Softy & Dick Interviews

Kaley Campen, a Producer for HBO’s Hard Knocks, joins Dave Softy Mahler to discuss this year’s show covering the Seattle Seahawks, including the team’s editorial control, having cameras installed in every room of the VMAC, the taping schedule for HBO, the show’s headquarters, the level of profanity they avoid and the Terrion Arnold cliffhanger.

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Bill Krueger, former Mariners pitcher analyst, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the Mariners’ series win in Houston over the weekend including the many performances that helped Seattle to two wins, then they discuss the odd Colt Emerson situation including what people have said about his injury and not being ready for MLB.

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College football analyst and broadcaster Yogi Roth joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the WSU enthusiasm for the Apple Cup right now, the history of the Apple Cup, UW’s roster in 2026 and the questions facing the Huskies, Demond Williams and his trying to leave Washington, how Jedd Fisch has dealt with it, and quarterbacks.

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Chris Daniels from Komo News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week and how it affects NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas potentially, the situation down in Portland and the future of the Blazers affecting expansion, plus a new group bidding for ownership of a new Seattle franchise.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing cornerback Terrion Arnold, what the tape shows from his time in Detroit, if the human being fits the organization and players, the cornerback depth chart now, Jayden Daniels behavior with LSU using #5 again, and the Seahawks offense leaning on Sam Darnold.

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Tacoma Rainiers second baseman Ryan Bliss sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium to talk about his stolen base record for Tacoma, almost always having the green light, his journey to get back to the Mariners, his timeline with the young age of 27, the speed of MLB, Brock Rodden, Colt Emerson, and Laz Montes.

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Seattle-native and golf legend Fred Couples, who talks about the Boeing Classic this week, how he’s currently hitting the ball, future retirement, a PGA Tour stop in the Northwest, the future with LIV Golf, Tiger Woods’ situation, the frustrating Seattle Mariners, and equipment changes.

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Jerry Brewer from The Athletic joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold, the controversy around signing a player that currently has legal issues, the Mariners continuing to lose and the hopes for a playoff berth still, Colt Emerson going down to Tacoma, the changes to come and window for a title berth.

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Former Mariners All Star Bret Boone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss the losing Mariners not being able to find answers and continuing to struggle despite a great roster, feeling bad for Cal Raleigh who has fallen off a cliff, how long this team will keep Dan Wilson as their manager, Colt Emerson being optioned to Tacoma, and more.

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Abe Lucas, Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after the day of practice at Training Camp to talk about the feelings last season during their run to the Super Bowl, Hard Knocks being in and around the building this year, Mike Macdonald’s demeanor, the tightness of the group, and his goals for 2026.

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