Softy & Dick Interviews

Legendary writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners’ slim playoff hopes with the season nearing its close, the Astros not playing like a bad team, the M’s youth movement, Dan Wilson’s timeline to be fired, the Apple Cup energy at Husky Stadium, a 24-team college playoff and the Seahawks starting up.

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Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 0-0 draw against the New York Red Bulls last week, the outside views on the team right now, getting key returns from Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan, another new injury to the team, and traveling to Los Angeles to face the Galaxy.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan, how UW performed in the Apple Cup win over WSU and the running back depth, USC impressions so far, ESPN’s bid on a 24-team-playoff, LSU’s possible boot, and his pick.

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington winning the Apple Cup, the offense not looking overly impressive, Demond Williams and his receivers’ game, the running game, if there are any discipline questions with the team, the freshman key players, and more.

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Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to give his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michigan.

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Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Apple Cup coming up this Sunday, the future of the game and financial implications of it on both sides, the non-conference scheduling for UW in years ahead, the situation with WSU’s band, additions to Husky Stadium this year, and NFL players.

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Former Huskies Head Coach Chris Petersen joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the game past 2026, WSU Head Coach Kirby Moore, who Chris knows well, how far UW can go in 2026, Demond Williams and the offense around the quarterback, looking back on the 2016 team and the honor coming.

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his feeling about the Apple Cup on Sunday and the future of the rivalry game at all, Demond Williams and the weight on his shoulders to carry the Huskies offense in 2026, the non-conference schedule for UW, the playoff implications of the schedule, and changes to the playoff.

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Lee Sterling, gambling expert from Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the college football weekend ahead including the Oregon Ducks taking on Boise State, the massive line in the Apple Cup on Sunday between UW and WSU, plus the Seahawks’ opener coming next Wednesday at home.

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