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

Bill Krueger on Mariners-Astros, Kirby Back, Woo Rolling, Infield

May 22, 2025 • 20 mins
Baseball expert and former Seattle pitcher Bill Krueger joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the upcoming Mariners series in Houston, George Kirby returning to the mound tonight, Bryan Woo’s dominance so far, and the options at their infield spots.
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PFT’s Mike Florio on NFL Voting on Tush Push and Validity of Play

May 21, 2025 • 13 mins
Mike Florio from PFT joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the NFL’s vote to keep the tush push for another year, including the validity of the play and whether or not it should be kept in the game, the rule changes over the years and their interpretations.
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Petros Papadakis on Dodgers, Mariners, Tush Push, Flag Football

May 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to talk about the Dodgers and their fanbase after getting swept by the Angels, the Mariners’ success, the tush-push staying in the NFL for another year and flag football in the L.A. Olympics.
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Larry Stone on Mariners Victory, Hitting, Williamson, Raleigh, War

May 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners win today in Chicago and the hitting improvement this year, Ben Williamson’s rise, Cal Raleigh in the MVP discussion, the WAR debate, and the smoothness of Bryan Woo.
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Jon Wilner on College Sports Lawsuit, Pac Conference, Schedule

May 20, 2025 • 17 mins
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about lawsuits in college athletics right now, the Pac-12 conference trying to stay relevant, other conference rankings right now, and timing for football schedules.
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Brian Schmetzer on Sounders Draw in Portland and Dallas Ahead

May 20, 2025 • 9 mins
Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s draw against the Timbers in Portland, the availability of some players including an update on Jackson Ragen’s injury, plus Dallas coming up at home.
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Legendary O'Dea High School Football Head Coach Monte Kohler

May 20, 2025 • 15 mins
O’Dea High School football Head Coach Monte Kohler joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about a recent event with other high school coaches, the development of football at his level and sport in general, the Washington wins record, and what he has learned.
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John Canzano on Blazers Sale, Expansion, Seahawks, Owners

May 16, 2025 • 17 mins
John Canzano from the Bald Faced Truth in Portland joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Trail Blazers, what it means for NBA expansion and what it could mean for the Seahawks future sale, prospective owners, and the Ducks.
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PJ Carlesimo on Nuggets-Thunder, OKC Hopes, Celtics-Knicks

May 16, 2025 • 16 mins
PJ Carlesimo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Denver Nuggets forcing a game seven against the Thunder, the biggest obstacle to Oklahoma City’s championship hopes, and game six between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
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Hugh Millen on Brock Purdy’s Deal, Flag Football, Draft Lottery

May 16, 2025 • 26 mins
Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Brock Purdy’s new deal with the 49ers and where it leaves San Francisco, flag football being a possibility for the Olympics plus the injury worries involved in it, and the sanctity of the NBA draft lottery.
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Mike Florio on Aaron Rodgers, 2025 Schedule, Flexing, Hawks Line

May 15, 2025 • 12 mins
Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about moving from Wednesday to Thursday this week, Aaron Rodgers’ future and if it’s in Pittsburgh, the 2025 schedule released and flexing games to primetime, plus the Seahawks win line.
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Brian Schmetzer on LAFC Loss, Partnership News, Portland Ahead

May 15, 2025 • 11 mins
Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about last night’s blowout loss at LAFC, today’s partnership news with KJR including continuing his interviews, plus facing the Timbers down in Portland this week.
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Bill Krueger on Mariners, Recent Offense, Pitcher Injuries, AL West

May 15, 2025 • 18 mins
Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s recent stretch including the offensive numbers of late, the injuries to the pitching staff and young arms who have come up, plus the state of the AL West.
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Denver Nuggets Studio Host Mark Bertagnolli on Game Six vs OKC

May 15, 2025 • 8 mins
Ahead of the Denver Nuggets facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six tonight, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain head down to Denver to talk about the game with Nuggets Radio Host Mark Bertagnolli, plus an illness, Nikola Jokic, and the OKC hatred.
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Petros Papadakis on NFL Schedule, Bill Belichick, Greece, Phil Knight

May 14, 2025 • 19 mins
Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the much, much anticipated NFL schedule release day, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hutson and UNC, Softy’s trip to Greece, and Phil Knight not buying the Blazers.
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Chris Daniels on NBA Expansion Latest, Portland Trail Blazers’ Sale

May 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Komo’s Chris Daniels joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the latest on NBA expansion as it relates to the Sonics return, the committee impact, how the sale of the Blazers will affect expansion, and if the news out of Portland affects the Seahawks.
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Larry Stone on Pete Rose HoF Eligibility, Mariners, Julio’s Struggles

May 13, 2025 • 20 mins
Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame, why this change came now, if he is going to vote for Rose, the M’s going through a rough stretch, and Julio Rodriguez’s struggles.
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Jon Wilner on NCAA House Settlement and Ducks, Belichick at UNC

May 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NCAA House settlement including how it will impact the Oregon Ducks, the Portland Trailblazers sale, and the Belichick family at North Carolina.
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Jeff Nelson on Dave Sims, Aaron Boone, Yankees, Julio, Home Park

May 13, 2025 • 12 mins
Former Mariners pitcher and current Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about fellow announcer Dave Sims, Manager Aaron Boone and New York’s play of late, Julio Rodriguez’s perception, and the T-Mobile Park factor.
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Quincy Pondexter on UW Return, Role, Yates Returning, Sprinkle

May 12, 2025 • 16 mins
Former UW basketball star Quincy Pondexter joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about returning to the Huskies, his role with Washington, Wesley Yates also coming back to the program, Danny Sprinkle running the program, and immediate impact guys.
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