Softy & Dick Interviews

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 1st College Football Playoff rankings that came out last night, the selection committee, his experience at Disneyland being in and from Los Angeles, the Washington Huskies’ quarterback situation after the win over Nebraska, and Russell Wilson interviewing for the N.C. State head coach job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team trading Shane Wright to Nashville last weekend for Matthew Wood, what Wood can provide at his young age, facing the Calgary Flames again after losing to them recently and the keys for tonight, and the team’s big trip to Finland coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks injuries to Sam Darnold and Drew Lock and ruling the former out already, Chicago rolling Seattle on Monday night, the trade deadline looming with a need for a receiver, the Hawks’ schedule the rest of the way, and Baltimore’s quarterback situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s win over Nebraska last weekend, the quarterback questions between Elijah Brown and Demond Williams, Penn State ahead, how bowls will work for old Pac-12 schools, this weekend’s great slate of games and his prediction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick and Fain to talk about the team’s 5-1 loss in Vancouver last weekend, what happened with early goals, their current playoff position sitting outside the picture, facing LAFC on Decision Day at home this week and how they can get after LAFC, plus players’ input. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks loss to the Bears on Monday Night Football, the offensive problems, what holes the team still has after last night, the questionable penalties, the mistakes made by Sam Darnold, the absence of Uchenna Nwosu, and Jeffery Simmons’ huge impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for The Husky Honks as the guys react to the comeback win over Nebraska, the quarterback change and flip flopping moves by Jedd Fisch, Chris Lawson’s big game and key plays, UW’s defensive performance, committing to the run game, and the remaining schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Hall of Fame quarterback and Westwood One broadcaster Kurt Warner, before calling tonight’s game, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks and Bears facing off tonight, the big trades that each team made over the last week, Caleb Williams’ growth for Chicago, Sam Darnold’s season, and the third straight in primetime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain ahead of Monday Night Football to preview tonight’s Seahawks-Bears game, Caleb Williams’ skills for Chicago, Seattle’s running game tonight and their receiver depth behind JSN, the Huskies’ comeback win at Nebraska last weekend, the ongoing quarterback situation, and UW’s running game. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Lee Sterling, gambling expert with Paramount Sports, shares his best bets for the NFL and college football weekend including UW-Nebraska and Seahawks-Bears on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dick Fain to talk about Monday night’s Seahawks-Bears game, Caleb Williams’ skills and adding Quenton Nelson, plus Seattle’s tackles and Jeffery Simmons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks with a new All Pro guard, the line movement with Grey Zabel that the trade forces, the huge amount of trade deadline deals in the modern NFL, the Bears adding Jeffery Simmons, Seattle’s win over Kansas City, their plan for running backs, and Caleb Williams’ skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Rick Neuheisel, former Washington coach turned CBS Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Huskies’ quarterback situation with Elijah Brown and Demond Williams, how Jedd Fisch is handling the situation, facing Nebraska this week with a good quarterback, the Ducks’ big downfall, Ohio State facing USC, and his pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Seattle’s win over Kansas City on Sunday night, John Schneider’s place among the best General Managers in the game, the Seahawks adding Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis, Bears coming to Seattle for Monday Night Football, and the Browns vs. Steelers for the North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about going to Lincoln, Nebraska this week for the Huskies game, the history of the Cornhuskers program and key players over the years, quarterback Anthony Colandrea presenting challenges, the Ducks falling apart in 2026, the Neuheisel family, and Lincoln Riley’s situation with USC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Kraken’s last week including one win and one loss, a major injury to a key player and how he will be replaced moving forward, recent top pick Berkly Catton and his development, who Toronto is bringing to town on Wednesday, and his experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks win over the Chiefs on Sunday night, the trade for Quenton Nelson, what Jonathan Taylor will require in a trade, the Bears coming to Seattle next Monday night, various injury updates and situations around the league, and the undefeated Vikings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down the Seahawks trade for Colts guard Quenton Nelson, his current playing ability after a decorated career with eight pro bowls, how he will affect the Seahawks offense and Grey Zabel with offensive line changes, Nelson’s career in Indianapolis and line partners, plus the compensation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey join Dave Softy Mahler for The Husky Honks as the guys discuss the quarterback decision for Washington, how Jedd Fisch is handling the timing of the decision, the running back stable right now, the matchup with Nebraska - who is strong defensively - and how to gameplan for them, and the news with Landen Hatchett. 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 Dante Moore being done for the year, UW and Oregon’s seasons being comparable, the Huskies facing Nebraska this week, UCLA as a playoff team, Jeremiah Smith’s high Heisman odds, Deion Sanders’ future, and coach moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Schultz, Host with Locked On Colts, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Indianapolis trading future Hall of Fame guard Quenton Nelson to the Hawks, not seeing any slippage in production recently, his leadership impact for the Colts, his flexibility, the big reset happening in Indy, and Nelson’s contract situation going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the strange referee decisions in the team’s 2-2 draw in San Diego, a defensive learning moment for a young player, updated injuries to the squad with just three games left, and the two games this week against Houston then up in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies basketball coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his tenure on Montlake so far going into year three, getting some guys back from an incomplete team last year, the financial situation for the program and their need for more money, scheduling challenges, and the defensive abilities of the Huskies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of the Seattle Seahawks run game, why they should not trade for Jonathan Taylor, the offensive line’s year and trying to turn things around, the matchup with Kansas City, plus some Huskies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soren Petro, host on 810 WHB in Kansas City, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his Chiefs coming to Seattle to face the Seahawks, Ken Walker’s big season so far, getting back to Super Bowl quality, guarding JSN, KC’s rush defense, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.