POPULARITY
Categories
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about the Huskies basketball season ending and UW finances, plus Big 12 basketball and his tournament picks for March Madness, then the guys question where on television they will be able to watch the Mariners season opener next week before updating a Devon Achane poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss UW turning down the lower-level postseason basketball tournaments, how often the Dawgs should make the dance, Arizona and Houston’s dominance in the Big 12, the useless political meeting about college sports at the White House, plus his top NCAA Tournament picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner from San Jose Mercury News, head to Philadelphia to talk about Riq Woolen joining the Eagles with Rhea Hughes, share a BRC Golden Moment, and visit with Huskies HC Danny Sprinkle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Huskies good chances for the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, West schools struggling in Olympics sports with so much travel, David Riley at WSU and if they should have a program, and the Score Act having no chance to pass in the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about a secret meeting, the firing of Wayne Tinkle at Oregon State, and the Gonzaga-Saint Mary's basketball rivalry. Subscribe to this podcast. Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
San Jose Mercury News college sports columnist Jon Wilner
San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner Sports Roulette Final thoughts
Hour 1 BYU & Utah State Basketball both took some pretty tough losses last night Utah Jazz Play by Play David Locke joined Scotty to talk basketball. What is Keyonte George's ceiling after seeing him take this step forward? The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be rebuilding after trading All-Pro Corner Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. Hour 2 University of Utah head basketball coach Alex Jensen Good, Bad & Ugly: AJ Dybantsa entertaining return to BYU Hour 3 San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner Sports Roulette Final thoughts
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the Seahawks possible future without Kenneth Walker, react to Fun with Audio clips, talk to Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer about last week’s loss, then Jon Wilner joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the disappointment for UW basketball in the Danny Sprinkle era so far, if the excuses of injuries and travel are valid for UW, WSU’s difficult situation, and if the NCAA Tournament is going to expand soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with San Diego State Athletic Director John David Wicker. They discuss the Pac-12, media rights, football, basketball and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen talk to Jon Wilner about college basketball and the travel for West Coast teams, Demond Williams, and more, then discuss Jaxon Smith-Njigba, before Everett Fitzhugh reacts to USA hockey winning the gold medals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the college basketball schedule, the amount of travel for the Huskies hoops team, the Demond Williams situation, UCLA playing in the Rose Bowl, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about a potential new playoff and Jonah Coleman, then catch up with Bucky Jacobsen from Mariners Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona, then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins.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 Jonah Coleman at the NFL level plus the potential new CFP system including how a format would affect the regular season, Washington, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the Pac-12's football schedule, the Mountain West's media deal, North Dakota State's move, and a question about Dana Altman. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
John Wilner, college football insider and publisher of the Wilner Hotline, joins Paul Catalina, Craig Smoak, and David Smoak to break down the Pac-12's newly released football schedule and its unique flex week format designed to maximize College Football Playoff positioning. Wilner explains how the conference's round robin structure with just eight football-playing schools allows for strategic late-season matchups that could strengthen CFP résumés and avoid duplicate championship game pairings. #collegefootball #pac12 #pac12afterdark #scheduling #mwc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Super Bowl in his backyard in the Bay Area last week and an improved CFP plan, then listen back to show clips from after Seahawks losses last year and discuss respect for Seattle.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 the Super Bowl being in his backyard in the Bay Area last week, a plan to improve the College Football Playoff, and NBA All Star Game this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Super Bowl in his town and UW basketball, then hear from two former Patriots quarterbacks Scott Zolak and Hugh Millen who reminisce, then we get to the BRC Golden Moments.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 give his pick for the Super Bowl, UW basketball’s current situation and the state of the program looking ahead to 2026-27, viewership, and the Bay Area setup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner have a conversation with Navigate founder AJ Maestas. They talk about college athletics... and what's coming next. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about College Football, fake news, schedule releases for 2026, and the Pac-12 meetings. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
Jon Wilner, Wilner Hotline, Bay Area News Group On The New Pac-12See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner, Wilner Hotline, Bay Area News Group On The New Pac-12
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain listen to Seahawks fans apologizing to Sam Darnold for their 2025 takes, the guys list off who they actually fear on the New England roster, Marc James hops on the show then Jon Wilner talks Big Ten schedules.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 the Super Bowl taking place in his town next week, the Big Ten schedules coming out today, scheduling various byes, and the playoff format at 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about Indiana’s National Championship win last night in Miami, continue to look ahead to the Seahawks facing L.A., then talk to the biggest Indiana fan we know, The Gasman, Mike Gastineau.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 Indiana’s National Championship win last night, Head Coach Curt Cignetti’s job, the historic nature of this Hoosiers team and the Big 10’s dominance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the College Football Playoff, Oregon's demoralizing defeat to Indiana, and take listener questions. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the crazy Demond Williams situation and NCAA title game, then talk some Seahawks plus listen to a Packers radio recap of their playoff loss before Kraken coach Lane Lambert joins.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 the entire Demond Williams saga last week, what happened and the fallout of it, Oregon losing again and their QB situation, plus the CFP title game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the CFP final four, bowl rotations, and TV ratings, then look at the NFC playoff foes Seattle could face before Grant Cohn from San Francisco joins them to revisit the win over the 49ers.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 the College Football Playoff final four, the rotation of bowls in the playoff, the playoff chances between UW and WSU, the bowl TV ratings, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the College Football Playoff, the semifinals, and what they learned in the last couple of weeks. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about the lawlessness of college football, Michigan’s new hire, USC-Notre Dame, and CFP changes, then talk about the current College Football Playoff format issues before having Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the insanity with lawless college football right now, Michigan’s newly filled job, the rivalry series between USC and Notre Dame ending, and playoff changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Jon Wilner about Notre Dame, Michigan, and the CFP, get the scoop on the end of the Chiefs’ run and time in Kansas City with Soren Petro, then Petros Papadakis joins to discuss USC and the DK Metcalf incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the end of the Notre Dame vs. USC series, Michigan’s open job and the candidacies of Jedd Fisch and Kalen Deboer, plus the College Football Playoff so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UW Soccer head coach Jamie Clark joins the show to talk about his big National Championship win last night. Jon Wilner joins the show to talk about the CFB coaching carosel, what happens with Michigan and who are the candidates, gives his CFP predictions, and more. Jamie Munson from Simply Seattle joins the show to give away some gift cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with retired Fox Sports Networks President Bob Thompson about the Pac-12's media deal, the College Football Playoff, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the fourth hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about a possible fit for the next WSU coach, NIL at UW, the CFP bracket, and Notre Dame getting left out, then we listen and react to Dick’s chat with Dawgs Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about a possible next coach for WSU, the NIL situation at UW, the College Football Playoff bracket, Notre Dame getting left out, and the L.A. Bowl vs. Boise State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about the controversy surrounding the final College Football Playoff bracket. Notre Dame out? Alabama in? Plus, they discuss the departure of Jimmy Rogers from Washington State... and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Oregon, bowl games, and coaching moves, talk about UW basketball, catch up with Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV at his toy drive, then talk to Huskies voice Tony Castricone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk about Lane Kiffin, the Pac-12, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Oregon and the game against UW this week, plus more college football, then discuss the state of the Vikings quarterback before Minnesota’s play-by-play voice Paul Allen joins Softy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Canzano and Jon Wilner discuss the Pac-12's media deal, the firing of Washington State AD Anne McCoy, and discuss Texas State, San Diego State, and more. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline
John Canzano and Jon Wilner talk with Rick Neuheisel about the Rose Bowl, coaching vacancies, and the CFP. Subscribe to this podcast and share it. • Read John Canzano's work at www.JohnCanzano.com. • Read Jon Wilner's work at www.WilnerHotline.com via the Bay Area News Group. Follow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT www.Twitter.com/WilnerHotline