Softy & Dick Interviews

Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Seattle’s big win over Arizona last weekend, the Rams game coming up, Russell Wilson’s place in New York after another injury, the best teams in the NFL, and more Bills struggles. 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 team’s season ending loss in Minnesota last weekend, the change at goalkeeper, various roster questions for the off-season ahead, and a 2025 reflection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Washington’s loss in Wisconsin last weekend, the rumors surrounding Jedd Fisch and his future in Seattle  or elsewhere, if UCLA is an option, and their stadium situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks game in Los Angeles this weekend, the Giants quarterbacks, Buffalo leadership jobs, Klint Kubiak’s hireability after this year in Seattle, plus Joe Burrow status for a return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Big Ten equity deal, UCLA’s move from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium, UW’s loss to Wisconsin, Jedd Fisch’s future on Montlake or elsewhere, and the poor A.P. Poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler welcomes in Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as the guys discuss what the heck happened in UW’s loss in Wisconsin, Jedd Fisch’s future as the head coach and his desires plus Purdue coming up Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football expert Danny Kanell from Bet Online joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about tomorrow’s game between the Huskies and Badgers, UW’s season, Jedd Fisch’s status, Big Ten rooting interests, and LSU facing Alabama this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look ahead to the Huskies game tomorrow in Wisconsin, Jedd Fisch’s future at UW or elsewhere, the Seahawks adding Rashid Shaheed from the Saints this week and Seattle’s game Sunday against Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, Gambling Expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his best bets for the football weekend ahead including UW’s game in Wisconsin tomorrow and the Seahawks game on Sunday against Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Huskies coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dick Fain to discuss how he would recruit players to rainy Seattle, the latest rankings, UW’s upcoming game in Wisconsin on Saturday, Deion Sanders in Colorado and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dick Fain sits down with Mike Holmgren for the hour at 520 Bar and Grill to discuss Sam Darnold’s incredible season for the Seahawks, the win last week in Washington, Seattle trading for Saints’ receiver Rashid Shaheed, and other NFL news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the historic World Series and epic conclusion last weekend with specific major plays, the Dodgers winning without a dominant Shohei Ohtani later, and Toronto fans in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Softy’s trip to Wisconsin this week, the Cardinals coming to Seattle this week, the Seahawks with MVP candidate Sam Darnold, a weird trade idea, plus the Cowboys and Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Dodgers’ World Series title over the Blue Jays, the joy of seeing Toronto fans suffer defeat, and some college football including USC’s successes under Lincoln Riley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Kyler Murray’s injury with the Cardinals, Jayden Daniels’ injury with the Commanders, trade deadline moves including Sauce Gardner and Rashid Shaheed, and Buffalo beating the Chiefs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bowden from The Athletic, SiriusXM, and MLB Network joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the incredible World Series last week, the Mariners season and where they go from here including an off-season plan, moves, and big decisions. 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 team’s season-saving win last night in game two at home, game three in Minnesota this Saturday, the major strategic changes and a possible new injury. 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 College Football Playoff rankings, UW coming in at 23, the playoff expectations for the Huskies, Oregon, BYU, and other major games ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks trading for New Orleans Saints receiver Rashid Shaheed, what the move means for the rest of the positional depth currently, his skills and size, what to expect, and the compensation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Lewis, one of the Husky Honks, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for a mini version of the Honks on Tuesday to talk about UW’s running game, where the team is at, at the bye, facing Wisconsin this Saturday and the biggest worries, plus the ranking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fletcher Mackel, Sports Director of WDSU television in New Orleans, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Hawks trading for Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed earlier today, how he could thrive in Seattle’s offense, and the compensation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies basketball analyst Jason Hamilton joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s season under Danny Sprinkle starting tonight, the roster with many new players, leaders on the team, guard play, Franck Kepnang, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacson Bevens from Cigar Thoughts joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Sam Darnold’s incredible season from a pro Geno Smith perspective, the big offensive success including the job by the offensive line, and the Hawks’ dominant win last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks commanding win over the Commanders in Washington including Darnold’s play, Jayden Daniels staying in, the offensive line, and Seattle’s defensive dominance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Levine from FOX 13 joins to talk about the upcoming Mariners offsesaon, his appearance on Jeopardy, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.