Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 7-10 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Alternate Pac-12, NBA & Seattle Jul 11, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner about NIL complaints at Big 12 Media Day, Texas State, plus NCAA tournament expansion, then they discuss where the Pac-12 would be in alternate worlds and possible NBA expansion news soon.

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Softy & Dick 7-9 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Cal in HR Derby, Fun with Audio Jul 10, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen talk about the Mariners, then chat with Mike Florio about the Commanders name and stadium situation, then we dive deep into the numbers machine looking at Cal Raleigh in the Home Run Derby before Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 7-9 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and NIL Situation in NCAA Jul 10, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Petros Papadakis about getting robbed, being “back” with his sound-wall songs, sickness when broadcasting, plus NIL and Jedd Fisch which continues into the next segment as Hugh Millen rejoins to discuss college sports.

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Softy & Dick 7-9 Hour 3: Larry Stone, Jedd Fisch & UW’s NIL Abilities Jul 10, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Larry Stone about the M’s loss last night, Cal Raleigh’s home run race, and Julio Rodriguez in the All Star Game, then discuss Jedd Fisch’s work at Washington so far and UW’s place in the new NIL world.

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Softy & Dick 7-8 Hour 1: Mariners, Superstar Trade? Fun with Audio Jul 09, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Aaron Levine discuss the Mariners starting the Yankees series today, the anger over Julio Rodriguez in the All Star Game, and the playoff race, then throw out a hypothetical M’s trade to add a superstar before some Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 7-8 Hour 2: Jerry Brewer Joins, Banchero Appreciation Jul 09, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Aaron Levine chat with Jerry Brewer about the anger around Julio Rodriguez in the All Star Game, a possible M’s trade, and Storm’s season, then the guys discuss the lack of knowledge and appreciation here for Paolo Banchero.

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Softy & Dick 7-8 Hour 3: Alternative Pac-12, Hawks, Schmetzer Visit Jul 09, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Aaron Levine discuss what the Pac-12 would look like in two alternative universes and the landscape in college football now, then talk about the Seahawks before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick and Jackson Felts.

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Softy & Dick 7-7 Hour 1: Mariners, All Star Julio, Fun with Audio Jul 08, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the Mariners sweep of Pittsburgh and the pitching dominating, plus four players making the All Star Game including the questionable Julio Rodruguez to many fans, then react to some Fun with Audio clips.

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Softy & Dick 7-7 Hour 2: Cooper Kupp Breakdown, Matt Thomas Jul 08, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen share a breakdown of new Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, the player he was and is and what could be for Seattle in 2025, then Matt Thomas in Houston talks about the red-hot Astros and Kevin Durant.

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Softy & Dick 7-7 Hour 3: Dave Sims, J-Rod’s All Star Case, Texts Jul 08, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain chats with Dave Sims about the Mariners-Yankees series ahead, playoff race, and Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh, then Hugh Millen and Jackson Felts jump in to debate the case for and against Julio Rodriguez in the All Star Game.

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