Softy & Dick Interviews

Kevin Harlan, CBS and Westwood One NFL Broadcaster, joins Dave Softy Mahler for his first weekly visit of the season to discuss the Seahawks title defense starting today, Sam Darnold leading Seattle at quarterback, the tough NFL West, Aaron Donald and his return to the Rams, the Chiefs’ and Bills’ years ahead, plus the Khosla’s ownership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Khosla Family now owns the Seattle Seahawks, and hours before the team’s first game of 2026 against the Patriots, new team Owner Neil Khosla - Vinod and Neeru’s son - joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the buying process of the team, the level of involvement he and the family will have in operations, the community, and future plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seattle Seahawks new ownership family put in front of the press today, Brian Fleury’s age of 47, the team missing Nick Emmanwori in the opener tonight, what Drake Maye and the Patriots can do, Jadarian Price taking over at starting running back, and Rashid Shaheed’s impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Hall of Fame quarterback and Westwood One broadcast analyst Kurt Warner joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks starting 2026 tonight and trying to repeat as Super Bowl Champions, Sam Darnold and his future big money deal, the Patriots’ Drake Maye and his growth, the opener today and Seattle’s new running game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Gabe Speier joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the vibes of the ballclub right now after another rough stretch, the hopes for the playoffs still existing within the team, his role out of the bullpen, how much watching of the scoreboard he does, Dan Wilson’s job as manager and his behavior with players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ slim playoff hopes with the season nearing its close, the Astros not playing like a bad team, the M’s youth movement, Dan Wilson’s timeline to be fired, the Apple Cup energy at Husky Stadium, a 24-team college playoff and the Seahawks starting up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 0-0 draw against the New York Red Bulls last week, the outside views on the team right now, getting key returns from Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan, another new injury to the team, and traveling to Los Angeles to face the Galaxy. 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 controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, how UW performed in the Apple Cup win over WSU and the running back depth, USC impressions so far, ESPN’s bid on a 24-team-playoff, LSU’s possible boot, and his pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington winning the Apple Cup, the offense not looking overly impressive, Demond Williams and his receivers’ game, the running game, if there are any discipline questions with the team, the freshman key players, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michiga...

Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday, the future of the game and financial implications of it on both sides, the non-conference scheduling for UW in years ahead, the situation with WSU’s band, additions to Husky Stadium this year, and NFL players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the game past 2026, WSU Head Coach Kirby Moore, who Chris knows well, how far UW can go in 2026, Demond Williams and the offense around the quarterback, looking back on the 2016 team and the honor coming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his feeling about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the rivalry game at all, Demond Williams and the weight on his shoulders to carry the Huskies offense in 2026, the non-conference schedule for UW, the playoff implications of the schedule, and changes to the playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the college football weekend ahead including the Oregon Ducks taking on Boise State, the massive line in the Apple Cup on Sunday between UW and WSU, plus the Seahawks’ opener coming next Wednesday at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Washington coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the 2026 Apple Cup this week and the future of the game, if Sunday will be a blowout, the future of the College Football Playoff, a lawsuit involving LSU wanting former NFL players, USC’s small crowd last week, and his pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the mentality of his 2001 team that won 116 games, the playoff hopes for the 2026 M’s, the way Dan Wilson manages this team including the lack of discipline for players and the culture he has created with the club, and why Wilson cannot start disciplining now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at T-Mobile Park to talk about the team’s series win in Boston, the September success of Dan Wilson teams recently, the many rotation changes that the group has experienced throughout the season, recovering from a lat injury and being good to go, and 2025 talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to listen and react to Bryce Miller’s comments about the 2025 weight on the 2026 Mariners, Lane Kiffin at LSU looking to add former NFL players to his team, the 2026 Apple Cup being Sunday and the future of the rivalry game plus the state of rivalry games around college football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what playoff hopes for the Mariners exist after a series win in Boston, the easy schedule for the rest of the year, Dan Wilson’s job security and possible next managers, the Angels having a new successful owner, the future of the Apple Cup and Aaron Donald’s impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss - and get triggered by - the small USC crowd for their season opener last weekend, what Lincoln Riley is doing with the Trojans’ program, the Apple Cup coming up this week and the future of the game, UCLA firing their Athletic Director at a weird time, and Lane Kiffin’s behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Terrion Arnold’s availability for the Seahawks since the signing, if other players could be put on the Commissioner’s List, if Tony Romo will rejoin CBS after his OWI arrest, the impact of Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, Joey Porter Jr’s holdout with Pittsburgh, and more. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup this week, the potentially changing CFP and how it plays into the Big Ten and SEC control, USC’s attendance issue last week, UCLA firing their Athletic Director, the college football schedule, California, and his predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the epic debut for new striker Dejan Joveljc, how he’s fitting into their team, the 2-2 draw against Chicago last weekend, getting Cristian Roldan and Jordan Morris back, Yeimar Gomez Andrade’s status, and the New York Red Bulls coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the 2026 debut of The Husky Honks as the guys discuss the lack of competitiveness in the game, Demond Williams and the UW offense going into this season, the questions with the wide receiver group, expectations for the 2026 defense, and what to expect in WSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.