Softy & Dick Interviews

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, TNT, and CBS, joins Dave Softy Mahler from the booth in Kansas City before tonight’s NFL opener to talk about the Chiefs kicking things off, the Packers being a trendy pick, Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott, and a new era in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Chiefs going after a three-peat and Andy Reid handling his team, the game happening in Brazil tomorrow, DK Metcalf being on the verge of a new contract, Ryan Grubb moving to the NFL, and the Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former UW Coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the issues down at Clemson, the big game this weekend between Michigan and Texas, Eastern Michigan coming to Montlake this week, and Washington State’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Mariners inching back in the AL West race over recent days, the St. Louis Cardinals coming to town this weekend, Julio Rodriguez adjustments with Edgar Martinez, and Lou Piniella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NFL on TV disputes, Ja’Marr Chase’s contract situation, Brazil banning Twitter, Ricky Pearsall getting shot in San Francisco, quarterback decisions by some teams, and the Chiefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about USC beating LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday, Kirk Herbstreit bringing his dog into the broadcast booths, Oregon not beating Idaho by very much, and some Dawgs football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Stone, legendary sports writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss when the Mariners could or should fire Jerry Dipoto, the possible offseason trades that the team could make, whether M’s ownership has the fire to win, and getting a new GM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Creighton, Head Coach of Eastern Michigan, joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss his connections to the area and coming back this week to play Washington, hiring Kalen DeBoer years back, having 53 new players on their roster, NIL at EMU, and his team. 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 Comcast Big Ten dispute, the Apple Cup coming up (shockingly) next week, Colorado’s opening nailbiter, USC’s win against LSU, and the Pac-2 week results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren “D-Mac” McKee from Altitude Sports Radio in Denver joins Dave Softy Mahler to look ahead to the week one game between the Broncos and Seahawks, the post-Russ era beginning, new quarterback Bo Nix, the offensive line, and more on Russell Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team losing in Portland last weekend, offensive issues coming off back to back 1-0 losses, and facing a great Columbus team on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis in for the Husky Honks as the guys look back at UW’s opening win against Weber State, facing Eastern Michigan this week on Montlake, plus Jonah Coleman and Will Rogers’ debuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s first win over Weber State last weekend, his receivers and getting in sync with them, Jonah Coleman’s performance, his offensive line, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to take part in the funeral for the 2024 M’s after a bad weekend, if it’s finally time for Jerry Dipoto to be fired, adjustments that need to be made, and who to build around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Kanell, former Florida State quarterback turned analyst, now with Bet Online, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Colorado’s program, Washington’s new look team in 2024 with Jedd Fisch taking over, and how they’ll fit in the Big Ten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Colorado barely winning last night, the new-look Huskies football team with Jedd Fisch, the Mariners after their managerial change, Jerry Dipoto’s future, and the Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Huskies football team kicking off 2024 against Weber State tomorrow and expectations for the defense, plus Mike Florio’s ranking of Geno Smith this week and the Seahawks preseason cuts. 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 opening college football weekend this week including LSU playing USC on Sunday night in Las Vegas, Oregon vs. Idaho, and Washington facing Weber State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Huskies Head Coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about scheduling moving forward, Jedd Fisch taking over the Washington program, UW now in the Big Ten, USC vs. LSU, and his weekly pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Macdonald taking over as Head Coach of the Seahawks, Geno Smith’s season ahead and his spot in the hierarchy of NFL quarterbacks, Dak Prescott’s future, and the NFL’s salary cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Washington Huskies quarterback Isaiah Stanback joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks offense in 2024 with Geno Smith and DK Metcalf, Ryan Grubb’s big NFL move, the NFC West race, and the Cowboys with Dak Prescott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s week under Dan Wilson after the managerial change, the September schedules for the M’s and Astros, Jerry Dipoto’s future, and Julio Rodriguez’s season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Russell Wilson getting the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh, deals for wide receivers like CeeDee Lamb, where Geno Smith stands in the NFL hierarchy, and the Seahawks this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the allegations and situation between Colorado and Oregon, Deion Sanders banning a reporter in Denver, ESPN firing two top college football broadcasters, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners making a change at manager last week, what the future holds for Jerry Dipoto as the President, who they may have waited for as a manager, and Geno Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.