Best Cal Walters Podcasts (2025)

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130: Dr. Zach Mercurio — The Hidden Engine of High-Performing Teams: Mattering, Trust, and Purpose-Driven Leadership 55:10

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Apply to work with me 1-1: https://courses.calwalters.me/coaching Join the Intentional Leader Lab waitlist: https://courses.calwalters.me/intentional-leader-lab Learn more about Zach: https://www.zachmercurio.com/ In this conversation, Dr. Zach Mercurio discusses the importance of creating a sense of purpose and mattering within teams. He emphasize…

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Softy and Dick 10-31 H4: Fun with Audio, Dodger love but Yankee hate? 28:48

13h ago28:48

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Fun with Audio. Why is Shohei Ohtani so likeable? Why do Mariners fans hate the Yankees and not the Dodgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy and Dick 10-31 H3: Hugh Millen and Seahawks vs Commanders preview 34:06

13h ago34:06

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Hugh Millen joins to talk about if the AP Polls should still be a thing in College Football, the LSU situation, Bobby Wagner's greatness, and more. Hugh Millen joins again to talk about the greatness of JSN, how the hawks will use Nick Emmanwori, and more. Seahawks vs Commanders preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy and Dick 10-31 H2: PFF power rankings, Aaron Levine 27:36

9h ago27:36

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Seahawks are #11 on the PFF Power Rankings, fair? Aaron Levine from FOX 13 joins to talk about the upcoming Mariners off-sesaon, his appearance on Jeopardy, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy and Dick 10-31 H1: Tarik Skubal trade? Seahawks running game, Lee Sterling 36:56

15h ago36:56

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Dodgers pre-game show starts now before game 6 of the world series. Can the Mariners trade for Tarik Skubal? Should the Seahawks re-sign Kenneth Walker III? Fact or Fiction. Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports joins the show to handicap the weekends football games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-30 Hour 1: Jays Fans, Rick Neuheisel, Fun w/ Audio 32:34

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts lament Toronto’s trip to Seattle on July 4th next year, then Rick Neuheisel joins to talk about college football including various coaching situations before getting to Fact or Fiction and Fun w/ Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-30 Hour 2: Mike Holmgren, Taylor Pick + Jedd Fisch 28:48

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Mike Holmgren about the Vikings quarterback situation and Seahawks-Commanders game, then get a pick from Taylor at the 520 Bar and Grill before talking about the future of Jedd Fisch in college. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-29 Hour 1: Mike Florio, MLB Awards, FoF and FwA 35:07

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about the latest NFL news including the trade deadline approaching, then ask if we Mariners fans are at all interested in the AL MVP Award next month before Fact or Fiction and Fun w/ Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-29 Hour 2: Hawks-Commanders, Petros Papadakis 28:25

3d ago28:25

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to Sunday’s game between the Seahawks and Commanders, then Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss the World Series, not being at the stadium, plus Sarkisian, Fisch and Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy & Dick 10-29 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, World Series, Toronto ‘26 35:43

3d ago35:43

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about the Commanders, NFC, Chiefs-Bills, and more NFL, then Dick Fain and Jackson Felts jump in to discuss the ongoing World Series fifth game plus Toronto coming to Seattle on July 4th in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-28 Hour 1: Toronto Loses, Ruth v Ohtani, FoF and FwA 34:28

4d ago34:28

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts react to Toronto’s 18 inning loss in game three of the World Series plus the GOAT debate between Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth, then they get a Fact or Fiction pick before some Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-28 Hour 2: Husky Honks on Illinois Win, Demond, Jedd 33:47

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Greg Lewis and Mario Bailey for the Husky Honks as the guys react to Washington’s win over Illinois last weekend, Demond Williams’ tough play and big game plus Jedd Fisch’s status with other college openings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-28 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Fisch’s Future, Brian Schmetzer 36:05

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s win over Illinois, Wisconsin ahead, and Oregon, then discuss Jedd Fisch’s future either with the Huskies or elsewhere, then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-28 Hour 4: Larry Stone, Hawks & Naylor, Benton X-Talk 27:35

4d ago27:35

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about World Series game three last night, baseball’s GOAT debate, and John Stanton, then discuss the Seahawks rest-of-season schedule and Josh Naylor before Mike Benton jumps on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-27 Hour 1: M’s Heartbreak, Fact or Fiction, Fun w/ Audio 36:26

5d ago36:26

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts discuss the continued heartbreak after the Mariners season ended last week, John Stanton’s letter to fans and faith in the M’s Owner, plus we get to a Fact or Fiction pick and react to Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-27 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Huskies Win; Jedd Fisch Clip 25:04

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Hugh Millen about some college football job openings, UW’s win over Illinois and season ahead, plus Seahawks football, then the guys listen and react to some of Jedd Fisch’s press conference today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-24 Hour 1: World Series, Fact or Fiction, Lee Sterling 34:24

8d ago34:24

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about how much they will watch the World Series, share another Fact or Fiction pick, and get Lee Sterling’s best bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy & Dick 10-24 Hour 2: Seahawks with Sam Darnold, Fisch Audio 28:50

8d ago28:50

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Seahawks season with Sam Darnold shining right now then hear from Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy & Dick 10-24 Hour 3: Hugh Millen M’s, Hawks; Brian Schmetzer 32:52

8d ago32:52

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the end of the Mariners season and Seahawks then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy & Dick 10-24 Hour 4: Jon Wilner, Poll Updates, Neuheisel Joins 35:21

8d ago35:21

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about UW’s loss to Michigan and Illinois next, then update two polls before Rick Neuheisel’s visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Boeing settlement offer | No Kings | Madison federal workers | General strike? | Chicago teachers fight back | EEOC sued | Immigrant worker loss 29:02

6d ago29:02

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Machinists on strike at Boeing in the St. Louis area have a federally-mediated agreement that will be voted on by members on October 26, the national No Kings march takes place in Madison with labor support, federal workers who have been shut out from work rally outside the Madison-area Social Security office, national flight attendants union leade…

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Softy & Dick 10-23 Hour 1: M’s, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Dipoto, Mike Holmgren 49:05

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to one Seahawks broadcaster’s social media remarks after Mariners fans after the season ended this week, then cover college football with Rick Neuheisel before getting a Fact or Fiction pick. They then hear from Jerry Dipoto who spoke to the media today before Mike Holmgren joins the show. Se…

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Softy & Dick 10-22 Hour 1: Mike Florio, M’s, Fact Or Fiction, Fun w/ Audio 33:36

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Mike Florio about Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll, and more NFL news, then discuss the continued pain from the Mariners season ending loss Monday before Fact or Fiction and some Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-22 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis Twists the Knife in M’s Fans 28:46

10d ago28:46

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler visits with Petros Papadakis of Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles, who twists the knife in Mariners fans right now by talking about the loss to the Blue Jays, resulting in a conversation about whether we should continue with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-22 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, Husky Football Loss, Seahawks 32:05

10d ago32:05

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Harlan about the big Broncos comeback, the Colts’ success so far, Russell Wilson, and more NFL, then they discuss the Dawgs loss to Michigan last week and the Seahawks’ Monday night victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-22 Hour 4: Husky Honks on Michigan Loss & Illinois Next 33:54

10d ago33:54

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for The Husky Honks, as the guys diagnose what happened in UW’s loss in Michigan last week, discuss the running game issues plus look ahead to the home game versus Illinois next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-21 Hour 1: Mariners Loss Reaction, Fan Calls, Larry Stone 53:27

11d ago53:27

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners’ season ending loss in game seven of the ALCS against Toronto, take calls from fans reacting to it, get a Fact or Fiction pick, and talk about the game and M’s entire season with Larry Stone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-20 Hour 1: Mariners in Game 7, Bret Boone, Hugh Millen 50:08

12d ago50:08

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to tonight’s game seven in the ALCS between the Mariners and Blue Jays, discuss the game and entire series with former All Star Bret Boone plus Hugh Millen jumps on to preview Hawks-Texans tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-17 Hour 1: M’s Game 5, UW-Michigan, Lee Sterling 33:53

15d ago33:53

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss the Mariners in Game 5 of the ALCS tonight against Toronto, look ahead to tomorrow’s massive Huskies football game in Michigan, get their Fact or Fiction pick, then get Lee Sterling’s best bets of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-17 Hour 2: Petros Papadakis and Jon Wilner Visits 35:26

15d ago35:26

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Petros Papadakis about the emotions of the baseball playoffs, college firings, and UW facing Michigan, then Jon Wilner joins the show to discuss the Huskies’ big game, plus coaching moves and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-17 Hour 3: Hugh Millen on Seahawks, UW Football 41:35

15d ago41:35

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about the Seattle Seahawks win over Jacksonville and facing Houston on Monday night, plus UW’s game against Michigan coming up tomorrow, plus we revisit Mike Florio’s interview this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GHC meeting | Union reaction to Trump RIF | Lower H2A visa base wage | Wisconsin green jobs | Elder care and immigrants | Texas prof fired | No Kings 29:21

13d ago29:21

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A membership meeting at Group Health Cooperative in Madison cheers a push for unionization with SEIU, Trump announces that some federal workers won't return after the government shutdown and American Federation of Government Employees members talk to Labor Radio about the White House onslaught against federal workers, as ICE deports farm workers th…

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Softy & Dick 10-16 Hour 1: M’s, Mike Holmgren, Perry Hill, Rick Neuheisel 54:03

16d ago54:03

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners loss last night and Game 4 tonight, chat with Mike Holmgren about the Seahawks, talk with Mariners Infield Coach Perry Hill, and discuss Huskies and college football with Rick Neuheisel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-15 Hour 1: Mariners Game 3, Mike Florio, FoF + FwA 32:37

17d ago32:37

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain look ahead to Game 3 of the ALCS for the Mariners against Toronto, talk about the biggest NFL stories with Mike Florio of PFT, then get a Fact or Fiction pick before listening and reacting to Fun with Audio clips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-15 Hour 2: Bill Krueger, Rick Rizzs, Wilson - Game 3 32:14

17d ago32:14

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In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Bill Krueger about the Mariners leading the Blue Jays 2-0 in the ALCS with Game 3 tonight, then visit with M’s broadcaster Rick Rizzs down at the ballpark before hearing from Manager Dan Wilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-15 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, Jon Jansen, Texans Ahead 32:34

17d ago32:34

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In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler chats with Kevin Harlan about the Bears, Dolphins, Buccaneers, and Joe Flacco trade, then looks ahead to Saturday’s UW-Michigan game with Wolverines voice Jon Jansen before Dick Fain rejoins to talk about the Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-15 Hour 4: Husky Honks on Rutgers Win + Michigan 37:22

17d ago37:22

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In the fourth hour, Dave Softy Mahler is joined by Mario Bailey and Greg Lewis for The Husky Honks as the guys discuss UW’s win over Rutgers last week including the huge offensive game by Demond Williams, plus look ahead to the Michigan game this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-14 Hour 1: Mariners, Dan Wilson, FoF, FwA, Larry Stone 49:44

18d ago49:44

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Mariners being two wins away from the World Series, hear from Dan Wilson today at T-Mobile Park, get a Fact or Fiction pick, listen to some Fun with Audio and talk more about the M’s with Larry Stone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-13 Hour 1: Seahawks, Jedd Fisch, FoF, Fun w/ Audio 34:07

19d ago34:07

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In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain react to the Seahawks win over the Jaguars and big performances, then we hear from Jedd Fisch with Softy today talking about UW’s win and Michigan ahead, before some Fact or Fiction and Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy & Dick 10-13 Hour 2: Hugh Millen on Seahawks’, Huskies’ Wins 28:15

19d ago28:15

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Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain in the second hour to talk about the Seahawks win over the Jaguars, including the defensive schemes by Mike Macdonald and Sam Darnold, plus UW’s win over Rutgers, Demond Williams, and Michigan ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mercy Health East strike rally | Boeing strike boss stall | Federal workers | Anodyne Coffee votes union | PLEDGE WEEK 29:43

20d ago29:43

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The strike at Mercy Health East Clinic in Janesville enters its 100th day and UAW Local 95 holds a solidarity rally, Boeing is ignoring striking Machinists and training scabs as the strike near St. Louis enters its third month, Labor Radio speaks to a local president of a federal employees union about how the US government shutdown is being used to…

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Softy and Dick 10-9 H3: Jason Botterill, M's vs Tarik Skubal, Lee Sterling 36:59

23d ago36:59

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Kraken GM Jason Botterill joins the show ahead of opening night for the Seattle Kraken. Can the Mariners get Tarik Skubal for a 4th time this season? Can we say we have the long term answer at QB with Sam Darnold? Lee Sterling joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy and Dick 10-9 H2: Mike Holmgren, Mariners vs Tigers Game 5 31:00

23d ago31:00

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Coach Holmgren joins the show to talk about the Bellichick situation, the Seahawks loss vs Tampa, the matchup with Jacksonville and more. Are the Mariners a better team than the Tigers? Does it matter for a one-game do-or-die? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy and Dick 10-9 H1: Mariners Nerves, Rick Neuheisel, Fun with Audio 34:18

23d ago34:18

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Are baseball trading cards a thing of the past? How nervous are you for ALDS game 5? Rick Neuheisel from CBS Sports joins the show to talk about his son's big win against Penn State, and more. Fact or Fiction. Fun with Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Softy and Dick 10-8 H3: Kevin Harlan, Dan Wilson Postgame, Facing Tarik Skubal on Friday 34:05

24d ago34:05

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Kevin Harlan from Westwood One and CBS joins the show to talk about the Bill Bellichick situation, Sam Darnold vs Geno Smith, is Baker Mayfield the MVP? We hear from Mariners skipper Dan Wilson post game as he talks about Gabe Speier and going to a game 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy and Dick 10-8 H2: Chuck and Buck, Talkbacks, Cal Raleigh Postgame 41:14

24d ago41:14

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Chuck and Buck join the show LIVE from Detroit to break down the game 4 loss vs the Tigers, what chance do you give the Mariners in game 5? We take your talkbacks reacting to the ALDS game 4 loss, and we hear from Cal Raleigh in the locker room after the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Softy and Dick 10-8 H1: Mariners Lose Game 4, Locker Room Reaction, Game 5 Friday 35:18

24d ago35:18

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Softy and Dick react to the Mariners game 4 loss in Detroit, we hear from players in the locker room after the game, how scared are you for game 5 in Seattle vs Tarik Skubal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)