Podcast appearances and mentions of dick fain

How great is Cal Raleigh?  The Molly Whop boys join the show to talk about Cal, the pitching staff, places for upgrades as we get closer to the trade deadline, and much more.  With the Seahawks starting OTA's this week, what are the biggest things we are looking for?  Checking the Textline, Dick Fain joins for cross talk.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen are joined by Chuck Powell to talk about the Mariners continued series against Astros plus debate if the NBA draft lottery is legit or fixed, then the guys react to Ryan Clark's “apology” to Robert Griffin III and his wife.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the line that Las Vegas sports books set for the Seahawks win total in 2025 at 7.5, then talk about the Seahawks defensive personnel and how they could line up this season before having some Fun with Audio.

In the third hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts debate this week's Friday Bracket centered around the biggest cheating scandals in sports in this century (the last 25 years) before Fain talks to Storm forward Gabby Williams and Coach Noelle Quinn.

In the first hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts react to last night's wild NBA game, the NBA playoffs going on right now plus the product in general and feelings of it by sports fans in Seattle who currently hate the NBA, then get to some Fun with Audio.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the growth of Jalen Milroe and his potential to be Seattle's eventual starter, what we could expect out of Sam Darnold in his first year with the Seahawks in 2025, plus if the legacy quarterback is on the team.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with baseball expert Bill Krueger about the upcoming Mariners-Astros series, George Kirby's return, and Bryan Woo's dominance, then the guys discuss HBO's Hard Knocks going to Buffalo later this year.

George Kirby made his first start of the season, he didn't look like himself, but are there long term concerns or is it just a bit of rust?   Danny O'Neil joins the show to talk about the Jail-Blazers, Thunder-Timberwolves, and more.   Daily Power Play.   Seattle Kraken GM Jason Botterill joins the show to talk about the coaching search, the upcoming off-season, and more.   Checking the Textline.   Dick Fain joins for cross talk.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the Mariners' win today in Chicago, their hitting, Ben Williamson and Cal Raleigh, then react to the Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III debate about the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese feud.

In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Petros Papadakis about the Dodgers and their fanbase, the Mariners success so far in 2025, the tush push, and flag football coming to the Olympics, then Hugh Millen rejoins to discuss the NFL voting to keep the tush push.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to today's Mariners win, chat with Mike Florio from PFT about the tush-push vote and validity of the play, then continue to talk about the NFL upholding the play for another year before getting some Fun with Audio.

Mike Florio from PFT joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the NFL's vote to keep the tush push for another year, including the validity of the play and whether or not it should be kept in the game, the rule changes over the years and their interpretations.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about the Dodgers and their fanbase after getting swept by the Angels, the Mariners' success, the tush-push staying in the NFL for another year and flag football in the L.A. Olympics.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners win today in Chicago and the hitting improvement this year, Ben Williamson's rise, Cal Raleigh in the MVP discussion, the WAR debate, and the smoothness of Bryan Woo.

Baseball expert and former Seattle pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the upcoming Mariners series in Houston, George Kirby returning to the mound tonight, Bryan Woo's dominance so far, and the options at their infield spots.

It's the "other guys" on the Mariners that is impressing us the most, is what they're doing sustainable?  Eno Sarris of the Athletic joins the show to talk about the Mariners surprisingly good start to the season, the return of George Kirby, the new strike zone in the MLB, and more.  Daily Power Play.  Corbin Smith from Emerald City Spectrum and Locked on Seahawks joins the show to talk the Seahawks RB options, NFL rule changes (or lack therof), and more.  Addressing the elephant in the room.  Dick Fain joins for cross talk.

Ian relives a great weekend celebrating his son's graduation. In the tumultuous world of college football, losing the USC v Notre Dame rivalry is a sad reflection of where we are right now. The tush push lives on! Plus, would you want your Seahawks to play in Olympic flag football?  Pat Forde, Sports Illustrated tells us why it's a sad day for college football, knowing the USC v Notre Dame rivalry is going away. He says the NIL is less of a problem in college football than the transfer portal.  Ian thinks the future head coach of the Kraken is not one anyone is thinking about right now.  John Lund, Unleashed! John joins us from outside the Brock Purdy press conference and shares some insight from what he learned. Is Purdy really worth the amount the Niners are paying him? Plus, some reaction to the 'tush push'.  Checking in on the Text Line!  Crosstalk with Dick Fain!

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the changes they would make with the NCAA and to the college football structure, then Dick and Jackson Felts are joined by Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer before O'Dea football coach Monte Kohler joins.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss NFL players taking part in Olympics flag football for the 2028 games, listen and react to John Schneider's comments about how and why DK Metcalf is no longer with the Seahawks plus his lack of statistics here.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline about college athletics lawsuits, the state of the Pac conference, and football kickoff times coming out soon, plus get some Fun with Audio.

O'Dea High School football Head Coach Monte Kohler joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about a recent event with other high school coaches, the development of football at his level and sport in general, the Washington wins record, and what he has learned.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's draw against the Timbers in Portland, the availability of some players including an update on Jackson Ragen's injury, plus Dallas coming up at home.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about lawsuits in college athletics right now, the Pac-12 conference trying to stay relevant, other conference rankings right now, and timing for football schedules.

Gregg Bell is in for Ian and we discuss how the Mariners keep on doing what we did not expect them to do, which is put up an immense offense. Joe Sheehan, The Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Gregg to break down the Mariners' hot offense and to what it can be attributed. We take a trip around the league - what are the 'trash cans' going to do, what's wrong with the Orioles and who's a threat in the AL West beyond Houston? In The Daily Power Play we are joined by Mike Benton to give us an update on the Kraken coaching search and the big time moves the Kraken would have to make to room to add a big piece. Gregg wishes more athletes had the attitude John Rahm had after losing this weekend. He puts things in perspective. The NFL ok's flag football as a sport in the 2028 Olympics, but only one player per NFL team is allowed to participate. Which Seahawk would you want to see in the games? We check the text line and talk to Dick Fain!

Walter Jones, Hall of Fame left tackle joins Dick Fain to talk about a special event benefitting youth athletics and what he sees from the Seahawks draft moves.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Brock Purdy's new deal in San Francisco, flag football in the Olympics, and a draft lottery for the NFL, then they talk about the Nuggets forcing a game seven against the Thunders.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts hold a new Bracket Friday centering around the best non-Seattle sports moments for Seattle sports fans, including heavy contributions from losses by the Thunder, Ducks, 49ers and Gonzaga.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain  react to the Denver Nuggets forcing a game seven in Oklahoma City last night, talk more NBA playoffs and expansion ahead with basketball broadcaster PJ Carlesimo before listening to some Fun with Audio clips.

In the fouth hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts play some You Make the Call, reacting to some texts from listeners, then chat with John Canzano of the Bald Faced Truth about the sale of the Portland Blazers and what it means for the Seahawks. 

John Canzano from the Bald Faced Truth in Portland joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Trail Blazers, what it means for NBA expansion and what it could mean for the Seahawks future sale, prospective owners, and the Ducks.

PJ Carlesimo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Denver Nuggets forcing a game seven against the Thunder, the biggest obstacle to Oklahoma City's championship hopes, and game six between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Brock Purdy's new deal with the 49ers and where it leaves San Francisco, flag football being a possibility for the Olympics plus the injury worries involved in it, and the sanctity of the NBA draft lottery.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts have some Fun with Audio, listening and reacting to clips from the week, then discuss a potential bracket idea for tomorrow before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Aaron Rodgers, the NFL schedule release and flexing, plus the Seahawks line for wins this season and season ticket holder usage, then the guys discuss big Seattle heartbreaks.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners recent stretch and poor offense, the pitching injuries and AL West, then head down to Denver to preview game six for the Nuggets facing OKC with Mark Bertagnolli.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about last night's blowout loss at LAFC, today's partnership news with KJR including continuing his interviews, plus facing the Timbers down in Portland this week.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M's recent stretch including the offensive numbers of late, the injuries to the pitching staff and young arms who have come up, plus the state of the AL West.

Ahead of the Denver Nuggets facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six tonight, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain head down to Denver to talk about the game with Nuggets Radio Host Mark Bertagnolli, plus an illness, Nikola Jokic, and the OKC hatred.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about moving from Wednesday to Thursday this week, Aaron Rodgers' future and if it's in Pittsburgh, the 2025 schedule released and flexing games to primetime, plus the Seahawks win line.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the 2025 Seahawks schedule coming out, revisit their 2024 predictions before going game by game through this year's schedule, then hear from Dan Wilson after today's M's loss.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss today to the Yankees and where the team sits after another series loss, then Petros Papadakis joins to discuss NFL schedule release day, Bill Belichick, plus Phil Knight and Portland.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the Seahawks 2025 schedule which the show got from sources, then Dick shares his picks for the PGA Championship, they react to all of the Mariners injuries, and have some Fun with Audio.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to news about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, then sit down with former Mariners pitcher turned Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson at Jimmy's On First before getting to Fun with Audio.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Larry Stone and talk about Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility, plus visit with Komo's Chris Daniels to discuss the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, and the guys listen and react to Dan Wilson's presser.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the NCAA House settlement and Bill Belichick's situation at UNC, then the guys listen and react to comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today about expansion ahead.

Former Mariners pitcher and current Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about fellow announcer Dave Sims, Manager Aaron Boone and New York's play of late, Julio Rodriguez's perception, and the T-Mobile Park factor.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, why this change came now, if he is going to vote for Rose, the M's going through a rough stretch, and Julio Rodriguez's struggles.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners getting swept by the Blue Jays last weekend, then talk to Yankees Manager Aaron Boone about growing up with Bret, leading New York, his squad and facing the M's, then have Fun with Audio.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Browns camp with Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe in Seattle, and Kenneth Walker III's future, then discuss the NBA Draft Lottery news and Oklahoma City's chances to win it.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with former UW basketball star Quincy Pondexter about returning to Washington, then the guys discuss the state of the Mariners right now after getting swept and the Seahawks line for wins at Vegas books.