http://podcast.triblive.com/download/metzsharknado.mp3 In this week’s Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me. We talk about the Pens’ first practice en route to the NHL reboot. Also, the compromised schedule for next season, Kris Letang’s health, and Patrick Hornqvist’s role.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/maddenjuly13.mp3 In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about the Steelers issues at skill positions, the viability of the MLB restart, and college football’s plans to go with conference only schedules.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/Erickson71020.mp3 In this week’s fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson and I look at some sneaky saves the Pirates bullpen could give your team, surprise Bucs value picks, and some NFL talk too.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/MarkSpector.mp3 Mark Spector of Sportsnet joins us to talk about the recent covid-19 spike in Edmonton, and if that will impact the city’s goal of landing a hub city. If not, how will Edmonton build its bubble, handle the ice conditions, and the Oilers “home ice” situation.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/Metz708.mp3 This week’s “Breakfast With Benz” hockey podcast features Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. We look at what life inside the NHL bubble may look like. How the Penguins Roster may shake out. And Matt Murray’s future.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/markmaddensamerica.mp3 It’s Tuesday. But we are posting Madden Monday anyway! This week we discuss how the Steelers will handle reduced NFL practice snaps, the NHL’s return, and some Pirates plans.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/EricksonJULY03.mp3 Our weekly fantasy sports podcast features Jeff Erickson of RotoWire to talk about Cam Newton’s new job with the New England Patriots. We look at the impact–or lack of impact–of speed on MLB rosters for a short season. And we analyze the prospect of big seasons for Josh Bell, Bryan Reynolds, and Joe Musgrove.

http://podcast.triblive.com/download/lairdJuly0220.mp3 TribLive Radio pioneer Ken Laird joins me. Now at WEEI Radio in Boston, Ken checks in to talk about the Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots, Spygate 2.0, and a potential return of Antonio Brown to Gillette Stadium