Softy & Dick Interviews

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about an NCAA eligibility case, the final College Football Playoff bracket and committee decisions, Brett McMurphy’s tweet, and the Heisman’s timing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down new angles of the Seattle Seahawks win on Sunday, Ryan Grubb’s big win at Offensive Coordinator, Zach Charbonnet having a career day, and Geno Smith connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss what the main issues are with the Seattle Seahawks offense right now, the Cardinals game coming up this week, Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell, Sataloa Laumea, and a new college football playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best bets of the football weekend including college football conference championship games plus NFL action including Vikings-Falcons, Rams-Bills, and Hawks-Cardinals. 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 Dawgs’ loss to the Ducks last week, the new playoff rankings by the committee, the current Heisman Trophy favorite, and conference championships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with new Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Mike Holmgren to talk about the honor, the Seahawks beating the Jets and the Cardinals next, Ryan Grubb, Bill Belichick, the Bears, and Russell Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Biggins from 247 Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Washington Huskies recruiting class for National Signing Day, who can play right away for UW, recruiting linemen, the transfer portal action coming, and the state’s #1 player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Jameis Winston on Monday Night Football, Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit on Trevor Lawrence, the Bears mistakes on Thanksgiving, Mike Holmgren being a Hall of Fame finalist, and the top of the NFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about what Dan Lanning did with a UW helmet in the Ducks win over the Dawgs, flag planting in college football, the committee selecting the playoff field, and National Signing Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT’s Mike Florio joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Azeez Al-Shaair getting suspended for a big hit on Trevor Lawrence, the dysfunction within the Chicago Bears after firing their coach, the futures of two AFC North quarterbacks, and the 49ers. 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 end of the season with a West Final loss in Los Angeles, how to improve the attack in the off-season, Raul Ruidiaz leaving, and his contract extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s big win last night in Carolina, the line changes he made, Burakovsky taking a seat in his spot, how he sets up his two goaltenders, and what’s coming next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren, Seahawks and NFL coaching legend, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about being named a finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his mentality going into the next stage of the process, what today’s been like, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Husky Honks - Dave Softy Mahler, Mario Bailey, and Greg Lewis, get together to discuss the loss to Oregon last weekend, reflect on the 2024 season and Jedd Fisch’s first year on Montlake, looking ahead to the roster in 2025, and what’s ahead for Jedd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s loss to Oregon, expectations for 2025, Jedd Fisch, the Big Ten Title Game ahead, WSU with Jake Dickert, the coach of the year, playoff, and his winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the Seahawks win over the Jets yesterday, the defensive performance, Sauce Gardner, and Geno Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about moving from Palm Springs to Seattle, Matty Beniers, Vince Dunn, this team, and Thanksgiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, CBS and TNT joins Softy to talk about the Ravens, the Jets’ problems heading into the Seahawks game, Kyle Shanahan, and Saquon Barkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about travelling on Thanksgiving for a broadcast, a Greek food menu, then Hugh joins the guys to laugh and tell some stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the issues of the Jets and Aaron Rodgers, Daniel Jones going to the Vikings, and Kyle Shanahan’s criticism. 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 game at Oregon this week, the Huskies quarterback decision, the Heisman Trophy race, Alabama crumbling, and Indiana getting crushed. 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 2-1 extra time win at LAFC, getting over that hump, the team’s health going into the West Final, and the L.A. Galaxy team they’ll play Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy’s Mahler’s Cousin Evan, who is a Jets fan and lives in New Jersey, joins Dave and Dick Fain to talk about the dysfunction around the organization right now, continued quarterback issues, Woody Johnson being a bad owner, and Sunday’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for The Husky Honks as the guys look ahead to this Saturday’s Oregon game, including the QB decision for UW, facing Jabbar Muhammad, the Dan Lanning effect, and route to a win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he saw from Geno Smith and the offensive line in the Seahawks win over Arizona, Jaxson Dart losing and Ole Miss getting bounced from the playoffs, plus UW’s quarterback choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.