Softy Interviews

Marc Ross, NFL Network Analyst, joins Softy and Dick to talk about the historic nature of the 2026 Super Bowl winning Seahawks and why Sam Darnold deserves more credit than he gets now, John Schneider earning faith from fans with free agency, why Rashid Shaheed is not an overpay, the need to pay JSN and Spoon soon, and the RB position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Schultz of Locked On Colts in Indianapolis joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Seahawks signing former Indy safety Rodney Thomas II, his experience and declining impact over the last four years there, the entire Daniel Jones situation and contract future, and overpaying for receiver Alec Pierce, and the state of Indiana sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raiders Radio Host JT The Brick in Las Vegas joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the wild Maxx Crosby trade-that-wasn’t situation with the Ravens, Baltimore screwing over the Raiders by purposely killing the deal, the “bull-crap” ways the Ravens front office ended it from happening, and all the shenanigans not hurting his trade value.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Seattle writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Dick to talk about Mark DeRosa’s inexcusable lack of knowledge of Team USA’s tournament position, the overall interest in the tournament rising, the dispute between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena having a tangible impact of the Mariners and needing to get dealt with, and the M’s new roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the angry Lakers fans after Bam Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant with 83 points scored last night, react to Team USA losing to Italy in the World Baseball Classic but some fans not understanding the tournament overall, plus the new Washington tax on millionaires impacting athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick to talk about how there has been zero funny business with the Maxx Crosby trade between Vegas and Baltimore, what comes next for Crosby, Rashid Shaheed’s role growing in Seattle with his new contract, having no worries about the Seahawks losing Kenneth Walker, and the NFL schedule changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Softy and Dick to discuss what is going wrong for the team right now during their three game losing streak and needing more scoring from more than just Jared McCann on offense, the goaltender question marks with a debate between two guys, and facing another great team in Colorado coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huskies Basketball Head Coach Danny Sprinkle joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s 2025-26 season being impacted by injuries, his technical foul against Oregon last weekend in the close loss, still having confidence in Wesley Yates despite a poor shooting year, possible roster movement ahead, and not complaining about travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhea Hughes with Sports Radio WIP in Philadelphia joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Eagles signing Riq Woolen, the contract being fair for a prove-it player for one year, the Clint Hurtt aspect of the deal with him being an Eagles coach, and Jalen Carter realistically not being on the trade block for the Seahawks to trade for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Huskies good chances for the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, West schools struggling in Olympics sports with so much travel, David Riley at WSU and if they should have a program, and the Score Act having no chance to pass in the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in Santa Clara joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss why the 49ers signing of Mike Evans is not a good move and simply pushes the oft-injured narrative around the aging players on the team, where the Niners will go from here in free agency and what will happen with future Hall of Famer Trent Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Michaels from 680 The Fan sports radio in Atlanta joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how the Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa will affect former UW quarterback Michael Penix, the existing concerns about the former Husky quarterback and his injury history, plus an Atlanta Hawks Magic City strip club promo getting nixed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to react to Danny Sprinkle’s ejection during the Huskies game, the size of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bubble this year and who could do damage from that group, whether Gonzaga can do damage in the tourney, Duke reigning supreme, and the final top seed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins Softy and Dick to talk about Seattle’s free agents to-be next week, Kenneth Walker likely leaving the Seahawks at this point, Zach Charbonnet being in line to take over the backfield, not being able to pay wide receiver money for Rashid Shaheed, the NFL catching on to stupid spending, and Riq Woolen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Hugh Millen to discuss Kenneth Walker hitting free agency, the Seahawks spending plans, Rashid Shaheed’s cost, Seattle’s defensive free agents, and the roof open/closed temps at T-Mobile Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Krueger joins Softy and Dick to talk about the Mariners building on 2025 with their off-season moves, the group trying to fill second base and designated hitter, the offense trying to maintain the level they were at last season, Julio Rodriguez working with Edgar Martinez on a successful season, and the team avoiding a slow start with a better team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soren Petro from 610 WHB Sports Radio in Kansas City joins Softy and Dick to discuss Trent McDuffie’s trade from the Chiefs to the Rams being about trying to find maximum value instead of paying the player, the financial limitations for the team, Trent McDuffie being a talented CB who can cover JSN, and KC targeting a running back in the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick to talk about the Chiefs trading Trent McDuffie because they did not want to pay him, the Raiders current stage with trading Max Crosby, the Cardinals letting go of Kyler Murray, Rashid Shaheed’s financial value coming as a kick returner on the free agent market, and Drew Dalman retiring this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about LeBron James’ handcuff on the Lakers and how they do business, the rough current product that the NBA is putting out, USC’s leading scorer getting kicked off the team because of an altercation recently and Mick Cronin’s job at UCLA, including why Petros defends the Bruins b-ball Head Coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Huskies defensive lineman Jordan Reffett joins Softy and Dick to talk about the state of college football and new era for Washington in the NIL era under Coach Jedd Fisch, plus his friend and former Dawgs defensive tackle Daniel Milsten, who is facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, including how to help Daniel and his family with GoFundMe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.