Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

More on the Seahawks schedule and preseason schedule released as well, emotions with the new schedule and being happy with it being front-loaded with road games and tough teams. Seahawks schedule predictions by the guys, what record is good enough to win the NFC West. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Kraken signing their first player, Luke Henman, Henman’s path to the Kraken after being drafted by Ron Francis in Carolina, NHL stories. Storm head coach Dan Hughes joins Softy and Dick to discuss the training camp process for the team and how tough roster cuts will be, the brilliance of Breanna Stewart, expectations for the season.

Hype for NFL schedule release tomorrow, Oakland Athletics possibly moving to Portland? John Canzano of The Oregonian joins Softy and Dick to discuss why the Oakland A’s would move to Portland if they move anywhere, the Diamond Project setup and work to make it realistic, the potential rivalry with Seattle, locations for the ballpark, the situation in Oakland and if it’s just a leverage play, the Giants’ impact on situation. Jarred Kelenic news and hype ahead of Thursday’s call-up, what or who is comparable? Jarred Kelenic news and hype ahead of Thursday’s call-up, what or who is comparable?

Bob Baffert horse Medina Spirit allowed to race this weekend and how it could go wrong for him at the Preakness. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss if the Pac-12 Commissioner search is narrowing? Oliver Luck’s candidacy and if it’s real? Timing of the hire? Having Oregon over UW in the pre-season Pac-12 football rankings after ZTF was ruled out for the year, who is the best QB in the Pac-12 right now, does anyone stand out. And textamonials.

Remembering the 2008 winless Washington Huskies football team and what could have avoided it, Dick would rather have that season than firing Willingham and getting a different HC. Gabe Neitzel of 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee joins Softy and Dick to discuss if Aaron Rodgers has played his last game with the Packers and why, what side the people of Wisconsin are on between the QB and the GM, the deep issues that Rodgers has with the organization, where Rodgers is headed. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer on beating Portland on Sunday and his personal celebration, his halftime speech to the players in a 0-0 game at the time, Stefan Frei reaching 1,000 saves in MLS career, the great start to 2021, an injury update on Nicolas Lodeiro, the defense so far this year. The updated cost of the renovated Climate Pledge Arena roof and its landmark status.

Sounders win. Mariners lose. Recapping the weekend in sports. Why does Dick Fain still watch the Mariners religiously? Who on the team right now is actually in their long term plans? Softy is annoyed he angered people on Twitter over the weekend. Jenni Carlson from the Oklahoman joins Softy and Dick to discuss Bookie Radley-Hiles going from the Sooners to UW, ho is Bookie and why did he leave Oklahoma, his attitude and problems there, how he is so liked within the Sooners locker room, Tre Brown being drafted by the Seahawks and his skills.

Tim Tebow joining the Jaguars after 9 years out of the NFL, effect on their locker room. Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the ups and downs of the season so far and how good/bad are they really, who will be the first .150 hitter to go down to Tacoma, the timing on Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert coming to the majors, evaluating Ty France after his May freefall, Mitch Haniger’s place on the roster and if he will be traded in August, the down offensive year happening all around MLB. And textamonials.

Tony Smith from 1010 XL in Jacksonville joins Softy and Dick to discuss why did the Jaguars sign Tim Tebow, if it’s realistic he plays for them, or if it’s just a mentor for Lawrence based on the Meyer connection, Trevor Lawrence drafted and is the instant starter, Travis Etienne also drafted in the first round. Jon Wilner’s early Pac-12 rankings having Oregon 1 and UW 2, what are the position groups where the Huskies are behind the Ducks, does UW have a QB to get them to the playoff. Bob Baffert horse racing scandal, how it could potentially bring down the entire sport.

Celebrating Jackson’s birthday, high school sports regulations during pandemic right now. Former Mariners pitcher Jeff Nelson joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Mariners lack of success over the last 20 years, Dan Wilson as a possible M’s manager replacement, if baseball needs to market itself better to the younger generation, the new gambling aspect of sports and how it can help baseball, if 7 inning no-hitters should be counted. Allen Iverson “practice” press conference 19 yrs ago, comparing it to Dixon Fain’s edition.

Celebrating Jackson’s birthday with a video message from Sounders HC Brian Schmetzer. An edition of Fun With Audio. And textamonials.

What’s Brewing- What is on TV this weekend and DK Metcalf running a race on NBC on Saturday afternoon, the Mariners opening up vaccinated sections at T-Mobile Park next week. Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick to discuss the possible reunion with Richard Sherman and the Seahawks, if it makes sense on and off the field, Aaron Rodgers situation and Michael Robinson’s comments on NFL Network, where the blame goes in that situation, the vegas odds not liking the Seahawks chances in 2021. Stats Are For Losers. Former UW and current Miami Dolphins running back Savon Ahmed joins Softy and Dick to discuss his rookie year with the Dolphins and partnering with Myles Gaskin in that backfield, his decision to not be in college for the pandemic-disrupted 2020 season, life in Miami, dealing with the Dolphins QB change mid-season, the current UW Huskies team and RB room.