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Softy & Dick Interviews

Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

Full interviews from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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  • 73 episodes
  • Avg 19 min
  • English
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  • September 23 · 10 min

    Brian Schmetzer on Sounders Draw, Joveljic Out, Injury Update, RSL Ahead

    Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s wild 3-3 draw in Colorado last weekend, Caden Clark’s game-tying goal, the weather delay at the start, missing Dejan Joveljic to International Duty this week, a few injury updates, plus Real Salt Lake coming up tomorrow at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 23 · 20 min

    Jon Wilner on Oregon, Non-Conference, Dawgs, Minnesota. Big Ten, Playoff

    Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oregon running up the score last week, the non-conference schedules, what to make of the Huskies so far, this week’s game against Minnesota, the Big Ten, possible new playoff model, big games this week, USC, Michigan, and his pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 23 · 35 min

    Husky Honks on EWU Win and Minnesota Next: Softy and Dick 9-22 Hour 2

    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys look back at the win over Eastern Washington, including the little they learned from the blowout, facing Minnesota next and the weight of their punch, the problematic penalties on defense and new reputation, plus the UW wide receivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 19 · 37 min

    Hugh Millen on Seahawks and Huskies FB: Softy and Dick 9-18 Hour 3

    In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen spend the hour talking about the Seahawks game against the Cardinals with Drew Lock starting, how the defense looked in the opening win, how the Dawgs are using Demond Williams early in the season, the NIL situation for Washington, Arch Manning, plus Lane Kiffin and LSU facing Ole Miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 18 · 18 min

    Bill Krueger on M’s Problems, Accountability, Wilson, Pitching, Raleigh

    Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher and analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about all the issues with the M’s as their season comes to an end, including the lack of any accountability, Dan Wilson’s job, Randy Arozarena, pitching problems, and Cal Raleigh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 18 · 8 min

    Lee Sterling From Paramount Sports With Best Football Weekend Bets

    Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler to share his best bets for the football weekend ahead including the Dawgs game versus Eastern Washington, LSU facing Ole Miss, and the Seahawks game on Sunday versus Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 17 · 17 min

    Bret Boone on Almost Done Mariners, Mindsets, Dan Wilson, Respect

    Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the Mariners’ hopes all but dead right now, the mindsets of players given the situation, Dan Wilson’s treatment of his players and how much blame he should receive, respect being an important factor with managers, what happened with the 2004 M’s, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 17 · 12 min

    Mike Holmgren on Backup QBs, Lock, Price Use, Snaps Under Center

    Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about how he handled the change from a starting quarterback to a backup, as it relates to the Seahawks starting Drew Lock with Sam Darnold hurt, what he has seen from Lock, how much they would use Jadarian Price in his 2nd career game, and NFL offenses going more under center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 17 · 18 min

    Rick Neuheisel on LSU Kiffin, Oregon, UW’s NIL, Dawgs Offense, Pick

    Rick Neuheisel from CBS Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Lane Kiffin’s possible injury lie for LSU, Ole Miss facing them this week, Oregon’s loss to Oklahoma State last week, the NIL situation for the University of Washington, why it has been a struggle, the issues with the Huskies’ offense right now, and a weekly pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 17 · 13 min

    Chris Daniels on NBA Expansion Update, Timeline, Value, Vegas, Finances

    Chris Daniels of Komo joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about yesterday’s update on NBA expansion and a new timeline and possible deadline to learn news with expansion teams coming to Seattle and Las Vegas, the valuation elements with both the cities, how Vegas affects Seattle’s situation plus the finances with the rest of the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 17 · 21 min

    Kevin Harlan on Hawks-Patriots, Cardinals, Chargers, Rams, Bears, Chiefs

    Kevin Harlan of CBS and Westwood One joins Dave Softy Mahler to revisit last week’s Seahawks opener against the Patriots and the booth-cam video of his final interception call, Seattle and Drew Lock having the Cardinals coming up, the Chargers losing in their opener, the Rams’ bad travel plans for Australia, plus the Bears’ and Chiefs’ first games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 20 min

    Petros Papadakis on Holmgren, UW Schedule And Offense, Vedder, Ducks

    Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports in Los Angeles joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Mike Holmgren returning to the show this year, the Huskies’ start to 2026 including the offensive struggles for Washington, the drama with Macklemore right now, Eddie Vedder claiming two cities, and the Oregon Ducks getting upset by Oklahoma State last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 12 min

    Mike Florio on Hawks’ QBs, Watson, Atlanta, Arizona, Bad First Weeks, KC

    Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss Seattle’s quarterback situation with an injured Sam Darnold and Drew Lock stepping in, Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, who the Falcons are going to play at quarterback, the Cardinals coming off a win over the Chargers, bad week 1’s in the NFL, and if the Chiefs are back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 16 min

    Larry Stone on Mariners Disappointment History & Managerial Future

    Larry Stone, legendary writer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners horrible year, continued struggles, and the historic disappointment of the ‘26 season overall, the timeline for discussing the next manager after Dan Wilson, and the managers are that Seattle could hire including a successful manager down in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 9 min

    Brian Schmetzer on Sounders Draw, Rothrock Injury, Offense, Rapids

    Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their draw against the Galaxy last weekend, a possible controversy with penalty kicks, a new major hamstring injury with Paul Rothrock now missing 8-10 weeks, the state of the attack currently, and a road match coming up against Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 22 min

    Jon Wilner on UW’s Bad Offense, Oregon, Lanning, Texas, Apple Cup

    Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s offensive woes right now and their playoff hopes with the poor offense, the lack of an Offensive Coordinator, plus Oregon’s embarrassing loss and Dan Lanning’s behavior, Texas’ media behavior, the Apple Cup future, and his pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 16 · 37 min

    Husky Honks on Many Issues w/ Offense: Softy and Dick 9-15 Hour 2

    In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for the Husky Honks as the guys dive deep into the poor UW offense right now, the amount of injuries on the team, including the offensive line situation with poor play and the Landon Hatchett situation being out, Demond Williams, plus the Eastern Washington game next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 12 · 29 min

    Hugh Millen on Seahawks Corners, Drew Lock, Brian Fleury

    Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks cornerbacks holding their own, get his thoughts on Drew Lock, and how he feels Brian Fleury called plays in his first game as Seahawks OC. Then Hugh comes back to talk about whether he's worried about Sam Darnold's injury and takes a look at the matchup between JSN and Christian Gonzalez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 12 · 22 min

    Rick Neuheisel on Apple Cup, UW vs Utah State, Michigan

    Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak to Rick Neuheisel about his experience on September 11th, 2001, get his thoughts on the Husky win in the Apple Cup, looking ahead to UW's matchup against Utah State, and whether Michigan should be worried about their quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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