Softy & Dick Interviews

Kalen DeBoer, former Dawgs and now Alabama football coach joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about departing UW after the National Championship, how the timeline played out in January, the UW extension offer, Athletic Director differences at Washington, the roster fallout that happened, following Nick Saban, and Tybo Rogers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the conversation coming up today with Kalen DeBoer, the trend these days to use transfer quarterbacks, plus they talk about UW’s offensive line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the club ending their eight game unbeaten run with a 3-0 loss to LAFC at home, getting Pedro de la Vega back, and the Leagues Cup starting up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners and MLB outfielder Steven Souza Jr joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s waiving Ty France and his offensive issues, Luke Raley not being in the lineup after a big Sunday, the overall issues with the offense, and T-Mobile Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariners legend Jamie Moyer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his first pitches back in 1999 and tonight at T-Mobile Park, his memories with the Mariners including Alex Rodriguez’s presence, and the new treatment of starting pitchers in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to their Baby, Come Back bracket from the previous hour, plus talks about the Huskies offensive line, Ryan Grubb taking over the Seahawks offense, and what new Head Coach Mike Macdonald brings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and DIck Fain to talk about the job Jedd Fisch has done with Huskies football recruiting recently, including four-star CB Dylan Robinson earlier today, why UW has had so much success and the offensive line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about heading to Paris for The Olympics next week, ESPN’s list of the top athletes of the 21st century, the Mariners not pitching Logan Gilbert, and how they build a roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s not pitching Logan Gilbert this weekend, who the Mariners should be trying to trade for at the deadline, Jazz Chisholm with the Marlins, and T-Mobile Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the All Star Game in baseball last night, the uniforms worn by players, the comments by Teoscar Hernandez about T-Mobile Park, and how the Mariners should make trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the slowest day in sports, his hall pass choices, Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem at the Home Run Derby, Lincoln Riley’s job at USC and the Trojans 2024 football schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what happens when he is recognized on vacation, Caleb Williams’ contract situation, Brandon Aiyuk asking for a trade, if Bill Belichick will return to the NFL, and Jordan Love’s new deal. 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 Title IX, Big Ten media days coming up next week, transfer rules coming under focus, non-revenue sport futures, and the Pac-12 Network ending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his team’s winning streak after another win last weekend in Austin, the United States National Team job, and St. Louis coming up on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whit Watson from the Golf Channel and NBC Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about The Open starting soon, Colin Montgomerie’s comments about Tiger Woods, if Rory McIlroy is haunted by recent tourneys, and the favorites to win this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former MLB and Mariners outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners loss to the Angels Sunday including the availability of bullpen arms, if trading for Jazz Chisholm is a good idea, and drafting a switch pitcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer, Washington Post and former Times writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about a 7-inning no-hitter today, Shedeur Sanders’ comments about being others’ Super Bowl, Mariners poor hitting, Jamal Adams, and the NBA returning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners and MLB All Star, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s needs in a trade coming up as the deadline approaches, the week for Julio Rodriguez, the patience for Mitch Haniger, his brother’s Yankees, and a no-hitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Daniels of Komo News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about today’s breaking news about the new NBA media rights deal and what it means for the NBA expanding and the return of the SuperSonics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about a possible Presidential golf match and its viewers, the Mariners approaching the trade deadline and what they need to do, including his top choice, and the offensive struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler live from Big 12 Media Day in Las Vegas to talk about being at the event this week, what the Pac-12 has become with just two teams and what it will look like in 2024, plus Deion Sanders’ time at Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the timing of NFL training camps moving forward, how the NFL views the new NBA media deals announced today, players’ behavior regarding gambling, and Sunday Ticket payouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bowden, former MLB Executive turned baseball insider in the media, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners problems right now, if it will be difficult to make a trade, who they can target, Jerry Dipoto’s mindset, and Julio’s issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Samson, former Marlins President and current CBS Sports host, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Bronny James situation, the issues the Mariners are facing right now and where to place blame, plus Catie Griggs heading to Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Feldman of The Athletic and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his visit with the Washington Huskies football program recently and the job new Head Coach Jedd Fisch has done since taking over, plus expectations for this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.