Softy & Dick Interviews

Eddie Olczyk, Seattle Kraken Analyst for Root Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, and the Seattle Kraken hiring Dan Bylsma as their new Head Coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk all about the Mariners, including the status of Andres Munoz, if the 2024 team is better than 2023, the spending of the M’s as it relates to adding a player, and Scott Servais. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler from his studio in Los Angeles to talk about UW’s football schedule including a game-by-game prediction, Caitlin Clark bringing many fans to the WNBA, Angel Reese’s place in the situation, and LeBron James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Kalen DeBoer possibly eventually jumping to the NFL, Justin Jefferson getting a massive new deal, what it means for other wide receivers, Jordan Love’s market, and Christian McCaffrey. 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 Bill Walton, Big Ten scheduling including the Apple Cup for Washington, bowl game setups for 2024-25, hybrid conferences, and eligibility rulings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Caitlin Clark’s first year in the WNBA and her impact on the women’s game and league, plus the league’s unusual treatment and Clark’s reception in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the draw (which feels like a loss) to Salt Lake last week, Gonzalo Pineda getting fired in Atlanta, the team’s health, and Kansas City on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Clark, NHL Writer for ESPN, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Edmonton Oilers playing Florida in the Stanley Cup Final, what the Panthers need to get them a championship plus the Seattle Kraken hiring Dan Bylsma as Head Coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Fant, Seahawks offensive tackle, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about why and how he returned to Seattle for 2024, his career longevity after playing basketball, cross-sport athletes, the organization’s changing culture, and fellow linemen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how much credit Scott Servais should be getting, the bats warming up along with the weather, roster moves this week with a new signing, and bullpen stamina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks legend Doug Baldwin sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his life now and what he’s working on, the Champions of Change organization and game ahead, Harrison Butker, Ryan Grubb, and the Hawks in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MLB catcher A.J. Pierzynski joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners firing their Offensive Coordinator today, his experience having an issue with a coach, what’s wrong with Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and his future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Herron of the Big Ten Network and NBC Sports Chicago joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Washington Huskies joining the Big Ten, other Pac-12 teams moving over, plus the travel dynamics for West Coast schools and fans going East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen after today’s practice to talk about joining the Hawks, new Head Coach Mike Macdonald, his role in the new system, working with Julian Love and improving in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Seattle Mariners reliever Mike Baumann joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the recent trade that sent him from the Baltimore Orioles to the M’s, what an opposing scouting report would say about his skills and joining closer Andres Munoz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star second baseman Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Seattle taking three of four games from Houston, the pitching staff, continued hitting issues from new players, Mitch Garver catching, and prior trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the life and legacy of Bill Walton and his memories of him, MLB adding statistics from the Negro Leagues to their historical stats, and the Mariners winning three straight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Bronny James’ decisions about the NBA Draft and preparation, Bill Walton passing away and his experience with the late player and broadcaster, and the ruling last week having colleges now pay athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the bad situation with Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars, what the NFLPA is looking for in the new off-season deal, Tee Higgins’ situation in Cincinnati, and major kickoff changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Softball Head Coach Heather Tarr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about her job status, having players currently in the transfer portal, the program needs to keep them together, schools paying players, and the travel schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roxy Bernstein, a Pac-12 Network Broadcaster who worked with Bill Walton for years, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Walton’s life, legacy, and battle with cancer, what was most important to Walton, his life philosophies and big interests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Bill Walton passing away and what he meant in and out of athletics, last week’s ruling about colleges paying players and the rules involved with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s picking up a win over Houston yesterday with Bryce Miller on the mound, Julio Rodriguez finally heating up, the AL West race and coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about their win over the weekend in St. Louis, the health of the club including Pedro de la Vega’s status, plus Real Salt Lake coming up on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Curto, Play-By-Play Voice of the Tacoma Rainiers, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Cheney Stadium changing the organization, a Bucky Jacobsen story, Pat Borders sleeping in the Tacoma clubhouse, and the Rainiers’ team this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.