Tree of Life

18 May

Madden Monday Podcast–Sports without fans, JuJu and Conner, James Harrison

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, May 18th, 2020 – 12:31 am

In this week’s Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about the idea of sports without fans, Sidney Crosby’s greatness, James Harrison, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and James Conner.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

15 May

Fantasy Sports podcast (5/15)-Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Friday, May 15th, 2020 – 1:05 am

Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk about the potential fantasy seasons for Ben Roethlisberger, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and James Conner. Also MLB strategies for fantasy owners over an 82 game season. And great dynasty teams that never ended up winning.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

14 May

Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/15)–Former Pitt Football Coach Jackie Sherrill

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 14th, 2020 – 11:40 pm

Former Pitt football coach Jackie Sherrill is going to be inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. He joins me to talk about his regrets over leaving the school, a desire to see Pitt football back on campus, coaching Dan Marino, and his complicated relationship with Joe Paterno.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

14 May

Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)–Ken Macha

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 14th, 2020 – 1:01 am

Ken Macha has just been named part of 2020 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame. The former Pirate player and MLB manager joins me to talk about his days in Oakland, plans for baseball to return, legends of Dave Parker, nearly managing the Pirates, and his relationship with Art Howe.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

13 May

Export Tire Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/13)–Keith Dambrot

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 – 7:37 am

Duquesne men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot joins me to talk about the challenges of coaching during the covid-19 shutdown. We also discuss recruiting, what it was like to be in New York at the start of the shutdown, and the latest on construction of the UPMC Chuck Cooper Fieldhouse.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

12 May

Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/12)–Export Tire Hockey Podcast

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 – 1:41 am

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the the potential reboot of the NHL season, issues afoot with some players, Jaromir Jagr’s standing among the greats, Mellon Arena anniversaries, and Penguins “what if” scenarios.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

11 May

Madden Monday (5/11)–When will Pittsburgh get its three main sports back?

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, May 11th, 2020 – 12:08 am

In this week’s “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden and I talk football, baseball, and hockey. Will any of Pittsburgh’s three professional sports start on time? Or are we destined for a world without sports for months to come?

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 

07 May

Fantasy Sports podcast (5/8)-Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 – 12:31 pm

In this week’s Fantasy Sports Podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins me to talk about some off season running back rumblings, including with the Steelers. Are the Ravens OK without Antonio Brown at WR? Favorite and least favorite trades he’s ever made.

Posted in Sports Talk Radio

 



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