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Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick with Guests at Seattle Sports Star of Year Awards, 2-27

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards and sit down with UW Athletic Director Pat Chun, Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer, legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz, Seattle golf legend Fred Couples, and Jedd Fisch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202544 min

Softy & Dick 2-27 Hour 1: Metcalf Future, Jenkins Deal, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain about DK Metcalf’s future, a possible trade, and the Chiefs tagging their star guard, Rayshawn Jenkins being allowed to seek a trade plus Ernest Jones looking for a new contract, then they react to Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202539 min

Softy & Dick 2-27 Hour 2: Larry Stone in Peoria and Top Sports Story

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with legendary Seattle writer Larry Stone, down in Peoria, Arizona, about Mariners Spring Training, their off-season, and young players coming onto the scene, then discuss the top sports stories of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202529 min

Softy & Dick 2-27 Hour 3: Kraken Honeymoon; Rebound Poll Update

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, and before the celebrities show up, discuss the Kraken still being in their honeymoon phase as well as a social poll on the Seattle team likely to rebound in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202521 min

Softy & Dick 2-26 Hour 1: Bad Bets, Mike Florio, Geno, Dan Bylsma

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to their bad bets yesterday on the show, talk to Mike Florio about electronic measuring and quarterback contract situations, then are joined by Kraken Coach Dan Bylsma after last night’s loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-26 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and Seahawks Tickets

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Petros Papadakis about USC cancelling their Spring Game, the Luka Doncic trade, and Pete Carroll’s flight over to Indianapolis, then the guys discuss the price of the Seahawks tickets, reupped today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202531 min

Softy & Dick 2-26 Hour 3: Schneider, Dipoto, Fisch, Fun with Audio

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about John Schneider’s thoughts at the NFL Combine about fans at Lumen Field, Jerry Dipoto’s comments towards fans, what Dick learned from Jedd Fisch today at UW, then we react to some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202541 min

Softy & Dick 2-25 Hour 1: Seahawks, Schneider, Carroll, FwA, Wilner

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Seahawks General Manager John Schneider at the NFL Combine and his comments today, then discuss how much attention we will pay to Pete Carroll this year before getting Fun with Audio then Jon Wilner jumps on to talk about the college football playoff and UW b-ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202555 min

Softy & Dick 2-24 Hour 1: Dipoto Interview, Harrell Joke, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts revisit and react to Chuck and Bucky’s conversation with Jerry Dipoto and Bruce Harrell’s joke about the return of the NBA soon, while Softy was on vacation last week, then get Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-24 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Seahawks, Sounders Debate

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and the talk around the Seahawks trading DK Metcalf, then bring in Jackson Felts to continue an off-air debate about Sounders’ soccer fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202530 min

Softy & Dick 2-24 Hour 3: Mike DeCourcy, Mariners and Chuck Powell

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with college basketball expert Mike DeCourcy about what Danny Sprinkle is doing at UW and the NCAA tournament, then discuss the Mariners and Jerry Dipoto’s answers before visiting with Chuck Powell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202553 min

Softy & Dick 2-21 Hour 1: 4 Nations Tourney and Mariners Spending

In the first hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts react to Canada winning the 4 Nations hockey tournament last night, the broadcast and the event, then discuss Jerry Dipoto’s Mariners spending over the last nine years plus Hugh’s time at Spring Training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-21 Hour 2: Fun with Audio and Bucky Jacobsen Visit

In the second hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts shift Fun with Audio to a larger segment to fit in a bunch of NBA, hockey, and college football clips, then the guys talk to Bucky Jacobsen from Spring Training down in Peoria about the Mariners game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202529 min

Softy & Dick 2-21 Hour 3: Geno Smith and Pre-Draft QB Evaluations

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen dive deep into Geno Smith’s numbers from the season when discussing what his future with the Seahawks will be, play a game that centers around draft evaluations from recent quarterbacks, then wrap up Friday’s show talking about where college football is headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-20 Hour 1: Dipoto Interview Reaction, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts listen and react to comments from Jerry Dipoto today with Chuck and Bucky, talking about the Mariners spending, the lack of a big signing, and how the team can be great, then the guys get Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-20 Hour 2: Hawks Talent, Chuck Powell, Basketball

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the top level talent on the Seattle Seahawks right now and draft choices by John Schneider, then the guys talk to Chuck Powell about his interview with Jerry Dipoto today and talk about basketball in Seattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-19 Hour 1: Harrell Bad Joke, Mike Florio, Dan Bylsma

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s joke about the return - or not - of the NBA and Sonics, then they chat with Mike Florio about Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, and later, Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma about 4 Nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-19 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, All Star Game Changes

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Petros Papadakis about the college football playoff committee and changes in the sport, plus UW’s Big Ten move and a joke in poor taste, then they talk about the needed NBA All Star Game changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202529 min

Softy & Dick 2-19 Hour 3: Geno Or? Chuck Powell & Fun with Audio

In the third hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts play a game where they decide if they want Geno Smith or another NFL quarterback, then catch up with Chuck Powell down at Mariners Spring Training in Peoria before having some Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202533 min

Softy and Dick 2-18 H3: Jon Wilner, Seahawks Defense, NBA All Star Game.

Jon Wilner joins the show to talk about the new College Football Playoff rules and much more. How many championship caliber defensive players do the Seahawks have? How do we fix the NBA All Star Game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202535 min

Softy and Dick 2-18 H2: BIG 10 or PAC 12, Bucky Jacobson.

Did UW make the right move moving to the BIG 10? Or would they have a better chance to make the playoff every year staying in the PAC 12? Bucky Jacobson joinins the show to talk about what he has seen in Spring Training so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202533 min

Softy and Dick 2-18 H1: Will John Schneider Change? Hugh on Spring Training, Fun with Audio.

Dick and Hugh are in for Softy today and talk about how much different we expect John Schneider's tedencies to be. Hugh shares what he has seen at Mariners Spring Training so far, are we talking enough about Jackson Kowar? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-17 Hour 1: President’s Day Show, Chuck Arnold & Reaction

In the first hour, Dave Mahler and Jackson Felts kick off the annual President’s Day Show as Softy starts with a conversation with Seahawks President Chuck Arnold then they react to what Arnold had to say about not utilizing the Ring of Honor this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202535 min

Softy & Dick 2-17 Hour 2: M’s Kevin Martinez and UW’s Ana Mari Cauce

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler continues our President’s Day Show with Kevin Martinez from the Mariners, including info on Root and Ichiro’s big year ahead, and UW ongoing President Ana Mari Cauce, including the big ten move and the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202537 min

Softy & Dick 2-17 Hour 3: Tod Leiweke, Hugh Weber, Aaron Artman

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler continues our President’s Day Show with Kraken President Tod Leiweke talking about the team’s fourth season, Sounders FC President Hugh Weber on the Club World Cup year ahead, and Rainiers President Aaron Artman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202537 min

Softy & Dick 2-14 Hour 1: Parades, Linemen, Newton, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen reminisce over the Seattle Super Bowl parade back in 2014 with Philly’s parade today, discuss the importance of having a great offensive line and Cam Newton’s recent comments before getting Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202537 min

Softy & Dick 2-14 Hour 2: Mariners Issues & Spending, Hawks’ Cap

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about the issues with the Mariners front office including both Jerry Dipoto and ownership, the offense and roster, spending correlated to fan attendance, plus the Seahawks’ current salary cap situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202526 min

Softy & Dick 2-14 Hour 3: Klint Kubiak’s Visit, Hawks Parade Audio

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler revisits the conversation earlier this week with new Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak discussing what’s next for the offense in 2025, then listens back to streetside audio from the 2014 Seahawks Super Bowl Parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202536 min

Softy & Dick 2-13 Hour 1: Millen on Kubiak with Seahawks, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss new Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak taking over, his offensive line comments and philosophy, the use of a fullback, and what can do with DK Metcalf, then the guys have Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202532 min

Softy & Dick 2-13 Hour 2: Mike Holmgren + Millen on Super Bowl, Hawks

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen visit with Mike Holmgren for the hour, talking about Andy Reid, the Super Bowl blowout, the GOAT debate, Joe Montana in Super Bowls, Aaron Rodgers, and Seattle’s new Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202535 min

Softy & Dick 2-12 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Jayson Stark, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler continues to react to Super Bowl LIX with Jackson Felts, then talks to Mike Florio about Sunday’s game, Patrick Mahomes, and more NFL before Jayson Stark of The Athletic previews the baseball season; plus Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202537 min

Softy & Dick 2-12 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis & Kevin Harlan Visits

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Cameo, Luka Doncic joining the Lakers, Pete Carroll, and the Super Bowl, then Kevin Harlan joins to discuss the Eagles blowing out K.C., Travis Kelce, and Mike Holmgren being snubbed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202536 min

Softy and Dick 2-11 H3: Jon Wilner, Gregg Bell, Sloppy Seconds.

Jon Wilner joins the show to talk about the draft prospects of Shadeur Sanders, bubble teams heading into March, and much more. Gregg Bell, our Seahawks insider, joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the Klint Kubiak press conference. Sloppy Seconds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202538 min

Softy and Dick 2-11 H2: Klint Kubiak, Offensive Line Improvement?

New Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak joins Softy and Dick to talk about joining the Seahawks coaching staff? What do we think Klint Kubiak will do with the Offensive Line?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202526 min

Softy and Dick 2-11 H1: Kubiak Presser, Fun with Audio.

Looks like Geno is coming back, how do we feel about him inn the new system under Klint Kubiak? We hear some sound from Klint Kubiak in his press conference from earlier today: how will Ken Walker fit in his offense, what does he think of Geno? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202541 min

Softy and Dick 2-10 H3: Soren Petro, Mike Holmgren Snubbed from HOF.

Soren Petro joins the show to talk about how the Chiefs got blown out, how surprised he is, and much more. We hear from Mike Sando who was on with Ian today to explain how Mike Holmgren was left out of the Hall of Fame. Softy and Dick recap how they feel about Mike Holmgren being left out of the pro football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202540 min

Softy and Dick 2-10 H2: Hugh Millen, Geno Smith Future.

Hugh Millen joins the show to talk about the Suer Bowl, the snub of Mike Holmgren in the HOF, and much more. Is Geno Smith the Nordstrom Rack of QB's?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202530 min

Softy and Dick 2-10 H1: Super Bowl, Can You Win a Super Bowl with Geno? Fun with Audio.

Should Jalen Hurts have won Super Bowl MVP? The defense was the story of the game. How close are the Seahawks to the Eagles? Mike MacDonald says that Geno is his guy and that you can win a Super Bowl with Geno Smith, do we agree? Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202536 min

Softy and Dick 2-7 H3: Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson, Mariners, Fun with Audio.

Dick and Jacson break down the MVP award and if Josh Allen deserved it, does Philly have a better roster than KC? Jacson and Dick give their thoughts on the Mariners situation after Jerry Dipoto's press conference earlier this week. Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202539 min

Softy and Dick 2-7 H2: Mike Holmgren on HOF, Andy Reid, and much more.

Coach Holmgren joins the show live from the 520 Bar and Grill and talks about the emotion in the HOF selection process after just missing out. Coach Holmgern sticks around to give us a preview on this years Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles. We play some audio clips for Coach from a couple of his former players to show him he is a Hall of Famer in our book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202537 min

Softy and Dick 2-7 H1: Holmgren Snubbed, MacDonald on Geno Smith, Lee Sterling.

Coach Holmgren didn'y get into the HOF and we wonder what happened, the committe has obviously raised the bar but now theres coaches that are in that have lesser resume's than coach does. Mike MacDonald believes the Seahawks can win a championship with Geno Smith, do you? Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports joins the show to handicap the Super Bowl for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202538 min

Softy & Dick 2-6 Hour 1: Holmgren, Hasselbeck with Ian, FwA

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts talk about the wait for the news about Mike Holmgren’s Hall of Fame candidacy tonight, listen back to today’s visit between Ian Furness and Matt Hasselbeck talking about Mike, then Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-6 Hour 2: Super Bowl Previews, Chiefs Fatigue

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain head to Philadelphia with Rhea Hughes of Sports Radio WIP and Soren Petro of 810 WHB for Super Bowl previews for both the Eagles and Chiefs, then discuss if Chiefs fatigue will lead to lower viewership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202528 min

Softy & Dick 2-6 Hour 3: Super Bowl Predictions and Dr. Saidi

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts break-down Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, the most important statistics, and make their predictions, then talk about UW basketball’s defeat before Dr. Abdul Saidi joins for Hockey Heart Health Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-5 Hour 1: Flip One Game, Mariners Text, Dan Bylsma

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts ask each other what’s the one game in Seattle sports history they’d want to flip the result of, then react to the Mariners sending promotion texts to fans today before Kraken coach Dan Bylsma joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-5 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Super Bowl Prop Betting

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Petros Papadakis about the Super Bowl, Luka Doncic trade, Chip Kelly joining Pete Carroll, and earthquakes in Greece, then the guys discuss some fun prop bets they want to make for the big game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202530 min

Softy & Dick 2-5 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, Big NBA News, Fun w/ Audio

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Harlan about Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, Andy Reid, Saquon Barkley, plus Mike Holmgren, then they give away two EQC prize packages and share big NBA news before having Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202534 min

Softy & Dick 2-4 Hour 1: No HoF News, Mike Florio, Fun w/ Audio

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to the lack of news regarding Mike Holmgren and the Hall of Fame, then chat with Mike Florio from PFT who is live from Super Bowl Radio Row in New Orleans before Fun with Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202535 min

Softy & Dick 2-4 Hour 2: Huskies Coach Jedd Fisch and Reaction

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Washington Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch and discuss his new coaching staff, updates on the transfer portal additions and roster, Demond Williams, and more, then react to the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202531 min

Softy & Dick 2-4 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Demond’s 2024, M’s Owners

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about poaching in college football, Spring Games, UW football’s staff, new President, and basketball season, then the guys discuss Demond Williams’ 2024 season and Mariners ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202535 min