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31 Aug

Madden Monday (8/31)–Missing NFL preseason, Penguins offseason,potential Pirates trades

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, August 31st, 2020 – 1:56 am

In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz look at what the Steelers are missing with no preseason games. They also talk about looming offseason moves for the Penguins, potential Pirates trades, and the notion of NFL lockouts.

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27 Aug

Fantasy Sports podcast (8/28)–Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 – 3:07 pm

In this week’s fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for some pre draft advice. We focus on fading running backs on the top line, the concept of “stacking” your draft, and pivot points for kickers, defenses, and quarterbacks.

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26 Aug

Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/27)–Rob Owen

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 – 8:40 pm

Thursday’s Breakfast With Benz podcast features new TribLive television writer Rob Owen. We discuss network plans for sports broadcasting, the ratings on T.J. Watt’s tag show, the new MNF crew, and the Mike Milbury situation. Oh, and the next “Bachelor” may be at Nemacolin.

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25 Aug

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (8/26)–Joe Bartnick

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 – 6:25 pm

The Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) and Evgeni Malkin (71) share words prior to a face-off during their game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

“Puck Off Podcast” host–and national comedian—Joe Bartnick joins me for Wednesday’s podcast. We talk about the Penguins’ trade to reacquire Kasperi Kapanen, rooting against the Flyers, and lingering Penguin pain from their elimination.

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24 Aug

Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (8/25)–Brian Metzer

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, August 24th, 2020 – 11:00 pm

Is Flyer-hating the only way for Penguins fans to stay engaged in the playoffs? Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss. We also examine the Bruins-Lightning series, the Mike Milbury dismissal, and the similarities between Steelers camp and Penguins camp.

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24 Aug

Madden Monday (8/24)–Will the Steelers sign Earl Thomas? Possible destinations for Matt Murray.

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, August 24th, 2020 – 12:09 am

Penguins goaltender Matt Murray makes a save on the Senators’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau in the first period Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at PPG Paints Arena.

This week’s “Madden Monday” podcast with Mark Madden features potential destinations for Penguins goalie Matt Murray, the Ravens release of Earl Thomas, and attempts to play both high school and college football.

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20 Aug

Breakfast With Benz (8/20)–Rotowire Fantasy sports podcast

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 – 10:25 pm

Fantasy Football draft season is upon us. Jeff Erickson from RotoWire joins me to discuss. We try to surf through restricted training camp info in 2020. Bunched up wide receivers. Belief in Big Ben and JuJu?

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18 Aug

Breakfast With Benz (8/18)–Former Steeler and Olympian Jeremy Bloom

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 – 6:24 pm

Former Steeler and Olympic athlete Jeremy Bloom joins me to talk about the new HBO documentary he helped create, “The Weight of Gold.” Excellent interview about the struggles some Olympic athletes have endured after their games, how his time in the NFL helped him avoid those problems, and how Mike Tomlin influenced his business career.

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