Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 3-16 Hour 1: NBA Expansion News Reaction, Fun w/ Audio Mar 17, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to this morning’s news about the NBA moving towards expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, including Softy saying, “[The Sonics] are coming back, it’s over.” Then guys also start to look ahead to logos, jerseys, ownership group members, finances and more before getting NBA Fun with Audio clips.

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Softy & Dick 3-16 Hour 2: Hugh Millen Interview, Running Back Concern Mar 17, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the WBC rules, his tempered excitement with the NBA expansion news, why Emanuel Wilson is not the answer to Kenneth Walker’s departure, plus where and how the Seahawks can improve their running back room, then they share their concerns about the Hawks’ RBs.

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Softy & Dick 3-16 Hour 3: Chris Daniels, Talkback, BRC Golden Moment Mar 17, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Chris Daniels from KOMO TV about the current NBA expansion situation, the reported 7-10 billion price tag, timelines for the rest of the year, and how the millionaire’s tax could factor into this, then the guys react to some talk-backs from listeners before the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment.

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Softy & Dick 3-16 Hour 4: Sonics News, Mike DeCourcy on Tournament Mar 17, 2026

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to some more talkbacks from listeners reacting to today’s NBA expansion and Sonics news, then Mike DeCourcy with The Sporting News joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket, a job well done by the committee, the packed East region, Arizona, title contenders and more.

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Softy and Dick 3-13 Hour 3: Sam Darnold Debates with Hugh Millen Mar 14, 2026

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An old Sam Darnold debate was re-ignited yesterday, what is Hugh's take? How many QB's would you take ahead of Sam Darnold? Are there concerns with the World Cup this coming summer?

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Softy and Dick 3-13 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Millionaires Tax, Impact of losing Riq Woolen Mar 14, 2026

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Will the millionaires tax have THAT much of an effect on the sports teams here in the state of Washington? How big is the loss of Riq Woolen?

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Softy and Dick 3-13 Hour 1: Hugh Millen on Emmanuel Wilson, Maxx Crosby deal, Fun with Audio Mar 13, 2026

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Hugh Millen reacts to the first week of free agency and specifically in what he sees in Emmanuel Wilson. Was there funny business going on with the Baltimore Ravens in the Maxx Crosby ordeal? Fun with Audio

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Softy & Dick 3-12 Hour 1: Seahawks RBs, QB News, Fun w/ Audio Mar 13, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the Seahawks RB room after signing Emanuel Wilson from Green Bay and ask what it would take to get Devon Achane from the Dolphins, then react to Kyler Murray joining the Vikings and discuss the importance of having a solid quarterback, then have some Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 3-12 Hour 2: Derek Schultz, JT the Brick, Vegas Deal Mar 13, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Derek Schultz from Indianapolis about Seahawks signing former Colts safety Rodney Thomas II and the Daniel Jones situation, then chat with JT the Brick in Las Vegas about the Maxx Crosby situation for the Raiders, then they discuss whether Baltimore was up to funny business this week.

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Softy & Dick 3-12 Hour 3: Marc Ross and Theoretical Deal Debate Mar 13, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain visit with Marc Ross from the NFL Network, covering the historic nature of the 2026 Super Bowl champs and the various free agency moves by the Seahawks and NFL so far, then the guys resume the debate about if they or GM John Schneider would trade four first round picks for Sam Darnold.

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