Softy & Dick Interviews

Michael Switzer, Washington Huskies Offensive Line Coach, sits down with Softy at the 2026 UW Spring Game, and talks about the new-look line he is working with, the group looking like a line that can compete with units in the Big Ten, plus young Kodi Greene, a five star tackle recruit who will be starting on the Dawgs’ line as a Freshman, plus more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about his time with Randy Johnson on the Mariners and his attitude on the field, how Randy stacks up with the greatest pitchers and greatest M’s players of all time, what the current team should do with Luis Castillo amidst ongoing struggles, Cole Young’s huge rise and the AL West. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

John Canzano of Bald Faced Truth in Oregon joins Softy and Dick Fain to dive deep into the ownership situation with the Portland Trail Blazers, the mistakes by their owner so far and the chances it leads to relocation, including possibly to Seattle, plus how it relates to the Seahawks impending sale and the future ownership questions in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Byers, Business Reporter for Puck, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the report earlier today that Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are potential owners of the Seahawks in the future, and why that report is not accurate based on his sources and the businessmen themselves, plus who could be new owners based on his knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Dansby, former Arizona cornerback who the Seahawks selected with their 7th round pick, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about bringing speed and versatility to the Seattle secondary, his man ability and ball production the team liked, the interest by the Seahawks, his family-filled draft night, his Marcus Peters inspiration, and special teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Dick Fain to share his memories of Randy Johnson including covering him and watching him dominate, where he stands with the rankings of greatest Mariners players of all time, concerns starting to mount about Luis Castillo after another start, the team getting back to 500 in Minnesota, and Cole Young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about the Rams behavior both off the field with their comments and public representatives, plus on the field, Miami Vice’s intro and Petros’ obsession with asses based on that, and other occurrences of women in movies and television shows, and Diego Pavia not getting selected in the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick Fain to look deeper into the situation with the Rams drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th pick and their post-draft media words, what the Steelers are going to do at quarterback with Aaron Rodgers’ status, if Russell Wilson could realistically join the Jets as a backup, and George Pickens finally signing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Sonny Dykes, TCU Head Coach, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks’ second round pick Bud Clark, who he coached in college, including his personality and skills that made him the #64 pick, his ball skills and best fit as a safety in a new system, his confidence and passion, Seattle’s process and culture fit, and another TCU signing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Seattle Seahawks legendary running back Shaun Alexander joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about his life with 14 kids now and when it will stop, closely following the Hawks’ 2025 Super Bowl Championship season, caring about not making the Hall of Fame yet, the team drafting a first round running back in Jadarian Price, and first year expectation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the reported NCAA Tournament expansion that is coming for next year, the play-in games’ locations, the financial and job-security reasons behind the change, what the future of college sports will look like, the football playoff changes, and being down on the Dawgs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to react to Jackson Felts’ call over the weekend then dive deep into the win over Dallas, the injury questions on the team including Albert Rusnak with a hamstring and Cristian Roldan in concussion protocol, then look to Saturday’s game in Kansas City against a bad team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Mike Denbrock, Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator, joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks selecting his former running back Jadarian Price in the 2026 NFL Draft, his character staying in South Bend instead of transferring, when and how each of Price and Jeremiyah Love were used in his offense, the questions about his pass protection and ball security, his style adapting to the NFL and set...

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s sweeping the Cardinals in St. Louis over the weekend, Dan Wilson’s good week with decision making, the bullpen and weight on Jose Ferrer, Bryan Woo’s rough outing on Saturday and his start to 2026, playing with Randy Johnson who is getting honored at T-Mobile Park this weekend and get...

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about human records quickly, then discuss the entire Seahawks draft including the apparent steal of Deven Eastern in the seventh round, Jadarian Price’s character, skills, and expectations for his work-load in year one with Seattle, Bud Clark’s role in the secondary as a rookie, the Beau Stevens selection and trade to acquire more right gua...

Softy and Dick Fain take a couple stops around the country ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday including Kansas City with Soren Petro discussing the Chiefs two first round picks and which positions they need to target the most, plus Arizona with Jody Oehler discussing the Cardinals’ running back situation and likely need for a new quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s improving offense, the two goals Cristian Roldan scored last week that were exactly the same, the defense giving up a goal late but the question of if a referee should add any time in a blowout, and Dallas coming up next with Jackson on the call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the NFL Draft ahead this week including the lack of top SEC players compared to the Big 10, the wide receivers available including Denzel Boston from Washington, the idea of having a college salary cap, Lincoln Riley’s latest comments about USC he laughs at, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Petros Papadakis from Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about the show’s Mahler Millen Mock Draft coming up on Wednesday with Hugh, his lack of interest in the actual draft coming up on Thursday, Fernando Mendoza likely being the top pick, a connection with a surfing legend, plus Rams receiver Puka Nacua and his future after getting in trouble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Mike Florio from PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick Fain to praise the trade between the Giants and Bengals including Dexter Lawrence, react to Mike Vrabel’s comments earlier today about his situation with Dianna Russini, suggest the Rams could get Puka Nacua on a lesser deal than JSN, plus diagnose the Raiders with Fernando Mendoza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein joins Softy to dive deep into the draft starting on Thursday including the running back depth and options for the Seahawks to add one of the backs, the cornerback available that would fit Seattle’s outside need, the offensive linemen and good draft depth at guard, plus Dawgs receiver Denzel Boston’s prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners pitching situations including Bryan Woo’s top spot in the rotation, what will happen when Bryce Miller returns and if the bullpen is an option, Emerson Hancock’s great season so far, Jose Ferrer against right handed hitters, and Matt Brash’s usage. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to dive deep into the NFL Draft starting this week including Seattle’s major needs entering the Draft, the pass rush need, corner Bradon Cisse from South Carolina, the running back options for Seattle, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, and the Dexter Lawrence trade from New York to Cincinnati last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Raiders likely selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top pick including the confidence in him, Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr being a possible second round fit for Seattle, Alabama’s quarterback Ty Simpson possibly creating a trade partner for Seattle, and Michigan’s LB Jimmy Rolder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tacoma Rainiers’ Manager John Russell sits down with Softy and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium to discuss the star prospect Colt Emerson playing on his team including what skills he’s showcasing right now, his timeline to hit the majors and defensive positioning, then discuss his philosophy handling closers, six-man rotations, and hitting information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...