http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenMondayTawny.mp3 In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about playoff prospects for the Penguins looming challenges for the the Steelers, the Kentucky Derby horse steroid debate, and the passing of Tawny Kitaen.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Erickson506.mp3 Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me for this week’s fantasy sports podcast. We talk about how some Steelers rookies may impact fantasy drafts, Pirates pitching, some stalled NL bats, and fantasy golf too.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Metzer505.mp3 Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the team’s two-game split against the Flyers, the playoff picture, and the Tom Wilson mess in New York.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/ColinLiKas.mp3 Colin Likas covered new Steelers center Kendrick Green for The News-Gazette in Champaign. He gives us a rundown of Green’s career at Illinois, his transition from guard to center, and his prospect for success with the Steelers.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenMonday504.mp3 In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I assess the Steelers draft, the Penguins two-game sweep of the Capitals, and the Pirates return to reality against the Cardinals.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/GormyBucs430.mp3 Kevin Gorman covers the Pirates for TribLive. He joins me for Friday’s “Breakfast With Benz” podcast. We discuss Mitch Keller’s struggles, the Pirates’ efforts to break even so far, and the prospects of how long this competitive performance can continue.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/jeffericksondraftday.mp3 Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk NFL Draft, MLB, and Pens vs. Caps.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/SethApril29.mp3 TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to break down all of the postseason possibilities in the East, the looming two-game Pens vs Caps series in Washington, Evgeni Malkin’s health, and how an ex-Penguin is stepping up nicely for an injured Alex Ovechkin.