Softy & Dick Interviews

Phil Steele joins Dave Softy Mahler for his annual preseason college football interview to break down how many teams could win the National Championship this year, who he has in the title game and contending for the Heisman Trophy, the Big Ten battle against the SEC, the Huskies and Demond Williams in 2026, plus WSU and Alabama chances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler from Big Ten Media Day to talk about the process in year three on Montlake, the NIL situation for UW, the work with Demond Williams and a new Offensive Coordinator, how Demond will grow this year, his starting running back right now, and he reflects on his performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Bryan Woo’s issues on the road and the mental aspect of the problem, how the team should handle the trade deadline next Monday and which players Seattle could and should go after, Ty France and Mason Miller from the Padres, third base targets, and Tarik Skuball’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about another WNBA controversy, this time with the Storm Co-Owner, his broadcasting schedule coming up in college football including a Trojans-Huskies game, USC’s rank in the Big Ten preseason poll, the national attention on Los Angeles instead of Seattle, plus white running backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners win on Tuesday night including the home run reliance in Los Angeles, the late game craziness and their defensive issues nearly leading to disaster, if Emerson Hancock is going to be traded at the deadline, what his value is on the market, and how Seattle should handle any deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks chances of regression in 2026 with a division powerhouse like the Rams to face, why he is still so bullish on Seattle’s chances this year, the Mariners fighting to beat the Dodgers last night, what the M’s should do at the trade deadline next week, and Lebron to the 76ers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Milen after Seattle’s Training Camp practice today to discuss coming off a championship, the outside noise throughout last year, what Rashid Shaheed can add with a full off-season with the Hawks, differences with new Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury, and his input.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s five-match losing streak and what’s going on with players right now, the injury situation getting better and other positives to take right now, if they need to bring in new attacking talent, and facing the Timbers in Portland this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about all the preseason college football polls and his pick of Oregon to win the conference in 2026, if Ohio State does not care about winning the conference, and patches going on player jerseys as a way to help pay them by schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Kyle Shanahan’s car accident and how it was reported, Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the 49ers, Aaron Donald possibly returning to the Rams this offseason, Tony Romo getting arrested and where CBS goes from here, Jalen Carter’s massive new deal, and Baker Mayfield’s next team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies football play-by-play voice Elise Woodward joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about her new dream job and history with the Huskies as a child, the historic nature of being a female voice of a top college football program, and her personality and style as a play-by-play voice including wanting listeners to have fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks Julian Love joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to discuss his post-playing career and planning ahead already, having the clinching play in the Super Bowl championship win last February, not shutting out the Patriots, running it forward this season in a new year, identifying ways to improve, and the “dork” Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former M’s pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners series loss to the Rangers and their continued issues this year, Bryan Woo’s struggles on the road and how he can fix his problems on the mound, and how Seattle should handle the trade deadline in one week including not trading starters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports Boston joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen after the day of Seahawks Training Camp to discuss how the Patriots are handling the loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl, the roster for New England and feelings about their 2025 season, Sam Darnold’s contract situation, and Drake Maye’s growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhea Hughes, radio host on 94 WIP in Philadelphia, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Philly reaction to LeBron James joining the 76ers, the team built around LeBron, the go-to players on the team, and the Sixers’ expectations for 2026-27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Tomozawa, the CEO of the Seattle World Cup committee that helped bring the event to town, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the World Cup this year and events around the city, bringing in another World Cup, and natural grass fields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randall Williams, Senior Reporter from Bloomberg, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his latest report about the Khosla family adding multiple private equity groups as owners of the Seahawks, the inclusion of these groups across sports, their influence level in the team, NBA expansion status, Portland’s situation, and what’s next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Cal Raleigh’s bat falling off a cliff in 2026 and the chances he helps this year, plus WNBA comments over the last week that have created controversies, the coverage the sport gets from the average fan, and the hate LeBron James is taking for his indecisiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s firing their second assistant to the hitting coach and the real impact of coaches, how Cal Raleigh’s bat can be fixed, the bullpen and pitching decisions by Dan Wilson and if they are coming from higher ups, plus possible trades, including Casey Schmitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Canzano of the Bald Faced Truth in Oregon joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers broadcast changes to come including Kevin Calabro not returning to his job there and others being let go, the team’s possible move and next destination, the big issues with new owner Tom Dundon, and Jody Allen’s culpability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners issues right now, most of which are with their poor offense, the baffling Dan Wilson decisions and where the bullpen choices are coming from, Cal Raleigh’s poor bat and how to turn him around, plus the trade deadline approaching and who to trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the World Cup ending, his happiness about hearing from soccer fans less, the passion from soccer fans throughout the tournament annoying him to no end, an issue at his house, Angel Reese being in the middle of a new WNBA controversy and college football media days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the new Seahawks ownership family of the Khoslas, Devon Witherspoon’s possible new contract with Seattle, Kansas City building a new stadium built for sound, what the Hawks would need to do to get the Super Bowl, plus the Aaron Donald cap situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball Super Agent Scott Boras joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his client Ace Reese, the Mariners first round pick, getting signed today to his contract, a salary cap not working in baseball and the players-league negotiations regarding that and other factors that could lead to a work stoppage, plus Randy Arozarena’s contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about if a split is possibly coming between the SEC and the NCAA, the legal movement and actions on the table, what will happen at Big Ten Media Days ahead, Michigan’s Athletic Director stepping down, who they will call next and Pat Chun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s rotation changes throughout the year, the team’s struggles at the All Star Break and their working through it, Dan Wilson’s job done as the Manager and his response to fans who want him fired, plus Cal Raleigh’s leadership and his contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Softy and Hugh Millen to discuss interleague play starting today between the M’s and Reds, Cal Raleigh’s struggles since returning from the IL and how he can get fixed, Dan Wilson’s job security and comments from Logan Gilbert on Dan, and what would need to happen for Dan Wilson to be fired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Adam Smith from the 9th District of Washington state joins Dick Fain to talk about the Protect College Sports Act and how it aims to change the landscape of the NCAA and NIL, the World Cup and Seattle’s success as a site, the hopeful return of the NBA with the Sonics soon, and the Seahawks new ownership in the Khosla family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners star Bret Boone joins Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens to talk about the All Star Break right now and how he treated the break as a player, the feelings around the Mariners right now, how Cal Raleigh could be fixed, and Dan Wilson’s job security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning writer Jerry Brewer joins Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens to talk about the World Cup on United States soil over the last month, the Final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday, the new ownership family of the Seahawks and the stadium situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flau’jae Johnson, who was drafted eighth overall in the most recent WNBA draft, and then instantly traded to the Seattle Storm, joins Dick Fain to talk about her rookie year so far with Seattle, the pro-level adjustment, the WNBA’s growth, and their young team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of a Seattle Paddling club qualifying for the World Championships, Co-Captain of Survivor SAKE Luciana Bosio as well as Assistant Coach J.T. Thompson joins Dick Fain and talks about how you can support the team and even join the group yourself!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the World Cup action including Spain’s win over France yesterday, the epic comeback by Argentina against England today, plus his soccer team resuming the MLS season against the Portland Timbers tomorrow at home, and all his team’s big injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain to talk about the latest on NBA expansion with new comments yesterday from Adam Silver, the Seahawks sale to Vinod Khosla and his family, the Jody Allen leadership tenure, if Dan Wilson’s job is in jeopardy with the Mariners continued struggles, Dom Canzone’s new everyday spot, and Luke Raley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio from PFT and NBC joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the wild World Cup game today between England and Argentina, plus the prevent-defense comparison with today’s game, plus the Seahawks’ new ownership family, unknowns and nerves involved with a change, plus Aaron Donald’s potential return for the Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith to talk about the sale of the Seahawks to the family of Vinod Khosla, Neeru Khosla, and Neal Khosla including the feelings of nervousness that come with this major leadership change, a math equation that computes his level of nervousness, and what the future of the organization may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seattle Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith to talk about the M’s now at the All Star Break including Dan Wilson’s job as the manager, Randy Arozarena playing hurt but also playing poor defensively, Brendan Donovan’s potential return, and Emerson Hancock fielding a ball bare-handed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis Williams joins the show to talk about the NBA summer league, the update on a Sonics return, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KJR baseball expert Chuck Powell joins the show to talk about the Mariners first half struggles, is this more frustrating that previous iterations of the Mariners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone joins the show to talk Mariners after getting swept in Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the United States loss to Belgium in the World Cup on Monday, the overall tournament takeaways for the USA, Cristian Roldan picking up an injury while on duty with the team, the World Cup action in the entire tournament, and Portland coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the impact of the World Cup on UW, the Huskies Women’s programs winning a Big Ten title, the state of the Men’s basketball program, the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation, the College Football Playoff, and the departure of announcer Tony Castricone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.