Softy & Dick Interviews

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT sits down on radio row with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Super Bowl setup in the Bay Area, the actual game on Sunday between the Seahawks and Patriots, plus all the reports surrounding the Hawks’ sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Walters, former Juanita High School and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about Sunday’s game, who can contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Mike Macdonald’s defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Leaf, former WSU quarterback and current college football analyst, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about the state of the UW and WSU rivalry, the Demond Williams situation, and his Super Bowl LX pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks offensive line and how it has grown, the Grey Zabel draft pick and his skills, how the Patriots can win on Sunday, and the coaching factor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about enjoying the Super Bowl experience so far, Grey Zabel next to him on the line, his personal growth, his offensive coaches, Sam Darnold, and Seattle’s defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Krueger of KNBR Radio in San Francisco sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Radio Row to revisit the 49ers blowout loss to Seattle two weeks ago in the Divisional Round, the Hawks chances against the Patriots, and traffic this weekend. 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 give his pick for the Super Bowl, UW basketball’s current situation and the state of the program looking ahead to 2026-27, viewership, and the Bay Area setup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two former Patriots quarterbacks - Hugh Millen and Scott Zolak, also a Patriots Radio Analyst - join Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the doughnut box story from their playing days, Sam Darnold’s career turn now, and how New England’s defense stops Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks legend Lofa Tatupu joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss his three interception day against the Eagles, his memories from Super Bowl XL, what he would tell this year’s team, the 2026 Hawks’ defense, and his Super Bowl EQC party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Florio, the Seahawks and Patriots winding up in the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s groove going into Sunday, Seattle’s Dark Side defense, and how New England stops Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Price from The Boston Globe joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Patriots’ road to the Super Bowl this year, their defense being what they do best and how they win games, 2nd year quarterback Drake Maye, and the Seahawks sale story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Canzano from the Bald Faced Truth radio show down in Oregon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the reported upcoming sale of the Seahawks from the estate of Paul Allen, Jody Allen’s role in this, Jeff Bezos and potential new owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his motivations for 2026 after getting so close in 2025, last season, wanting to add one more bat, Eugenio Suarez, and the team’s current finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Browne, former Skyline and USC quarterback and college teammate of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Sam’s big season for Seattle, the NFC Championship, his turnovers, and Super Bowl ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen for the hour as our quarterback begins to break down various dimensions of Super Bowl LX including matchups to watch and route concepts, K9’s day, and then hear from d-end Derick Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariners iconic and legendary announcer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his retirement announcement for after the 2026 season ends and why now, his plans for the year ahead, Dave Niehaus, last season, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren is joined by NBC’s Super Bowl Color Commentator Cris Collinsworth to talk about the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, skill players, Super Bowl LX, the Patriots, and Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame, alongside Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Westover, former Washington Huskies tight end and current New England fullback, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his time with the Patriots, preparing to face his hometown Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the makeup of the team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk all about the NFC Championship last Sunday, the atmosphere in Seattle, the game itself, the Sam Darnold critics quieting, Seattle playing for Super Bowl redemption, and Bill Belichick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame in his first year and the fallout with voters and the organization, the latest coaching news around the NFL, and John Schneider’s epic job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Sam Darnold being the first USC quarterback to start a Super Bowl, Sam’s funny family connection, future in Seattle, Mike McDaniel with the Chargers, and Bill Belichick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 5-1 win last night, the recent offensive explosion, the greatness of Alexander Overchkin and seeing him last night, plus the Seahawks win last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Beyrouti from Venue Kings joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the prices for Seahawks fans looking to go to Super Bowl LX, the historical comparison with the price, Patriots fans, trying to time out cheaper tickets, and who controls tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Zolak - former Patriots quarterback plus current New England color analyst and Boston radio host - joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Super Bowl ahead, their AFC title win, the Patriots’ road to get here, Drake Maye, and Bill Belichick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen, a new member of the Pacific Northwest Sports Hall of Fame, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to today’s awesome breaking news, the news that Bill Belichick is not making the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Drake Maye’s injury level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.