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Mike Florio of PFT and NBC joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks game against the Broncos tomorrow, Sam Darnold’s continued turnovers, NFL technology when it comes to the ball and spots on the field, Seattle paying Rashid Shaheed over Kenneth Walker in the off-season, and the Chargers sitting at 0-5 now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the team’s shootout win in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the progression for him from year one last year to right now, the team scoring at a higher clip, Philipp Grubauer continuing to perform for the squad, plus the big test coming up on Thursday against the Lightning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Harlan of Westwood One and CBS joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the lack of a running game for the Seahawks right now, the big game coming up against Denver tomorrow night, Kenneth Walker having a massive start to the season for the Chiefs, the Chargers being winless and on the road to 0-9 and Marshawn Lynch’s impact in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the state of UW Huskies football and the job Jedd Fisch is doing and has done at Washington, JaMarcus Shephard with Oregon State and if he is only going to spend one year there, the enthusiasm for the LA Dodgers right now with game three of the NLCS tonight, and how Softy needs to start doing yoga ASAP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thomas from SportsTalk 790 in Houston joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about former Astros Manager Joe Espada meeting with the Mariners about their managerial opening including his blame for the team’s lack of success in the playoffs, the fans’ feelings about Espada, if he can hold players accountable and his personality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oregon’s continued struggles in 2026, Washington facing Purdue this week, the Huskies’ spending in NIL and their quarterback situation for the rest of the season, Indiana vs. Ohio State, Bob Chesney at UCLA, and his weekly pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey get together for the Husky Honks as they discuss the Dawgs at 3-3, the offensive line issues, quarterback questions with Demond Williams and Elijah Brown, if the injury will result in a change, the Dawgs’ running game with a plan for it, and fears about Purdue coming on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the officiating issues this season in the NFL and the swearing controversy, the Seahawks offense and the run game problems, Seattle facing Brock Purdy and the Niners this Sunday, and Joe Mixon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Sterling, gambling expert with Paramount Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to share his best gambling advice for the weekend again, including the Washington Huskies facing Iowa, Alabama facing Georgia, and the Seahawks taking on the Niners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Neuheisel, former Huskies Head Coach now with CBS Sports, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW’s offense right now with Demond Williams, the play-calling by Jedd Fisch, Michigan’s quarterback, rivalry games this week, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain speak with Larry Kruger about how the 49ers have improved since last season, why they have struggled against Mike Macdonald, how they have kept Christian McCaffrey fresh this year and how he believes the 49ers will beat the Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler talks with Kevin Harlan about calling a game with Jim Zorn, whether San Francisco can keep rolling on offense, whether Kenneth Walker can keep up the pace he's on. Also, is Kevin buying into the Vikings 4-0 start and what is going on with Drake Maye? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler speaks with Petros Papadakis about the matchup between UW and USC last weekend, the latest on how the Trojan fanbase is feeling, his thoughts on the Husky offense and how he thinks Jedd Fisch had a good game playcalling. Also, what's with all the juice boxes at USC? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Mike Florio about the upcoming matchup between the Seahawks and 49ers and whether the Hawks have more to lose. Also, Mike gives his take on whether Jim Harbaugh is finished as an NFL coach, the chances Saquon Barkley gets traded, the latest on Tyreke Hill's possible return and what happened with Joe Mixon to the Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner as he gives his thoughts on Washington's struggles, his evaluation of Demond Williams, the chances Jedd Fisch moves on from Demond, how the Big Ten could possibly play out and whether Jedd Fisch should be given more time at UW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.