Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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

Episodes

August 25, 2025 33 mins

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert about his win, the rough road trip, Cal Raleigh’s big year, his health, this team compared to 2022, and Emerson Hancock heading to the bullpen, then the guys react to the Seahawks final preseason game over the weekend before Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen for the hour about the final Seahawks preseason game, Jalen Milroe, Byron Murphy, Seattle’s third receiver, the guard spot, UW receiver Raiden Vines-Bright plus both of the Dawgs’ lines, the offensive line scheme and Michigan’s financial penalty instead of getting a bowl ban.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain listen and react to Jedd Fisch’s press conference today on Montlake as it’s finally game week for the Huskies, plus react to the comments including thoughts on the year ahead for the Dawgs, then talk about the current heat warning hitting Western Washington, plus listener reactions on the text line.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the Mariners coming home for a series against the A’s and the current pitching staff, plus the Victor Robles situation and how to handle his ten game suspension, then they hear some Fun with Audio clips.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the state of the Seahawks offense under new leadership and with Sam Darnold at quarterback, plus a Drew Lock debate, then the guys talk about a hypothetical trade for star defender Micah Parsons.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the Victor Robles situation, Jalen Milroe, preseason football, a hypothetical Micah Parsons trade, and the practice brawl, plus sit down with Tacoma Rainiers pitcher Emerson Hancock.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to the start of the Huskies football season, then talk more about UW, plus Arch Manning, Oregon, Colorado, and the new playoff metric with Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports before getting Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Holmgren about the fight in practice today between the Seahawks and Packers, Seattle’s running game, and the Cowboys, then the guys discuss the recent struggles of the Mariners’ rotation.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the M’s bad road trip to the East Coast, the Victor Robles situation, and Cal Raleigh, then they react to Bill’s comments on Robles before discussing the last Hawks preseason game.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners series loss in Philadelphia and the decisions by Dan Wilson, then chat with Jon Wilner about NCAA football schedules, Michigan’s penalties and a new playoff idea before Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about being named as one of the worst football broadcasters plus college football program access, including issues with UCLA, then Dick Fain rejoins the crew to discuss Victor Robles’ suspension.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s getting swept in Philadelphia, Dan Wilson, Victor Robles, and possible MLB realignment then they discuss the worst moments in sports history and confidence in the Mariners.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mike Florio about NFL starting quarterbacks being named, an available pass rusher, and the NFC West, then continue debating the bat throw by Victor Robles last week, then have Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jerry Brewer about Victor Robles’ bat throw, the Mariners recently, Michigan’s scandal, and all the college football changes, then they further discuss how and why sports are changing so much.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about the Michigan football scandal and Wolverines program, look ahead to the Seahawks final preseason game, cover Victor Robles, then Jackson joins to chat with Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners series loss to the Mets, revisit a bet they made ten days ago about the M’s going .600 the rest of the way, then talk about Ryan Grubb’s legacy in Seattle before having some Fun w/ Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Hugh Millen and cover the show’s bet about the Mariners hitting .600, the Seahawks preseason win over the Chiefs, their interior offensive line performances, Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock, and MVS.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain revisit their bet about the Mariners record in the final 45 games, including a visit from a special guest, plus discuss Jalen Milroe and UW football before CBS’s Dave Richard talks about fantasy football drafts.

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Why is there such a large discrepancy in predictions for the upcoming Seahawks season.  Jedd Fisch refuses to back down on maximizing the spotlight his players are in during college football, how much of it is really different from other coaches?  Joe Whithee from Emerald Downs joins the show to talk about the Longacres Mile coming up this weekend.

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What are we looking for as Seahawks fans in tonight's preseason game?  Expectations for various Seahawks rookies on Friday night. 

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