Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 5-8 Hour 1: UW Schedule, Kelenic Deal, Fun w/ Audio May 09, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Friday games this season for the Huskies football team and dynamics with traffic in Seattle, the Mariners pitching situation with Bryce Miller returning soon, how we look back at Jarred Kelenic’s career in Seattle and the trade with the Mets for him then they listen and react to Fun w/ Audio.

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Softy & Dick 5-8 Hour 2: Dawgs Big Ten Move, Young DCB on Line May 09, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Washington Huskies’ move to the Big Ten and how we look back on the move positively despite what we’ve seen from the basketball side of things, then discuss UW football’s defense starting the young Derek Colman-Brusa on the line plus the Dawgs trying to be better on both lines.

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Softy & Dick 5-8 Hour 3: Hugh Millen, Ymtc Texts, Tony Castricone May 09, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the sale of the Seahawks coming up and potential new owners, react to some texts by listeners discussing former Mariners third basemen and the Huskies move to the Big Ten, update the status of Kade Anderson, then talk some UW Huskies football with Tony Castricone

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Softy & Dick 5-7 Hour 1: Hawks Ownership, Tourney Changes, FwA May 08, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the reported potential new owners of the Seattle Seahawks including a Boston Celtics owner and Indian steel mogul, and what matters in an owner, then react to today’s official changes for the NCAA Tournament going to 76 teams next year, then they react to Fun with Audio clips.

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Softy & Dick 5-7 Hour 2: Bob Whitsitt and Eben Novy-Williams Join May 08, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with former Sonics Executive Bob Whitsitt about the state of NBA expansion to Seattle, the unlikely relocation of the Blazers, and the NBA product now, then talk to Eben Novy-Williams about the latest on the sale of the Hawks including possible owner backgrounds, connections, and timing.

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Softy & Dick 5-7 Hour 3: Bret Boone, Hawks’ Owner, Rotation Move May 08, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bret Boone about the weak AL West this year, Mariners rotation moves, plus Munoz, Julio, Crawford, and more on baseball, then the guys discuss the future of the Seahawks ownership including the new reported names that could buy it, and what the M’s should do when Bryce Miller returns.

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Softy & Dick 5-6 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Russini-Vrabel, Mariners Win May 07, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the NFL wanting an 18-game season, the schedule release coming, plus Kenneth Walker and Russell Wilson stories, then the guys react to the latest development in the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation before they celebrate the Mariners’ win over the Braves.

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Softy & Dick 5-6 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and Dan Wilson Presser May 07, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about their city’s mayors, Greek food, Ted Turner passing away, the state of college football’s Spring Games, UCLA’s program making a family addition, plus various people at the Met Gala, then Dick Fain rejoins the show as the guys listen and react to Dan Wilson’s comments.

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Softy & Dick 5-6 Hour 3: Larry Stone, Russell Future, Fun w/ Audio May 07, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the M’s series win today over the Braves, Dan Wilson’s usage of the bullpen, and his Twitter account getting hacked tonight, then the guys discuss Jackson’s birthday, the future of Russell Wilson in broadcasting, and the lack of World Cup hype before Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 5-5 Hour 1: Julio Rodriguez, Mitch Garver, Fun w/ Audio May 06, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mariners star center fielder Julio Rodriguez about his start to 2026 and veteran leadership, plus their World Series confidence, then M’s catcher Mitch Garver joins the show to discuss the current Braves series and working with various Seattle pitchers this year, then react to Fun with Audio.

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