Best HC Group Podcasts (2025)

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The Pomp and Joe Show 5-1-2025 2:31:04

4h ago2:31:04

2:31:04

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey, from Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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10AM - Aaron Rodgers watch, Tyler Kennedy on Penguins moving on from Sullivan; Tyler Kennedy puts his hat in the ring to be the Penguins next head coach 42:20

12m ago42:20

42:20

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: Could Aaron Rodgers sign soon? It's possible. TK thinks it was a good move for the Penguins to move on from Mike Sullivan and wasn't surprised. The Penguins need a top six forward, a fourth line tough guy, and figure out what to do with Erik Karlsson, Ryan Graves, Tristan Jarry, and others. TK wants to be …

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11AM - Ben Roethlisberger thinks Rodgers needs deadline, gives his thoughts on Will Howard; What is Howard's potential? 40:52

15m ago40:52

40:52

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Ben Roethlisberger said on Footbahlin the Steelers need to set a deadline with Aaron Rodgers soon. Did Ben take a shot at Mullsy? If Will Howard has a Landry Jones-type career, is that a good career? Ben was impressed with how Will Howard responded to his costly slide at Oregon that lost the game.…

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12PM - Paul Skenes shares how he prepares his body to stay in best shape possible; The Limitless Express - Tavis Hunter, Belichick, Dart's role in New York 36:30

17m ago36:30

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: It's Paul Skenes day. How many turns through the rotation will we see with Skenes, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler? Jones is expected to be back in 12 weeks. Skenes discussed how he tries to stay as healthy as possible. Travis Hunter is one of the favorites to win Offensive AND Defensive Rookie of the Year. Can Hunter play …

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1PM - Mike DeFabo likes the Steelers draft, putting weapons around Rodgers; Should the Pirates look to extend Oneil Cruz? 31:21

22m ago31:21

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Mike would have made the Derrick Harmon pick. Mike defends Limits' point that if Will Howard becomes like Landy Jones, it would be a good pick for the Steelers. Will we see the full Arthur Smith offense? Oneil Cruz is starting to become a star. He might already be there. We would try to extend Cruz.…

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Should the Pirates look to extend Oneil Cruz? 10:50

30m ago10:50

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Oneil Cruz is starting to become a star. He might already be there. We would try to extend Cruz. Are the Penguins a better HC job than the Blackhawks or Ducks? Pros and cons.

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Mike DeFabo likes the Steelers draft, putting weapons around Rodgers 20:31

32m ago20:31

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Mike would have made the Derrick Harmon pick. Mike defends Limits' point that if Will Howard becomes like Landy Jones, it would be a good pick for the Steelers. The Steelers are preparing their offense with weapons to best help Aaron Rodgers, if he does come here!

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The Limitless Express - Tavis Hunter, Belichick, Dart's role in New York 17:22

35m ago17:22

17:22

Travis Hunter is one of the favorites to win Offensive AND Defensive Rookie of the Year. Can Hunter play on both sides? More than 2,000 people received the NFL email that had Shedeur Sanders' number on it. The Falcons and Jeff Ulbrich were fined.

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Paul Skenes shares how he prepares his body to stay in best shape possible 19:06

1h ago19:06

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It's Paul Skenes day. How many turns through the rotation will we see with Skenes, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler? Jones is expected to be back in 12 weeks. Skenes is more interested in the guys that aren't getting hurt and how to stay healthy. Skenes told Tom Verducci sometimes it's about how your body is formed.…

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What is Will Howard's potential? 8:40

1h ago8:40

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Ben Roethlisberger was impressed with how Will Howard responded to his costly slide at Oregon that lost the game. Ohio State won the National Championship and crushed Oregon in the rematch at the Rose Bowl. Howard had a good performance in the College Football Playoff.

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Ben Roethlisberger thinks Rodgers needs deadline, QB Will Howard's upside 32:12

1h ago32:12

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Ben Roethlisberger said on Footbahlin the Steelers need to set a deadline with Aaron Rodgers soon. Ben likes Will Howard and thinks he can be a solid player and eventually take QB1 reps. Did Ben take a shot at Mason Rudolph by discussing how the backup can't undermine the starter? It's how we interpreted it. Did Ben take a shot at Mullsy?…

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Tyler Kennedy puts his hat in the ring to be the Penguins next head coach 14:03

1h ago14:03

14:03

What is the best available, or could be available, job in the NHL? Tyler Kennedy thinks coaching the New York Rangers and a few more pieces can make the Rangers a Cup contender. Should Rick Tocchet coach the Rangers? TK thinks he would be a good candidate for the job.

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Aaron Rodgers watch, Tyler Kennedy on Penguins moving on from Sullivan 28:17

6h ago28:17

28:17

Was Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh this week? TK thinks it was a good move for the Penguins to move on from Mike Sullivan and wasn't surprised. TK tells us that Sid may love Sullivan, but he loves winning and would understand why this movie happened.

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The Pomp and Joe Show 4-30-2025 2:25:17

22h ago2:25:17

2:25:17

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey, from Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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10AM - The Pirates are falling apart at 11-19 and could use a change; How important is a manger to winning and losing 49:20

22h ago49:20

49:20

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates have been shut out more than any team and are 11-19. The Reds with Terry Francona are currently the third wild card. We think Francona would have worked here to make the right decisions with the lineup, bullpen, and decisions. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Car…

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11AM - Is coaching the Penguins an attractive HC job; The Steelers are positioning themselves to draft a quarterback in 2026 32:04

22h ago32:04

32:04

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We all like Rick Tocchet, but would he want to come here? Tocchet did well working with Phil Kessel and helping the Penguins win Stanley Cups. Josh Yohe thinks the Penguins are an attractive job. Is it? Joe believes the Steelers are positioning themselves to draft a quarterback next season, but is it a bett…

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12PM - Dan Zangrilli thinks Bubba Chandler will debut in next two weeks; Mark Kaboly gives a date range when he thinks Aaron Rodgers will sign 39:35

22h ago39:35

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates are missing the right side of their infield and two starters. Regardless, once 60 games pass the team needs to be fairly judged for what it is. Pre and post host Dan Zangrilli shares what that means. The Steelers have the draft capital to go and get a quarterback in 2026. Mark likes Derrick Harm…

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1PM - Report: Steelers are all in on drafting a quarterback in 2026; The Pirates have dug themselves a difficult hole in the standings 24:17

22h ago24:17

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Gerry Dulac said on The Rich Eisen Show that the Steelers weren't interested in drafting Shedeur Sanders. Gerry said the Steelers are "all in" on drafting a quarterback next year. There will be good moments, but the Pirates continue to struggle and are putting themselves in a spot they can't climb out of.…

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The Pirates have dug themselves a difficult hole in the standings 6:36

22h ago6:36

6:36

The Pirates continue to struggle and are putting themselves in a spot they can't climb out of. The Cubs have the best offense in baseball and made good moves to improve the team. There will be good moments for the Pirates this season, but already eight games under .500 and likely not going to contend for the playoffs.…

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Report - Steelers are all in on drafting a quarterback in 2026 17:40

22h ago17:40

17:40

Gerry Dulac said on The Rich Eisen Show that the Steelers weren't interested in drafting Shedeur Sanders. Gerry said the Steelers are "all in" on drafting a quarterback next year. He added that if Derrick Harmon and their top choices were gone, they would have selected Omarion Hampton or TreVeyon Henderson.…

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Mark Kaboly gives a date range when he thinks Aaron Rodgers will sign 21:45

1d ago21:45

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The Steelers have the draft capital to go and get a quarterback in 2026. Mark likes Derrick Harmon and Jack Sawyer as his two favorite picks of the draft. Mark thinks Aaron Rodgers signs before OTAs. Somewhere between May 22nd and June 6th.

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Dan Zangrilli thinks Bubba Chandler will debut in next two weeks 17:48

1d ago17:48

17:48

The Pirates are missing the right side of their infield and two starters. Regardless, once 60 games pass the team needs to be fairly judged for what it is. If the Pirates are 20-40, Dan wonders if changes will happen with management. He sees Bubba Chandler on a similar path as Paul Skenes last season.…

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The Steelers are positioning themselves to draft a quarterback in 2026 9:47

23h ago9:47

9:47

Charlie Campbell of Walter Football told us he isn't entirely sure next year's quarterback class will be better. Penn State's Drew Allar could be one of the top quarterbacks taken next year.

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Is coaching the Penguins an attractive HC job? 22:16

23h ago22:16

22:16

We all like Rick Tocchet, but would he want to come here? Tocchet did well working with Phil Kessel and helping the Penguins win Stanley Cups. We don't know if it makes sense for Tocchet, in his 60s, to want to come to Pittsburgh. Josh Yohe thinks the Penguins are an attractive job. Are they?

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How important is a manger to winning and losing? 14:06

23h ago14:06

14:06

Has the manager cost the Pirates games this season? Some people are frustrated with the decision making made this year.

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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 4/30/25 15:37

24h ago15:37

15:37

Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla touches on his team eliminating the Magic before offering up a philosophy question for the guys.By Beasley Media Group

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The Pirates are falling apart at 11-19 and could use a change 35:12

1d ago35:12

35:12

The Reds with Terry Francona are currently the third wild card. We think Francona would have worked here to make the right decisions with the lineup, bullpen, and decisions. Would the Pirates have two or three more wins with a different manager?

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Game 5 Highlights vs the Orlando Magic 4-29-25 6:03

1d ago6:03

6:03

Check out the highlights from the Celtics clinching Game 5 win against the Orlando Magic 120-89By Beasley Media Group

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Al Horford Joins Grande and Max 4-29-25 2:38

1d ago2:38

2:38

Al Horford talks with Grande and Max after the Celtics advance in the first round of the playoffs against the Orlando Magic 120-89By Beasley Media Group

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The Trump Administration’s Global Energy & Commodities Policy with Robert Johnston 56:24

2d ago56:24

56:24

Today we're releasing an episode outside of our normal schedule on tariffs and those on metals in particular. What tariffs are in place on metals and critical minerals? What has been the response particularly from China? What is the legal underpinning of those tariffs and how does that create uncertainty? What are the administration’s goals? And wh…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 4-29-2025 2:27:01

2d ago2:27:01

2:27:01

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey, from Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

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10AM - Kyle Dubas wasn't afraid to move on from Sullivan, Steelers won't with Tomlin; Derek Shelton wasn't sure what happened with Joey Bart thrown out at home 48:20

2d ago48:20

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Joe applauds Kyle Dubas for moving on from Mike Sullivan. He thinks it was Dubas' move, not Fenway Sports Group, to move on from Sullivan. Why is Art Rooney II so afraid to move off Mike Tomlin after the Baltimore game? The Pirates had a play similar to their past mistakes on the bases.…

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11AM - Charlie Campbell heard there are some character concerns with Kaleb Johnson; George Pickens stays in Pittsburgh, but teams called 39:19

2d ago39:19

39:19

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Charlie sees some similarities with Kaleb Johnson to Najee Harris but has an early-round skillset. There were "some maturity skills" that "lack of physicality as a runner." Steelers fielded calls for George Pickens. The Point will be closed for construction.

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12PM - Brian Batko has come around on the Jack Sawyer pick, Robert Woods signs; Who is on the Pittsburgh sports coaching Mt. Rushmore? 35:16

2d ago35:16

35:16

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian gives his overall thoughts on the draft. Will Howard was very emotional when he was drafted by the Steelers. Signing Robert Woods is insurance if the Steelers still trade Pickens. What does this mean for Roman Wilson? Who is on the Pittsburgh sports coaching Mt. Rushmore?…

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1PM - Michael McKenry joins, Paul Skenes announces himself with best stuff in MLB; Deion Sanders previously threated to step in on where Shedeur would go 24:03

2d ago24:03

24:03

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Michael McKenry gives Henry Davis credit for calling a good game with Paul Skenes to dominate the Dodgers Friday. Skenes has a pitch com, but Davis is calling most of the game. Skenes was asked if he was surprised he came out for the 7th in LA, but Skenes thinks he's built and conditioned to throw 140-150 pitches. Why is 90…

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Deion Sanders previously threated to step in on where Shedeur would go 4:46

2d ago4:46

4:46

Why did Shedeur Sanders fall in the draft? There were limited teams interested in him, was a fringe first-round pick, and Deion Sanders threatened to intervene for Shedeur to go to a team he wanted him to play for. Deion said he was going to try to navigate Shedeur to teams months ago.

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Michael McKenry joins, Paul Skenes announces himself with the best stuff in baseball 19:16

2d ago19:16

19:16

Henry Davis credit for calling a good game with Paul Skenes to dominate the Dodgers Friday. Skenes has a pitch com, but Davis is calling most of the game. Skenes was asked if he was surprised he came out for the 7th in LA, but Skenes said he's built and conditioned to throw 140-150 pitches. Is Skenes built for 120 pitches?…

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Who is on the Pittsburgh sports coaching Mt. Rushmore? 12:20

2d ago12:20

12:20

Which coaches would be considered the four best and most successful in Pittsburgh sports history?

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Brian Batko has come around on the Jack Sawyer pick, Robert Woods signs 22:56

2d ago22:56

22:56

Will Howard was very emotional when he was drafted by the Steelers. Is the movie Draft Day overrated? Signing Robert Woods is insurance if the Steelers still trade Pickens. What does this mean for Roman Wilson? We still don't know what the organization thinks of Wilson.

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The Limitless Express - George Pickens stays in Pittsburgh, but teams called 14:56

2d ago14:56

14:56

Dianna Russini tweets the Steelers were taking calls on George Pickens, but ultimately didn't deal him. The Cowboys were one of the teams interested. Russini expects trade discussions to cool down. The Steelers are expected to have 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th round compensatory picks, the most of any team. The Point is undergoing construction and we are…

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Charlie Campbell heard there are some character concerns with Kaleb Johnson 24:22

2d ago24:22

24:22

Charlie sees some similarities with Kaleb Johnson to Najee Harris but has an early-round skillset. There were "some maturity skills" that "lack of physicality as a runner." Some area scouts around Iowa told Charlie that Kaleb Johnson has 1-2 round talent like Henderson and others, but the maturity to become more of a mature professional. Charlie do…

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Derek Shelton wasn't sure what happened with Joey Bart thrown out at home 14:48

2d ago14:48

14:48

The Pirates had a play similar to their past mistakes on the bases. On a shallow fly ball, Joey Bart tried to score and it was unknown if Mike Rabelo sent Bart or what happened. Derek Shelton said he didn't know what happened.

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Kyle Dubas wasn't afraid to move on from Sullivan, Steelers won't with Tomlin 33:32

2d ago33:32

33:32

Joe and Austin both had riveting nights of TV viewing last night. Joe Joe applauds Kyle Dubas for moving on from Mike Sullivan. He thinks it was Dubas' move, not Fenway Sports Group, to move on from Sullivan. Why is Art Rooney II so afraid to move off Mike Tomlin after the Baltimore game?

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The Pomp and Joe Show 4-28-2025 2:34:28

3d ago2:34:28

2:34:28

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (10-1pm) and Joe Starkey, from Monday, April 28th, 2025

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10AM - Penguins, Mike Sullivan agree to part ways after 10 years, Penguins should bring in a coach to grow with young core for several years 48:52

3d ago48:52

48:52

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: BREAKING NEWS - Penguins and Mike Sullivan mutually agree to part ways. We recall the good Sullivan brought to the Penguins and what went wrong leading to the big change. Hockey reporter Arthur Staple of The Athletic tells us there's a little over a 50% chance Mike Sullivan becomes the Rangers coach. Did Si…

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11AM - Grading the Steelers 2025 draft class; Evaluating each positional group on the Steelers offense after the draft 41:35

3d ago41:35

41:35

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Some people still claim that Mike Sullivan and Kyle Dubas have a good relationship. Grading the Steelers draft. Mike Tomlin said the Steelers needed to improve with physicality, but they've been preaching this for years and Joe doesn't think it's worked well. Evaluating the Steelers position groups on offen…

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12PM - Tyler Kennedy reacts to Sullivan leaving, thinks Sullivan goes to Rangers; Kyle Dubas said he thought of a coaching change during the season 26:33

3d ago26:33

26:33

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK thinks Mike Sullivan evaluated his situation and that other teams would want him, so he went to Kyle Dubas and wants big acquisitions. Tyler thinks things went sideways on the future of the deal and personnel. Kyle Dubas said there was no list of demand…

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1PM - Today is a tale of two different head coaches named Mike in Pittsburgh; Joe Starkey's tribute to Mike Sullivan 37:25

3d ago37:25

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Both Mike Tomlin and Mike Sullivan were very successful in the early portions of their tenures, but tailed off the past five years. Both were unknown names when hired, but became championship head coaches and remembered fondly. The Steelers could have traded Mike Tomlin to the Bears, but Art II did not want to listen to the…

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Joe Starkey's tribute to Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan 8:27

3d ago8:27

8:27

A tribute to Mike Sullivan. Sullivan fixed the Penguins in 2016 and won two Stanley Cups to solidify Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's careers as three-time Stanley Cup champions and all time PGH legends in all of professional sports.

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Today is a tale of two different head coaches named Mike in Pittsburgh 28:58

3d ago28:58

28:58

Starkey says today is about two different Mike's, Mike Sullivan and Mike Tomlin. Both were very successful in the early portions of their tenures, but tailed off the past five years. Both were unknown names when hired, but became championship coaches and remembered fondly. The Steelers could have traded Mike Tomlin to the Bears. Kyle Dubas thought …

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