Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 1: Mike Florio, Mariners, Cal, Fun w/ Audio Jul 03, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith chat with Mike Florio about his anniversary plus the Steelers making moves, then discuss the Mariners-Royals series and Cal Raleigh’s numbers now and going forward, then get to some Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis, Cal News, Basketball Jul 03, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain chats with Petros Papadakis about airport travel, firework shows, and Clayton Kershaw, then Alyssa Charlston-Smith rejoins the show to discuss Cal Raleigh becoming an All Star starter and the state of, and style of, play in the NBA.

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Softy & Dick 7-2 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, NIL Landscape, Bill Krueger Jul 03, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Alyssa Charlston-Smith chat with Jon Wilner about the newest Pac-12 school, television plans, and more, then react to the conversation and discuss the new NIL world before Bill Krueger joins the show to talk about the Mariners.

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 1: Mariners, Seahawks QB, Fun with Audio Jul 02, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens discuss the Mariners’ relaxed win against the Royals yesterday and Cal Raleigh’s numbers, the Seahawks entering a new season with Sam Darnold at quarterback and what will look different, then have Fun with Audio.

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 2: Jerry Brewer, Leonard Williams Ranking Jul 02, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Jerry Brewer about the big season for Cal Raleigh, the Mariners trade deadline approach, plus Cooper Flagg and Caitlin Clark, then the guys react to Leonard Williams’ ranking on the NFL’s top 100 list.

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Softy & Dick 7-1 Hour 3: Stone, Seahawks Defenders, Schmetzer Jul 02, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Larry Stone about Cal Raleigh, plus the Mariners offense and bullpen, then discuss a few key Seahawks defenders for the season, and Brian Schmetzer jumps on to talk about his Sounders’ win over Austin.

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 1: You’re Welcome Mariner Fans, Al Kinisky, Fun With Audio Jul 01, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts look at the Mariners road trip, Mitch Garver, and Mariners’ fans may owe Dick a big thank you. Al Kinisky joins the show to discuss the draft class for the Kraken from this past weekend, where the team sits going into next season, free agency, and Phillip Grubauer. We have some fun with audio.

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 2: Hugh Millen, Textimonials Jul 01, 2025

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In the second hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts meet with Hugh Millen to discuss the Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, DK Metcalf, the Seahawks defense, what we can expect from Shaq Griffin, and Kenneth Walker. They also touch on the state of college football and the potential for a CBA.

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Softy & Dick 6-30 Hour 3: Craig Ehlo, MVP Race, Caitlyn Clark, Danny Sprinkle Jul 01, 2025

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In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts talk with Craig Ehlo about Spokane Hoop fest, Lenny Wilkins, staying in touch throughout their careers, Wilkins’ coaching style, and the current state of the NBA. The New York media seems to already be selling Aaron Judge for MVP, is Cal Raleigh on their minds? Caitlyn Clark’s value to the WNBA. UW Men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle had a press conference today to discuss his team and the upcoming season.

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Softy & Dick 6-26 Hour 1: NBA Expansion, George Karl, Fun With Audio Jun 27, 2025

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In the first hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss the narrative that Adam Silver and the NBA are teasing the city of Seattle with expansion. George Karl joins the show to discuss Oklahoma City winning the championship, the quality of NBA basketball currently, the NBA All-Star Game, expansion, and Lenny Wilkens. We have some fun with audio.

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