Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy and Dick 9-8 Hour 4: Larry Stone on M’s and Gabe Speier Visit Sep 09, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the lack of Mariners playoff hopes, youth coming up, Dan Wilson’s time left, the Apple Cup and a 24-team college football playoff plus the Seahawks’ opener, then the guys chat with M’s reliever Gabe Speier about the vibes currently, their playoff hopes, his role, and Wilson.

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Softy and Dick 9-7 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Mike Macdonald Replay, Elise Woodward's Debut Sep 08, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Bill Krueger about the Mariners dropping 3 out of 4 to the A's, whether the Mariners have given up, why Dan Wilson isn't more critical of his players, why Julio has struggled so much this season and Bryan Woo's recent success. Then we hear from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald ahead of the season opener Wednesday. Also, the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment featuring Elise Woodward.

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Softy and Dick 9-7 Hour 2: Hugh Millen and More Hugh Millen Sep 08, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about his overall thoughts on the Dawgs winning the 2026 Apple Cup, whether Demond Williams can lead the team to the CFP and whether the Huskies have enough weapons on offense. Then he chimes in on the Seahawks opening the season and the injuries to Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada. He also addresses the controversial Michigan win over Western Michigan.

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Softy and Dick 9-7 Hour 1: Apple Cup Reaction, Mariners Nearly Swept, Fun w/ Audio Sep 08, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the underwhelming performance from the Huskies in an Apple Cup win over WSU, UW running back injuries and thoughts on Demond Williams's performance. Then they talk about the Mariners losing 3 out of 4 to the A's and whether they are dead and buried yet. Also, Fun With Audio.

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Softy and Dick 9-4 Hour 1: UW’s AD Pat Chun, Reaction, Lee Sterling Sep 05, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Washington Huskies Athletic Director Pat Chun ahead of Sunday’s Apple Cup to discuss the game’s future, non-conference schedules, the situation with WSU’s band, stadium additions and NFL players back in college, then they react to the interview before Lee Sterling joins them.

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Softy and Dick 9-4 Hour 2: Chuck Powell on M’s; Apple Cup Feelings Sep 05, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chuck Powell about the Mariners dwindling hopes after a bad loss last night to the A’s, the Astros not falling, the missteps by Jerry Dipoto this year, the 2025 weight on the 2026 team and Dan Wilson’s managerial job, then they talks about their feelings with the Apple Cup rivalry right now.

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Softy and Dick 9-4 Hour 3: Hugh Millen, M’s Pregame, Chris Petersen Sep 05, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about Apple Cup 2026 and the future of the rivalry game, Demond Williams, UW’s non-conference schedule and the playoff implications, then the guys get to the Hardball Pregame Show and revisit Bryce Miller’s comment yesterday before Chris Petersen joins the program.

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Softy and Dick 9-3 Hour 1: Excitement, Rick Neuheisel, Fun w Audio Sep 04, 2026

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts debate how they want to feel as sports fans - excited or comfortable - when it comes to the Mariners, then Rick Neuhseisel joins the show to talk about the Apple Cup, CFP, a lawsuit involving LSU, a small crowd for USC last week, and his weekly pick, then they get some Fun with Audio.

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Softy and Dick 9-3 Hour 2: Bret Boone, M’s Excitement, Bryce Miller Sep 04, 2026

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain are joined by Bret Boone to talk about the mentality of his 2001 team, the playoff hopes for the 2026 Mariners, and the culture Dan Wilson has created, then they continue to debate the desire for excitement or to be comfortable as an M’s fan, then starting pitcher Bryce Miller joins from the park.

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Softy and Dick 9-3 Hour 3: Jerry Brewer + College Football Rivalries Sep 04, 2026

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jerry Brewer about Bryce Miller talking about the 2025 weight on the 2026 Mariners, Lane Kiffin’s behavior with LSU, and the Apple Cup, then the guys continue to talk about the state of rivalry games in college football including how other rivalries are with all the big conference changes.

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