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10 May

Madden Monday Podcast (5/10)–Mark Madden on Penguins playoff prospects, Steelers schedule, Horse racing scandal

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, May 10th, 2021 – 12:25 am

The Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry makes a save agains the Capitals in the second period on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at PPG Paints Arena.

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

06 May

Fantasy Sports podcast (5/6)-Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 – 11:49 am

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

05 May

Food Bank: Preps To Grow Its Produce For Pittsburgh

published in category: Food Bank on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 – 10:12 am

Not many people realize, the food bank not only houses and distributes food to the people of Greater Pittsburgh, it grows it too.

Drive 30 miles north of Pittsburgh on the campus of Chatham University Eden Hall, and you’ll find an acre plot where fruits and veggies grow.

Posted in Food Bank

 

04 May

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/5)–Pens split with Flyers, Tom Wilson fiasco in New York.

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 – 11:33 pm

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Cody Ceci (4) and defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) battle for position with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

04 May

Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/4)–A deeper look at Kendrick Green

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 – 6:18 am

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

02 May

Madden Monday Podcast (5/3)–Steelers draft, Pens sweep Caps while Cards sweep Pirates

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 – 9:27 pm

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a pass in pregame of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

30 Apr

Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/30)–How long can the Pirates stay competitive?

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Friday, April 30th, 2021 – 2:18 am

Pirates manager Derek Shelton watches practice at Pirate City in Bradenton.

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.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

29 Apr

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/29)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire on Draft Day, MLB

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 – 12:12 pm

Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk NFL Draft, MLB, and Pens vs. Caps.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 



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