http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BUSHbondJseseyretire.mp3 Barry Bonds’ jersey retirement in Pittsburgh has become quite a debate. The fact there is a debate tells me it shouldn’t be done.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenMondayAug132018.mp3 In this week’s Madden Monday we talk with Mark Madden about what to make of the Steelers first preseason game, their off-field personality, the Pirates “biometrics,” Sidney Crosby’s future, and that WNBA refusal to play.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/RUDOLPHdeflateGATE.mp3 Two theories as to why Mason Rudolph was throwing a “marshmallow soft” deflated football.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/SteelersPodcastAug10.mp3 Rapid fire reaction, opinion, analysis and feed back after the Steelers preseason opener in Philadelphia. Finney’s injury, Rudolph’s debut, and linebacker concerns.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHericksonAUG9th.mp3 Fulfill your fantasy at Blush! NFL rookies to watch in the preseason before your draft. What will Adeiny Hechavarria be in Pittsburgh. MLB trades that may still happen. It’s our fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Blushhappyhrsid.mp3 Sidney Crosby is now 31. So what are the chances of him winning at least one more Stanley Cup before he retires?

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/EDMUNDSpodcast.mp3 I recently spoke with Steelers first round draft choice Terrell Edmunds at training camp. We talked about his transition to the NFL, getting some extra room to evolve than the average first round pick, letting his athleticism flash, and the communication skills needed to be a useful safety.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BlushbriuanALLEN.mp3 Steeler DB Brian Allen should be generating more buzz than what he gets.