Softy & Dick Interviews

Washington Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards to talk about his second season on Montlake starting up, how his team and roster are looking right now, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz, and later, Seattle golf legend Fred Couples, sit down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards to talk about calling another Masters, Fred’s award today, the future of the sport and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards to talk about their Concacaf win last night, the club giving away free tickets, the new offensive players and his future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards to talk about the college sports changing landscape, new President Robert Jones, Jedd Fisch, and football financials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from Peoria Arizona to talk about Mariners Spring Training, the team’s lackluster off-season, who on the team could have a big year, young players coming up, and Jerry Dipoto comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about USC cancelling their Spring Game this year, Luka Doncic playing his first game against the Mavericks since being traded to LA last night and Pete Carroll flying to Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what happened in last night’s 7-2 loss at St. Louis, turning things around with not much time left, young goaltenders getting time, Yanni Gourde, and USA-Canada fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NFL starting to use electronics for football measurements, Matthew Stafford being granted a trade, if Brock Purdy will ask for 50 million dollars, Kirk Cousins’ contract situation, and Seattle. 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 committee meeting, the format of the tournament and what the Big Ten and SEC want, Spring Games getting cancelled around the sport, basketball coaches complaining about travel, and UW under Sprinkle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy from Fox Sports and The Sporting News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of Washington basketball under Danny Sprinkle, why the NCAA Tournament should not expand further, the quality of the SEC, and Kansas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about Geno Smith’s future based on recent Seahawks comments and what he would do in John Schneider’s spot, and the NFL taking a second look at once-failed quarterbacks, including Daniel Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about the news around college football and the playoff committee, changes to players’ lives since the old days of college sports, plus UW’s move to the Big Ten and willingness to spend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Bylsma, Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken, joins Dick Fain to talk about restarting play after the break for the 4 Nations tournament, what he thinks of the event itself, how he has spent his time on the break, Jordan Eberlee returning to the team, and his goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariner and KJR morning host Bucky Jacobson joinins the show to talk about what he has seen in Spring Training so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks President Chuck Arnold joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the team celebrating their 50th season in 2025, plans for the Ring of Honor this year, the throwback jerseys, if the team will play on grass, Jody Allen, and international games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners President Kevin Martinez joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about his long background before becoming President, the future of Root Sports and viewing the team, retiring numbers, Ichiro as a person and his year ahead, and possible ballpark changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outgoing University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss the state of the school, the Big Ten move, the enrollment at UW, the future of the college sports landscape, the transfer portal and UW’s next President Robert Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Four Nations as an All Star change, the viewing methods for the team, the Memorial Stadium rebuild that is coming, the timeline and chances for the NBA’s return to Seattle, and Mike Holmgren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC President Hugh Weber joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about natural grass coming to Lumen Field soon, whether or not they still want a soccer specific stadium, building the number of fans, the Apple TV deal, and the Reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tacoma Rainiers President Aaron Artman joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about bringing in a new play-by-play voice in Rylee Pay, changes coming to the stadium in 2025 with the expansion of the team store, the connection with the Mariners and the team’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen visit with Mike Holmgren for the hour, talking about Andy Reid, the Super Bowl blowout, the GOAT debate, Joe Montana in Super Bowls, Aaron Rodgers, and Seattle’s new Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of CBS, TNT, and the voice of the NFL on Westwood One, joins Softy to talk about calling another Super Bowl, the shocking huge blowout, who saw it coming, big ratings, Travis Kelce’s future, and Mike Holmgren still not making the Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about his radio ranking, Cameo, Luka Doncic joining LeBron James with the Lakers, NBA All Star Game, Pete Carroll in Las Vegas hiring his sons with the Raiders, action figures, the Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Mariners lack of moves this off-season and the urgency to finally get to a World Series, if the issues with the team are more with Ownership or Dipoto, Jorge Polanco’s return, and the AL West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about every dimension of Super Bowl LIX including the Chiefs dynasty status and where it goes from here with the finances of Patrick Mahomes and future of Andy Reid plus the Saints hiring Kellen Moore as coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.