Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the underwhelming performance from the Huskies in an Apple Cup win over WSU, UW running back injuries and thoughts on Demond Williams's performance. Then they talk about the Mariners losing 3 out of 4 to the A's and whether they are dead and buried yet. Also, Fun With Audio.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun ahead of Sunday’s Apple Cup to discuss the game’s future, non-conference schedules, the situation with WSU’s band, stadium additions and NFL players back in college, then they react to the interview before Lee Sterling joins them.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners dwindling hopes after a bad loss last night to the A’s, the Astros not falling, the missteps by Jerry Dipoto this year, the 2025 weight on the 2026 team and Dan Wilson’s managerial job, then they talks about their feelings with the Apple Cup rivalry right now.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Apple Cup 2026 and the future of the rivalry game, Demond Williams, UW’s non-conference schedule and the playoff implications, then the guys get to the Hardball Pregame Show and revisit Bryce Miller’s comment yesterday before Chris Petersen joins the program.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts debate how they want to feel as sports fans - excited or comfortable - when it comes to the Mariners, then Rick Neuhseisel joins the show to talk about the Apple Cup, CFP, a lawsuit involving LSU, a small crowd for USC last week, and his weekly pick, then they get some Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Bret Boone to talk about the mentality of his 2001 team, the playoff hopes for the 2026 Mariners, and the culture Dan Wilson has created, then they continue to debate the desire for excitement or to be comfortable as an M’s fan, then starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins from the park.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Bryce Miller talking about the 2025 weight on the 2026 Mariners, Lane Kiffin’s behavior with LSU, and the Apple Cup, then the guys continue to talk about the state of rivalry games in college football including how other rivalries are with all the big conference changes.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Los Angeles Clippers and their giant punishments for circumventing the NBA salary cap, plus discuss the interest in the Apple Cup by fans, the lack of office banter with the status of the game currently and the lack of a WSU depth chart being available, plus they get some Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners win today over the Red Sox and current playoff chances, then Softy chats with Petros Papadakis about USC’s small crowd at their season opener, the Trojans’ program under Lincoln Riley, the Apple Cup this weekend, UCLA firing their Athletic Director, and Lane Kiffin.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s win over Boston and series win, plus updated playoff hopes, and the debut of Lazaro Montes, then the guys play a game with listeners plus react to Dan Wilson’s comments after the Mariners win then they react to audio bites from the final Hard Knocks episode.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the Terrion Arnold situation with the Seahawks, the Commissioner’s List, Tony Romo’s status, the Rams getting Aaron Donald back, and more, then the guys continue to discuss Arnold’s status with the Hawks and his lack of availability to play before having Fun with Audio.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the 2026 debut of The Husky Honks as the guys discuss the lack of competitiveness in the game, Demond Williams and the UW offense going into this season, the questions with the wide receiver group, expectations for the 2026 defense, and what to expect in WSU.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Apple Cup this week, CFP changes, USC’s attendance issue, plus UCLA, Cal, and his weekly pick, then they discuss their belief level the ‘26 M’s before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about Dejan Joveljic’s debut, injuries with his team, and New York next.

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Listen to the Husky football preview podcast, presented by Colburn Law, founded by former Husky athlete Greg Colburn. Helping injury victims across Washington fight and win! Hosted by Dave Softy Mahler, check in as we look ahead to the upcoming 2026 Husky football season. Featuring comments from players, coaches, and media members that cover Husky football.

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday afternoon and UW getting the full spotlight, the Mariners getting absolutely beat down by Toronto over the weekend, the potential firings of Dan Wilson and Jerry Dipoto if the team misses the playoffs this year, then they react to some Fun with Audio sound.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners bad weekend in Toronto, their mental mistakes, Dan Wilson’s job, and Laz Montes coming up to the big leagues, then the guys discuss the Seahawks narrowing down their roster to the 53-man, the lack of surprises, concerns, and current secondary.

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Jalen Milroe’s final preseason action for the Seahawks, the depth at cornerback and running back for Seattle, and Rashid Shaheed, then the guys discuss Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams yesterday before the BRC Golden Moment features a huge Sounders debut.

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In the third hour, Chuck Powell sits down with Softy at Cheney Stadium and talks about Bryce Miller being moved to the bullpen, addressing why the Mariners didn't bring back Geno Suarez, looking for consistency at third base and whether Cal Raleigh has turned the corner. Then more Mariners discussion and looking at how abysmal the AL West division is.

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