Softy & Dick Interviews

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk all about some quarterbacks in the NFL Draft this year - JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, Michael Penix, and Jayden Daniels - plus Seahawks leadership comments and decision about Geno Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners and MLB outfielder Steven Souza Jr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the impact of Driveline and Ty France’s situation, Matt Brash’s injury and not having surgery, the M’s financial place, Mitch Haniger returning and his history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about why he picked UW, talking with Dillon Johnson, being in Houston for the title game, his SEC passing stats, playing under Coach Mike Leach, and NIL impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Troy Dannen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his time at UW so far, program finances, Mike Hopkins’ place as the basketball coach, new facilities, the new football staff and a possible new playoff format. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Leaf, NFL Network Combine Analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the year for UW football and Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels emerging with LSU last season, Bo Nix’s passing abilities, and what Brock Bowers would give Seattle. 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 the future of the Pac-2, who will have the better pro career between Michael Penix and Bo Nix, the future of Mike Hopkins, and Big Ten projections. 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 club’s loss in Los Angeles last week, injuries to the team, Pedro de la Vega's first game and fitness, honoring Ozzie Alonso, and Austin FC coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomas Tatar, Seattle Kraken winger, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s big overtime win over Boston last night at Climate Pledge, what they need to add at the trade deadline coming up, playing on home ice this year, and his nickname. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UW wide receiver Rome Odunze joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 2023 season for Washington, his decision to participate in the NFL Combine this week and goals for his time in Indy, outside draft projections, and possible teams. 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 the court storming controversy, WSU’s big win over Arizona and place in the tournament, if Mike Hopkins will be fired, and Gonzaga sitting on the bubble now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Rang of Fox Sports and Locked On Seahawks joins Ian Furness, in for Softy and Dick today, to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft including a breakdown of the tight end position and fits for the Seahawks at #16 including DE Chop Robinson from Penn State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington State basketball Head Coach Kyle Smith joins Ian Furness, in for Softy and Dick today, to talk about the Cougars’ big win at Arizona last night, the season overall that has WSU at the top of the Pac-12 plus his role and future as the Head Coach there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Ian Furness, sitting in for Softy and Dick today, to talk about their anniversary season getting started on Saturday with a game against LAFC plus newcomer Pedro de la Vega and how he can help them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports joins Dick Fain to talk about Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, UConn leading the way for much of the year, Purdue’s last tourney situation, and the Pac-12 game tonight between Oregon and Washington State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Krueger of Root Sports joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about Heart Health Day and the importance of getting checked by a doctor, including telling his story about a scary situation years back, plus talks about Mariners and if they are better in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about the spending by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jim Harbaugh taking over the Chargers team, Ryan Grubb moving from Montlake to Renton, and the health of college football overall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about what the Seahawks will do at quarterback in 2024 with Geno Smith and Drew Lock, the likelihood of a trade that sends Smith elsewhere, the tweet by Adam Schefter, and Micah Parsons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Grubb, new Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator and former Washington Huskies Offensive Coordinator, talks about the wild last month and move to the NFL, building a connection with Mike Macdonald and his new weapons with the Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of the Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the newly accepted format for the College Football Playoff, the future of the playoff, if there is a right number for playoff teams, and the transfer laws being debated in D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks President Chuck Arnold joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show to talk about the state of the team under new leadership, the Ring of Honor in 2024, and changes coming to the fan experience and at Lumen Field for the season ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken President Tod Leiweke joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show to talk about how the team is doing working through their third season in existence and in the Wild Card hunt, the growth of the team, league and sport in Seattle, and what's ahead for the club looking forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC President Hugh Weber joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show to talk about the state of the team, if the team would want a new stadium, their new training facility at Longacres, streaming on Apple TV, and the World Cup coming in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners President Jerry Dipoto joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show to talk about the state of the roster and team entering 2024 plus the season ahead, the trades that were made to build the roster, if more signings are coming before April, and their pitching staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show and talks about the school moving to the Big Ten from the Pac-12, the big leadership changes also happening at UW, and NIL affecting the college athletics landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Storm President Alisha Valavanis joins Dave Softy Mahler on our annual Presidents Day show to talk about the team adding two new big-time players that can bring the team back to the top of the league, plus the growth of the league, team, and women's sports overall in the Seattle and national landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.