Softy & Dick Interviews

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how he spent his off-season, his feelings on the team and his offense starting the season on Sunday, Obed Vargas departing, a major injury, and his keeper. 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 Jonah Coleman at the NFL level plus the potential new CFP system including how a format would affect the regular season, Washington, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from the 32 Bar and Grill to talk about the ongoing break right now, his travel to Arizona, the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win, playoff feelings, his first season, goalies, and the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daniels from KOMO-TV joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the latest comments from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver surrounding expansion in 2026 and next steps, plus the new Millionaire Tax in Washington State affecting pro athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Martinez, Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about 2026 ahead for the franchise including jerseys, number retirements and stadium plans, the new television-viewing plan, and the new ball-strike call system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Coach Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look back at the Seahawks Super Bowl Championship win over the Patriots, Sam Darnold’s meaning on the title and his contract, plus the future of the organization including Kenneth Walker III. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Ginnitti from SpoTrac joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Sam Darnold’s contract situation after winning the Super Bowl, potential ideal deals for JSN, Witherspoon, Woolen, Kupp, Walker, Williams, and Seattle’s cap space for 2026 ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Patriots quarterback, plus current Boston Radio Host and New England Color Analyst - Scott Zolak joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to answer the question of what happened to his team in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye’s game, and what’s ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan, voice of the NFL on Westwood One and CBS, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Seahawks’ blowout win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Sam Darnold and his story, if Kenneth Walker was the correct MVP pick, the streaker, and repeating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the behavior of sports fans around championships, Softy’s time at the Seahawks Super Bowl parade earlier today, Petros’ parade history, and if Pete Carroll watched it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Seattle blowing out New England in the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s performance and narrative shifting career, what comes next for the Seahawks now, and Kenneth Walker III’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame legend Walter Jones joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s Super Bowl LX championship, being in Santa Clara for the game, Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker’s performances, the offensive line, 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 Dick Fain to talk about the Super Bowl being in his backyard in the Bay Area last week, a plan to improve the College Football Playoff, and NBA All Star Game this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seattle Seahawks receiver Sidney Rice joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about yesterday’s championship win over the Patriots, the defensive performance and dominant effort, the state of the franchise, and if this team is better than his in 2013. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Hugh Millen as he dives deeper into the Super Bowl championship for the Seahawks, the defensive performance and potential for the shutout, Sam Darnold’s game, the MVP, and a comparison to 2013. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan, Westwood One’s NFL announcer for Super Bowl LX, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Sunday’s game and the culture of the Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori and Seattle’s defense stopping Drake Maye, and narratives of the appeal of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer, newly with The Athletic, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss his new job and leaving Jeff Bezos’ Post, Jody Allen’s job done overseeing the franchise over recent years, Sam Darnold’s big success, and the potential for Seattle dominating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his pick for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots, including some special prop bet picks like the first half under, anthem, receiver stats and the MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen, our resident KJR quarterback, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his feelings about the Super Bowl two days away, the health situation with Nick Emmanwori right now, the scheme battle between the teams and their coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his memories from two Super Bowls, the matchup between the Hawks and Patriots, as opposed to Denver, his career, the end of it, and Nick Emmanwori’s injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Garcia, former 49ers and NFL quarterback, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about Sam Darnold’s journey to Seattle, the matchups between the Seahawks and Patriots Sunday, and what he’s promoting there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports legend Bo Jackson sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about young multi-sport athletes, who he admires, his famous run in Seattle, college sports’ situation, not watching football now, and his health advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary broadcaster Jim Gray joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Bo Jackson stopping by the set moments earlier, a Bo story, Tom Brady not having a dog in this Super Bowl fight, Sunday’s game, his career moments, and Vegas collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined on Super Bowl Radio Row by Mike Holmgren, along with his former quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, to discuss their time together, Drake Maye skills, both running games, Nick Emmanwori, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Huskies coach and current CBS Analyst Rick Neuheisel sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Radio Row to talk about the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold and his long journey, the Demond Williams situation at UW, then he gives Softy his shirt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.