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Brian Baldinger of the NFL Network and Fox Sports joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Seahawks offensive line and how it has grown, the Grey Zabel draft pick and his skills, how the Patriots can win on Sunday, and the coaching factor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about enjoying the Super Bowl experience so far, Grey Zabel next to him on the line, his personal growth, his offensive coaches, Sam Darnold, and Seattle’s defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Krueger of KNBR Radio in San Francisco sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain on Radio Row to revisit the 49ers blowout loss to Seattle two weeks ago in the Divisional Round, the Hawks chances against the Patriots, and traffic this weekend. 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 give his pick for the Super Bowl, UW basketball’s current situation and the state of the program looking ahead to 2026-27, viewership, and the Bay Area setup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two former Patriots quarterbacks - Hugh Millen and Scott Zolak, also a Patriots Radio Analyst - join Dave Softy Mahler to talk about the doughnut box story from their playing days, Sam Darnold’s career turn now, and how New England’s defense stops Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks legend Lofa Tatupu joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss his three interception day against the Eagles, his memories from Super Bowl XL, what he would tell this year’s team, the 2026 Hawks’ defense, and his Super Bowl EQC party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Simms of NBC and PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Mike Florio, the Seahawks and Patriots winding up in the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s groove going into Sunday, Seattle’s Dark Side defense, and how New England stops Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Price from The Boston Globe joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Patriots’ road to the Super Bowl this year, their defense being what they do best and how they win games, 2nd year quarterback Drake Maye, and the Seahawks sale story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Canzano from the Bald Faced Truth radio show down in Oregon joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the reported upcoming sale of the Seahawks from the estate of Paul Allen, Jody Allen’s role in this, Jeff Bezos and potential new owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his motivations for 2026 after getting so close in 2025, last season, wanting to add one more bat, Eugenio Suarez, and the team’s current finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Browne, former Skyline and USC quarterback and college teammate of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Sam’s big season for Seattle, the NFC Championship, his turnovers, and Super Bowl ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen for the hour as our quarterback begins to break down various dimensions of Super Bowl LX including matchups to watch and route concepts, K9’s day, and then hear from d-end Derick Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariners iconic and legendary announcer, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his retirement announcement for after the 2026 season ends and why now, his plans for the year ahead, Dave Niehaus, last season, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Holmgren is joined by NBC’s Super Bowl Color Commentator Cris Collinsworth to talk about the Seahawks, Sam Darnold, skill players, Super Bowl LX, the Patriots, and Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame, alongside Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Westover, former Washington Huskies tight end and current New England fullback, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his time with the Patriots, preparing to face his hometown Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the makeup of the team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.