Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 6-18 Hour 3: Bret Boone, UW Hoops, World Cup Jun 19, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the MLB new high school and college player proposal, Cal Raleigh’s return, and Mariners going back to a piggyback pitching rotation, then they discuss a new addition for Husky hoops before Jackson Felts talks about all the games going on in the ‘26 World Cup right now.

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Softy & Dick 6-17 Hour 1: Mike Florio, M’s in 2026, Fun with Audio Jun 18, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about World Cup stadiums, Brendan Sorsby going to the NFL, and Sam Darnold’s future, then talk about the Mariners win last night and where they sit right now among the league’s best, then they hear some Fun with Audio clips including a conversation about Cincy’s skyline chili.

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Softy & Dick 6-17 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis & Logan Gilbert Visits Jun 18, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about which World Cup matches are in Seattle and Los Angeles, Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech for the NFL, LeBron James and some world history, then Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert talks about the return of Cal Raleigh, the piggybacking rotation, and philosophy.

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Softy & Dick 6-17 Hour 3: Larry Stone, M’s, World Cup, Golf Picks Jun 18, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s the new starting rotation piggybacking plan, if a reliever trade is needed, and Crawford moving to third base, then they get to the Hardball Pregame Show before Jackson Felts talks about all the action in the World Cup and then Dick shares some U.S. Open picks.

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Softy & Dick 6-16 Hour 1: Mariners’ Piggyback is Back, Fun w/ Audio Jun 17, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts react to the breaking news that the Mariners are going back to the piggyback starting rotation method, then react to the additional breaking news that every pitcher is participating in the piggyback, then react to the news of JP Crawford starting at third base, then have Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 6-16 Hour 2: Brian Schmetzer Visit and Mariners’ Moves Jun 17, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer about the World Cup starting, watching Belgium yesterday and facing them in a friendly, the United States’ big win, National Anthems, and hydration breaks, then the guys react to today’s Mariners moves, including Raleigh and Crawford returns.

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Softy & Dick 6-16 Hour 3: Jon Wilner & Anthony Beyrouti, World Cup Jun 17, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the latest development with the Brendan Sorby situation, his move to the NFL, the fallout, and the playoff, then they discuss the latest with the Mariners moves and World Cup update with Jackson Felts, then Anthony Beyrouti from Venue Kings gives World Cup ticket pricing.

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Softy & Dick 6-15 Hour 1: World Cup, M’s Pitching, Fun w/ Audio Jun 16, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the World Cup starting in Seattle, the city being highlighted to the globe, and feelings about the event in general, then discuss the Mariners losing a series to the Nationals and the M’s pitching concerns continuing, especially with the closer situation, then they have Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 6-15 Hour 2: Hugh Millen, D.C. Visit, Darnold Money Jun 16, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Sam Darnold and his role and importance to the Seahawks, the Branden Sorsby case, and a World Cup story, then the guys discuss the Hawks’ White House visit not happening for whatever reason and what the Hawks should do about Darnold’s next contract situation.

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Softy & Dick 6-15 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Knicks, USA Wins, Sorsby Jun 16, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about Mariners concerns with Andres Munoz, the piggyback situation and what to do with the shortstop position, plus Cal Raleigh’s return, then they discuss the Knicks winning the NBA Finals on Saturday before the BRC Golden Moment with a bit of World Cup talk with Jackson. And David Smoak from 365 Sports joins to discuss Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech.

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