Pittsburgh Pop (7/10)–Tim Benz and Rob Owen

10 Jul

Pittsburgh Pop (7/10)–Tim Benz and Rob Owen

published in category: Sports Talk Radio
Monday, July 10th, 2023 – 9:10 am

Tim Benz and Rob Owen are launching a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop

In this week’s Pittsburgh Pop, Rob Owen and Tim Benz discuss the ESPN layoffs, WPCW-TV adding local high school and college sports, a local jeopardy contestant, and “The After Party–Season 2”

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

Podcasts

Podcast: Seton Hill\'s Setonian hiatus signals journalism\'s need to adapt 02-05-2025

fromthenewsroom

Seton Hill University in Greensburg has decided to place its student-run newspaper on indefinite hiatus.

Podcast: Rise in flu cases spurs alternative treatments 02-20-2025

fromthenewsroom

Flu cases are spiking in Western Pennsylvania and hospitals are dealing with increased patient traffic. Some people have tried to fight the flu by turning to alternative practices. While most homeopathic remedies are ineffective, there are some practices that can shorten your sick time, experts say.

Podcast: The long-awaited release of Marc Fogel from Russia 02-12-2025

fromthenewsroom

Marc Fogel, the 63-year-old Butler native and former Oakmont teacher, was released Tuesday and is back in the United States.

Podcast: Bishop\'s sermon falls on deaf ears as Trump sets new tone in D.C. 01-29-2025

fromthenewsroom

During the inaugural prayer service on Jan. 21, Washington’s Bishop of the Episcopal church Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde took time during her sermon to give advice and remind Trump of his duty to all the people of the country.

From the Newsroom: Workers brave frigid temps to keep Pittsburgh operational 01-23-2025

fromthenewsroom

It’s been brutally cold this week in Western Pennsylvania. But, for some people, the job doesn’t stop just because the temperature drops.

Podcast: Dry January can be a gateway to sobriety 01-16-2025

fromthenewsroom

We’re halfway through January — which is the time many people start to slack on their new year’s resolutions or forgo them altogether. In fact, the second Friday in January is known as “Quitters Day,” the day that most people give up their resolutions.

Podcast: Biden blocks the sale of U.S. Steel, lawsuits follow 01-08-2025

fromthenewsroom

Citing national security concerns, President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion international sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel on Jan. 3, 2025.

From the Newsroom: The year in photos for 2024 12-20-2024

fromthenewsroom

The year 2024 saw many striking moments.

Podcast: Rise in flu cases spurs alternative treatments 02-20-2025

fromthenewsroom

Podcast: The long-awaited release of Marc Fogel from Russia 02-12-2025

fromthenewsroom

Marc Fogel, the 63-year-old Butler native and former Oakmont teacher, was released Tuesday and is back in the United States. Fogel, an American history teacher, spent 1,278 days in a Russian penal colony after being was arrested in Moscow on Aug. 14, 2021, for taking prescribed medical marijuana into the country where he was about to begin his tenth and final year teaching at the Anglo-American School. He was left behind in a prisoner exchange in August during the Biden administration. He finally received “wrongfully detained” status from the U.S. government in December. Now, a month into the second Trump administration, the White House secured Fogel’s release. TribLive community editor Lori Falce and reporter Megan Swift spoke with host Zac Gibson about the stunning turn of events.

From the Newsroom: Bishop\'s sermon falls on deaf ears as Trump sets new tone in D.C. 01-29-2025

fromthenewsroom

President Donald Trump made his return to the White House when he was sworn in last week. In his first week, he signed more executive orders than any other president. These swift actions signaled the beginnings of the second Trump administration’s attempts to make good on promises made during campaign season. The executive orders range in variety and focus from “ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity,” which ended federal DEI programs and identified them as illegal, to withdrawing from the World Health Organization. During the inaugural prayer service on Jan. 21, Washington’s Bishop of the Episcopal church Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde took time during her sermon to give advice and remind Trump of his duty to all the people of the country. TribLive Community Engagement Editor Lori Falce and Zac Gibson discuss Budde’s sermon and the new tone in Washington.

From the Newsroom: Workers brave frigid temps to keep Pittsburgh operational 01-23-2025

fromthenewsroom

It’s been brutally cold this week in Western Pennsylvania. But, for some people, the job doesn’t stop just because the temperature drops. Justin Vellucci joins host Zac Gibson bringing the experience of Western Pennsylvania’s winter weather workers. This episode centers on stories and strategies from those workers to survive and thrive in the elements.

Podcast: Dry January can be a gateway to sobriety 01-16-2025

fromthenewsroom

Podcast: Biden blocks the sale of U.S. Steel, lawsuits follow 01-08-2025

fromthenewsroom

Citing national security concerns, President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion international sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel on Jan. 3, 2025.

From the Newsroom: The year in photos for 2024 12-20-2024

fromthenewsroom

The year 2024 saw many striking moments.

Pittsburgh Pop (7/10)–Tim Benz and Rob Owen

Podcasts

Podcast: Seton Hill\'s Setonian hiatus signals journalism\'s need to adapt 02-05-2025

Podcast: Rise in flu cases spurs alternative treatments 02-20-2025

Podcast: The long-awaited release of Marc Fogel from Russia 02-12-2025

Podcast: Bishop\'s sermon falls on deaf ears as Trump sets new tone in D.C. 01-29-2025

From the Newsroom: Workers brave frigid temps to keep Pittsburgh operational 01-23-2025

Podcast: Dry January can be a gateway to sobriety 01-16-2025

Podcast: Biden blocks the sale of U.S. Steel, lawsuits follow 01-08-2025

From the Newsroom: The year in photos for 2024 12-20-2024

Podcast: Rise in flu cases spurs alternative treatments 02-20-2025

Podcast: The long-awaited release of Marc Fogel from Russia 02-12-2025

From the Newsroom: Bishop\'s sermon falls on deaf ears as Trump sets new tone in D.C. 01-29-2025

From the Newsroom: Workers brave frigid temps to keep Pittsburgh operational 01-23-2025

Podcast: Dry January can be a gateway to sobriety 01-16-2025

Podcast: Biden blocks the sale of U.S. Steel, lawsuits follow 01-08-2025

From the Newsroom: The year in photos for 2024 12-20-2024

Next On The Tee: S12. Ep 7, Pt 1: Joined by John Hughes and John Mahaffey 02-19-2025

AUDIO: Rebel Yell Podcast: WPIAL Boys & Girls Basketball Playoffs First Round Recap 02-19-2025

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Next On The Tee: S12, Ep 6, Pt 2: Mastering the Greens with David Swan & the PUR Golf Putting Trainer 02-17-2025

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