Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 8-11 Hour 1: Bryan Woo, Apple Cup, Fun with Audio Aug 12, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Bryan Woo starting again for the Mariners tonight on the road in New York and hold a new contest regarding his start with listeners, then the guys ask if the Apple Cup is still worth playing if Washington St. fans no longer want to even play the game, then react to some Fun with Audio sound.

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Softy & Dick 8-11 Hour 2: Dawgs vs Indiana, Gregg Bell on Hawks Aug 12, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain debate where the Huskies football team will sit later in the college football season when they face the Indiana Hoosiers and where that game line will sit, then Gregg Bell hops on to discuss the Seahawks, with the Terrion Arnold visit, Nick Emmanwori, Roobie Ouzts, Jadarian Price and the guard spot.

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Softy & Dick 8-11 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, Matt Dery Aug 12, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the future of the Apple Cup, a possible new College Football Playoff model, and UW-Indiana, plus Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins to discuss the team breaking their losing streak, then later Matt Dery from Detroit talks about Terrion Arnold and the Lions in ‘26.

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Softy & Dick 8-10 Hour 1: Mariners, Arnold Workout, Byron Murphy Aug 11, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners getting swept during their 50 year celebration weekend and where we’re all at mentally with the team right now, discuss if the Seahawks should sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amidst his troubling legal situation, then Byron Murphy sits down after his Training Camp practice.

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Softy & Dick 8-10 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Hawks & Mariners Top 50 Aug 11, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Hugh Millen to talk about the Seahawks potentially signing Terrion Arnold, Byron Murphy’s next deal, the first Hard Knocks episode, and the frustrating Mariners, then the guys react to the M’s Top 50 list unveiled over the weekend including the big omission of pitcher Jeff Nelson.

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Softy & Dick 8-10 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Macdonald on Arnold, Rizzs Aug 11, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about why the Mariners continue to struggle, where all the blame gets spread, Cal’s regression at the plate, and Dan Wilson, then the guys hear Mike Macdonald talking about Terrion Arnold visiting the Seahawks before the BRC Golden Moment, Rick Rizzs getting a big honor.

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Softy & Dick 8-7 Hour 3: Alvin Davis, Chuck Powell, Hardball Pregame Aug 08, 2026

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In the third hour, Mr. Mariner, Alvin Davis joins the show to talk about how honored he is to be apart of this celebration and how proud he is of the organization, how he loved the King Dome and favorite memories as a Mariners player. Then Chuck Powell calls in to talk all things M's and how disappointing they are playing right now, whether Dan Wilson needs to go and who Chuck would replace him with.

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Softy & Dick 8-7 Hour 2: Brett Boone + Harold Reynolds Aug 08, 2026

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In the second hour, Softy and Dick get to hang out with Brett Boone in person and talk about how happy he is to be back in Seattle, why he isn't in the home run derby tonight, what is going on with the current team and what it would take to get the team going again. Then Harold Reynolds joins the show to talk about what it means to make the top 50 list, his best memories from his time in Seattle, who he has been excited to hang out with and Griffey and his legacy.

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Softy & Dick 8-7 Hour 1: Mariners 50th Anniversary, Raul Ibanez, Fun With Audio Aug 08, 2026

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In the first hour, Softy and Dick talk about the Mariners 50th anniversary weekend, how the baseball side and marketing side of the M's are not in sync, what is going on with the bats this season and whether the team can get some momentum going. Then Raul Ibanez joins the show to talk about this weekend and how the current Mariners can get going. Also, Fun With Audio.

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Softy & Dick Hour 3: Jerry Brewer, Mariners postgame and Ellineus Davis Aug 07, 2026

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Jerry Brewer, The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss what the college football landscape looks like this upcoming season from a 30,000-foot perspective. We have to talk about the Mariners, and Jerry gives us his take on what they have and HAVE NOT done. What does he actually think about Dan Wilson and his ability to manage this team? Jerry gets real when it comes to the manager and coaching staff. The Mariners failed in extraordinary fashion today as we listen into Bryce Miller's postgame press conference. He sounds defeated. We also hear from Manny Acta, who was filling in for Dan Wilson today following his ejection. It was a no good, terrible, awful day. Ellineus Davis, Huskies Defensive Lineman joins Softy to talk about his season and react to Jedd Fisch calling him 'elite'. He also describes what camp has been like this season and what he's seeing inside the lockerroom so far.

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