Softy & Dick Interviews

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about getting Twitter hacked, Cal Raleigh finally breaking out of his slump, the Mariners moving to a 6-man rotation with the return of Bryce Miller this week, the Seahawks opening next season against the Patriots reportedly, Mike Vrabel saga, and NCAA tournaments expanding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the UW Spring Game last weekend, the linebacker unit being a big strength of this group, the receivers that are working to make up for the loss of Denzel Boston and running backs making up for the loss of Jonah Coleman, the impact newcomers and returnees plus top freshmen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s latest draw coming against San Diego last weekend, the efforts to get more offense from the team and find one forward to take over, the packed week for both his team and the next opponent, facing San Jose tomorrow, plus their coach Bruce Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about a war of words happening right now between Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, college football scheduling dynamics with big-time non-conference games being more scarce in these days, other schedule wrinkles, including Thanksgiving, and Duke-Michigan on Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thomas, Host on SportsTalk 790 in Houston, joins Softy and Dick Fain to engage in some smack talk with the ongoing Mariners-Astros series including Cal Raleigh’s bad start to the year, the massive Astros struggles including the massive disappointment in Tatsuya Imai, the division hopes going down the drain quickly, and big changes ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher and analyst, joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s going to a six man rotation as Bryce Miller finally makes his return, and why he does not like that idea, plus Luis Castillo’s struggles and trying to stay in the rotation, a struggling Cal Raleigh trying to break out of a major slump, and the team’s bad defense. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about why conspiracy theorists regarding the NBA Draft Lottery are so wrong and why there is no way the lottery could be rigged, then they dive deep into the NFL schedule release coming this week including the way they leak, Thursday game factors, and wanting to see the Bears as the Hawks’ opener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Washington Huskies broadcaster Tony Castricone joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss last week’s Spring Game for the UW football team, the new look defense and the young players who can make a difference in their first year, how the running back room can stay strong after the departure of Jonah Coleman, the receivers, and Demond Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks impending sale and the potential owners that have been reported this week and the hopes for who-ever comes to own the team, Seattle’s addition of Dante Fowler and what he adds to the defense, the state of the defensive line at this time, and the draft being full of secondary players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Former Sonics Executive Bob Whitsitt joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the state of NBA expansion, how optimistic he feels about Seattle getting a new team soon, what is going on down in Portland and the low chances of the Blazers moving, the money inside all of this movement, the issues with the current NBA product and how if can get better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the new group of candidates being reported to purchase the Seahawks, the backgrounds of the latest people interested in a purchase and how the group members are connected, the group of Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck being better possible stewards, and sale’s timing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the weak American League West and division battle here and in other places, what the Mariners should do with their rotation when Bryce Miller returns, the bullpen fallout from the move including Luis Castillo’s position, Andres Munoz’s struggles, and Julio’s improved start. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Dick Fain to react to the Mariners’ series win over the Braves, the optimism in 2026 considering the division, Dan Wilson’s usage of the M’s bullpen arms and having a little bit of worry with Andres Munoz now, issues with the defense continuing and possible next moves, plus his Twitter account hacking. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy to, first, laugh about the mayors in each of their cities, then they talk about where to find the best international food in each city, the sad death of broadcasting legend Ted Turner today, including a classic Petros story that connects him to Ted, plus the state of college football Spring Games, and The Met Gala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss if 2026 will be the last year before the NFL moves to an 18-game schedule, when the NFL will release the ‘26 schedule and why the date isn’t set earlier, Kenneth Walker’s feelings that he was going to leave Seattle before the playoffs, and Russell Wilson’s decision to play or go to CBS. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Mariners star center fielder Julio Rodriguez joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about their win over the Braves last night and his good start to 2026 so far, being a veteran leader on this team now with many youngsters around, the defense, how he reacted to 2025’s game seven ALCS exit in Toronto last season, plus their World Series confidence now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mariners catcher Mitch Garver joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the magnitude of the Braves series right now and last night’s win, early statistics and indicators that show the quality of baseball team’s, Logan Gilbert’s start last night, what he saw by Emerson Hancock in his 14 strikeout game, Eduard Bazardo’s season, and social media’s fans. See omnystudio.com...

NBA broadcaster PJ Carlesimo joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the ongoing NBA playoff series between the 76ers and Knicks, plus Spurs and Timberwolves, and Lakers facing Oklahoma City, LeBron James’ continued high level play these playoffs, the style of basketball currently being played, the status of NBA expansion to Seattle, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Seattle Mariners play-by-play voice Aaron Goldsmith joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s first month of the season and where they sit now around 500, the status of Luis Castillo including his place in the rotation and what the future of the starter group looks like when Bryce Miller returns, the team defense, and John Sterling passing away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the finances for the University of Washington right now in the Big Ten compared to what it would have been in the Pac-12, how the Big 12 works, the Spring Games potentially not happening in the near future, UW’s football ranking now, and Demond Williams’ future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s 1-1 tie against last place Kansas City, Cristian Roldan’s uncharacteristic play that led to SKC’s one goal, San Diego coming up at home this Saturday night and their disappointing season so far, plus 3 injury updates as the team continues to get healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss his 14 strikeout game against the Royals on Saturday, the changes from 2025 to 2026 including the sweeper and growth in other roles, the Randy Johnson event on Saturday, and facing the Atlanta Braves this week, who he grew up rooting for in Cairo, Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher and analyst, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s getting swept at home by the Royals this last weekend and the bad moments on the field, the need for some patience when it comes to the starting rotations with pitcher struggles right now, facing an on-fire Braves team this week, and Jose Ferrer’s pitches. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Mariners early-season-star second baseman Cole Young joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about his massive jump in his second season, his improved defense with the help of Perry Hill and the specific things Hill has helped with, his great splits against left handed pitchers, watching Emerson Hancock strike out 14 batters Saturday, and better weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the receiving element in the game of Jadarian Price and what he can bring to the Seahawks in that department as the first round pick, how Seattle used Jalen Milroe last year and how they could change their plans for the backup and utilize him more in 2026, plus the interest in Dante Fowler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.