http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MetzpreDallas.mp3 Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the team’s first week of game action for 2021-22.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/PGHpop1018.mp3 In this week’s Pittsburgh Pop podcast, Rob Owen and Tim Benz discuss “You,” some new twists to “American Rust,” the upcoming “That 90s Show,” and the new season of “Succession.”

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenMondayPostSea.mp3 In this week’s Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden tackle an odd end to the Steelers-Seahawks game. They analyze a hot start for the Penguins. And they look at Pitt’s upcoming ACC showdown with Clemson.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/blass.mp3 Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Steve Blass on retirement, hope for some current Pirates, goofy minor league promotions, and cow patty bingo.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/softy.mp3 Dave “Softy” Mahler of KJR Radio has some unbridled opinions on the Steelers-Seahawks game, old Super Bowl XL wounds, and the berth of NHL hockey in Seattle.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/EricksonOCT15.mp3 This week’s fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson dives into some wide receiver injury concerns, how the Seattle receivers will match up against the Steelers, and potential high scores in the AFC North.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/sethprefla.mp3 TribLIVE Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to talk about how the Penguins managed to look so impressive against Tampa Bay Tuesday, Tristan Jarry’s performance in net, how long the team can be effective despite the injuries to star scorers, and bad Florida Uber drivers.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Buzz.mp3 Chris Adamski fills in for Joe Rutter after the Mike Tomlin press conference this week. We examine the Steelers pass rush, discuss the win over Denver, and break down the team’s chances of beating Seattle Sunday night.