Softy & Dick Interviews

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Big Ten dispute with Comcast, the big book of Big Ten tiebreakers, the schedules for Big Ten teams, and UW not showing in preseason polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Thompson, former Fox Executive and Big Ten Network co-founder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the dispute with Comcast that is keeping UW football from showing Saturday’s opener, what fans can do, and streaming services. 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 big road win in Minnesota last week, facing LAFC again in the U.S. Open Cup tomorrow, and playing the match at Starfire, a place with history. 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 ‘24 UW football season closes in on kickoff and they look ahead to Weber State in the opener, the soft start, the new offense, and Jedd Fisch taking over. 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 the hope in the Mariners playoff chances now, if we are scoreboard watching, the effect that Dan Wilson is having, plus the futures of him and Jerry Dipoto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariner Bret Boone joins the show to talk about the hiring of Dan Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We listen to Jerry Dipoto's press conference announcing the firing of Scott Servais and hiring of Dan Wilson, Steven Souza Jr. joins to react. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Mike Holmgren joins the show to talk about the firing of Scott Servais as he switches gears with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariner Jeff Nelson joins the show from New York to talk about the Mariners manegerial change and what Dan Wilson brings to the table for the rest of this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Stone joins the show to discuss the Mariners’ current stretch, what the future holds for Scott Servais, the direction Jerry Dipoto would go if they are making a managerial change, and whether or not they are done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss Pete Carroll joining the show and taking a teaching job at USC, the Mariners implosion, Washington’s non-conference schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio joins the show to discuss the news that Pete Carroll will be teaching a class at USC, what we should expect from the 49ers this season, and if Russell Wilson is still in the driver’s seat for quarterback in Pittsburgh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins to talk about conference re alignment, UW vs Weber State, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll joins the show for the first time since being let go as Seahawks head coach to talk about what he is doing now, what he thinks of the new Seahawks staff, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KJR baseball analyst Chuck Powell joins the show to talk about what the Mariners should do with Scott Servais, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr. joins the show to talk about damage control with the Mariners and how much more of a leash Scott Servais has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies running back Cam Davis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about what last season was like for him sitting out with an injury, his recovery and building back towards 100%, the new staff with UW, and what he has seen over his time here. 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 the continued Mariners woes and Scott Servais’ decisions regarding his starters, Servais’ job security, and whether or not to pick up Jorge Polanco’s option. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to weigh in their debate about the 1900s, talk about the Seahawks preseason continuing down in Tennessee this week, what he has seen from Byron Murphy, Sam Howell, and today’s hated athlete bracket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Softy and Dick to discuss narrowing down his starting offensive line, the strength in his tight end room, practices so far in Summer, Chris Petersen’s involvement in the program, pre-season rankings, the pass rushers on the defense, facing Weber State, and Will Rogers at quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners getting swept in Detroit, odd decisions from Scott Servais, his status, and rushing J-Rod back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about JJ McCarthy getting injured and lost for the entire season, the Brandon Aiyuk trade situation in San Francisco, Jamal Adams’ future with the Titans, and CeeDee Lamb’s situation in Dallas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler fresh off a day at L.A. Chargers camp to talk about the Los Angeles media, how they handle Jim Harbaugh, his relationships at USC, Reggie Bush having his Heisman Trophy back, and college football returning very soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Stone, legendary sports writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the continued Mariners frustrations, messaging after the season, if Julio Rodriguez was rushed back to the team post-injury, the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and Olympics in 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his team’s blowout win over Pumas yesterday, the physicality with the game and ending, Leagues Cup continuing on Saturday, and team injury updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.