Softy & Dick Interviews

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners’ 22-0 loss yesterday in Milwaukee, the Seahawks bringing on Terrion Arnold and what Hard Knocks showed of the situation, if Aaron Donald is going to come out of retirement with the Los Angeles Rams, and the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen after Training Camp practice at the VMAC to talk about the impact of Chris Petersen on his life at Boise State, his health and body at 34 years old, if he had any retirement thoughts last offseason, teaching young players, and Derick Hall on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 2025 season and improving on his early career success on Montlake, his family with a grandfather who played at UW and dad who had a big role in the military, his optimal position on the offensive line, Freshman Kodi Greene, the group they have, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the UW AP Poll ranking and his placement, the Big Ten, Indiana’s championship defense, the Oregon Ducks, a bill vote in the Senate being on his radar, Jedd Fisch’s ranking by one writer and his place, and a college super-league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about celebrating his birthday today, the team’s recent loss to Vancouver, Jesus Ferreira suffering an injury that will keep him out two months, other injuries on the team, plus his postgame comments about wanting a signing and the team’s fan support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Kaley Campen, a Producer for HBO’s Hard Knocks, joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss this year’s show covering the Seattle Seahawks, including the team’s editorial control, having cameras installed in every room of the VMAC, the taping schedule for HBO, the show’s headquarters, the level of profanity they avoid and the Terrion Arnold cliffhanger. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners’ series win in Houston over the weekend including the many performances that helped Seattle to two wins, then they discuss the odd Colt Emerson situation including what people have said about his injury and not being ready for MLB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

College football analyst and broadcaster Yogi Roth joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the WSU enthusiasm for the Apple Cup right now, the history of the Apple Cup, UW’s roster in 2026 and the questions facing the Huskies, Demond Williams and his trying to leave Washington, how Jedd Fisch has dealt with it, and quarterbacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Chris Daniels from Komo News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week and how it affects NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas potentially, the situation down in Portland and the future of the Blazers affecting expansion, plus a new group bidding for ownership of a new Seattle franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold, what the tape shows from his time in Detroit, if the human being fits the organization and players, the cornerback depth chart now, Jayden Daniels behavior with LSU using #5 again, and the Seahawks offense leaning on Sam Darnold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tacoma Rainiers second baseman Ryan Bliss sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium to talk about his stolen base record for Tacoma, almost always having the green light, his journey to get back to the Mariners, his timeline with the young age of 27, the speed of MLB, Brock Rodden, Colt Emerson, and Laz Montes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Seattle-native and golf legend Fred Couples, who talks about the Boeing Classic this week, how he’s currently hitting the ball, future retirement, a PGA Tour stop in the Northwest, the future with LIV Golf, Tiger Woods’ situation, the frustrating Seattle Mariners, and equipment changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold, the controversy around signing a player that currently has legal issues, the Mariners continuing to lose and the hopes for a playoff berth still, Colt Emerson going down to Tacoma, the changes to come and window for a title berth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the losing Mariners not being able to find answers and continuing to struggle despite a great roster, feeling bad for Cal Raleigh who has fallen off a cliff, how long this team will keep Dan Wilson as their manager, Colt Emerson being optioned to Tacoma, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Abe Lucas, Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after the day of practice at Training Camp to talk about the feelings last season during their run to the Super Bowl, Hard Knocks being in and around the building this year, Mike Macdonald’s demeanor, the tightness of the group, and his goals for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio from PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Terrion Arnold interest by the Seahawks and other NFL teams, if Arnold will able to play in the preseason, the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson the starter for week one of the preseason, if Aaron Donald’s decision is coming this week, and Kyler Murray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the sale of the Lakers to a Kushner and former head of Disney, then he shares some of his in-house produced songs on his radio show, discusses the Dodgers’ dominance, Elise Woodward taking over as the voice of UW football and the WNBA drama with Sophie Cunningham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how the 2026 Mariners season will end, the frustrating use of Michael Rucker, Jerry Dipoto’s future being in question, the lack of leadership and top players speaking to the media throughout the year, the money owed to Cal Raleigh, and Dan Wilson’s odd comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Matt Dery from the Locked On Lions podcast in Detroit joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Terrion Arnold situation including what he is currently in trouble for, if the Lions moved on too quickly from him, his quality on the field, what kind of a prospect he was coming out of the draft, and the current state of the Lions’ team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team ending its seven game losing streak with a 3-0 win at home with three more home games ahead, the many injuries the team has suffered, what is behind the amount, and statuses for all of his hurt players, plus tomorrow’s big match. 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 state of the Apple Cup and its future, the possible new model for the College Football Playoff and play-in, the new bill in congress that will not likely get enough support in the House, plus this year’s game between UW and Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy sits down with Dave Softy Mahler after the Training Camp practice to talk about getting back to business at the VMAC, being a film junkie, facing double teams from offensive lines and his stance in those scenarios, the amount of snaps he plays for Seattle’s defense, and looking ahead to his next contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks possibly signing cornerback Terrion Arnold amidst his trouble legal situation, what Byron Murphy needs to do to earn a nine-figure deal like Quinnen Williams got from Dallas, the Hard Knocks episode with f-bombs from Thomas Hammock, plus Devon Witherspoon’s deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the ongoing issues with the Mariners right now, where the blame is spread on the team, Cal Raleigh’s stunning regression at the plate, how Dan Wilson has gotten better, how many decisions Dan actually makes, and Jeff Nelson not in the M’s’ Top 50. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Mr. Mariner, Alvin Davis joins the show to talk about how honored he is to be apart of this celebration and how proud he is of the organization, how he loved the King Dome and favorite memories as a Mariners player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.