Softy & Dick Interviews

Christian Caple of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how and why the Washington Huskies football team is now 0-2, the offensive issues with the team so far, John Donovan's job security, the defensive effort at Michigan and the atmosphere on the road.

Broadcaster Kevin Harlan joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Monday night game in Las Vegas this week, the Saints blowing out the Packers, Dak Prescott returning from his injury, the NFC West going 4-0, plus Russell Wilson and the Seahawks opening the season with a win.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the interesting results around the NFL in the first week of the season, Cam Newton's situation as a free agent and where he may end up, and this Sunday's Seahawks game against Tennessee.

Everett Fitzhugh, Seattle Kraken Broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about getting married recently, the new jerseys going on sale today, having Kraken hockey actually starting next week, the new Northgate Ice-Plex, and the NHL exhibition games ahead.

Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Cam Cleeland, Greg Lewis and Coach Dick Baird to discuss the loss at Michigan this last weekend, the job John Donovan is doing at Offensive Coordinator and if a change is needed, how to fix the Dawgs' offense right now, and the defensive line getting run over by Michigan running backs last Saturday.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the Huskies loss at Michigan, the Pac-12's week overall, the new coaching vacancy at USC including who makes the most sense in LA, and Jon's pick of the week.

Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss what the Mariners will do with Tyler Anderson this off-season, Kyle Seager's option for 2022 with an increased price, Luis Torrens' spot on the team next year, Logan Gilbert's progression in the last month, the future of various bullpen arms, and Scott Servais' success.

Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Saturday's UW Huskies loss at Michigan, everything that went wrong in that game, the job John Donovan is doing as Offensive Coordinator, Jimmy Lake's job as Head Coach, and Clay Helton being fired by USC.

The Seahawks Opponent Audio Recap returns for 2021 as Softy and Dick listen to how Seattle's win on Sunday sounded on 1070am in Indianapolis with Matt Taylor of the Colts Radio Network.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about everything Seattle Seahawks and Washington Huskies looking ahead to their games this weekend against Michigan and Indianapolis this weekend.

UW play-by-play voice Tony Castricone joins Softy and Dick to preview the Huskies game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, discuss if the team can rebound after the stunning loss to Montana last week.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his best bets of the football weekend ahead.

Rick Neuheisel, former UW Huskies Coach and current CBS Sports Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Washington's loss to Montana, what he saw from Dylan Morris and John Donovan's offense, Oregon barely beating Fresno State before the game against Ohio State this week, and his Taco Time pick of the week.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the NFL season starting this week, Matthew Stafford taking the reins with Los Angeles, the Seahawks situation entering the season with Duane Brown figured out and Shane Waldron taking over the offense, the lack of contracts restructured in Seattle, and Tampa Bay's chances to repeat.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss the Washington Huskies losing to Montana over the weekend, facing Michigan this Saturday, and the overall week in the Pac-12.

Austin Meeks, Michigan Reporter for The Athletic, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look ahead to Saturday's game between the Huskies and Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh's status at Michigan, the quarterback situation for the Wolverines entering the year, and their strengths.

Marshall Faulk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Rams new offense under Matthew Stafford, the NFC West landscape and if the Rams control the division, the Seattle Seahawks new offense with Shane Waldron, and the first game this week against Indianapolis.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Cam Cleeland, Coach Dick Baird and Greg Lewis as the Husky Honks explain what happened in UW's loss to Montana on Saturday, how and what the team needs to improve upon with facing Michigan this weekend, the offensive play-calling under John Donovan, and the big game at the Big House this Saturday.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the UW Huskies' loss to Montana last weekend, the play-calling in the game, Oregon narrowly beating Fresno State, UCLA's upset win over LSU, and his Wilner's Winner pick of the week.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about waiting to play again after losing to Portland, adding Freddy Juarez as an Assistant Coach, the availability of Raul Ruidiaz on Saturday, Stefan Frei, and World Cup qualifying games.

Dave Richard of Fantasy Football Today joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he has seen in NFL preseason action, rookie quarterbacks making an impact, sleepers to key on in your fantasy draft, and how high people should take Travis Kelce in the first round.

Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Huskies dud against Montana on Saturday, Washington State losing to Utah State and the outlook for the conference after a somewhat rough opening weekend.

Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Mariners sweek of the Diamondbacks and their viability as a playoff contender down the stretch.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Ahkello Witherspoon being traded to the Steelers, the Seahawks situation at cornerback now, what Sidney Jones can give to the team, Jamal Adams' role in the defense, the wide receiver depth, Gerald Everett's addition, and Chris Carson usage in 2021.

Huskies play-by-play voice Tony Castricone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to preview the Dawgs' season opening tomorrow against Montana and getting back to Husky Stadium for fans finally.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his best bets for the college football weekend.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about KJ Wright departing the Seahawks for Las Vegas, the new Seattle Seahawks offense under Shane Waldron and how it may look like the Rams offense, the situation with player vaccinations affecting roster cuts including Cam Newton, the Hawks' cornerback situation to start the year, and Duane Brown.

Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk everything college football including his former coach Terry Donahue passing away, the Alliance with the Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC, projecting the Pac-12 in 2021, UCLA's lack of fans in their season opener last week, his taco Time pick of the week, and Georgia big clash with Clemson this week.

Max Browne of the Pac-12 Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about calling this weekend's Washington Huskies game against Montana, Dylan Morris at quarterback, Jimmy Lake's defense under his leadership now as Head Coach, and expectations for the season.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the situation in Jacksonville with Urban Meyer saying roster cuts are related to vaccination statuses, if it's right or wrong that roster spots can be determined that way, Mac Jones taking over as the starter in New England, and Cam Newton's situation as a free agent.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Michael Jackson, calling a college football game this weekend, UCLA's stadium not being full last weekend, and a hilarious story involving Ed Orgeron and alligators.

Danny Kanell of Bet Online, SiriusXM and CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about college football starting back up in full this week, what Bobby Bowden meant to his life and career, the national perception of the Pac-12, the new Alliance between Power-Five conferences, and games coming up this weekend.

Dick Fain makes selections this week for the PGA's Tour Championship coming up this week.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Pac-12 football starting, the Washington Huskies getting started this week against Montana, Oregon's upcoming game against Fresno State, the UCLA home game this last week, and more Pac-12 football.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the 2-0 loss to Portland over the weekend, what's coming up next for the team, Nouhou's return, Stefan Frei also coming back from injury, and integrating Leo Chu into the team.

Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seattle Seahawks trading for cornerback Sidney Jones from the Jaguars and roster cut-down questions facing the team this week.

Anthony Beyrouti of Venue Kings joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how business is going for Venue Kings and current ticket prices for Seahawks, Huskies and Mariners games plus the details regarding an upcoming Seahawks ticket giveaway on KJR.

Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the lost weekend series against the Kansas City Royals, Kyle Seager's season and contract option for 2022, Yusei Kikuchi's rough stretch, Jarred Kelenic's slump, and what's next for the team.

Luke Willson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss his decision to retire from football last week, what his post-playing career will look like, and everything going on with the current Seattle Seahawks team.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about being a new part of the Seahawks Ring of Honor, the lack of action in the preseason so far, Russell Wilson's progression, how he's being coached, Jamal Adams' new contract and KJ Wright being unsigned.

Seattle Kraken Broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Northgate practice facility, events up there at the new facility, bringing on a goalie from the Seattle Thunderbirds, Matthew Beniers heading back to Michigan, and the big roster battles.

University of Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Husky Stadium to talk about the football season around the corner, if vaccination requirements will be a reality this year and other stadium policies, the Alliance between the Pac-12, ACC, and SEC and what if any effect it will have on expanding the College Football Playoff in the future.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about some Pac-12 football including the Washington Huskies quarterback situation, teams that could compete for the Pac-12 title this season, how the rest of the country views the conference, and the new SEC-ACC-Pac-12 Alliance.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Mike Holmgren's candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the quality of preseason football, what the 49ers will do at quarterback, if Jameis Winston is going to be the starting quarterback in New Orleans, Cam Newton's situation in New England, and if stadiums will require vaccinations.

Mike Gastineau, The Gasman, former KJR Host and author of the new book Fear No Man: Don James, the '91 Huskies, and the Seven-Year Quest for a National Football Championship, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the process of writing the book about the 1991 Championship team, elements and stories from the book, and working with Nick Saban as well.

James Clifford, Director of Strength and Conditioning with the Seattle Mariners and former member of the Washington Huskies football team, joins Dave Softy Mahler and the man that recruited him to UW, Dick Baird, plus Dick fain to talk about his life and career in the Northwest.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the win today in Oakland and recent good run of play since Sunday, the clubhouse emotions right now, his progression and work at the plate, how the call-up then being sent back down affected his game, and working with Edgar Martinez and Ken Griffey Jr. on his hitting.

Mike Sando of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Dick Vermeil being up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame over Mike Holmgren, what is going on in the process that is keeping Holmgren from getting in, the age of other candidates getting in, the specific criteria for coaches to get into the Hall of Fame, and the timing for Holmgren.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the newly announced Alliance between the Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12, what the new alliance means for the college football playoff and potential expansion in the future.

Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the wild comeback win in Columbus last weekend, celebrating his birthday with a win last week, the All Star Game coming up tomorrow with Cristian Roldan as Captain, having brothers on that team, and the double-header this Sunday with OL Reign and both facing Portland opponents.