Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Mike Macdonald says he got some help preparing for the Super Bowl from someone who "might have a conflict of interest" who is he talking about?  Francis Williams joins the show to talk about the NBA summer league, the update on a Sonics return, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Powell joins the show to talk about the Mariners first half struggles, is this more frustrating that previous iterations of the Mariners?  How special is Nick Emmanwori and what does he allow the Seahawks to do schematically on the defensive side of the ball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mariners get swept in Miami, this team is just playing little league baseball right now, can they turn it around?  Bret Boone joins the show to talk Mariners after getting swept in Miami.  Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain move on past Belgium to play France in the semifinal, how captivating is the world cup at this stage with all the stars showing out?  Is toughness valued in soccer as much as other sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners loss on Wednesday in Miami including the final at-bat and lack of knowledge about their challenges, and their frustrating nature of the organization throughout the entirety of the season, then they get to Fun with Audio including sound from the World Cup and a funny Mets announcer clip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jerry Brewer about the United State soccer loss on Monday to Belgium and the feelings about the team during World Cup action, the sports’ following in the country and lack of producing young stars, then the guys discuss the possible changing focus of baseball teams when it comes to wins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Washington Athletic Director Pat Chun about the World Cup, UW Women, basketball, the Brendan Sorsby situation and more, then they react to that entire conversation before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick and Jackson to talk about the World Cup and USA team’s ending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen react to last night’s frustrating Mariners loss and the baserunning mistake in extra innings, then Mike Florio joins to discuss the USA loss in the World Cup, Donald Trump’s involvement, and soccer interest in the country, then they discuss the youth soccer pay-to-play model before getting to Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

In the second hour, Dick Fain talks to Petros Papadakis about his family restaurant, his soccer interest growing up and in the current World Cup, the intersection of politics and soccer, plus LeBron James’ legacy in Los Angeles as he leaves, then Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts rejoin the show to discuss Christian Pulisic’s behavior around the tourney. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the World Cup and United States loss, the Mariners going away from the piggyback, and the seasons for Bryan Woo and Cal Raleigh so far, then they discuss Dan Wilson’s job managing the M’s and why he has September success plus the Seahawks running back depth chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

In the first hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts react to the United States losing in the World Cup Round of 16 to Belgium and why they played so poorly in the loss, then the guys turn their attention to the Mariners including their recent successes and series starting up in Miami with M’s Analyst Bill Krueger, then get Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In the second hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen, and Jackson Felts chat with Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News about the United States loss in the World Cup Round of 16 once again, to Belgium once again, in a game where Christian Pulisic and many others didn’t show up and play to the potential, plus they discuss soccer’s future in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In the third hour, Dick Fain, Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts continue to discuss the U.S. loss to Belgium in the World Cup last night, the expectations going into the tournament, the National Anthem in Seattle before the game, the FIFA and FOX presentation of the games, plus audio from Analyst Alexi Lalas discussing his takeaways from the big loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

In the third hour, Softy and Dick talk to Jerry Brewer about the US Mens National Team's big win on Wednesday, the beef in the WNBA and Lebron leaving the Lakers. Then the guys discuss Matt Miller and the GoFundMe for his arm amputation as well as Hardball Pregame heading in the Mariners tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Boone joins the show to talk about the Mariner's struggles, how he thinks they're still a playoff team, his level of concern with Cal Raleigh and what is wrong with Bryan Woo on the road. Then. Softy and Dick continue discussing Bryan Woo's road woes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Softy and Dick discuss the USMNT win over Bosnia and the red card given to Folarin Balogun and how soccer players are soft. Then the return of the Piggyback! Can the Mariners just change the name already? Also, Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Softy and Dick get ready for the USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina match tonight. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joins the guys to give an update on all things NFL. Then Fun with Audio as well as a visit from the always kooky and crazy Petros Papadakis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the future of the Portland Trail Blazers with their new ownership and uncertain stadium situation, plus LeBron James’ upcoming move with it now official that he is leaving Los Angeles, then Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young joins the show after his two home run game on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the future of top ranked Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson including his timeline to join the big leagues, how it relates to the current M’s rotation situation, then get to an longer Fun with Audio including audio of Dianna Russini’s traffic stop with a police officer’s body-cam footage. See omnystudio.com/listene...

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Portland Radio Host Chad Doing about the future of the Portland Trail Blazers with their new ownership and their uncertain stadium situation, then hear  comments from Mariners Manager Dan Wilson before game, then Sounders Coach Brian Schmetzer reacts to some World Cup games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the many problems with the Seattle Mariners right now and try to figure out if they are overreacting to the team and their hopes for the rest of the season riding on fixing so many problems, then they have Fun with Audio, reacting to some audio clips, including a wannabe sports fan politician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the WNBA and the league’s treatment of Caitlin Clark, plus the job Dan Wilson is doing as Mariners Manager this year, the future deal for Hawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon and how it relates to JSN, plus Chris Johnson having ALS, including a personal story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the M’s last week and ongoing Mariners issues with Randy Arozarena’s defense, the need to help the offense, and more, then revisit audio from 2024 about Dan Wilson, plus hit the BRC Golden Moment - Justin Hollander speaking about M’s fans on Twitter and radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about Cal Raleigh’s lack of home runs and the Mariners’ reliance on homers, then professional golfer Joel Dahmen joins the show to discuss the World Cup, M’s, recent U.S. Open, a possible PGA Tour event coming to Seattle, and his Junior Golf event, then they hear some Fun with Audio clips. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain listen and react to a couple Caitlin Clark audio clips from the week and talk about how she is getting treated by the WNBA, discuss the Mariners and expectations for Julio Rodriguez, plus Portland’s rough arena situation before Jackson Felts shares his thoughts on the United States loss to Turkiye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...