Softy Interviews

Washington Huskies new Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW officially moving to the Big Ten, the finances involved with the move, the budget growing, the travel situation within the Big Ten and stadium situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Sprinkle, Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the physicality and adjustments in the Big Ten, his schedule changes, the finances with the program, NIL, scouting the Big Ten, and his new system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Seattle Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the VMAC to talk about being part of the Hawks-Niners rivalry on the other side, being from Jamaica, and working under new Offensive Line Coach Ryan Grubb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the ongoing Olympics in Paris, the interest and investment by the United States in top Olympic teams, the NFL kicking off the 2024 preseason with a new kickoff rule, and Mitch Garver’s comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Tarr, Washington Huskies Softball Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the program and entire school moving to the Big Ten, what it means for the travel situations, recruiting the entire country, and the Pac-12 successes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Van Dyke, Head Coach of the Washington Huskies’ Women’s Soccer Team, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about her program joining the Big Ten officially today, the travel situation for the team now in a larger conference, and the competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies basketball legend Isaiah Thomas joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his shot to win the Pac-10 Championship, the current UW basketball program moving into the Big 10 and his Zeke End Tournament in Tacoma this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the M’s loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday, playing at Fenway Park, the trade deadline acquisitions by the team and what to expect offensively, and Mitch Garver’s comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Brewer, legendary writer with The Washington Post, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain from the Olympic Games in Paris to talk about covering Simone Biles today, the games overall, international feelings about the United States, and some Mariners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Fant, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the VMAC to talk about returning to the Northwest after time in New York, the Hawks culture, basketball and football crossover, and the offense with Ryan Grubb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his football intelligence and how he fits into Mike Macdonald’s new defense, the learning and install process, his new contract extension, and some Notre Dame football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Julian Love and giving him a contract extension this month, the Miami Dolphins giving Tua Tagovailoa a new deal, how Aaron Rodgers is getting along with teammates, and Jordan Love’s deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Scott Servais’ odd extra inning decision in today’s loss, Jerry Dipoto’s offseason, if he likes baseball at Fenway Park, the Mariners offense trying to improve, and UW football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Washington Huskies offensive line concerns, Todd Graham finding work at TCU with Sonny Dykes, Will Rogers at quarterback for the Dawgs, and the ‘24 Olympics in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer joins the show to discuss the Sounders’ victory over Minnesota in the League’s Cup over the weekend. He gives some injury updates and discusses if Paul Rothrock has cemented his place in the starting lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner joins the show to discuss the upcoming college football season and where he sees Washington falling amongst the elite teams in the Big Ten. How did Washington end up with a better recruiting class than schools like USC? What happens with WSU and Oregon State?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Rogers discusses the upcoming Huskies' season and what brought him to Seattle for his final season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Samson Joins the show to discuss how the Mariners fared in the trade deadline while also taking a look at the moves made around the league. Are the Mariners better off without bringing in Jazz Chisholm?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Lockett joins the show from training camp to discuss the upcoming season and how training camp has gone so far. What will new OC Ryan Grubb bring to the field?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football expert Phil Steele joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Huskies football program with Jedd Fisch, what to make of Rutgers who UW faces early on, the Big Ten favorites, the playoff contenders from the Big Ten and other conferences, Kalen DeBoer taking over at Alabama, the Pac-2, and favorites for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.