Softy & Dick Interviews

Former Seattle Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ piggyback method with Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, the rising Kade Anderson through the minors, JP Crawford’s willingness to move from shortstop to third base, and the easy learning curve it would be, plus Colt Emerson’s time up so far.

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Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about some bad decisions by Dan Wilson in last night’s game with his bullpen, the piggyback pitcher situation with Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo, the mound visit violation on Tuesday, losing confidence in Wilson, JP Crawford’s role on the team and Colt Emerson’s coming role.

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Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the history of the hotel the Big Ten is using for their meetings in California, and it relating to the spending in college football right now, the excuse Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby used for why he had a gambling habit, and culture around recruiting including TV and movies.

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Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the level of interest in the purchase of the Seahawks right now, the slate on International Games increasing and the desire to turn the NFL into a trillion dollar industry, Jaxon Smith-Njigba getting an incorrect award from the league, and Rashee Rice’s stupidity.

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Jason Minnix, radio host on ESPN 1000 in San Antonio, joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Spurs winning game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, the interesting personality of Victor Wembanyama and reacting to not winning the MVP award this year, and O’Dea High School’s Mitch Johnson’s big impact as Head Coach.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share the latest with the Big Ten meetings in Southern California right now, the conferences around the country looking towards new playoff model, scheduling in the Big 10 relating to the playoff structure, the future of the ACC, and Bredan Sorsby.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s loss to the LA Galaxy last week, Danny Musovski losing a tooth, the continued offensive issues for them, especially looking at the long World Cup break ahead, facing LAFC on the road this weekend, and an Alex Roldan health update.

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Huskies Softball Coach Heather Tarr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the funding being committed to her program including the team’s stadium renovations coming soon, the importance of the facility, fighting for another championship, her 2025 team and returning players for 2026, the movement in the sport, and the Big Ten move.

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Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the M’s getting swept by the Padres last weekend, the new starting pitcher system with the Bryce Miller - Luis Castillo piggy-back situation being the wrong method by Dan Wilson, including Wilson’s job as manager, plus Colt Emerson being brought up.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners bringing up Colt Emerson, his trepidations with the team turning to another young player, and how his experience around Deion Sanders connects, plus Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers finally plus his deep dive on what the analytics say about turnover battles.

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Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about the NFL schedule release coming tomorrow including Seattle’s home opener news and the slate of games to be played internationally, plus they discuss the status of Mike Vrabel’s job amidst the scandal with Dianna Russini, plus grass vs. turf stadiums as it relates to the World Cup.

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Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about the lack of excitement for the World Cup ahead, his feelings about soccer as a sport, a statue for LeBron James being a possibility in Los Angeles, how he and some media in L.A. talk about Kobe Bryant after his death, and the Lane Kiffin - Steve Sarkisian war of words.

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Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about getting Twitter hacked, Cal Raleigh finally breaking out of his slump, the Mariners moving to a 6-man rotation with the return of Bryce Miller this week, the Seahawks opening next season against the Patriots reportedly, Mike Vrabel saga, and NCAA tournaments expanding.

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Christian Caple from On Montlake joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the UW Spring Game last weekend, the linebacker unit being a big strength of this group, the receivers that are working to make up for the loss of Denzel Boston and running backs making up for the loss of Jonah Coleman, the impact newcomers and returnees plus top freshmen.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s latest draw coming against San Diego last weekend, the efforts to get more offense from the team and find one forward to take over, the packed week for both his team and the next opponent, facing San Jose tomorrow, plus their coach Bruce Arena.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about a war of words happening right now between Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, college football scheduling dynamics with big-time non-conference games being more scarce in these days, other schedule wrinkles, including Thanksgiving, and Duke-Michigan on Amazon.

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Matt Thomas, Host on SportsTalk 790 in Houston, joins Softy and Dick Fain to engage in some smack talk with the ongoing Mariners-Astros series including Cal Raleigh’s bad start to the year, the massive Astros struggles including the massive disappointment in Tatsuya Imai, the division hopes going down the drain quickly, and big changes ahead.

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Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher and analyst, joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s going to a six man rotation as Bryce Miller finally makes his return, and why he does not like that idea, plus Luis Castillo’s struggles and trying to stay in the rotation, a struggling Cal Raleigh trying to break out of a major slump, and the team’s bad defense.

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