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

July 2, 2025 16 mins

Former Mariners pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith to talk about the M’s loss yesterday to the Royals, Cal Raleigh in the Home Run Derby, what to do with the pitchers in Tacoma now, faith in the bullpen, and Jackson Kowar returning.

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Jon Wilner from San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith to talk about Texas State moving to the Pac-12, television plans for the football season, a “what if” question, and the futures of non-revenue sports for colleges.

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Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about his travel plans for July 4th and travel to and around airports, fireworks shows versus drone shows, plus Clayton Kershaw’s career with the Dodgers and getting honored this week.

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Mike Florio from PFT joins Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith to talk about his 25 year anniversary at PFT and his memorable stories, what the Steelers are doing after another big move this week, and two pass rusher trade situations with the AFC North.

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Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens to talk about Cal Raleigh’s incredible season, the Mariners season and trade deadline approach at this point, Cooper Flagg’s being drafted #1 overall and the all star vote for Caitlin Clark.

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Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens to talk about the M’s win last night over Kansas City, Cal Raleigh’s continued incredible season, the team’s offense outside of Cal, his feelings about the bullpen, and needing more pop from Julio.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s 2-0 win over Austin in the return to MLS action, the health of the team including Jordan Morris’ return to action, plus the Columbus Crew coming to town.

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Craig Ehlo joins the show to discuss Spokane Hoop fest, Lenny Wilkins, staying in touch throughout their careers, Wilkins’ coaching style, and the current state of the NBA.

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Hugh Millen joins the show to discuss the Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, DK Metcalf, the Seahawks defense, what we can expect from Shaq Griffin, and Kenneth Walker. They also touch on the state of college football and the potential for a CBA.

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Al Kinisky joins the show to discuss the draft class for the Kraken from this past weekend, where the team sits going into next season, free agency, and Phillip Grubauer.

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Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Bill Krueger about rain delays, the Mariners offense, off days, and what the team should do at the deadline.

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George Karl joins the show to discuss Oklahoma City winning the championship, the quality of NBA basketball currently, the NBA All-Star Game, expansion, and Lenny Wilkens ahead of Wilkens’ statue unveiling.

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Larry Stone joins the show to get his take on the biggest wastes on Seattle sports teams, the Mariners offense, where did Donovan Solano come from, Julio heating up, and Cal Raleigh’s MVP chances.

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Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss kids playing outside during summer, Cal Raleigh, jinxes, and Lenny Wilkins.

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Mike Florio joins the show to discuss the news on NFL collusion surrounding fully guaranteed contracts, why this isn’t being treated as big news, and Aaron Rodgers recent comments.

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Jerry Brewer of The Washington Post joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oklahoma City winning the NBA championship, Kevin Durant getting traded to Houston, Lenny Wilkens’ new statue, plus Cal Raleigh’s numbers and MVP chances.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Pac-12 television deal, the possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament, Huskies basketball, and UW’s stadium rank in a new video game.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s performances in the Club World Cup over the last couple weeks, the players’ mentalities and building on the games with MLS action resuming.

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Seattle SuperSonics legend Lenny Wilkens joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about getting a statue later this week outside Climate Pledge Arena, memories of the 1979 championship, his hope for a Sonics return and the new changes to the NBA.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to Oklahoma City winning the NBA Championship yesterday and the bad blood still with everyone he can blame with the Sonics departure, then Millen discusses Trey Hendrickson and Cooper Kupp.

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