Softy & Dick Interviews

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about joining the show during a game-day and his process, the debuts of rookies and new players for the team including a new Finnish player, and Philipp Grubauer’s return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks swapping Geno Smith for Sam Darnold at quarterback, where the Hawks now stand at wide receiver after trading DK, and possible moves in free agency. 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 Great Osobor at Washington, the WCC final tonight, Big Ten television scheduling, Dan Lanning’s extension with Oregon, and Cam Ward’s issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks moves in free agency and where things stand with the offensive line right now, who is left on the market to sign for the line and the swap at quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Play By Play Voice Paul Allen from KFAN in Minnesota joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing Sam Darnold, what he saw from Sam in 2024, the positives and negatives and skills Darnold brings both on and off the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz in Pittsburgh joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about and explain why the Steelers traded for and signed DK Metcalf from the Seahawks yesterday, what the Steelers do at quarterback now with DK acquired, Russell Wilson, and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing Sam Darnold to be their new quarterback, DK Metcalf being traded to the Steelers, what it means for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and comparing the Hawks and Vikings offensive lines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Duke's win over UNC and their rise to #1, Cooper Flagg's upcoming NBA decision, how Auburn and MSU are looking heading into the tourney, and the state of Huskies hoops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to the breaking news that the Seahawks have sent Geno Smith to the Raiders for a second round pick, the thinking of John Schneider behind the move, and where the team goes from here at QB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his thoughts on the Seahawks trading Geno Smith to the Raiders, what’s going on with his program this weekend, recruiting efforts, and Spring Ball coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his take on the Seahawks sending Geno Smith to the Raiders for a third round pick, where the team goes from here including the reports of Sam Darnold being a trade target, plus a personal story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Geno Smith being traded from the Seahawks to the Raiders today, if Sam Darnold is a possible replacement at quarterback and his skills, and how this all affects DK Metcalf now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum joins Dave Softy Mahelr and Dick Fain to react to Geno Smith being trade from Seattle to Las Vegas for a third round pick, the reports about Sam Darnold, the decision about Geno’s contract, and where they go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Francis, Kraken GM  tells Ian everything that went into the trade deadline moves, what the team has acquired and explains the human element of trading players. He also explains the accumulation of 10 picks and why they don't plan on using them all in the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today discusses his conversation with Justin Turner regarding the lack of additions the Mariners made this offseason. How successful can they be with a stellar rotation, but lackluster offense? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about DK Metcalf’s trade request becoming public today, when the best time to make a trade would be, what the state of the Seahawks is as a contender or not, and the return in a trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s massive trade today for multiple first round draft picks and more, plus the new forward coming from Tampa, his message to fans, what’s next, and Nashville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Seattle Mayor’s bad Sonics joke, LeBron James’ 50,000 mark and his role in the Luka Doncic trade, and NFL reporter’s reports on DK Metcalf and Matthew Stafford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about DK Metcalf reportedly requesting a trade from the Seahawks, how the situation all might have gotten out, his usage with Seattle since 2019, how other teams would have used him, and his value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Women’s Soccer Head Coach Nicole Van Dyke joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their game coming up Saturday against Reign FC, their successful first year in the Big Ten, the ‘25 season ahead, and the sport’s growth. 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 reorganizing and elevating March Madness, the movement within conferences, recruiting rules, ACC changes, plus Shedeur and Deion Sanders. 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 season ahead with 5 trophies on the line, their loss at RSL and own goals, Pedro de la Vega and the offense, and facing Cruz Azul in CCC tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of Fox Sports and The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Rick Pitino guiding St. John’s to the tourney, a possible conference merger, the ACC and Duke, the AP Poll importance, plus BYU and Gonzaga basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to the NFL Combine last week, including Will Howard and other quarterback performances, the difficulty of what Travis Hunter is doing as a two-way player, and which Seattle team is closer to a title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he has seen from Shedeur Sanders’ tape heading into the draft, a possible DK Metcalf trade, comparing Matthew Stafford’s career to Aaron Rodgers, Ernest Jones, and the NBA GOAT debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.