Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Russell Wilson on NBC’s vaccination special, what we learned about him, comparing Russ to Dick. Taylor Barton joins Softy and Dick to discuss how 7-on-7 video game style football affecting the style of play nowadays, how Sam Huard’s high school style of play affects his work at UW, the overall quarterback depth and if Patrick O’Brien has a real shot to start, what we want to see more of from Dylan Morris this year. And textamonials.

Husky running back Sean McGrew joins Softy and Dick to discuss being back at Spring camp and having fans in the stands last weekend, the running back room at UW right now, doing their best to avoid Covid, coming back to school in 2021. ROOT Sports baseball analyst Bill Krueger joins Softy and Dick to discuss the season so far for the M’s, who on the team now will be here in 18-24 months, young players coming up through the organization, Chris Flexen and Yusei Kikuchi’s work so far, Marco Gonzales’ getting back to 2020 form, to trade Mitch Haniger or not, Evan White improving. What is the European Super League, why are people so mad about it, comparing it to NFL. Softy’s idea for how to fix college football, changing scholarship limits and the Final Four.

Hugh Millen is in co-hosting with Softy again and they discuss whether the Seahawk can fix their offensive line and if they’ve done enough, do we trust them to fix it. Huskies outside linebacker Ryan Bowman joins Softy and Hugh to discuss Last year with the Huskies and why he wouldn’t be coming back in 2022, going through last year with Covid precautions and a shortened season, changes in dealing with Covid this Spring, what he’s showing the NFL to be drafted and how he’s better now than before, expectations for UW’s Huskies defensive line, training with and trying to emulate Aaron Donald. Huskies defensive line break-down, overall expectations for the defense this season.

Brendan Radley-Hiles transferred to Washington from Oklahoma this offseason. What impression has he made in his first spring practices with the Huskies? An edition of Fun With Audio. And textamonials.

Too early to consider Rashaad Penny a bust of a draft pick for the Seahawks? Is there anything he can do to salvage that sentiment? Do the Seahawks have enough quality pieces at running back currently heading into next season. What is Rome Odunze going to be able to do at receiver for the Huskies and how much should be read into the fact he was offered by Alabama? Bucky Brooks of the NFL Network joins Softy to discuss the lead up to the NFL Draft, if Mac Jones is truly joining to go No. 3 to the 49ers, the ceiling for Ja’Marr Chase at receiver, possibilities for the Seahawks and more.

Promotion of Mark Pattison joining the show at 6pm from Mt Everest base camp in Nepal. Aldon Smith joining the Seahawks, his criminal history affecting the reception by fans. RJ Choppy of 105.3 The Fan joins Softy and Hugh to discuss Aldon Smith’s year in Dallas on the field, his mental state while playing for the Cowboys, the team and fans’ reception to Smith’s criminal history.

Mike Holmgren joins Softy and Hugh to discuss the Aldon Smith signing, comfortability with the move after time in Dallas, the plan for where to play Smith, confidence in the Seahawks pass rush after this move and others, NFL players not attending off-season programs in-person, Seahawks situation with Russell Wilson and if this is the draft to take a quarterback late, trying to find a new third wide receiver in the draft, Brett Favre’s comments about wanting politics out of sports. And textamonials.

The Huskies quarterback battle and if anything will unseat Morris from being the starter. Jim Mora joins Softy and Hugh to discuss college players dealing with Covid this year and preparing for the draft under new conditions, the transfer portal in college and why it’s a good thing, if Mac Jones is a real possibility for the 49ers at #3, his ranking of the top NFL draft quarterbacks, Russell Wilson situation and if he stays in Seattle long term, connection with Mark Pattison and his climbing love. Evaluating the top traits of the Huskies quarterbacks, height playing a role in decision. Former Husky Mark Pattison joins Softy and Hugh from Mount Everest base camp- Setting the scene from Mt. Everest and what he’s seeing, why he’s doing all these hikes up the Seven Summits on 7 continents, the things during these climbs that are the most scary.

Petros got concussed by walking into a tree, Aaron Donald in trouble for punching a man. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy to discuss Aaron Donald incident, if Aldon Smith is joining the Seahawks, Smith turning his life around, Jadeveon Clowney joining the Cleveland Browns on a one year deal and his career problems causing these contracts, some NFL players not attending in-person offseason programs. Jimmy Lake audio on Spring Practice this weekend and how fans can come to the stadium.

Is it’s right or wrong for the Seahawks to sign Aldon Smith given his large criminal history? Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss possibly concussing himself walking into a tree, Aaron Donald punching a guy and what punishment he will face, Julian Edelman’s Hall of Fame case, Petros’ tattoos and what he isn’t allowed to get, NFL players not going to voluntary off-season programs in-person. And textamonials.