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26 Apr

Madden Monday Podcast (4/26)–Penguins shutout Bruins, Steelers draft week, Pirates decent start

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 26th, 2021 – 2:00 am

Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry dives for puck before the Bruins’ Mike Reilly can get to it in the second period on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at PPG Paints Arena.

In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about how the Penguins won the right way against Boston, Mike Tomlin’s new contract, the NFL draft, a decent start for the Pirates, the failed Super League, “Ted Lasso,” “Ozark,” and more.

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23 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 5)–Secondary

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Friday, April 23rd, 2021 – 12:07 am

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin rallies his defense in the second half against the Rams Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at Heinz Field.

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson discuss the Steelers’ suddenly thinning cornerback position, draft targets who might help the cause, and a specific prospect at safety who may bolster the depth chart quickly.

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22 Apr

Food Bank: New Host & Member Of Communications Team

published in category: Food Bank on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 – 1:37 pm

Starting the week of April 26th, Krista Johnson will take the lead on the podcast as Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s newest Communications and Public Relations Specialist.

She joins this week’s podcast as the guest interview to introduce herself and her background.

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21 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 4)–Front Seven

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 – 11:51 pm

FILE – Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) runs back an interception for a score against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He’s got the nation’s attention now — the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

Vince Williams is back. But will that prevent the Steelers from potentially drafting one of the many high quality inside linebackers in this year’s class? We also discuss a thin crop of big linemen and some interesting edge rushers.

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21 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 3)–Offensive line

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 – 12:51 am

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson examine a deep draft for offensive tackles. Some high end return may be available at center. And the Steelers have to figure out when to pounce.

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19 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 2)–Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 19th, 2021 – 11:23 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)

This is a rare year when the wide receiver draft class is deep, but the Steelers may stay away. Matt Williamson and Tim Benz tell you why. They also give you some names of players who might be on the radar as replacements for Vance McDonald.

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19 Apr

NFL Draft preview podcast (Day 1)–QBs and Running backs

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, April 19th, 2021 – 11:22 pm

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

It’s our first of five NFL draft previews with Matt Williamson and Tim Benz. In Monday’s podcast Matt and Tim look at the running backs and quarterbacks. They guys give their opinions on if Najee Harris is really the dream pick for the Steelers. What should the Steelers do if Mac Jones is on the board at No. 24? And Matt has quarterback who he believes is slightly undervalued.

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15 Apr

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/15)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, April 15th, 2021 – 12:35 pm

In this week’s fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk about how the NFL draft may impact fantasy leagues. We look at some baseball news from across MLB. A recap of the Masters. And fallout from NHL trades at the deadline.

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