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
Mike Holmgren joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about tomorrow’s massive game between the Seahawks and 49ers, who has the edge on each side of the field, how big games feel, the discourse around Sam Darnold, and which team has a coaching edge.
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Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to look ahead to tomorrow’s Seahawks-49ers game, the injuries involved for both teams, keeping Sam Darnold clean in the pocket, Seattle’s running game, and more dynamics for the game.
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Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins Dick Fain to share his best bets for the NFL weekend ahead including the playoff deciding games between the Ravens and Steelers plus the Panthers and Buccaneers, and the massive Seahawks-49ers game tomorrow.
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Ryan Fowler, radio host down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, joins Dick Fain to talk about the Crimson Tide’s embarrassing blowout loss yesterday in the Rose Bowl to Indiana, Kalen DeBoer’s job security as Head Coach, their play-calling, and the state of their program.
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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the insanity with lawless college football right now, Michigan’s newly filled job, the rivalry series between USC and Notre Dame ending, and playoff changes.
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Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in San Francisco joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to discuss the state of the 49ers heading into a massive game against the Seahawks, the injuries to the Niners right now, Kyle Shanahan’s year, Brock Purdy’s skills, and more.
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Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the performance of Matthew Stafford on Monday Night Football, the current leaders for MVP of the NFL, Sam Darnold’s season with Seattle, the Ravens possible upheaval, and Vegas’ issues.
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Washington Huskies football legends Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis join Dave Softy Mahler for The Husky Honks as the guys look back at the 2025 season, who on the roster is returning for 2026, Demond Williams, coaching him, and Jedd Fisch’s future.
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Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the 49ers’ win on Monday in Indianapolis, their status as an NFC contender, the Week 18 game against the Hawks, DK Metcalf hitting a fan, the Chiefs changing stadiums, and if a rule change is coming.
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Petros Papadakos from Fox Sports Radio in L.A. joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about receiving alcohol for holiday gifts, the Notre Dame and USC rivalry series ending, the DK Metcalf incident, transfer portal news with quarterbacks, and Fernando Mendoza.
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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the end of the Notre Dame vs. USC series, Michigan’s open job and the candidacies of Jedd Fisch and Kalen Deboer, plus the College Football Playoff so far.
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Soren Petro, Radio Host with 810 WHB in Kansas City, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Chiefs’ run coming to an end this season, Patrick Mahomes’ major injury and what the future holds for Travis Kelce and Andy Reid, plus their new stadium situation.
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Huskies legend and current Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his time on Montlake and good memories, his latest injury in Atlanta, Kirk Cousins as a veteran leader, the changes from college to NFL level ball, feelings about Kalen DeBoer now with Alabama, and Indiana vs Bama.
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Sharon Thorsland, Sideline Reporter for the Carolina Panthers Radio Network, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about their season so far and improving all year, and the reasons for the surge and success on the field, the mentality against the Seahawks, the dynamics in the NFC South, and Sam Darnold’s time down in Carolina.
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Rich Gannon, 2002 NFL MVP and current Analyst with SiriusXM, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the 2025 NFL season, quarterback revivals all around the league currently, Sam Darnold’s season in Seattle and his big-game trends, the Seahawks win over the Rams last week, and the DK Metcalf fan incident in Detroit.
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Rick Neuheisel from CBS Sports joins the show to preview the CFP.
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In this episode, former Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren joins the conversation, sharing his insights on the upcoming game against the Rams. Mike talks about the challenges of playing without key players, like Charles Cross, and how it affects the team's play calling. He shares his thoughts on the Seahawks' running game, the impact of the weather on the game, and the Rams' offense without DaVante Adams.
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Rams radio play-by-play voice JB Long joins to talk about the rematch and what the feeling is in Rams country going into the game.
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Kevin Harlan from CBS and Westwood One joins the show to talk about the massive Seahawks-Rams game on Thursday, the end of the Chiefs dynasty, and more.
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FSR's Petros Papadakis joins to talk about UW's win over Boise St. the Sherrone Moore situation, and more shenanigans.
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