Softy & Dick Interviews

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s wild 2-2 draw in Atlanta last week, adding a new player in Snyder Brunell, the injury updates to a few key players, and Leagues Cup action ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners position at the trade deadline, Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech in New York last weekend, the Seahawks’ ceiling and floor, their defense, and Christian Wilkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ Barner, Seahawks second-year tight end, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after Training Camp practice to talk about his Michigan National Championship win over Washington, being from Ohio, his rookie season, Elijah Arroyo, and new schemes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator Aden Durde sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen after Training Camp practice today to discuss padded practices starting and changes from 2024, Nick Emmanwori, Demarcus Lawrence, and their key players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Samson, former Marlins Executive turned CBS and Podcast Host, joined Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about getting a shoutout from Ichiro during his Hall of Fame speech Sunday, Ichiro’s life and career, plus the Mariners at the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Giddings from 95.7 The Game in the Bay Area joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Athletics hosting a series against the Mariners starting tonight in Sacramento, including the state of the organization and if they’re sellers at the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after Training Camp practice to talk about going into year seven, Mike Macdonald’s defense, fatherhood, his leadership and skills, plus rookie safety Nick Emmanwori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Friedman, Host Snakes Territory, a Diamondbacks show in Arizona, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners trading for first baseman Josh Naylor yesterday, what he can bring to Seattle, and the situation with Eugenio Suarez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abe Lucas joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the team’s offensive line as Training Camp, rookie Grey Zabel and how he’s treating the guard, the right guard position, plus his interest in the Apple Cup as a Coug. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Crawford joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss today’s breaking news that the M’s are trading for first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, what he will bring to the Mariners lineup, what Seattle gave up, and what else they will need to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman joins Dave Softy Mahler from Big 10 Media Day to talk about the changes in college football, NIL dynamics, being in a video game, the student part of his life, the team’s leadership, Demond Williams, and running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former M’s Analyst and Pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners recent stretch against playoff teams, the need in the bullpen and need to add a major bat, what the team has available to trade away, and Dylan Moore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks top pick and new guard Grey Zabel joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how he’s fitting into the squad in his first Training Camp, his expectations with the 2025 NFL Draft, the offensive scheme the Seahawks run, and his parents’ influence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio from PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about NFL Training Camps starting up around football, Trey Hendrickson’s situation in Cincinnati, what is going on with Micah Parsons in Dallas, Russell Wilson, and Chargers fans’ new lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen stops by Seahawks Training Camps and joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down what he saw including the offensive linemen and the interior, rookie safety Nick Emmanwori’s versatility, and pass catchers, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler from Big Ten Media Days to talk about the state of the UW program including changes from one year ago, the pass rush, offensive line, positional competitions, and the road struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Big Ten preseason poll, UW’s ranking at #10, Demond Williams, Jedd Fisch, Shane Gillis’ jokes at the ESPYs causing uproar, and Dave Portnoy joining Fox Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the latest on NBA expansion and the Sonics returning to Seattle, the Mariners place at the trade deadline and their efforts, plus the Seahawks starting Training Camp. 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 from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas to talk about the pre-season poll, the quarterbacks in the conference, Memphis and the Big 12, plus a settlement update. 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 3-2 win over San Jose, Jordan Morris’ new injury and the timetable to return, the new update on Joao Paulo, and Atlanta on the road this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB General Manager and current Athletic Writer and Host Jim Bowden joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the Mariners at the trade deadline, the players Seattle can and should go acquire and who they must send in order to get them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks deciding to release Noah Fant, the team’s tight ends, the patience for Sam Darnold, the concern about x-receiver, Seattle’s offensive line entering Training Camp, and UW at Media Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks and Huskies Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Sam Darnold taking over the QB duties for the Hawks this coming season and the state of the team plus UW football going into ‘25 with Demond Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Steele joins Dave Softy Mahler to give our annual preview of the college football season including how Washington stacks up, their offensive line and Demond, how the schedule looks, Oregon, the playoff format, Bill Belichick with UNC, and the Heisman. 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 All Star Game this week and ball-strike calls, Andres Munoz apparently tipping pitches against the Yankees last week, the Mariners rotation, and Julio’s heater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.