Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy and Dick 8-20 Hour 3: Jerry Brewer, NFL w/ Portal, Matt Calkins Aug 21, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Matt Calkins departing The Seattle Times, the Mariners, and Terrion Arnold, then they listen and react to Adam Schefter talking about NFL players going back to college now, then Matt Calkins himself joins the show to discuss leaving The Times and spiked columns.

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Softy and Dick 8-19 Hour 1: 22-0 Loss, Mike Florio, M’s, Fun w/ Audio Aug 20, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners 22-0 loss to the Brewers yesterday and the lack of organization accountability, plus a lack of respect for the game according to Hugh. They also talk with Mike Florio of PFT and NBC about Terrion Arnold signing, Aaron Donald, and Browns quarterbacks before Fun with Audio.

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Softy and Dick 8-19 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and Hard Knocks Ep. 3 Aug 20, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis in L.A. about the Mariners 22-0 anger, the Dodgers ownership, parks in L.A., and Petros tells a tale about the demise of the SEC and rise of the Big Ten, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to talk about what he took from the third episode of Hard Knocks, focusing on the Seahawks.

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Softy and Dick 8-19 Hour 3: Larry Stone Visit, Terrion Arnold Signing Aug 20, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the embarrassing 22-0 Mariners loss to the Brewers, blaming Dan Wilson for making poor decisions, accountability, overhauls, and Kade Anderson replacing Bryce Miller in the rotation, then they debate whether signing Terrion Arnold is a good move for the Hawks.

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Softy and Dick 8-18 Hour 1: Macdonald, Arnold, DeMarcus Lawrence Aug 19, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss Mike Macdonald’s words on Hard Knocks and personality that we have seen throughout the show and his time here, then they react more to the Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold before Seattle pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence sits down with them after Training Camp practice at VMAC.

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Softy and Dick 8-18 Hour 2: Arnold Signing, John Mills + UW Football Aug 19, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen continue to discuss the Hawks signing Terrion Arnold including what DeMarcus Lawrence said the previous segment about the addition, then they hear from Washington Huskies offensive lineman John Mills before discussing some UW football including Demond Williams Jr at quarterback.

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Softy and Dick 8-18 Hour 3: Wilner, Spoon, Fun w/ Audio, Schmetzer Aug 19, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s AP ranking and his placement, the Big Ten, Indiana’s championship defense, Oregon, and more, then the guys discuss Devon Witherspoon’s deal and get to some Fun with Audio before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Jackson Felts.

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Softy and Dick 8-17 Hour 1: M’s Hope, Cal Hitting, Fun w/ Audio Aug 18, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the level of hope they still have with the Mariners right now and the different roads the next two months could take then discuss the constant poor hitting by Cal Raleigh throughout every point of the 2026 season before sharing some Seahawks preseason thoughts and have Fun with Audio.

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Softy and Dick 8-17 Hour 2: Yogi Roth on UW, Hawks’ 1st Game Aug 18, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Yogi Roth about the Apple Cup, UW’s team this year, Demond Williams and his complicated offseason, and quarterback rankings, then the guys dive into the Seahawks first preseason game with thoughts on players who impressed, Elijah Arroyo not, and Brian Fleury calling plays.

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Softy and Dick 8-17 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Hard Knocks, BRCGM Aug 18, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners’ series win in Houston, the schedule coming up, Colt Emerson’s situation and more M’s, then the guys react to last week’s Hard Knocks episode and chat with HBO Producer Kaley Campen about it, plus get to the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment.

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