Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

It's one of the most exciting days of the year! (sort of...) Softy and Dick go through the 2018 Seahawks schedule as they look at what seems to be a pretty favorable run down for the Hawks. After figuring out exactly how they will do, they lament the Mariners bullpen woes after losing their third straight to the Astros. Shot or no shot wraps up the hour.

Dick Fain is back with Softy (for good now) and they are breaking some news (or not) about Earl Thomas down at the stadium. They hit on a few things that happened while Dick was gone and get to the red hot Mariners, too! Softy chats with Jimmy Lake about the UW defense as they get ready for the Spring Preview.

With the news of Taijuan Walker needing Tommy John, it seems like the Mariners actually got on the good end of a trade so... that's exciting! Petros Papadakis is on the show to talk about SPORTS (including a lot of college football and more). Textimonials weigh in on the Malik McDowell news and more.

Softy and Dick go through all of the big fun audio from the day in "Fun with Audio." This includes some major disrespect in the BOS/MIL series, Tom Brady not retiring, an incredible baseball moment, and Mike Leach talking about golf for about an hour. Hugh Millen calls into the show to look ahead to the NFL Draft for the Seahawks and look back at what happened with Malik McDowell. Shot or no shot in its normal spot and then a full preview of the Mariners game in Baseball's Heritage Pre-Game Show with Ben Gamel, Scott Servais, and a visit from Chuck Powell.

Softy H1 - UW Spring Game isn't... / Seahawks players on their way out / Mariners Dan Vogelbach

Softy H2 - Start Time Confusion / Fun with Audio Debut!! / Textimonials

Softy H3 - Earl Thomas leaving? / Tony Softli breaking down NFL Draft / Shot or No Shot / Baseball Pre-Game

We're broadcasting live from Jimmy's on First as the Mariners game is just hours away. Across the street, a bunch of nerds are involved in some sort of Halo tournament. Is that still a thing, and can people really make money doing this? The Seahawks have a kicker! They've signed Sebastian Janikowski. They've also got a backup QB! They've signed... Stephen Morris? Who the hell is Stephen Morris? Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto discusses the tea's problems with injuries and how they're trying to reduce them, the future of Ichiro, Dee Gordon transitioning to CF, and the incredible start of the season for Edwin Diaz. Dez Bryant is no longer with the Cowboys. Should the Seahawks pick him up?

It was ten years ago today that the Sonics played their last game at KeyArena and it still might be a long time before we get a team back in Seattle. Gavin Dawson of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas discusses the departure of Dez Bryant, and whether or not he'd be a good fit for the Seahawks. The Seahawks' new kicker Sebastian Janikowski joins the program to talk about how he got into football in the first place, and how he feels about coming to Seattle. There's a Halo tournament happening across the street, and we get Triumph the Insult Comic Dog to interview some of the nerds participating.

Sounders broadcast analyst Steve Zakuani on the slow start to the season, Clint Dempsey's suspension, and this weekend's match against Sporting KC. Corey Brock of The Atlantic on what happens to Ichiro once Ben Gamel returns. Are these the last three games of Ichiro's career on SHOT! or NO SHOT! It's the first episode this season of Baseball's Best Pre-Game Show powered by BSB featuring a report from Curtis Crabtree.

Yes, Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. This time it's because the Hawks have postponed a workout with him. The story is either he's refusing to stand for the anthem this season, or that he doesn't have a plan to handle the distraction, depending on who you ask. UW Athletic Director Jen Cohen discusses the reasons behind signing the deal with Adidas, how it will benefit the school's teams, and touches on the night games issue with the football team, and DIRECTV.

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio talks about his feud with Jason Whitlock, how the 49ers will handle Reuben Foster, how the Kaepernick collusion case may tie into the Hawks postponing their workout with him, and whether he'll ever play in the league again. Mike Holmgren talks about the blueprint for winning, Colin Kaepernick, and the Draft. Textimonials come from left, right, and center on the potential of the Seahawks bringing in Colin Kaepernick.

Tod Leiweke, the new President and CEO of Seattle Hockey Partners on his return to the city, his previous experience with the NHL, and whether he could have been the commissioner of the NFL. Leiweke tells us what we as fans can expect as both the team and arena develop, and if there's a real shot of getting an pro basketball team to join the hockey team. We finish the show with an interview from UW Athletic Director Jen Cohen, discussing the Adidas apparel deal, and how it will benefit the school's teams.

Pro hockey in Seattle took another step toward reality today as NHL Seattle named Tod Leiweke as CEO. The Mariners win again and are now 6-4 through the first ten games. There are still concerns about the starting rotation, but the bullpen looks solid. Edwin Diaz is terrifying anyone who faces him right now. The Seahawks sign Dontae Johnson as cornerback. He was rated 120th out of 120 corners in the league last year, but get him on the team and see what he can do. The Hawks just need bodies right now. We play back Scott Servais' press conference after today's M's game. Westwood One NHL Analyst Colby Cohen talks about the NHL in Seattle and the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Huffman of 247sports.com tells us if the Adidas contract will have an impact on recruiting, and how the Dawgs are doing with recruiting. Petros Papadakis on Shohei Ohtani, hockey in Seattle, the Adidas deal, Russell Wilson, and more. Textimonials are critical of basically everything.