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21 Sep

Madden Monday (9/21)–Should fans be back at Heinz Field? Steelers beat Denver. Jared McCann signs with Penguins.

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, September 21st, 2020 – 12:42 am

In this week’s Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Steelers beating Denver. Jared McCann signing with Penguins. And Mitch Keller getting pulled with a no-hitter. Also should fans be back at Heinz Field?

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18 Sep

Breakfast With Benz Podcast (9/18)–Can Steelers repeat defensive dominance in Week 2?

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Friday, September 18th, 2020 – 12:17 am

Can the Steelers replicate the defensive dominance they exhibited in Week 1 when the Denver Broncos visit Heinz Field Sunday? We ask Broncos insider Benjamin Allbright (KOA/Broncos Radio network). We also examine Drew Lock’s game, criticism of Vic Fangio, and soft spots for the Steelers to attack on the Broncos’ defense.

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17 Sep

Breakfast With Benz Fantasy Sports Podcast (9/17)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 – 4:24 pm

In this week’s fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of RotoWire looks at the Benny Snell vs. James Conner debate. The potential return of JuJu Smith-Schuster as a fantasy star. And how the defense of the Steelers may influence your roster decisions on some Denver players.

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17 Sep

Breakfast With Benz Podcast (9/15)–The goofy Pitt vs. Syracuse rivalry

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, September 17th, 2020 – 12:22 am

Thursday’s podcast features Syracuse play-by-play voice Matt Park. He joins me to preview the Saturday game at Heinz Field between the Pitt Panthers and the Orange. We talk about the weird history between the teams, Syracuse’s rough first game, and the status of both schools in the ACC.

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15 Sep

Breakfast With Benz Podcast (9/15)–Tim Benz, Chris Adamski after the Mike Tomlin presser

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 – 5:09 pm

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

Chris Adamski fills in for Joe Rutter as he and I wrap up Mike Tomlin’s press conference. The coach addressed offensive line injuries, the running back situation, and threats posed by the Denver Broncos.

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15 Sep

Breakfast With Benz Hockey Podcast (9/15)–Mike Sullivan’s new coaching staff, Matt Murray’s flaws

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 – 1:12 am

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan on the bench during a game at Consol Energy Center 2016.

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for our weekly hockey podcast. We preview Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night. Then we examine Mike Sullivan’s new coaching staff, Matt Murray’s future, and the upcoming trade period for the Penguins.

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13 Sep

Madden Monday (9/14)–Previewing the Steelers opener, Pitt wins, concerns about the Penguins

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Sunday, September 13th, 2020 – 9:20 pm

In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the NFL’s first weekend, the Steelers season opener in New York, some Penguins concerns, and Pitt’s walkover win on Saturday.

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11 Sep

Fantasy Sports podcast (9/11)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Friday, September 11th, 2020 – 7:41 am

Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins us to look at Week 1 of fantasy football. Renewed faith in James Conner? Running back updates. Injury concerns in Denver. Lack of crowd noise may impact. Also some MLB talk about Wednesday’s scoring explosion.

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