Softy & Dick Interviews

Greg Lewis joins the show to discuss his outlook for the upcoming season, what to expect with the first season in the Big 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boo Weekley joins the show live from Snoqualmie Ridge to discuss the Champions Tour, Boeing Classic, his preparation for a tournament, favorite courses and the future of golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners’ starting pitcher joins the show to discuss his long rest over the All-Star Break, pitch count, the playoff chase, and the difference in preparation when playing National League teams like the Mets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary golfer and Seattleite Fred Couple joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Boeing Classic coming up and fighting back from his back injury, if LIV or PGA should have an event around here, Chambers Bay’s future, and his thoughts on Seattle sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharaoh Brown, new Seattle Seahawks tight end and former Oregon Ducks player, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the UW-Oregon rivalry, Ryan Grubb’s offense coming from UW, the fighting in practice, and his time with the Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer from The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about being at the Paris Olympics still, Covid at the games and the virus’ future when it comes to sports, USA basketball’s comeback, and comparing them to the Dream Team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s loss last night to Detroit, the scary stage of the season with two months left, the injuries to Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford, and Cal Raleigh’s home runs and contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Adamson, formerly of the Pac-12 Network and now with the Big Ten Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Pac-12 falling apart and folks from her former employer, the move to the Big Ten for many, and Jedd Fisch with UW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Seattle Seahawks Defensive Coordinator Aden Durde, who is from North London, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the VMAC to talk about football in England, his life journey, learning from Dan Quinn, his coaching role and practice fights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about having vertigo, fights happening today at Seahawks Training Camp, if Brandon Aiyuk is going to be traded, the ongoing Steelers quarterback competition, and the Sunday Ticket ruling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about watching The Exorcist as a kid, Jim Harbaugh being penalized if he returns to college football and the Michigan fallout, USC and Reggie Bush connections to this, and his reactions to watching the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Michaels from 680 The Fan down in Atlanta joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the interest for him in preseason football with the Falcons, the various UW Huskies connections on their roster, and the hype surrounding Michael Penix right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boye Mafe, Seattle Seahawks pass rusher, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler at the VMAC to talk about going into his third year after a successful 2023, what he does outside of football, the new defense under Mike Macdonald, and his sack numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about his website, the future of Washington State and Oregon State, Michigan potentially having to vacate their 2023 championship, and the 2024 game against UW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Cohn from Sports Illustrated in San Francisco joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the ongoing situation between the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk with a trade in the works, Trent Williams’ contract situation, the Niners heading into 2024, and the Hawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s 3-1 loss to Necaxa on Sunday, advancing to Leagues Cup knockout round and facing the LA Galaxy Thursday, plus health news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Receiver Denzel Boston joins Dick Fain at UW Media Day to talk about learning from receivers who were drafted last year, learning his new teammates and getting to know the group, what those players will bring, and why he is still at UW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s series win over Philadelphia, early returns from the trades the team pulled off, Victor Robles making adjustments, and Mitch Garver’s comments last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies new Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW officially moving to the Big Ten, the finances involved with the move, the budget growing, the travel situation within the Big Ten and stadium situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Sprinkle, Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the physicality and adjustments in the Big Ten, his schedule changes, the finances with the program, NIL, scouting the Big Ten, and his new system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Seattle Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the VMAC to talk about being part of the Hawks-Niners rivalry on the other side, being from Jamaica, and working under new Offensive Line Coach Ryan Grubb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the ongoing Olympics in Paris, the interest and investment by the United States in top Olympic teams, the NFL kicking off the 2024 preseason with a new kickoff rule, and Mitch Garver’s comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Tarr, Washington Huskies Softball Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the program and entire school moving to the Big Ten, what it means for the travel situations, recruiting the entire country, and the Pac-12 successes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Van Dyke, Head Coach of the Washington Huskies’ Women’s Soccer Team, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about her program joining the Big Ten officially today, the travel situation for the team now in a larger conference, and the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies basketball legend Isaiah Thomas joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his shot to win the Pac-10 Championship, the current UW basketball program moving into the Big 10 and his Zeke End Tournament in Tacoma this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.