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03 Mar

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (3/3)–Ron Francis

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 – 12:20 am

Center Ron Francis of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during a game against the Montreal Candiens at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, in 1994. (Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport)

Tim Benz and Ron Francis talk about the famous trade that brought him to Pittsburgh in 1991

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

02 Mar

The 30th anniversary of The Trade (Part 1)–John Cullen and Grant Jennings

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 – 10:19 am

John Cullen and Grant Jennings share opposite perspectives on the famous Penguins trade with the Hartford Whalers in 1991.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

02 Mar

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (3/2)–Pens vs Flyers; Fans return

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 – 1:26 am

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42) skates with the puck past Washington Capitals defenseman Justin Schultz (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

This week’s hockey podcast with Brian Metzer looks at the upcoming Penguins three game set against the Flyers, Evgeni Malkin, Kaspari Kapanen, some music trivia, and flashing back to the 1991 trade with the Hartford Whalers.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

01 Mar

Madden Monday–Mark Madden, Tim Benz on Pens questions, Steelers free agents, Pitt problems

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, March 1st, 2021 – 1:39 am

In this week’s Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about Steeler draft ideas, ups-and-downs of the Penguins, troubles for Pitt’s basketball program, memories of the 30th anniversary of the 1991 Penguins trade with the Hartford Whalers, and Casey DeSmith’s hairless cat.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

28 Feb

Fantasy Sports podcast (2/25)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Sunday, February 28th, 2021 – 11:46 am

In this week’s Fantasy Sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk about Big Ben, QB musical chairs, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s future, Cy Young favorites, and Tiger Woods’ accident.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

25 Feb

Food Bank: Adagio Health Hosts Speaker Series

published in category: Food Bank on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 – 2:55 pm

Adagio Health: Better Health Outcomes Speaker Series, beginning on February 25th. The first part of the series will feature Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank President & CEO, Lisa Scales, alongside Feeding Pennsylvania Executive Director Jane Clements-Smith.

In this episode, an interview with Alicia Schisler, Chief of External Affairs for Adagio Health.

Posted in Food Bank

 

25 Feb

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/25)–How the Penguins may handle Jason Zucker’s injury

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 – 12:53 am

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker lies on the ice after he was injured during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Washington. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

TribLive beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to talk about Jason Zucker’s injury, the acquisition of defenseman Mark Friedman, Zach-Aston Reese, goaltending, new uniforms, and white chocolate.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

23 Feb

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/23)–How long will Sidney Crosby play?

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 – 12:43 am

The PenguinsÕ Sidney Crosby (87) waits for a faceoff against the Boston Bruins during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.

Pittsburgh Penguins radio network host Brian Metzer joins me to talk about the long term future of Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, Evgeni Malkin’s struggles, and the state of the Eastern Division.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 



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