Softy & Dick Interviews

Softy & Dick Interviews

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

Episodes

Tacoma Rainiers Samad Taylor on AAA Success + MLB Experience

June 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Samad Taylor from the Tacoma Rainiers sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his successes at the AAA level, his work at the plate, the difference from the bigs to minors, lessons at MLB level, his next career step, and Chone Figgins.
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Hugh Millen on NBA Finals, Comparing Athletes, Kupp and Haynes

June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the quality of the NBA Finals broadcasts this year, which sport has the best athletes, Cooper Kupp’s learning process and the Seahawks scheme he’s in, plus Christian Haynes trying out at center.
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Joe Knight, Executive Director of Dawgs Unleashed and NIL w/ UW

June 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Joe Knight, Executive Director of Dawgs Unleashed, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the new world of college athletics and paying athletes, the agency that can connect players with businesses for NIL, his background, and the recruiting impact.
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Bill Krueger on State of Mariners, Offense Struggles, Bullpen, Bunt

June 12, 2025 • 14 mins
Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of the team after getting swept again and mounting struggles on offense, the bullpen falling apart, plus the skill of bunting and the building of offenses.
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Dawgs’ Head Coach Jedd Fisch on New NIL World & Paying Players

June 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Washington Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the new system around paying players after the legal ruling last week, how Seattle factors in, Dawgs Unleashed, UW’s place in the Big Ten, and any concerns.
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Mike Florio on Contract Disputes, Rodgers Signs, Atlanta Decisions

June 11, 2025 • 11 mins
Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about contract disputes for NFL players, Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Falcons having to make decisions on two players, the Chiefs’ stadium deal and the draft’s future.
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Petros Papadakis on State of LA, New World with NIL, OKC Feelings

June 11, 2025 • 19 mins
Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the state of Los Angeles right now, the new world of paying players in college sports and rules with NIL and collectives, and the feelings about Oklahoma City as a sports town… and porn.
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Larry Stone on Mariners Downfall, What’s Next, Trading, OKC Pains

June 11, 2025 • 18 mins
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners downfall after another sweep and what the offense has quickly become, what’s next and trade plans for the deadline, and the pains watching OKC get close to a title.
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Dick Fain Shares Betting Picks for the US Open Golf Championship

June 11, 2025 • 5 mins
Dick Fain Shares Betting Picks for the US Open Golf Championship
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Danny Sprinkle on Huskies Basketball Recruiting and New Players

June 10, 2025 • 15 mins
Washington Huskies basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his work in recruiting for the team this offseason, the new players including Desmond Claude, the new way they can play, and returning players.
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Brian Schmetzer on Loss in Vancouver and Club World Cup Starts

June 10, 2025 • 9 mins
Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s loss in Vancouver last weekend and where players’ heads are at with the Club World Cup and the tournament starting against Botafogo this week.
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Jon Wilner on House Settlement, New NIL Rules, B-Ball v. Football

June 10, 2025 • 19 mins
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the House Settlement news and what it means for new NIL rules in college sports, football schools versus basketball schools, and UW basketball.
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Jerry Brewer on Small Market NBA Finals and Julio’s Expectations

June 10, 2025 • 20 mins
Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the NBA Finals between two small market teams and the ratings plus the “star” players involved in the series, plus if Julio Rodrguez has met his expectations and help for him.
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Kevin Calabro on NBA Expansion News and Finals Starting Today

June 5, 2025 • 17 mins
Former Sonics announcer Kevin Calabro joins Dick Fain to dive deep into these NBA Finals starting tonight including the chances of the Pacers taking down Oklahoma City, plus NBA expansion news from Adam Silver today and the updated timeline for Seattle.
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Bill Krueger on Mariners Struggles On the Mound and At the Plate

June 5, 2025 • 21 mins
Former Mariners pitcher and TV analyst Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain to talk about the M’s struggles on the mound with pitchers back from injury and at the plate with the lack of offense outside of Cal Raleigh, plus Wilson’s treatment of pitchers and Cole Young.
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Petros Papadakis on LA Fans, OTAs, Carroll, Rodgers, NBA Finals

June 5, 2025 • 19 mins
Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about how fans react to the Dodgers when they lose games, people freaking out over bad reports during NFL OTAs, Pete Carroll, and Aaron Rodgers finally signing, and the NBA Finals.
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Mike Florio on Micah Parsons, Sam Darnold, Seahawks, Markets

June 4, 2025 • 13 mins
Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Micah Parsons’ situation in Dallas and his future there, if Sam Darnold is locked in to be Seattle’s starter this season, the outlook for the Seahawks season overall, and smaller market success.
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Oilers Broadcaster Cam Moon on Stanley Cup Final Series Start

June 4, 2025 • 15 mins
Edmonton Oilers broadcaster Cam Moon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Stanley Cup Final series starting tonight and facing Florida for a second year in a row, the changes from 2024, Connor McDavid, the Oilers’ journey, and Canadians.
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Larry Stone on George Kirby, Twins Series, Polanco, Raleigh, Ford

June 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the not-so-pretty return of George Kirby, the wild weekend series, Jorge Polanco losing his bat and Cal Raleigh finding an even bigger bat, his deal and what to do with Harry Ford.
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Jerry Brewer on Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals and Seattle’s Feelings

June 3, 2025 • 17 mins
Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Pacers facing the Thunder in the NBA Finals including feelings from Seattle on what might be about to happen, the hunger for the sport here, and the NBA on TNT.
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