Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 1: UW, Mike Florio, M’s Bats, Dawgs Football Apr 10, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about UW Spring Football at Husky Stadium, then are joined by Mike Florio to discuss the Russini-Vrabel situation and DOJ-NFL antitrust investigation before discussing the Mariners issues hitting the baseball over the first few weeks of the year, plus more on UW football in the NIL era.

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and UW-to-NFL Corners Apr 10, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Demond Williams and the Huskies game-by-game schedule in 2026, plus the situation with Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to discuss former Huskies cornerbacks Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis in the NFL and maybe with Seattle.

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 3: Bret Boone, Fun with Audio, Ryan Walters Apr 10, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners All-Star Bret Boone about Ichiro’s honor coming up and continued Mariners offensive struggles early in the 2026 season, then they get some Fun with Audio before Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters stops by to talk about their 2026 team, roster, and physicality.

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 1: M’s Swept, Seahawks, Mike Macdonald Visit Apr 09, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners getting swept by the Rangers and wasting great pitching, look ahead to the upcoming conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald coming up, then the Super Bowl Champ joins the show to discuss the off-season so far, Sam Darnold, new OC Brian Fleury, the running back spot, Anthony Bradford’s spot, Rashid Shaheed, and his winning scheme.

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 2: Macdonald Reactions, Francis News, Arroyo Apr 09, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald including his comments about Sam Darnold and how an entire off-season with Rashid Shaheed can help the offense, then we hear some breaking news regarding Ron Francis stepping down from his role with the Seattle Kraken before Hugh dives deeper into Elijah Arroyo’s role and how he can grow ahead.

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 3: Larry Stone, M’s Bad Hitting, Fun with Audio Apr 09, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Larry Stone about the M’s struggling offense, Cal Raleigh, the slow start, Dan Wilson’s job security and decision making, and the defense on the left side of the field, then the guys revisit the 2011 M’s that were also 4-9 plus prognosticate what the poor offense’s start means as we look at the year ahead, then we have some Fun with Audio including some off-field NFL drama.

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Softy & Dick 4-7 Hour 1: Contests, Jon Wilner, Mike DeCourcy Apr 07, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler promotes the upcoming Mahler Millen Mock Draft, back for 2026, then chats with Jon Wilner about the Wolverines winning the National Championship and everything going on with the Dawgs, then Mike DeCourcy discusses Michigan’s win over UCONN in the title game and March Madness’ big changes ahead.

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Softy & Dick 4-6 Hour 1: M’s Start, Bill Krueger, Mike Benton Apr 06, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners start to the season including Cal Raleigh’s ongoing struggles at the plate, then get Bill Krueger’s insight into the M’s, Cal, Jose Ferrer’s time on the mound so far, having no concerns with Logan Gilbert, and more, then Mike Benton, calling tonight’s Kraken game, joins.

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Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 1: College Sports, M’s at Home, Fun with Audio Apr 04, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss why people like Pat Chun and many others say college athletics is a disaster right now, then talk about the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez’s offensive struggles at home early this year and in many years, and when we need bats to heat up, then play Fun with Audio clips.

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Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Hawks, Mendoza, UW; B-Ball Apr 04, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks draft ahead and positions of need coming out of free agency, former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza entering the draft, including his personality and traits, plus Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch, then the guys discuss the NCAA Tournament.

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