Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Of the many new additions for the Seahawks this offseason, which one(s) have you most excited? Former Mariners second baseman Bret Boone joins Softy and Dick to discuss Blake Snell's comments about the financial questions to be answered between the players and owners. Also, his thoughts on the return of baseball to play. Addressing Paul Finebaum's dismissive comments on the Pac-12.

The sports classics assignment for the night is the 2001 MLB All-Star game. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss Paul Finebaum of ESPN's comments insinuating the Pac-12 schools have no intention of playing sports this fall despite evidence to the contrary. Also, a discussion of the college sports landscape as virus measures continue. And textamonials.

Softy and Dick discuss who is really at fault for the departure of the Sonics. Also, they listen in to the interview of the guy who said he made the pizza for Michael Jordan in Utah in 1997 that led to "the flu game' and food poisoning. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick to discuss the team being able to take the field in rotations for individual work at practice for the first time since league shutdown. Also, the earliest chances for the MLS to return to play.

Softy, Dick and Jackson discuss broadcasters of their pasts they wish to hear again. Defense attorney for Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar, Michael Grieco, joins Softy and Dick to discuss where Dunbar's case sits, the witnesses cited in the police report recanting their statements and saying Dunbar wasn't involved, and what he expects next in the case for his client. Softy and Dick react to the Grieco interview.

Dick's choice for Sports Classics today is a revisiting of Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame speech now that we've had a chance to view The Last Dance and get a closer insight into Jordan's psyche. Softy and Dick look at the betting lines for the Seahawks season and a growing sense that the NFL will begin on time. And Textamonials.

Softy and Dick discuss the transfer of Michigan basketball player Cole Bajema to UW. Tim Brando FOX Sports joins Softy and Dick as they discuss some of the issues college football has on the horizon as they try to return to action, the challenges presented by the varying state plans, and criticizes NCAA president Mark Emmert.

The NFL has proposed changes to the Rooney Rule that would incentivize improved draft picks for teams making minority hires. Former Sonics and Trail Blazers play-by-play voice Brian Wheeler joins Softy and Dick to discuss the chances of the NBA finishing their season, if the financial strain could actually lead to league expansion, and memories of the 1990's Sonics and the 1996 NBA Finals. And UW's pursuit of Emeka Egbuka from Steilacoom.

The sports classics assignment for Friday is a collection of errant draft pundits thoughts on Seahawks draft picks of the past. Softy and Dick have fun with audio and take your texts for textamonials.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy and Dick to discuss the arrest warrant issued for Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and Dunbar's attorney counter claims. Also, Florio explains what he knows about his story on Russell Wilson and trade talks with the Browns in 2018. Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss Jim Trotter's story for NFL Network about the NFL's proposal to incentivize teams to hire minorities as coaches and front office personnel through improved draft picks and compensatory picks. And Jamie Munson of Simply Seattle on their free mask designs.

Softy and Dick discuss Blake Snell's issues with MLB's proposal to further roll back player salaries and restart play. Kevin Harlan and Dan Fouts join Softy and Dick to discuss their call from Westwood One of the 2014 NFC Championship Game between the Seahawks and Packers as Westwood One is re-broadcasting the game later tonight. Also, addressing the Russell Wilson, Browns trade rumor from 2018.

The sports classics assignment for the night is the 2014 Divisional Round playoff game between the Seahawks and Panthers that got the Seahawks back to the NFC title against the Packers. George Karl joins Softy and Dick for his weekly visit and the guys get former Sonics forward Hersey Hawkins to join the chat as well to discuss their time together with the team in the 1990's and the 1996 NBA Finals run.

Softy and Dick listen in to the final five minutes and overtime of the opponent audio recap from the 2014 NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. Also, KJR Seahawks reporter Curtis Crabtree joins Softy and Dick to discuss the arrest warrant issued for cornerback Quinton Dunbar on four counts of armed robbery in Miramar, Florida from an incident on Wednesday night.

What is a sports-related take you have that you will not leave your hill for for any reason? Softy, Dick and Jackson discuss. Anthony Beyrouti of Venue Kings joins Softy and Dick to discuss the ticket market with no games being played. He addressed the demand for NFL tickets and their full refund policy for any unplayed events with no questions asked.

Petros Papadakis joins Softy to talk about the college sports landscape and the prospect of playing without fans. Also, what sports will you watch now that you wouldn't have before if they're back playing live? And textamonials.

Softy and Dick discuss Russell Wilson having never received an MVP vote in eight seasons. Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the proposal by MLB ownership to restart baseball that is expected to receive push back from the players. Also, the changes to the MLB Draft and the Mariners decisions to scale back the pay of some employees. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick to discuss the idea of playing the MLS season with all teams in one location in Orlando and what ideas are being circulated to get back playing again.