Softy & Dick Interviews

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Full interviews from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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Saturday · 22 min
UW A.D. Pat Chun on Apple Cup, Schedules, Band-Gate, Stadium Adds
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 information.
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Saturday · 19 min
Chris Petersen on Apple Cup, Game’s Future, Kirby Moore, UW in 2026
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.
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Saturday · 18 min
Hugh Millen on Apple Cup, Future of Game, Demond, Schedule, Playoff
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.
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Saturday · 8 min
Lee Sterling From Paramount Sports Shares His Best Gambling Advice
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.
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Friday · 17 min
Rick Neuheisel on Apple Cup, Playoff, LSU Lawsuit, USC Crowd, Pick
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.
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Friday · 19 min
Bret Boone on 2001 Mentality, 2026 Hopes, Wilson & Mariners Culture
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 information.
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Friday · 11 min
Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller on Series Win, Rotation Changes, Injury
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 information.
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Friday · 17 min
Jerry Brewer on 2025 Weight on 2026 M’s, Kiffin, Future of Apple Cup
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 information.
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Thursday · 21 min
Larry Stone on M’s Playoff Hopes, Dan Wilson, Owners, Apple Cup
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 information.
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Thursday · 20 min
Petros Papadakis on USC Crowd, Trojans, Apple Cup, UCLA, Kiffin
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 information.
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Wednesday · 15 min
Mike Florio on Terrion, Commissioner’s List, Romo, Donald, Porter
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/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 17 min
Jon Wilner on Apple Cup, Playoff, USC, Schedule, UCLA, Cal, Picks
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 information.
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Wednesday · 10 min
Brian Schmetzer on Joveljic Start, Sounders’ Draw, New York Next
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 information.
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Wednesday · 37 min
Husky Honks Look Ahead to Apple Cup: Softy and Dick 9-1 Hour 2
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.
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Tuesday · 34 min
Husky Football Preview Podcast, Presented by Colburn Law
Listen to the Husky football preview podcast, presented by Colburn Law, founded by former Husky athlete Greg Colburn. Helping injury victims across Washington fight and win! Hosted by Dave Softy Mahler, check in as we look ahead to the upcoming 2026 Husky football season. Featuring comments from players, coaches, and media members that cover Husky football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 18 min
Hugh Millen on Aaron Donald, Jalen Milroe, CBs and RBs & Shaheed
Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Aaron Donald joining the Rams officially yesterday, Jalen Milroe’s performance in the final Seahawks preseason game last week, Seattle’s cornerback and running back depth currently, how Rashid Shaheed factors in the Hawks’ receiver chart in 2026 and what he brings to the offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 17 min
Bill Krueger on M’s Bad Weekend, Mistakes, Dan Wilson, Laz Montes
Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dck Fain to talk about the M’s bad weekend against the Blue Jays, the mental mistakes including the lack of pressure to improve in that way, the behavior with the rotation, his manager experience applied to Dan Wilson’s case, Dan’s job security and Laz Montes coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 29 · 22 min
Hugh Millen on Vinod Khosla, Jalen Milroe, Hawks running backs, Trevon Diggs
Hugh Millen stops by to talk about Vinod Khosla being a long time Steelers fan, what he's expecting from Jalen Milroe in preseason game 3, worries about the backfield, whether the Seahawks need to find another wide receiver and taking a closer look at Trevon Diggs and what he will bring to the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 29 · 19 min
Christian Caple on Jedd Fisch, Demond Williams, CFP, Apple Cup
Christian Caple from On Montlake joins the show to talk about the job Jedd Fisch has done so far, how Demond Williams is looking this offseason, whether the Huskies will make the College Football Playoff and the future of the Apple Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 28 · 19 min
Dave Richard on Fantasy Football, Injuries, Sleepers, Price, QBs, TEs
Dave Richard from CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts for a fantasy football roundtable as the guys discuss new injuries in the NFL and their backups, sleepers to target in your league, Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet with Seattle, how deep the quarterback position is, when to target tight ends and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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