Softy & Dick Interviews

Aaron Goldsmith, Seattle Mariners broadcaster on ROOT Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about and react to Jerry Dipoto’s comments about the Mariners in 2024, the situation at third base for the M’s, and fighting for the AL West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about moving from Pullman to Montlake, Jen Cohen, the timing of the move, fundraising for UW now, how NIL alters his job and college athletics, plus the finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 2024 Mariners including their offseason additions, the pitching plus the health of the rotation, keeping Mitch Haniger healthy, Ty France’s rebound, and the AL West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s Pro Day today and how much pro days matter to the draft stock of players, then discuss the NFL’s newly adopted rules for the 2024 season including hip-drop-tackles and kickoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain inside Hec Ed to talk about his opening press conference, having an accent, his on-court strategies and play style, plus his new A.D. Pat Chun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pat Chun moving from WSU to UW as the Huskies’ new Athletic Director, the situation and the gambling allegations against Shohei Ohtani, and Deion Sanders handling his son with Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Zierlein from the NFL Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the wide receiver class in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Huskies’ Pro Day coming up, Byron Murphy with Texas and other defensive linemen, plus USC’s Caleb Williams. 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 Washington hiring Pat Chun to be the new Athletic Director, the culture fit, Kyle Smith going from WSU to Stanford, and PJ Carlesimo’s comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Washington hiring Pat Chun from Washington State as their new Athletic Director and the Troy Dannan era on Montlake, then react to Mike Macdonald’s comments about Jamal Adams earlier today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s frustrating loss in San Jose last weekend, the increasing number of injuries and what’s behind them, plus facing the Galaxy in L.A. on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ Carlesimo, former basketball head coach and current Westwood One announcer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Danny Sprinkle taking over at UW, his experience at the 1989 Final Four in Seattle, and Gonzaga’s in the Sweet 16 again. 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 Bryan Woo picking up an injury at the start of the year, the 2024 team starting this week including their new additions, returning bats, and third base questions. 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 Washington hiring Danny Sprinkle as Head Coach, Kyle Smith going from WSU to Stanford, John Calipari losing again, and the NCAA Tournament so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about taking over at UW and his history and connections with the school and town, his coaching style, the transfer portal, and his coaching staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance Zierlein, NFL Draft Analyst for the NFL Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Sam Howell now with the Seahawks, the divided analyst feelings on JJ McCarthy, how teams view Michael Penix’s injury history, and more on the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of the Wilner Hotline and San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Troy Dannen leaving Washington for Nebraska for the same Athletic Director job, his time on Montlake, and what comes next for the Husky program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Troy Dannen leaving Washington for Nebraska today to be their Athletic Director, his tenure on the job for UW including a few stories, what’s next for the Huskies, and what he believes in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of college athletics in the NIL era, Justin Fields having a new home with the Steelers, the Jets situation and politician Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott’s situation, and Sam Howell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks legend Doug Baldwin joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his life after football and moving forward mentally, the team parting ways with Pete Carroll and making big changes, NIL in college ball, Geno Smith and the offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Will Wade and UW, Pac-12 representation in the NCAA Tournament this season, the transfer portal opening, and Stanford’s fired coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 1-1 draw with Colorado last weekend, Colorado’s late goal, the red card to Josh Atencio, plus injury updates and the San Jose game ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan, Broadcaster for CBS, TNT and Westwood One, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh, the Seahawks quarterback situation, Danny Sprinkle, the NCAA Tournament ahead, the idea of expanding the tourney, and Kansas. 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 NIT tournament plus the NCAA tournament including odd seeding, Gonzaga’s position, double digit seeds that can make a run, and final four predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about looking forward to the 2024 season starting, the pitching staff overall, comments made about the state of the team last year, his Spring Training, and the roster changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Schwartz, former Oregon and NFL lineman, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to discuss the Ducks and Dawgs move to the Big Ten, Nick Saban making NIL comments this week, the state of college athletics, and the Huskies football program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.