Fox Sports Wheeling Chalk Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We wish this hiatus didn't happen, but life and work did. So Corey gets the ship back on course this week with a check-in on the Pirates, a discussion on the moves made by the Pens, and his thoughts on the Bob Huggins situation.
The new nickname for the Steelers GM seems fitting, since they had some steals in the NFL Draft. Corey and Chris break down the draft class for the Black and Gold, the sneaky good draft Cleveland had, and other picks that stood out to them. Plus, the top seeds topple in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Pirates rough patch, and more!
Corey and Chris discuss the house cleaning of the Penguins front office, and what has stood out to them the most in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, is the Pirates hype truly for real? After all that, they predict the 1st round of the NFL Draft, and throw in the Steelers pick at 32. Who goes #1? Who do the Steelers take? What kind of trades go down? Which QB does Chris NOT have going in the 1st round? Only one way to find out, so go hit play!
NOTE: recording wrapped up at 3:17 this afternoon. Any trades that happen from now until the start of the draft are not discussed.
The move the Penguins needed to make, was made. But we'll save our thoughts on it for when Chris comes back next week. In the meantime, Corey shows you who he thinks will win the Stanley Cup, now that he doesn't have a dog in the fight. Also, the solid start for the Pirates, some quick NFL notes before next week's draft show, and more!
Nothing lasts forever, including the Penguins playoff streak. In Chris's return to the podcast, he and Corey give their thoughts on what all went wrong with the Pens this season, and some possible fixes for the future. Once they get off their soapbox, Corey makes his dad happy, the guys discuss the solid start for the Pirates, and a whole lot more in this episode.
The title is the reason why there was no episode last week. Corey explains it further to begin, then explains the trend in this year's Final Four, that has him checking his ego. To make it all better though, it's Opening Day in baseball today. So Corey provides his outlook on the Pirates, and who will reign supreme come October. All that and more in this episode, so join in!
We know it's been a while, but Corey is back to recap all the madness of NFL free agency, describe how much the Pens make him mad, and wish West Liberty the best of luck in the D2 Elite Eight. Oh, and he gives his predictions for the Big Dance too, so give us a listen!
That's all we have to say, everyone. Just when we think we're in the clear, BOOM! Life. But as we get back into a more solid rhythm, Corey recaps the NFL playoff action and the CFP. Also, which Nailer needs to stay in WBS? All that and more in this latest episode.
We sincerely apologize for such a long hiatus, this will be cleaned up in 2023. However, Corey returns to give you his predictions for Saturday's College Football Playoff games. Also, whether the Steelers truly stand a chance at making the playoffs, if the Pens really are Cup contenders, and more.
That might as well be the song Corey sings this week, as he's flying solo. First off, we wish Chris the best with his upcoming surgery, and hope it all goes well. In this episode, Corey discusses the heartbreak of Wheeling Park's playoff loss, and if the postseason streak can continue next year. He'll also highlight the local teams still alive in their quest fro state titles. Plus, potential hope for the Steelers, the risk WVU should take, and more!
The title may be the question on the minds of Penguins fans, after choking away leads in the last two games. Corey and Chris discuss whether this can be a quick fix. Also, a high school football playoffs recap for Ohio, as the first round is in the books. Plus, NFL trade deadline madness, World Series excitement, Nailers talk, and more!
With Ohio kicking off their high school playoffs this weekend, Corey and Chris give their thoughts on some of the best matchups for the local teams. There may be a couple weeks to go before West Virginia gets their playoffs going, but the guys will talk about a lot in the Mountain State, including Cameron's chances of being a threat and Wheeling Park's chances to beat Parkersburg South. Plus, the Steelers odds to keep hope alive, Phil Kessel's unlikely rise to Ironman status, a look into the World Series, a recap of opening weekend for the Nailers, and more!
EA Sports has the Penguins hoisting the Stanley Cup this season, but do Corey and Chris agree? You'll find out in the NHL preview at the end of this week's episode. Before that, the guys run down a crazy week of high school football, debate the nature of roughing the passer calls, and more!
The title is the way the podcast has been lately, and we apologize, but Corey catches you up on all the high school football action to begin things. Linsly's 2 big wins, Park's rebound, Union Local's bump in the road, and more are discussed. Plus, Steelers fans get their wish, but will Kenny Pickett be able to salvage the season? Corey also gives a rant on Tua's concussion, predicts the MLB playoffs, and more.
Corey begins the episode by venting on Ke'Bryan Hayes and the sunflower seed snaffu. Does this mean that Derek Shelton needs to go? You'll hear Corey's heated thoughts. Afterwards, he and Chris break down the high school football action from last week. Then, is Mitch Trubisky truly to blame for the Steelers' offensive struggles? Is Cleveland for real?
Can WVU keep their hot streak up? Answers to those questions, and more, all in this episode!
There's heartbreak to begin the episode, as Corey shares the heartbreaking way that he lost in fantasy football. After airing his grievances, he and Chris break down all the high school football action, and disect the first playoff rankings in Ohio and West Virginia. Plus, a recap of Week 1 in the NFL, a conversation on the expansion of the College Football Playoff, and more!
Chris is back in the studio with Corey this week, and they start by recapping the week that was in high school football. They touch up on Bridgeport's comeback win, Wheeling Park's dominating win, Union Local's potent ground game, and more. After that, the guys preview The Backyard Brawl, and set their expectations for WVU and Ohio State. They close by sounding off on the final decision in the Deshaun Watson saga, who should be the Steelers starting QB, and more!
Corey does a quick recap of the high school football action in Ohio, and previews what's to come as West Virginia joins the party.
High school football season is almost here, and Corey and Chris dedicate the episode to previewing the season ahead! Will Shadyside weather the storm they're facing? Can St. Clairsville continue their dominance? What about Wheeling Park and their electric playmaking receiver? All that, and a whole lot more, is covered in this special episode!
After a month hiatus, Corey and Chris come back not a moment too soon. They share their thoughts on the Deshaun Watson situation, the offseason moves for the Penguins, and the impressive sweep the Pirates pulled off this week. They've missed you guys, so come join them!
A simple request for Pirates owner Bob Nutting from Corey and Chris. After the recent surge of positive energey around the Bucs, thanks in part to their young talent, how can the energey be maintained? Plus, Colorado claims The Cup, the latest on Deshaun Watson, and more!
We've all been through a lot this week, so come relax with Corey and Chris and take your mind off things for a while. They'll discuss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the recent losing skid for the Pirates, why they're not too interested in this weekend's U.S. Open, and more!
Corey will be flying solo for a while, but he'll let you know about the amazing feat Chris pulled off over the weekend. After that, Corey gets into the latest surrounding the Deshaun Watson situation. Plus, Colorado's chance at The Cup, the surprise hot streak for the Pirates, how much Diontae Johnson should get paid, and more!
Corey and Chris begin the episode with Wheeling Nailers play-by-play announcer DJ Abisalih, talking about the season that was for the Nailers and what to expect for next season. Also, the guys show some love to Michael Grove for his MLB debut. However, the main focus of this episode is the Penguins. Which member of The Big 3 needs to go? Should the Pens keep Bryan Rust? Could Mike Sullivan be on the chopping block? Find out as Corey and Chris set the stage for, possibly, the most important offseason in franchise history.
The question Mrs. Puff poses to Spongebob is the question Corey has for the Pens. He and Chris discuss what it'll take to finish the Rangers, with or without Sidney Crosby. Also, how the Nailers can pull off an epic comeback, how the Pirates can generate some positive momentum, and more.
You thought we would go with a Pickett pun in the title. Don't lie! Either way, Corey and Chris break down the Steelers draft picks, and the overall draft grade they would've given. Also, the triple OT thriller for the Pens, the big key to success for the Nailers in the next round of the playoffs, what needs done with the transfer portal after the Jordan Addison situation, and so much more!
After quick assesments of the first month of Pirates baseball, the recent rough stretch for the Pens, and the Nailers playoff run thus far, Corey and Chris get into predictions for Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Who goes #1? Who will the Steelers take? Will anymore trades take place? Only one way to find out: hit play!
Before Corey and Chris take time off to prepare for their NFL Draft show, they recap the first week of MLB action. Also, they talk about tragic death of Dwayne Haskins, the recent slump for the Pens, and the playoff return for the Nailers. To close the show, they play a couple rounds of Wordle's football spinoff.
Between The Masters teeing off and Opening Day in MLB, the title is so true. Corey and Chris give their predictions on the Pirates and who wins it all come October. Also, a Final Four recap, an assessment of the Pens' Stanley Cup chances, and much more!
Corey flies solo, and gives you his thoughts on the Final Four, the new overtime rule in the NFL, the tough stretch coming for the Pens, and more.
There's a lot to vent about after the first weekend of the Big Dance. After airing their greivances, Corey and Chris talk about more crazy trades in the NFL, the NHL trade deadline, and why Bob Nutting was trending on Twitter.
The first half of this episode is a recap of the MLB agreement, who went where in NFL free agency, and anything else Corey and Chris could cram into a recap of the week. After that, it's all about predictions for The Big Dance. Who do they have cutting doen the nets in New Orleans? Only one way to find out!
After a bit of a hiatus, Corey and Chris return to recap the Mountain East Conference Tournamnet this past weekend. After that, they discuss the recent rash of fights in college basketball, the lockout drama in MLB, the topsy turvy events from the NFL on Tuesday, and much more. A lot of ground covered to make up for the time off, so enjoy!
Corey and Chris recap The Big Game, talk Sidney Crosby's 500th goal, discuss the vibe around the Winter Olympics, and more this week!
Aside from their picks for the Big Game, Corey and Chris discuss what went down on the ice in Boston Tuesday, and why a 6 game suspension isn't enough for Brad Marchand. Plus, if the Rooney Rule can be fixed, who truly is the best team in college basketball, and more!
After addressing Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, Corey and Chris delve into the madness of the NFL playoff action this past weekend, where the Year of the Underdog continued. Also, things get heated for the Nailers against Iowa, baseball's conundrum with who gets into the Hall of Fame, and more on this week's episode!
After some hiccups to start 2022, Corey and Chris are back with the first episode of the new year. They recap the Wild Card action from the NFL, and put a bow on the Steelers season. Plus, a discussion on the transfer portal in college football that wasn't planned, but we're happy it happened! All that and more this week, so enjoy!
COVID is causing havoc again, so that's what Corey and Chris lead off with for their final episode of 2021. After that, they discuss why all may not be lost for the Steelers yet, why the Pens have been hot lately, what it'll take for WVU to finally be ranked in college basketball, and what their top 5 favorite Christmas songs are. Lots to get to to close the year, so enjoy this show and thanks for the support!
Chris returns this week for lots of football and hockey talk. However, he gives his assessment of the Penguins being sold, and provides a plan for how to liven things up at PPG, which includes the idea of calling Corey up to the crowd emcee spot for the Pens. Does Corey agree though? You'll find out about that, and so much more, this week.
After struggles from the Steelers and questionable moves by the Pirates, the title is what Corey is feeling. He vents on both, plus recaps the last high school football action for local teams, and tells you why he's going to enjoy this weekend of college football coming up!
The title is what a lot of Steelers fans are saying after Sunday's game. After Corey vents about the game, he and Chris recap the high school football playoff action for Valley teams, give out NFL midseason awards, and discuss the state of the NHL after all the off-ice issues. At the end, they power rank their favorite Thanksgiving foods ahead of the big feast. They're taking next week off, so there's a lot to take in this week! Enjoy!
As the title implies, the field for local teams in the high school football playoffs has gotten smaller. Corey and Chris fill you in on the teams that made the postseason in West Virginia, and discuss the chances teams in Ohio have to move on. Plus, the Steelers keep streaking, the Browns look better, the College Football Playoff committee looks puzzling, and more this week!
Corey and Chris break down all that happened with the high school football playoffs in Ohio, while previewing the final week of WV's regular season. Also, what should be next for OBJ, thoughts on the first College Football Playoff rankings, and more!
High school football playoff matchups are set in Ohio, and Corey and Chris will run down all the matchups for local teams in the postseason. There's still a lot to sort out in West Virginia, but the guys will break down the playoff chances for local Mountain State teams in contention. Plus, Baker Mayfield's health conundrum, Mike Tomlin's blunt comments on the USC rumors, Pitt's chances to make the College Football Playoffs, and so much more on this week's episode!
Corey and Chris talk about the scenarios facing some local teams fighting for playoff spots, as high school football gets ready for some big rivalry games this week. Plus, thoughts on if the Steelers are in the clear, if Garrett Greene should finally be the guy for WVU, and if the Pens will continue the roll they're on.
Corey learned a lesson over the weekend on why you should never assume, and it has to do with Texas A&M upsetting Alabama. He'll let you know what he learned. Plus, why Wheeling Park isn't out of the woods after their big win last week, how the Steelers can flip the script on their season, why you shouldn't get too excited after last night's Pens game, and more on this week's episode!
Tons of crazy things in sports seem to happen in October, no matter what the sport. So Corey and Chris break down the moving and shaking in high school football and college football. Plus, their predictions for baseball's postseason, where they stand with the Steelers QB situation, and more this week.
In the final show of September, Corey and Chris break down the week that was in high school football. After that, they analyze the marquee matchup between St. Clairsville and Bellaire this Saturday, where Union Local stands after their first loss of the year, and much more. Plus, the Steelers sticky situation, WVU's QB conundrum, and a dicey race for the AL Wild Card.
Corey and Chris start with high school football talk. Is it time for teams like Wheeling Park and Wheeling Central to panic? Can Linsly run with Steubenville this week? They cover that and more from the week that was. Plus, the injury bug's feast on the Steelers, WVU's near choke job, Ohio State's struggles, and the outlook for baseball's playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. All that and more on this week's episode!
After a recap of the week that was in high school football, Corey and Chris discuss what stood out to them in the Steelers game, whether Ohio State should panic after their loss to Oregon, and Corey's hot take on the AL MVP race. All that, and more, coming up this week!
With football in full swing at all levels, safe to say Corey and Chris are stoked! They'll recap the week that was in college football and high school football here in the Valley. Plus, a few NFL headlines before the season kicks off tonight. The guys will squeeze in some baseball talk though, as the race for October heats up.
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, Corey and Chris recap the week that was in high school football. They also preview some of the action for this week, issue a challenge to Wheeling Park, and discuss Harrison Central's chances to keep the good times rolling. Plus, who should be QB2 for the Steelers, who will be in the CFP, and so much more!
A longer break than what we were expecting, but we're back! Corey recaps action from Week 1 of high school football in Ohio, and previews what's ahead for some West Virginia schools before they begin play tomorrow. Chris, and the show as a whole, will be back next week. We appreciate all the support and your patience!
While Chris is away, Corey will play... and vent. His thoughts on Simone Biles, Aaron Rodgers, and the expansion draft for the Seattle Kraken await you this week. Plus, things catching Corey's eye at the Olympics, some recognition for an amazing local athlete, and how bad things might get for the Pirates after the Adam Frazier trade. This is the last episode before a mini vacation for the podcast, so make sure you listen!
Corey and Chris drop a new episode early, ahead of tonight's expansion draft for the NHL's Seattle Kraken. Who will Seattle take from Pittsburgh? Will Montreal pay the price for not protecting Carey Price? Corey and Chris answer those questions, and provide other predictions for tonight. Plus, Corey recaps what happened while attending his first pro sports event since the pandemic, the Milwaukee Bucks reign supreme, and Chris gets his chance at revenge after the guessing game he played last week. So come on in and spend your Wednesday Humpday with us!
Corey hands the mic over to Chris to start this week's episode, as Chris talks with West Virginia Roughriders owner Gregg Fornario and former head coach Mook Zimmerman ahead of the Roughriders Alumni Game this Saturday. Afterwards, Corey and Chris talk NBA Finals, MLB All-Star Festivities, NHL offseason moves thus far, The Open Championship, and Corey puts Chris through a unique test at the end. Lots of stuff on the docket, so come ride with us this week!
Corey is a lone wolf this week, but recaps Tampa Bay's repeat run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, why is Corey worried about Giannis's fit with the Bucks, the downward trend of Gerrit Cole, and the new era of John Marshall football. All that and more this week, so come keep Corey company!
West Virginia Roughriders wide receiver Connor Arlia joins the podcast early on to talk about the upcoming Roughriders Alumni Game he'll be a part of, and his past experiences on the gridiron. Afterwards, Corey and Chris discuss a lot of things including the Stanley Cup Final, the shake up along the Steelers O-Line, and the first pitcher caught red-handed in the foreign substance crackdown. And to close the episode, they rank the top cookout entrées, side dishes, and desserts ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Unique lists, and opinions, await on this episode!
Corey and Chris discuss the changes that could take place in the College Football Playoff, Carl Nassib's coming out announcement, and whether Tampa Bay can ward off New York's charge to the Stanley Cup Final. However, the real treat is their rant on how baseball's crackdown on foreign substances has become the title of this week's episode! All that, and more, comes your way once you hit play!
Corey is back from his honeymoon, but has quite the story to tell about his trip back home! After reliving that nightmare, he and Chris talk the Stanley Cup Semifinal, the Julio Jones trade, the sticky situation with foreign substances in baseball, and a whole lot more. We're glad to be back after our little vacation, so go ahead and listen!
Corey flies (somewhat) solo for this last episode before becoming a married man. Wheeling Nailers play-by-play announcer DJ Abisalih stops by to discuss the season that was for the Nailers, and to look ahead a little bit to Season 30 of hockey in Wheeling. Aside from that, Corey breaks down the rosters for the OVAC Rudy Mumley Football Classic, catches you up on Stanley Cup Playoffs action, goes on a rant about the fan situation in the NBA, and talks up a storm on some other stuff happening. No new episode next week, so give this a listen!
It all fell apart for the Pens, so Corey vents for a little while Chris provides some scenarios for the future. Chris also talks about his success in running and the awareness he has raised for those with motility disorders through his races. Plus, Pirates talk, football talk, all kinds of talk to go around. Give it a listen!
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, and Corey and Chris let you know who they think will lift up Lord Stanley this year. Also, a discussion on the strikeout dilemma in baseball, the new possible destination for Deshaun Watson, and who wins golf's second major of the year. All that and more on this week's episode!
After showing some Local Love, Corey and Chris talk about the Pens upcoming matchup with the Islanders in the playoffs, Tim Tebow returning to the NFL, the recent slump for the Pirates, Albert Pujols getting let go, and so much more. Plus, the top high school mascots in the country (according to Maxpreps), and you'll be surpired who's at number one!
Corey and Chris give some love to high school athletes doing awesome stuff, then discuss the Aaron Rodgers saga and how the Steelers and Browns faired in the NFL Draft. After all that, they disect the Tom Wilson situation (Corey's thoughts are right there in the title) and the fisticuffs that happened in the Big Apple yesterday. Plus, are the wheels falling off for the Pirates? All that, and more, on this week's episode!
After some quick Nailers, Pirates, and Pens talk, Corey and Chris give their predictions for the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. What trades do the predict? Who do they have the Steelers taking? How much did they enjoy the prediction process? The answer to that question is in the title, but the other questions, and more, get answered in this episode!
Corey Klug is flying solo this week, but there's a lot to get to! He gives a shoutout to local folks doing stuff, explains why giving Mike Tomlin an extension was the right move for the Steelers, and vents about the new extra innings rules in baseball. Plus, Corey tries to wrap his head around all the Nailers news from this week. All that, and more, in this week's episode!
Corey and Chris start the show by discussing the ice fiasco at WesBanco Arena, and how the staff helped keep hockey going in the midst of a frustrating stretch. Plus, Corey proposes a plan of attack for the Steelers when the NFL Draft rolls around, and the pleasant surprise the Pirates have been so far. That's just the tip of the iceberg for this week's show, so give it a listen!
Corey Klug and Chris Thoburn recap the Final Four and the national championship, and why they're jealous of Jim Nantz. Plus, another trade shakes up the NFL Draft, the Pirates stumble out of the gate, and the struggles for the Penguins lately. All that, and more, on this episode. Enjoy!
Chris Thoburn is back for this week's episode, as he and Corey Klug discuss the Final Four and the predicament Corey is facing if Gonzaga and Baylor meet up in the finals. Also, NFL talk, hockey talk, and predictions for the MLB season. It's no April Fools joke, this'll be a great episode, so give it a listen!
Corey Klug and special guest host Issac Basinger have some venting to do after all the upsets that occurred in The Big Dance. Chances are, you're looking to do the same, so come join them for a little therapy session. After the grievances are aired, Corey and Issac discuss the next round of the tournament, West Liberty's season coming to an end, happenings in the NFL, and end with some Pittsburgh Penguins and Wheeling Nailers talk. Let's get to it!
In Episode 1, Corey Klug and Chris Thoburn discuss The Big Dance and their brackets. Plus, West Liberty heads to Evansville, some of the moving and shaking in the NFL, and as they say in hockey, Corey and Chris do that hockey. Welcome to the show everyone!