http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/madden730.mp3 In this week’s belated Madden Monday, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X and I discuss the Pirates’ limp through July, the upcoming trade deadline, Pittsburgh Steelers camp, the “Loudest Vice in the Room” show, and National Chiken Wing day.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSRBfaith.mp3 In 2019, the Steelers must show faith in the run game. That means ALL the running backs.

Lifelong Pittsburgher Larry Richert — among the most recognizable voices in Pittsburgh media, on commercials and at Heinz Field, joins Gus Frerotte and Dave Hager to discuss his broadcasting and announcing career. http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/LarryRichertMP3.mp3

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/cheerleadersboykinjohnson.mp3 A pair of AFC North rookie receivers are worth watching out-duel each other this year.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Gormanpodcastcampopens.mp3 Kevin Gorman joins Tim Benz to talk about Mike Tomlin’s contract extension, Eli Rogers’ arrival, Chris Boswell’s challenge, and all the other angles as Steelers training camp 2019 opens at Saint Vincent College.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CheerleadersKevinPayne.mp3 Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders. It’s our weekly Rotowire fantasy sports podcast. Kevin Payne joins me this week. We discuss the MLB trade deadline, Steeler fantasy studs, NFL WR rankings, and why Browns players are a smart draft play.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CheerleadersKela.mp3 Since Keone Kela has arrived in Pittsburgh, he has often been injured and inconsistent. But at least he is making up for it by being a jerk.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/POdcastFurness.mp3 Penguins legend Ron Francis is going to be the first general manager of the Seattle NHL franchise. Ian Furness of KJR radio talks with me about the hire.