Podcast appearances and mentions of dick fain

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain take a deep dive into whether it was a good idea for Mike Macdonald to bench Jadarian Price for so much of the game against the Commanders. Then, Rick Neuheisel joins the show to talk about what is going wrong for UW right now, whether Brian Bonner can be the guy at running back, whether USC will be distracted on Saturday against the Dawgs and gives his thoughts on the hit on Dante Moore. Then, Fun With Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak with Mike Holmgren as he gives his thoughts on the Seahawks loss to the commanders, talks about whether he would have benched Jadarian Price, whether he would have tried to keep Kenneth Walker over Rasheed Shaheed, gives his thoughts on Sam Darnold's first full start of the season and what's going on with Justin Herbert. Then, more discussion on the Seahawks running backs room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Petros Papadakis and get the latest report from the USC football camp, break down Pete Arbogast's take on the targeting against Oregon, talk about how swol Mark Bowman is and take a look at who is in more trouble: UW's offense or USC's defense. Then, a quick look at the MLB playoffs currently underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to the Seahawks matchup with the Chargers and what a loss means for both of those teams. Then, Mike Florio joins the show to talk about the winless Chargers, whether JJ McCarthy will start for the Giants, whether Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat in Philadelphia and how long the Titans can roll with Cam Ward at quarterback. Then, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert calls in to talk about the offseason, whether the team is going to be more physical and what it will take to make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Petros Papadakis and get the latest report from the USC football camp, break down Pete Arbogast's take on the targeting against Oregon, talk about how swol Mark Bowman is and take a look at who is in more trouble: UW's offense or USC's defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Larry Stone and get his thoughts on the big weekend for the Mariners, the most likely candidates to fill the empty manager's job and why Dan Wilson wasn't let go earlier in the season. Then, You Make the Call and a little Seattle Supersonics optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 3rd hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about the Huskies been in DEEP trouble, how the Dawgs need to commit to the run more, looking at offensive line woes, the animosity between Dan Lanning and USC and taking a closer look at the Protect College Sports Act. Then, a quick look at how tough the Chargers schedule is and then Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer calls in to give his thoughts on whether the team has turned things around and Dan Wilson leaving the Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about the Huskies been in DEEP trouble, how the Dawgs need to commit to the run more, looking at offensive line woes, the animosity between Dan Lanning and USC and taking a closer look at the Protect College Sports Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Sounders FC coach about how it feels to have a 2-game win streak, how Jordan Morris has been performing recently and his thoughts on Dan Wilson leaving as Mariners General Manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Larry Stone and get his thoughts on the big weekend for the Mariners, the most likely candidates to fill the empty manager's job and why Dan Wilson wasn't let go earlier in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look back at how disappointing this Mariners season was and question whether it was the most disappointing season in Seattle sports history. Then, Dick tries for his first win of the year in Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks loss yesterday to the Commanders and UW’s issues on offense, then listen and react to Jerry Dipoto’s press conference today talking about Dan Wilson’s firing, plus get a Fact or Fiction pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen, who breaks down both the Seahawks loss to the Commanders and the Huskies loss to Minnesota, plus the BRC Golden Moment features Rick Rizzs’ goodbye on the Mariners’ broadcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Sam Darnold being healthy and available for the Seahawks on Sunday in Washington, what to expect from him at quarterback, plus talk some UW football including the belief in Jedd Fisch right now, get to Softy’s Fact or Fiction pick, then get gambling advice from Lee Sterling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss feelings about the state of the Huskies offense currently, the belief in the team and Head Coach Jedd Fisch, then Rick Rizzs joins the show ahead of his final Mariners series to reflect on his career, talk about his goodbye ahead, the final week, and what his future holds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Michael Penix’s game last night, Bijan Robinson, Sam Darnold’s return, and some Washington football, then they get to some Fun with Audio before the final visit of the year with Bill Krueger, covering the end of the Mariners year, changes, Dan Wilson, and Jerry Dipoto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain before calling the final series of his legendary career, to talk about these final games, his last goodbye on Sunday, his career, memories, lessons learned, and what his future holds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s season coming to an end, all the changes to the rotation this year, if more changes are coming this offseason, Dan Wilson’s future, and Jerry Dipoto’s job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Michael Penix beating the Packers last night, Bijan Robinson’s skills at running back, Sam Darnold making his return for the Seahawks, Seattle’s running backs, plus UW football and Minnesota next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his best advice for the football weekend ahead including the Huskies’ game against Minnesota tomorrow and the Seahawks facing the Commanders Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about Sam Darnold’s status for the Seahawks on Sunday against Washington and if they should push to start him, the Mariners being eliminated from playoff contention, plus chat with Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports about all things college football before listening and reacting to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about his experience in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football, 0-2 teams, the Browns, and possible expansion to Europe, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as the guys continue the discussion of possible NFL expansion to Europe and then take a look at what the future holds for the Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the Mike Macdonald interview with Graham Bensinger, his Colin Kaepernick article, and the LA Rams finally looking like the LA Rams, then they discuss the Huskies upcoming games and their offense before getting Jackson’s Fact or Fiction pick and having Fun w/ Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks’ quarterback situation with Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, plus the team’s win over the Cardinals last week, then Bret Boone joins them to react to the Mariners now being eliminated from playoff contention and the managerial situation for the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about his Sweet James jingle, USC and Oregon facing off this week, the Huskies offense, Lane Kiffin, and Deion Sanders, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as the guys listen and react to Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald talking about his Graham Bensinger interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the interview between Mike Macdonald and Graham Bensinger and how both parties were at fault for the clip that leaked online, his article suggest Colin Kaepernick to the Giants and its real intended purpose, plus the Rams getting their first win of 2026 on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former UW Coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Texas-Tennessee communications with the president in the stadium, Deion Sanders’ job security at Colorado, the wild ending to N.C. State versus Vanderbilt, the Huskies facing USC next week, Ole Miss’ huge win, and his weekly pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seahawks Head Coach Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Seattle’s current quarterback situation with an almost healthy Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, who is playing extremely well, the win over the Cardinals last weekend, if the team could or should trade Drew, Lock’s future in the NFL, and questionable fines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the 2026 M’s now being eliminated from playoff contention today with a win by Texas, how the players now treat these final few games, if this is the end for Dan Wilson as the manager, what the team needs in a new manager and a classic story about Lou Piniella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Oregon’s blowout, UW, Minnesota, the Big Ten and playoff, then Brian Schmetzer talks about the Sounders’ 3-3 draw, Caden Clark, missing a key player, and an injury update, then Larry Stone joins the show to discuss the Seahawks, Mariners accountability, and bad culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners season finally coming to an end this week, the morning show throwing out the idea of trading Drew Lock if another team is desperate, plus the Huskies win over Eastern Washington last week, then we get to Dick’s Fact or Fiction pick and react to five Fun with Audio clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Macdonald’s interview and comment about Sean Payton, the Seahawks season so far, the Mariners season ending and their media accountability, the team’s bad culture, what the team needs in a new manager, their pitching, and the wide open American League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s wild 3-3 draw in Colorado last weekend, Caden Clark’s game-tying goal, the weather delay at the start, missing Dejan Joveljic to International Duty this week, a few injury updates, plus Real Salt Lake coming up tomorrow at home.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 Oregon running up the score last week, the non-conference schedules, what to make of the Huskies so far, this week’s game against Minnesota, the Big Ten, possible new playoff model, big games this week, USC, Michigan, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks win over Arizona including Drew Lock stepping up at quarterback, Jadarian Price’s durability, Rashid Shaheed concerns, and the defensive domination through two weeks, then the guys get to the BRC Golden Moment plus hear from Mike Macdonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks blowout win over the Cardinals yesterday including the fourth quarter drive, Drew Lock’s success, and the offensive line dominance, they get to a Fact or Fiction pick before getting some Fun with Audio, including Tom Brady, Todd Monken, College Gameday and Lane Kiffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss their feelings with Drew Lock starting for the Seahawks at quarterback with Sam Darnold hurt, then Rick Neuheisel joins the show to discuss Lane Kiffin at LSU, Oregon’s loss, the Huskies’ situation with NIL currently, and UW’s offensive issues, then they listen and react to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks going from Sam Darnold to their backup Drew Lock, Jadarian Price’s usage in his second career game, and more, then Bret Boone joins to talk about the Mariners’ nearly-gone hopes, player mindsets, Dan Wilson, respect, and the 2004 M’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the end of a Mariners contest, chat with Mike Florio about Sam Darnold’s injury, Deshaun Watson, the Cardinals, L.A. Chargers, and Chiefs, then they listen and react to Mike Macdonald talking about Sam Darnold’s injury before Jackson shares a Fact or Fiction pick, then have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about the Hawks-Patriots season opener last week, the Cardinals, Chargers, Rams, Bears, and Chiefs, then Dick Fain rejoins as the guys listen and react to Mike Macdonald’s presser today about Sam Darnold, then Chris Daniels from Komo joins to update the process of NBA expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daniels of Komo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about yesterday’s update on NBA expansion and a new timeline and possible deadline to learn news with expansion teams coming to Seattle and Las Vegas, the valuation elements with both the cities, how Vegas affects Seattle’s situation plus the finances with the rest of the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how he handled the change from a starting quarterback to a backup, as it relates to the Seahawks starting Drew Lock with Sam Darnold hurt, what he has seen from Lock, how much they would use Jadarian Price in his 2nd career game, and NFL offenses going more under center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel from CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Lane Kiffin’s possible injury lie for LSU, Ole Miss facing them this week, Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State last week, the NIL situation for the University of Washington, why it has been a struggle, the issues with the Huskies’ offense right now, and a weekly pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Mariners’ hopes all but dead right now, the mindsets of players given the situation, Dan Wilson’s treatment of his players and how much blame he should receive, respect being an important factor with managers, what happened with the 2004 M’s, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate whether the Mariners are now officially and finally dead, include a debate about Dan Wilson’s job security and when or if he will get fired, then they discuss the Cardinals win over the Chargers and if it makes the Arizona game coming up harder, then we get to Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s bad offense right now, Oregon’s loss, Texas’ win, media behavior, and more, then Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about the team’s recent draw, a new injury, and Colorado up next, then Larry Stone joins to discuss the Mariners disappointment and managers.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 UW’s offensive woes right now and their playoff hopes with the poor offense, the lack of an Offensive Coordinator, plus Oregon’s embarrassing loss and Dan Lanning’s behavior, Texas’ media behavior, the Apple Cup future, and his pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their draw against the Galaxy last weekend, a possible controversy with penalty kicks, a new major hamstring injury with Paul Rothrock now missing 8-10 weeks, the state of the attack currently, and a road match coming up against Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Stone, legendary writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners horrible year, continued struggles, and the historic disappointment of the ‘26 season overall, the timeline for discussing the next manager after Dan Wilson, and the managers are that Seattle could hire including a successful manager down in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Seattle’s quarterback situation with an injured Sam Darnold and Drew Lock stepping in, Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, who the Falcons are going to play at quarterback, the Cardinals coming off a win over the Chargers, bad week 1’s in the NFL, and if the Chiefs are back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.