Softy & Dick Interviews

Matt Calkins, *formerly* of The Seattle Times, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about leaving the city’s paper, The Times spiking his column recently leading to his move and the paper spiking multiple potentially-political columns of his during his time there, the support he received from folks, and Times writers not being allowed on KJR.

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Jerry Brewer of The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his day with bird poop landing on his head, Matt Calkins departing The Seattle Times and what both sides are at fault for in the entire situation, plus differing opinions throughout the modern culture and world, the losing ways of the Mariners right now plus Terrion Arnold.

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Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s continued struggles - no change since last week’s visit - plus bringing up Kade Anderson, the 22-0 loss to the Brewers, Julio Rodriguez forgetting how many outs there were, if the team would be better off sitting Cal Raleigh and how to handle the catchers.

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Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the embarrassing 22-0 Mariners loss to the Brewers last night, the blame on Dan Wilson for making poor pitching decisions, looking for accountability within this team, whether the team needs overhauling, and if Kade Anderson will replace Bryce Miller in the rotation.

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Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about his anger after the Mariners 22-0 loss yesterday, the Dodgers ownership situation and if there are shenanigans going on in L.A. with teams, then they get on a tangent focusing on parks in his city cleaning up before telling a tale about the Big Ten jumping the SEC.

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Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners’ 22-0 loss yesterday in Milwaukee, the Seahawks bringing on Terrion Arnold and what Hard Knocks showed of the situation, if Aaron Donald is going to come out of retirement with the Los Angeles Rams, and the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation.

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Seattle Seahawks pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen after Training Camp practice at the VMAC to talk about the impact of Chris Petersen on his life at Boise State, his health and body at 34 years old, if he had any retirement thoughts last offseason, teaching young players, and Derick Hall on TV.

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Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 2025 season and improving on his early career success on Montlake, his family with a grandfather who played at UW and dad who had a big role in the military, his optimal position on the offensive line, Freshman Kodi Greene, the group they have, and more.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the UW AP Poll ranking and his placement, the Big Ten, Indiana’s championship defense, the Oregon Ducks, a bill vote in the Senate being on his radar, Jedd Fisch’s ranking by one writer and his place, and a college super-league.

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Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about celebrating his birthday today, the team’s recent loss to Vancouver, Jesus Ferreira suffering an injury that will keep him out two months, other injuries on the team, plus his postgame comments about wanting a signing and the team’s fan support.

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Kaley Campen, a Producer for HBO’s Hard Knocks, joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss this year’s show covering the Seattle Seahawks, including the team’s editorial control, having cameras installed in every room of the VMAC, the taping schedule for HBO, the show’s headquarters, the level of profanity they avoid and the Terrion Arnold cliffhanger.

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Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners’ series win in Houston over the weekend including the many performances that helped Seattle to two wins, then they discuss the odd Colt Emerson situation including what people have said about his injury and not being ready for MLB.

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College football analyst and broadcaster Yogi Roth joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the WSU enthusiasm for the Apple Cup right now, the history of the Apple Cup, UW’s roster in 2026 and the questions facing the Huskies, Demond Williams and his trying to leave Washington, how Jedd Fisch has dealt with it, and quarterbacks.

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Chris Daniels from Komo News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week and how it affects NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas potentially, the situation down in Portland and the future of the Blazers affecting expansion, plus a new group bidding for ownership of a new Seattle franchise.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold, what the tape shows from his time in Detroit, if the human being fits the organization and players, the cornerback depth chart now, Jayden Daniels behavior with LSU using #5 again, and the Seahawks offense leaning on Sam Darnold.

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Tacoma Rainiers second baseman Ryan Bliss sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium to talk about his stolen base record for Tacoma, almost always having the green light, his journey to get back to the Mariners, his timeline with the young age of 27, the speed of MLB, Brock Rodden, Colt Emerson, and Laz Montes.

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Seattle-native and golf legend Fred Couples, who talks about the Boeing Classic this week, how he’s currently hitting the ball, future retirement, a PGA Tour stop in the Northwest, the future with LIV Golf, Tiger Woods’ situation, the frustrating Seattle Mariners, and equipment changes.

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Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold, the controversy around signing a player that currently has legal issues, the Mariners continuing to lose and the hopes for a playoff berth still, Colt Emerson going down to Tacoma, the changes to come and window for a title berth.

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Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the losing Mariners not being able to find answers and continuing to struggle despite a great roster, feeling bad for Cal Raleigh who has fallen off a cliff, how long this team will keep Dan Wilson as their manager, Colt Emerson being optioned to Tacoma, and more.

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