Paul Zeise: Recent Episodes
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Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt football and Pitt basketball with Jack Hillgrove!
Donny reflects on the Steelers bringing in Mike Williams, and what he will bring to the Steelers. Donny also takes a look at the wide receiver room of the Steelers with Williams, and the previous one Williams was in, with the New York Jets. Donny also dives into where Preston Smith can fit into the black & gold defense.
-Reaction to Mike Williams and Preston Smith joining the Steelers-Plenty of calls-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic also joins!
-Steelers are 6-2, -penguins continue to struggle, -Pitt football and basketball with big games coming up-Guests include Nick Farabaugh, Stephen Thompson, and George Michalowski
-George Michalowski of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins for all things Pitt Basketball, whose season starts really soon!-A few callers chime in on the Steelers and their receiver situation. Is Keenan Allen from Chicago a possibility?-Jack and producer Joel Nelson discuss their LEAST favorite Halloween candies.
George Michalowski of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins for all things Pitt Basketball, whose season starts really soon!
-Just how elite are the Steelers' special teams right now? Jack then further discusses Pitt-SMU.-Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt Football against SMU!-There was a very blatant fan interference in the World Series... Jack breaks it down.
-Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! The guys discuss all things Steelers, including everything from last night's win over the Giants. The guys also get into the trade market, before they discuss Cam Sutton being reinstated from suspension and where he can slide into the Steelers' secondary.-Jack dives into where the Steelers stand among some of the best in the NFL in a bunch of different statistical categories. Where do they compare to the two-loss Vikings, who have had a breakout season, too?-A little on the Penguins and World Series, before Jack discusses a little about Pitt's huge matchup against SMU this weekend.
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! The guys discuss all things Steelers, including everything from last night's win over the Giants. The guys also get into the trade market, before they discuss Cam Sutton being reinstated from suspension and where he can slide into the Steelers' secondary.
-Tonight, Marc-Andre Fleury makes what's likely his final start in Pittsburgh when the Pens host Fleury's Minnesota Wild. Jack shares some of his favorite Fleury memories and what the vibes might be like at PPG. -So, Diontae Johnson is now a Baltimore Raven... We hear from callers on that matter, as well as George Pickens' controversial catch in the end zone from Monday night.-Jack does an in-season record prediction for the Steelers and says the Steelers will finish with 11 or 12 wins. One caller thinks the Steelers will still win only 8 or 9 games despite being 6-2...
Tonight, Marc-Andre Fleury makes what's likely his final start in Pittsburgh when the Pens host Fleury's Minnesota Wild. Jack shares some of his favorite Fleury memories and what the vibes might be like at PPG.
-Do the Steelers make a move for a WR?, -Pitt vs Syracuse, -Tristan Jarry not playing again-Guests include Nick Farabaugh and Bill Hillgrove!
-Voice of the Pitt Panthers, Bill Hillgrove, chats with his grandson! Pitt basketball took down Point Park in exhibition play tonight, and Bill discusses that game and the Panthers upcoming season with Jack. The guys also get into Pitt football's big game against Syracuse this Thursday night from Acrisure Stadium.-Tristan Jarry is a healthy scratch for the Penguins again... Would you put him on waivers and see what happens?-Larry Fitzgerald's number at Pitt is set to be retired on Thursday! Jack discusses that, as well as Jason White winning Heisman over Fitzgerald in 2003.
Voice of the Pitt Panthers, Bill Hillgrove, chats with his grandson! Pitt basketball took down Point Park in exhibition play tonight, and Bill discusses that game and the Panthers upcoming season with Jack. The guys also get into Pitt football's big game against Syracuse this Thursday night from Acrisure Stadium.
-Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! The guys discuss Wilson's debut, how the team can dismantle the Giants on Monday, and if there should be any concerns with the Steelers defense. The guys also discuss Joey Porter Jr. getting to face Giants' rookie sensation Malik Nabers.-Much more on Malik Nabers and what has made him so dynamic in just his rookie season. Jack also notes the Steelers will need to have a game plan for Giants' DT Dexter Lawrence, but otherwise New York doesn't present much of a threat to the Steelers. -Jack and producer Joel Nelson are both very pumped that the NBA is back!
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! The guys discuss Wilson's debut, how the team can dismantle the Giants on Monday, and if there should be any concerns with the Steelers defense. The guys also discuss Joey Porter Jr. getting to face Giants' rookie sensation Malik Nabers.
-Jack owes Russell Wilson an apology! Does Justin Fields have any kind of chance to re-enter the fold for the Steelers? Jack snags a few calls on the QB and wide receiver situations, too. -More calls from fans on the state of the Steelers and the wide receiver situation.-More calls + a hypothetical from one caller... would you rather have Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers right now?
Jack owes Russell Wilson an apology! Does Justin Fields have any kind of chance to re-enter the fold for the Steelers? Jack snags a few calls on the QB and wide receiver situations, too.
-Penguin legends reach more milestones, -Tristan Jarry struggles, -Russell Wilson preparing for Pittsburgh debut
While the Penguins had a really awesome win last night in overtime, highlighted by milestones that Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin hit, Donny briefly notes the continued struggles of Tristan Jarry, before getting deep into the marks that Crosby and Malkin hit. Donny also throws out the question if you've found yourself as more of a Malkin fan than Crosby fan. While he's enjoyed watching both players, he's found himself to have that extra edge towards Malkin.
Russell Wilson set to start? Steelers' WR room with Davante Adams to New York.Guests include Jeff Hathhorn and Chris Carter
-Davante Adams to the Jets. What now for the Steelers?-Army and Navy are both undefeated this season. How cool is that! Is their annual matchup in December going to be the most-anticipated one yet?
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! The guys discuss Wilson and Fields, Najee Harris' season, how the team can improve the WR room, and Arthur Smith's offense as a whole. -Reset on Wilson vs Fields. What are the pros and cons of each quarterback?
Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! The guys discuss Wilson and Fields, Najee Harris' season, how the team can improve the WR room, and Arthur Smith's offense as a whole.
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Josh and Jeff discuss the Steelers' QB situation, some directions the team could go in improving the wide receiver room, and Najee Harris' monster game against the Raiders. -Najee Harris had an interesting postgame media session after the Steelers' victory... Josh breaks that down and then shares a Najee Harris story.
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Josh and Jeff discuss the Steelers' QB situation, some directions the team could go in improving the wide receiver room, and Najee Harris' monster game against the Raiders.
-Josh wonders if a potentially detrimental situation is brewing with the Steelers' QB situation... Is there a chance Justin Fields may not get on the field at all against the Jets? Is there any chance he can be the franchise QB for the team?-Crowded phone lines with Pittsburgh fans weighing in on the QB situation!-More calls on Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
Josh wonders if a potentially detrimental situation is brewing with the Steelers' QB situation... Is there a chance Justin Fields may not get on the field at all against the Jets? Is there any chance he can be the franchise QB for the team?
-When is Russell Wilson's first start? -Pens lay an egg, -Pitt looks to continue strong run on Saturday
Aidan O'Connell is making his first start of 2024 for the Raiders. Might the Steelers have a different QB in Russell Wilson make his season debut against them? Donny thinks Justin Fields should start this game for the Steelers, but hints that Fields doesn't have much room to work with if he begins to struggle some more. Donny then discusses a bunch on George Pickens' season and everything surrounding him.
Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt! The guys discuss the Panthers' 5-0 start, Eli Holstein's incredible start with the team, and how the team can take down Cal this weekend.
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss George Pickens' season, Fields vs Wilson, and how the Steelers can take down the Raiders, who may be without Davante Adams.
-Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt! The guys discuss the Panthers' 5-0 start, Eli Holstein's incredible start with the team, and how the team can take down Cal this weekend.-A few quick thoughts on Terry Francona going to the Reds. Jack is also curious of what the attendance for Pitt vs Cal may look like, with the Steelers not playing at home this weekend.-The college football slate this weekend is LOADED with incrinculent matchups! Also, is Boise State's Ashton Jeanty going to win the Heisman?
-Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss George Pickens' season, Fields vs Wilson, and how the Steelers can take down the Raiders, who may be without Davante Adams.-The Steelers are dealing with a bunch of injuries right now... How might the pass rush look against Vegas?-Have you ever been to Las Vegas? What's your favorite memory?
-So, are you going with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson against Las Vegas this weekend? Jack is gathering up pros and cons on each quarterback from everyone calling and texting in. Is this the game where Justin Fields makes or breaks his time as starter for the black & gold?-Assessing George Pickens and his antics... Are you just about done with the guy? -Someone texted in saying the Penguins are the only team that's relevant in Pittsburgh sports... Huh? Jack then discusses the Pens opening up their season on Wednesday night in what will be a tough game against the New York Rangers.
So, are you going with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson against Las Vegas this weekend? Jack is gathering up pros and cons on each quarterback from everyone calling and texting in. Is this the game where Justin Fields makes or breaks his time as starter for the black & gold?
-Davante Adams sweepstakes, -Steelers quarter-season awards, -Rodney Hammond Jr. returns for Pitt
How good of a chance do the Steelers have to get Davante Adams? Is it much less of a chance than when they were pursuing Brandon Aiyuk? Donny then goes over his quarter-season Steelers' awards, where he's got Chris Boswell as MVP, Justin Fields as top offensive player on the squad, T.J. Watt as the top defensive player, Zach Frazier as top rookie, DeShon Elliott as top surprise, and Jaylen Warren as top disappointment. Donny wonders if Cordarrelle Patterson could overtake Warren as RB2...
-Steelers' games against Indy and Dallas, -Pitt football has huge game coming up-Guests include Nick Farabaugh and Stephen Thompson
-Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt! Stephen and Jack Hillgrove preview Pitt vs North Carolina this Saturday, discuss Eli Holstein's big season, and how the Panthers can continue to tally wins this season.-More on Pitt football... Are the Panthers catching North Carolina at a bad time? -Jack believes the next two games for Pitt football are massive, where it could potentially make or break their season. He then previews Pitt basketball's season that'll be here sooner than later!
Stephen Thompson of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt! Stephen and Jack Hillgrove preview Pitt vs North Carolina this Saturday, discuss Eli Holstein's big season, and how the Panthers can continue to tally wins this season.
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! Jack and Nick discuss plenty on the likeliness that the Steelers could trade for Davante Adams, as well as which other wide receivers the team could pursue via trade/ The guys also discuss the Steelers' injury-ridden lineup, and preview Sunday night's game against Dallas.
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins! Jack and Nick discuss plenty on the likeliness that the Steelers could trade for Davante Adams, as well as which other wide receivers the team could pursue via trade/ The guys also discuss the Steelers' injury-ridden lineup, and preview Sunday night's game against Dallas.
-So, Justin Fields or Russell Wilson? Jack shares his thoughts, and also reacts to Mike Tomlin's press conference from earlier today. We also snag some calls on the Steelers and their quarterbacks.-Many more calls on the Steelers and the QB battle of Fields vs Wilson. -Is Pete Rose's hits record the most unbreakable record in not just baseball, but all of sports?
So, Justin Fields or Russell Wilson? Jack shares his thoughts, and also reacts to Mike Tomlin's press conference from earlier today. We also snag some calls on the Steelers and their quarterbacks.
-Reaction to Steelers' 3-0 start, Calls on the team, MNF game picks, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com
The Steelers defense has been incrinculent so far this season, and it was on display yesterday. Donny shares what he enjoyed most from the team's defense against the Chargers, and Mike Tomlin's role in building what looks like an excellent defensive unit. Donny also highlights the work that he's seen from Arthur Smith, Cam Heyward, and Zach Frazier.
-Latest on Steelers ahead of second preseason game, Who gets most blame for Bucs' slump, Pitt Panthers' season is nearing-Ray Fittipaldo, Jason Mackey, and Chris Peak join the show
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Jeff and Jason discuss plenty on the Pirates, as well as some Steelers and Penguins. Why hasn't Sidney Crosby signed yet?-There are rumors that MLB might require starting pitchers to go six innings, with a few exceptions of course. But what's to make of that??-Chris Peak of Panther-Lair joins for all things Pitt football and their upcoming season!
-A thorough dive into the Pirates' extensive losing streak... does all of it go on Derek Shelton? Is it appropriate for the team to move on from him right now, or at the conclusion of the season? We snag multiple calls on Shelton and the Pirates, and how the team can improve in 2025. -Would you bring Rowdy Tellez back for next season or do the Pirates have to make a bigger exclamation point at that position? Should the team call up Henry Davis soon and have him catch Paul Skenes? -An article from CBS Sports goes over records for the NFL teams this season.
Chris Peak of Panther-Lair joins for all things Pitt football and their upcoming season!
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Jeff and Jason discuss plenty on the Pirates, as well as some Steelers and Penguins. Why hasn't Sidney Crosby signed yet?
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! Jeff Hathhorn and Ray discuss the O-line, QB battle, Cordarrelle Patterson's role with the team, defensive backs, and more.-Jeff discusses what 2024 might look like for George Pickens, Payton Wilson, and Najee Harris. -We hear from Steelers' ILBs coach Aaron Curry on Payton Wilson.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss the O-line, QB battle, Cordarrelle Patterson's role with the team, defensive backs, and more.
-Jeff Hathhorn, like normal, was at Steelers' practice today as they prepare for the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night from Acrisure Stadium. Jeff recaps today's practice, and discusses a lot of the moving parts along the offensive line. Is Dan Moore Jr. set to start week one? Is Zach Frazier not guaranteed an immediate starting spot? Also, does Justin Fields' mobility make him too difficult to pass up as the starter for week one?-We snag calls on the Steelers and Wilson vs Fields. One caller also wonders if the team could attempt a trade for Tee Higgins. -Jeff says no matter if the Steelers get Brandon Aiyuk or not, the team is still going to run the ball as the base of their offense.
Jeff, like normal, was at Steelers' practice today as they prepare for the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night from Acrisure Stadium. Jeff recaps today's practice, and discusses a lot of the moving parts along the offensive line. Is Dan Moore Jr. set to start week one? Is Zach Frazier not guaranteed an immediate starting spot? Also, does Justin Fields' mobility make him too difficult to pass up as the starter for week one?
-Bucs look to end losing skid, Latest on Brandon Aiyuk saga, Donny enjoyed his show from Dino's-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for Pirates' talk
-Titans' QB Will Levis is endorsing a mayonnaise-themed cologne... Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss.-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates! -A brief preview of Pirates vs Padres tonight.
-Donny recaps his incredible Monday night at Dino's where he hosted from 6-8:45, with many friends and family in attendance to watch him do his thing! He's got goosebumps!-We hear from Steelers OC' Arthur Smith with the media recently. -College football is just within reach! We are (almost) so back! Donny goes over the AP top25 for the 2024 season, before him and producer Joel Nelson discuss Penn State vs West Virginia week one.-"Joel's pick" ... Titans' QB Will Levis is endorsing a mayonnaise-themed cologne... Donny and Joel discuss.
-Breaking down the Pirates' lengthy losing streak... The team's offense has seen an uptick if you can believe it, but how come they haven't won any of their last eight? Donny then breaks down where Derek Shelton stands thus far compared to other Pirates managers from years past. -We snag many callers on Derek Shelton and the Pirates. One caller says Shelton and Mike Tomlin are in a similar boat, questioning a lack of urgency to win from both teams. Donny then spends a few minutes on the latest in the Brandon Aiyuk saga. He's optimistic that Aiyuk will, eventually, end up in the black & gold.
Breaking down the Pirates' lengthy losing streak... The team's offense has seen an uptick if you can believe it, but how come they haven't won any of their last eight? Donny then breaks down where Derek Shelton stands thus far compared to other Pirates managers from years past.
-Pirates swept by Padres-Steelers open preseason Friday night-Guests include Nick Farabaugh, Tim Neverett, and Aaron Wilson
-Today feels like the day that the Pirates' season went out the window, with the team having gone 1-5 against Arizona and San Diego, a pair of NL wild card hopefuls, at PNC Park. They could have easily won 4-5 of the games, too. We hear from Derek Shelton and David Bednar postgame.-Dodgers broadcaster, and former Pirates broadcaster, Tim Neverett, joins! Donny and Tim discuss many Pirates-Dodgers previous series, and what this weekend's series could look like, as Paul Skenes, Jack Flaherty, and Tyler Glasnow are all set to take the mound.-A look at where the Pirates stand within the NL wild card race. It's not pretty.
-Who might win NFL defensive player of the year? Donny and I get into that, before Donny shares his Steelers vs Texans WHITE HOT TAKES!-There's a report that the Pirates could be recalling Domingo German from triple-A... If true, could he start, and who would be bumped out of the rotation?
-Texans insider Aaron Wilson of KPRC joins! Donny and Aaron discuss what Friday night's matchup may look like, along with the chances the Steelers could pursue a trade with the Texans for a wide receiver, should the Steelers not acquire Brandon Aiyuk.-How's everything going to shape up at left tackle between Jones and Troy Fautanu?
Texans insider Aaron Wilson of KPRC joins! Donny and Aaron discuss what Friday night's matchup may look like, along with the chances the Steelers could pursue a trade with the Texans for a wide receiver, should the Steelers not acquire Brandon Aiyuk.
-Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! Donny and Nick discuss the latest on the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Beanie Bishop's rise at training camp, and how the Steelers can match up against the Texans on Friday night.-A small preview of Steelers vs Texans, primarily on which players will/will not play tomorrow night.
Dodgers broadcaster, and former Pirates broadcaster, Tim Neverett, joins! Donny and Tim discuss many Pirates-Dodgers previous series, and what this weekend's series could look like, as Paul Skenes, Jack Flaherty, and Tyler Glasnow are all set to take the mound.
Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! Donny and Nick discuss the latest on the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Beanie Bishop's rise at training camp, and how the Steelers can match up against the Texans on Friday night.
-The Steelers open their preseason tomorrow night, and it still seems George Pickens is the only threat at wide receiver right now. What's the latest on a potential Brandon AIyuk trade? San Francisco seems to want a wide receiver back in a potential Aiyuk trade, so Donny thinks a three-team trade may need to happen, between Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and someone else. Could that be Las Vegas or Houston?-NUMEROUS callers chime in on where they stand with the Steelers and the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors. Fans are pretty conflicted on if they do/do not want Aiyuk. -We hear from many more Pittsburgh fans about the Steelers-Brandon Aiyuk rumors. How much money per season might the Steelers have to pay Aiyuk moving forward, should they trade for him?
The Steelers open their preseason tomorrow night, and it still seems George Pickens is the only threat at wide receiver right now. What's the latest on a potential Brandon AIyuk trade? San Francisco seems to want a wide receiver back in a potential Aiyuk trade, so Donny thinks a three-team trade may need to happen, between Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and someone else. Could that be Las Vegas or Houston?
Hour 3: We listen to sound from different Steelers at today's camp. And Donny previews an important series for the Pirates this weekend.
Hour 2: Steelers reporter Brian Batko joins Donny to recap what’s been happening at Steelers training camp. Is Brian on the Shaler Mount Rushmore? And Dom thinks Kirby Smart should be suspended for the entire 2024 college football season.
Hour 1: Donny Football hosting tonight for a couple hours live at Celebrity Carefest. Should any Pirates players be off-limits when it comes to trades? Pirates reporter Noah Hiles joins the show to talk about the Pirates’ deadline plans. And Dom was having trouble with the station vending machine earlier today.
-Buzz around Steelers camp-Pirates in thick of Wild Card race-Pitt and Penn State schedule previews-Mark Kaboly, Sean Meyers, and Jeff Hathhorn all join
-What's to make of Pat Narduzzi's comments about Penn State recently? -Donny and producer Joel Nelson take a look at Penn State and Pitt's schedules for the upcoming season!
-A look at Penn State and Pitt's schedules.-A small look around MLB scores and the Wild Card standings and where the Pirates stand right now + "Joel's pick" as Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss the Hall of Fame game being next Thursday. How did that get here so quickly??? We can credit the Pirates for that.
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers! Donny and Mark discuss plenty on what a Pat Friermuth extension could look like, as well as many of the depth situations!
So, what's to make of Russell Wilson's calf injury right now? Does that concern you considering he hasn't battled too many injuries in his long NFL career? Where do you stand with Cam Heyward not having a contract extension just yet? And, what might a Pat Friermuth extension look like, compared to other tight ends in the league?
Hour 1: Donny previews tonight’s All-Star Game, but did baseball somehow find a way to mess things up again? Would you trade Paul Skenes for Aaron Judge? And Donny and Dom break down the National Anthem disaster from the Home Run Derby.
Hour 2: Brandon Aiyuk reportedly wants to be traded, but it feels like we’ve been down this road. Dom explains how Pirates fans are “shoe-drop” fans. And Donny brought some good food to the station today, but does he have enough for Dom?
Hour 3: Donny reacts in live time to Paul Skenes’ All-Star Game performance. Dom thinks Arch Manning will be the Steelers quarterback in 2026. And the guys go down a long, twisting road starting with illegal streams and college bars and ending with Urban Meyer’s return to coaching.
Hour 4: Donny compares last year's Steelers defense to this year’s. Dom thinks this will be James Franklin’s final year at Penn State. And Dom has made a realization about a 93.7 The Fan producer.
The Pirates split their series against the New York Mets. Jason Mackey from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins to talk about the series. Should Paul Skenes start the All Star Game?
After splitting their series against the Mets at home, the Pirates left the fans wanting more. Could they have won more in the four game set?
After the announcment of the Cam Sutton suspension of 8 games, Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about the cornerback's situation. Where does this leave the Steelers? Did they know how long the suspension would be?
As the Steelers' Cam Sutton is suspended 8 games for a domestiv violence situation, Donny Football asks: why did the Steelers bring him back?
-"Joel's pick" ... Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss the EA Sports' top-10 list of toughest college football stadiums to play at. Texas A&M was #1??-Is Hard Knocks with the NFL getting out of control? Also, a small preview of the Fan producer hot dog challenge next week!
Mt. Pleasant high school swimmer Lily King joins the show! Lily is a NC State recruit and recently participated in the Olympic Trials last week at Indianapolis. She talks about how surreal it was to be in the Olympic trials, as well as why she chose to head to NC State. Fun fact, Lily's parents are teachers, and both had Donny as a student!
Donny reviews a few Pirates trade hypotheticals of late, starting off with one with the Marlins. Also, what would it take to get Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox? And, would you include Luis Ortiz in a deal despite how good of a season he's had?
-Pirates drop series to Cardinals. Fans react.-Steelers conclude OTA's-Ranking the QBs from both AFC and NFC!
-Producer Joel Nelson's pick(s)... Two topics for tonight... First one is that Pirates' #6 prospect Braxton Ashcraft had an excellent debut with Indianapolis (6IP 1R 4K). Could he join the Pirates at any point this season, especially to help out a shaky middle part of the bullpen?-"Joel's pick" part 2! Veteran NFL edge rusher Calais Campbell is signing with the Dolphins. Will he be in the Hall of Fame, or is he someone who might miss by a close margin?
-We hear from Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick. Does McCormick have a chance to succeed James Daniels?-Donny ranks all of the NFC quarterbacks for 2024!-A check-in on the Stanley Cup Finals and U.S. Open!
How realistic might we see Paul Skenes in this year's All-Star game? Many more Pirates fans chime in on the team, as well.
-How realistic might we see Paul Skenes in this year's All-Star game? Many more Pirates fans chime in on the team, as well.-Many more calls on the Pirates, before Donny looks into the NL Central standings, the wild card race, and who might be the most realistic buyers and sellers. Also, a caller brings up how the small-market Cleveland Guardians can lead their division right now, and under a new manager in Steven Vogt. -More calls on the Bucs + addressing a few TBD's in the Pirates rotation for the weekend series against Colorado.
-The Pirates dropped their series against the Cardinals, despite winning Tuesday night's opening game. Donny's biggest takeaway from today, though, was the team keeping all three of Nick Gonzales, Andrew McCutchen, and Connor Joe out of the lineup, and Derek Shelton not using any of them to pinch-hit in the ninth down a run.-NUMEROUS Pirates fans chime in on today's game, the series as a whole, and the management from Shelton.-More calls on the Pirates.
The Pirates dropped their series against the Cardinals, despite winning Tuesday night's opening game. Donny's biggest takeaway from today, though, was the team keeping all three of Nick Gonzales, Andrew McCutchen, and Connor Joe out of the lineup, and Derek Shelton not using any of them to pinch-hit in the ninth down a run.
-Steelers ink Tomlin to extension, -Pirates had eventful weekend.Jason Mackey and Ray Fittipaldo join the show, as well!
-A lot went wrong in yesterday's Pirates game, especially the missed call from the first inning where a clear foul ball was not called, and the Pirates were not able to review the play for a foul ball, either. Certainly that needs to become reviewable to at least get things correct, right?-Should we be concerned with Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski long term? -Callers chime in on the Pirates.
-Producer Joel Nelson's pick ... An appreciation for veteran NFL tight end Marcedes Lewis, who will be playing his 19th season in the league, and is the only active player from the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. -A little on the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals!
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Donny and Ray talk all things Steelers, with emphasis on Mike Tomlin's new contract extension. The guys also discuss the status of Cam Heyward's contract, and the team bringing back Cam Sutton. The guys also further discuss the team's depth within the defensive back group. And, is a long-term deal with Pat Friermuth on the way?-A small bit of reaction/takeaways from Donny on his chat with Ray Fittipaldo. Should it be concerning that Cam Heyward has yet to receive a contract extension this offseason?-Today is the anniversary of the final episode of The Sopranos. Donny discusses how much he enjoys that show!
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Donny and Ray talk all things Steelers, with emphasis on Mike Tomlin's new contract extension. The guys also discuss the status of Cam Heyward's contract, and the team bringing back Cam Sutton. The guys also further discuss the team's depth within the defensive back group. And, is a long-term deal with Pat Friermuth on the way?
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Donny and Jason briefly discuss Mike Tomlin's extension, before they get into a ton on the Pirates. The guys get into the struggles from Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski, as well as the success we've seen from Nick Gonzales and Luis Ortiz. The guys also discuss Ben Heller being DFAd, and the no foul ball call from Sunday's game. They also get into how soon/long it may be before Martin Perez, Quinn Priester, and Marco Gonzales come back from IL.
The big news of the day: The Steelers are extending Mike Tomlin's contract. Donny thoroughly breaks down the move, and discusses Mike Tomlin's timeline with the Steelers, including recent seasons where the team has not won a playoff game.
-Adam, Donny, and Charlie Borges discuss some sports movies, and a little baseball.-Bailey Falter wasn't exactly good tonight on the mound... Adam, Donny, and Charlie also discuss their favorite non-Pittsburgh athletes!-Dorin Dickerson stops by, and the guys discuss a bunch of hilarious college football recruiting stories! They also get into who their favorite non-Steelers NFL players are.
(Andrew Filliponi and Jeff Hathhorn)-Dave Santel of Santel Landscape & Design joins to promote his business! Later, Mike McAllister of the LA Rams, and Turtle Creek volunteer firefighter joins to discuss being with Turtle Creek VFD, and having faced Aaron Donald in practice for some time!-Anthony Pupo of Albero Verde joins, before Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin joins! Hamlin promotes a handful of events he's got coming up, and says not to sleep on his basketball skills!
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin joins! Hamlin promotes a handful of events he's got coming up, and says not to sleep on his basketball skills!
-Donny recaps the eventful, rollercoaster Pirates series against the Blue Jays, where the Pirates had themselves in position to win the bookend games that they lost. Also, as we get closer to the MLB All-Star game, which Pirate(s) could be voted in? Has Paul Skenes pitched enough to make it? Will MLB select Oneil Cruz based on his popularity and electric elements to his game, despite some slumps at the plate?-Are the 2024 Pirates better than the 2023 Pirates? How far into this season can they hang around the last wild card spot? A few callers chime in, as well on the Buccos.-The Stanley Cup Finals are set! Panthers vs Oilers. Donny and producer Joel Nelson both think Edmonton will win it all.
-John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joins for all things Bucs! Donny and Josh discuss the team's series against Toronto, who might represent the Bucs in the All-Star game, David Bednar's rollercoaster season, and much more.-Donny breaks down the full on-air lineup for the Fan Five Alarm Marathon this week! -NBA Finals preview! Producer Joel Nelson think the Celtics win it all, and Donny is going with Dallas.
-Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Nick discuss plenty on where Steelers' rookies Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier fit into the offensive line, as well as the latest on the wide receiver market, with Justin Jefferson getting his big contract. What is now to make of the 49ers' situation with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? Will one of them end up being a Steeler? Does George Pickens have a big contract headed his way?-Russell Wilson had some incrinculent stats in the Redzone last season, while Justin Fields didn't. Donny says don't rule out some plays, though, where both quarterbacks will be on the field when the Steelers find the Redzone in 2024.-Donny addresses Chennedy Carter's questionable foul against Caitlin Clark, and Carter's postgame reaction.
-Current Dodgers' and former Pirates' broadcaster Tim Neverett joins! Donny and Tim discuss Tim's time caling Buccos games, before the two get into the upcoming series between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, highlighted by a bunch of star power on the mound for this series!-Donny reflects on the passing of NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen from the Cowboys.
-Producer "Joel's pick" ... Are the Florida Panthers the best franchise in the eastern conference? What do you make of the points system in the NHL?-Donny is looking forward to going to his local church festival tomorrow night!
Current Dodgers' and former Pirates' broadcaster Tim Neverett joins! Donny and Tim discuss Tim's time caling Buccos games, before the two get into the upcoming series between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, highlighted by a bunch of star power on the mound for this series!
Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Nick discuss plenty on where Steelers' rookies Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier fit into the offensive line, as well as the latest on the wide receiver market, with Justin Jefferson getting his big contract. What is now to make of the 49ers' situation with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel? Will one of them end up being a Steeler? Does George Pickens have a big contract headed his way?
John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joins for all things Bucs! Donny and Josh discuss the team's series against Toronto, who might represent the Bucs in the All-Star game, David Bednar's rollercoaster season, and much more.
Donny recaps the eventful, rollercoaster Pirates series against the Blue Jays, where the Pirates had themselves in position to win the bookend games that they lost. Also, as we get closer to the MLB All-Star game, which Pirate(s) could be voted in? Has Paul Skenes pitched enough to make it? Will MLB select Oneil Cruz based on his popularity and electric elements to his game, despite some slumps at the plate?
-Donny dives into one of the hotter topics in the NFL right now, which is the wide receiver market and which top wideouts are due for big contracts. Could George Pickens end up with a big bag in the coming seasons, or does he need to be more consistent? Has quarterback play slowed him down? -NUMEROUS Steelers fans chime in with how they would improve the team's wide receiver room, with some callers bringing up D.K. Metcalf, Terry McLaurin, and Courtland Sutton as trade possibilities -More calls on the Steelers' receiving core... Would bringing in another big name receiver be a good or bad thing for George Pickens?
-Derrick Bell of Pittsburgh Steelers now joins! Donny and Derrick break down George Pickens' opportunity as the top wideout on the team, and what Arthur Smith is going to bring to the offense, especially at the tight end position.-If the Steelers were to not add another notable wide receiver, does it mean their run game might be even more productive than we think?-A look at the NHL playoffs... who do you have winning it all?
-Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers! The guys get into everything from OTAs, including how the team could improve the wide receiver room, and how many rookies they drafted could start right away. Also, when might Cole Holcomb see a return to the field?-We hear from Donte Jackson and Darnell Washington from OTAs today.-Will the Celtics win it all? Is Kristaps Porzingis' injury a major concern?
NUMEROUS callers share their favorite Pittsburgh athlete nicknames! Is David Bednar's "Renegade" the best one among current Pittsburgh athletes?
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers! The guys get into everything from OTAs, including how the team could improve the wide receiver room, and how many rookies they drafted could start right away. Also, when might Cole Holcomb see a return to the field?
Derrick Bell of Pittsburgh Steelers now joins! Donny and Derrick break down George Pickens' opportunity as the top wideout on the team, and what Arthur Smith is going to bring to the offense, especially at the tight end position.
Donny dives into one of the hotter topics in the NFL right now, which is the wide receiver market and which top wideouts are due for big contracts. Could George Pickens end up with a big bag in the coming seasons, or does he need to be more consistent? Has quarterback play slowed him down?
-Matt was preparing for a Pirates win with their big lead in today's game, before their bullpen gave away the game, much like last night. Matt gets into everything from today's game, from Paul Skenes starting, to the Bucs' hot start on offense, to the Giants attacking the Bucs' bullpen, and winning the series. A few callers sound off, too.-Former Pirates manager Jim Leyland, recently named to the Pirates' Hall of Fame, joins! Matt and Jim discuss Leyland's time with the team, going into the Bucs' HOF, the way baseball has evolved over time, and the Pirates' 2024 season.
-Many more Pirates fans share their thoughts on today's game, their tough season, Rowdy Tellez's struggles. Isn't it wild this team is only a few games out of a wild card spot, despite so many struggles?-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers! Matt and Mike discuss Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at OTAs, what each QB brings to the table, and Cam Heyward's contract status.
-Former Pirates pitcher and current analyst Steven Brault joins! Matt and Steven discuss everything from today's game, the 1-2 duo of Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, the team's bullpen, Bailey Falter's season, and Derek Shelton's time with the team.-We hear from more Pirates fans about today's game and the rollercoaster season.
-Former Pirate Sid Bream joins! Matt and Sid discuss Jim Leyland and Barry Bonds being inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame, Sid eventually playing against the Pirates, and plenty from the 1992 playoffs.-Henry Davis is beginning to crush the ball at triple-A Indianapolis. Matt and I are curious to see if/when he'll be back in Pittsburgh. Also, are there more questions than we think regarding the Steelers' QB situation?
-The NCAA is reportedly set to pay student-athletes from power-5 schools. Matt and producer Joel Nelson dive into everything related to that.-Matt thinks his window to become a golfer has expired. He also discusses the latest with Antonio Brown.
Former Pirate Sid Bream joins! Matt and Sid discuss Jim Leyland and Barry Bonds being inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame, Sid eventually playing against the Pirates, and plenty from the 1992 playoffs.
Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers! Matt and Mike discuss Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at OTAs, what each QB brings to the table, and Cam Heyward's contract status.
Former Pirates pitcher and current analyst Steven Brault joins! Matt and Steven discuss everything from today's game, the 1-2 duo of Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, the team's bullpen, Bailey Falter's season, and Derek Shelton's time with the team.
Former Pirates manager Jim Leyland, recently named to the Pirates' Hall of Fame, joins! Matt and Jim discuss Leyland's time with the team, going into the Bucs' HOF, the way baseball has evolved over time, and the Pirates' 2024 season.
Matt was preparing for a Pirates win with their big lead in today's game, before their bullpen gave away the game, much like last night. Matt gets into everything from today's game, from Paul Skenes starting, to the Bucs' hot start on offense, to the Giants attacking the Bucs' bullpen, and winning the series. A few callers sound off, too.
-The Pirates are coming off a series win against the Cubs. Jeff breaks down where the Pirates stand right now, and if their window to make a trade right now, especially for an everyday first baseman, is now.-A very large volume of callers chime in to share their thoughts on the Pirates' season so far, their prospects, prospect development, and if the team should trade any of the current or future pieces to bolster the team. Jack Suwinski? Termarr Johnson? -More thoughts from Pirates fans on the Bucs' season thus far.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, as the team begins their OTAs tomorrow!-A little reaction from Steelers fans ahead of OTAs, before Jeff shares, and further explains, who he thinks were the five-biggest offseason acquisitions for the team. -Steelers fans chime in on Cam Heyward's contract situation.
-Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates, Pirates prospects, and much more on the organization during this incredibly important season.-Jeff shares a few takeaways from his talk with Jonathan Mayo, before he later discusses the New York Knicks' season that came to an end, and how the Knicks once again got so much hype and couldn't live up to it.-A thorough look into the depth at the wide receiver position for the Steelers.
-Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers!-What are the differences in NIL deals/money when it comes to different sports within college athletics, as well as different NCAA schools? -The Fan's Josh Rowntree was at the PGA Championship last weekend, and he joins to describe the scene, atmosphere, Scottie Scheffler getting arrested, Xander Schauffele winning and more!
Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins to discuss Chartiers Valley's T.J. McConnell's impact with the Indiana Pacers, and the team's upcoming East Conference Finals matchup with the Boston Celtics!
The Fan's Josh Rowntree was at the PGA Championship last weekend, and he joins to describe the scene, atmosphere, Scottie Scheffler getting arrested, Xander Schauffele winning and more!
Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates, Pirates prospects, and much more on the organization during this incredibly important season.
Calls from Steelers fans ahead of OTAs, before Jeff shares, and further explains, who he thinks were the five-biggest offseason acquisitions for the team.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, as the team begins their OTAs tomorrow!
The Pirates are coming off a series win against the Cubs. Jeff breaks down where the Pirates stand right now, and if their window to make a trade right now, especially for an everyday first baseman, is now.
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Prior to the major news of Paul Skenes getting called up, the Steelers made another free agent signing, bringing in wide receiver Scotty Miller, who has spent time with Steelers' OC Arthur Smith. Donny breaks down the move, before addressing the team's pressing issue that they still could use another big-name weapon for Russell Wilson.
-NUMEROUS callers chime in to share their thoughts on the Steelers' current wide receiver room. One caller also predicts the Steelers will sign Davante Adams.
-Donny briefly breaks down the news that Nick Gonzales will be joining triple-A Indianapolis teammate Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh!
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-A few callers chime in on the Steelers and Pirates, and if the Pirates could potentially have a dynamic rotation down the road with Skenes, Jared Jones, and other big-name prospects in their system.
-Might the Steelers have some potential reunions at hand? Donny dives into the likelihood of the team bringing back DB Cam Sutton and OLB Bud Dupree.
-Donny tests me in a game of, "Has Joel scene it?' ... where he asks producer Joel Nelson if he has/has not seen a handful of tv shows that Donny lists.
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Alan discuss what the team's lineup might look like for week one, as well as what's to make of Najee Harris not getting his fifth-year option. The guys also discuss the team's wide receiver room, and if Justin Fields has a shot to overtake Russell Wilson as the starter at some point this season.
-Should the Steelers explore the idea of trading Dan Moore? Donny cites Moore's lengthy playing time with the team as something that could make him a good trade piece, but what do you do if Broderick Jones or Troy Fautanu get hurt and you don't have Dan Moore available to you?
-What are some of the best rivalries in the NFL right now?
(Hour four with Donny Football)
-Washington Wild Things PXP voice Kyle Dawson joins to preview the Wild Things season and many of their promotions/events for the upcoming season!
-Donny and producer Joel Nelson skimmed a list of the top 32 starting QBs in the NFL, and thought which players were too high/too low.
(More with Donny Football)
-"Joel's pick" ... Should the Pirates begin contract extension talks with Jared Jones, where the team can sign him sooner than later, and the deal potentially look like a bargain down the road?
-The NFL may have a game streamed on Netflix on Christmas Day... Donny and I discuss how the NFL could pull that off.
Washington Wild Things PXP voice Kyle Dawson joins to preview the Wild Things season and many of their promotions/events for the upcoming season!
Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Alan discuss what the team's lineup might look like for week one, as well as what's to make of Najee Harris not getting his fifth-year option. The guys also discuss the team's wide receiver room, and if Justin Fields has a shot to overtake Russell Wilson as the starter at some point this season.
-Many calls on Najee Harris getting his fifth-year option declined, when Paul Skenes may join the Bucs, -NFL schedule release shenanigans
-Guests include Noah Hiles and Brian Batko
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Steelers are declining the fifth-year option for Najee Harris. Donny provides his initial thoughts, highlighting everything from Harris' time with the Steelers so far, especially when Jaylen Warren entered the mix.
-NUMEROUS callers chime in to provide their thoughts on the Steelers declining Najee Harris' fifth-year option.
-Where does Najee Harris' career after three seasons compare to those of Le'Veon Bell, Todd Gurley, etc, and when they turned 27 years of age? We hear from many more callers, as well, on Najee Harris.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Many more calls on Najee Harris, a lot of recent Steelers' running backs, and the longevity of running back careers in the NFL.
-Many more calls on Najee Harris, with one caller predicting Najee Harris will eventually join the Bengals or Browns.
-More calls on Najee Harris and running backs in the league.
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, including the struggles of the offense, and just when might Paul Skenes make his Pirates debut.
-More on Paul Skenes, and what might the atmosphere at PNC Park look like for his debut.
-Donny briefly gets into all the anticipation n'at of the NFL releasing their full schedule, which is generally this month.
(Hour four with Donny Football)
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers!
-A look at a 2025 NFL mock draft. Yes, already. Do you think Shedeur Sanders of Colorado will be the real deal in the NFL?
-Donny has a neighborhood etiquette situation...
"Joel's pick" ... With the NFL schedule release just around the corner, Donny and producer Joel Nelson take a guess at which Steelers games for 2024 could be played in primetime!
Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, with emphasis on Najee Harris having his fifth-year option declined.
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, including the struggles of the offense, and just when might Paul Skenes make his Pirates debut.
NUMEROUS callers chime in to provide their thoughts on the Steelers declining Najee Harris' fifth-year option.
Steelers are declining the fifth-year option for Najee Harris. Donny provides his initial thoughts, highlighting everything from Harris' time with the Steelers so far, especially when Jaylen Warren entered the mix.
(5-1 Full Show with Matt Koll)
We begin with my nickname. Matt is not a fan of "Nellie" with Joel Nelson also being in the Audacy Pittsburgh fold. Other nicknames are discussed. 'Tuna', after Charlie Tuna, is thrown around first. Matt then begins with the Pirates and what we have in store for tonight. Bryant McFadden joins us at 8:30. The Pirates were swept by the Oakland A's. Matt goes through all the negatives that have happened with the Pirates so far. The only positive from today was Quinn Priester. Which hitter has developed well under the Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton era.
Neil Walker joins Matt to talk about the Pirates current struggles. What needs to change? How can the hitters break out of their slumps? Neil gives us some insight on some adjustments that could be made and what they can do to try and get back on track.
We take a few phone calls about the Pirates.
The Pirates were 9-2 at one point and now they are 14-18. What happened to have them lose 16 of their last 21 games. We take more phone calls. Some callers are asking if they just simply forgot how to hit?
Sports talk radio is better when people are angry and many people are angry with the Pirates right now. More phone calls about the Pirates and how bad they are.
A quick look at the NHL playoffs. A listener asks if Keller, Cruz, and Davis just are not good enough. Matt says it is a real concern and a fear of his.
Brian Batko joins from his back deck. Matt and Brian talk about becoming the Dad's they never thought they would become. Talking about the Steelers wide receiver room and what they could do to add someone to the room. Brian says he has an upcoming piece about projecting the Steelers' roster way too early. He has some sleeper picks and wants to see more of what the Steelers will do with the wide receiver room.
Bryant McFadden joins the show to clear up his tweet from earlier this week.
Former Steelers O-Lineman Trai Essex joins to talk about the offensive linemen taken in the Draft by the Steelers.
Reacting to all of the Steelers content consumed in the last hour and a half with three incredible guests. What to expect tomorrow for the 5th year option deadline for Najee Harris?
Wrapping up an Evening with Foalsie. Talking more Pirates. What is great in sports and what sucks in sports?
(Hour 1 with Matt Koll)
We begin with my nickname. Matt is not a fan of "Nellie" with Joel Nelson also being in the Audacy Pittsburgh fold. Other nicknames are discussed. 'Tuna', after Charlie Tuna, is thrown around first. Matt then begins with the Pirates and what we have in store for tonight. Bryant McFadden joins us at 8:30. The Pirates were swept by the Oakland A's. Matt goes through all the negatives that have happened with the Pirates so far. The only positive from today was Quinn Priester. Which hitter has developed well under the Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton era.
Neil Walker joins Matt to talk about the Pirates current struggles. What needs to change? How can the hitters break out of their slumps? Neil gives us some insight on some adjustments that could be made and what they can do to try and get back on track.
We take a few phone calls about the Pirates.
(Hour 2 with Matt Koll)
The Pirates were 9-2 at one point and now they are 14-18. What happened to have them lose 16 of their last 21 games. We take more phone calls. Some callers are asking if they just simply forgot how to hit?
Sports talk radio is better when people are angry and many people are angry with the Pirates right now. More phone calls about the Pirates and how bad they are.
A quick look at the NHL playoffs. A listener asks if Keller, Cruz, and Davis just are not good enough. Matt says it is a real concern and a fear of his.
(Hour 3 with Matt Koll)
Brian Batko joins from his back deck. Matt and Brian talk about becoming the Dad's they never thought they would become. Talking about the Steelers wide receiver room and what they could do to add someone to the room. Brian says he has an upcoming piece about projecting the Steelers' roster way too early. He has some sleeper picks and wants to see more of what the Steelers will do with the wide receiver room.
Bryant McFadden joins the show to clear up his tweet from earlier this week.
(Hour 4 with Matt Koll)
Former Steelers O-Lineman Trai Essex joins to talk about the offensive linemen taken in the Draft by the Steelers.
Reacting to all of the Steelers content consumed in the last hour and a half with three incredible guests. What to expect tomorrow for the 5th year option deadline for Najee Harris?
(Hour 4.5 with Matt Koll)
Wrapping up an Evening with Foalsie. Talking more Pirates. What is great in sports and what sucks in sports?
Who was he refering to when he tweeted out the Steelers were looking to add a 'significant playmaker'? Who does he mention as possible targets?
What to make of the Steelers' draft? What else are they going to do with the wide receiver position?
Former Pirate Neil Walker hops on with Matt to analyze what is happening with the Piartes right now. Can they recover?
Matt Koll aka Foalsie begins this Wednesday night show with how bad the Pirates have become. What has gone wrong and what needs to change?
-Steelers' pursuit of big-name wideout
-New TV package for Pittsburgh fanbase
-Pirates vs A's game two
-Guests include Nick Farabaugh and Joe Smeltzer
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Is there any more smoke to the rumor that the Steelers are in pursuit of a big-name wide receiver? If it's still a thing, Donny thinks the team would be pursuing Courtland Sutton from Denver. That said, Donny breaks down Sutton's time with the Broncos, and how his production in Pittsburgh could compare to his time in Denver. Donny also gets into the Steelers' upcoming decision on whether the team should pick up the fifth-year option for Najee Harris.
-Callers begin to roll in on where they stand with Najee Harris and the Steelers' run game, as well as the team post-draft.
-The Indianapolis Indians are running a dollar menu as their promotion for their game against the Blue Jays' triple-A team tonight. How many $1 hotdogs, popcorn, peanuts, crackerjack, etc could you crush in one night?
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Nick Farabugh from Pittsburgh Steelers now joins! Donny and Nick discuss where all of the newest Steelers fit in with the team, as well as if Najee Harris will have his option picked up. The guys also discuss if the team could truly be in pursuit of a big-name wideout.
-SportsNet Pittsburgh has made plans for a package that features Pirates and Penguins games. Donny and I compare the price of that package to other big-time sports packages.
-"Joel's pick" ... Barry Sanders announced that he is cutting his relationship with EA Sports. Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss that, and what EA Sports may do going forward after losing Sanders.
(More with Donny Football)
-Joe Smeltzer of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to preview Pirates vs Athletics tonight and everything Buccos.
-Donny tests a little bit of my movie knowledge...
Joe Smeltzer of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to preview Pirates vs Athletics tonight and everything Buccos.
Nick Farabugh from Pittsburgh Steelers now joins! Donny and Nick discuss where all of the newest Steelers fit in with the team, as well as if Najee Harris will have his option picked up. The guys also discuss if the team could truly be in pursuit of a big-name wideout.
Is there any more smoke to the rumor that the Steelers are in pursuit of a big-name wide receiver? If it's still a thing, Donny thinks the team would be pursuing Courtland Sutton from Denver. That said, Donny breaks down Sutton's time with the Broncos, and how his production in Pittsburgh could compare to his time in Denver. Donny also gets into the Steelers' upcoming decision on whether the team should pick up the fifth-year option for Najee Harris.
-Donny's thoughts on the Steelers' draft
-Calls from many Steelers fans
-Pirates vs Oakland + Mason Miller against hometown team
-Guests include Jon Ledyard and Jeff Hathhorn
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Donny breaks down a lot of the Steelers draft picks from Thursday and into the weekend, as well as which picks he liked the most. Donny also gets into which players he thinks may start from day one, and what the Steelers offensive line could look like this season. Donny also expresses a little concern with the team's handling of the cornerback position in the draft. Does it mean the team may have more faith in their current corners than we think?
-Callers begin to roll in with their thoughts on the Steelers' draft! And, who may be this "significant wide receiver" the team could be pursuing in a trade?
-"Joel's pick" ... Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss which other first-round picks from Thursday night, not named Troy Fatutanu, we're excited to watch. Both of us are very excited to watch Marvin Harrison Jr. with Arizona, as well as how dynamic Xavier Worthy may be, playing with Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-We hear from Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson on joining the Steelers.
-Jon Ledyard of the "Yinz Know Ball" podcast joins to discuss all things Steelers draft from Thursday's pick to their final pick on Saturday!
(More with Donny Football)
-The Pirates might see Pittsburgh native Mason Miller in their upcoming series against the Oakland A's. Mason, like Donny, went to Waynesburg University. Donny shares Miller's story, and what's made him so dominant at the big-league level.
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to break down tomorrow night's Pitt vs WVU baseball game from PNC Park, before the guys discuss the Steelers' draft.
Jon Ledyard of the "Yinz Know Ball" podcast joins to discuss all things Steelers draft from Thursday's pick to their final pick on Saturday!
Donny breaks down a lot of the Steelers draft picks from Thursday and into the weekend, as well as which picks he liked the most. Donny also gets into which players he thinks may start from day one, and what the Steelers offensive line could look like this season. Donny also expresses a little concern with the team's handling of the cornerback position in the draft. Does it mean the team may have more faith in their current corners than we think?
-Just when could Paul Skenes join the Pirates? Serious questions surround the Penguins after another disappointing season. Are the Steelers a lock to take an offensive lineman a week from tonight?
-Many callers join, too!
-Someone left a semi-mysterious note to Josh at his chair before he started the show... Who done it?? Also, Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things for Indianapolis tonight. Josh stresses that time is running out for the Pirates to get Skenes to Pittsburgh in a timely manner, before it becomes a disservice to Skenes. Could his development be altered the longer he's with Indianapolis? A few callers chime in on all of it, as well.
-A little more on the mysterious note at Josh's seat prior to him walking into the studio, before more on Paul Skenes' performance tonight with KDKA-AM's Greg Finley, who kept a close eye on Indianapolis' game against St. Paul.
-How can the Pirates get back on track after getting swept by the Mets earlier this week? Also, we determined it was producer Charlie Borges who wrote the mysterious note to Josh!
-So, what really could explain the disappointing stretch the Penguins have been on over recent seasons? Josh dives into that, and we hear from a few players, as well, with their thoughts on the team missing the playoffs for the second-consecutive season. Also, did the Jake Guentzel trade really mess with the team much more than we think?
-More on the Pens' mentality, and a call.
-So, where do the Penguins go from here, especially since Sidney Crosby has one year left on his contract?
(More with Josh Rowntree)
-The NFL draft is exactly one week away. Time flew by!! Is offensive line the surefire position the Steelers will go with in round one? Josh also dives into who the Steelers will play in 2024.
-What's to make of the Jontay Porter situation and his lifetime ban from the NBA? Also, have other players been illegally betting on games that we may not know about?
So, what really could explain the disappointing stretch the Penguins have been on over recent seasons? Josh dives into that, and we hear from a few players, as well, with their thoughts on the team missing the playoffs for the second-consecutive season. Also, did the Jake Guentzel trade really mess with the team much more than we think?
Paul Skenes did Paul Skenes things for Indianapolis tonight. Josh stresses that time is running out for the Pirates to get Skenes to Pittsburgh in a timely manner, before it becomes a disservice to Skenes. Could his development be altered the longer he's with Indianapolis? A few callers chime in on all of it, as well.
4-17 Whole Show with Donny Football
We didn't get the suspense we were hoping for. Game 82 is upon us and it does not matter. The Capitals and Islanders clinched the last two playoff spots before the Penguins could even try to battle for it. Did John Tortorella sabotage the Penguins by pulling the goalie? Donny says no and won't entertain the possibility of it. The Canadiens blew yet another lead against the Red Wings. So even if the Capitals did not win, that final spot would have gone to the Red Wings.
Sean Gentile joins the show. The first question asked: Is this season a failure? Sean says it cannot be seen as anything but. He tells us if Mike Sullivan will be back and grades the first year of Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh. Sean gives his thoughts on the Penguins core and what else they have left in the tank. Steven Stamkos is a free agent this year, should the Penguins look into his services?
The Borges Hockey Roundup. The Eastern Conference playoff matchups are set. Is there a "President's Trophy Curse?" Auston Matthews is sitting on 69 goals entering tonight and will play even though this game is meaningless. Would you play your superstar at risk of injury?
The Pirates were swept by the Mets. The bullpen faltered and Oneil Cruz did not look good sliding into second base. Ke'Bryan Hayes and Joey Bart were both hurt and scratched from the lineups. Jose Hernandez was sent to the minors and a move has not been announced. Will Paul Skenes be called up? Donny does not believe so.
Alex Stumpf joins to talk about the Pirates. He immediately dispels a possible Skenes debut. He says someone like Quinn Priester is more likely to debut. Alex and Donny talk about the decision of Jared Jones being taken out at five innings.
The spring transfer portal is open and the Pitt Panthers have been hit by the transfer bug. Donny talks about who the Panthers have lost so far and what has happened with the transfer portal. The power goes out for a few seconds in the station. This brings up college stories of power going out during live broadcasts for Donny and myself. A discussion of college cafeteria's, attractions coming to campus after we graduated, and more.
More chocolate milk stories from college. Donny and I realize that his brother-in-law and myself were in the same fraternity at Westminster. Johnny the Barber makes a cameo appearance to tell his college chocolate milk story.
Phone calls on the Penguins, Pirates, college chocolate milk, and the Tribal Chief calls from Parts Unknown to talk wrestling.
More phone calls about college cafeterias and chocolate milk.
Donny sat down with WWE's Jade Cargill ahead of Smackdown being in town this Friday night!
We discuss the interview with Jade. Women's wrestling has evolved exponentially over the years.
Should WWE put on another all-women's pay-per-view? The resounding answer is yes.
Jeff Carter scored tonight in the Penguins regular season finale, which seems to be retiring. Donny goes over the career of Carter. ReplyReply allForward
(Hour 1 with Donny Football)
We didn't get the suspense we were hoping for. Game 82 is upon us and it does not matter. The Capitals and Islanders clinched the last two playoff spots before the Penguins could even try to battle for it. Did John Tortorella sabotage the Penguins by pulling the goalie? Donny says no and won't entertain the possibility of it. The Canadiens blew yet another lead against the Red Wings. So even if the Capitals did not win, that final spot would have gone to the Red Wings.
Sean Gentile joins the show. The first question asked: Is this season a failure? Sean says it cannot be seen as anything but. He tells us if Mike Sullivan will be back and grades the first year of Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh. Sean gives his thoughts on the Penguins core and what else they have left in the tank. Steven Stamkos is a free agent this year, should the Penguins look into his services?
The Borges Hockey Roundup. The Eastern Conference playoff matchups are set. Is there a "President's Trophy Curse?" Auston Matthews is sitting on 69 goals entering tonight and will play even though this game is meaningless. Would you play your superstar at risk of injury?
(Hour 2 with Donny Football)
The Pirates were swept by the Mets. The bullpen faltered and Oneil Cruz did not look good sliding into second base. Ke'Bryan Hayes and Joey Bart were both hurt and scratched from the lineups. Jose Hernandez was sent to the minors and a move has not been announced. Will Paul Skenes be called up? Donny does not believe so.
Alex Stumpf joins to talk about the Pirates. He immediately dispels a possible Skenes debut. He says someone like Quinn Priester is more likely to debut. Alex and Donny talk about the decision of Jared Jones being taken out at five innings.
The spring transfer portal is open and the Pitt Panthers have been hit by the transfer bug. Donny talks about who the Panthers have lost so far and what has happened with the transfer portal. The power goes out for a few seconds in the station. This brings up college stories of power going out during live broadcasts for Donny and myself. A discussion of college cafeteria's, attractions coming to campus after we graduated, and more.
(Hour 3 with Donny Football)
More chocolate milk stories from college. Donny and I realize that his brother-in-law and myself were in the same fraternity at Westminster. Johnny the Barber makes a cameo appearance to tell his college chocolate milk story.
Phone calls on the Penguins, Pirates, college chocolate milk, and the Tribal Chief calls from Parts Unknown to talk wrestling.
More phone calls about college cafeterias and chocolate milk.
(Hour 4 with Donny Football)
Donny sat down with WWE's Jade Cargill ahead of Smackdown being in town this Friday night!
We discuss the interview with Jade. Women's wrestling has evolved exponentially over the years.
Should WWE put on another all-women's pay-per-view? The resounding answer is yes.
(Hour 4.5 with Donny Football)
The Penguins season ends in a loss to the New York Islanders. Jeff Carter calls it a career and Donny, Charlie, and Chris Mueller discuss the future of Tristian Jarry.
Jade Cargill, WWE Superstar, joins with Donny Football to talk the state of Women's wrestling and more!
With the power going out for a few seconds, Donny and Producer Charlie exchange stories in college of power going out while on the air during broadcasts.
Donny and Alex discuss the Pirates sweep at the hands of the New York Mets. What will happen with Jared Jones and when could we possibly see Paul Skenes?
Will Mike Sullivan be back with the Penguins next year? How would you grade year one of Erik Karlsson? Donny and Sean talk about this and more.
The Penguins were eliminated from playoff contention before they could even play their last game. Who is to blame for this and did John Tortorella pull the goalie to hurt the Penguins?
What Adam Sandler movies are in Producer Charlie's top 10? Who are his top 5 side characters? Does Donny agree with them?
Where are the Penguins right now? Will the Penguins make the playoffs? What else is happening in the playoff race?
Where do Pirates fans see the concern level for David Bednar? Should the Pirates put Bednar on the IL?
Callers, including Chuck from Uniontown, chime in on the David Bednar situation. Also Pirates news breaks while Donny talks about the Pirates bullpen.
-Donny was at WrestleMania in Philadelphia last weekend, and it led to NUMEROUS calls on wrestling/WrestleMania throughout the entire show!!!!
Donny's voice is somewhat wiped out from cheering at WrestleMania over the weekend in Philadelphia. Donny recaps his weekend with his good buds, and what it was like getting to experience WrestleMania.
-Many callers share wrestling stories, too!
-Many more calls on WrestleMania, and the best wrestling events you've attended!
-More calls on all things wrestling, with a little hint of old-school wrestling!
-More wrestling calls, including one from a truck driver in Oklahoma City who used to drive for WWE! Also, briefly, what's your level of concern with David Bednar's 2024 season?
-More calls and awesome wrestling/WrestleMania stories!
-Donny's sister Chelsea calls in to share how proud of a big sis she is to see Donny go from loving wrestling as a kid to now talking about it throughout tonight on the radio!! More wrestling callers chime in, as well.
-More more wrestling calls into Donny Football's show, including one from KDKA-AM's Larry Richert!!!
More wrestling calls, before producer "Joel's pick" where Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss UConn men's basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs being repeat champions. What's the hardest sport/league to repeat as a champion in?
Donny's voice is somewhat wiped out from cheering at WrestleMania over the weekend in Philadelphia. He's going to power through tonight, though! Donny recaps his weekend with his good buds, and what it was like getting to experience WrestleMania, something that's been on his bucket list, and what he calls a trip of a lifetime.
-Bucs and pucks SWEEP in Washington D.C., Home opener tomorrow for the Pirates.
-Guests include Steve Bass and Justin LaBar
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Are you concerned with Mitch Keller after his first two starts of the season, especially when you factor in the massive contract he received before the season? How close is he to being an "ace"?
-Donny dives into a bunch of the work the Pirates' offense has been doing, before he looks at the Pens' playoff chances, especially if they were to beat the Capitals tonight.
-Martin Perez has been solid through two starts for the Pirates. Donny breaks down what's brought Perez success thus far.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-More on Perez, Keller, and the team's balanced set of batting, as the Pirates have scored 6 or more runs in all six of their wins.
-Callers chime in with their thoughts on the Bucs.
-More callers share their thoughts on the Pirates' hot start.
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-Pirates legend Steve Blass joins to discuss the team's momentum into Friday's home opener, and many of his memorable games as a Bucco!
-"Joel's pick" ... Producer Joel Nelson cannot emphasize how STACKED the Baltimore Orioles are, and that's before the best player in their organization joins them. This'll be a fun series between them and the Bucs this weekend.
-Bucs and pucks sweep in D.C. What a time!
Justin LaBar of Busted Open Radio joins to discuss this weekend's WWE event in Philadelphia that Donny will be in attendance for!
-Pirates legend Steve Blass talked all things Buccos with Donny Football, including the team's hot start, and many memorable moments in his playing days!
-Pirates' 5-0 start, Steelers' draft one day closer, Pens pull off comeback, Pirates make a few trades, Remembering Joe Flaherty
-Nick Farabugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins!
(First hour with Donny Football)
-The Pirates are off to a tremendous start, as they are 5-0 for the first time since 1983. Who were some of the big names from that 1983 team? Donny recaps all five of the Bucs' games thus far.
-NUMEROUS callers share their thoughts on the Bucs, their hot start, and the pitching staff.
-Breaking: Pirates have traded LHP Jackson Wolf back to San Diego (who the Bucs received in the Rich Hill + Ji-Man Choi trade). Donny briefly reacts to that trade, before we hear from many more callers on the Bucs!
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Many more callers chime in on the Pirates, the long-term answer at first base, and what to make of Bailey Falter.
-Breaking: Bronny James, son of LeBron James, is set to enter the transfer portal. Could Duquesne be in play for Bronny?? Callers chime in on that matter, as well as the Pirates. Does Jack Suwinski's strikeout rate from last season concern you?
-The Pirates' home opener is set for this Friday, and Donny thinks it may be one of the most-anticipated ones yet.
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Nick discuss plenty on which players could be available for the Steelers in the first round of the draft, and where a lot of the Pitt players could end up in the draft.
-The Steelers hold the 20th pick in the draft... Donny and producer Joel Nelson take a look at who was drafted exactly 20th overall in the past ten drafts. A lot of those players haven't exactly panned out well in the NFL.
-A tribute to Joe Flaherty.
(Hour four with Donny Football)
-Donny dives into the epic battle between Iowa and LSU in last night's women's Elite 8 game.
-Breaking: The Pirates have acquired former Giants catcher Joey Bart. Also, the Penguins pulled off a massive comeback against New Jersey, winning 6-3 after trailing 3-1. So, where do the Pens stand in the playoff race??
(More with Donny Football)
-"Joel's pick" ... Donny and producer Joel Nelson discuss a stadium from the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and college that we each want to visit.
-A brief preview of Pirates vs Nationals tomorrow night.
Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Donny and Nick discuss plenty on which players could be available for the Steelers in the first round of the draft, and where a lot of the Pitt players could end up in the draft.
Breaking: Bronny James, son of LeBron James, is set to enter the transfer portal. Could Duquesne be in play for Bronny??
The Pirates are off to a tremendous start, as they are 5-0 for the first time since 1983. Who were some of the big names from that 1983 team? Donny recaps all five of the Bucs' games thus far.
-Pirates are 5-0, Steelers draft is approaching, Pens beat Rangers, -First no-hitter of 2024 is thrown
-Guests include: Noah Hiles, Matt Capps, Ray Fittipaldo,
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss plenty on the Pirates' hot start, and the performances from Jared Jones and Paul Skenes.
-Pirates analyst Matt Capps also joins to discuss Ryder Ryan and the Bucs' bullpen work, Marco Gonzales' start, and the team's 5-0 start.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-NUMEROUS callers share their thoughts on the Bucs' hot start to the season.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, the upcoming NFL draft, and if N.C. State's D.J. Burns could one day be an NFL player! Imagine him on the Steelers!
-A little more on D.J. Burns, and his incredible athleticism, a huge X-factor for the Wolfpack's trip to the Final Four.
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joins! Ryan and Donny discuss plenty of the potential available players for the Steelers, and which position groups seem to have the most depth.
-Donny is headed to WrestleMania this weekend in Philadelphia and he could not be any more pumped up for it!!
-The Penguins were a 5-2 winner against the Rangers tonight. Donny briefly dives into that game, before a caller shares some recommendations for Donny and his trip to Philly.
(More with Donny football)
-"Joel's pick" ... Astros' Ronel Blanco delivered a no-hitter against Toronto tonight! Producer Joel Nelson and Donny were wondering, where do you stand on talking about/potentially jinxing no-hitters?
-A look at some of the history behind Blanco's no-hitter, which includes this being the closest one to a season's Opening Day.
NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joins! Ryan and Donny discuss plenty of the potential available players for the Steelers, and which position groups seem to have the most depth.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, the upcoming NFL draft, and if N.C. State's D.J. Burns could one day be an NFL player! Imagine him on the Steelers!
Pirates analyst Matt Capps joins to discuss Ryder Ryan and the Bucs' bullpen work, Marco Gonzales' start, and the team's 5-0 start.
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss plenty on the Pirates' hot start, as well as the performances from Jared Jones and Paul Skenes.
-"Joel's pick" ... Producer Joel Nelson and Donny discuss some memorable Pirate Opening Day games/moments.
-Donny runs down scores from the MLB Opening Day slate, and recaps the Penguins' win over Columbus.
-Reaction, thoughts, n'at from Donny on the absolute rollercoaster of a game from the Pirates in their 6-5, 12-inning win over Miami. Donny breaks down all of the crazy plays and turning points in the game.
-Callers chime in on the Pirates' win, no-hitters, and their thoughts on Mitch Keller's opening start of the season.
-Donny breaks down the dominance from the Bucs' bullpen, before we hear from Pirates manager Derek Shelton, as well as Pirates starter Mitch Keller.
Reaction, thoughts, n'at from Donny on the absolute rollercoaster of a game from the Pirates in their 6-5, 12-inning win over Miami. Donny breaks down all of the crazy plays and turning points in the game.
(Hour 1 with Donny Football)
Donny opens the show with a few predictions for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the eve of Opening Day. What could the lineup look like for the big day? They are facing a lefty, which makes things different. With that said, the first five starting pitchers that the Pirates are projected to face are lefties.
D. Orlando Ledbetter, writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to talk about the Cordarrelle Patterson signing and Aurther Smith. Can Patterson come in and be a great kick off returner? Ledbetter thinks so because of the new kick off rules. Do the Steelers have anything to worry about Smith's play calling? Ledbetter thinks some of the red zone play calls could be an issue. We take a few phone calls about no-hitters after Donny predicts the Pirates will throw a no-hitter.
More phone calls from listeners about no-hitters. Some were no-hitters in the 1970s including someone who claims they were at the Armando Gallaraga non-perfect game
(Hour 2 with Donny Football)
More phone calls from listeners about no hitters they went too.
Jesse Marshall, Penguins writer for the Athletic, talks about Jake Guentzel's return to Pittsburgh. Why did things not work out? Could Guentzel come back to Pittsburgh? Do the Penguins have any chance at making the playoffs?
Borges Hockey Breakdown. Guentzel returns home. Jesse Puljujarvi has potential and why would the Penguins not entertain moving Bryan Rust? A quick look at the NHL standings and the Penguins' lottery odds.
(Hour 3 with Donny Football)
Jon Ledyard joins the show to talk about the Steelers and their current makeup. A quick look at Brandon Aiyuk and what he could possibly bring to the Steelers if they tried to trade for him. Looking at what the Steelers could do in the upcoming draft.
More phone calls from listeners telling their stories about no-hitters, perfect games, and other memorable times.
(Hour 4 with Donny Football)
Kevin Gorman joins to preview the Pirates season. Donny notices that Jared Jones is not listed among the Pirates rotation or roster on MLB.com. Neither Donny nor Kevin know why. He is still listed as the starter for Saturday. Kevin has Memorial Day as the target date for a Paul Skenes debut. Kevin gives his predictions for the Pirates this season and where they could finish in a somewhat weak NL Central this year.
Going through the over/under numbers for the teams in the National League. Where will the Pirates finish? Both Donny and I have the Pirates finishing third in the division
A discussion on one of the guiltiest pleasures Donny Football has from a TV show. Dog The Bounty Hunter. I tried to get Dog to come on to the show with no avail.
(Hour 4.5 with Donny Football)
More phone calls about no-hitters. What was the best sporting event you have ever been to?
Donny and Producer Charlie discuss the best games they have ever been to. What is it with Dad's and not asking for directions?
Donny and Jon take a look at where the Steelers are, could Brandon Aiyuk make sense, and a draft preview.
Donny and Producer Charlie have a hockey breakdown. What are notable storylines for the Penguins after their win against Carolina? A look at the NHL standings.
What chances do the Penguins have at a playoff spot? Would Jake Guentzel come back to Pittsburgh? Jesse gives us his answers and more.
The Steelers have had an Atlanta Falcons influence on their team with Aruther Smith and some of his former players. Ledbetter provides his thoughts of Cordarrelle Patterson and Smith.
We are at the eve of Opening Day of the MLB season! What are some season predictions Donny Football has for the Bucs? When does Paul Skenes make his debut? How good can Oneil Cruz be?
-Steelers sign veteran kick returner, Jake Guentzel returns to Pittsburgh, Pirates open in two days, dissecting Shohei Ohtani's situation
-Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Jack McMullen joins
-The Steelers are reportedly set to bring in veteran return man Cordarrelle Patterson. Donny breaks down Patterson's career thus far, noting many of Patterson's highlights, before Donny gets into what he believes is low-risk, high-reward value with Patterson's deal.
-Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Jack McMullen joins the show!
-Jake Guentzel makes his return to PPG this evening. Donny breaks down Guentzel's stats with the Hurricanes, and they're pretty good. He most certainly was never getting carried by Sidney Crosby in Guentzel's time with Pittsburgh.
-With the Pirates starting up on Thursday, Donny takes a deep dive into each group of the team. He provides who might have upside, and which group carries the most question marks.
-Do you get excited for the NFL Hall of Fame game every year in early August?
-With the hip-drop tackle being banned in the NFL, what are defenders supposed to do now? Donny gives a thorough breakdown, citing things are going to be tougher than ever for defenders now.
-The NFL is also planning to adopt some rules from some of the spring football (XFL/USFL) leagues, with emphasis on limiting injuries on special teams plays. The Steelers are taking advantage of that with signing Cordarrelle Patterson, and Donny breaks it down.
-Donny discusses many more things from the NFL offseason, including more games being streamed, and Christmas Day games.
-We hear from Mike Tomlin on a variety of elements to the Steelers, and Donny reacts.
-Donny dives into a lot surrounding Shohei Ohtani's situation.
-Callers share their thoughts on Ohtani's situation.
More callers share their thoughts on everything surrounding Shohei Ohtani, including a call from "Scott in Scott Township" who was NOT Joe Starkey in disguise, but certainly had Donny wondering that beforehand!
Later, "Joel's pick" ... Donny and producer Joel Nelson get into some NFL Draft hypotheticals surrounding some teams who could make a move to get the last of the top quarterbacks.
Indianapolis Indians broadcaster Jack McMullen joins the show to discuss plenty on Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and other key, young pieces in the Pirates' system.
The Steelers are reportedly set to bring in veteran return man Cordarrelle Patterson. Donny breaks down Patterson's career thus far, noting many of Patterson's highlights, before Donny gets into what he believes is low-risk, high-reward value with Patterson's deal.
-Where to stand with the Steelers' QB carousel this offseason + takeaways from Omar Khan's press conference at the NFL owner meetings.
-Bucs' season is just around the corner. How optimistic are you?
-Guests include Noah Strackbein and Alex Stumpf
-Mike Tomlin has stated that Russell Wilson is in "pole position" to be QB1. How much of a leash might Wilson, whose best days are behind him, have compared to the young, athletic Justin Fields? If Wilson becomes the backup at one point, how might he handle that?
-Was Kenny Pickett done wrong last season and this offseason leading up to his trade to Philadelphia? We snag callers, as well, on Wilson, Pickett, and the roller coaster offseason for the Steelers.
-Many more calls on the Steelers, the quarterbacks, and Mike Tomlin's involvement this offseason.
-Noah Strackbein of All Steelers Fan Nation joins for all things Steelers!
-Could the Steelers likely be in the mix for another offensive tackle in round one of the draft? Josh takes a look at a lot of the potential names in play for the Steelers around pick 20. But could the team realistically draft a tackle in back-to-back years? A few callers chime in, as well.
-What are the Steelers getting in new wide receiver Quez Watkins? Does his role with the team lie more in special teams?
-Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates!
-Josh has a bit of an optimistic view on the Pirates' lineup this year, compared to last year's lineup. He does have his concerns, though, about their starting pitching, and wishes the team could have made a splash move to bolster the rotation.
-Josh and producer Joel Nelson make some Pirates predictions! Joel thinks the Buccos go 80-82 this year, while Josh says 85-77.
Many callers discussed with Josh Rowntree the upcoming Pirates' season. Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the Bucs?
Josh Rowntree reacts to Omar Khan's time with the media from the owner meetings, and what's to make of some of the new NFL rules, including the hip-drop tackle now being illegal?
Mike Tomlin has stated that Russell Wilson is in "pole position" to be QB1. How much of a leash might Wilson, whose best days are behind him, have compared to the young, athletic Justin Fields? If Wilson becomes the backup at one point, how might he handle that?
In the last hour of the show Friday, Josh gets into the college basketball transfer portal and how it is getting out of hand and needs to be reigned back in, more on the Shohei incident and the allegations surround it and a March Madness update
Jeff joined Josh Friday night fresh off his trip to Bradenton and they discuss some takeaways from the Pirates in Bradenton and expectations ahead of Opening Day next week.
In the 9 pm hour of the show Friday, Josh Rowntree was joined by Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn, he talked Pirates expectations ahead of Opening Day next week and what in the world is going on with Shohei Ohtani?
In the 8 pm hour Friday night, Josh Rowntree was joined by Alan Saunders from Steelers Now, we have some fun on a Friday night and Could Justin Fields win the QB1 job away from Russell Wilson? Josh says that he believes there is a good chance it could happen.
Alan joined Josh Rowntree Friday on The Fan Evening Show to preview the upcoming NFL Owners' Meeting and what could still be upcoming for the Steelers this off-season
Josh Rowntree continues covering March Madness and gets into concerns he has with the Steelers offensive line and secondary and what is the next move coming for the Steelers this off-season?
During the 1st hour of the Fan Evening Shift Friday, Josh Rowntree breaks down how Pittsburgh loves March Madness, Pittsburgh sports fans love for basketball continues to grow - Will the NBA take notice? and we listen in to some of the March Madness games going on and things get crazy.
-Recap from everything at the NCAA tournament, Duquesne's monstrous victory, Steelers' receiving situation, where Pirates stand one week before opening day.
-Guests include: Zachary Weiss, Alan Saunders, and Alex Stumpf
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Donny recaps the wild first day of the NCAA tournament, with emphasis on Duquesne's monstrous win over BYU, and the history within the Dukes' win.
-Zachary Weiss of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to recap Duquesne win over BYU, and how Duquesne can prepare for Illinois this Saturday.
-Dayton pulled off a miracle against Nevada. He's pretty pumped, as he has Dayton in his Final Four.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-We hear from Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot, who joined Poni & Mueller earlier today.
-A little Steelers talk! Should the Steelers pursue Odell Beckham Jr.? Could they pull off a trade for Commanders' Terry McLaurin, possibly?
-Breaking: Pitt's Federiko Federiko is reportedly hitting the transfer portal. Donny also discusses some of the best March Madness players since 2000, whether they went on to a great career in the NBA, or not.
(Hour four with Donny Football)
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins for all things Steelers!
-Follow up on Donny's chat with Alan Saunders.
-Reset on all of the NCAA tournament scores n'at from today.
(Hour four with Donny Football)
-Donny dives into his takeaways from the Pirates' spring training thus far, and gets into what he hopes the rotation and starting lineup will look like for Opening Day.
-Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates!
-Kentucky lost. Donny's national champion was Kentucky....
"Joel's pick" ... When's the last time you went bowling or played mini golf? Donny, producer Joel Nelson, and engineer Charlie Borges discuss all that, before we look at Friday's slate of hoops games.
Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins for all things Steelers and these recent very busy days!
Zachary Weiss of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to recap Duquesne win over BYU, and how Duquesne can prepare for Illinois this Saturday.
Donny recaps the wild first day of the NCAA tournament, with emphasis on Duquesne's monstrous win over BYU, and the history within the Dukes' win.
What are the Steelers going to do with the draft? More importantly, are the Steelers going to add anything at the wide receiver position beforehand? Is Tyler Boyd coming to town? The options are dwindling fast at the free agent market. How much would you give up for Brandon Aiyuk? Would you give up a first round pick? Donny would give up a decent amount to get him, like Calvin Austin.
Brian Batko joins the show. I had said Breaking Bad is overrated much to Donny's surprise. Brian does not agree with the take and states The Wire is his favorite show of all time. After a quick best TV show of all time discussion, the guys dive into the receiver market. Brian asks why the Steelers did not make a trade for Keenan Allen as the cos was not that high for him. Brian thinks Pat Freiermuth is in line for an extension this offseason. Briand gives us a quick draft preview and his reaction the the Steelers going to the Alabama Pro Day.
People come to my defense about the Breaking Bad take.
Phone calls from listeners about the Steelers and their wide receiver options. Where would Tyler Boyd rank in fans eyes?
Former Fan employee Josh Yourish and current Fan Sided college basketball writer joins to talk about the tournament. Why was Virginia in it? They were destroyed by Colorado State and embarrassed the ACC. He gives us a look into his bracket. His Cinderella team is Drake, as he has them making the Sweet Sixteen. His Final Four consists of UCONN, Houston, St. Mary's, Tennessee, and his champion is UCONN.
Phone calls.
Wrestling talk before Donny lays into Virginia.
Greg Finley joins Donny to talk about their bracket upsets and who they think can take down some of the tournament giants.
Charlie Hockey Breakdown. Breaking down how the Penguins lost badly to the New Jersey Devils, a team that is next to them in the standings.
The Pirates are taking a beating against the Yankees while Donny is on. Donny thinks there are two big reasons why people will come to PNC Park. Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes. Donny tells us Paul Skenes will have the most anticipated debut in franchise history.
Donny and Producer Charlie make their MLB Season picks.
Jason Mackey talks to us from Florida about the Pirates' effort tonight against the Yankees. What is the Pirates' rotation starting to look like?
(Hour 1 with Donny Football)
What are the Steelers going to do with the draft? More importantly, are the Steelers going to add anything at the wide receiver position beforehand? Is Tyler Boyd coming to town? The options are dwindling fast at the free agent market. How much would you give up for Brandon Aiyuk? Would you give up a first round pick? Donny would give up a decent amount to get him, like Calvin Austin.
Brian Batko joins the show. I had said Breaking Bad is overrated much to Donny's surprise. Brian does not agree with the take and states The Wire is his favorite show of all time. After a quick best TV show of all time discussion, the guys dive into the receiver market. Brian asks why the Steelers did not make a trade for Keenan Allen as the cos was not that high for him. Brian thinks Pat Freiermuth is in line for an extension this offseason. Briand gives us a quick draft preview and his reaction the the Steelers going to the Alabama Pro Day.
People come to my defense about the Breaking Bad take.
(Hour 2 with Donny Football)
Phone calls from listeners about the Steelers and their wide receiver options. Where would Tyler Boyd rank in fans eyes?
Former Fan employee Josh Yourish and current Fan Sided college basketball writer joins to talk about the tournament. Why was Virginia in it? They were destroyed by Colorado State and embarrassed the ACC. He gives us a look into his bracket. His Cinderella team is Drake, as he has them making the Sweet Sixteen. His Final Four consists of UCONN, Houston, St. Mary's, Tennessee, and his champion is UCONN.
Phone calls.
(Hour 3 Donny Football)
Wrestling talk before Donny lays into Virginia.
Greg Finley joins Donny to talk about their bracket upsets and who they think can take down some of the tournament giants.
Charlie Hockey Breakdown. Breaking down how the Penguins lost badly to the New Jersey Devils, a team that is next to them in the standings.
(Hour 4 with Donny Football)
The Pirates are taking a beating against the Yankees while Donny is on. Donny thinks there are two big reasons why people will come to PNC Park. Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes. Donny tells us Paul Skenes will have the most anticipated debut in franchise history.
Donny and I make our MLB predictions for the season. MVP Picks: Corbin Carroll(Charlie) and Matt Olsen(Donny), both of us have Juan Soto. Cy Young: Spencer Strider(Charlie) and Zack Wheeler(Donny). AL Cy Young: Corbin Burnes(Donny) and Framber Valdez. Neither of us have Paul Skenes winning the rookie of the year award. World Series picks:
The Pirates were beaten badly by the New York Yankees. Giancarlo Stanton had 3 home runs and Jason gives us immediate reaction from Florida.
Donny and producer Charlie give their predictions for the upcoming MLB season. Who will be the MVP? Who will win it all?
College Basketball writer and former Fan Producer Josh Yourish joins Donny to talk about the upcoming Tournament.
Donny and Producer Charlie talk about the current state of the Penguins, their playoff hopes, and what Kyle Dubas can do to improve the team in the future,
Donny Football has an issue with Virginia and how they played in the First Four yesterday. How badly did they embarass the Selection Committee and the ACC?
Brian joins Donny Football to talk about the Steelers, their offensive line plans, wide receivers, and quick TV show opinions.
-Steelers sign Patrick Queen and trade Diontae Johnson
-Who could Pitt play in ACC Tournament?
-Latest on the Pirates and Penguins
Guests include: Noah Hiles, Ray Fittipaldo, Jason Mackey, and Joe Lodanosky
(First hour with Paul Zeise)
-The Patrick Queen signing continues to highlight a "quality over quantity" free agency period for the Steelers, where even though they haven't seemed too active, they have made signings in places of need.
-A brief look at the ACC tournament and what would be the most ideal scenarios for Pitt when they play Thursday afternoon.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt and the ACC tournament! If the Panthers fail to make the NCAA tournament, you would think they'll be in the NIT tournament, right?
(Hour two with Paul Zeise)
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, including BREAKING NEWS that the Steelers are trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers.
-A handful of callers chime in to share their thoughts on Diontae Johnson being traded to the Carolina Panthers.
(Hour three with Paul Zeise)
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, with plenty on the team's rotation.
-More callers chime in on the Pirates and Steelers.
-More callers share their thoughts on the Steelers. Could the Steelers make more moves at the linebacker position still?
(Hour four with Paul Zeise)
-Nick Saban talked a ton on NIL in Washington D.C., and Paul shares his thoughts.
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss all of the Steelers' activity, and plenty on college basketball, with the tournaments quickly approaching.
Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss all of the Steelers' activity, and plenty on college basketball, with the tournaments quickly approaching.
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, with plenty on the team's rotation.
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt and the ACC tournament! If the Panthers fail to make the NCAA tournament, you would think they'll be in the NIT tournament, right?
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins Paul Zeise for all things Steelers, including BREAKING NEWS that the Steelers are trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers.
-Russell Wilson set to joins the Steelers
-Penguins' slump since Jake Guentzel trade
-Wild weekend of college hoops
Guests include: Brian Batko, Ray Fittipaldo, and Dan Kingerski
(First hour with Paul Zeise)
-Paul lays out the best and worst-case scenarios for Russell Wilson, should he be the Steelers' starting quarterback. And, did the Falcons overpay for Kirk Cousins?
-NUMEROUS callers chime in with their thoughts on Russell Wilson and the Steelers. Were the Steelers put in this position by drafting Kenny Pickett in round one?
(Hour two with Paul Zeise)
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers/Russell Wilson, and a little more on all of the craziness around the NFL today.
-A few more callers share their thoughts on Russell Wilson.
(Hour three with Paul Zeise)
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers/Russell Wilson, the Diontae Johnson trade rumors, and much more around the NFL.
-With the Steelers and Falcons out of the running, who do the Bears trade Justin Fields to?? Did the Steelers really have interest in trading for him?
(Hour four with Paul Zeise)
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for all things Penguins, and their recent slump since trading Jake Guentzel.
-A deep look into the recent disappointing seasons from the Penguins. Is it time for Mike Sullivan to go?
College hoops talk! The women's SEC tournament had some wild moments, and Utah State's head coach announced during a postgame presser that she had been fired after their game, and season, concluded.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for all things Penguins, and their recent slump since trading Jake Guentzel.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers/Russell Wilson, the Diontae Johnson trade rumors, and much more around the NFL.
Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers/Russell Wilson, and a little more on all of the craziness around the NFL today.
Paul lays out the best and worst-case scenarios for Russell Wilson, should he be the Steelers' starting quarterback. And, did the Falcons overpay for Kirk Cousins?
Zach joined Donny Friday night to talk about Russell Wilson meeting with the Steelers and what the Steelers off-season to do list looks like.
Noah joined Donny Friday night to preview Pitt's game against N.C State on Saturday and what does Pitt need to do to solidify their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Donny got a couple of really good calls from college basketball fans in this segment asking about the NET rankings and are they actually hurting college basketball when it comes deciding who will get into the tournament. It seems like the NET just causes more confusion than it helps with the analytics.
Donny spends the first hour of the show reacting to the Jake Guentzel Trade and callers also weigh in on what the Penguins got back and how Dubas did during his first trade deadline as Penguins GM.
Sean joins Donny Friday evening to breakdown the Jake Guentzel trade, what the Penguins got back and reacts to the NHL Trade Deadline overall.
Pitt basketball, Jake Guentzel trade rumors, Russell Wilson visiting Steelers, and your calls!
Guests include Jay Bilas, Ross Dellenger, Mike Bell, and Mike DeCourcy
(First hour with Pat Bostick)
-The Penguins are on the verge of moving Jake Guentzel. The Steelers and Russell Wilson are reportedly set to meet. Pitt basketball has one final game before the ACC tournament, as they make a push for the NCAA tournament. Pat sets the table for tonight, diving into all of those topics.
-ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas joins for all things Pitt basketball and a look at the ACC. Pat and Jay also discuss some of the controversies behind court storming, as well as Dartmouth basketball voting to unionize.
-The Fan's Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn briefly joins to discuss the latest on the Jake Guentzel trade rumors. A few callers chime in on Pitt's season, as well.
(Hour two with Pat Bostick)
-What do you make of college athletics nowadays with NIL and everything?
-Yahoo Sports CFB Writer Ross Dellenger joins to discuss everything at Dartmouth, NIL, and more within college athletics.
-Pitt baseball head coach Mike Bell joins to discuss the Panthers' hot start to their season!
(Hour three with Pat Bostick)
-Many callers share their thoughts on Pitt, the Steelers, and Penguins.
-Many more callers chime in on everything during tonight's show.
-Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News joins to discuss Pitt's season, and break down the ACC.
(More with Pat Bostick)
-Pat breaks down the NC State Wolfpack, who visit the Panthers this upcoming Saturday, in a game that could decide Pitt's chances of making a consecutive NCAA tournament.
-A small breakdown of the Pens' 6-0 loss to Washington, and a big-picture look at the team, who's likely to be without Jake Guentzel moving forward. Pat also thinks that if Pitt basketball misses the NCAA tournament that their season was still a success when you consider all of their turnover from last season.
Pitt baseball head coach Mike Bell joins to discuss the Panthers' hot start to their season, at 8-1!
Yahoo Sports CFB Writer Ross Dellenger joins Pat Bostick to discuss everything at Dartmouth, NIL, and more within college athletics.
ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas joins for all things Pitt basketball and a look at the ACC. Pat Bostick and Jay also discuss some of the controversies behind court storming, as well as Dartmouth basketball voting to unionize.
The Penguins are on the verge of moving Jake Guentzel. The Steelers and Russell Wilson are reportedly set to meet. Pitt basketball has one final game before the ACC tournament, as they make a push for the NCAA tournament. Pat sets the table for tonight, diving into all of those topics.
-Florida trip/spring training, tributes, NFL Combine takeaways, Jake Guentzel trade rumors, massive game for Pitt.
-Guests include Jack Hillgrove and Joe Smeltzer
(First hour with Donny Football)
-A brief recap of Donny's trip to Florida, before he pays tribute to Ed Ott, Andy Russell, and Chris Mortensen. Donny also shares some of his favorite Steelers calls from Bill Hillgrove.
-Bill Hillgrove's son, Jack, from WTOV joins to discuss the eventful week for the Hillgrove family, Jack following in Bill's footsteps in the sports world, and Jack's recent opportunity to interview Bill!
-Reports are saying the Penguins are looking to have a Jake Guentzel trade in place for tomorrow night. What, realistically, could the Penguins end up getting for him? And, is Bryan Rust someone who could be on the trade block, as well?
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Donny takes a look at the players who delivered the fastest 40-yard dash times. A lot of them didn't exactly put together incredible NFL careers.
-Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now joins to discuss many takeaways from the NFL Combine, and which Penn State players you can expect to be taken in the draft.
-"Joel's pick" ... Producer Joel Nelson had Donny guess the #2 overall pick in the NFL draft from every year for the past decade.
(More with Donny Football)
Donny finally knocked a Pirates' spring training game off his bucket list! He gets into that, and a little on Pitt basketball's crucial stretch to end the regular season, starting tonight with Florida State.
Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now joins to discuss many takeaways from the NFL Combine, and which Penn State players you can expect to be taken in the draft.
Bill Hillgrove's son, Jack, from WTOV joins to discuss the eventful week for the Hillgrove family, Jack following in Bill's footsteps in the sports world, and Jack's recent opportunity to interview Bill!
A brief recap of Donny's trip to Florida, before he pays tribute to Ed Ott, Andy Russell, and Chris Mortensen. Donny also shares some of his favorite Steelers calls from Bill Hillgrove.
-Pens' rough weekend, Pirates Spring Training, Steelers' upcoming draft, Blake Hinson's impact on Pitt, WPIAL championships and more!
Guests include Rob Rossi, Tim O'Toole, Ray Fittipaldo, Jason Mackey, and Will Graves!
(First hour with Jeff Hathhorn)
-Jeff dissects a lot from the Penguins' previous two games in Calgary and Edmonton, and gets into where the Penguins stand right now in the playoff race. Should the Pens be sellers at the trade deadline, and how many of the team's players could be on the move?
-Rob Rossi of The Athletic joins for all things Penguins. Could the team be open to trading a player or two that fans didn't expect to see on the trade block? If the team does attempt a major rebuild, how might Sidney Crosby handle all of it?
-Pitt basketball associate head coach Tim O'Toole joins to break down the Panthers' season, and dive into the Panthers' final two games of the regular season. Jeff and Tim discuss Blake Hinson's time and impact with the Panthers, as well.
(Hour two with Jeff Hathhorn)
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, including Ray's post-combine takeaways, what moves the team may make during free agency, and Diontae Johnson's status with the team.
-Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy as a potential top-3 pick in the NFL draft? Has he shown enough meaningful film to warrant potentially being that high of a pick? And what other directions could the Steelers go in the first round, outside of the offensive line?
-So, just how close are the Pitt Panthers to the NCAA tournament? Who are the other bubble teams around them? We also hear from Blake Hinson on the team's approach to their final two games.
(Hour three with Jeff Hathhorn)
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, with plenty on Henry Davis' hot bat in spring training, David Bednar's lat injury, and where the Bucs stand against the other NL Central teams?
-Where do you come down on the Pirates and their upcoming season? Many callers chime in.
-Jeff highlights a bunch of Pitt baseball's early-season success, as the team is off to a 8-1 start.
(Hour four with Jeff Hathhorn)
-AP Sports Writer Will Graves joins for all things Penguins and Steelers!
-Much more with Will Graves, this time on the Pirates, Pitt basketball, and Will's opportunity this upcoming summer to cover the Olympics!
(More with Jeff Hathhorn)
Jeff gets into many takeaways from this past weekend's WPIAL basketball championship games, before he discusses LeBron James reaching 40,000 points. We also hear more from Blake Hinson, and a little snippet from Tim O'Toole on Hinson's presence for the Panthers.
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, with plenty on Henry Davis' hot bat in spring training, David Bednar's lat injury, and where the Bucs stand against the other NL Central teams?
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, including Ray's post-combine takeaways, what moves the Steelers may make during free agency, and Diontae Johnson's status with the team.
Pitt basketball associate head coach Tim O'Toole joins to break down the Panthers' season, and dive into the Panthers' final two games of the regular season. Jeff and Tim discuss Blake Hinson's time and impact with the Panthers, as well.
Rob Rossi of The Athletic joins for all things Penguins. Could the team be open to trading a player or two that fans didn't expect to see on the trade block? If the team does attempt a major rebuild, how might Sidney Crosby handle all of it?
Jeff dissect's a lot from the Penguins' previous two games in Calgary and Edmonton, and gets into where the Penguins stand right now in the playoff race. Should the Pens be sellers at the trade deadline, how many of the team's players could be on the move?
(Hour 1 with Jeff Hathhorn)
The NFLPA grades were released and in everything but head coaching and food, the Steelers were graded very poorly. Where is the line for players asking for too much or something they deserve? Jeff believes a day care center is something that they need to do and that is a non negotiable.
More on the NFLPA grades. The Penguins had a crucial game last night against the NHL's best team and won. They still have time to catch up and get back into the playoff race. They still have games in hand against Philadelphia to catch up. They still have to finish the west coast trip but they are prime to be in a good spot if the trip is successful. We take a few calls about the NFLPA grades.
Dan Kingerski joins the show to talk about the win against the Vancouver Canucks. Jeff and Dan agree that the win was the best one of the year. What does Dan still want to see from the Penguins as the trade deadline is coming up? What are we to expect from them at the deadline?
(Hour 2 with Jeff Hathhorn)
The Pitt Panthers lost a crucial game last night and their NCAA Tournament hopes took a pretty big hit. They pretty much have to win out and have a great showing in the ACC tournament to qualify for a bid in the big dance. Jeff looks at the schools around Pitt in the NET rankings.
Mark Kaboly joins us from the NFL Combine. Would Mark join Joe Starkey in a duet for charity? Jeff and Mark talk about the NFLPA grades and what Mark makes out of it. Mark says he does not take it that seriously. He does think some things are worth talking about but others are being blown out of proportion. He does however it is a little unfair that Rooney is cheap. It does not help that the Steelers share a locker room with the Pitt football team. Mark says the plan is still going to be Kenny Pickett number one and Mason Rudolph as the number two. The only thing that would change those plans would be if Mason left in free agency.
(Hour 3 with Jeff Hathhorn)
Should Paul Skenes make the team out of camp? Jeff goes position by position and what the Pirates have. What happens if Rowdy Tellez does not work out or gets hurt? What happens at first base for the Pirates? Is Oneil Cruz going to be in the 30-30 club this year?
New Pirates beat writer Andrew Destin joins us from Bradenton to talk about the impending spring training debut of Paul Skenes. Andrew says there is a definite buzz in the area with Skenes about to pitch.
Quick look at the position battles for the Pirates and is there still hope for players like Nick Gonzales?
(Hour 4 with Jeff Hathhorn)
Looking at the future CFB playoff and its rapid expansion. Should conferences have a certain amount of automatic bids? Quick NBA talk and court storming. Jeff says court storming should start. If a team's fans storm the court, he suggests the school should be fined $1million taken out of their basketball operations budget. The second time they should forfeit.
The coaches of four local college basketball teams headed to the DIII tournament hop on the show. Head coaches of Geneva, CMU, Chatham, and La Roche all discuss the elation of winning their conference tournaments or get a bid.
(Hour 4.5 with Jeff Hathhorn)
Stacey Wakefield, the wife of former Pirates and Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, passed away only a few months after Tim's passing. A quick recap of the night's topics.
Jeff speaks with the head coaches of CMU, Geneva, Chatham, and La Roche as they head into their perspective tournaments for men's and women's basketball.
Jeff proposes solutions to end court storming. Should it be banned or should it continue?
Andrew talks to us about the buzz around Bradenton with the impending Spring Training debut of Paul Skenes. What will the Pirates rotation look like?
Where do the Pirates stand with their rotation? What happens if Rowdy Tellez gets hurt?
Where does Dan think the Penguins go from here? What might the Penguins plans be when it comes to the trade deadline?
The NFLPA grades were released and in everything but head coaching and food, the Steelers were graded very poorly. Where is the line for players asking for too much or something they deserve? Jeff believes a day care center is something that they need to do and that is a non negotiable.
Kyle Dubas spoke to reporters earlier today about Mike Sullivan and what has happened to the Penguins this season. He said that Sullivan's job is safe even though many people should not be. The Penguins should be much better than where they are. Josh suggests Mike Sullivan should be more on the hot seat than Mike Tomlin. The early returns from Kyle Dubas have also not been flattering.
We take some phone calls from listeners about the current state of the Penguins and how they may not be going anywhere in the near future. It comes down to the fact that the bill has come due after trading away many draft picks while trying to win Stanley Cups with Sidney Crosby and others. Some guys panned out while many others did not. Josh looks at previous first round picks that the Penguins have had and they are not pretty post Jordan Staal.
More phone calls about what the Penguins should do when it comes to the deadline. Trading Tristian Jarry is suggested by a listener.
The Athletics' Mike DeFabo joined the show to talk about the Steelers and what we should expect from the other Mike Sullivan, Trey Lance, and more.
Would you live in a Mars simulation? Josh is horrified to learn what a 'Jersey Turnpike' shot is. A discussion about grad school, Rick Pitino, and more.
Should anyone call me Nellie but Joe Starkey? We also play Steelers quarterback duos "Yay or Nay".
Ian Cummings hops on to discuss a preview of the Steelers draft. Could the Steelers draft a quarterback? What will the Steelers do on the offensive line? Is it possible Justin Fields ends up with the Steelers? Ian also says Caleb Williams is not the best quarterback in this draft, but its close. As he picks Drake Maye as the number one QB on the board. A Quick conversation on Boomer methods of conversation.
Laramy Tunsil slipped in the draft due to the infamous picture of him with a certain mask on. An unplanned conversation about cannabis in sports and its role in pain mediation. Josh then shifts to diving deeper into Ian Cummings' comments about the offensive line.
Would Jimmy Garoppolo be a fit for the Steelers? Another game of 'Yay or Nay'.
Dan Kingerski joins the show to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Kyle Dubas' comments. Dan begins by telling us a story about him meeting Wayne Newton. What would the Penguins be looking for if Jake Guentzel would be on the trade block? A first round pick is in the question for Dan. Dan thinks that the vote of confidence given to Mike Sullivan shows that Sullivan is here to stay.
Today is National "Love your pet day" and Josh reminds Charlie of a childhood trauma about his dog.
Chad Johnson said on his podcast that the Steelers and Russel Wilson will happen. We have a little fun with Chad's comments
Josh wants to talk about the new College Football game coming out however the conversation shifts to The Rock running for president. Would you vote for The Rock or Jason Kelce? Josh gets into NIL, commitments, and the transfer portal.
(Hour 1 with Josh Rowntree)
Kyle Dubas spoke to reporters earlier today about Mike Sullivan and what has happened to the Penguins this season. He said that Sullivan's job is safe even though many people should not be. The Penguins should be much better than where they are. Josh suggests Mike Sullivan should be more on the hot seat than Mike Tomlin. The early returns from Kyle Dubas have also not been flattering.
We take some phone calls from listeners about the current state of the Penguins and how they may not be going anywhere in the near future. It comes down to the fact that the bill has come due after trading away many draft picks while trying to win Stanley Cups with Sidney Crosby and others. Some guys panned out while many others did not. Josh looks at previous first round picks that the Penguins have had and they are not pretty post Jordan Staal.
More phone calls about what the Penguins should do when it comes to the deadline. Trading Tristian Jarry is suggested by a listener.
(Hour 3 with Josh Rowntree)
Ian Cummings hops on to discuss a preview of the Steelers draft. Could the Steelers draft a quarterback? What will the Steelers do on the offensive line? Is it possible Justin Fields ends up with the Steelers? Ian also says Caleb Williams is not the best quarterback in this draft, but its close. As he picks Drake Maye as the number one QB on the board. A Quick conversation on Boomer methods of conversation.
Laramy Tunsil slipped in the draft due to the infamous picture of him with a certain mask on. An unplanned conversation about cannabis in sports and its role in pain mediation. Josh then shifts to diving deeper into Ian Cummings' comments about the offensive line.
Would Jimmy Garoppolo be a fit for the Steelers? Another game of 'Yay or Nay'.
(Hour 4 with Josh Rowntree)
Dan Kingerski joins the show to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Kyle Dubas' comments. Dan begins by telling us a story about him meeting Wayne Newton. What would the Penguins be looking for if Jake Guentzel would be on the trade block? A first round pick is in the question for Dan. Dan thinks that the vote of confidence given to Mike Sullivan shows that Sullivan is here to stay.
Today is National "Love your pet day" and Josh reminds Charlie of a childhood trauma about his dog.
Chad Johnson said on his podcast that the Steelers and Russel Wilson will happen. We have a little fun with Chad's comments
(Hour 4.5 with Josh Rowntree)
Josh wants to talk about the new College Football game coming out however the conversation shifts to The Rock running for president. Would you vote for The Rock or Jason Kelce? Josh gets into NIL, commitments, and the transfer portal.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson says that Russel Wilson will be on the Steelers next season. Should this be taken seriously?
What are the Penguins' plans heading into the trade deadline? Is Mike Sullivan's job safe?
Even though he will be suspended the first two weeks of the season, could Jimmy G be a good fit in the quarterback room for the Steelers?
Ian joins Josh to look at what the Steelers could do this upcoming draft. Who is the number one quarterback on Ian's board?
Josh and Producer Charlie discuss the Mars simulation study, what a 'Jersey Turnpike' shot is, and grad school.
Mike DeFabo joins the show to talk about Mike Sullivan, Trey Lance, and other things regarding the Steelers.
We all know how the early 2000s went in the first round for the Penguins. How has it been since the Jordan Staal pick in 2006? Spoiler alert: not good.
The Penguins are a disaster but who is to blame? Should Mike Sullivan be on the hot seat?
-Show highlights include: Which Pittsburgh athlete(s) should have their jersey retired next? Pitt basketball has a massive game against Wake Forest.
-Guests include Nick Farabaugh and Noah Hiles
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Which jersey number(s) should be retired next among Pittsburgh's best athletes? Donny wants to see the Steelers do a joint jersey retirement for Jack Ham and Jack Lambert.
-Callers chime in and share which players' jerseys they'd like to see retired next.
-Many more callers share which Pittsburgh jerseys they would like to see retired. Many want Terry Bradshaw and Troy Polamalu next.
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Steelers Insider Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins the show!
-What's at the top of your sporting event bucket list? Is a game at Fenway Park almost towards the top?
-Donny and producer Joel Nelson discussed which current/former Pittsburgh pro athletes would make a decent basketball team. They came up with Sidney Crosby, Ben Roethlisberger, Oneil Cruz, Brett Keisel, and Al Villanueva as the starting five.
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt basketball, with emphasis on their huge game against Wake Forest.
Donny and producer Joel Nelson discussed which current/former Pittsburgh pro athletes would make a pretty good basketball team!
Steelers Insider Nick Farabaugh of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins for all things Steelers offseason!
Which jersey number(s) should be retired next among Pittsburgh's best athletes? Donny wants to see the Steelers do a joint jersey retirement for Jack Ham and Jack Lambert.
-Show highlights include: Jaromir Jagr ceremony, Pirates Spring Training nears, Pitt basketball's exciting run
-Guests include: Brooke Pryor, Jason Mackey, and Noah Hiles
(Hour one with Josh Rowntree)
-Josh starts off complimenting the Penguins' organization on an excellent pre-game ceremony for Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement. Now, do you hold anything against Jagr because of his move to Philadelphia the one year?
-A few callers share Jaromir Jagr stories, two of which were in Las Vegas if you can believe that! That said, Josh highlights how awesome Jagr was off-the-ice and in the community.
-Which Pittsburgh Penguin will be next to have their jersey number retired? Will that be Sidney Crosby since his number is basically guaranteed to be retired?
(Hour two with Josh Rowntree)
-Steelers Insider Brooke Pryor of ESPN joins for all things Steelers!
-The Steelers reportedly would've wanted Justin Fields over Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL draft if given the opportunity... How much trust should we have in their scouting department when it comes to quarterbacks? Callers chime in, as well, on the Kenny Pickett vs Justin Fields debate.
-How much do you factor the win-loss record for a quarterback?
(Hour three with Josh Rowntree)
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, as we approach Spring Training!
-A follow up on everything Pirates, with emphasis on how the Bucs can make more improvements to their starting rotation. Are they more likely to pursue one of the top free agents?
-Justin Fields has unfollowed the Bears on social media... What's to make of that?
(Hour four with Josh Rowntree)
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt basketball! How close are the Panthers to dancing in the NCAA tournament again?
-ESPN's Jay Williams claims Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark isn't great because she hasn't won a championship... What's to make of that?
(More with Josh Rowntree)
-What's on your bucket list of sporting events to attend?
-Is the MLB All-Star game the best All-Star game by a wide margin?
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt basketball! How close are the Panthers to dancing in the NCAA tournament again?
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, as we approach Spring Training!
Steelers Insider Brooke Pryor of ESPN joins for all things Steelers, including the team's likeliness of pursuing a trade for Bears' Justin Fields.
Josh starts off complimenting the Penguins' organization on an excellent pre-game ceremony for Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement. Now, do you hold anything against Jagr because of his move to Philadelphia the one year?
Jaromir Jagr's jersey number is going to be retired on Sunday as his legacy in Pittsburgh will live on forever. Sidney Crosby hit the 30 goal plateau again in a win last night against the Chicago Blackhawks. They jumped the Washington Capitals in the standings which was the good news. Donny goes on to quickly recap the career of Jaromir Jagr.
Mike DeFabo joins the show to recap his visit in the studio with Joe Starkey. He and Donny break down what Patrick Peterson said on his podcast with Bryant McFadden. Why was it awkward and was there meaning behind the comments? Mike says the chances are even when it comes to keeping Mason Rudolph or trading for Justin Fields. He gives it a 80% chance or better that Kenny Pickett is the Steelers' starting quarterback in week one. Mike likes the idea of getting a veteran center in the free agent market.
Bracketology Season is in full swing. Joe Lunardi has Pitt in his First Four Out which makes the remaining games even more meaningful. They cannot lose to a lowly Louisville at home otherwise their chances are slim to none. Donny points out their remaining schedule is not as bad as it could be.
Noah Hiles talks to us about the current state of Pitt Men's Basketball and his thoughts on Bracketology. He talks about the play of Ishmael Leggett coming off the bench and says he may be the best 6th man in the country. He says they are playing the way they are designed to be playing. It is only slowly working out now after a struggle. He then goes over the remaining games of the schedule and says the Wake Forest and Clemson games are the biggest games left of their schedule.
Is Domingo German signing with the Pirates? Some hints have been dropped on social media by German, which is something to keep an eye on. Donny then dives into the Waste Management Open.
Where is the best fish fry sandwich? Is the term "fish fry" a PA thing?
Rob Rossi joins the show to talk about the upcoming jersey retirement for Jaromir Jagr. Why did it take so long for the Penguins to retire Jagr's number? Rob says it has been in the works for many years now but Jagr continues to play and the pandemic had a hand in the ceremonies delay. Rob says for whoever did not see Jagr play, he was a threat on every shift and would come up with ways to score you would never see before. Rob would put Jagr in the top ten of all time. We jump to the Penguins of today and Rob does not have the same enthusiasm as he does talking about Jagr.
A caller chimes in about where to get the best fish fry sandwich which turned into a Rowdy Roddy Piper story. We move to the overtime in the Super Bowl. How did the 49ers not understand the rules?
We open the phone lines to talk all things covered on the show so far. Fish fry sandwiches, the Pirates, wrestling, and the Steelers.
Waynesburg University has outnumbered the other PAC Schools at Audacy Pittsburgh. Continued open phone lines for a variety of topics. Caitlin Clark set the record for most points in NCAA Women's history. What are other records that won't be touched?
More listeners call in to talk about more records that will never be broken. Wilt Chamberlain's rebounds, Nolan Ryan's strikeouts, and UCLA's consecutive titles are mentioned.
A preview of the upcoming wrestling trivia. The Steelers also submitted a bid to host the NFL Draft in the next few years. Will they get the opportunity?
Where does Happy Gilmore rank among Donny's favorite Adam Sandler Movies? Wrestling trivia!
(Hour 1 with Donny Football)
Jaromir Jagr's jersey number is going to be retired on Sunday as his legacy in Pittsburgh will live on forever. Sidney Crosby hit the 30 goal plateau again in a win last night against the Chicago Blackhawks. They jumped the Washington Capitals in the standings which was the good news. Donny goes on to quickly recap the career of Jaromir Jagr.
Mike DeFabo joins the show to recap his visit in the studio with Joe Starkey. He and Donny break down what Patrick Peterson said on his podcast with Bryant McFadden. Why was it awkward and was there meaning behind the comments? Mike says the chances are even when it comes to keeping Mason Rudolph or trading for Justin Fields. He gives it a 80% chance or better that Kenny Pickett is the Steelers' starting quarterback in week one. Mike likes the idea of getting a veteran center in the free agent market.
Bracketology Season is in full swing. Joe Lunardi has Pitt in his First Four Out which makes the remaining games even more meaningful. They cannot lose to a lowly Louisville at home otherwise their chances are slim to none. Donny points out their remaining schedule is not as bad as it could be.
(Hour 2 with Donny Football)
Noah Hiles talks to us about the current state of Pitt Men's Basketball and his thoughts on Bracketology. He talks about the play of Ishmael Leggett coming off the bench and says he may be the best 6th man in the country. He says they are playing the way they are designed to be playing. It is only slowly working out now after a struggle. He then goes over the remaining games of the schedule and says the Wake Forest and Clemson games are the biggest games left of their schedule.
Is Domingo German signing with the Pirates? Some hints have been dropped on social media by German, which is something to keep an eye on. Donny then dives into the Waste Management Open.
Where is the best fish fry sandwich? Is the term "fish fry" a PA thing?
(Hour 3 with Donny Football)
Rob Rossi joins the show to talk about the upcoming jersey retirement for Jaromir Jagr. Why did it take so long for the Penguins to retire Jagr's number? Rob says it has been in the works for many years now but Jagr continues to play and the pandemic had a hand in the ceremonies delay. Rob says for whoever did not see Jagr play, he was a threat on every shift and would come up with ways to score you would never see before. Rob would put Jagr in the top ten of all time. We jump to the Penguins of today and Rob does not have the same enthusiasm as he does talking about Jagr.
A caller chimes in about where to get the best fish fry sandwich which turned into a Rowdy Roddy Piper story. We move to the overtime in the Super Bowl. How did the 49ers not understand the rules?
We open the phone lines to talk all things covered on the show so far. Fish fry sandwiches, the Pirates, wrestling, and the Steelers.
(Hour 4 with Donny Football)
Waynesburg University has outnumbered the other PAC Schools at Audacy Pittsburgh. Continued open phone lines for a variety of topics. Caitlin Clark set the record for most points in NCAA Women's history. What are other records that won't be touched?
More listeners call in to talk about more records that will never be broken. Wilt Chamberlain's rebounds, Nolan Ryan's strikeouts, and UCLA's consecutive titles are mentioned.
A preview of the upcoming wrestling trivia. The Steelers also submitted a bid to host the NFL Draft in the next few years. Will they get the opportunity?
Where does Happy Gilmore rank among Donny's favorite Adam Sandler Movies? Wrestling trivia!
Donny Football and producer Charlie go head to head in wrestling trivia for the ages. Well, mostly Attitude Era.
While talking about unbreakable sports records, a caller in Texas brings up one in Pirates history.
While playing wrestling theme trivia, the guys realize how many Waynesburg, Westminster, and other PAC alumni work for Audacy Pittsburgh.
Did fans go too far during the Waste Management Open? Donny gets an offer from a listener to help Donny with his golf game...
What chances does Noah give the Pitt Men's Basketball team to make the NCAA tournament? What are the most important games remaining on the schedule for the team?
What has a better chance of happening, Justin Fields to the Steelers or Mason Rudolph coming back?
Donny Football opens the show with...hockey! Jaromir Jagr will get his number retired by the Penguins this Sunday. Where does he rank among Penguins all time greats?
-Jake Guentzel injury
-Mock draft season is approaching
-Favorite Pop Tart flavors of all-time
(First hour with Donny Football)
-Donny dives into Pitt's monstrous victory at Virginia, and what will propel this team to another NCAA tournament. How close, though, are the Panthers to dancing again?
-Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins for all things Penguins, with emphasis on Jake Guentzel's injury, and the team's playoff chances. And, how does Guentzel's injury affect the team's chances of trading him at the trade deadline?
-Valentine's Day recap!
(Hour two with Donny Football)
-Donny discusses yesterday's tragedy at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
-Donny dives into a couple of NFL mock drafts, where each draft lists the Steelers selecting a quarterback. Donny breaks down each pick.
-RIP Bill Post, creator of Pop Tarts, who passed away recently. What was your favorite Pop Tart?
(Hour three with Donny Football)
-Callers chime in on their favorite/least favorite flavor of Pop Tarts!
-Jon Ledyard of SB Nation joins for all things Steelers!
Donny tries to guess the first overall pick of every NFL draft dating back to the early 2000's!
-Jon Ledyard of SB Nation and the Yinz Know Ball podcast joins for all things Steelers with Donny Football!
Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins for all things Penguins, with emphasis on Jake Guentzel's injury, and the team's playoff chances. And, how does Guentzel's injury affect the team's chances of trading him at the trade deadline?
Donny dives into Pitt's monstrous victory at Virginia, and what will propel this team to another NCAA tournament. How close, though, are the Panthers to dancing again?
-Super Bowl reaction
-Justin Fields hypotheticals
-Should the Steelers trade T.J. Watt?
(First hour with Josh Rowntree)
Remember when some people thought during the regular season that the Chiefs were cooked? Are they on pace to be better than the Patriots dynasty from the past handful of years? Also, just how far away are the Steelers from being a team that can keep a game close with Kansas City?
-A few callers chime in on last night's game, with one caller saying Brock Purdy outplayed Patrick Mahomes... Also, if Justin Fields were to be traded to Pittsburgh, do the Steelers become a team good enough to contend with Kansas City, Baltimore, and Buffalo in the AFC?
-Certainly, those who dislike Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are just jealous fans right? Is Mahomes the modern-day Michael Jordan? More callers chime in.
(Hour two with Josh Rowntree)
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletics joins for all things Steelers + a little on the Super Bowl.
-Playing the Justin Fields trade hypothetical... If the Steelers become better with Fields than with Kenny Pickett, how much better do they become? And what might the Steelers need to send the Chicago Bears in return? Are the Steelers better off with maybe signing Ryan Tannehill who was once with Steelers' OC Arthur Smith?
-Callers weigh in on the Steelers and their QB situation.
(Hour three with Josh Rowntree)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, and Pitt basketball!
-What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? And what did you think of the halftime show?
-Who could be in play to host next year's Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans?
(Hour four with Josh Rowntree)
-If the Chiefs didn't win, would Travis Kelce's mini altercation with Andy Reid have been the main takeaway from last night's game and be talked about so much more than it would have today since Kansas City won?
-A caller predicts the Pirates will win the NL Central and go 92-70... Josh then breaks down T.J. Watt not attending the recent NFL awards ceremony, calling it a clown move, especially since Watt could've been in attendance to see teammate Cam Heyward win the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. On a separate note, though, should the Steelers field calls about trading Watt if they can't contend any time soon?
-More on the thought of potentially trading T.J. Watt + reacting to the Super Bowl TV records that got absolutely crushed!
(More with Josh Rowntree)
-Did Tony Romo ruin Jim Nantz's final call when the Chiefs won the game?
-Would you welcome an NBA team to Pittsburgh? Question is, would the team get enough support, especially financially, to make it happen?
-After a caller makes a bold Pirates prediction, Josh Rowntree then breaks down T.J. Watt not attending the recent NFL awards ceremony, calling it a clown move, especially since Watt could've been in attendance to see teammate Cam Heyward win the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. On a separate note, though, should the Steelers field calls about trading Watt if they can't contend any time soon?
What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? And what did you think of the halftime show?
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, and Pitt basketball!
Mike DeFabo of The Athletics joins for all things Steelers + a little on the Super Bowl.
-Certainly, those who dislike Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are just jealous fans right? Is Mahomes the modern-day Michael Jordan? Josh Rowntree shared his thoughts.
-Remember when some people thought during the regular season that the Chiefs were cooked? Are they on pace to be better than the Patriots dynasty from the past handful of years? Also, just how far away are the Steelers from being a team that can keep a game close with Kansas City?
(FULL SHOW with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise)
-Ode to Ron Cook
-Hilarious bank story
-Myles Garret named DPOY
-Caitlin Clark's dominance
(First hour with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise)
-Colin and Paul pay an ode to Ron Cook, and share many of their favorite memories with Cookie!
-The Steelers have reportedly found their next coaches for the quarterback and wide receiver groups. The guys discuss that, before getting into the reports of a massive sports streaming service forming.
-PETA reportedly wants production of animal-themed carousels to end. Are they being a little too serious? The guys discuss.
(Hour two with Dunlap and Zeise)
-What do you make of the Super Bowl commercials? Are there too many? Are they too long?
-Have you ever participated in a Super Bowl block pool? The guys discuss that before Paul shares a hilarious story from a time at the bank.
-Should every golf tournament be like the Waste Management Open? Also, what are some of the dumbest rules in sports?
(Hour three with Dunlap and Zeise)
-A caller is concerned Usher's lyrics during the Super Bowl would be bad for children to hear...
-The guys discuss a lot of the NFL awards being handed out tonight, including Defensive Player of the Year, where Cleveland's Myles Garrett won the award over T.J. Watt.
-Colin and Paul discuss some of the best USA Olympic basketball teams.
(More with Dunlap and Zeise)
-What's to make of Sheryl Swoopes' comments about Caitlin Clark? And, could Clark be the superstar she is on one of the old UCONN teams?
-The guys discuss the NFL Hall of Fame, and the newest members who are set to be inducted.
Paul Zeise shared an absolutely hilarious story from a time he went to deposit fantasy football winnings, in all coins, to the bank.
PETA reportedly wants production of animal-themed carousels to end. Are they being a little too serious? Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise discuss.
-Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise pay an ode to Ron Cook, and share many of their favorite memories with Cookie!
-NFL officiating today
-Justin Watson's dad calls in
-New streaming group forms
-RIP Toby Keith
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-What's to make of officiating in the NFL right now? Can referees get 95-99% of the calls right, and fans still be upset? We listen in to thoughts from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the matter, before a few callers chime in.
-More on officiating in the NFL. Are officials now doing their job under a bunch of fear? Many more callers share their thoughts.
-More callers chime in on officiating in the NFL. Also, how much would you spend to attend one single sporting event? The lowest ticket for this year's Super Bowl is a little more than $9,000.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-If the right opportunity is there for the Steelers to make a trade for a quarterback, will they pounce? Colin is also debating purchasing a drone.
-A few calls on the Steelers before Doug Watson, father of Kansas City Chief and South Fayette native, Justin Watson, calls in!
-ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. are reportedly set to form a sports streaming service this year. Sounds like it'll have almost every sport imaginable available. How much would you pay? Could there be an a la carte option? And is there a risk of local blackouts?
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-What would be your bucket list of sporting events to attend? Especially if it doesn't include the Super Bowl? Callers chime in!
-More callers chime in with their bucket list of sporting events to attend.
-What's the best game on The Price is Right? Is it plinko, cliffhanger, or hole in one (or two)?
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-RIP Toby Keith. Reset on the Steelers' approach to the QB situation, with Art Rooney II telling Bob Pompeani the team is leaving all options open at the QB position for next season.
-More calls, with caller Chris stating the Steelers should trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles because Chris thinks Jalen Hurts isn't good. Interesting.
-Reset on officiating in the NFL.
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-Listen back to Larry Foote's interview with Cook & Joe from earlier today.
-Could you give a horse a beer?
Caller Chris states the Steelers should free Kenny Pickett by trading him to the Eagles because he thinks Jalen Hurts isn't good. Interesting.
What's the best game on The Price is Right? Is it plinko, cliffhanger, or hole in one (or two)?
ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. are reportedly set to form a sports streaming service this year. Sounds like it'll have almost every sport imaginable available. How much would you pay? Could there be an a la carte option? And is there a risk of local blackouts?
-Doug Watson, the father of South Fayette native and Chiefs' wide receiver Justin Watson, called in to discuss the eventful week for the Watson family!
What's to make of officiating in the NFL right now? Can referees get 95-99% of the calls right, and fans still be upset? We listen in to thoughts from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the matter, before a few callers chime in.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-An ode to Ron Cook! Colin shares his favorite memories with the Pittsburgh legend and what made Ron such a fan-favorite.
-The Steelers are reportedly moving on from Wide Receivers coach Frisman Jackson. Many fans want Hines Ward to take Jackson's spot, but is Ward truly qualified for the position? Many callers chime in.
-Colin thinks the Steelers should get in contact with UNLV offensive coordinator, and Pittsburgh native Brennan Marion in regards to their new WR's coach vacancy. More callers chime in on if Hines Ward would be the fit for that position, too.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Le'Veon Bell wants to make a comeback in the NFL, and only for the Steelers. What's to make of that? Also, is it weird for an adult to eat applesauce, or is that a kids-only food? Callers chime in on both matters.
-NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had his pre-Super Bowl media availability tonight, and Colin shared his biggest takeaways, before a hilarious call about Four Lokos and other drinks with caller Steve.
-When Bill Belichick took a page out of the Boston Globe to thank Patriots' fans, his signature was in pretty much regular print, and not cursive. Colin was blown away, with how much of an old-school guy Belichick is.
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-A little throwback to the Vinnie & Cook days, and a little beef Vinnie had with Colin one time.
-A caller thinks the Steelers should bring back Mason Rudolph and that Arthur Smith is going to help Rudolph and the offense start to click more consistently.
-Pitt DL coach Charlie Partridge is departing for the NFL. Could other college coaches start doing that more to avoid dealing with any NIL stuff?
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-Reset on Hines Ward and if he would make a great wide receivers' coach for the Steelers. Multiple callers chime in.
-Colin shared a few fascinating life things about a man in Florida, as Colin learned from the man's obituary.
-What do you make of Vontaze Burfict and his comments about the Steelers? Callers share their thoughts.
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-We listen back to some of Pittsburgh's finest who called in to Cook & Joe and congratulate Ron on his retirement!
-Reset on the Steelers' WR coach vacancy, with Colin again emphasizing the Steelers should take a strong look at Brennan Marion.
What do you make of Vontaze Burfict and his comments about the Steelers? Many callers share their thoughts.
Le'Veon Bell wants to make a comeback in the NFL, and only for the Steelers. What's to make of that? Also, is it weird for an adult to eat applesauce, or is that a kids-only food? Callers chime in on both matters.
The Steelers are reportedly moving on from Wide Receivers coach Frisman Jackson. Many fans want Hines Ward to take Jackson's spot, but is Ward truly qualified for the position? Many callers chime in.
-Caller Steve had not heard of Four Loko's before, until he and Colin Dunlap had a thorough discussion about it!
An ode to Ron Cook! Colin Dunlap shares his favorite memories with the Pittsburgh legend and what made Ron such a fan-favorite.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise)
-Do you think the Steelers need to make a few notable changes to Acrisure Stadium? Especially when it comes to the efficiency at concession stands?
-Are you a cash or card person? And should the Steelers have multiple cash-only lanes at their concession stands?
-Former Pitt defensive assistant Jeff Hafley is set to join the Green Bay Packers as their defensive coordinator, following multiple seasons as Boston College's head coach. Might we see more coaches in college leave for pro leagues because of NIL and college athletics nowadays?
(Second hour with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise)
-Who were some of the top Pittsburgh athletes you admired growing up? The guys also discuss the Penguins honoring Jaromir Jagr later this month.
-A little more on Jaromir Jagr, before the guys discuss Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney, PA!
-Arthur Smith had Ryan Tannehill with him for a handful of years, so might Tannehill join the Steelers for this season?
(Third hour with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise)
-A few callers chime in on the Steelers' quarterback situation and coaching staff.
-Would Pittsburgh be smart to implement a train in a couple spots in the North Hills? Should there be more light rail systems around Pittsburgh in general?
-How much of Acrisure Stadium should be funded by taxpayer money?
-Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise share some of their favorite stories when out at local restaurants!!
-Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise discuss the Pirates' season being right around the corner, before they get into their biggest pet peeves when golfing.
Do you think the Steelers need to make a few notable changes to Acrisure Stadium? Especially when it comes to the efficiency at concession stands? Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise discuss!
Full show with Colin Dunlap
Colin has let the hiring of Arthur Smith settle in a bit. The more he thinks about it, the more he is willing to give him a chance. He says that if you are mad about the hiring, you are more mad at the process than who was hired. He also tells a story about a guy at his bank who had his card eaten by the ATM. He has never seen it before. We take a few phone calls about the Arthur Smith hire. One caller is upset that Mike Munchak did not get hired, however Colin points out that maybe he did not want the job.
Darryl in Houston calls in to talk about the Arthur Smith hire. Colin signs off before Pitt pregame.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Colin at the very end of last night's show predicted there would be big breaking news (whether locally or nationally) that would be the talking point of tonight's show. How right he was!! Colin discusses plenty on the Steelers reportedly bringing in former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator.
-Crowded phone lines!! Callers share their thoughts on Arthur Smith joining the Steelers. Will he utilize his playmakers more, less, or the same as he did with the Falcons' best players?
-Does Snoop Dogg know the Steelers better than the team itself does?! And, how might Darnell Washington be featured in the team's offense? More callers chime in, as well.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Many more calls on the Steelers/Arthur Smith. Did the Steelers miss out on bringing in Jerrod Johnson from the Texans' organization? Was this vacancy on Pittsburgh's staff just not appetizing?
-One caller brings up if the Steelers are going through what the New England Patriots are going through right now. And, is it concerning that the Steelers only conducted three interviews for the OC position?
-Will Tom Brady do a surefire better job than Greg Olsen in the FOX booth with Kevin Burkhardt next season? Also, do we need to simply trust the Steelers on this hire?
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for everything on the Steelers' hiring of Arthur Smith!
-Is there an increased likeliness that the Steelers spend their first-round pick on an offensive lineman? Also, what's to make of people comparing Arthur Smith and Dick LeBeau, in regards to how they were really good coordinators with bad records as head coaches?
-Are you a fan of croissants? Would you ever dip one in coffee?
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-More calls on the Steelers/Arthur Smith + how many more times will Pittsburghers have to shovel snow this current season?
-More Steelers calls, with one caller thinking if Arthur Smith can get the best out of Ryan Tannehill, then he can also get the best out of Kenny Pickett.
-More calls on the Steelers + amount of snowfall left in 2024.
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for everything on the Steelers' hiring of Arthur Smith!
-Colin Dunlap at the very end of last night's show predicted there would be big breaking news that would be the talking point of tonight's show. How right he was!! Colin discusses plenty on the Steelers reportedly bringing in former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Colin shares his thoughts and takeaways from the Art Rooney II press conference earlier today, with his biggest takeaways being related to the QB situation and lack of playoff success.
-A few callers chime in on the Steelers + if you had to compliment Mike Tomlin right now, what would you say is his biggest strength?
-More calls on the Steelers. Do you think Art Rooney II is disinterested in the organization? A few callers think so, citing the Steelers are similar to the Pirates, where it's more about money/business.
(Second hour with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Jeff and Colin discuss plenty from Art Rooney II's press conference, and what approaches the Steelers need to take this offseason to put together the best team possible.
-So, how close is Patrick Mahomes to overtaking Tom Brady as the GOAT? Or has Mahomes already done so if you were to factor in the Patriots' cheating scandals n'at? Multiple callers weigh in!
-Speaking of the GOAT... A caller chimes in to say that Joe Starkey is the GOAT!! He gave thorough reasons why, too! More callers chime in on Mahomes vs Brady, as well.
(Third hour with Colin Dunlap)
-More callers chime in on Mahomes vs Brady, and where callers stand with the Chiefs' franchise in recent years.
-Many more calls on the GOAT before a little bit on who the greatest athlete of all-time is... One caller says Terry Bradshaw, once a javelin thrower, is the greatest athlete of all-time!
-What do you make of Dan Campbell's decision-making in big moments of the Lions-49ers game?
(Fourth hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Among all celebrities who are Steelers fans, who seems to be the biggest one out there?? Could it be Snoop Dogg?
-Where do you draw the line on taunting penalties in the NFL?
-So, where do you stand with Brock Purdy? Are you still waiting for him to fall back down to earth or is he truly going to be good for a long time?
So, how close is Patrick Mahomes to overtaking Tom Brady as the GOAT? Or has Mahomes already done so if you were to factor in the Patriots' cheating scandals n'at? Multiple callers weigh in!
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Jeff and Colin Dunlap discuss plenty from Art Rooney II's press conference, and what approaches the Steelers need to take this offseason to put together the best team possible.
-While on the topic of who is the GOAT of the NFL, caller Corey chimes in to say that Joe Starkey is really the GOAT!
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Is Bill Belichick not going to get a head coaching job in the NFL next season? And, if so, could it be due to his age?
-Callers chime in to share their thoughts on Bill Belichick and the coaching cycles in today's NFL.
-Caller Steve, who shared a story about an owl in his mailbox from around 6:45 on Wednesday's show, shared another story, this time about an opossum.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss plenty on the Steelers, and all of the different elements to their offseason, including the offensive coordinator position.
-Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks had an interesting post game argument with ESPN reporter Tim McMahon last night, regarding Doncic being heckled by a fan throughout the game. Where do you stand with fans heckling players?
-Callers chime in on the Luka Doncic/heckling situation. Colin also briefly tries to figure out the iphone feature "delivered quietly" for text messages.
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-Further discussion from last night on Aliquippa football. Where do you stand on all of it?
-People complained that Taylor Swift was being shown on TV too much during the Kansas City Chiefs' games against Miami and Buffalo... yet she was only on the screen for less than 1% of each broadcast.
-36 years ago to the day... "Send it in Jerome"
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-A little more on Jerome Lane's iconic dunk + fans hating on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
-Was Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh earlier today?? And, is Bill Belichick's time as a head coach truly up?
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss plenty on the Steelers, and all of the different elements to their offseason, including the offensive coordinator position.
Caller Steve, who shared a story about an owl in his mailbox on Wednesday's show, shared another story, this time about an opossum.
People complained that Taylor Swift was being shown on TV too much during the Kansas City Chiefs' games against Miami and Buffalo... yet she was only on the screen for less than 1% of each broadcast. Colin Dunlap shared his thouhgts.
(Hour 1 with Colin Dunlap)
The Steelers announced they have interviewed current Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown for their own vacant OC position. Colin poses the question: does it matter who the offensive coordinator is? He says that it does not matter who the offensive coordinator is until the Steelers fix their quarterback room. He says that they could get the greatest OC available right now but it would not matter with their current quarterbacks. However Aditi said earlier that offensive coaches she spoke to said that they could fix Kenny Pickett. A caller compares the current Steelers situation to Noll/Bradshaw. Colin points out that was 50 years ago.
PETA is apparently trying to cancel Punxsutawney Phil and Colin called them out last night. PETA responded to Colin's comments on Twitter/X. They made a full and complete statement to Colin about Phil. Colin playfully goes through the statement. He points out that Phil is living large and has a very good life. Breadman comes to the defense of Colin and Phil. The conversation abruptly shifts back to the Steelers OC job. Colin does not want Arthur Smith as the next OC because of his reaction to the season ending controversy against the Saints.
More phone calls on the Steelers OC and the PETA situation. One caller has a story about an owl stuck in his newspaper slot in his mailbox. He reached out to PETA for help and they did not help out at all. Colin asks the man to call back Thursday night for the man to tell his next story, this time about an opossum.
(Hour 2 with Colin Dunlap)
Another phone call about the Steelers OC position. He suggests that there needs to be new blood in the position and no retreads, which Colin suggests this is why this decision is not making the decision his own. Mike Sullivan, the Steelers coach, is being interviewed for potential OC positions. Colin does not understand why he is being interviewed for those jobs. The only thing Colin thinks he did is get Mason Rudolph prepared. He did not make Kenny Pickett any better.
Aliquippa lost its appeal to not have to jump to 5A in the PIAA. Colin goes into the decision behind it and why it is the wrong decision. Player safety was not taken into consideration during the process. Aliquippa does not have enough kids to match the roster of 5A schools. Colin suggests there is going to be a shift in local high school sports. He suggests that the best players may move on from high school sports to focus more on club sports and AAU. Callers chime in on the subject.
More calls on the Aliquippa situation. Colin says that if Aliquippa was a predominately white school we would not be having this conversation. Meaning the PIAA would have ruled in favor of Aliquippa if that was the case. The PIAA picks and chooses who they are going to help out.
(Hour 3 with Colin Dunlap)
Todd Helton is being named to the Hall of Fame. Colin says that the Hall of Fame vote is a sham. Helton had a 25% point jump in 4 years. Colin says you should vote for someone whenever they are eligible if you think they are HOF worthy. A caller chimed in to say that Colin's point about Aliquippa is wrong and is dividing. Colin says that the PIAA's lack of looking at transfers on a case by case basis is based on racial issues.
Even more phone calls on the PIAA decision of Aliquippa football. Colin says that 15 and 16 year old kids do not get to choose where they live. A caller proposes a grace period for 'transfers'. Colin disagrees with it. There should be a thorough process when looking at transfers.
More callers chime in on the PIAA decision. Colin turns on the Murray State vs Bradley basketball game and poses a trivia question. What WPIAL player went on the play for Bradley?
(Hour 4 with Colin Dunlap)
The conversation dives into officiating in sports right now. We have the technology to have the correct calls made. However it disrupts the flow of the game so much, is it worth it to over officiate? Colin points out that human error is a part of life and is necessary. He also does not think officiating has gotten worse lately.
Colin reminisces about George Aikens and their fried chicken and fish. He says times have changed as kids do not take their time with food these days.
The Steelers are interviewing younger coaches for their offensive coordinator positions. What would the Steelers do if a potential OC who is a great candidate says they need a new QB?
(Hour 4.5 with Colin Dunlap)
Dwan Walker, the mayor of Aliquippa calls in to talk to Colin about the PIAA decision that ruled against the Quips.
Colin cannot get enough of the story of Paul Zeise being against remote car starts due to fears of his car being stolen or catching on fire.
The mayor of Aliquippa Dwan Walker calls in to talk about the PIAA decision about Aliquippa. He does not mince words when it comes to the call.
The Steelers are interviewing younger coaches for their open offensive coordinator position. If a new candidate says the Steelers would need a new quarterback, what should the Steelers do?
Colin poses a question about officiating and if they are too hands on. What do you think?
Colin turns on the TV to see Murray State play Bradley. He poses a trivia question about Bradley. Can someone answer before the segment is over?
The decision by the PIAA to not help the Aliquippa Quips is a controversial one. Colin says it is because of something Chris in California has an issue with.
Colin continues to talk about the Aliquippa decision made by the PIAA and listeners have their theories.
The PIAA makes their decision in the Aliquippa reclassification appeal and Colin believes it is the wrong one.
The Steelers are starting their interviews with potential offensive coordinators. Colin asks does it matter who they hire with their current quarterback situation?
-Colin Dunlap shares his thoughts on how might the Pirates use big-name relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman.
-PETA reportedly wants to replace the legendary Punxsutawney Phil with a flip of a coin instead. What's to make of that?? Colin Dunlap shared his thoughts.
-Colin Dunlap addresses former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury being a potential name for the vacant Steelers' offensive coordinator position.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-The Steelers are rumored to be interested in Rams' Pass Game Coordinator/QBs coach Zac Robinson. Colin gives his thoughts, before addressing Duke's Kyle Filipowski's postgame comments after their loss to Pitt from Saturday night.
-Callers chime in on Kyle Filipowski's remarks/Blake Hinson celebrating in front of the Duke student section.
-A topic from the PM Team earlier... What Pittsburgh sports moment broke your heart the most? A caller shared the Pirates losing to the Braves back in the day.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-BREAKING: Pirates have reportedly signed big-name MLB relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Also, what's to make of Bills fans throwing snowballs at games?
-Why do some people think it's bad that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are a thing? Colin says them being together is an awesome thing for the NFL/sports and that people are trying to find an excuse to be upset about it.
-Some are worried about Aroldis Chapman and Andrew McCutchen being teammates because of an incident from a while ago.... but people forget they were teammates with the Yankees in 2018!
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-Many callers chime in on where they stand with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
-More calls on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce + court-storming in college sports?
-Are the Steelers in a rebuild right now? Does the team need a new voice on defense?
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-Former Pittsburgh Pirate Travis Snider joins! Travis discusses life after baseball, with plenty on his new guidebook, Hero, about parenting & youth sports.
-Reset on Pitt vs Duke from earlier, and Kyle Filipowski's post game comments. Callers chime in on that.
-Reset on the most heartbreaking Pittsburgh sports moments ever.
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, with plenty on the team reportedly signing Aroldis Chapman.
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Travis Snider joins! Travis discusses life after baseball, with plenty on his new guidebook, Hero, about parenting & youth sports.
-Why do some people think it's bad that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are a thing? Colin Dunlap says them being together is an awesome thing for the NFL/sports and that people are trying to find an excuse to be upset about it.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Did this Mike Tomlin presser just hit differently today? Colin thinks so, and he shares his thoughts on some of his biggest takeaways from Tomlin's presser.
-Many callers chime in on Tomlin's presser + how the team could approach the offensive coordinator position for next season.
-More calls + how might the Rooney family view this unique offseason for their team?
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers!
-During the very chilly Chiefs-Dolphins game last weekend, there were many phone calls to Kansas City police because of fans getting hypothermia. It raises a question, how cold of a Steelers game could YOU attend?? Numerous callers chime in on that!
-Many more calls on how cold a Steelers game one could attend!
(Third hour with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers!
-So, who could the Steelers be looking for as their next offensive coordinator? What kind of elements are they looking for in each candidate?
-A mini tutorial on how to approach the crazy snow storm that's expected for Friday.
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-Is it acceptable to have expectations lower than a Super Bowl for the Steelers?
-A few more thoughts on Mike Tomlin's presser + a huge offseason ahead.
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers, with plenty to discuss from Mike Tomlin's press conference!
-Remember the euphoria, as a kid, of waking up and finding out that school for the day was cancelled?? Colin Dunlap reminisces!!
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers, with plenty from Mike Tomlin's closing press conference earlier today.
-Colin Dunlap says Thursday's press conference from Mike Tomlin hit different than most. He explains why.
(Hour 1 with Colin Dunlap)
Colin begins the show with Mike Tomlin. Is it possible for him to co-exist with a hot shot offensive coordinator? Colin believes the next OC should be a "next in line" kind of guy who may only be here for only a year or two. It is not that they should get someone like that, it is that they need to get someone like that. Colin suggests maybe if Mike Tomlin's contract could become a year to year topic. He also suggests that Tomlin may want "yes men" as his assistants. Tomlin may have too much power when it comes to hiring the people around him.
We open the phone lines to listeners about Mike Tomlin. Some believe that Tomlin has become bigger than the Steelers. Callers come in and talk about what the "standard" has become in Pittsburgh. The standard has changed from when Bill Cowher was head coach. Stability has become the thing that has been hurting the Steelers are of late. They continue to double down and give Tomlin free reign. Colin would like to see Art Rooney II hold Tomlin to a higher standard and hold Tomlin accountable for Tomlin walking off a press conference.
Funny signs are now banned in the US as of 2026. The AP suggests that the humor can be distracting or misunderstood. Colin disagrees with this. Colin goes through some of the electronic road signs that are now not allowed. Phone lines are open and people are making puns with the signs. The conversation then shifts back into the Steelers and Mike Tomlin.
(Hour 2 with Colin Dunlap)
We open the phone lines again to listeners about the Steelers and Mike Tomlin. Callers go over the various reasons why Tomlin still has a job and why he should not have a job. A caller says it does not bother him that Kenny Pickett did not partake in the end of year media availability while another brings up Matt Canada much to Colin's insistence to move on from Canada.
Colin had a conversation with Paul Zeise about remote starters being a great invention. Zeise disagreed with him, saying he believes his car could catch on fire. He also thinks someone could just steal the car, even though cars need keys in them to drive. A caller points out that some dealerships are now charging a subscription fee for the remote starters with mobile apps. The same caller compares Mike Tomlin to Marvin Lewis, who just could not win a playoff game. Colin then talks about the report that Colts' owner Jim Irsay was hospitalized and found unresponsive back in December.
A reporter in Tampa Bay asked Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles how they will play through the weather in Detroit. However the Lions play in a dome. Colin comes to defend the reporter who asked the question. The Buccaneers do not have as many reporters.
(Hour 3 with Colin Dunlap)
Colin poses a question to listeners. If you had one question for Mike Tomlin, what would it be? A caller points out that even if you asked a question you would not get a true answer. Most of the questions would be centered around the offense and how it needs to be improved going into next season,
More calls on what people would ask Mike Tomlin at a mock press conference. Callers keep confusing Percy Harvin and Pressly Harvin. Colin says you should not waste your one and only question on a punter.
Callers continue to chime in about the mock Mike Tomlin press conference. Randy in Beaver Falls starts to talk about how electric cars are running up his electric bill. Colin is confused.
(Hour 4 with Colin Dunlap)
More calls on Tomlin, electric cars, and more. One caller comes to the defense of Randy in Beaver Falls.
Colin has a back and forth with a listener about Mike Tomlin and his reaction to the Brooke Pryor question. The caller and Colin talk about what potential offensive coordinators that the Steelers could hire that could compliment Tomlin.
Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns was set to return from injury tonight. However he cannot get out of the house because of the ice on his street. Which leads into Colin talking about his new addiction. His new addiction is watching live video of storm trackers chasing storms. He poses the question on whether or not the situation is too dangerous for people to stream.
(Hour 4.5 with Colin Dunlap)
Colin brings up the name Klint Kubiak as a potential offensive coordinator for the Steelers. He also says that this is a time where Mike Tomlin cannot have his fingerprints all over the next hire. Tomlin should be able to have some input, however he should not be the only one in the hiring process.
Final phone calls of the night. What do people think the Steelers should do for the OC position? Colin talks a little bit about how he thinks Justin Fields should be the guy the Steelers go after for their starting QB position.
Mike Tomlin, electric cars, and Joe Biden among many topics from Randy in Beaver Falls.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was asked about weather in Detroit being a factor in the upcoming Lions-Bucs game even though they will be playing in a dome. Also, what is happening with Jim Irsay?
Mike Tomlin walked out of a press conference and has not said a word about it since. Colin thinks Art Rooney needs to hold Tomlin more accountable.
Is it possible for Mike Tomlin to bring in a young, up and coming coordinator, and be able to co-exist with them?
-Tuesday night with Colin Dunlap: How can anyone defend the Steelers right now? When does Steelers' ownership finally come to the conclusion that something isn't right with the franchise?
-Many fans called in to talk with Colin Dunlap about the Steelers' loss to Buffalo, Mike Tomlin's job status, and more.
(Hour 1 with Colin Dunlap)
An absolutely crazy day in football coaching across professional and collegiate sports. Pete Carroll is out in Seattle while Nick Saban announces his retirement. Colin dives into the fact that Mike Tomlin will not be interested in the Alabama job. Should the Marshawn Lynch non-play call cost Pete Carroll the Hall of Fame? Throwing the ball is arguably the worst play call in all of football history. Colin says he cannot put Pete Carroll in the Hall of Fame because of that one decision.
44% of teams make the NFL playoffs. Is that too many teams that make the playoffs? We open the phone lines to listeners. Bill Belichick is also among the coaching legends that may be moving on from their job. Is Belichick one of the greatest of all time even with the amount of cheating he did? Some believe that coaches should be held to the same standard as players, ie: Bonds, Barry. The conversation shifts back to Pete Carroll. Colin is adamant that Pete Carroll is not a Hall of Famer because of the Lynch decision.
A caller chimes in to talk about the Hall of Fame discussion between the NFL and MLB. The discussion morphs into hypocrisy in the voting system across all sports. Then a hard right turn takes the conversation into Buffalo Chicken Dip. With the discussion surrounding the possible boycott of wings, Colin prefers Buffalo Chicken Dip over chicken wings. Callers chime in and agree with him. One caller says bone-in wings are too much work.
(Hour 2 with Colin Dunlap)
Colin says he can no longer talk about Kenny Pickett. So we take more calls on Buffalo Chicken Dip vs Buffalo Chicken Wings. A caller says Buffalo chicken dip is better at home while wings are better at a bar. Since the Steelers are in Buffalo on Sunday a caller says Duff's is better than Anchor in Buffalo. Which is apparently a massive debate in Buffalo. What is the proper side with chicken wings, carrots or celery? Ranch or Blue Cheese. Callers are divided on the subject.
Colin asks listeners what percentage that they would give the Steelers to win the game against Buffalo on Sunday. Colin gives them a 31% chance at winning. Callers chime in. Most are optimistic that the Steelers could beat Buffalo.
Troy Polamalu spoke about Mike Tomlin and defended him. Colin goes into the topic. Callers chime in to talk about Tomlin and more about the % chances they would give the Steelers. Colin says that the Steelers have the edge in the running back category. He also says that Joe Gibbs does not get enough credit.
(Hour 3 with Colin Dunlap)
Mike DeFabo from The Athletic joins the show. Mike talks about what to expect from Mason Rudolph this Sunday. He thinks the best chance the Steelers have this Sunday is the weather. The worse weather the better because it limits Josh Allen. He goes into what George Pickens could do this Sunday and the "delicate balance" that the Steelers need to keep him involved. The Steelers have two punters on the roster right now Colin and Mike both agree it is interesting, albeit one is on the practice squad. Mike also weighs in on the chicken wing debate. Mike also says he is pushing for his first wedding dance to be the Cotton Eye Joe
If a child were to ask their parents for a Steelers jersey, what player would they ask for? Callers chime in and answers vary from TJ Watt to Joey Porter Jr.
A caller brings up the point spread in the Steelers/Bills game this Sunday. Colin says that people need to stop taking the point spread so personally. He also says that lately sports talk personalities try to tell people how to bet and hyper analyze everything. He says these "betting experts" never give their records of placing bets. Callers chime in on betting and what some personalities say.
(Hour 4 with Colin Dunlap)
More calls on betting and chicken wings. One caller tells us his friend is a casino runner and always suggests taking the underdog all the time.
More phone calls about chicken wings. Some older callers tell us a time where chicken wings were not popular and restaurants would give them away for free.
NFL ratings are up again this season. More people are watching the NFL more than ever right now. Colin wonders if Tony Romo has lost his star power. Is Tony getting worse in his commentary?
(Hour 4.5 with Colin Dunlap)
More into the coaching moves that happened today including Nick Saban and Pete Carroll. Colin compares the numbers between Carroll and Bill Cowher. He says that Cowher was not a slam dunk hall of famer, which does not bode well for Carroll. He once again brings up the Russell Wilson interception being the one singular decision about Carroll not being in the Hall of Fame.
Colin dives back into the people who take the spread against the Steelers personally. The Steelers are current 10 point underdogs against the Buffalo Bills and people are mad about it. Colin suggests that no one is out to get Steelers fans.
Colin ponders if Tony Romo has lost his star power in the broadcast booth. A caller chimes in and suggests the Steelers should use a wildcat formation and Colin disagrees.
A caller talks about the Steelers betting spread and seems to take the Steelers being underdogs personally. Colin dives into betting and why people should choose what they want instead of listening to experts.
Steelers beat writer for The Athletic joins the show to talk about the upcoming Steelers playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
Colin gives his percentage of a chance that he gives the Steelers on Sunday. Is it better or worse than 50%?
The Buffalo Chicken Dip vs Chicken wing topic evolves into which is better: Duff's or Anchor Bar?
Listeners call in to discuss which is better, Buffalo Chicken Dip or Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Colin opens the show with the breaking news that Nick Saban has retired from the University of Alabama. Pete Carroll is also out in Seattle. Is Carroll a Hall of Fame coach?
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Colin analyzes all of the Steelers games that T.J. Watt missed. The team is 1-10, but a good number of the losses were not blowouts. Colin still says the team not having Watt is so much bigger than you think.
-Was Mike Tomlin a little rude after he was asked a simple question regarding the team's QB depth chart earlier today? We snag calls on that matter, and many on the playoff game vs Buffalo.
-Many more calls on Tomlin's press conference.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Why do people hate Duke? Is it because of how much they've won a ton?
-Are Pittsburghers making too big a deal of boycotting Buffalo sauce for the week? And, what's to make of this Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel drama?
-More calls on the Steelers + T.J. Watt being out for Sunday's game.
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-We hear from Audacy NFL Insider Peter King (via Cook & Joe) on Mike Tomlin.
-We snag a few more calls on the why some people hate Duke.
Was Mike Tomlin a little rude after he was asked a simple question regarding the team's QB depth chart earlier today? Callers chime in on that matter, and many on the playoff game vs Buffalo.
Colin Dunlap analyzes all of the Steelers games that T.J. Watt missed. The team is 1-10, but a good number of the losses were not blowouts. Colin still says the team not having Watt is so much bigger than you think.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Cool, the Steelers are in the playoffs. Is it a successful season, though? Not yet, according to Colin Dunlap, who has preached since the summer that this season will not be successful without a playoff win. And, no, T.J. Watt's injury does not change Colin's decision.
-Could ESPN/ABC have done better when it came to the condensation on the cameras during the rainy Steelers-Ravens game? We also snag numerous calls on the Steelers' season + game plan against Buffalo.
-Many more calls on the Steelers' season + upcoming game vs Buffalo.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Did the Saints break an unwritten rule that fired up now former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith? Many callers chime in on that scenario + the Steelers' chances in the playoffs.
-A caller mentioned that they enjoyed watching the raindrops on the camera lens from Steelers-Ravens. Yes, you read that right.
-More calls on the Steelers + the hot take from the previous segment.
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers + their playoff game vs Buffalo, and Pitt basketball's season.
-What's to make of a NFL playoff game being streamed exclusively on Peacock? Many calls chime in on that matter.
-Many more calls on not just some NFL games being exclusively on a stream, but now the fact a playoff one is.
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-Many more calls on the Peacock game/streaming, with one caller from the area confused why they don't get Pirates' games when they've purchased a package from MLB (they mustn't have seen the note about local blackouts)
-More calls, with one making a BOLD prediction and saying T.J. Watt will rise up and play against the Bills and that the Steelers will win the game!!
-Briefly, what's to make of the Alaskan Airlines flight that lost a door mid-flight? How would you make it up to customers on that flight?
(More with Colin Dunlap)
Is a camp battle between Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett next offseason worth it, when you consider Rudolph has played better than Pickett? More calls chime in, as well.
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for all things Steelers + their playoff game vs Buffalo, and Pitt basketball's season.
Caller Paul with the wildest take of the night says he was a fan of seeing the raindrops on the camera lenses during the Steelers-Ravens game, despite the blurriness! It certainly had Colin Dunlap stunned!
Cool, the Steelers are in the playoffs. Is it a successful season, though? Not yet, according to Colin Dunlap, who has preached since the summer that this season will not be successful without a playoff win. And, no, T.J. Watt's injury does not change Colin's decision.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-What would you deem a successful season for the Steelers, this season? Colin stands firm in his thoughts from all the way to the beginning of the season, in that the Steelers must win a playoff game.
-Who is the Steelers' biggest rival? If it's not Baltimore, is it surely Cincinnati or Cleveland? Or an ol' school rival like the Dallas Cowboys? Callers chime in!
-More calls on who the Steelers' biggest rival is, before Colin discusses plenty on the NFL's TV ratings over recent years.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss all things Steelers! Colin and Jeff get into the season, Kenny Pickett vs Mason Rudolph, and where the team can improve in the 2024 offseason.
-A caller says the Steelers should fire their entire coaching staff, citing the team has a good amount of talented players, but the coaches didn't know how to execute plays.
-Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield joins to discuss the PIAA's controversial decision to move Aliquippa to class 5A.
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-Reaction/overall thoughts on the PIAA moving Aliquippa up, with plenty of callers chiming in to give their thoughts. Is there a huge safety issue at hand?
Also, could Lincoln Park basketball end up in a similar situation?
(More with Colin Dunlap)
-More calls on Aliquippa football.
-How impactful might this weekend's nor'easter be on Steelers-Ravens?
Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield and Colin Dunlap discuss plenty on the PIAA's controversial decision to move Aliquippa to class 5A.
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss all things Steelers! Colin and Jeff get into the season, Kenny Pickett vs Mason Rudolph, and where the team can improve in the 2024 offseason.
What would you deem a successful season for the Steelers, this season? Colin Dunlap stands firm in his thoughts from all the way to the beginning of the season, in that the Steelers must win a playoff game.
(Hour 1 with Colin Dunlap)
Kenny Pickett enters Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens as the number 2 quarterback on the Steelers roster. Will he be back as the starter in the 2024 season? Colin poses the question on who will be the starter, Pickett, Mason Rudolph or someone else? A caller chimes in and thinks that Kenny Pickett's time in Pittsburgh is done. Colin explores that maybe fans have moved on from Pickett. Another note that Colin brings up is that the Steelers need to move on from Mason Cole.
We open the phone lines to listeners. Opinions vary from hiring Jim Harbaugh to replace Mike Tomlin to Justin Fields being the next QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Colin says the talent line between Fields and the current Steelers QB is not even close.
Colin thinks that high numbers(no higher than 55) in basketball should not be allowed. The officials should be able to use one hand to signal foul calls. We take more phone calls about Mike Tomlin's regular season record and listener thoughts on that. Most people agree regular season records do not matter when Tomlin has not won a playoff game in a long time.
(Hour 2 with Colin Dunlap)
The Athletic's Mike DeFabo joins the show to talk about the current Kenny Pickett situation. Mike goes in depth about the situation and the reporting/speculating regarding the situation. The Ravens are not playing Lamar Jackson on Sunday. The Steelers run game has gotten going as of late. Mike dives into why that is happening now and not in the beginning of the year.
Producer Charlie has been pronouncing Monroeville incorrectly, apparently. Colin gives him a lesson in Pittsburgh dialect. Colin is confused about the obsession with Stanley Cups. No, not the trophy. The water bottles that are called Stanley Cups. The conversation shifts to the Steelers playoff hopes and their possible chances in the postseason.
Colin takes more phone calls on Mike Tomlin and the Steelers playoff chances. A caller asks Colin how he responds to being criticized for a controversial-esque take. Colin goes in depth about how he more or less defends himself and lifts the curtain behind the scenes about journalism and sources.
(Hour 3 with Colin Dunlap)
Colin opens the phone lines. He believes the Steelers should cut their losses and go after Justin Fields. Who's fault is it that Kenny Pickett has not had any success as the starting quarterback?
Myles Garrett tried to ruin Mason Rudolph's reputation a few years ago and that rubs Colin the wrong way. We also get into New Year's Resolutions and why Colin does not do them. More callers chime in to discuss the current Steelers QB room.
Colin says he drinks 8-10 cups of coffee before 10am. While talking about coffee and why is there an addiction to Starbucks? Colin says he will drink coffee from anywhere other than Starbucks? The conversation shifts back to the Steelers and Mason Rudolph. More callers say that Kenny Pickett is not the guy and Mason is the guy right now. A caller says that Colin's Starbucks take is his greatest one ever.
(Hour 4 with Colin Dunlap)
Noah Hiles joins the show to discuss the current state of the Pitt Panthers Men's Basketball team. They have yet to win a game in the ACC and dropped a game last night to North Carolina.
More phone calls on Mason Rudolph and the Steelers. The only reason why we keep talking about it is because they are winning. Colin brought in a frozen hibachi meal at Whole Foods. Hibachi is a thing that Colin has "sworn off".
A caller believes that the Steelers wrote off Mason Rudolph and they should not be surprised by Rudolph's play. The Steelers had him graded highly so they should not be shocked by how well he has played recently.
(Hour 4.5 with Colin Dunlap)
Would Mason be further along if Big Ben helped him along in the beginning instead of not wanting him to be drafted. The biggest story has become when does Kenny Pickett become the guy again? Does he ever? More phone calls on the current quarterback situation.
Final phone calls of the evening. Colin finds it hard for him to not root for Mason Rudolph.
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Noah Hiles comes on to talk about what has gone wrong with the Pitt Men's basketball team, as they dropped another game in conference play.
What would Colin do with the Steelers QB situation going into 2024? Is Justin Fields an option?
A caller chimes in about Colin and a contradicting report about Kenny Pickett. How does Colin respond to criticism?
Mike joins the show to dive into the current Kenny Pickett situation. What will the Steelers do in 2024 at the position?
A caller comes in to chime in on their view about Mike Tomlin's record of non-losing season. Colin does not like the hype, but the caller disagrees. Which side is right?
Mason Rudolph has made the Steelers quarterback spot a position of national attention. Did Kenny refuse to sit? Colin says no, but he does ask who will be the QB for the Steelers in 2024?
The Steelers wouldn't let Kenny Pickett lie to the media, right? Colin Dunlap took issue with those who think he may have on Tuesday.
-Callers give their thoughts on all things Steelers, the QB situation, and Saturday's game against Baltimore.
It's a Monday Night with Paul Zeise!
-So... why was Kenny Pickett on the inactives' list for the Steelers yesterday? Was he actually not cleared to play? Who's telling the truth about the situation?
-What do you make of when players and coaches say they are "keeping receipts"?? Is it fair for George Pickens to say he kept receipts, despite some questionable performances from multiple weeks ago?
-Was Florida State snubbed out of the College Football Playoff? Does it make you more appreciative of a bigger playoff format in the future? Now, could the amount of players opting out be less, or possibly stay the same under the new format?
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, with plenty on Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for all things Penguins, and the team's recent good stretch of games.
-Taking a look at the week 18 NFL games/playoff scenarios. If the Steelers win on Saturday, what's the likelihood that everything else the team needs will fall into place?
If Mason Rudolph plays well against Baltimore on Saturday, and whether the Steelers make the playoffs or not, has he solidified himself a spot on an NFL roster next season, whether that's with the Steelers or not? Paul Zeise gives his thoughts.
Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins, as he and Paul discuss everything surrounding the College Football Playoff, including Michigan defeating Alabama in overtime. The guys also discuss plenty along the Big Ten and all of the upcoming realignment in college football.
Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt basketball, as Paul and Noah discuss the Panthers' tough loss to Syracuse on Saturday, and preview Tuesday's game vs North Carolina.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for all things Penguins, and the team's recent good stretch of games.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, with plenty on Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph.
So... why was Kenny Pickett on the inactives list for the Steelers yesterday? Was he actually not cleared to play? Who's telling the truth about the situation? Paul Zeise gives his thoughts.
(Thursday night with Paul Zeise)
-If Mason Rudolph plays really well against Cincinnati, and Kenny Pickett is healthy enough, who do you start for the Seattle game next week?
-What's to make of everything surrounding George Pickens lately? Is it valid enough for him to not block on a play to avoid potential injury?
-Alex Nedeljkovic gets the net for the Penguins against Carolina. Is this the classic case of riding the "hot hand" if you're the Penguins?
College football is already crazy, but now it seems to get even crazier come bowl season with players sitting out and others transferring. And, is conference realignment too out of control? Paul Zeise gives his thoughts.
If Mason Rudolph plays really well against Cincinnati, and Kenny Pickett is healthy enough, who do you start for the Seattle game next week? Paul Zeise gives his thoughts.
(Monday night with Paul Zeise)
-Pirates have reportedly signed LHP Martin Perez to a one year deal. Paul reacts to that, before getting into the Steelers' loss to Indianapolis. What kind of meetings do ownership and Mike Tomlin have this offseason?
-Does this Steelers team have a different feel than previous ones, who also endured tough seasons? And, are people making too many excuses for this Steelers' disappointing season based on injuries? Or is that question not fair, considering every team always has multiple injuries to deal with?
-Have the Steelers reached the point where George Pickens needs to be benched because of his behavioral issues? Is that potentially going to be the move that finally gets the message to him?
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates, including a breakdown of the Bucs signing World Champion Martin Perez, and how soon Andrew McCutchen could officially return to the team.
Have the Steelers reached the point where George Pickens needs to be benched? Is that potentially going to be a move that finally gets the message to him? Paul Zeise discusses.
Pirates have reportedly signed LHP Martin Perez to a one year deal. Paul Zeise reacts to that, before getting into the Steelers' loss to Indianapolis. What kind of meetings do ownership and Mike Tomlin have this offseason?
(Thursday show with Paul Zeise)
-Paul says it's very clear there is no more "Steeler way," citing money and social media have taken a little motivation away from players to win. He also says it's more than just the Steelers, and that it's a league-wide thing, and in more than just the NFL.
-We hear from T.J. Watt from earlier today, before Paul discusses the Steelers' incredibly important game against Indianapolis on Saturday. Is this the kind of game the Steelers win out of nowhere?
-We hear a little from George Pickens. Is he not doing his job well enough on the field? And, will the Steelers realistically make it to the playoffs? Will they be in a position at the end of the season where they'll retain coach Tomlin and others for 2024?
How far has the transfer portal gone, in Paul Zeise's opinion? And, what's to make of some college athletes being able to play or at least be on a team for six, seven, maybe eight different seasons?
Paul Zeise says it's very clear there is no more "Steeler way," citing money and social media have taken a little motivation away from players to win. He also says it's more than just the Steelers, and that it's a league-wide thing, and in more than just the NFL.
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Will there ever be a perfect NFL, when you factor in all of the parody and everything? Would NFL executives say they are having a good season? Callers chime in with their thoughts.
-More callers express their thoughts on parody in the NFL. Also, what's to make of some of the officiating across the league?
-What's to make of Mike Tomlin's future? Will he still be the Steelers' head coach? Is Art Rooney II too loyal to Tomlin?
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things Steelers!
-Do you like the Shohei Ohtani contract? Colin gives his thoughts on that, before discussing the unique construction of the contract.
-Colin and Paul Zeise had quite the time at a bar years ago in Indianapolis, when someone was upset with Zeise and confronted him....
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-More on officiating in the NFL, before Colin gets into NBC not bringing back Al Michaels for the upcoming NFL playoffs.
-Should Antonio Brown retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler?
-There's "Should Antonio Brown retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler?" but then there's, "Would you let Antonio Brown retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler?" Many callers chime in.
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-Many more calls from Steelers fans on where they stand with Antonio Brown.
-Continuation on the parody n'at in the NFL this season. Despite so many QB injuries, has this been one of the more entertaining seasons in recent years?
-Breaking: Pirates announce Catcher Endy Rodriguez will miss the entire 2024 season, following elbow surgery.
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates. Colin Dunlap and Jason discuss Endy Rodriguez missing the upcoming season, as well as the Pirates reportedly signing veteran 1B/DH Rowdy Tellez.
-The Pirates announced Endy Rodriguez will miss the 2024 season, due to elbow surgery. Colin Dunlap reacts to the news.
-Catch many of your favorites from The Fan and Audacy Pittsburgh for Holiday karaoke at Mike's Beer Bar on Wednesday night!
Colin and Paul Zeise had quite the time at a bar years ago in Indianapolis, when someone was upset with Zeise and confronted him....
Do you like the Shohei Ohtani contract? Colin Dunlap gives his thoughts on that, before discussing the unique construction of the contract.
Steelers Insider Mike DeFabo of The Athletics joins! Mike and Colin Dunlap discuss the team's recent struggles and a little on the team's future.
Colin Dunlap open's tonight's show with what's to make of all of the parody across the NFL. What do you think/ Callers share their opinions, too.
(Hour 1 with Josh Rowntree)
Rock meets bottom. If you are going to point the finger at someone, Josh says it is actually Art Rooney. Josh says that Rooney is the one that has let mediocrity go on for too long. While Mike Tomlin is the one that constructs the team, Rooney is the one that allows it to happen. The blame can go all around the organization, but it needs to land at the very top.
We open the phone lines to many Steelers fans from Pittsburgh to North Carolina. Fans agree with Josh and add in that it is also Tomlin's fault. The consensus is that the message of "The Standard is the Standard" has gone flat.
The calls continue to roll in. One caller believes that the loss to Jacksonville in 2018 was the moment they knew that Mike Tomlin needed to go. Josh also goes into how the complacency and being stagnant has hurt the Steelers with Tomlin.
(Hour 2 with Josh Rowntree)
Mike DeFabo joins the show to talk about the Steelers and what song he is going to sing for Christmas Karaoke at Mike's Beer Bar. Mike says that losing Kenny Pickett to injury is a massive loss to the Steelers leadership. He says that the Steelers' answer is to do a National search for a coordinator who will come in and help the offense and possibly replace Mike Tomlin. Mike does not see Art Rooney moving on from Mike Tomlin.
Josh has not seen the city of Pittsburgh turn on Mike Tomlin like this before. Josh says it has been bad in the past but now it is rational for them to want Tomlin to leave. Josh takes more calls. One caller does not think you should fire Tomlin, but you should trade him instead to gain assets.
More phone calls. One caller suggests that Big Ben should come in and become the new offensive coordinator. Josh does not think there is any chance that it happens. Caller from Honolulu, Hawaii chimes in about Tomlin.
(Hour 3 with Josh Rowntree)
Mike Warfield, head coach of the Aliquippa Quips joins the show to talk about their undefeated run to a State Championship. He takes none of the credit for the success and tells us that his assistant coaches are the ones that deserve all the credit for their success and how proud of them he is. He wants the narrative to change that they are just a sports school and that takes time, but he is proud of where they are now.
Josh listens to a quote from Ryan Clark who says that Mike Tomlin needs to change. Josh suspects that Tomlin may have lost the locker room. Phone lines are re-opened.
More phone calls as Josh tries to fit everyone in as there are many reactions to the Steelers current state.
(Hour 4 with Josh Rowntree)
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Steelers now comes onto the show and tries to explain what is happening with the Steelers right now. What needs to change? Who should start at QB for the Steelers going forward?
The Penguins lost again. They did not score on the power play, again. They are now 0 for their last 37 on the power play and have not scored a power play goal in their last 13 games. The phone lines are opened back up to talk about the Steelers. Who amongst the Fan staff has the most 'rizz?'
What is it with the National Media when it comes to defending Mike Tomlin?
(Hour 4.5 with Josh Rowntree)
Josh puts his final touches on the difference in Mike Tomlin coverage between local and media coverage. He accepts his final phone calls of the night. Josh also plays what Rich Eisen said on his radio show earlier today including his shoutout to a FAN personality.
The National Radio host also gave a shoutout to FAN Personality Chris Mueller, although he might have said his name wrong.
Who among the FAN staff would be best at karaoke? Who has the most "rizz"? Also who in the world is Dr. Cornfedder?
Alan Saunders joins the show to talk about the current state of the Pittsburgh Steelers. What does Alan think about Mike Tomlin? What are the chances that Tomlin is not with the Steelers next year?
What happens when Ryan Clark, who is a former player under Tomlin, is saying things in Pittsburgh needs to change?
Aliquippa Head Coach Mike Warfield joins the show to talk about their recent state championship. What does it mean for Mike to have such a monumental win for the school?
Josh continues to answer phone calls. Would Big Ben become the new OC? Caller from Honolulu has a suggestion.
Where do the Steelers go from here? Mike DeFabo joins the show to try and provide answers. Also, what song will Mike sing at Christmas Karaoke?
Josh talks to listeners after his open. What do callers have to say about the current state of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin?
Is this rock bottom for the Pittsburgh Steelers after another loss against a 2 win team this late in the season? Josh has a suggestion as to who is to blame.
(Hour 1 with Donny Football)
We take a trip down memory lane and look back at the history of the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots.
Donny dives into the Marco Gonzales trade. Who is the best "Player to be Named Later"? The Pirates have a trend of offseason moves with left handed pitching. Is it getting old?
The Steelers are bringing back the fan favorite gold end zones for the game against the Patriots tomorrow night. Donny proposes an idea to where the gold end zones can be permanent even though they share a field with the Pitt Panthers.
(Hour 2 with Donny Football)
We hear from Mitch Trubisky before his start tomorrow night against the Patriots. Donny does a comparison between Trubisky and Kenny Pickett. What should we expect from Trubiusky tomorrow night?
Jon Ledyard joins the show to talk about the Steelers loss to the Arizona Cardinals. What is the difference between Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky, if there is any? He dives into how the rookies are playing for the Steelers, specifically Keanu Benton and Joey Porter Jr. He also has a hard time seeing the Steelers winning a playoff game if they get there.
Donny talks about the Penguins current standing at the end of the first period. He reviews what happened the last time the Penguins were in Tampa Bay which included Tristian Jarry scoring a goal.
Who will win in the matchup of the Backyard Brawl on the court, Pitt or West Virginia? Noah Hiles joins the show to make his prediction and more.
Donny dives into some of the comments made by starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky before the Steelers' game against the New England Patriots.
Jon Ledyard comes onto the show to discuss the horrible loss the Pittsburgh Steelers had against the Arizona Cardinals. Are the Steelers better off with Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett?
Does the trade for yet another left handed starter move the needle for the Pirates to become relevant?
Donny opens the show and brings up the recent history between the two storied franchises that are the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots. Is it as one sided as it seems in recent years?
(First hour with Josh Rowntree)
-Sure, upsets happen in the NFL and sports, but just how embarrassing would it be if the Steelers truly overlooked the then 2-10 Cardinals before playing them? Is this the worst loss in the Mike Tomlin era?
-Callers weigh in on the state of the Steelers, with one caller stating he hopes the Patriots win on Thursday, so that it potentially provides a major wakeup call to the Rooney's.
-More calls on the Steelers, and Mike Tomlin's responsibility during these recent struggling seasons.
(Hour two with Josh Rowntree)
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins for everything around the state of the Steelers.
-Is "bottoming out" a good thing for the Steelers for the remainder of the season?
-Josh had a tweet regarding a lot of the elements surrounding Kenny Pickett's season; all elements which haven't exactly helped Pickett succeed this year. Many people in the comments came after Josh, but he made a pretty good case. Just look at all of the elements that surround San Francisco's Brock Purdy!
(Hour three with Josh Rowntree)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for everything on the Steelers, and Thursday night's game against New England.
-We hear from Mitch Trubisky, who said he intends to be aggressive with some of his plays against New England. What's to make of that? Does that scream red flags to you, or do you applaud that mindset? A few callers chime in, too.
-Juju Smith-Schuster returns to Pittsburgh on Thursday. What are the chances he does a dance at the mid-field logo?
(Hour four with Josh Rowntree)
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins to break down the Pirates' offseason, and briefly looks at the 2024 season.
-A little more on the Pirates + which among them, the Steelers, and Penguins is most likely to win a championship/make a deep playoff run next?
-A little more on the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
(More with Josh Rowntree)
-Breaking: Pirates acquire LHP Marco Gonzales from the Braves.
-Also, what's to make of Florida State not making the College Football Playoff, and some of Florida's politicians getting involved in defending FSU?
-Brief preview of Steelers-Patriots!
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins to break down the Pirates' offseason, and briefly looks at the 2024 season.
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins for everything on the Steelers, and Thursday night's game against New England.
Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins Josh Rowntree for everything around the state of the Steelers, and what the injury report looks like ahead of Thursday night's game against New England.
Sure, upsets happen in the NFL and sports, but just how embarrassing would it be if the Steelers truly overlooked the then 2-10 Cardinals before playing them? Is this the worst loss in the Mike Tomlin era? Josh Rowntree discusses.
It's a Monday night with Donny Football!!
-Where does Sunday's loss rank among all of Mike Tomlin's losses?
-NUMEROUS callers chime in throughout the show to give their thoughts
-Many callers chime in on the Steelers' loss to Arizona
-Donny Football and producer Joel Nelson briefly preview Monday night's matchup of Bengals-Jaguars
-Donny Football opens Monday night's show with the question of the day: Is this the worst loss for Mike Tomlin as Steelers head coach?
In this hour, Colin Dunlap clearly presents his expectations of the Steelers amid their anticipated upward trend without Matt Canada as the offensive coordinator. Also, why are Pirate fans upset about this minimal change? And an entertaining call from a fan you don't want to miss out on hearing!
December 1, 2023, 6:00 Hour
Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise give their thoughts on the Steelers being in the mix for possibly hosting the NFL Draft in the coming years. Would you welcome the draft to the 412?
Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise discuss the college football transfer portal, and how it's has evolved in recent years.
(6 p.m. hour with Paul Zeise)
-It's simple, yesterday was a step in the right direction for the Steelers, right? But, because the Bengals' defense isn't very good, should fans err on the side of caution?
-We snag calls on Sunday's game, and the Steelers' offense/Bengals' defense. Paul also gets into the Steelers' chances of overtaking the Ravens for the AFC North.
-More calls on Steelers-Bengals.
(More with Paul Zeise)
-Many more callers chime in on where they stand with the Steelers this season.
Monday night's open with Paul Zeise!
-It's simple, yesterday was a step in the right direction for the Steelers, right? But, because the Bengals' defense isn't very good, should fans err on the side of caution?
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-Colin stresses the importance of keeping up with the league, and getting with the times, in regards to the Steelers and how to win more games. He says it starts by bringing in a younger mind, to keep up with today's NFL.
-We snag many calls from fans on where they stand with Matt Canada's departure and the team as a whole.
-Many more callers, with one predicting the Steelers will bring in BOTH Kliff Kingsbury and Justin Fields.
(Hour two with Colin Dunlap)
-Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things on today's Steeler news, and how the offense could look different moving forward. Is this change good or bad for Kenny Pickett?
-Many many more calls on the Steelers + whether Canada's firing is good or bad for Kenny Pickett.
-More calls, with one caller mentioning that the Steelers are favored in a lot of their games the remainder of the season.
(Hour three with Colin Dunlap)
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins, as he and Colin break down everything on the team moving forward.
-Many more calls + Colin stresses the importance of the Steelers needing to win a playoff game this season.
-More calls on Matt Canada's dismissal.
(Hour four with Colin Dunlap)
-Colin describes what he thinks makes Thanksgiving unique, citing how it's become a football holiday. And, if Matt Canada were to do an exclusive interview somewhere, how much of his time in Pittsburgh would he describe?
-More calls + have Steelers fans become brainwashed?
-More calls + should Matt Canada have been fired much earlier?
(More with Colin Dunlap)
Many more callers chime in on Matt Canada's firing, and how if it'll have an affect on Kenny Pickett's development. Also, does Mike Sullivan (Steelers) deserve some blame for the offensive struggles?
The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins, as he and Colin break down everything on today's firing of Matt Canada, and how Kenny Pickett and the Steelers might approach the remainder of the season.
Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joins for all things on today's Steeler news, and how the offense could look different moving forward. Is this change good or bad for Kenny Pickett?
-Colin Dunlap stresses the importance of keeping up with the league, and getting with the times, in regards to the Steelers and how to win more games. He says it starts by bringing in a younger mind, to keep up with today's NFL.
Monday night with Colin Dunlap and Paul Zeise!
-With a deep quarterback class for next season, do the Steelers have to pounce on an opportunity to take one? And certainly you can't blame the defense for anything in yesterday's game, right?
-Has Jaylen Warren finally supplanted himself as the Steelers' lead back? Or, does Najee Harris being a former first-round pick truly hold Warren back from getting the lead role?
-A caller into the PM Team (just after 4:00) sounded similar to Mark Kaboly! Was it possibly him?? We also snag many calls on the Steelers, and yesterday's game.
-Many more callers chime in on the Steelers, with one caller suggesting the Steelers be patient with Pickett, like how the Chargers were patient in the early part of Drew Brees' time there.
-A caller into the PM Team (just after 4:00) sounded similar to Mark Kaboly! Was it possibly him?? We also snag many calls on the Steelers, and yesterday's game.
Revisiting past Steelers/Browns matchups, and how style points don't matter in this game. Brennan Marion is opening eyes as the OC at UNLV. He was a component of Pitt's breakthrough season in 2021. Corey Crisan joins to discuss Pitt football, Phil Jurkovec, his expectations for the team, the good and bad from Veilleux, the outlook for Pitt basketball this year, the impact of the freshmen and if Carrington could be a one-and-done, the team's ceiling.
Which AFC teams should the Steelers fear at this point? Donny breaks down the possible teams and if the Steelers could beat them in a playoff matchup. Brian Batko joins to discuss the absence of Deshaun Watson and the rest of the injuries, the significance of the Steelers not committing turnovers, the Steelers RB combo is among the best in the NFL, the outlook for Freiermuth and Diontae Johnson, LB/safety depth, JPJ's case for Defensive ROY. A caller from Cleveland gives his perspective, while another says that Kansas City is the only team that the Steelers should fear in the AFC
Corey Crisan joins to discuss Pitt football, Phil Jurkovec, his expectations for the team, the good and bad from Veilleux, the outlook for Pitt basketball this year, the impact of the freshmen and if Carrington could be a one-and-done, the team's ceiling.
Revisiting past Steelers/Browns matchups, and how style points don't matter in this game. Brennan Marion is opening eyes as the OC at UNLV. He was a component of Pitt's breakthrough season in 2021.
Breaking down Kenny Pickett's comments today, including his win/loss record, Freiermuth's impact, if stats matter to him. Mike DeFabo chimes in on if the Browns could be better without Watson, Minkah's outlook and the other options at safety, looking at the defensive line, the split of work at RB, the usage of Broderick Jones, Muth's availability. Calls, including about how Minkah might not be needed against the Browns.
Mike DeFabo chimes in on if the Browns could be better without Watson, Minkah's outlook and the other options at safety, looking at the defensive line, the split of work at RB, the usage of Broderick Jones, Muth's availability
Breaking down Kenny Pickett's comments today, including his win/loss record, Freiermuth's impact, if stats matter to him
Brian Batko joins to discuss the absence of Deshaun Watson and the rest of the injuries, the significance of the Steelers not committing turnovers, the Steelers RB combo is among the best in the NFL, the outlook for Freiermuth and Diontae Johnson, LB/safety depth, JPJ's case for Defensive ROY.
Which AFC teams should the Steelers fear at this point? Donny breaks down the possible teams and if the Steelers could beat them in a playoff matchup.
Donny and Sean reminisce about some of our high school broadcasts together. The Browns announced that Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start on Sunday. Will it change the Browns' offensive approach? The Steelers seemingly have received an early Christmas gift.
Deshaun Watson is out for the season. The Watson era has been a disaster thus far, and the Browns have nobody to blame but themselves. Perhaps Baker Mayfield is smiling. Where will the Browns be after the five years of Watson's contract?
(First hour with Colin Dunlap)
-A hot topic throughout the day: Should the Steelers be celebrated for being 6-3, or do you view them as an overrated 6-3 team, and that they're similar to their 2020 team?
-We snag calls on where everyone stands with the Steelers at 6-3. Has Kenny Pickett reached his ceiling? Has Tomlin properly used his rookies this year?
-Many more calls on the Steelers.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss plenty on the Penguins, with emphasis on how improved this team becomes with Erik Karlsson in the mix.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins, as Paul and Dan discuss Jake Guentzel's injury and how it could affect his impending free agency.
Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss Pitt football, college football realignment, and what the Steelers could look like for 2023.
Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Jason discuss the Pirates' recent momentum, and plenty on where the pitching staff as well as Henry Davis stand in the long run.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss plenty on which Steelers could be in action, and for how long, as well as which position battles are going to be the top ones to watch tomorrow and throughout the preseason.
Paul reacts to Pat Narduzzi's comments at ACC Media Days on Penn State's Offense and Deion Sanders' usage of the transfer portal at Colorado
Chris joined Paul to recap Day 1 of Steelers Camp in Latrobe and what were the biggest takeaways from the first practice.
Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins to discuss the recent U.S. Open, and plenty around college football!
Pitt Insider Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins to preview Pitt football's upcoming season, and recap everything from ACC media days!
Pirates Insider Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins to recap the Pirates' series win in San Diego + how things could shake up at the MLB trade deadline!
-Steelers Insider Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss everything from Saint Vincent!
Steelers Insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss everything from Saint Vincent!
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins to discuss all things golf, the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger, and the Big Ten's football rivalries.
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss everything on the Steelers offseason, and how the Pirates could approach using their AAA catchers, and the upcoming MLB trade deadline.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt football and Pitt basketball.
-Paul pays tribute to the late Stan Savran, a Pittsburgh icon.
-Where does Paul stand on the Pirates? What do they need to do to hit that next important step? Is bringing in another player to bolster the team part of what needs to happen?
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for all things Penguins, the Dubas hiring, and how the Pens could approach the future of Tristan Jarry.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers, including what steps Matt Canada and Kenny Pickett could make this upcoming season.
-Penguins historian Bob Grove joins for all things Penguins offseason, and the Kyle Dubas hiring.
-Penn State football does not have a protected annual game for the years to come... is that a big deal, when you consider Iowa has three protected games?
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins for all things college football, Pitt, and the Steelers.
-Paul discusses a pleasant golf outing he was at earlier today.
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates.
-NBA talk! Paul and producer Joel discuss everything on game five tonight between Denver and Miami. Could the Nuggets end up being the next Warriors?
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Joe and Paul discuss everything PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and Colorado football.
-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Paul and Jeff discuss everything on the Pirates' season, the Penguins' offseason, and Steelers OTA's.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss everything from Steelers OTA's, as well as everything else from around the NFL, including the new-look Thursday football.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss Pitt basketball's offseason, with the newest addition of Papa Kante. Will Dior Johnson start this fall? They also discuss everything around the ACC, and later everything around Colorado football.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss the Penguins' GM search, and the chances of hiring Kyle Dubas, who recently left the Maple Leafs' organization.
-If the Penguins do hire Kyle Dubas, what could he bring to the table? Paul gives his thoughts.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss everything from OTAs, as well as the Steelers newest addition Markus Golden. Are there any positions the Steelers could add some depth to? They also discuss the overall look to this offense under Kenny Pickett's first full season.
-NBA talk! Paul and producer Joel discuss the postseason as well as the best players, including Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets, who will be in the finals.
-If you're going to remake an original film, don't remake any classics, says Paul. He cites "White Men Can't Jump" as a remake he doesn't plan to watch, in case it ends up taking away from the original.
The Pirates fell to the Rangers earlier today, 3-2. Will they win a series in the month of May? How long before the St. Louis Cardinals surpass them in the NL Central?
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Jason discuss today's game, the Pirates overall slump this month, and many of the simple mistakes the team has made, especially on the bases. They also discuss the team's upcoming road trip in Seattle and San Francisco.
-We do a quick Tina Turner tribute, before Paul further discusses the Pirates, and that the "dream season" they could've put together this year is likely over. Could they still slightly contend for this year? Does next year need to be huge?
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss a potential new stadium in Pittsburgh, the ACC's TV deal/Notre Dame's involvement in all of this, and the upcoming PGA Championship.
-The Arizona Coyotes are in need of a new stadium, but taxpayers voted to turn that down. What if a scenario like this happened in Pittsburgh?
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Paul and Alan discuss plenty, including the Steelers depth, their schedule, and the slot corner and wide receiver positions. Later, they discuss Pitt and the ACC.
-After Paul and producer Joel discussed a really unique TikTok casserole we saw, we looked at just how much hype there is in Victor Wembanyama. Can he be better than Kevin Durant or Hakeem Olajuwon and still be considered a "bust"?
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Jason discuss the Pirates' win from earlier today in Detroit, and a lot on the long-term look of the team. Should Henry Davis or Endy Rodriguez be up? How much longer could Josh Palacios be in Pittsburgh?
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss everything happening at the ACC right now, and the status of a new media rights deal. Is ESPN fleecing the ACC right now? Could there be realignment within the ACC?
-More on the ACC... Paul explains a grant of rights deal in place for ACC schools, and the implications for schools who leave the conference under the current deal.
-Among Pittsburgh pro team head coaches.... where do you rank Mike Tomlin, Mike Sullivan, and Derek Shelton?
-Penguins historian Bob Grove joins for all things NHL! Paul and Bob discuss everything from the playoffs, with plenty on the upcoming Carolina Hurricanes-Florida Panthers series.
-Paul and producer Joel discuss all of the McDonald's locations downtown being closed, and later what are the best local pizza places from back in the day?
-The Fan's Cale Berger joins right away to discuss everything on this weekend's PGA Championship! Paul and Cale discuss long shots, and others most likely to finish well at the major.
-Are we getting too caught up in Mason Rudolph returning when you consider he's the third-string QB on the team? The 49ers' QB situation against the Eagles last year, though, gives the Steelers a case to have two valuable backup QBs.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the team re-signing Mason Rudolph, as well as all of the shuffling at the CB position. They also take a look at the team's overall depth.
Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss the Bob Huggins/WVU situation, the NFL schedule release, the Pirates' season, and the West Virginia-Penn State football game in the fall.
-Paul has one of his best rants of late, primarily discussing the Pirates' offensive struggles.
-Heather Lyke has done a fantastic job at Pitt, but Paul wonders if she's gotten too much credit as of late? Would she have been able to succeed as well as she is if Pitt were still in a conference like the Big East?
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss the Penguins offseason, primarily who the team could hire as their next GM.
-A little NBA talk, primarily discussing the Warriors-Lakers series.
-Paul discusses the Pirates lack of offense, and emphasizes the hitting struggles of Austin Hedges.
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Jason discusses the Pirates' use of Austin Hedges, as well as where the team could use Endy Rodriguez once he gets called up. Paul and Jason also discuss the other struggles from the team during the cold streak, which include many simple, little things.
-The NL Central is really bad and it's benefitting the Pirates, as they still lead the division despite losing nine of their last ten. Can someone win the division with a .500 record? Are the Pirates playing too many guys age 30 and older?
-Paul credits WVU for their efforts in handling the Huggins' situation. He also discusses the approach the radio station took in the heat of the moment after Huggins said the on-air slurs.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the NFL schedule reveal for tomorrow night and what games have already been announced. They also look at the Steelers' cornerback group, with Arthur Maulet having been released earlier today.
-Evidence that the NFL is king. Paul and producer Joel dive into the most-viewed events and shows from 2022, with NFL games and other NFL-related events filling the list.
-The Pirates have now lost nine of their last ten games. What does Paul make of it? Is it fair to question why the bats of Austin Hedges and Chris Owings are in the lineup? Paul looks down a list of Pirates whose batting averages haven't been that good this year.
-Mike Casazza of 24-7 Sports joins, as he and Paul discuss everything surrounding Bob Huggins' future with West Virginia. Mike breaks down the specifics of Huggins' suspension, as well as other ramifications and implications for Huggins, the program, and the university.
-Paul reacts to what Mike Casazza had to say in the last segment. Paul also explains why Huggins' punishment is not a "slap on the wrist".
Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss the NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, golf, LIV golf, and Colorado football.
-Lamar Jackson's got his new contract. Paul says it's now time for Jackson to make statements on the field and win playoff games. How many other AFC quarterbacks are better than him?
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss plenty on the Steelers and the recent draft, as well as much more around the NFL, including the Ravens giving Lamar Jackson a 5-year deal.
-NBA talk! Paul and producer Joel discuss plenty on what's happening around the NBA playoffs.
-Anthony Jaskulski joins to discuss everything on this weekend's Kentucky Derby, including the best bets to make for the event.
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Brian discuss everything from the Steelers draft, with plenty on how the team was able to select tight end Darnell Washington so late, as well as where DL Keeanu Benton fits in with the defense.
-Hockey talk! The Bruins are eliminated, so who's going to win the Stanley Cup? Also, how long will the Penguins' GM search last?
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! The Pirates and Rays (the Bucs next opponent) are the top teams in baseball, and Jason breaks down what has made each team so good thus far. He also discusses the chances of Drew Maggi returning to the team this season, as well as the play of the Pirates rotation, Jack Suwinski, and Connor Joe.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Noah was with former Pitt RB Izzy Abanikanda and Izzy's family for Abanikanda's draft party. Noah describes covering Izzy's draft party, between watching other running backs get selected on Friday, to finally the moment Abanikanda was drafted on Saturday by the Jets. Noah and Paul also discuss what Abanikanda's role could be in New York.
-Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders was upset that only one HBCU player was drafted this past weekend. Paul gives his thoughts.
-It may have looked like the Steelers had an excellent draft on paper, but Paul wants to remind everyone that the Steelers' 2019 draft class had an A-.... That class had Devin Bush and Justin Layne in it, so Paul wants to remind everyone to maybe pump the brakes on the high grades so early on.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the Steelers' 2023 draft class, highlighting the backgrounds of each player, and where they can factor into the team for the fall.
-Antonio Brown is the owner of an arena league team..... and things aren't going well.
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss Colorado football's situation, the Pirates season, golf, the Steelers offseason + draft.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss plenty on the Penguins' offseason, with emphasis on the team's search for their next general manager.
-Former Post-Gazette writer, Craig Meyer, who now resides in Colorado, joins to discuss everything surrounding Colorado football, and the unprecedented amount of turnover within their program.
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Jason discuss the Pirates season so far, including the strengths of the starting + relief pitching staff. They also discuss the recent call-up of Drew Maggi from double-A Altoona, and the likelihood he'll get to play this week.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss plenty along the transfer portal for Pitt football and Pitt basketball. They also discuss the active transfer portal situation for Colorado football.
-We discuss the Dillon Brooks vs LeBron James drama in the NBA playoffs, and touch on Brooks' controversial season.
-Paul has some interesting thoughts on Derek Shelton receiving a contract extension, including why he thinks it's a little too early to give him an extension.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss plenty on the Steelers and the upcoming NFL draft, the draft scenarios, and how the team might look to really help out Kenny Pickett for his sophomore season.
-Reset on the Pirates and the big-picture look on the team, as well as their breakout month of April. Will they be able to sustain their success further down the season? Does this affect the chances of them trading some players away come the trade deadline?
-Aaron Rodgers is headed to the Jets! Paul and producer Joel both believe the Packers got the better end of the trade.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray briefly discuss the Aaron Rodgers trade, and talk plenty on the Steelers' possible draft plans. If the Steelers select an offensive lineman early on, how could they shuffle around their current players along the offensive line?
-Checking in on the Colorado Buffaloes football team under Deion Sanders... apparently over a dozen players have hit the transfer portal and plan to leave the program. Later, Paul briefly discusses the Steelers chances of trading UP in the draft, and further discusses the team's o-line should they draft at that position early on.
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Brian discuss the Allen Robinson trade, as well as how the team could approach the corner and o-line positions. They also discuss how else Omar Khan and Andy Wiedl plan to keep up the active work this offseason, as well as the Jalen Hurts contract and other quarterbacks in line for big contracts.
-Paul briefly discusses the strike from the PNC Park ushers.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Ray helps break down the Steelers newest acquisition, wide receiver Allen Robinson, and what it means for the team and the draft. Paul and Ray also discuss what other moves the Steelers could make, as well as how much focus the team has put on specific positions.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss plenty on what Pitt football may look like this fall, and both believe 9-10 wins are very realistic. Chris' biggest takeaway from Pitt's spring game is that the team still has so much depth to it. They also discuss what to expect from Phil Jurkovec and Bub Means.
-The Steelers have acquired veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson from the LA Rams. Paul points out the pros and cons of bringing him in, and also looks at how much this affects the Steelers chances of drafting a receiver in the first few rounds.
-The Penguins may not be in the playoffs, but that's not stopping us from some hockey talk! Who do Paul and producer Joel like in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Also, some Bucco talk!
-Paul explains why former Mars women's basketball head coach Dana Petruska left the program, and he discusses the big-picture scene on parents and complaining to coaches.
-The Eagles have locked up Jalen Hurts long-term on a 5-year deal. Which quarterbacks are next in line for a big contract? How does this affect how big of a contract Lamar Jackson can get?
-When the time comes for Kenny Pickett to get a big contract (if the Steelers wish to pay him a big contract), does that mean other key pieces on the Steelers won't get big contracts and have to surf the free agent market?
-The Penguins missed the playoffs, and their next GM hire has to be a home run hire when you consider the team has limited seasons left of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. How would they approach the futures of Tristan Jarry and Brian Dumoulin?
With Angel Reese's growing following, Paul shares the secret to major publicity gains when you're an athlete of any age.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette looks at the upcoming draft options with Paul, and the two wonder if any teams will get a quarterback that will outplay Kenny Pickett in the next couple of seasons.
Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shares why he believes that some of the heavier players the Steelers signed are likely to be successful this upcoming season.
Bob Grove from Pittsburgh Hockey Now talks the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins with Paul. The Penguins have four games left in the regular season to get back into the wild card spots.
The Pirates swept the Red Sox, so it's time to sing our favorite song, featuring some classic Carlos Santana!
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss golf, the NCAA tournament, Penn State basketball and their coaching search, and more on the NCAA transfer portal.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss plenty on the NCAA tournament, Miami, Pitt, and how the Panthers can build up another strong squad for next year, when you consider how many players they're expected to lose this offseason. They also briefly discuss a few of Noah's observations from Pitt spring football practice.
-How much good is there in spring football? Paul doesn't believe there should be too much hype into spring football in general. He also dives into Pitt's upcoming season, with Pittsburgh native Phil Jurkovec likely taking the helm at QB.
-Bucco fever!!!! The Pirates start their season this Thursday in Cincinnati. Are the Pirates going to win 70+ games this year? This team may not make the playoffs this year but the 2023-'24 offseason (yes, next offseason) will be a very important one, in Paul's eyes. He thinks they've made some good early moves in the rebuild, but notes this team will need to spend some more in order to show real progress.
-Paul briefly discusses a recent mountain lion attack on a couple in Colorado, and later gets more into the transfer portal and explains Pitt basketball will have to be active in it, like last year. He dives into who Pitt is expected to lose this offseason, who should be back, and how the team's scoring from last season gets impacted.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss the NHL wild card race in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins goalie situation/plan for Tristan Jarry, as well as the future of Jeff Carter.
-South Carolina womens' basketball is an incredible program and many of their players have been on the team for many years. Paul and producer Joel discuss plenty on what it would look like in mens' college basketball if players stayed on their team for 3-4 years like in the womens' game, instead of many players leaving for the NBA after their freshman season.
-More on the controversial foul from yesterday's SDSU-Creighton game... Paul's upset that this specific call was not made at any other point in the game, and advocates for there to be at least consistency in making calls. He also reviews some other recent controversial officiating moments across the sports world.
-Paul dives into everything surrounding the public vs private school debate. He finds it interesting that most complaints come from the adults vs the kids/students.
-More on the Lamar Jackson situation, with emphasis that the Ravens need to get their QB situation figured out much sooner than later. If they rebuild, it needs to be a slightly urgent rebuild.
-We know the March Madness Final Four teams and Paul is very excited to see FAU, but not so much San Diego State. He also gets into the transfer portal and evolution of college basketball, as well as the controversial foul call in the final moments of the SDSU-Creighton game.
-Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has requested a trade, and Paul believes Jackson has nuked his own value. How do the Ravens approach this situation now? Baltimore might be in a really tough spot, especially if they can't land a decent trade.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the Steelers offseason, their draft options, and plenty on the Lamar Jackson situation in Baltimore.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Plenty more on everything NCAA basketball talk, as well as a brief dive into everything golf!
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Who is to blame for this disappointing Penguins season?
-More on the Penguins, and a little on the Steelers, with callers chiming in. Cale also looks into Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy basketball nearly breaking Pete Maravich's school scoring record.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Cale reflects on Pitt basketball's breakout season, and mentions there was some nostalgia! He also previews a massive offseason for the program, and focuses on who could likely be back, when you consider the team might have some notable turnover.
-Corey Crisan of DK Pittsburgh joins! Cale and Corey discuss all things Pitt basketball, reflect on the season and what it means to the university and city of Pittsburgh. They also briefly discuss Pitt football's spring practice, and what Pat Narduzzi's team could look like in the fall.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-The Steelers did not attend the USC pro day, where Jordan Addison was working out. Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison have expressed interest in a reunion, but how likely now could the Steelers select Addison, if given the opportunity? We take more calls, as well.
-Cale plays out some realistic draft scenarios on night one for the Steelers. Could interior defensive line, and the edge be in play for the team on night one?
-Is a picture of Cale from JamFest last summer being used as part of a fake profile/potential catfishing attempt via a dating app?? Regardless, Cale is flattered by it!
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Apparently Ben Roethlisberger was asked by the 49ers if he wanted to return to the NFL. How did San Francisco wind up with Roethlisberger as a top name to help them in the middle of their playoff run? What would Ben have looked like in a San Fran jersey?
-We take plenty of calls on the 49ers reaching out to Ben Roethlisberger, and if Ben would have won the Super Bowl with them. There were plenty of mixed reviews and some heat!
-Plenty more calls on the Roethlisberger/49ers rumor. How much more would Ben have to work with in San Fran, compared to Pittsburgh?
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss all things Penn State and Pitt basketball, and plenty more on all things March Madness, as well as a little on Rick Pitino joining St. John's.
-A quick look at an Alabama athletics and a suspension on a member of their football team.
-Anthony Jaskulski joins to discuss everything college basketball! Paul and Anthony discuss the tournament woes of Purdue and Virginia, and look at the intriguing matchups and underdogs in the Sweet 16.
-Antoine Davis from Detroit Mercy basketball fell three points shy of breaking the school's point record, held by Pete Maravich. Some think he was 'cheated' out of getting more opportunities in the postseason to break the record, despite their team going 14-19. Paul reacts.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss what Pitt football might look like in 2023, as well as the Steelers recent moves on the offensive line and what their team as a whole could look like in the fall.
-San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer refused to wear a pride-themed practice jersey, and Paul gives his thoughts.
-A discussion from a few weeks ago.... Uconn women's basketball is absolutely incredible. And what could explain Virginia's recent struggles in the big dance outside of their championship in 2019?
-Paul felt the wrath of an atomic fireball! Him and producer Joel Nelson briefly discuss the hottest wings they've tried. Xavier was dominant over Pitt and Paul really liked the style and flow of Xavier's offense under Sean Miller. He doesn't want the loss to take away from an overall stellar season from Pitt and that the team exceeded expectations.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss everything from Pitt's game against Xavier, the team's breakout season, and look plenty into a critical offseason ahead for Jeff Capel's team. Could an ACC team target Micah Shrewsberry from Penn State as head coach?
-Pitt AD Heather Lyke has done a great job at Pitt, but Paul thinks the credit she's getting is just a little overboard. Paul looks at times back in the day when schools didn't have as much money to work with, compared to today.
-NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has received a contract extension. Paul believes as long as the NFL keeps on making money, Goodell will be in the high position he's in. Paul also discusses a little on college basketball & NIL, as well as his thoughts on St. John's hiring Rick Pitino.
-A little more on college basketball & NIL, as well as how some coaches reached championships and had really good players and teams despite possible cheating.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the Steelers recent acquisitions along the offensive line and what that might mean for Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green. They also discuss what Patrick Peterson could bring to the team, and where Georgia's Jalen Carter could get drafted.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Cale applauds the selection committee for pairing Pitt with Mississippi State, and the different styles the teams play, which could make for an entertaining game. He also mentions how there seems to be a team every year in the Dayton play-in games that goes on a big run in the tournament. Could that be Pitt?
-Jake Marsh of Pardon My Take joins! Cale and Jake discuss all things Pitt-MSSU as well as plenty more around the NCAA tournament! Jake also discusses his upsets and final four teams for the big dance.
-It's been a big day for NFL free agency, and the Steelers have been pretty active. Their void at the linebacking spot just got bigger as Robert Spillane has signed with Las Vegas. Cale also likes the signing of Patrick Peterson, and believes Cam Sutton's contract with Detroit is not one he would've gotten with Pittsburgh.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-The big day is here. The Pitt Panthers are playing in the NCAA tournament, and Cale couldn't be anymore excited.
-George Michalowski of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins! Cale and George discuss all things Pitt-Mississippi State, including the differences between the teams' styles of play, MSSU's star player Tolu Smith, and the news that John Hugley IV announcing he's transferring,
-Callers chime in on their thoughts on tonight's game between the Panthers and the Bulldogs.
-Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Josh and Dan discuss plenty on the Penguins including the team's defensive units and goaltending play.
-Should Patrick Peterson be allowed to wear Ben Roethlisberger's jersey number?
-Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Josh and Chris discuss plenty on the Patrick Peterson signing, and what other positions the Steelers need to address in the near future. They also discuss Pitt's play-in game against Mississippi State.
-Wait, is ranch-flavored ice cream thing?? And Josh discusses plenty on why he is fed up with how long it's taken Aaron Rodgers to make up his mind on if he'll accept a trade to the Jets.
-Josh discusses the Raiders signing of Jimmy Garoppolo. How high are the expectations for Jimmy G in Las Vegas?
-Josh Rowntree hosting.
-93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins! Josh and Jeff discuss the Patrick Peterson signing, as well as what the Steelers backup QB situation could look like if Mitch Trubisky isn't back for 2023. They also briefly discuss Pitt basketball's upcoming tournament game.
-An interesting story from Josh.... he and Ron Cook were once at PPG after a Penguins game concluded when the power went out!
-Is Patrick Peterson the immediate #1 corner for the Steelers? And why the Steelers bringing in Peterson could be a better move than re-signing Cam Sutton, financially.
-Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Mississippi State beat writer Stefan Krajisnick joins! Josh and Stefan discuss everything on Pitt-Mississippi State for Tuesday night, with plenty on what the frontcourt could look like in the game.
-Patrick Peterson, on his podcast, did not mention what his role with the Steelers will be, which Josh looks at as a red flag. Could Peterson play at safety?
-If Peterson and Levi Wallace are the starting corners this year, how similar to previous seasons could the Steelers secondary and defense look? Josh also believes the Steelers should draft a corner earlier than later in the draft, and that the linebacking unit needs to be addressed very soon.
-Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Patrick Peterson has signed with the Steelers, and while he isn't as young as Cam Sutton, it softens the blow at the CB position and doesn't force the team into taking a corner early in the draft. Josh really likes the move, and notes Peterson will be an excellent veteran presence for the team.
-Cale Berger claims he can take on Dorin Dickerson in a boxing match?? And more on Patrick Peterson joining the Steelers. Is Peterson in any way a slight upgrade over Sutton? Josh also believes the team is a few more defensive pieces away from being a stellar unit, with depth.
-A little Pitt, West Virginia, and Penn State basketball talk, including some thoughts on Pitt's play-in game against Mississippi State.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! Jeff was covering the Penguins tonight and described tonight's loss to the Islanders. The guys also discuss Pitt's loss to Duke, as well as the Panthers' and Duquesne's breakout seasons, which highlighted that local basketball has made a resurgence. Penn State and West Virginia will be in the NCAA tournament also, and Josh points out Robert Morris' big season as well.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Pat Damp of CBSPittsburgh.com joins! Josh and Pat discuss plenty on the Penguins, but also discuss the topic of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver possibly taking an executive position with Disney.
-The New York Islanders always seem to have the Penguins' number, and it showed again tonight.
-Per usual, on Josh Taylor's shows, some wrestling talk!
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Josh and Chris discuss everything from Pitt basketball's loss to Duke, as well as Chris' observations from the NFL Combine recently. Chris also shines the light on some under-the-radar prospects who could do well on the Steelers.
-Even with the never-before-seen contract Deshaun Watson received, Josh still emphasizes just how important the QB position is, and that teams may still overpay for QBs.
-Josh addresses the off-the-court issues with Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-How much does Deshaun Watson's fully-guaranteed contract affect Lamar Jackson getting a big contract? It looks like it has set an unreal precedent, possibly forcing teams into making adjustments when it comes to big contracts.
-Josh discusses the recent story on the Monessen girls' basketball team needing a charter bus, and how the Penguins stepped in, before the school decided to provide. He explains how this is a small issue, but that small issues, at times, can lead to bigger issues over time, especially when ignored/not addressed.
-A continuation of everything college basketball, with emphasis on the incredible, turn-around seasons for Pitt and Duquesne. Josh also points out how both Pitt and Duquesne each encountered something at the early moments of their respective games that affected their rhythm and set the tone for their games. He does believe there's plenty of hope in the future for these two programs after the breakout seasons they've had.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Pitt basketball lost 96-69 to Duke, and Duquesne lost to La Salle 81-70 yesterday. Josh recaps everything from Pitt and Duquesne's losses, but emphasizes that fans should not be distracted from how incredible each team's seasons were.
-Uh oh... Josh forgot to purchase Girl Scout cookies.
-Angie Carducci of Pittsburgh Hockey Magazine joins! Josh and Angie discuss all things Penguins, including the call-up of Alex Nylander, what Mikael Granlund and other acquisitions bring to the table, as well as the futures of Jason Zucker and Tristan Jarry.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-More on Pitt basketball against Georgia Tech. Cale reiterates that facing Georgia Tech is better than Florida State, and digs further into just how special of a season Pitt has put together.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Noah Strackbein of Sports Illustrated joins! Cale and Noah discuss all things Steelers, with plenty of draft talk! How much of a chance do the Steelers have of drafting Jordan Addison? And is Lamar Jackson being used as a scapegoat in his contract situation?
-Mike Brey has likely coached his final game with Notre Dame basketball and Cale reflects on Brey's time with the Fighting Irish. Also, Cale promotes a new on-air role, as he will be hosting the golf show, "Going Low" on Saturday mornings!
-The Penguins, down 4-0, climb back to win in OT but Cale wasn't very impressed because of their rough start, and against one of the worst teams in the NHL. He also discusses a little on LIV golf, and discusses the Players' Championship this weekend.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Cale and Chris talk all things Pitt-Georgia Tech, and if Georgia Tech is the more favorable matchup for the Panthers rather than Florida State. They also discuss the Lamar Jackson situation.
-Could Bud Dupree make a reunion with the Steelers? Cale believes the Steelers need to make a small splash play at the edge, and could also see a day two or three draft pick spent to address the position.
-It's National Cereal Day and Cale and producer Joel Nelson briefly discuss their favorite cereals.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-Lamar Jackson has been franchise-tagged by the Ravens. How does it affect other QBs around the league, and did Deshaun Watson's contract have any affect on why Jackson didn't get a big contract? How should Steelers fans feel if Jackson is/is not back with Baltimore?
-More on the Lamar Jackson situation... Why did multiple teams immediately express disinterest in signing Jackson?
-Who could you picture Lamar Jackson playing for if he leaves Baltimore eventually? And Cale gets into the New York Giants future with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley.
-Cale Berger hosting.
-The Pittsburgh sports media bracket by Joeybagovdonuts excluded Cale, who is a little enraged! Cale also dives into Pitt's matchup against Georgia Tech tomorrow, and breaks down the Panthers' season from start to finish.
-Jake Marsh of Pardon My Take (and former high school classmate to Cale) joins! Cale and Jake discuss all things college basketball and March Madness! They discuss Pitt's breakout season and plenty more around the ACC.
-March Madness is more than just the NCAA tournament to Cale, because it includes conference tournaments which also provide a ton of excitement.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss everything from the NHL trade deadline, the Penguins outlook for the rest of the season,
-A little more on the Penguins... did Ron Hextall have a pretty good trade deadline?
-Paul believes Pat Narduzzi deserves a little more credit and appreciation for what he's doing at Pitt. Paul was encouraged by what Pitt's players did at the NFL combine recently. He is also interested in whether the ACC could look differently in five or so years, or if some teams could depart to the SEC or Big Ten for money purposes.
-Joe Ludnowski of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss all things March Madness, with emphasis on Pitt, Penn State, and any adjustments they would make to the tournament's format. Also, how does Syracuse basketball approach moving on from Jim Boeheim?
-More on Syracuse and Jim Boeheim, whose time with the Orange seems to be winding down. How closely does Boeheim to Syracuse compare to the legacy of Joe Paterno at Penn State?
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Chris believes Pitt should already be in the NCAA tournament and right now is playing to defend their position. Paul and Chris also break down Pitt's possible opponents for Wednesday, Georgia Tech and Florida State, as well as Duke, should Pitt win on Wednesday. They also discuss a little from the NFL combine.
-Paul and Joel discuss the dominance of UCONN womens' basketball over numerous years, as well as other elite programs like South Carolina and Stanford. UCONN is so much more dominant than you might think!
-Continuation of the private vs public schools basketball debate. Are some people taking winning/losing a bit too seriously?
-College basketball talk! A team with 22 regular-season losses went on to win their conference tournament, clinching an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. Is college football's postseason format more fair than college basketball's?
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss Pitt's chances at making the NCAA tournament, the scenarios across the ACC tournament, and how much Panther nation should pay attention to other bubble teams across the NCAA.
-Mike White of the Post-Gazette joins! The WPIAL basketball championships were at the Pete this weekend and Mike recaps all of the action! Paul and Mike also get into a debate on private schools vs public schools.
-Jeff Capel has been named ACC coach of the year among multiple recognitions the Panthers received. Could he be in line for a contract extension? Is Pitt in the NCAA tournament if it started today?
-Geno Smith has signed a three-year deal to stay in Seattle. Would you rather have Smith over Lamar Jackson? Derek Carr? Will the Seahawks continue their success from last season? And are the Steelers in a little trouble if BOTH Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph leave this offseason?
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss Lamar Jackson's contract situation and if/when a deal will get done, as well as Geno Smith's new contract, and the Steelers backup QB situation.
Paul revisits the classic public school, private school debate with a couple of callers.
Bob Grove from Pittsburgh Hockey Now comes on The Fan Hotline following the Penguins' win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Paul has Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on The Fan Hotline to share some thoughts about the NFL combine and Jalen Carter's complicated situation.
Paul talks to Ray Fittipaldo on The Fan Hotline to get his feedback on who the Steelers should be interested in drafting as the NFL combine continues this week.
Paul sees people on socials overreacting to some NFL draft elligible players passively involved in criminal matters, and he explains the importance of knowing facts before expressing opinions.
Noah Hiles from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to assess Pitt's chances of making the big tournament after losing to Notre Dame on Wednesday.
Paul Zeise will hear no excuses about Pitt MBB's loss to Notre Dame on Wednesday. That was a winnable game, and here's how it may hurt the team going into the big tournament.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Josh previews Pitt basketball's game tomorrow night against Notre Dame, and dives more into the Penguins and the rest of the league, including how they might fare against surefire eastern playoff teams.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Josh and Chris discuss Andy Weidl's role with the Steelers, and if the team might bring back Cam Sutton and Mitch Trubisky. They also discuss everything Pitt basketball, their breakout season, and Pitt's game vs Notre Dame tomorrow night.
-More on the lemon-lime yellow/green Gatorade debate, and yellow seems to be running away!
-AJ Burnett is scheduled to throw out the first pitch in the Pirates home opener, with Russell Martin catching. Josh reacts, and believes it's going to be an electric atmosphere.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Pat Damp of KDKA-TV joins for all things Penguins/NHL! Could the Penguins land Jacob Chychrun (Arizona) or Brock Boeser (Vancouver)? What does Ron Hextall's tenure in Pittsburgh look like going forward?
-Andy Weidl was a big piece in helping develop the Philadelphia Eagles' strong core, and did the same with the Ravens for a handful of years. Could the Steelers in 2-3 years have standout pieces large in part due to the hiring of Weidl?
-Pitt basketball has almost doubled their win total from last season. Duquesne is also having a stellar season, and is one win away from 20 on the year. Both Jeff Capel and Keith Dambrot have a very good chance to win Coach of the Year in their respective conferences. Is basketball in Pittsburgh back?
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Angie Carducci of Pittsburgh Hockey Magazine joins! Josh and Angie discuss plenty of activity during the NHL trade deadline, including Chicago sending Patrick Kane to the Rangers and if Ron Hextall is going to make some noise before Friday afternoon's deadline.
-More on the Steelers free agents, with emphasis on the backup QB situation. Also, how have the 49ers had so much success under less-talented quarterbacks?
-How should Pirates fans approach this upcoming season if Bryan Reynolds is not extended? Could an extension be the first piece in establishing something truly special as a team? Can Luis Ortiz and Mike Burrows work their way into the rotation early on this year? The team is also playing Jack Suwinski in center field, and Bryan Reynolds in left.
-Josh Taylor hosting.
-Josh provides a rundown of what's ahead on tonight's show, with plenty of emphasis on the Penguins and the NHL trade deadline, the NFL combine, and a lot on Pitt basketball's turnaround season.
-What are the Steelers priorities in free agency? Can we expect Cam Sutton and/or Mitch Trubisky back for next year? And what about Terrell Edmunds?
-Is the lemon-lime flavor of Gatorade yellow or green? Callers chime in and the votes are almost even!
-Adam Crowley hosting.
-Aidan Fisch from the Pitt basketball team joined the Fan Morning Show earlier today. We listen in.
-There's apparent conflict between ACC schools and their TV deal. If some ACC schools depart the conference, where could they land? What hypotheticals are there to get things resolved?
-Adam Crowley hosting.
-Bracketologist Shelby Mast joins! Adam and Shelby discuss the down year the ACC is having, and also touch on Pitt, West Virginia, and Penn State.
-More on the NCAA tournament and the Penguins.
-Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News joins! Adam and Mike talk all things NCAA tournament, and dive into the analytics and everything that factors into seeding/who's in and who's out.
-Adam Crowley hosting.
-Pitt basketball is ranked! Has it been long overdue? Do Pitt fans still need to worry if they're going to miss the NCAA tournament?
-Jesse Marshall of The Athletic joins for all things Penguins! Jesse brings up if any moves Ron Hextall made in previous years with the Flyers could be made with the Penguins. Jesse and Adam also discuss the play of the Penguins bottom six, Jeff Carter, and Mike Sullivan's coaching performance this year.
-Crowley's been debating a trip out west...
-Adam Crowley hosting.
-NHL insider Scott Burnside joins! Adam and Scott discuss a lot of the activity around the NHL right now, and what moves the Penguins might make. Can the Penguins look to build up the roster more to compliment Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin?
-Some draft hypotheticals for the Steelers. Could they package their first two picks and trade up? Can they get significant long-term impact from their first four draft picks?
-A NFL team submitted to the league a request to possibly review roughing the passer calls. And what of the Eagles unique QB sneaks where they push the QB forward?
-Adam Crowley hosting.
-The Penguins won a pair of games over the weekend, but it shouldn't take away that this season has been disappointing. How many more seasons of the Penguins core group will we see? Will Ron Hextall be back next season?
-A look at some potential trade candidates the Penguins could acquire before Friday's trade deadline, including Tom Wilson from the Capitals.
-There's been a shift in MLB rule changes this year, and Adam gives his thoughts. He believes all of the changes being applied at once is a really good thing for the sport.
-93.7 The Fan's Andrew Filliponi on the hotline to discuss Pitt-Syracuse. Paul and Poni discuss who Syracuse has been now, vs Syracuse back in the day.
-LIV golf is smart to avoid competing with the big events of the PGA, much like how alternate football leagues avoid playing in the fall. Alabama basketball has a controversy, but Brandon Miller shouldn't be punished for his alleged role.
-Continuation of the Brandon Miller situation. Pitt's veterans won't allow them to collapse down the stretch.
-Noah Hiles is on the hotline to give his take on Jim Boeheim, Pitt's depth at point guard, who will step up next season for the Panthers
-How will the LIV Golf TV ratings compare to the PGA. The lineup favors the LIV.
-Wes Durham jumps on the line to talk Pitt basketball and the steep climb for Jeff Capel, how the former Big East teams have struggled in the ACC. Pitt took advantage of the opportunity to add veterans, but the team should benefit for future seasons too.
-Chris Carter calls to preview Pitt vs Syracuse, the history and rivalry between the teams, and what Pitt needs to do the rest of the regular season.
-The Pens are not a contender anymore, even if they make the playoffs. There aren't significant upgrades available at the deadline. They needed to upgrade at goalie prior to this season.
-Ron Hextall was hired seemingly to rebuild the system, but he's failed. Mike Sullivan hasn't adjusted enough this season.
-Dan Kingerski calls in to preview possible moves for the Pens at the deadline, how they have two conflicting approaches.
-With more struggles from the Penguins, it raises the question more of if the Penguins should have "brought the band back together". How much blame from this season's struggles go to Mike Sullivan? How much to Ron Hextall? And more from earlier in the show on if Hextall can make any moves at the trade deadline to help the team.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss the Penguins' loss to the Islanders, if any line changes need to be made, and how might ownership view this team in the long run?
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss all things Pitt basketball, and look around the ACC. Noah believes, despite how low the ACC has been this year, that there could be a team or two from the conference to make a strong run come NCAA tournament time.
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss all things golf, including the legacy of Tiger Woods and that we may not see someone with a storied golf career like he did. And could the PGA Tour ever work with LIV Golf?
-The Penguins lost again, and Paul and producer Joel discuss. Every game and every point are now more important than ever, as the Penguins are now out of a wild card spot.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Chris discuss Pitt basketball's path to the NCAA tournament, and look at everything ACC basketball. Who's going to represent the conference in the NCAA tournament? And how valued are the ACC teams this year in what's looked like a down year for the conference?
-Paul discussed the controversial prank Tiger Woods played on fellow golfer Justin Thomas recently at the Genesis Open.
-Jon Rahm highlights a good group of golfers right now, but are there too many good golfers, and not enough elite golfers right now? Is a true superstar needed for the game, especially with many having gone to LIV Golf?
-Richie Walsh of KDKA-TV sports joins! Richie is in Bradenton for Pirates spring training, and has a slightly optimistic feel about the team. Richie can also see the Pirates waiting out on giving Bryan Reynolds a contract, and possibly trading him.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! It looks like the Steelers have brought in former Seahawks first-round pick Aaron Curry to be a defensive assistant, possibly replacing Brian Flores. Ray also believes the team might add more assistant coaches, which might also include Byron Leftwich. Ray and Paul also preview the NFL combine in the coming weeks and note the importance of this draft for the team.
-Brian Flores needs to make the most of his time in Minnesota. He's already been fired once in Miami, and a second firing may not bode well for him if he looks to obtain another coaching position. Also, things in the Arizona Cardinals organization may not be the best right now, as long as Kyler Murray is QB, according to Paul.
-Paul points out the inconsistencies on the Penguins and why they've been disappointing this year. He also believes the team has no room to improve either, and is hesitant to making a big trade at the trade deadline.
-Penguins historian Bob Grove joins! Paul and Bob discuss any moves that could be made, the Jeff Carter and Kasperi Kapanen contracts, and just how much can Ron Hextall and Mike Sullivan do to improve the team?
-A couple quick thoughts on if the Penguins should've "brought the band back together" from last offseason. Should they have done a rebuild this year? It's a weird time, according to Paul, where the Penguins can be good enough to make a run, but at the same time not good enough.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss the upcoming stretch of games for the Penguins, the playoff race, and everything else around the NHL. Are the Penguins in a bad spot overall right now?
-Looking a little more at Andy Reid and just how incredible of a coaching career he's had, as well as a quick look at the current Steelers team vs powerhouses like Kansas City, and then some quick thoughts on recent halftime shows.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss all things Pitt basketball and emphasize each game is incredibly important down the stretch. They also discuss everything else surrounding ACC basketball.
-Apparently tonight is the first game former Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski will be attending this year after his retirement following last season. And Paul breaks down Pitt basketball's season from where they are now compared to a few months ago.
-What makes this Pitt basketball team different from previous ones? This finally feels like the time Pitt has something going under head coach Jeff Capel. Paul also believes Capel will need multiple players from the team to be back next season to continue this breakout run.
-Paul gives some quick thoughts on the Super Bowl. Paul believes there should not have been a penalty on James Bradberry, because of the fact there was not a holding call elsewhere in the game and that it wasn't being called consistently. Paul was also not a fan of Travis Kelce's post-game interview.
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Is it fair to say Patrick Mahomes might be better than Brady? They also discuss the legacy of Andy Reid and how much more coaching Reid might do.
Democrat Joanna Doven is running for Allegheny County Council and joined Paul Zeise to describe her thoughts on the state of the county.
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-The quality of the field from the Super Bowl was pretty bad. Also, do the Steelers truly have what it takes to reach the dynasty level that the Chiefs are on? What do they need to do to get there?
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Josh and producer Joel discuss their plans from the Super Bowl and give their thoughts on Cale Berger and Nick Callas' Super Bowl foods power rankings from Sunday afternoon.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! How close is Tristan Jarry to returning? Will there be any activity at the trade deadline?
-People in Philly were flipping cars and rioting before the Super Bowl started. When does rioting after a game go too far?
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Are aliens real?
-Josh Edwards of CBS Sports joins! The guys talk all things NFL draft and discuss plenty of directions the Steelers could go, which players they could target, and what positions are the deepest in the draft.
-Has Travis Kelce gone a little too far with post-game interviews? And could the Steelers be a top-15 team in the regular season but one of the ten least-likeliest teams to win the Super Bowl?
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Pitt basketball assistant coach Jason Capel joins! Jason describes Pitt's journey and breakout season to where they are as a team now, atop the ACC. Josh and Jason also get into the seasons of individual players like Jamarius Burton and Federiko Federiko.
-Chris Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! Josh and Chris discuss all things Pitt basketball, Super Bowl, and what offseason moves the Steelers might make. They also discuss if the Steelers can match the level of teams like Kansas City and Philadelphia.
-We dive into some interesting ratings from the Super Bowl, and Josh gets into Jalen Hurts' breakout season. What can the Steelers do to help Kenny Pickett have as good of a breakout season?
-Pitt basketball assistant coach Jason Capel joins! Jason describes Pitt's journey and breakout season to where they are as a team now, atop the ACC. Josh and Jason also get into the individual seasons of players like Jamarius Burton and Federiko Federiko.
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Is Patrick Mahomes the best QB ever? Josh says Tom Brady owns the greatest career for a QB ever, but that Mahomes might be the best QB to ever play. There's also a bonus with the fact that Mahomes makes the rest of his team better.
-Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor from ESPN joins! Is this Chiefs franchise close to being the Patriots? And is Mahomes-Reid becoming similar to Brady-Belichick?
-Some quick thoughts on the halftime show from Rihanna. Josh and producer Joel were a little disappointed there wasn't a surprise guest to join Rihanna mid-show.
Paul sees an emotional tribute from this player at the NFL honors ceremony that makes him become more emotional than producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas has ever seen.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now shares his experience of the Penguins and how they've talked about their play during a streaky season.
Producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas guesses the outcome of these prop bets ahead of Super Bowl XVII.
SEC college baseball has instituted a mercy rule after seven innings for games where a team is leading by ten or more runs. Paul uses this news to encourage MLB to install this solution in its rules to prevent position players from pitching anymore.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gives his predictions relating to the upcoming Super Bowl!
Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline and shares some of his insight and predictions as the Steelers offseason continues with little acquisitions.
Arthur DiCesare from the West Gate SportsBook in Los Angeles comes on The Fan Hotline and gives his observed odds and numbers for Super Bowl LVII.
After a brief disagreement between Paul and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas about what classifies as defamation, Melinda Roeder of NewsRadio KDKA-AM comes into the studio to share her experiences with related cases.
News broke around 6:30 on Sunday that former NFL QB Brett Favre is filing three defamation lawsuits relating to his alleged welfare fraud scandal in the state of Mississippi. The Fan's Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn reacts to this news and analyzes the upcoming Super Bowl.
Betting expert Anthony Jaskulski comes on The Fan Hotline with Paul to talk about odds and betting relating to the big game on Sunday.
Paul accuses some other hosts at 93.7 The Fan of abusing the anchors on the main microphone in the studio, leaving it loose and trouble for him by the time he does his show.
-Duke basketball got crushed by Miami tonight. In the fall, Miami football got crushed by Duke. Weird how that works! Duke basketball has got to pick things up. Also, Maryland still has the third-most ACC football titles?
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss plenty on Jim Boeheim, college basketball, and LIV golf.
-Paul and producer Joel briefly preview the Super Bowl.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss all things Penguins, including Ron Hextall's press conference from yesterday, the status of Tristan Jarry, and other observations on the team this season.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah discuss plenty on Jim Boeheim's recent comments, NIL, Pitt basketball's game vs Louisville tomorrow
-Should local cities (in general) cut down Super Bowl coverage just a tad? Is a full week+ of Super Bowl coverage necessary? Same for the NFL combine and draft. There's going to be so much coverage where it could get excessive, but we'll always be glued in anyways, because the NFL is king.
-In a media session, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was asked if Sunday's game was a must-win. Dumb question? Paul thinks there could be more similar questions throughout the week, and thinks it could be due to so many media trying to cram questions in, where each reporter may only have a couple seconds to get a question in.
-Jim Boeheim is in the news again. Paul is a little heartbroken over the way Boeheim's coaching career seems to be crashing and burning. Paul believes Boeheim would be smart to step down, and that a change is needed after so much mediocrity from Syracuse's program over recent years.
-Some people may not fully know what NIL truly is. If any coaches don't like NIL, and may not wish to adapt/evolve with this new wave of college sports, they might want to pursue other things, according to Paul.
-Iowa football's offense is bad. There were some contract adjustments to offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz (son of head coach Kirk Ferentz), many of which are incentive/performance-based. If Brian does not meet these incentives, there's a chance he could get fired.
-Paul likes the move of Brian Flores taking the Vikings' defensive coordinator job, instead of becoming the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals. He thinks it sets up Flores to become a head coach elsewhere in a year or two.
-Mike Tomlin took Brian Flores under his wing at a time where some coaches may not have hired Flores. And what does Paul make of the Steelers backup QB situation if Mitch Trubisky isn't on the team next year?
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray react to the news of Brian Flores heading to Minnesota, and discuss if the Steelers could make an outside hire on their defensive staff, or if there would be another promotion to fill Flores' role. They also preview Sunday's big game.
Paul Zeise and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas find some genuine things to be excited about for the Pirates this upcoming 2023 season.
Paul let's you experience the sounds of Carlos Santana, and he's not talking about the Pirates' newly signed player.
Paul Zeise actively makes this drink on the show that's designed to keep him awake for the late show.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline and discusses some of the top prospects the Steelers could select with their three top-50 picks in the upcoming NFL draft.
After some public comments made by Syracuse's men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim recently, Paul shares why any of his words don't matter as much anymore.
Paul Zeise mentions that The Fan Morning Show went to Punxsutawney because of some comments and conspiracy theories host Colin Dunlap made in the last few years. Some odd ideas and questions spawn as a result.
From the Post-Gazette, Chris Carter comes on to talk to Paul about how the Pitt men's basketball team can maintain it's success long term, and they talk about how Capel is setting a foundation to revolutionize certain elements of college basketball,
After listening to this week's Jeff Capel Show, Paul Zeise shares why he believes Pitt men's basketball has been so successful, and he shares how he believes Jeff Capel is changing a couple elements of coaching and recruiting.
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Tyler Huntley is in the Pro Bowl?
-Comparing Mike Tomlin's first years as Steelers head coach vs his most recent years.
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Breaking down ALL expenses into doing a trip for the big game.
-Pitt basketball has put together a solid season, will they make March Madness?
-Noah Strackbein of Fan Nation joins for all things Steelers!
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-We visit the controversial postgame press conferences of Jim Boeheim and BJ Hill.
-What do the Chiefs, Eagles, Bengals, and 49ers head coaches all have in common?
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates!
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Sean Payton is set to become the Broncos head coach, but they traded for him??
-Is Andy Weidl at the Senior Bowl? If he isn't, it's a little concerning.
-93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins!
Josh Rowntree hosting.
-Possible Mike Tomlin contract extension?
-93.7 The Fan faithful callers weigh in.
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers now also joins!
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! Paul and Dan discuss all things Penguins, including what moves can be done at the trade deadline, the goalie situation, and the direction of the franchise as a whole.
-Syracuse basketball under Jim Boeheim is not the same anymore, and Paul discusses.
-Paul discusses the drama between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy in the Dubai Desert Classic, Novak Djokovic winning the Australian Open, and the death of former Chicago Blackhawk and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull.
-Joe Lodanosky of PA Sports Midday joins! Paul and Joe discuss the Dubai Desert Classic, among multiple golf topics, as well as Penn State and Pitt basketball and football, and NIL in college sports.
-The transfer portal can let you get really good really quickly. Pitt athletics benefitted big time from the portal, and it's probably why you never hear people from the area complaining about the portal, like others might. Where does NIL factor into this?
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the upcoming Senior Bowl, players who could be on the Steelers radar, Kellen Moore leaving the Cowboys, and the Super Bowl.
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Brian discuss the 49ers QB situation, the success of the Chiefs this year despite trading Tyreek Hill last offseason, changes at various offensive coordinator positions, and everything else around the NFL.
-What will the AFC North look like next year? What about the AFC as a whole? And where do the Steelers fit in? Paul thinks the Browns will take a step forward with Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator.
-Paul looks at Mike Tomlin's coaching tenure compared to all the work the Eagles have done under Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni. Would you rather have the Eagles or Bengals last few seasons where there's been some playoff success but some bad seasons, or the Steelers where there hasn't been a losing season but barely any playoff success?
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Noah dive into Pitt's basketball season, and the schedule reveal for ACC football, which includes Pitt's game next year with Syracuse at Yankee Stadium.
-This upcoming Super Bowl will be the first to feature two black starting quarterbacks, and Paul discusses.
-Paul gives his thoughts on the officiating in the AFC championship, but thinks the Bengals needed to make more plays. He also explains he can stand the other teams in the AFC North, but not so much some teams in the NFC East.
-Paul dives into the "bulletin board material" of the AFC championship game. Did the use of "Burrowhead" end up plaguing the Bengals? He thinks Patrick Mahomes is not a big hero for winning despite his ankle injury. And he also doesn't like the comparisons of Joseph Ossai's penalty to the ones of Adam "Pacman" Jones and Vontaze Burfict from seven years ago.
-93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins! Paul and Jeff discuss how everyone views Patrick Mahomes now, the officiating from the AFC championship, all of the teams who have terminated offensive and defensive coordinators over recent weeks, and how the Steelers can approach April's NFL draft.
Alan Saunders Joins us and talks football! Where do the Steelers stand against the remaining playoff teams? How does the Steelers future look, both near and far?
NFL Playoffs are here! How did these teams make it in? Do they have the "winning formula" that the Steelers are missing?
We're talking Pittsburgh Panthers Basketball. College Basketball Insider, Zach Weiss, talks with us about his overall impressions - thus far. Will Pitt make any noise come March?
Pat Damp joins the show to discuss what's going on with the Penguins. Is Ron Hextall to blame? An update on Kris Letang is provided.
Josh Taylor hosting tonight and talks about Matt Canada's future with the Steelers. Josh asks the question that is on everybody's mind..."Will he stay or will he go?" Other teams have let go of their OC, will the Steelers follow suit?
Pirates broadcaster John Wehner joins Adam for an extensive conversation about the Pirates.
Pirates beat reports Jason Mackey joins Adam to talk about Andrew McCutchen resigning as a Pirate.
Adam doesn't want to hear the negative takes about the Pirates today, he's happy for once!
Cale Berger offers his take on why the Steelers should consider moving on from Diontae Johnson.
Steelers beat reporter Mike DeFabo joins Cale for an extensive conversation about what the Steelers need to focus on in this years draft.
Former Republican Congressman Keith Rothfus joined Paul Zeise on KDKA Radio to detail the House speaker vote, voting dates, and other topics dominating headlines.
CBS News Reporter Chris Van Cleave talked to Paul on KDKA Radio about the recent FAA system outage affecting airports.
NFL draft expert Ian Cummings joins Josh for an extensive look at the Steelers and what their mindset should be going into the 2023 draft.
Josh looks at the Steelers and offers his take on what direction the Steelers should go in the draft next year.
Josh looks at the Steelers injury situation and how they we're rather lucky this year, especially on the offensive line.
Josh looks at the way the Steelers season ended versus the expectations at the beginning and if they should have any regrets.
Steelers bear reporter Mike DeFabo joins Josh for a look at the Steelers season and recaps the key points of it.
Josh Rowntree believes Matt Canada will be back as the Steelers offensive coordinator next year and he offers his take as to why, mainly because of how the season ended.
Aditi is joined in this weeks episode by Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. They talk about his injury, development of the team, and his interest outside the sport.
Joe Lodanosky From The Pa Sports Network joined Paul for a look at the everchanging world of college sports.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo joined Paul to take a look back at the Steelers 2022 season.
Paul looks at Mike Tomlins coaching job this year and offers his take on the job he did.
Paul looks at the Steelers and debates if they'll be able to be a legitimate contender next season.
Noah Hiles of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for an extensive look at Pitt men's basketball.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko joins Adam here for an extensive look at Sundays matchup.
Adam toys with the idea of Acrisure Stadium playing host to being a neutral site game for the NFL and what that could look like.
Adam believes the good times are just starting for the Steelers and he offers his take as to why.
Jim Colony joins Adam to talk Steelers and has a financial crisis on his hands, we discuss.
Cale and producer Joel Nelson discuss who they think are the best NBA players right now.
-Ben Roethlisberger underestimated Kenny Pickett. Cale dives into Roethlisberger's recent comments from his podcast and takes calls.
-More on Pickett... has his extensive time in college football at Pitt helped him more in the NFL than players with a year or two less of CFB experience?
-Breaking news: The NFL has officially cancelled Bills-Bengals from Monday and declared the game a "no contest". We discuss how the cancellation affects the AFC playoffs.
-Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins! Cale and Chris get into everything on the Steelers, including Alex Highsmith's breakout season, and a preview of Browns-Steelers this Sunday.
-Cale gets into the Steelers linebacking group. Devin Bush played very limited snaps against Baltimore, and his time with the Steelers might be done after the season.
-A look into the NBA and what does LeBron James' future look like, with his Los Angeles Lakers struggling this season.
-Damar Hamlin's health has improved, and Cale describes the feeling and emotion from watching Monday night's game, his working relationship with Hamlin, and just how much this hits home with Hamlin being from the area.
-Pitt men's basketball has had big time recent success, and Cale dives into everything on the Panthers.
-Cale also dives into Pitt basketball's recruiting, and what the team's future might look like with their success this season.
Steelers Insider Chris Carter joins Josh for a look at the Steelers, Damar Hamlin's injury, and the NFL schedule situation.
Penguins podcaster Patrick Damp joins Josh for a conversation about the Winter Classic and what changes he'd like to see.
Josh looks at the Steelers turnaround and he believes this improvement was obvious to see dating back a year. He offers his take as to why.
Josh looks at the Steelers recent success and compares their overall approach to the teams they've been beating.
Josh reacts to the Damar Hamlin injury and how this hits Pittsburgh particularly hard, and he's happy to see the city rally around him.
NHL Insider Angie Carducci joins Josh Taylor for an extensive look at the Penguins and their recent struggles.
Jaylen Warren joins the show this week for a conversation about his rise to the NFL, personal life and some insight on the Steelers culture.
Penguins Insider Dan Kingerski joins Paul for a conversation about the Winter Classic, and has an update on where the team stands at this point in the year.
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! Both Josh Taylor and Alan believe the simplest things, including the turnover battle, will be the recipe to winning in Baltimore. They recap what went wrong in the previous Steelers-Ravens matchup from a few weeks ago, and preview Sunday night's game more. They also look at everything else around the NFL.
-After a 5-1 loss last night, the Penguins fell 5-4 in OT to Detroit after having a 4-0 lead. We discuss.
-Chris Carter of the Post-gazette joins Josh Taylor! Josh and Chris discuss the Steelers young core, the team's plan to take down Baltimore, and also Pitt football & their bowl game on Friday.
-Another look into the quarterbacks the Steelers could have brought in over the offseason, and how all of their seasons went (which didn't turn out good).
-A small look into Steelers-Ravens, where the more successful team in recent games has been on the better side of the turnover battle, one of Josh's keys to winning a football game.
-Pat Damp of KDKA-TV joins Josh Taylor! Pat put together a "2022 Pittsburgh Sports Year in Review" and discusses that piece with Josh, who was blown away by the detail and just how many events there were across the calendar year.
-College football remix! Josh highlights the college football playoff, and believes Michigan and Georgia match up fairly well.
-Josh gets into NFL coaching trees, as well as some questionable coaching hires from across the NFL in recent years. And if you have a take for Josh, make sure it's a good one!
-Angie Carducci of Inside Hockey Magazine joins for all things Penguins! Josh Taylor and Angie dive into the Penguins 5-1 loss on Tuesday to the Islanders, and if it was truly their worst loss of the year. They also get into Brian Dumoulin's play lately.
-More NFL playoff talk, and Josh gets into what the Steelers defense looks like outside of their main building blocks (Watt/Heyward/Fitzpatrick/Highsmith). Josh believes there could be some huge turnover over the next year or two on defense outside of the main building blocks.
-Josh is fed up with the "This wouldn't happen under (coach)" nonsense. Also, the turnover margin/turnover battle is bigger than you think.
-Josh Taylor hosting. The Raiders are going to bench Derek Carr for their final two games of the year. Remember when people thought Carr, Russell Wilson, etc could've been better for the Steelers than drafting Kenny Pickett?
-A two-hour nap is on a completely different level than a one-hour nap. Also, Plum native and member of the Pat McAfee Show, Tone Digz, cashed out of a huge parlay and at the right time. Bowl game season this year has been underwhelming, according to Josh.
-NFL playoffs talk/is it worth it making the playoffs if your team doesn't match up to the level of Kansas City, Buffalo, or Cincinnati?
-A little Penguins talk!
-Cale also dives into the Steelers' game-winning drive on Saturday, and all of the pieces around Kenny Pickett.
-More Pitt basketball, football, and Sun Bowl talk, with Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette!
-J.J. Watt of the Arizona Cardinals, and brother to T.J. and Derek, plans to retire, and Cale discusses J.J. Watt's incredible career.
-Cale dives into everything Pitt basketball, football, and a look around the ACC!
-Will Matt Canada stay around for 2023?
-More on Canada, and does anything this season fall on Mike Tomlin? Who are other coaches and coordinators the Steelers can turn to, if they're looking for a change?
-Alex Stumpf of DK Pittsburgh Sports joins! Cale and Alex discuss the Pirates recent acquisition of Rich Hill, other players the Pirates have brought in, and Bryan Reynolds' status with the team.
Steelers Insider, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, joins! Mike recaps Franco Harris' visitation, and discusses the Steelers performance recently and Kenny Pickett's development with Cale.
Steelers Insider, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, joins Cale! Mike recaps Franco Harris' visitation, and discusses the Steelers performance recently and Kenny Pickett's development with Cale.
-Cale Berger gets into Kenny Pickett's development, as well as the Steelers' playoff chances. Is there a chance the Dolphins can help Pittsburgh get in?
-"Advantageous" is a word to describe the Steelers season. Are they out of the playoffs? How "in the hunt" are they? It's a weird balance of how meaningful the final two games are. Cale also gets into Pickett's arm strength and velocity.
Former Republican House of Representatives Member Melissa Hart joins Paul Zeise to discuss the latest issues plaguing Pennsylvania and Allegheny County.
Sports Director Jeff Hathorn joins Paul Zeise after the Steelers' 13-10 win against the Raiders on Christmas Eve, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception.
-Donny provides some genuine reflection on the legend, Franco Harris. He also gives his white hot takes for Steelers-Raiders.
-Bob Pompeani makes a surprise appearance on the hotline! And Donny gives out plenty of Thank You's and recognition to those who helped him get to where he is today at The Fan!
-What might attendance look like with cold temperatures?
-Jared Barton from KDKA-TV joins Donny to discuss what programming adjustments KDKA-TV made this week after Franco Harris' sudden passing.
-Donny and Joel make game picks for the NFL this weekend.
-Steelers vs Raiders preview, why Donny is a Derek Carr fan.
-Corey Crisan from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins for all things Pitt.
-Donny and Joel discuss their favorite Christmas movies.
-93.7 The Fan's Josh Rowntree joins for all things Steelers.
-Donny gives his Steelers Christmas wish list for the 2023 offseason.
-Christmas food lists with Donny and Joel. How much do Christmas foods differ from other holidays?
-Open/Donny Football discusses his first few moments in becoming a Steelers fan, highlighted by a come-from-behind win against the Browns in 2003 that he went to.
-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers.
-Donny and producer Joel Nelson also discuss their favorite Christmas songs.
-Chris Carter from the Post-Gazette joins! Chris is very curious at what this Pitt team is going to look like with all of the roster shuffling for the bowl game. Him and Paul take a deep dive into possible starters and depth. They also discuss Steelers-Raiders, and if stopping Josh Jacobs and Davante Adams will be enough for the Steelers to win this pivotal game.
-Are you willing to brave the weather on Saturday night? Paul would not. He also dives into how big of a game Saturday night is, in regards to both the Raiders and Steelers playoff chances.
-Ray Fittipaldo from the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss the cold temperatures, events honoring Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception, and Kenny Pickett's recent concussion. Ray believes whoever can run the ball most effectively and do better on third down has the best chance of winning the game.
-Multiple Pitt players are not planning on participating in their bowl game against UCLA, and it's now taken some interest away from Paul. He also thinks there haven't been enough serious injuries to the point where he wants to see fewer players sit out bowl games.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Paul Zeise to discuss new developments coming to the county, taxes, and other pressing topics.
Sports Director Jeff Hathorn joins Paul Zeise on KDKA 100.1 FM and 1020 AM to break down the Steelers victory against Carolina.
Amanda Silay joins Paul for a conversation about Pitt Womens Volleyball, and a look at the teams title chances.
NHL Writer and Insider Angie Carducci joins Josh for an in depth look at the Penguins and what they need to focus on heading into the new year.
Josh looks at the Penguins schedule and he wants to see them avoid the issues of recent season, which he believes can be helped by stacking wins at this point in the season.
Penguins Insider Pat Damp joined Josh for a deep conversation about the team, injuries, and what he expects from them as hockey season starts to get serious.
Josh Taylor looks at the social media reaction to Mason Rudolph splitting QB 1 drills with Mitch Tribusky and why people seem to suddenly feel bad for Rudolph.
Josh offers his take on the state of the Steelers and how they seem to be lost amidst their rebuild.
Chris Carter joins Josh Taylor for an in depth look at the Steelers and what the end of their season should look like.
Who is the most annoying sort of sports fan? The guys debate and both agree that it's generally the guy who's rooting agaisnt his home team in the name of his fantasy league.
In this segment, the guys laugh about their younger years working in the restaurant industry and some behind the scenes stories.
Tonight's show is being hosted by podcasters Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio and they talk about the state of the Steelers rebuild.
This week Aditi is joined by a few guests including Al Villanueva, David DeCastro, Todd Haley, and Bryant McFadden. They look at their careers, the sport today, and some of their favorite football memories.
Paul believes the Steelers need to give up on the rest of this season and shift their focus towards getting a higher draft pick in 2023.
Paul looked at the Steelers quarterback debate and offers his take that this year the QB is the least of their problems.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko joined Paul for a conversation about the Steelers rebuild and struggles.
Jim Medure and Nicholas "Harry" Callas held this caller-involved segment, where this person who dialed in had a curious introduction.
Paul reacts to the World Cup and his belief that soccer will never be a major sport in the United States.
Paul reacts to comments Bill Cowher made this weekend, and he absolutely brings the heat with a take on what Cowher said.
Paul reacts to the idea of the Steelers tanking to get a better draft pick, which is something he can't understand.
New Orleans radio host Gus Kattengell checks in with Josh for some insight on the Saints and some of the similarities between them and the Steelers.
Josh offers his grade for each of the Steelers starters, and it's roughly a C average team.
Josh looks ahead to the Steelers second half of the year and what sort of things he expects to see from them after the off week.
Josh still believes the Steelers can make a playoff run this year, and he explains why.
Steelers beat reporter Mike DeFabo joins Josh for a hard look at the Steelers and what expectations he has for the second half of the season.
Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Josh Rowntree for an extensive conversation about the state of the Steelers.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko joins Adam for a look at the Steelers and how far this team has fallen in the last five or so years.
The season is over for the Steelers and they should focus on rebuilding in the draft for the next couple of years.
Adam looks at the Steelers overall approach the last few years and he believes they need to change the culture if they want to win again soon.
Adam believes the Steelers upper management needs to take a look at themselves and what they can do to improve the teams performance.
Steelers Beat Reporter Mike DeFabo joins Adam to offer an extensive breakdown on the Steelers rough season.
Adam Crowley is hosting tonight and he starts off talking about how bad all the local sports teams.
Julian of Menace 2 Sports joins Paul for his weekly segment of betting advice for college and pro football.
Paul believes the Steelers biggest issue is an overall lack of talent and not bad coaching. He also chats with Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko for an extensive look at the team.
Steelers Beat Reporter Alan Saunders joins Josh here for a conversation about the Steelers and the issues they're dealing with at the halfway point in the season.
Steelers reporter Chris Carter breaks down the Chase Claypool trade and he has a surprisingly positive outlook on the second half of the season (IF) a couple things work out for them.
Josh reacts to the moves made by the Steelers before the trade deadline and how unusual that is to see from them. All of this has him hopeful for the eventual success of their rebuild.
Josh believes the Steelers players deserve more criticism than the coaching staff at this point, and he thinks Kenny Pickett eluded to that post game on Sunday.
Penguins Podcaster Patrick Damp joins Josh for an extensive conversation about the Penguin start to the season and what sort of play he expects to see over the next month.
Does the Chase Claypool trade mean the Steelers have taken a new approach in terms of the coaching staff, Josh believes it's at least a step in the right direction.
Josh Taylor is hosting tonight and he started things off talking about the Chase Claypool trade and his belief that he was the real distraction in the locker room.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo joins Paul for a recap of the Steelers loss to the Eagles and offers and update on the overall state of the Steelers.
The Penguins look very similar to how they have the last couple season, which is exactly what Paul expected from this team.
Paul opened the show reacting to a terrible weekend when it came to the local football teams.
Adam will be in Philadelphia for the Steelers game, and he'll be stopping to watch the Phillies as well and supporting them. Is it alright to root for a team outside of Pittsburgh?
Adam talks about some of the locker room issues we've been hearing about with the Steelers, and that making it's way into public comment. He loves it and believes we should see more of this from players.
Adam offers his take as to why he believes TJ Watt should start on Sunday against The Eagles.
Adam believes the Steelers have a legitimate chance to win against the Eagles on Sunday, why? That's because the NFL is WEIRD!
Adam has one goal for Sunday when he is in Philadelphia and that is to avoid getting into a fight with an Eagles fan.
Adam Crowley is hosting tonight and he talks about what he expects to see while he's in Philadelphia for Sundays game.
Julian of Menace 2 Sports joins Paul for his weekly segment of NFL and college sports betting advice.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko joins Paul for an extensive conversation about the state of the Steelers.
Paul is excited to watch Thursday night football for the first time this season as both teams finally have a lot on the line.
Angie Carducci of Inside Hockey joins Josh for a look at the Penguins west coast swing and gives the team an evaluation of their early season performance.
Josh doesn't believe the Steelers have a real direction this year as they seem to be in a cross between a rebuild year and a team trying to barely make the playoffs. He believes they need to pick a direction and stick to it.
Josh looks at the Penguins upcoming schedule and what sort of tone this could set for the early part of the regular season.
Josh looks ahead to Sundays matchup and he debates if the Steelers have any real chance of beating or contending with the Eagles.
Josh listens and reacts to a clip of Kenny Pickett following the Steelers loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Josh Taylor is hosting the evening show tonight and he opens talking about how people are trying to spin the story of Kenny Pickett to fit the narrative they prefer.
-PITT Insider Christopher Carter of the Post-Gazette joins! He provides everything from Pat Narduzzi's press conference today, and brings his thoughts on everything from Saturday's win at Western Michigan. Christopher also looks ahead to next Saturday's game vs Rhode Island. Paul and Christopher also dive into everything ACC football.
-Steelers Insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins! Paul and Ray discuss everything from Sunday's game, including the Steelers struggles early on in the year, and what the team may need to do going forward.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Noah Hiles gave a preview of Pitt Football as they move closer to conference play.
Jason Mackey made public mention of this Pitt Football reporter's dating life after a date he went on almost prevented him from coming on the show.
In this hour, Jason Mackey shares some of his thoughts and concerns about the Steelers the Penguins and Pitt Football.
After the Penguins re-signed Letang and Malkin, and gave head coach Mike Sullivan a contract extension, Jason Mackey talks with Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to address the consequences of keeping aging players together.
In this hour, Jason Mackey breaks down the Steelers after their depth chart was released on Tuesday.
With Mason Rudolph being announced as number two on the depth chart, how important is he now to the Steelers, and how long will he last as the backup?
Host Jason Mackey and producer Nicholas Callas talk about this Steelers' quarterback's future.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Batko shares his thoughts from covering the Steelers, and he's not so quick to dismiss the team from being a contender this season.
Among all the skeptics of the Steelers, Jason Mackey askes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko what fans can look forward to coming into the season.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Batko makes an argument for why Kenny Pickett is a better QB right now than Mason Rudolph.
Jason Mackey wants to explain to you why it's COMPLETELY ok that Mason Rudolph is the backup for Week 1.
Fans don't want to acknowledge the aging Penguins, but Josh Rowntree's going to make sure you get your proper dose of reality.
Josh Rowntree asked some questions after the Penguins decided to extend the contract of head coach Mike Sullivan. After hearing some arguments on social media in support of Sullivan, Josh used those in comparison with another Pittsburgh coach in a different sport.
News released today that Penguins' head coach was given three more years to add to the two that are still left on his deal to stay in Pittsburgh.
Steelers' offensive coordinator Matt Canada made comments about the offensive line heading into the regular season that Josh Rowntree would like to take a moment to reflect on.
-Arthur DiCesare of Westgate Sportsbook joins for all things betting across week zero of college football and the NFL!
-AP sports writer Will Graves joins! They discuss all things PITT-West Virginia, the Steelers and their QB situation!
-Chris Adamski of the Trib joins! They get into everything PITT-West Virginia, the Steelers, and a lot on the Steelers depth chart.
-Another NFL joint practice fight, is it time to end these practices? Paul doesn’t think so. He believes players need to be held accountable and possibly disciplined for such action, but doesn’t think the joint practices need to be gone.
-Mike Asti of WV Sports Now joins! He provides a good scouting report on this WV team, including new quarterback JT Daniels.
-PITT vs West Virginia is next Thursday but Paul doesn’t fully have a read on what the game will look like with it being the first game of the season. Mountaineers Offensive Coordinator Graham Harrell has an air raid style of offense which PITT has not seen a lot.
-All signs point to Mitch Trubisky. Steelers Insider Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins Paul to discuss the quarterbacks, and all the scenarios along the offensive line.
-Have the Steelers neglected their offensive line? Paul doesn't think so. The team has made plenty of moves and brought in so many players competing for jobs along the line, but many have not panned out. That could be due to who is evaluating these players, which Paul emphasized.
Paul questions the Pirates rebuild strategy and debates if we'll see a competitive team anytime soon.
Steelers Beat Reporter Ray Fittipaldo joined Paul for a look at the Steelers and the headlines he's following as the regular season approaches.
Paul reacts to an incident in the Little League World series, and he can't help but laugh about it.
Former Pitt quarterback and current broadcaster Pat Bostick joined Paul for an extensive preview of the approaching Pitt football season.
Paul reacts to a story about hazing incident that happened in a local high school football program.
Paul debates if we've overrated the Steelers through the preseason and he compares them to other teams.
Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Paul for an update on the Steelers after covering practice earlier today.
Christopher Carter of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Paul for a conversation about the upcoming Pitt football season and what he expects from the program this season.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mike Persak comes on to share his thoughts about the Pirates; how safe manager Derek Shelton is and whether it would be a good idea to trade outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
In this hour, Paul focuses on Pitt Football and expresses how important it is for them to follow their championship season with another winning one. Broadcast from LIVE! Casino.
Paul has Chris Carter from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on to talk about where Pitt Football stands coming into this next season.
In this hour, a variety of Pittsburgh sports topics get discussed, and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn makes some intriguing comments about Pitt Football and the Pirates.
Paul addresses Steeler fans perception of QB Kenny Pickett versus the reality of his status in the organization right now.
Paul has 93.7 The Fan's sports director Jeff Hathhorn on, and Jeff shares some observations that make him believe that Pirates' manager Derek Shelton is running out of time.
Paul has 93.7 The Fan's sports director Jeff Hathhorn on to talk about the expectations of Pitt Football after being ranked earlier this month.
In this hour, Paul talks to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko and 93.7 The Fan's Steeler insider Jeff Hathhorn about where the Steelers are after beating the Seahawks on Saturday. Broadcast live from LIVE! Casino.
93.7 The Fan's Steelers insider Jeff Hathhorn discusses the status of the Steelers' offensive line with Paul.
Paul Zeise and Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discuss the status of the Steelers run defense after Saturday's game.
In this hour, Paul breaks down the Steelers win on Saturday against the Seahawks in the preseason with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko. Broadcast from LIVE! Casino.
Paul Zeise has Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with him to break down other aspects of the Steelers that don't involve the quarterbacks.
Paul Zeise and Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Brian Batko joke about the excess attention on the Steelers' QBs this preseason.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Batko talks with Paul about the Steelers preseason game on Saturday, and the two speculate where Mason Rudolph will be by season's end.
Paul cites some reasons why the Pickett hype should not go into overload quite yet, and suggests that fans should focus more on the big picture than the quarterback situation.
Paul looks at the situation with Tom Brady and he debates if this is a serious issue for Tampa Bay.
Sports Betting Insider Arthur DiCesare joins Paul for a look at betting on preseason football.
Mark Kaboly of The Athetic joins Paul for an extensive look at the Steelers and how training camp has looked so far.
Josh joins Paul here for an update on the Steelers and what he's been observing at training camp.
Paul asks is the Pirates are making any real progress and what he expects from them next year.
-Is there a chance Mason Rudolph can get traded? If so, what’s the return? There’s also a chance Kenny Pickett may not be ready yet, which would likely force the Steelers into keeping Rudolph for the time being.
-Discussing the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul believes they have some hurdles to get through for this season.
-Live! Casino General Manager Sean Sullivan joins Paul! They discuss everything about the casino, and promote what’s ahead for them!
-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey joins Paul! They had plenty to discuss on Rodolfo Castro losing his phone on the field. Next, they discuss the story of former Steeler Tim Worley and his return to Latrobe. Later, Jason and Paul dive into everything from Steelers camp, between the George Pickens hype, and what the QB situation could look like going forward.
-Paul dives into everything on Browns QB Deshaun Watson. Will his suspension remain six games? Will it be more? Can the Browns do anything to sway a possible decision from the NFL?
-Paul opens with his thoughts on Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro losing his cellphone mid-play during Tuesday’s game against Arizona.
-93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Paul! They discuss Mitchell Trubisky likely being the starting QB, as well as other camp position battles. What happens if the Steelers lose against Seattle on Saturday night?
-A little more on Trubisky. Paul believes Trubisky may have been named starter by default, and not that Trubisky necessarily earned the nod.
Paul talks about the expectations on Pitt football this year after getting ranked, and he talks about what it could look like if they fail to meet them.
Football insider Chris Carter talks about the larger depth the Steelers will have this year, as well as other news from Steelers' camp.
In this hour, Paul brings on guests to give updates on Steeler camp and talk about how weather has prevented fans from enjoying and observing some preseason events. Broadcasted live from LIVE! Casino.
Anthony from Oakland weighs in on how he perceives the handling of Browns' QB Deshaun Watson amid the sexual assault lawsuits against him.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo gives his routine update from Steelers' training camp.
In this hour, Paul addresses several stories about the Steelers, and explains why you shouldn't panic about any of them. Broadcasted live from LIVE! Casino.
Paul address the Steelers defense and discusses if Devin Bush will ever play well enough to contribute to a winning Steelers team.
Paul cites a time in history where a QB performed poorly, but no one paid attention because the Steelers won the Super Bowl.
Paul discusses the potential outcomes for the Browns if Deshaun Watson ends up getting suspended.
Former Pirates broadcaster Lanny Frattare talks with Paul about announcing the upcoming PONY League World Series, and they also reflect on the passing of 67-year broadcaster Vin Scully.
In this hour, Paul talks about two different cases where fans weren't served the best way they could've been. Broadcasted live from LIVE! Casino.
Paul previews the game this upcoming CFB season between Pitt and WVU, and he explains the game's significance.
After the first hall of fame class of Pirates was unveiled over the weekend, Paul makes an argument for two players who were left out to be in.
In this hour, Paul has several discussions about the Steelers and what they're doing that could promote positive change this upcoming season. Broadcast live from LIVE! Casino.
Paul dives into the different elements of the offense to determine how good it might be coming into the new season.
After Mason Rudolph fumbled twice at camp Monday, Paul responds to reactions of fans with where he believes the quarterbacks are viewed in the Steelers' front office.
Paul believes there's no quarterback competition on the Steelers, and that Mason Rudolph is getting reps for a different reason.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that WR Diontae Johnson was sat at camp on Monday because of a hip flexor related injury.
Paul debates what the Deshaun Watson will look like from this point on, and what it will look like from the league perspective.
Pitt Insider Chris Peak joins Paul for a discussion about the schools football program heading into the upcoming season.
Pirates Beat Reporter Mike Persak joined Paul for an update on the team after their recent sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Paul's show was happening at the same time as an awards ceremony in the office and Paul found the cookie table meant for guests, not him. A MAJOR win in his eyes!!
Sports betting expert Julian From Menace2Picks joined Paul for a conversation about betting on pre season football.
Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined Paul for an extensive conversation about Steelers training camp.
Chris Carter joined Paul for a conversation about the Steelers and their progress in training camp.
Johnny McGonigal talks about the upcoming Pitt football season and what storylines he's been following through the off season and now that training camp has started.
Will Graves of the AP joined Paul for a discussion about the Pitt football program and the early storylines coming out of training camp.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette has an update on the team, and what happened during the first day of padded practice.
Paul offers his take on the Deshaun Watson suspension and offers a look at the process of this ruling.
Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey joins Paul for a conversation about the team as the trade deadline approaches.
-More on possible changes around college football, including the playoff scenarios. Paul believes a playoff format of 12-16 teams will happen within a few years. We also hear from Mitchell Trubisky, who spoke to the media at Steelers camp.
-Regarding the Diontae Johnson situation, Paul believes a trade could be in play for Johnson. More on the QB situation as well, and Paul believes there really isn't a big competition for the starting QB spot. He thinks they're giving Mitchell Trubisky first-team reps to truly start week one, and that Mason Rudolph could get decent reps to showcase himself as a true trade candidate.
-PITT insider, Johnny McGonigal of the Post-Gazette, joins Paul for all things PITT! They discuss everything between recent comments from Pat Narduzzi and Michigan State's Mel Tucker, as well as conference realignment scenarios for the ACC and all around college football.
-The Clayton Kershaw/Justin Verlander/Adam Wainwright breed of MLB pitchers is beginning to fade. Paul dives into that category and that we ought to grow a big appreciation for this group of pitchers that's beginning to go extinct. The ones who can deliver 200+ innings a year.
-Plenty of sarcasm and overreaction from the first few moments of training camp. Paul also dives into all the buzz around Ben Roethlisberger's "me first"/"team first" comments as well as Cam Heyward's reaction to Ben's comments.
-Penguins insider, Mike DeFabo of the Post-Gazette, joins Paul for all things Penguins, including the team bringing back forward Danton Heinen on a one-year deal. They also discuss the overall look at the roster.
-Paul also breaks down everything surrounding basketball star Brittney Griner.
-What are the Steelers plans along the defensive line to replace Stephon Tuitt? Paul discusses. He also saw an article about rats and trash bags in New York City, and reviews some PA laws on how to approach some wildlife in PA.
-Anthony Jaskulski joins as he and Paul discuss Steelers futures bets this year. They also get into the QB situation and everything else around training camp.
-Could the Steelers be handling Diontae Johnson's contract situation differently than TJ Watt's last year?
-Plenty to discuss from Steelers training camp in Latrobe, PA! We also hear from 93.7 The Fan's Sports Director, Jeff Hathhorn!
From the Pennsylvania Sports Network, Joe Ludnowski shares some thoughts about the LIV Golf Tour.
In this hour, Paul shares some news out of the NFL and continues some discussions about Pitt Football.
With Pitt and WVU playing each other this year, Paul would argue it should be more than just an occasional event, but more of an every year feature.
Chris Peak from Panther-Lair.com comes on with Paul to talk about the state of Pitt Football as August approaches.
News was released Tuesday that Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is having surgery to remove his appendix. Paul compares it to the one Ben Roethlisberger had before the Super-Bowl-winning 2005 season.
Regular caller Anthony from Oakland discusses how the rulings in Watson's sexual assault cases will be decided as the day of the verdict draws nearer.
In this hour, Paul has a variable conversation, touching on the Pirates, Steelers and the Pitt Panthers' Football Team.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jason Mackey talks about the state of the Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 2nd.
In this hour, Paul features some comments made by Steelers ahead of training camp's beginning.
Kenny Pickett and Mike Tomlin spoke publicly today ahead of camp. Paul goes over some of their most impactful statements from the day.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Batko shares his experience after covering the arrival of players to Steelers camp on Tuesday.
Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses the likelihood that there will be a lack of problems in camp now that fresh faces are on the Steelers' roster.
With the Steelers arriving to camp today, Cam Heyward spoke publicly for the media. Paul lets us hear and responds.
Aaron Rodgers's walk into camp today was recorded, and it looked like he came out of an action movie.
In this hour, Paul focuses exclusively on the Steelers arriving to camp ahead of its start scheduled for tomorrow.
Paul had an experience before coming to The Fan today, and he wants to know if he's wrong for thinking this way about it.
With the Steelers arriving for training camp, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ray Fittipaldo was there and shares his thoughts just ahead of day 1.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo breaks down the Steelers signing Jeremy McNichols and releasing Trey Edmunds.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes that circumstances suggest that Pickett should be the number two QB.
With the Steelers' QB battle looming, Paul heard reactions that claim selecting Pickett was a waste if he doesn't get to play or start this season.
Every year, The Athletic has NFL coaches and executives rank veteran quarterbacks based on their experiences. Cale Berger saw where they put Mitchell Trubisky, and he shares how those perceptions might shape the Steelers upcoming season in a surprising way.
In for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger looks at veteran NFL QB rankings released recently, and uses that as evidence to support why a Steelers rookie may start relatively soon.
In for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger shares his thoughts regarding comments made by Ben Roethlisberger in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article written by Ron Cook.
With rumors of an electronic strike zone making its way to Major League Baseball, Cale makes an argument about whether this type of technology could or could not make sports better.
A critic claimed the Steelers have not improved their offensive line this offseason. Cale Berger creates a counterargument.
After the lawsuits regarding MiLB's alleged lack of compensation, Cale Berger addresses the comments made by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about the matter.
In this hour, Cale Berger addresses rumors surrounding the Steelers and the Pirates this week.
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, rumors have put Daniel Vogelbach on the Pirates trade block. Cale Berger addresses how realistic that could be.
With his recent struggles, Cale Berger argues what decision the Pirates could and should make before the end of the month.
With QB Mitch Trubisky being the obvious choice, Cale Berger looks to see what impact other players who were signed in free agency could have.
After the MADDEN 23 ratings came out earlier in the week, Cale Berger goes into detail about which Steelers were undercut, and what this means for the Steelers going into the season.
In this hour, Cale Berger addresses the story about the middle-aged fan at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game who got physical with children over getting a player's autograph.
After a middle-aged fan got physical with children over getting an autograph at the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, Cale Berger asks if there's an age where it's time to step down from trying hard to get one.
With the MADDEN 23 ratings released, Cale believes there's no longer a reason to buy games from the franchise anymore.
Cale discusses where S Minkah Ftizpatrick and RB Najee Harris were ranked after the MADDEN NFL 23 ratings came out earlier in the week.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joined Paul for an extensive preview of Steelers training camp and the return to Saint Vincent College.
Pirates beat reporter Mike Persak joins Paul on the hotline for a look at the Pirates and some of the changes he expects to see before the trade deadline.
Football Insider Christopher Carter talks about the Steelers quarterback race and offers his take on the situation.
Steelers writer Brian Batko joined Paul for a preview of the Steelers upcoming training camp and the stories he expects to follow.
Plenty of baseball talk as Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins in the first segment! Later, we hear from Ian Walters and Lukas Young from the Wild Things!
-Brownsville high school basketball legend George Lemon joins Paul! They discuss plenty, including George's time in the WPIAL!
-George Lemon, basketball legend for Brownsville HS, joins Paul! They share many classic memories across the WPIAL.
-Eric Krupa, President of the Frontier League, joins to discuss everything Washington Wild Things and the rest of the Frontier League!
-Wild Things second baseman Scotty Dubrule joins also! Scotty discusses playing for Washington, as well as his time during the College World Series when his Mississippi State Bulldogs took on Vanderbilt!
Tony Buccilli, GM of the Washington Wild Things, joins as Paul and Tony discuss everything from Sunday’s Cam Heyward Foundation celebrity softball game. They get into the Wild Things’ excellent season and promote what they have planned ahead!
-Plenty of Penguin talk in the bookend segments of this hour, featuring Mike DeFabo of the Post-Gazette joining in the first segment!
-Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, also joins Paul to promote what’s happening around Washington County and discuss the Wild Things!
-Paul's had a crazy day. We also hear from Washington Wild Things GM Tony Buccilli as he and Paul talk about a special night from the Cam Heyward celebrity softball game over the weekend.
Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins Paul for an update on the teams off season changes.
Chris Carter from Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins Paul on the hotline for an extensive breakdown on the latest happening in the Steelers off season.
Paul look ahead to the Pirates season after the All Star break and what he thinks they second half will look like.
The Penguins remain largely unchanged, which Paul thinks is a silly thing for a town that claims to desire championships over everything else.
Pirates beat reporter Kevin Gorman joins Paul for a look at the Pirates as the All Star break approaches.
Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey talks about the Pirates and changes he expects to see as the trade deadline approaches.
Penguins historian Bob Grove joins Paul for a conversation about the recent Penguins news and signings.
Paul looks at the analytics we see in baseball today, and his take on how it's hurting the sport.
In this hour, Paul Zeise entertains an interesting Steelers trade proposal, and he's also interrupted by some strange news.
After Joey Chestnut wins his 15th Nathan's hot dog eating contest, Paul ponders the maximum number of hot dogs one should eat in one sitting.
Protesters invaded the stage during the 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Paul Zeise finds out why.
In this hour, Zeise discusses all of the consequences of moving teams between conferences.
Paul Zeise heard some comments about how ACC would struggle in the SEC, so he provides some insights as to why he believes that would not happen.
Paul begins discussing how moving around the NCAA conferences could overpower some teams and weaken others.
In this hour, Paul discusses the Pirates and the recent decisions they've been making between young prospects and established veterans.
Paul Zeise makes an argument to trade Bryan Reynolds and David Bednar to bolster the future of the Pirates.
Paul addresses comments made by Ben Cherington on Sunday regarding Kevin Newman returning to shortstop when he gets activated.
In this hour, Paul Zeise collects evidence to prove that MLB economics can kill a team like the Pirates, and empower a team like the Yankees.
Paul took a look at the Pirates payroll, and found out that the Pirates are still paying a former player that is currently on the restricted list.
Paul noticed a car circling the building and staring at the entrance as we was walking into work this morning. Is someone trying to get him?
Ohio State is trademarking the word "The" and that leads Josh to the discussion of most arrogant college fan bases. If Notre Dame is by far #1, who is #2?
Jonathan joined Josh for a segment to discuss how things are looking around the Browns heading into training camp next month. Will they sign Joe Haden back? The Watson situation, Stefanski and Berry on the hot seat? and what is Mayfield's future
Chris joined Josh for a segment and discussed all things Steelers including a few of the position battles heading into camp next month
Alan joined Josh for a segment and they discussed Pirates, looking ahead to Pitt Football's 2022 season and the Starting QB battle between Slovis and Patti and they also talk about the Steelers and the Starting QB battle of their own between Trubisky and Pickett.
Josh Rowntree is in for Paul tonight and he kicks off the show discussing Mike Tomlin's comments on Ryan Clark's podcast and should Mike Tomlin be on the hot seat. Callers weigh in with their thoughts.
Minkah Fitzpatrick spoke publicly in a press conference after signing his deal with the Steelers. Paul reacts.
In this hour, Paul gives his feedback on how the PGA is handling the new alternative tour that some golfers are participating in.
In this hour, Paul address Deshaun Watson's likelihood of coming back and how the Penguins are going to do with the offseason right around the corner.
Paul talks about the tendency of fans in Pittsburgh to think highly of their sports teams, even in times when they don't actually do well.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mike DeFabo addresses the state of the Penguins as the offseason looms.
In this hour, Paul has some discussions about the state of the Steelers and Pirates in their seperate leagues.
Colin Cowherd's comments cited that the Steelers have spent the lowest in the league on their offense. Paul defends that point by comparing expected QB starter Trubisky to other starters in the NFL.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jason Mackey gives an estimate on when Pirates' top prospect Oneil Cruz could rejoin the MLB roster.
Pirates insider and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Jason Mackey talks about Derek Shelton's job security with Paul.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jason Mackey comes on to talk about the Pirates recent struggles, and what we can expect coming towards the end of June.
Paul breaks down Colin Cowherd's segment on the Steelers, and actually agrees with some of the points made.
In this hour, Paul breaks down Minkah Fitzpatrick's new deal and talks to some insiders about what it means for the Steelers during the extent of the contract.
With the comments from Colin Cowherd growing viral around Steelers nation, Paul actually agrees with some of the comments made about the Steelers recent lack of success.
Paul saw some comments on Twitter about Brian Flores's coaching style. Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shares what he's heard from inside the Steelers' organization.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brian Batko breaks down the status of the Steelers after the deal with Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Paul breaks down how the Minkah Fitzpatrick deal and other potential deals before camp next month will show what new GM Omar Khan is all about.
-Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins for some hockey talk, including the Penguins offseason and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
-More golf talk.
-Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette joins Paul for all things Pirates, including the recent play of outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins Paul for Steelers talk!
-Some NBA talk! Paul likes the way the Celtics are constructed compared to “super teams” who didn’t end up winning championships and not fulfilling expectations.
-Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams has a monster contract extension. We'll see if it affects the Steelers contract talks with Diontae Johnson
-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post Gazette joins for Steelers talk.
-Recent controversy surrounding some Tampa Bay Rays players refusing to wear a pride-themed patch on their jerseys.
-The Deshaun Watson situation
-Chris Carter joins for Steelers talk
-Golf talk, LIV Golf Tour
Plenty of Steelers minicamp talk! 93.7 the Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn also joins.
Paul saw a Twitter video of a cow on the run that sparked an entire conversation that you might want to hear if you've ever believed in cow tipping.
In this hour, Paul has Mike Persak from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on to talk about the Pirates. Also, Paul address why the PGA is in trouble and why cows have been in the news over the last week.
In this hour, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates beat-writer Jason Mackey tells us why the Pirates have been so hot, 93.7 The Fan's Josh Rowntree talks about what he's seen from the Steelers ahead of minicamp and NBA expert Chris Ekstrand talks about how the Celtics could take down one of the most successful teams in NBA history.
93.7 The Fan host and reporter Josh Rowntree comes in studio with Paul to talk about the Steelers ahead of minicamp. The biggest point of discussion is where each of the quarterbacks will be on the depth chart as minicamp progresses.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jason Mackey explains the consequences of trading a quality reliever like David Bednar.
In this hour, Paul discusses some different scenarios for DeShaun Watson ahead of the season. Also, a member of Tampa Bay Lightning Radio talks about the Eastern Conference Finals.
Paul believes Watson has to get out of the news soon, and reaching a settlement could be his ticket to get away from public scrutiny.
In the controversy with Deshaun Watson, Paul cites an example of why taking a settlement could be the best for both the player and the Browns' team.
From Tampa Bay Lightning Radio, Greg Linnelli breaks down how the Lightning can overcome the Rangers to get to the Stanley Cup Finals.
As another allegation has come out against DeShaun Watson, he and the Browns are losing control of public perception.
In this hour, Paul asks if Aaron Donald is worth the money, if Steelers minicamp should be exciting and if the NFL will ever do anything about DeShaun Watson.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo talks about Steelers minicamp and analyzes situations with different positions.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo addresses what the league and the Browns might do after new allegations were brought to the public.
A week after saying he doesn't "need" anymore money, Aaron Donald restructures his contract with the Rams to make 30 million dollars over the next three seasons. Paul Zeise reacts.
Aaron Donald just reworked his contract with the Rams, and he'll be making between 30 and 40 million dollars over the three NFL seasons.
Christopher Carter of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins Paul for an extensive update on the Steelers and what headlines he's focused on going into training camp this summer.
Paul offers his take on the way rules are enforced in the PGA, and how it could impact sports betting.
Paul asks why do so many Steeler fans dislike Mason Rudolph, and he tries to figure out why.
Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Paul for an update on the Steelers and some of the headlines from OTA's.
Paul reacts to the way this year NHL's have been going, and he debates if modern hockey style is a good direction for the sport.
Paul reacts to the ongoing discussion that Ben Roethlisberger was a bad teammate to Mason Rudolph.
Paul reacts to a busy news day for the Steelers and some of the stories that he's found the most interest in.
Chris Carter from Pittsburgh Sports Now joined Paul for a conversation about OTA's and a look at what storylines he'll be following into mini camp.
A quick preview of Paul's rant about being a furniture mover and his favorite story from the job.
The studio didn't have air conditioning for most of today, and Paul offers his take on the heat. He actually enjoys it!
Paul remembers a story from his past when he was a furniture mover, in a epic rant/reaction!
Paul looks at the Pirates rebuild plan and he wants to have a better understanding from the team in terms of their overall plan.
Paul believes the Steelers will be solid next season, but not great as he expects the rest of the division to take a step forward.
Paul has reached a point where he wants to see the Pirates make a real gain in their rebuilding process.
Paul spends this segment debating about where we are in the Pirates long term rebuilding plan.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for an extensive update on the Steelers off season.
Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey joins Paul for an update on the team, and where they stand at this point in the season.
-A preview around the rest of the AFC North. The Browns gave a four-year contract to tight end David Njoku and Cale was baffled. Lamar Jackson of the Ravens hasn't shown up to OTAs. Cale and 93.7 the Fan's Josh Rowntree dive into that situation, and Diontae Johnson's offseason. Later, a quick look into Friday's NBA matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
93.7 the Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Cale to discuss the Steelers recent front office moves, highlighted by promoting Omar Khan to GM. They also share their early thoughts on Steelers OTAs.
-93.7 the Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins Cale to further introduce Khan and Weidl, as well as Sheldon White, who was previously with the Washington Commanders. They dive into the approaches the Steelers can take with WR Diontae Johnson, and also share their thoughts on Mitchell Trubisky, Najee Harris, George Pickens and others.
-Cale dives back into what the Steelers can do with Dionate Johnson. He believes Johnson is a top-30 wide receiver but not top-25 either. He isn't sold on Johnson being the real deal and worthy of $16-18 million a year. Cale does believe another productive year for Johnson, like last season, will make a dramatic difference though. He also briefly dives into how Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores can make an impact on Devin Bush.
-Cale and producer Joel Nelson discuss various athletes who had one good season in their career and weren't productive during every other year they played.
-Cale opens the show discussing new Steelers GM Omar Khan's press conference from earlier today, and previews the other topics for tonight's show. He also shares his thoughts on Brandon Hunt reportedly departing the Steelers to join the Philadelphia Eagles front office. -Cale previews what new Steelers Assistant GM Andy Weidl, previously with the Eagles, brings to the table and provides a recent history of what the Eagles front office has done, including trades they've made. Cale is looking forward to seeing how Weidl can apply his Philadelphia contributions to Pittsburgh.
Penguins Reporter Mike DeFabo talks about the Penguins off season contract talks, and the changes that might happen before next season starts.
The Tribune-Review's Chris Adamski joins Paul for a look at the Steelers and some of their off season changes.
Paul looks at what the Steelers could look like in the post Kevin Colbert and Ben Roethlisberger era.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a conversation on the Steelers and the latest storylines he's following.
Mike White from The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for a discussion on a few of the biggest local high school sports stories he'll be following over the summer.
Paul looks at some of the changes the Steelers have made in the off season, and he debates if this will leave them better off than last season.
Christopher Carter from Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins the show with an extensive look at the teams off season changes.
Paul reacts to reports that Colin Kaepernick is working out with some teams, and he offers his take on the possibility of him returning to the league.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo joins Paul with a look at the Steelers and the headlines he's tracking going into rookie mini camp.
Pirates Beat Reporter Jason Mackey spends this segment giving an update on the team, and their recent success against the Dodgers.
Sports Betting Insider Julian of Menace 2 Sports joins Paul to offer his best suggestions for betters going into the weekend.
Christopher Carter from the Locked on Steelers Podcast joins Paul for an off season look at the Steelers and the headlines he's following, including the leagues schedule release.
Penguins historian Bob Grove joins Paul for a conversation about the Penguins and their current playoff chances.
This hour starts with Paul talking about the Penguins goalie situation and he believes that is their weakest point going into game three on Saturday.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo joins Paul for an update on the team, with some insight on who the next general manager could likely be.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Penguins historian Bob Grove for an update on the team, a recap of Tuesday's win, and a look ahead to what Grove expects in tonight's game in New York.
Paul talks about the future of Mason Rudolph, and he believes Rudolph should do everything he can to get traded.
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Sports Now joins Paul for a conversation about Jordan Addison, the changing college sports environment, and what Addison's leaving could mean for Pitt football.
Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey joins the show for an update on the team and a preview of their series against the Reds.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo on the Steelers draft and what he expects from the team over the summer.
Pirates Beat Reporter Jason Mackey joins the show for a look at the teams first few weeks of the season, and what stands out the most.
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins Paul for a conversation on the Penguins playoff chances.
Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a look at the changing world of college athletics.
Penguins historian Bob Grove joins the show to preview the NHL playoffs with a focus on the Penguins.
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Sport Now joins Paul for an in depth conversation about the college football transfer portal and the unintended consequences it's having.
Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Johnny McGonigal from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports are featured to analyze the upcoming NFL Draft.
Johnny McGonigal from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports come on to give their individual perspectives on the upcoming NFL Draft.
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Brian Batko talks draft predictions with Paul. They also discuss some news that the Steelers might be willing to draft up or back to be in a better situation.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo talks, analyzes and predicts upcoming picks from the draft with Paul.
Paul reacts here to the Dodgers pulling Clyton Kershaw after seven perfect innings, and offers his take on how this is unfortunately the way baseball functions nowadays.
In this segment, Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show to break down the Dererk Carr deal, Steelers draft approach, and what could change before the draft.
Pitt football beat reporter Johnny McGonigal joins Paul for an off season update on the team, with a focus on the Backyard Brawl.
The backyard brawl is back between Pitt and WVU and Paul is very excited to see the announced extension.
WVU beat reporter Mike Casazza joins Paul for a conversation about the football team's expectations for the fall and what the backyard brawl means to the school.
Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey joins the show for an update on the team and he offers insight on their unique approach to pitching.
Is Derek Carr really worth the deal he got? Paul debates this and looks at some of the other highest paid QBs in the league.
Paul reacts here to a video of a fight happening at a kids baseball game, and he offers his solution to preventing these sorts of things at kids games because these used to be rare.
Paul starts the show reacting to the Pirates home opening loss and how great it was to be at the game and see things back to normal in the post pandemic world.
Paul talks here about the Pirates overall approach to games and he believes that analytics have ruined the sport.
Mason Rudolph didn't take part in the practice organized by Mitch Trubisky, should he be worried about his future with the team.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko joins the show for an update on the team as the draft approaches, and some insight on the passing of Dwayne Haskins.
Paul reacts to an article about Pirates spending and how much underspending they actually do.
Pirates beat reporter Mike Persak joins the show for a conversation about tomorrow's home opener and a recap of the season's first series.
Paul is joined here by Penguins Historian Bob Grove for an update on the team, and what storylines he's following as the playoffs approach.
Paul talks here about Adam Schefter and the reaction to his tweet about the death of Dwayne Haskins.
Paul believes fans are making too much of the Steeler quarterback contest, especially because the draft hasn't happened yet.
Paul offers his take on the return of Tiger Woods and looks back at how incredible his career has been.
Paul reacts to the Penguins loss earlier this week and his belief that they need to step it up if they want to make it past the first round of the playoffs.
Penguins beat reporter Mike DeFabo breaks down the latest with the team and where they stand going into the playoffs.
Fan Golf Show host Mike Dudurich joins Paul here for a discussion about The Masters and a look at the return of Tiger Woods.
Johnny McGonigal of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul to preview tomorrow's Pitt spring game, and Paul helps break up a fight DURING the show!
Paul reacts to a story announcing that Russian athletes will be barred from participating in this years Boston Marathon.
Christopher Carter from The Locked on Steelers Podcast joins Paul here for his latest update on this months draft and what direction he expects the Steelers to go in.
NBA Expert Chris Ekstrand joins Paul for a preview of the playoffs and offers his take on the leagues post season.
Pirates Beat Writer Jason Mackey joins Paul here for an extensive preview of the Pirates season and tomorrows game.
Fan Golf Insider Mike Dudurich joins Paul for a preview of The Masters and offers his expectations for this years event.
Paul talks here about the return of Tiger Woods and asks if he'll still be able to play.
Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins Paul to recap the Penguin loss to Colorado.
In this segment, Paul reacts to news of DeShaun Watson facing an additional 18 accusations, and what fall out he believes we'll see from this in the coming months.
Paul talks about the potential of Pitt football, and he believes they're going to be very good over the next few years.
Penguins historian Bob Grove joins Paul here for an update on the team, preview of tonight's game, and what teams he's focused on going into the playoffs.
Pitt Football beat reporter Johnny McGonigal joins Paul here for an update on the program, and the likely outcome of their starting quarterback.
Paul starts this hour talking about how much college basketball has changed in the last 10-15 years.
Dan Boyle from the Allegheny Lacrosse Association joins the show for an update on their ongoing contract dispute over payment of officials.
Paul reacts to a headline on the possibility of coach K returning and what implications that could have on the team.
Paul doesn't get caught up in all the excitement or disappointment with the Penguins during the regular season.
Paul talks about the Pirates and his belief that fans need to view this season as the first real look at Derek Shelton and what potential they show.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a look at the Steelers and how he expects them to approach this month's draft.
Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey joins the show for an update on the Pirates and offers his thoughts on the team as spring training winds down this week and the regular games start.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Mike DeFabo of the Post Gazette for an update on the Penguins and the stories he's following as the playoffs approach.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Dan Zangrilli for a preview of the Pirates season, and what growth he expects to see from the team. He is most focused on what we'll see develop this year with the pitchers.
Craig Meyer of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a discussion about the NCAA Tournament and a preview of tonight's matchup
Paul spends this segment looking at positions other than quarterback that he believes are still big problem areas for the Steelers.
Steelers beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo joins Paul for a look at the weak points the Steelers need to address in the draft.
Paul talks here about Pitt men's basketball and his belief that they need to approach next year as a must win situation, versus just a year of decent improvement.
NFL Draft Insider Shane Hallam has an extensive look at this months NFL draft and the approach he believes the Steelers will take.
Juilan from Menace 2 Sports joins Paul for a conversation about the upcoming weekend of sports betting and the options he likes most for gamblers.
Craig Meyer of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for a look at the latest on Pitt men's basketball.
Paul offers his take on how the Pirates have handled the contract talks with Bryan Reynolds, and where he believes they went wrong.
Dorin closes the show taking a look at the Steelers’ GM situation to cap off a solid birthday.
It's everything WrestleMania! Former 93.7 The Fan team member Josh Isenberg joins Dorin as they dive into WrestleMania. They reminisce about watching on select Monday nights and how WrestleMania has changed over the years. Dorin and Josh later dive into some intriguing upcoming wrestling matchups and look into the upcoming WrestleMania event in Dallas.
Pat Narduzzi received a contract extension through 2030 and Dorin and Bill love it, including the stability. Dorin gets into the Steelers QB situation and how possibly drafting a QB early on affects who becomes the starter. It’s an important spot, knowing the QB situations elsewhere in the AFC north are ahead of the Steelers. Later, we listen in on Mike Tomlin and Missi Matthews from the NFL Owners’ meeting earlier this week.
Former PITT QB Bill Stull joins Dorin in-studio. They share their best memories, highlights and more they learned from Heinz Field and express how they can be big inspirations and role models to their kids every day. They later dive into the importance of watching film as a player. Dorin and Bill discuss their PITT pro days, and routes on air. Later, they dive into everything college basketball, including if sports gods exist? Dorin shares plenty of memorable moments where he’s convinced there are sports gods. There’s another possible “sports gods” moment in play with North Carolina-Duke this weekend in the final four. The guys also give their thoughts on Eric Church canceling a concert to watch his Tar Heels.
Birthday boy Dorin Dickerson in for Paul Zeise, He's happy about his big day, and discusses the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new developments with Bruce Arians out as head coach and if Tom Brady had any involvement with it. He dives into the penguins final few games of the year, and also highlights why stars are so big for sports.
Are the Pirates trying to show legitimate improvement this year or is this more of the same story we get year after year.
Paul's take on the new overtime rules in the NFL, and he can't believe they changed the rules because fans complained when their team didn't get their way. He offers a system he'd prefer and why he believes that would be better.
Paul offers his take on music star Eric Church cancelling concerts to attend college basketball games.
Paul talks here about NIL, the transfer portal, and his belief that more college coaches need to be like Pat Narduzzi and embrace change.
Christopher Carter from the Locked on Steelers podcast joins the show here for an extensive update on the team and their off season changes.
Paul reacts here to the breaking news that Bruce Arians is retiring from head coaching and a possible conspiracy he believes in relation to Tom Brady.
Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a breakdown of the new overtime rules in the NFL and why they're only in place during playoff games.
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Sports Now joins Paul here for a conversation about the Steelers off season and how the changes they've made could impact them.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul here for a conversation about the Steelers and what direction he's expecting them to go in next month's draft.
Paul starts this hour off talking about the NFL's new rule forcing diversity and some of the negative (unintended) issues he believes it will have.
Paul talks here about movies that overdid it with sequels and how often they ruin a movie franchise.
Mike White of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for a conversation about the state's handling of public and private schools in terms of athletics.
Paul opens the show talking about Mike Tomlin and what his position in the sport means today versus when he first started.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Jeff Hathhorn for an update on the Steelers and some of the headlines he's following as the draft approaches.
In this segment, Mike DeFabo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul here for an update on the Penguins and where they stand heading into the final 16 games of the regular season.
Paul believes the Penguins have some issues heading into the playoffs and he offers his take on how they can fix them in order to have a deep playoff run.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for a conversation on the Steelers and what approach he believes they'll take in next months draft.
In this segment, Paul talks about the Pirates and what sort of development and improvements he expects from them this season.
Paul vents here about the NCAA Tournament and the overreaction he see's on social media.
Pirates beat writer Mike Persak joins Paul here for a conversation about the Pirates and how well they're playing in spring training.
Julian From Menace 2 Sports betting joined Paul here with his gambling advice for the weekend.
Penguins Historian Bob Grove joins Paul for an update on the Penguins as the season is approaching the playoffs.
Christopher Carter from the Locked on Steelers Podcast joins Paul for a conversation on what direction he believes the Steelers should go in next months draft.
In this segment Paul looks at a few of this weekends matchups in the NCAA Tournament that he's excited to watch.
The transfer portal has brought many positive changes to college sports, but Paul believes it's also highlighted a few negative issues that need to be addressed.
Brian Batko from The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a conversation about the Steelers draft approach and what pro day visits are the most interesting to him.
Pirates Beat Writer Jason Mackey of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for an update on the Pirates from spring training. The conversation focuses on Bryan Reynolds and the salary talks between him and the team.
Paul talks here about some of the recent deals made during NFL free agency and that it's starting to reach a level of concern.
Paul talks here about the state of Pitt Basketball and the approach he believes head coach Jeff Capel should take in order to rebuild the team.
Craig Meyer of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for an update on Pitt Men's Basketball after they lose another player to the transfer portal.
Paul offers his take on the Penguins free agency and their aging stars, which he thinks gives them all the reason to go all in now on winning a cup in the next two years.
Paul talks here about Deshaun Watson and what he expects from the Browns on the PR side.
Penguins beat reporter Mike DeFabo joins the show here for a complete breakdown of the moves they made in free agency.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for an update on the Steelers and what stories he's following as the draft approaches.
Paul talks here about the NCAA Tournament games here over the weekend, and how it makes him really want to see one of the local teams become a serious contender.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Jeff Hathhorn for an update on a few things including possible Steelers draft picks, Kenny Pickett, and Penguins free agency.
Jason Mackey joins Paul from Florida for an update on the Pirates Spring training status
In this segment, Paul talks about what he expects from the Pirates this year and he believes this is a critical year for Derek Shelton.
In this segment, Pirates Insider Mike Persak joins the show with an update on the team before spring training games start this week.
Paul talks here about the way local fans react to signings the Steelers and Penguins make and he argues that it's alright to be objective in these things. He's not being a hater, he's being critical and objective.
In this segment, Jeff Hathhorn joins the show here for an update on Steelers free agency.
Paul talks about the Pirates payroll and how little impact an increase in it will actually have. He doesn't want to hear excuses for it any longer because it's ridiculous.
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Sports Now joins Paul here for a conversation on a variety of topics including Steelers free agency, Pirates signings, and the transfer portal in college basketball.
Paul talks here about Mitch Trubisky and what he's capable of under pressure. He also looks at Deshaun Watson and what team he believes he's likely to sign with.
Paul talks about the Penguins and he believes they should go "all in" given the age and recent performance of their best (older) players.
NFL draft analyst Shane Hallam joins Paul here with a look at the players he's most interested in heading into next month's draft.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Penguins historian Bob Grove for an extensive breakdown on the Penguins.
Pitt football beat reporter Johnny McGonigal joins Paul here for an off season update on the team and a few headlines he's tracking in spring football.
Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins the show here for a look at some of the moves the Steelers have made so far in free agency.
Brian Gulish joins the show here for a recap of the Feed The Need Radiothon. They look at the success of the event, what goes into it, and how this directly helps local people in need.
Paul tells a story about getting pulled over in Utah roughly 15 years ago when he was covering the Steelers on the road. This was after Ben's motorcycle accident and the first series of interviews he did before the season.
Brian Batko of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for a complete breakdown of the changes announced by the Steelers
In this segment, Paul is joined by Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey for an update on the team and he provides an update from Spring training.
Steelers Insider Ray Fittipaldo joins the show here for an extensive breakdown on the Mitch Trubisky signing and some other players the Steelers have signed.
Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul for a preview of the NCAA Tournament.
Paul talks here about the Pirates and some of the storylines that have caught his attention post lockout.
In this segment, Paul looks at what the Steelers have done in free agency and compares their modern business style to the Pirates.
In this segment, Paul talks about Chuks Okorafor and he can't believe the Steelers have re-signed him.
Paul opens the show talking about Mitch Trubisky and offers his initial take on this signing, and how this was probably the best long term option.
Paul talks here about Deshaun Watson and he looks at the best options he has and where he's likely to end up signing.
The Steelers need a quarterback. but Deshaun Watson isn't someone they'll pursue because of his baggage.
Arthur DiCesare from SuperBook Sports in Las Vegas checks in for a preview of the NCAA Tournament and the best option for betters.
Craig Meyer of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for an off season update on Pitt Men's basketball.
Penguins Historian Bob Grove checks in here for an extensive update on the Penguins and how the teams playing at this point in the season.
Paul reacts here to the confirmation that Jeff Capel will return at the head coach of Pitt Men's Basketball next season, and he offers his take on what he expects from next years team.
Christopher Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins the show here for an update on the Steelers quarterback search.
Paul talks here about the return of the MLB and asks if fans still care after the lockout.
Chris Carter from the Locked on Steelers Podcast joins the show here for a look at the ongoing Steelers QB search and what direction he ultimately believes they'll go in the draft/free agency.
This hour starts with Paul talking about the Steelers QB search and that he doesn't want to hear about prospects and draft picks because this thinking all too often turns into a bust.
Paul spends this segment talking about the Buddy Boeheim story and offers his take on how this situation has evolved.
Paul tells a funny story here of getting stuck in a bathroom stall after his keys fell into another stall.
Paul is joined here on the hotline by NFL draft and fantasy football analyst Shane Hallam. They recap the draft and break down the storylines heading into next month's draft.
Paul spends this segment making the case for the Steelers to give Mason Rudolph a chance this season.
In this segment, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for an update on the Steelers and the quarterback signings in the NFL over the last couple of days.
Paul opens the show talking about the ongoing quarterback deals happening in the NFL and where he thinks the Steelers stand at this point.
The second hour starts with Paul talking about the NFL salary cap and what impact it could have on the Steelers QB search.
Paul talks about the NFL salary cap increase for the season and how this significant jump could impact/change the game.
The second hour starts with Paul talking about the NFL salary cap and what impact it could have on the Steelers QB search.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for an update on the Steelers QB search, and he offers his take on the chances of Aaron Rodgers playing here.
Penguins beat reporter Mike DeFabo joins the show here for a complete breakdown on the team and where they stand at this point in the season.
In this segment, Paul talks Penguins and how solid of a regular season they're putting together.
Paul opens the show talking about Calvin Ridley's suspension and how dumb he thinks this is, considering the league only wants to protect the integrity of the game.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Craig Meyer of the Post Gazette for an update on Pitt basketball as well as the NCAA tournament. They look at it's popularity and where the ACC stacks up with the rest of the sport.
Former All American linebacker Scott McKillop, current Pro Bowl lineman Brian O'Neill and more! Dorin Dickerson in for Paul Zeise.
Jerry DiPaola from the Tribune Review, MLB lockout perspectives and more! Dorin Dickerson in for Paul Zeise.
In for Paul Zeise, Dorin Dickerson let's 23-year-old producer and baseball fan Nick Callas share some thoughts on the current state of the MLB.
From the Tribune Review, Jerry DiPaola discusses the NFL combine, Kenny Pickett and potential Steelers' quarterbacks. Dorin Dickerson is in for Paul Zeise.
In this segment, Paul reacts to some of the combine after watching Kenny Pickett run the 40.
Paul talks here about how football (Both college and NFL) seem to have led the way when it came to bringing the country out of the pandemic.
In this segment, Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show for an update on Pitt basketball and previews this weekend's game.
Steelers beat reporter Brian Batko checks in here for an update on the Steelers and some observations he has from the combine, as he was there earlier this week.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Adam Bittner from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for a conversation about an article he recently completed. It's a list ranking the best Pittsburgh play by play and color commentators.
Paul talks here about Malik Willis and what sort of commitment the Steelers would have to make to him if they end up drafting him.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Rich Walsh from KDKA who is calling from the NFL combine and he offers an update on the what's happening there with quarterbacks.
Paul thinks Mason Rudolph is worth the risk of starting next season because he gives the most consistent opportunity for growth.
Paul talks here about Pitt football and he debates what the expectations are for them next season.
Paul talks here about some of the measures team analyze during the draft process, some of which he believes is too much.
In this segment, Johnny McGonigal from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette checks in from Indianapolis for an update on the NFL combine.
Paul opens this hour talking about the NFL combine and how the over analyzing of players is somewhat ridiculous.
In this segment, Paul looks at quarterbacks in the draft and he reads off some of their stats.
This is hour starts with Paul talking more about Stephon Tuitt, and he also looks at what he thinks the Steelers should do about a QB.
In this segment, Pirates insider Jason Mackey joins Paul for an update on the MLB lockout and he offers some insight on when we could see the season start.
Christopher Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins the show here for an extensive update on Pitt football and what changes we'll see with the team through the off season.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul here for a look at the NFL combine, and what storylines he'll be focused on the most throughout the week.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Penguins historian Bob Grove for an extensive update on the team, and a look at their successful weekend.
Paul starts this hour talking about the NFL combine and what storylines he'll be focusing on this week.
Paul opens the show reacting to the latest discussion happening in the MLB and he looks ahead and what the sports future could look like when this is all over.
Paul offers his take on backlash he's seen towards reporters asking Russian athletes questions about the situation in Ukraine, and he believes journalists should ask the tough questions. He says this is a part of the job, and those being interviewed are allowed to decline.
Paul spends this segment debating about the future for Aaron Rodgers and how unlikely it looks for him to wind up being a Steeler.
In this segment, Paul talks about the Steelers and some of the issues they have beyond the quarterback position.
Paul talks here about the Penguins and how they've had a slip in performance, and he believes they should be worried based on recent trends.
Penguins beat writer Mike DeFabo joins Paul here for an update on the team and what weak points they have heading into the second half of the season.
Paul believes the Steelers will be fine with Mason Rudolph at starting quarterback if they improve their offensive lineup.
Paul talks here about the busy week he's had and what he's looking forward to this weekend.
Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins the show for a recap of tonight's Penguins game.
Paul starts this hour talking about the Steelers and what positions they need to look at beyond quarterback, and he focuses on the offensive line.
NFL Draft analyst Shane Hallam joins Paul here for a look at the drafts depth, and what players he believes the Steelers needs to pursue.
Paul talks here about the future of Pitt basketball and what next year could look like, and what it will mean for Jeff Capel.
- 8PM HOUR
Paul talks here about banning the shift in baseball, which he thinks is dumb because players should learn how to beat it, instead of changing rules to make it easier.
In this segment, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for an update on the MLB lockout and gives us an idea of when we could see baseball start this season.
- 7PM HOUR
Paul spends this segment asking if fans still care about baseball, and he bases this off of the lack of anger he's seen over the negations.
In this segment, Pitt Basketball beat reporter Craig Meyer joins the show for an update on the team and their struggles this season.
- 8PM HOUR
Paul talks about Pitts' loss last night and how alarming that was to see, and he goes over the pros and cons of moving on from Jeff Capel.
In this segment, Pau is joined by Bob Greenburg of Sports Radio 96.7 in Mercer PA and he offers a breakdown on the PIAA story of the day and what fall out he expects from this.
- 7PM HOUR
This hour starts with Paul talking about how far the Steelers have fallen in the last 10 years and he tries to figure out what they're plan is.
Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for an update on the Steelers and he offers some insight on the team's Quarterback search.
- 6PM HOUR
This hour starts with Paul talking about how far the Steelers have fallen in the last 10 years and he tries to figure out what they're plan is.
Paul talks here about the Steelers quarterback concerns and he reacts to a take from Ryan Clark on Mason Rudolph.
In this segment, Jeff Hathhorn joins the show for a conversation about a few topics including the PIAA's recent decision, the rumors of the Penguins resigning Phil Kessel, the Steelers QB search, and a look at Pitt men's basketball.
Paul talks here about Pat Narduzzi and how he's been able to turn around the Pitt football program, and he looks at his contract status. This makes Paul believe he and Pitt are planning to have him retire as Pitt's head coach.
Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey joins the show here for an extensive breakdown on the MLB lockout and what if any changes could happen in the new deal.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul on the hotline for an update on some of the Steelers coaching changes and what he expects to be the outcome.
In this segment. Paul is joined by Jeff Hathhorn for a conversation about the Steelers quarterback search and offers some insight on where the team's mindset is at this point approaching the draft.
Paul opened tonight's show reacting to Pitt's loss against Virginia Tech and he offers his take on where he believes the team needs to go in the immediate future.
From The Locked On Podcast, Chris Carter, former Steelers' offensive coordinator Todd Haley has a new job and more!
Filling in for Paul Zeise, former NFL player Dorin Dickerson has Locked On podcast host Chris Carter on to talk about the future on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pitt Panthers football team.
Former NFL 1st round pick; Pitt football alumni Jonathan Baldwin, Pitt football talk and more! Dorin Dickerson fills in for Paul Zeise.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, former NFL player Dorin Dickerson has Pitt football alumni Jonathan Baldwin on The Fan Hotline to talk about the Pitt football team and the expectations of next season.
Former Pitt quarterback Bill Stull, Pitt football offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. and more! Dorin Dickerson fills in for Paul Zeise.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Dorin Dickerson has Frank Cignetti on The Fan Hotline to talk about his role with the team and his past experience.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, former NFL player Dorin Dickerson hosts, bringing on a variety of guests to discuss the upcoming Senior Bowl, the NFL draft and more!
Filling in for Paul Zeise, former NFL player Dorin Dickerson discusses if it would be worth it to go back and training to play professional football again.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, former NFL player has on former Pitt quarterback Bill Stull in the studio to talk about the Senior Bowl and Kenny Pickett.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger has Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh on to talk about the possibility of Kenny Pickett making on the Steelers 2022 opening roster.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger has an extended conversation about the latest breaking news in the NFL; former head coach Brian Flores.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger gives his strong opinion about the latest fallout in the NFL with former head coach Brian Flores.
Johnny McGonigal from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes in for the entire hour to talk about Pitt football and the Steelers. Also, filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger unveils a new segment based on hot basketball topics.
Cale Berger fills in for Paul Zeise, and he talks extensively about the Steelers potential moves in the upcoming draft.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger a caller on who heard from San Francisco sports media that a certain 49ers player may be a good fit for the Steelers.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Cale Berger explains why he believes why the writing is already on the wall for who the Steelers will select in the first round.
Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo talks here about the Steelers coaching changes and what impacts he thinks they'll have throughout the year and into the season.
NFL draft analyst Shane P. Hallam joins Paul for an early look at the NFL draft and some of the possible outcomes he's expecting at this point.
Penguins Historian Bob Grove joins the show in this segment for an update on the Penguins and some of the possible contract extensions he's hearing about.
Paul talks here about the rocky relationship between Mason Rudolph and Ben. He can't understand why people on social media are arguing over the fact that he's "disrespecting" Ben.
T.J. Jefferson from The Rich Eisen show joins Paul in this segment for a look at the NFL playoffs and what outcomes are expected this weekend, and a look back to the Bills loss.
Paul talks here about the positive moment Pitt basketball has and he's happy to see them starting to show some real progress in the Capel era.
In this segment, Paul is joined on the hotline by Chris Peak of Panther Lair.com for an update on the Pitt men's basketball team and where they stand at this juncture.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline to talk with Paul about the MLB lockout and yesterday's Hall of Fame vote.
Alan Saunders from Pittsburgh Sports Now, Penguins beat-writer Mike DeFabo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and more!
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mike DeFabo analyzes Jeff Carter's contract extension and brings up some Marc-Andre Fleury news.
Mike White with some hot WPIAL topics, Kevin Gorman analyzes some recent MLB news, and more!
Pirates and professional baseball writer Kevin Gorman comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about the MLB lockout, and Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens not being voted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mike White addresses the breaking news from Aliquippa's classification hearing, and basketball's growing popularity and talent in the league.
Ray Fittipaldo from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers discussions, WPIAL talk and more!
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ray Fittipaldo talks to Paul about rumors concerning both GM Kevin Colbert and defensive coach Teryl Austin. The two also discuss who may fill open positions on the Steelers' coaching staff during the offseason.
Chris Adamski from the Tribune Review joins Paul here for an extensive conversation about the NFL playoffs and they focus heavily on the talk surrounding the OT rules.
Paul offers his take here on NFL overtime and a few issues he has with the discussion surrounding it. He feels that there isn't a perfect system, but he hasn't heard a good argument for changing it yet.
In this segment, Paul is joined by Fan Sports Director Jeff Hatthorn for an update on the Steelers and some of the early off season stories he's following. They also compare the Steelers to the playoff games we saw this weekend.
Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins the show here for a conversation about the Steelers and the idea of them rebuilding.
Sports betting insider Julian from Menace 2 Sports joins Paul here to offer his picks for the weekend of NFL playoff action.
Paul talks about the Steelers and how bad he thinks they really are and what it will take for them to be a legitimate contender.
Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joins the show here for a conversation about the Steelers and what their off season could look like.
Sports betting expert Anthony Jaskulski joins Paul here with his weekly picks for the upcoming week of sports betting.
From Pittsburgh Hockey Now, Dan Kingerski analyzes Penguins win, further Steeler discussions and more! Jeff Hathhorn fills in for Paul Zeise.
Chris Adamski from Trib Total Media, discussions about the future of the Steelers and more! Jeff Hathhorn fills in for Paul Zeise.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Jeff Hathhorn has Chris Adamski from Trib Total Media on to discuss the Steelers offseason. Chris gives his opinion on which top Steeler upcoming free agents will or will not be back on the roster for the 2022 season.
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson, The Fan's own Jim Colony, and more! Jeff Hathhorn fills in for Paul Zeise.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Jeff Hathhorn has on Ryan Wilson to analyze the Steelers' potential moves in the draft coming up this spring.
Pressley Harvin press conference, Pitt athletics talk with Chris Peak from Panther-Lair.com, and more! Jeff Hathhorn fills in for Paul Zeise.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Jeff Hathhorn has Chris Peak on The Fan Hotline to talk about how Pitt men's basketball is doing now, and what the future of Pitt football will look like.
Filling in for Paul Zeise, Jeff Hathhorn presents today's press conference from the Steelers' punter, Pressley Harvin III.
Christopher Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins Paul to talk about the state of the Steelers and what changes he expects to see next season.
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Brian Batko joins the show here to offer some early insight on the Steelers search for their next starting quarterback.
Mike DeFabo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul in this segment for an update on the Penguins and the positive momentum they have heading into the second half of the season.
The Steelers have become stale in terms of their way of conducting business, and the results show it. Paul offers his take on what changes he'd like to see and how they can only improve after looking at the past 10 years.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul here for a conversation about Steelers in free agency and offers his take on what he thinks will happen with a few players.
Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joined Paul for an extensive breakdown of the Steelers matchup against Kansas City.
Julian from Menace 2 Sports joined Paul on the hotline for the national sports betting take on the Sunday Nights Steelers game.
Dorin Dickerson joins Paul here to offer his take on the recent coaching changes in the Pitt football program.
Brian Batko of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Paul here for a final preview of the Steelers playoff game on Sunday night.
Dan Kingerski from Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins Paul here for a conversation about the Penguins, the leagues all star game, and covid issues in hockey.
Sports betting expert Anthony Jaskulski joins the show here for his weekly picks segment. This part has his picks for the first weekend of NFL Playoff action.
Paull reacts here to Pitt Footballs hiring of Frank Cignetti as their new offensive coordinator.