Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Former UW running back and current Miami Dolphin Myles Gaskin joins Softy and Dick in-Studio to discuss the new NIL rules in college sports and the realities for college athletes, how it would have affected his time at Washington, how it will be a part of the recruiting process, fans returning to stadiums this fall after limited crowds in 2020 and what that was like, if Jimmy Lake will use a committee running back system in 2021 or try to find one guy to stick with. Playing against the Seahawks last season in Miami and against guys he trained with, the Dolphins outlook for this season, the NFL rules for vaccinated players. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick to discuss what this record undefeated start means to him and the organization, not giving up a goal in the run of play, the gritty win in LA on Saturday with players hurt and not letting Chicharito score, preparing for games in hot temperatures this week, and injury updates. J.T. Brown, newly hired Kraken Color analyst, joins Softy and Dick to discuss getting the gig in Seattle, his hockey career in the NHL with the Ducks, Wild and Lightning, retiring from hockey to take the job and transitioning to broadcasting.

Mariners walk-off Tampa Bay, how it changes expectations for the season, fan excitement. Shed Long Jr. joins Softy and Dick to talk about his walk-off grand slam in yesterday’s Mariners game against the Rays, his approach at the plate in the 10th and what he was looking for, getting a pedicure during his off-day, being on the IL for a long time earlier this season, the mentality of the team this year to stay loose, J.P. Crawford’s year. We try to figure out why more fans didn’t attend the games at T-Mobile Park last weekend.

Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the weekend sweep of the Rays, how sustainable this way of winning can last, JP Crawford’s recent hot streak and if he’s the most likely All Star from the team, Yusei Kikuchi’s performances this season and the options for next season, Logan Gilbert’s success of late, injury updates on Ty France, Justin Dunn, how much credit Scott Servais deserves this year. Ben Simmons’ failures, the unpredictability of the NBA playoffs, Kevin Durant’s playoffs. Textamonials. Rhea Hughes of WIP in Philadelphia joins Softy and Dick to discuss what happened to the 76ers recently and in last night’s game 7 loss, Ben Simmons’ failures and trying to fix his shot, the heat on Doc Rivers, the love for Joel Embiid.

Dick Baird joins Softy and Dick at Lakeland Village Golf Course to talk Husky football, last season at an empty Husky Stadium, where are the stars on the current roster, the quarterback competition through Spring and Dylan Morris’ place at the starter, the defensive system under Jimmy Lake. Dick’s feelings towards Kyle Seager considering his contract and output, Seager’s future. PNW Golf Prize Pack about to be given away, next week’s 63 hole event at Chambers Bay.

PNW Golf Prize winner Ed Mortimor joins. Fun With Audio. Shane Waldron’s offense and how much Pete is/will get out of the way to let him control it. Textamonials. What's brewing for the weekend.

Who deserves and who do we want to win the NBA Championship this year, what we were all watching last night instead of live sports, if that makes us bad sports fans. Seahawks CB Ahkello Witherspoon joins Softy and Dick to discuss how and why his time in San Francisco came to an end, comments recently about being the best in the game when healthy, what he took from Richard Sherman while playing together, if DJ Reed recruited him to come here, comparisons with the defensive systems. PNW Golf Prize Pack up for bidding.

Joel Corry of CBS Sports joins Softy and Dick to discuss the ongoing Aaron Rodgers situation and what is happening and will happen with him in Green Bay, what Jamal Adams should get in his next contract and what he is going to want, the factor of giving up lots of draft picks before contract negotiations, his response to people who want to trade Adams or let him walk, Duane Brown’s situation, DK Metcalf’s future. New stadium policy at T-Mobile Park regarding capacity and vaccinations starting in July. And textamonials.

UW basketball coach Mike Hopkins joins Softy and Dick to discuss what the last few months have been like with all the roster changes, what happened in the last two seasons with the zone defense struggles, which players to lean on in 2021 and the difference makers on the current team with so many changes this off-season, the experience element with guys playing with each other growing up, the impact of the new NIL rules. Justus Sheffield’s struggles this year and looking to get his numbers back to a 4-ish ERA. The NBA playoffs watchability this year and not having many stars in the conference finals. Pete Carroll’s press conference today and reacting to his comments about Darrell Taylor.

How people in Seattle think of Kevin Durant, how much him repping Seattle matters to us. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy and Dick to discuss Jamal Adams contract situation and not being at mini-camp this week, his mentality and the chances he gets elite pass-rusher money, the other contract situations, NFL regulations for players who have not been vaccinated and the gambling aspect with those guys. Jamal Adams’ mindset, what he wants out of a new contract, if a deal has been offered.