Softy & Dick Interviews

Gregg Rosenthall of the NFL Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks trading for quarterback Sam Howell, how it influences Seattle’s moves in the draft, signing linebacker Tyrel Dodson from Buffalo, and Jamal Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.I. Halsell, NFL Agent and former Washington Salary Cap Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Commanders sending quarterback Sam Howell to the Seahawks via trade today, his career, and the motivation of both teams to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Harris, former Washington Huskies and current Seattle Seahawks center, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about returning to the Northwest, Scott Huff being the Offensive Line Coach, his role on the team, and the recent Dawgs’ success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Sims, Seattle Mariners broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s Spring Training action so far, the state of the team now, the upgrades at multiple positions, Julio Rodriguez, Luis Castillo and the pitching staff plus the Astros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about NFL free agency and surprises so far, the tampering period, Russell Wilson joining the Steelers, former Ravens not joining Mike Macdonald in Seattle, and the Seahawks quarterback situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Washington Huskies basketball season coming to an end with the loss to USC, UW’s next coach after Mike Hopkins, Nick Saban’s Capitol Hill comments, and NIL in college athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Hamilton, Washington Huskies basketball broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the UW season coming to an end with a Pac-12 tourney loss to USC today, the Mike Hopkins era ending too, and the program’s next Head Coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Garrard, play-by-play voice of Utah State basketball, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Aggies’ great season so far, the personality of Head Coach Danny Sprinkle and if would want to leave Utah for Seattle and the Huskies’ program. 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 replacing Mike Hopkins, the various candidates for the Huskies job, the Pac-12 Tourney ahead, the Big Ten move, and transfer portal. 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 game in Philadelphia on Saturday being rained out, the odd dynamics within that situation, the massive injury report, and facing Colorado this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corbin Smith of Sports Illustrated and Locked On Seahawks podcast joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what the Hawks are doing in free agency, bringing back Noah Fant, the post-Pete era, rebuilding the offensive line, and Leonard Williams. 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 Washington Huskies basketball job being open now and who may be in line for UW’s job, the NCAA tournament bracket bubble, and conference tourneys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to the previous hour’s UW Memorable Play bracket, then discuss John Schneider’s comments about the recent Seahawks moves, Mike Macdonald’s comments on Geno Smith, and more Seahawks. 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 offensive issues after a 0-0 draw last week, having more injuries this week after Pedro de la Vega went down, and playing in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald, new Head Coach of the Seahawks, joins Mike Holmgren to talk about building his new staff in Seattle, hiring Ryan Grubb as his Offensive Coordinator, Geno Smith’s situation coming back, the safety position, plus the draft and free agency ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jedd Fisch, new Head Coach of the Washington Huskies, joins Mike Holmgren to talk about taking over on Montlake, his transition back to college, how he built his new UW roster including the NIL factor, his offense’s design, and working alongside Bill Belichick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Watts joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his personal health and family situation with Slick, his son Isaiah Watts playing at Washington State and why he is not on Montlake with UW, and if Kyle Smith’s future will still be in Pullman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devin Culp, former Huskies and future NFL tight end, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his huge performance at the NFL Combine last week, his loyalty to Washington during the NIL era in college sports, and celebrating the big 2023 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the enthusiasm for baseball in Los Angeles heading into the 2024 season, Caleb Williams at the NFL Combine, the Russell Wilson era coming to an end in Denver, and Kalen DeBoer taking over at Bama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Russell Wilson era ending in Denver and where the quarterback goes from here, the Hawks making moves yesterday including cutting Jamal Adams, and rethinking extensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Westover, former Washington Huskies tight end, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his injury that affected his participation in the NFL Combine, talking to NFL teams ahead of the draft, Ryan Grubb joining the Seahawks, and the 2023 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and the Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NFL Combine last week for Huskies, Big Ten quarterbacks, the playoff format, Lorenzo Romar news, and replacing Mike Hopkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy, College Basketball Writer for the Sporting News and Fox Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark getting the scoring record, WSU and Gonzaga’s spots in the tournament, Danny Sprinkle, and the Huskies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Krisztal, Broncos Reporter for KOA Radio in Denver, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Broncos cutting ties with Russell Wilson, how they can handle his financial situation, the blame pie, their quarterback history, and Mike Penix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Denver Broncos cutting ties with Russell Wilson, Michael Penix’s week at the NFL Combine, who helped themselves during the combine, Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams, and offensive lineman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.