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Madden Monday (1/18)--Matt Canada, Pens season starts, JuJu and free agency 01-17-2021
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden Madden and I talk about the prospect of Matt Canada becoming the new Steelers offensive coordinator. We also dive into the first weekend of the Penguins season, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s video game flirtation with free agency, and the Cleveland Browns close but no cigar loss Kansas City.
Fantasy Sports podcast (1/14)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire 01-14-2021
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Conventional fantasy football is done. But playoff leagues are a blast and so is daily fantasy play come playoff time. We talk about those strategies, plenty of baseball free agency and the start of hockey and basketball.
Hindu Jain Temple Makes Matching Gift to Pittsburgh Food Bank of up to $10,000 01-13-2021
As part of our MLK Day activities, we are welcoming 30 volunteers at our warehouse in Duquesne to prepare food for distribution across our 11-county service area. The event is open only to pre-registered volunteers. In addition to the volunteer activity at the Food Bank warehouse, the Hindu Jain Temple is matching all gifts made to the Food Bank on Monday, January 18 at pittsburghfoodbank.org/MLK up to $10,000.
Breakfast With Benz (1/13)--Mike Tomlin wraps up 2020-2021 01-13-2021
TribLive Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins me for our final Mike Tomlin press conference podcast of 2020-21. We talk about Ben Roethlisberger’s future, salary cap concerns for the offseason, and Tomlin’s contract.
Breakfast With Benz Podcast (1/13)--What are the Steelers going to do? 01-12-2021
My ESPN Pittsburgh “Countdown to Kickoff” radio partner Wes Uhler joins me for Wednesday’s podcast. We put a bow on the season. Fret about 2021. And complain about our final show being preempted by the Penguins season opener.
Breakfast With Benz Hockey Podcast (1/12)--Seth Rorabaugh previewing the 2021 season 01-12-2021
The Trib’s Seth Rorabaugh joins me for Tuesday’s hockey podcast. We preview the Pens upcoming season, Tristan Jarry’s camp, depth within the division, and Kasperi Kapanen’s status.
Madden Monday (1/11)--Rotten Steelers playoff loss to Cleveland 01-11-2021
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a horrific performance in their playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday night. Mark Madden and I discuss. We also look at the start of the new Penguins season, Ben Roethlisberger's future, and Cobra Kai.
Madden Monday (1/11)--Rotten Steelers playoff loss to Cleveland 01-11-2021
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a horrific performance in their playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday night. Mark Madden and I discuss. We also look at the start of the new Penguins season, Ben Roethlisberger's future, and Cobra Kai.
Breakfast With Benz Playoff Podcast (1/7)--Previewing Steelers vs Browns 01-07-2021
Matt Derry of "92.3 the Fan" in Cleveland joins me to preview this Sunday's Steeler-Browns playoff game.
Steelers-Browns playoff podcast--Joe Rutter, Tim Benz 01-05-2021
Tim Benz and Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter preview Sunday's playoff game between the Steelers and Browns. They also talk about the looming covid-19 concerns that will impact rosters, coaches, and potential scheduling delays.
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/5)--The John Marino contract extension 01-04-2021
Penguins TribLive beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins Tim for Tuesday’s “Breakfast With Benz” hockey podcast. They discuss John Marino’s new contract, the start of training camp, and Kasperi Kapanen’s delayed arrival.
Madden Monday (1/4)--Mark Madden, Tim Benz on Steelers-Browns, NFL playoffs, college football, John Marino contract 01-04-2021
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden examine the Steelers' Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, their playoff rematch, the college football national championship, and the Penguins contract extension for John Marino.
Fantasy Sports podcast (12/31)-Jeff Erickson of Rotowire 12-31-2020
Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to recap how many fantasy leagues were decided by Week 16 quirks, and how mini tournaments in Week 17 can be won.
Breakfast With Benz Steelers podcast (12/30)--A look at Week 17 12-29-2020
TribLive Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins Tim Benz for Wednesday's podcast. They look at the Steelers victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the upcoming playoffs, and Sunday's regular season finale in Cleveland.
Breakfast With Benz (12/29)--Steelers vs Browns Preview 12-28-2020
Kenny Roda of 1480 WHBC (Canton, Oh.) joins me to preview Steelers vs. Browns Sunday in Cleveland. We look at playoff scenarios, Baker Mayfield, Myles Garrett, and Cleveland's loss to the New York Jets.
Madden Monday (12/28)--Steelers stop the bleeding 12-28-2020
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about the Steelers huge comeback against the Indianapolis Colts, Ben Roethlisberger's effort, an AFC playoff preview, the Josh Bell trade, and Las Vegas.
Fantasy Sports Podcast (12/24)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire 12-24-2020
It's Fantasy Football Championship Weekend! Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to dispense some advice for you to win a title. We also talk about the Pirates trade of Josh Bell.
Breakfast With Benz (12/24)--Kevin Greene 2016 archive interview 12-24-2020
In the wake of news that Kevin Greene passed away earlier this week, I found an interview with him that I conducted from 2016. He was a guest on ESPN Pittsburgh after he was elected to the Hall of Fame, and was set to be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor as well. I thought Steelers fans who were fond of Kevin and those Steelers teams of the 1990s would enjoy it, and memories of him.
Breakfast With Benz podcast (12/23)-Steelers losing streak 12-23-2020
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski recap the Steelers' loss in Cincinnati Monday night. They talk about the team's upcoming challenge against the Colts, fading optimism about their playoff seeding, and the future of Ben Roethlisberger.
Food Bank Reaches Service Milestone 12-22-2020
Host Brian Gulish looks back on the history of the Food Bank, including an in-depth interview with Food Bank operations director Gail Robbins. Robbins has been an employee of the Food Bank for 38 and a half years.