Softy & Dick Interviews

Golf expert Whit Watson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to look ahead to The Masters this week including Rory McIlroy’s chances, Scottie Scheffler, if it will be a first time major win for someone else in the field, and the dynamics with PGA and LIV Golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about last night’s title game between Florida and Houston, the poor officiating in the game, an update on the House Settlement for revenue sharing, and specific financials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners moves over the offseason, or lack thereof, and what they could have done, the 3-7 starts to the 2025 season and what hasn’t worked, the pitching staff, and the injury to Victor Robles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of Fox Sports and The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Duke blowing the semifinal against Houston, Cooper Flagg and his future, Walter Clayton’s greatness, and tonight's Florida-Houston title game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the possible upcoming return of the NBA and Sonics, his joke earlier this year, the timing with the NBA to get an announcement later this year, the communication with Adam Silver and what he has done recently, and the next steps with the sports landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mina Kimes of ESPN joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the changes to the Seahawks roster this offseason and their plans for the 2025 NFL Draft, the top quarterbacks in this month’s draft, who could be at No. 18, and Pete Carroll in Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he took from the Colorado Pro Day today including Sheduer Sanders and Travis Hunter, Geno Smith’s new contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, completion percentage, and Tet McMillan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about building on his 2024 season and the Sun Bowl, his mental and physical traits right now, his running speed and style, his receivers, and Heisman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the start of Seattle’s 2025 season, the offensive struggles to start the year and massive number of strikeouts, Shohei Ohtani’s greatness in Los Angeles, and the torpedo bats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Zierlein, NFL Draft expert for the NFL Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Raiders quarterback situation, the Bears running back situation, his latest mock with Tet McMillan going to Seattle, Shavon Revel Jr, and Travis Hunter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he has seen from the 2-3 Mariners so far, the defense of Jorge Polanco, paternity leave in sports, respect between generations of NBA players, torpedo bats, and UW football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the craze for Dodgers baseball in L.A. including Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads, paternity leave in the sports world, Lincoln Riley’s coaching situation with USC, and Jewish folks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the continued Aaron Rodgers saga and where he will sign, when Geno Smith will sign an extension with Las Vegas, the rules voted on including the tush push, and an 18-game schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from Rogers Arena in Vancouver to talk about the rivalry with the Canucks, offensively doing well against Vancouver, the playoff contention elimination, and evaluating his season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler at UW Spring Practice to talk about the offensive line’s growth, Demond Williams leading the team, his receivers, the new defense with a new coordinator, and making this his home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Running Back Coach Scottie Graham joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after the first day of UW Spring practice to talk about Jonah Coleman coming back, Adam Mohammed backing up Jonah, their offensive line, and Demond Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at UW Spring practice to talk about the program entering the 2025 season, Demond Williams, the skill players at receiver and running back, injuries right now, their NIL situation, and his site. 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 draw last weekend against San Jose, Ryan Kent joining the squad and what he brings to the offense, plus San Diego coming up this weekend. 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 the UW football program in 2025, Cooper Flagg’s rise with Duke, if two coaches are at the end of their roads, and Colorado under Deion Sanders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of Fox Sports and The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the lack of Cinderellas in this year’s NCAA Tournament, his picks for the Final Four, the coaches, Cooper Flagg leading Duke, and the women’s tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks search to find offensive linemen and if they should draft someone early, who they could select with the 18th overall pick, plus react to Puka Nacua’s comments about early retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Zierlein of the NFL Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to preview his Houston Astros’ season plus discuss the Seahawks in free agency, Tyler Shough from Louisville and Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, tight ends at the top of the draft, and local guys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from T-Mobile Park on Opening Day to talk about the season starting, his statistics including avoiding one bad game, building on his confidence in ‘24, and Cal Raleigh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from T-Mobile Park on Opening Day to talk about playing for his favorite team growing up, his story of meeting Ichiro for the first time, his time in High School, and the bullpen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the start of the M’s season today and the outlook for 2025, Julio Rodriguez, which of the infielders is going to have a better season, and the M’s new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.