Softy & Dick Interviews

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, CBS, and TNT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Sam Darnold’s issues over the last two weeks, the future for Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, the NFL playoff matchups coming up this weekend, and NBA broadcasting role news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Head Coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of UW hoops in the midst of his first season, the recent stretch on the road, facing Purdue tonight, the Big Ten, specific players, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Washington Huskies basketball point guard Abdul Gaddy joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Hec Ed to talk about his role with the UW program, his career playing and where he has been balling the state of NIL, and the play level in the Big 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Steve Sarkisian and the job he has done with Texas, the National Championship next Monday between Ohio State and Notre Dame, plus an update on the scary fires in L.A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Tomlin staying with the Steelers for another year, what the Vikings should do with Sam Darnold this off-season, the Cowboys head coaching search, and Geno Smith’s future in Seattle. 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 big win in Pittsburgh yesterday, what it’s like going back there facing the Penguins now, the rise of Kaapo Kakko and Shane Wright, and now facing the Jets. 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 state of Huskies baseball under Danny Sprinkle, the latest transfer portal news, the Heisman Trophy voting, the CFP national championship, and NIL in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to look ahead to Rams-Vikings in Arizona tonight, Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield’s mistake yesterday, and Josh Allen’s skill set showcased in the Bills win, and if the Seahawks should have kept Bobby Wagner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the College Football Playoff, the Seahawks firing Ryan Grubb, how to find a new Offensive Coordinator, what to do with Geno Smith this offseason, the NFL playoffs starting and the Bills’ Josh Allen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best bets from the football weekend ahead including tonight’s Ohio State semi-final game against Texas, plus four of the six NFL Wild Card Weekend games this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Madill from the Washington State Beef Commission joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give some tips for what to eat this weekend during the football games, how people can learn more about these dishes, plus make some NFL playoff game picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain for an hour to talk about the Seahawks firing Ryan Grubb, his dynamic with Mike Macdonald, the Bears looking at Pete Carroll, what to do with Geno Smith, finding linemen, and the Los Angeles fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One, TNT and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Seahawks making a change at Offensive Coordinator, the Chiefs’ loss to the Broncos in Week 18, Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick possibly returning to the NFL, and the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in L.A. joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Los Angeles fires right now and how much he is covering them on local radio, Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick making some news in NFL coaching, plus a new Fox Sports lawsuit. 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 having a road trip at a much needed time, waiving Daniel Sprong, the reset for Shane Wright working, working on their power play, and Kaapo Kakko’s role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Bill Belichick potentially returning to the NFL, Pete Carroll potentially joining the Bears, the Hawks firing Ryan Grubb and looking for a new Offensive Coordinator, and Los Angeles fires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the end of the Seahawks first season under Mike Macdonald, the firing of Ryan Grubb, what the team should now do with Geno Smith and his contract, plus John Schneider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Ginnitti from Spotrac joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about big contract situations for John Schneider and the Seahawks to figure out in 2025 including Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Walker, plus other huge NFL contracts. 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 Oregon’s loss in the Rose Bowl, the updated state of NIL in college sports and revenue sharing, Jimmy Rogers at WSU, and Tacario Davis to UW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Sprinkle, Head Coach of Huskies basketball, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s big last week, the program progress, plus thoughts on Great Osobor’s fitness and weight, DJ Davis improving, Franck Kepnang, and Michigan St. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Milen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to the Seahawks firing Ryan Grubb today, evaluating his job as Offensive Coordinator, and where they go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Canzano of the Bald Faced Truth and 750 The Game in Oregon joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Ducks’ blowout loss in the Rose Bowl, fans’ anger in having to play Ohio State, the season disappointment, and how the school can move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks season coming to an end this week, Geno Smith’s year and future, Demond Williams’ big Sun Bowl and his skill set moving forward, and Tyler Lockett’s career here, and Ohio State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Ducks getting blown out in the Rose Bowl, Oregon’s failures, all the teams with byes all losing, Demond Williams’ performance in the Sun Bowl, and the college playoff semis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.