Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 3: Jedd Fisch and Negativity, Hardball Pregame Apr 04, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain revisit their chat with Huskies football Head Coach Jedd Fisch, covering NIL, Demond Williams, and his 2026 roster, then they discuss the vocal negativity around the coach and team that comes from a small section of folks, then they hold the Hardball Pregame Show previewing today’s Mariners game.

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Softy and Dick 4-2 H3: Bret Boone, Colt Emerson deal, Fun with Audio Apr 03, 2026

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Bret Boone joins the show to talk about Colt Emersons contract, the new ABS system, the first week of the Mariners season, and more. What do the Mariners need to do to make Colt Emerson successful? Fun with Audio.

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Softy and Dick 4-2 H2: Jerry Dipoto joins the show Apr 03, 2026

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Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the Colt Emerson extension, ABS strategy, and more. Reacting to the Jerry Dipoto interview. What do we expect from Colt Emerson when he gets called up?

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Softy and Dick 4-2 H1: Jedd Fisch joins at UW Spring Practice Apr 02, 2026

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Softy and Dick are LIVE from UW Spring practice...How do we feel about Demond Williams coming back? How optimistic are you about the future of the Mariners? Jedd Fisch joins the show to talk about Demond Williams returning, the overall state of the roster, and more. The guys react to the Jedd Fisch interview and the areas of the husky football team that they think need to improve.

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Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 3: Larry Stone, March Madness, Fun with Audio Apr 02, 2026

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Softy and Dick speak with Larry Stone about all things MLB and why can't the Mariners star players get their bats going. Also, why are March Madness rating so much better this year and Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Julio woes, Textimonials Apr 02, 2026

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Is there any wackier duo than Softy and Petros? Mr. Papadakis joins the show to discuss pretty much everything you can imagine. Should we expect more from Julio Rodriguez offensively in April and May? Also, textimonials.

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Softy & Dick 4-1 Hour 1: M’s, Mike Florio, Tyran Stokes, Lane Lambert Apr 02, 2026

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Softy and Dick discuss the Mariners game, Mike Florio calls in to talk all things NFL, they debate over whether UW should court Tyran Stokes and Kraken head coach Lane Lambert joins the show.

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Softy and Dick 3-31 H2: Tiger Woods downfall, Colt Emerson deal, World Cup trophy Apr 01, 2026

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Tiger Woods downfall is rapidly approaching...how do we remember his career? Colt Emerson's deal is now official, he is now the 13th highest paid Shortstop in MLB. Where does the World Cup Trophy rank amongst sports best trophies?

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Softy and Dick 3-31 H3: Jon Wilner, Al Knisky Apr 01, 2026

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Jon Wilner joins to talk about the Demond Williams situation, the NCAA tournament, and more before Al Kinisky joins to preview Kraken vs Oilers from Edmonton.

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Softy and Dick 3-31 H1: Dave Sims, Colt Emerson deal, Fun with Audio Apr 01, 2026

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Former Mariners and current Yankees broadcaster Dave Sims joins the show as he is back in Seattle for the Yankees-Mariners series. What do we think of the Colt Emerson deal? Is it too risky? Or is this a steal for the Mariners? Fun with Audio.

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