Softy & Dick Interviews

Michael Shawn Dugar from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the off-season departure of Kenneth Walker, the finances for the Seahawks and if they could have paid both Walker and Rashid Shaheed, if the team will make a deal for another outside running back, Sam Darnold’s turnover issues, and his future in Seattle.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Huskies coach turned CBS analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the UW quarterback situation currently, Elijah Brown’s possibility of taking over, the timing of a starter decision, UCLA’s great year so far and potential the rest of the way, Michigan’s quarterback situation, what Texas’ problem is, and his pick.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s frustrating draw against Montreal last weekend, keeping it from happening again, injury updates for the team including multiple centerbacks who are hurt for the team, Seba Gomez’s breakout, and San Diego coming up on the road.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain sit down with Mike Holmgren as they discuss the state of the Seahawks at 3-3, Kenneth Walker not coming back, Zach Charbonnet returning, Seattle’s defense, Sam Darnold’s issues, NFL news, and the KC Chiefs game ahead, plus NBC broadcaster Cris Collinsworth joins to discuss all of that.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Dan Quinn apparently not knowing what down it was on Monday night, Kenneth Walker III continuing to have an epic season in Kansas City, Seattle’s decision to sign Rashid Shaheed instead, Jalen Hurts’s blood clot health concern, and Sam Darnold’s season.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about doing his show from BJ’s in Southern California today, the Huskies quarterback situation and what the team should do with Demond Williams and Elijah Brown, the new 24-team playoff in college football, Oregon State making waves in the Pac-12 now, and love for the sport.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s gritty win over Detroit yesterday after blowing a big lead, one big referee call towards the end of the game that sent the game to overtime, the success of his lines this year and how well they are producing, and working in a new team culture.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Seattle signing Rashid Shaheed instead of Kenneth Walker, the quarterback situation with Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, how the Eagles handled the Jalen Hurts situation, Dan Quinn making a mistake on Monday, if the Rams are in trouble, and Peyton Manning as a GM.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the parity in college football right now, the new playoff model of 24 teams and how it will affect non-conference games in September, UW’s NIL spend numbers and QB situation, UCLA’s chances of winning the Big Ten, and referee issues.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for The Husky Honks as the guys react to UW’s win over Purdue with quarterback Elijah Brown, the future of the quarterback position this season and next year, the defense, the next game against Nebraska after the bye, the running backs available, and schedule ahead.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks game against the Broncos tomorrow, Sam Darnold’s continued turnovers, NFL technology when it comes to the ball and spots on the field, Seattle paying Rashid Shaheed over Kenneth Walker in the off-season, and the Chargers sitting at 0-5 now.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the team’s shootout win in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the progression for him from year one last year to right now, the team scoring at a higher clip, Philipp Grubauer continuing to perform for the squad, plus the big test coming up on Thursday against the Lightning.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the lack of a running game for the Seahawks right now, the big game coming up against Denver tomorrow night, Kenneth Walker having a massive start to the season for the Chiefs, the Chargers being winless and on the road to 0-9 and Marshawn Lynch’s impact in Seattle.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the state of UW Huskies football and the job Jedd Fisch is doing and has done at Washington, JaMarcus Shephard with Oregon State and if he is only going to spend one year there, the enthusiasm for the LA Dodgers right now with game three of the NLCS tonight, and how Softy needs to start doing yoga ASAP.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thomas from SportsTalk 790 in Houston joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about former Astros Manager Joe Espada meeting with the Mariners about their managerial opening including his blame for the team’s lack of success in the playoffs, the fans’ feelings about Espada, if he can hold players accountable and his personality.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oregon’s continued struggles in 2026, Washington facing Purdue this week, the Huskies’ spending in NIL and their quarterback situation for the rest of the season, Indiana vs. Ohio State, Bob Chesney at UCLA, and his weekly pick.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey get together for the Husky Honks as they discuss the Dawgs at 3-3, the offensive line issues, quarterback questions with Demond Williams and Elijah Brown, if the injury will result in a change, the Dawgs’ running game with a plan for it, and fears about Purdue coming on Friday.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the officiating issues this season in the NFL and the swearing controversy, the Seahawks offense and the run game problems, Seattle facing Brock Purdy and the Niners this Sunday, and Joe Mixon.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert with Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the weekend again, including the Washington Huskies facing Iowa, Alabama facing Georgia, and the Seahawks taking on the Niners.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.