Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
Which trade would you undo if given the chance? Former Seahawks wide receiver and NFL Network's Nate Burleson discusses the current point of discussion across the country and NFL around racism and police brutality, the response and apology of Drew Brees and his experiences.
The 2016 Open Championship duel between Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson is the sports classics assignment for the night. Former Sonics head coach George Karl joins Softy and Dick to discuss trade discussions in a trade that would have involved Kendall Gill for Clyde Drexler that Karl and Bob Whitsitt discussed on his podcast and how Karl wishes the team had been kept together longer after the 1994 loss to Denver. And textamonials.
Pete Carroll spoke with reporters on Thursday regarding the Black Lives Matter push across the NFL and their past and present relationship with Colin Kaepernick. Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post joins Softy and Dick to discuss the failure of baseball to get their season started amid an ongoing labor deadlock over the financial umbrella for the year amid losses due to coronavirus.
The MLS is officially returning with a tournament next month in Orlando that will follow the World Cup format. What's the status of Jadeveon Clowney's free agency as he remains unsigned three months after becoming a free agent. Reggie Bush is now able to re-associate with USC after a decade.
The sports classics assignment for tonight is the 1973 Belmont Stakes as Secretariat obliterates the field to win the Triple Crown. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the intersection of protests across the country and sports and the discussion being brought through the messaging. Also, Reggie Bush being cleared to re-associate with USC after a decade of being barred. And textamonials.
Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune joins the show to discuss the current status of Jadeveon Clowney’s free agent, if any NFL team will sign Colin Kaepernick and some Seahawks storylines as well. Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick to discuss the current state of the team as the MLS moves forward with plans for a World Cup style tournament next month in Orlando.
What position group is the second best unit on the Seahawks roster behind quarterback? Todd Milles of Scorebook Live joins Softy and Dick to discuss the current outlook for high school sports this fall and the chances of prep football seasons for the WIAA being able to be administered.
Sports classics for the night is the epic Game 7 of the Cubs and Indians in the 2016 World Series. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss the penalties handed down by the NCAA to Oklahoma State in basketball and what it could mean for other schools such as Arizona, USC and Kansas. Also, more on how colleges are preparing for sports in the fall. And textamonials.
The PGA Tour returns to action this weekend with a stacked field at Colonial. Corey Brock of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick and discusses the company's unfortunate layoffs over the last week in addition to a preview of what the Mariners will do in the MLB Draft on Wednesday.
Should the Seahawks consider signing Colin Kaepernick? Former Mariners pitcher Jeff Nelson joins Softy and Dick to discuss the continued back and forth between owners and the players over the structure of a season for 2020 and the breakdown of financials that will go into a return to the field this summer.
Tonight's sports classics assignment is the 2000 Western Conference Finals Game 7 between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Christian Caple of The Athletic joins Softy and Dick to discuss the storylines ahead for the UW football teams and what the protocols will look like for when players return to campus. And textamonials.
Utah's defensive coordinator is in trouble for a racial slur in a text message seven years ago. Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joins Softy and Dick to discuss his commentary on the aftermath of George Floyd's killing and the response across the country ever since. The PGA Tour is set to return to action this week at Colonial. Greg Bodine, the caddie for Tony Finau, on the return to tournament golf, testing parameters in place at tournaments, and playing in the final group of The Masters with Tiger Woods last year.
Which sport has the most arrogant sports fans? UW assistant basketball coach Will Conroy joins Softy and Dick to discuss the gathering of several local sports figures Thursday at Liberty Park in Renton to provide perspective amidst current events. Also, discussion on the events of the last few weeks. And baseball continues to miss its chance to return to play ahead of other leagues amid a labor squabble.
The sports classics assignment for the night is the Seahawks 2012 thrashing of the San Francisco 49ers as a part of a dominant late season stretch. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell delivers a league response to a demand for support from its players. And textamonials.
A discussion of some of the most dominant teams in Seattle history. Former Marlins team president and current CBS Sports baseball analyst David Samson joins Softy and Dick to discuss baseball's inability for either side to compromise as MLB continues to fumble its chance to return to play. And an edition of Stats are for Losers.