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Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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Full Hours from the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle.

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English


Episodes
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Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 1: Russini-Vrabel, Paternity Leave, Fun w/ Audio

4/14/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel situation and the lack of heat nationally on the Patriots’ Head Coach, then talk about another Mariners player going on Paternity Leave and the new cultural norms in society regarding Paternity Leave, then they react to Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:01

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Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 2: Chris Price on Vrabel-Russini; Mariners’ 2026

4/14/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Chris Price from Boston Globe about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation from a New England point of view including how Patriots fans are reacting to the story, then the guys discuss how the Mariners have done in 2026 and if the AL West will go down to the wire in September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:16

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Softy & Dick 4-14 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, M’s-SD Preview

4/14/2026
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Learfield purchase fallout, gambling, UW basketball and football, plus Big Ten sports dominance, then update the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, talk to Brian Schmetzer about the Sounders Concacaf game against Tigres tomorrow and preview Mariners-Padres today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:31

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Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 1: Hawks Draft, M’s Sweep, Fun with Audio

4/13/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen discuss the NFL draft ahead for the Seahawks including the right guard and cornerback positions that Seattle could target at pick 32, then celebrate the Mariners completing their four-game-sweep of the Astros in a win that gets the M’s back on track now, plus react to some new Fun with Audio clips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:06

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Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 3: Bill Krueger, Golden Moment, Al Kinisky

4/13/2026
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger about the M’s righting the ship with a win today and four-game sweep over the Astros, then they share the Bellevue Rare Coins Golden Moment which happened today, then Kraken broadcaster Al Kinisky hops on with 3 games remaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:28

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Softy & Dick 4-13 Hour 2: Whit Watson on Masters, Wilson Presser

4/13/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Whit Watson about Rory McIlroy’s second straight Masters win, the course at Augusta, and CBS’s issues with their Sunday broadcast, then the guys listen and react to Dan Wilson’s postgame press conference after the Mariners’ win and four-game-sweep over the Astros today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:36

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Softy & Dick 4-10 Hour 1: Hawks' Backs, OKC Take, Fun with Audio

4/10/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen take the air after an electrical fire in the KJR building, then discuss the Seahawks running back room ahead of the draft and after the departure of Kenneth Walker, then they react to Marc James’ take that people should let go of any OKC Thunder hate when the Sonics return plus have Fun w/ Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:02

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Softy & Dick 4-10 Hour 2: Walters Visit, Matt Thomas, M’s Pregame

4/10/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen revisit yesterday’s conversation with Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters and discuss UW’s new-look defense, then chat with Matt Thomas in Houston about the Mariners-Astros series starting up this evening, then hold the Hardball Pregame Show looking ahead to the M’s game tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:27

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 1: UW, Mike Florio, M’s Bats, Dawgs Football

4/9/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk about UW Spring Football at Husky Stadium, then are joined by Mike Florio to discuss the Russini-Vrabel situation and DOJ-NFL antitrust investigation before discussing the Mariners issues hitting the baseball over the first few weeks of the year, plus more on UW football in the NIL era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:44

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and UW-to-NFL Corners

4/9/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Petros Papadakis about Demond Williams and the Huskies game-by-game schedule in 2026, plus the situation with Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, then Hugh Millen rejoins the show to discuss former Huskies cornerbacks Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis in the NFL and maybe with Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:11

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Softy & Dick 4-9 Hour 3: Bret Boone, Fun with Audio, Ryan Walters

4/9/2026
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with former Mariners All-Star Bret Boone about Ichiro’s honor coming up and continued Mariners offensive struggles early in the 2026 season, then they get some Fun with Audio before Huskies Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters stops by to talk about their 2026 team, roster, and physicality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:08

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 1: M’s Swept, Seahawks, Mike Macdonald Visit

4/8/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the Mariners getting swept by the Rangers and wasting great pitching, look ahead to the upcoming conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald coming up, then the Super Bowl Champ joins the show to discuss the off-season so far, Sam Darnold, new OC Brian Fleury, the running back spot, Anthony Bradford’s spot, Rashid Shaheed, and his winning scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:54

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 2: Macdonald Reactions, Francis News, Arroyo

4/8/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen react to the conversation with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald including his comments about Sam Darnold and how an entire off-season with Rashid Shaheed can help the offense, then we hear some breaking news regarding Ron Francis stepping down from his role with the Seattle Kraken before Hugh dives deeper into Elijah Arroyo’s role and how he can grow ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:46

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Softy & Dick 4-8 Hour 3: Larry Stone, M’s Bad Hitting, Fun with Audio

4/8/2026
In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to Larry Stone about the M’s struggling offense, Cal Raleigh, the slow start, Dan Wilson’s job security and decision making, and the defense on the left side of the field, then the guys revisit the 2011 M’s that were also 4-9 plus prognosticate what the poor offense’s start means as we look at the year ahead, then we have some Fun with Audio including some off-field NFL drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:07

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Softy & Dick 4-7 Hour 1: Contests, Jon Wilner, Mike DeCourcy

4/7/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler promotes the upcoming Mahler Millen Mock Draft, back for 2026, then chats with Jon Wilner about the Wolverines winning the National Championship and everything going on with the Dawgs, then Mike DeCourcy discusses Michigan’s win over UCONN in the title game and March Madness’ big changes ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:32

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Softy & Dick 4-6 Hour 1: M’s Start, Bill Krueger, Mike Benton

4/6/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts react to the Mariners start to the season including Cal Raleigh’s ongoing struggles at the plate, then get Bill Krueger’s insight into the M’s, Cal, Jose Ferrer’s time on the mound so far, having no concerns with Logan Gilbert, and more, then Mike Benton, calling tonight’s Kraken game, joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:19

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Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 1: College Sports, M’s at Home, Fun with Audio

4/3/2026
In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts discuss why people like Pat Chun and many others say college athletics is a disaster right now, then talk about the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez’s offensive struggles at home early this year and in many years, and when we need bats to heat up, then play Fun with Audio clips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:17

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Softy & Dick 4-3 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Hawks, Mendoza, UW; B-Ball

4/3/2026
In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about the Seahawks draft ahead and positions of need coming out of free agency, former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza entering the draft, including his personality and traits, plus Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch, then the guys discuss the NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:26

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

4/3/2026
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:10

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

4/2/2026
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:18