Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Stanford head coach David Shaw joins Softy and Dick live from Pac-12 Media day in Los Angeles. Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal joins Softy and Dick live from Pac-12 Media day in Los Angeles. USC quarterback Kedon Slovis joins Softy and Dick live from Pac-12 Media day in Los Angeles.

M’s closing in on Vegas’ pre-season win total and becoming buyers at the trade deadline. Pac-12 Media Day tomorrow, what to expect, who they want to talk to, questions to ask. Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales joins Softy and Dick to discuss the team’s win yesterday over the A’s, winning one run games over and over, what is behind his recent improvement on the mound, Logan Gilbert and Chris Flexen’s seasons.

Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss how much the Mariners are buyers at the trade deadline, which players the team can/will trade and which they want to hold onto, trying to acquire Whit Merrifield from the Royals, if they need to get another starting pitcher, is Chris Flexen the team’s MVP this season. Softy’s story about sharing a room with New York Vinnie, Pac-12 Media Day tomorrow. And textamonials.

Sounders amazing victory, big moves in college football, what is the future of the NCAA? Mariners designate Rafael Montero for assignment, who are the most hated M’s closers? NFL, college coaches not getting the vaccine and facing the ramifications of the decision.

An edition of Fun With Audio ahead of the NHL Draft. Rick Neuheisel joins Softy and Dick to discuss Nick Rolovich deciding not to get vaccinated, conference guidelines for getting the vaccine, Oklahoma and Texas heading to the SEC, the history of Big 12 teams moving to other conferences, what happens to the rest of the Big 12, is one super-conference the future? The NHL Draft tonight and how it’s different from a non-Covid year, where the players are coming from in the draft, if there is a consensus number one pick.

Kraken TV analyst J.T. Brown joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Matthew Beniers selection, what kind of a team Ron Francis is building, the pressure on Beniers being the top pick, expectations for the first season. New Kraken draft pick, Michigan center Matty Beniers, joins Softy, Dick and Ian Furness to discuss his selection with the No.2 overall pick, being the draft pick of an expansion team, making the decision to go to Michigan last year after Harvard season was cancelled, what hockey player poster was on his wall growing up, what his game is like, what he needs to work on at the center position, being a Patriots fan but watching the Hawks. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Softy and Dick to discuss the team’s selection of Matthew Beniers, his timing of joining the Kraken, the roster makeup now after Beniers addition along with the expansion draft.

Mychal Kendricks gets one day in jail, Softy’s community service experience, should the Seahawks bring back Kendricks, team’s current depth at linebacker, Chris Flexen starting tonight. Greg Lewis joins Softy and Dick to discuss his being part of the Husky Honks now, Nick Rolovich not getting vaccinated, who the best player on UW will be by the end of the year, who stands out in the Washington running back room, what he’s expecting from Dylan Morris and in the quarterback competition. Seattle Kraken schedule released, major dates, what stands out, Seattle sports conflicts.

Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the Seattle Kraken starting up and Petros’ feelings on the Kraken nickname, his care for the NHL, Giannis winning the NBA title, Nick Rolovich not getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Expectations for the first Kraken season, do they need to be competitive, and ticket prices. And textamonials.

Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach, Seattle Pacific Grad and former coach at Lake Washington High School alum Chad Forcier joins Softy and Dick to discuss what it was like today at the championship parade, the playoff run for the Bucks, Milwaukee paying the dues over the years getting farther in the playoffs, what really is Giannis Antetokounmpo like behind the scenes, Giannis’ huge plays throughout the 2021 playoffs. Ryan Fowler of 100.9 The Game in Tuscaloosa joins Softy and Dick to discuss whether Bryce Young will be the first $1 million player in college football, Nick Saban’s stance on vaccines and the 90 percent rate for the Alabama football team, endorsements for football players. The KJR morning show of Bucky Jacobsen and Chuck Powell join Softy and Dick to discuss the status of the Mariners ahead of a big homestand in the lead up to the trade deadline and the biggest story lines for Seahawks training camp with camp opening next week.