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Softy & Dick Interviews
Hosted by Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM) · EN
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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Peter Fewing on the upcoming World Cup
2d ago00:15:22Tap to summarizeLegendary coach Peter Fewing joins the show to talk all things World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Bret Boone on Mariners, Catchers, Rotation, Skubal, Work Stoppage
3d ago00:19:19Tap to summarizeFormer Mariners second baseman Bret Boone joins Softy to talk about the Mariners in the last week and recent winning streak, what happens with the catchers when Raleigh returns, Brendan Donovan’s position when he comes back, the six-man rotation switch from the piggyback system going into effect, how far the M’s could go to trade for Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal, and his large concerns about a work stoppage in MLB coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Petros Papadakis on Brunson, Knicks Fans, Garrett, Russell’s Video
3d ago00:18:05Tap to summarizePetros Papadakis in Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about Jalen Brunson’s comments and the Knicks win in game one of the NBA Finals, plus the annoyance of New York fans coming throughout this entire series, then they discuss the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams and the lack of excitement in L.A. plus the World Cup starting next week and Russell Wilson further establishing himself as a cheese-ball with his retirement video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Mike Florio on Garrett Deal, Donald Status, Brown Trade, Nacua Future
4d ago00:11:13Tap to summarizeMike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Rams trading for Myles Garrett, how much better it makes the Rams, what it means for Aaron Donald, if the lineman will return to Los Angeles, why favorites don’t consistently win the title, A.J. Brown getting traded to the Patriots after some Eagles fallout, and Puka Nacua’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Former UW Running Back Greg Lewis on HoF Ballot, Process, Huskies
4d ago00:12:53Tap to summarizeFormer and decorated Washington Huskies running back Greg Lewis joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about being on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot (again) and his candidacy to get in, his lack of knowledge about how the entire process works, and the current Dawgs team including their current group of backs and his excitement for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Larry Stone on George Kirby, M’s Pitching, Naylor Panic, Julio, Russell
4d ago00:19:54Tap to summarizeLegendary writer Larry Stone joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about George Kirby’s bad outing today for the Mariners and what’s been going on for him recently, the state of the M’s pitching staff with potential more moves ahead including returning to the piggyback, the lack of panic for Josh Naylor, Julio Rodriguez expectations now, and Russell Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kevin Calabro on Sonics Game 7 vs Utah, 1996 Team, Spurs, Expansion
5d ago00:23:18Tap to summarizeFormer Seattle SuperSonics voice Kevin Calabro joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on the 30-year anniversary of the Sonics’ Game 7 win against Utah in the West Finals, and reminisces about that game and the 1996 team that went to the NBA Finals, shares stories from that roster and year, including George Karl and who kept that team together then Kevin gives insight into the current Spurs team and the timeline of NBA expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Jon Wilner on Leach HoF, Media Rights, Sorsby, Rose Bowl, Greg Lewis
5d ago00:21:27Tap to summarizeJon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Leach’s high chances of making the Hall of Fame, the government trying to set rules for college football, the current media rights situation, the ongoing situation with Brandon Sorsby after his gambling troubles, the Rose Bowl kick time possibly changing to one hour earlier, and Greg Lewis on the Hall of Fame ballot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Mariners Pitcher Logan Gilbert on Rotation, 2026, Raleigh, Contract
6d ago00:20:50Tap to summarizeSeattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the team’s six-game winning streak currently, the quirks of the starting rotation right now including the piggyback situation turning into their new six-man rotation and how that changes his game, his 2026 so far, Cal Raleigh’s absence, and his contract situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Bill Krueger on Mariners Streak, 6-Man Rotation + Handling Pitchers
6d ago00:20:45Tap to summarizeFormer Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the M’s going on a six-game winning streak right now, the change to a six-man starting pitching rotation, how the team handled the rotation changes with Luis Castillo, Bryce Miller’s role, the backup catcher spot when Cal Raleigh returns, and the down AL West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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