On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Christopher Carter react to the end of a busy week of OTAs for coach Mike Tomlin's team. Did Alex Highsmith drop hints about T.J. Watt's contract extension talks? Will that deal get done soon? Or could it dr…

Initial impressions from Day 1 of mini camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, May 30th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass): The Steelers have had discussions with the Miami Dolphins about a Jonnu Smith trade. Would Jonnu Smith fit in the Arthur Smith offense? Would you trade Ke'Bryan Hayes? Can the Pens trade Erik Karlsson? Would you trade T.J. Watt?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass): Ray Fittipaldo thinks Aaron Rodgers will definitely sign with the Steelers for training camp. The Steelers want to see what Payton Wilson can do in year two. Joe and Austin quiz each other on spellings of sports players' names. Is this the worst segment in Fan history?…

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass): Henry Davis needs to get the bulk of reps at catcher. Would you trade Joey Bart at the deadline? Jordan Schultz is reporting the Steelers are still looking for weapons. Pitt and Penn State should play every year.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass): Bob thinks a bad manager has more of an effect on a team than a good manager. He thinks it comes down to the players, but Don Kelly has done well. Bob thinks it's important for guys to know they're going to be in the lineup a lot and have a chance to relax and go play and not look over…

A tribute to Pitt football SID E.J. Borghetti. He will now be a special assistant to the senior vice chancellor.

Bob thinks a bad manager has more of an effect on a team than a good manager. He thinks it comes down to the players, but Don Kelly has done well. Bob thinks it's important for guys to know they're going to be in the lineup a lot and have a chance to relax and go play and not look over their shoulder. Paul Skenes has looked dominant the last two st…

Jordan Schultz is reporting the Steelers are still looking for weapons. Pitt and Penn State should play every year. Alexander Canario is playing much better under Donnie Kelly and is playing more. How many guys are an opportunity away from making it in the big leagues.

The team is a loose group under Don Kelly and more relaxed. Could Joey Bart play first base? Noah doesn't think we're going to see it. Henry Davis needs to get the bulk of reps at catcher. Would you trade Joey Bart at the deadline?

Joe and Austin quiz each other on spellings of sports players' names. It goes kind of bad with spelling.

Ray doesn't think the Steelers will trade for Jonnu Smith. The Steelers already have a ton of tight ends and need a wide receiver. Ray thinks Aaron Rodgers will definitely sign with the Steelers for training camp. The Steelers want to see what Payton Wilson can do in year two. Ray doesn't think Darius Slay was taking a shot at Aaron Rodgers not bei…

Joe wants to keep watching Paul Skenes and build around him. When you have great starting pitching you HAVE TO build around it. Would you trade T.J. Watt? Joe thinks the organization should have positioned themselves to take a step back.

The Steelers have had discussions with the Miami Dolphins about a Jonnu Smith trade. Would Jonnu Smith fit in the Arthur Smith offense? Would you trade Ke'Bryan Hayes? Should the Steelers have traded Mike Tomlin? Can the Pens trade Erik Karlsson?

Latest Steelers news from Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo.

On his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. With the sudden surge in Henry Davis' game and Endy Rodriguez waiting in the wings, could Joey Bart be a potential trade chip for GM Ben Cherington? What did the Pirates see in hitting coach Matt Hague, and how is he doing so far? What does the fu…

Is slot corner Beanie Bishop's to lose? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

Is it Connor McDavid's turn? Sure feeling that way. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

This, what we're witnessing from Paul Skenes, is greatness. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Recapping OTAs thus far and some impressive Steelers defensive stats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Today's episode: Can’t help but wondering at OTAs how this team might wind up. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley previews Pittsburgh's three-game series in San Diego and discusses whether the team can build on its recent success in Arizona. Colin breaks down some key Padres' statistics and their sweep of the Pirates earlier this season before previewing the three pitching matchups and concluding with a bold predictio…

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, May 29th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Jay Woodcroft is a candidate to be the Penguins next year coach. Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love is reportedly a lead candidate for the job. Love is 40 years old and was a grinder in his playing days. TK shares there are certain foods you should eat given whatever your blood type is. He doesn't like Slapshot as a top 3 …

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates are looking for their first three game winning streak of the season. Joe thinks things have taken a little bit of a turn for the better. Paul Skenes has a career 2.03 ERA and turns 23 today. Greg Brown thinks it's not as outrageous as people used to think that Paul Skenes could hit in the majors.…

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: We reveal the pairings for the Fan 5 Alarm marathon. Pete Prisco doesn't think Mason Rudolph is a good QB. Broderick Jones is in great shape. Kenny Pickett said the Eagles showed him how it's supported to be done in the NFL.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Paul Skenes has allowed 47 earned runs through 35 starts. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Kenneth Gainwell thinks the running back room is going to be good. Mason Rudolph is making news at OTAs for acting like the starting QB with his leadership and being very vocal. Jeff thinks members of the St…

Bill Cowher had not won the big game until Super Bowl XL. Jeff thinks members of the Steelers organization are thinking about 2026 for a quarterback and Aaron Rodgers is somewhat wanted but not hughley. Jeff looks ahead to this year and if Rodgers will show up for minicamp.

After Thursday's OTAs practice from the Steelers' South Side facility, Steelers insiders Ray Fittipaldo and Brian Batko share their key takeaways, including what seems to be an increased role for Payton Wilson at linebacker. Has he ascended to a starter next to Patrick Queen? Or is he just a placeholder until Cole Holcomb is healthy? And on offense…

Kenneth Gainwell thinks the running back room is going to be good. Mason Rudolph is making news at OTAs for acting like the starting QB with his leadership and being very vocal. Will Howard has been fine, but hasn't stood out. Broderick Jones is in good shape.

Kenny Pickett said the Eagles showed him how it's supported to be done in the NFL. This is definitely Pickett taking a shot at the Steelers. It sounds like a shot at Art, Omar Khan, and Mike Tomlin.

We reveal the pairings for the Fan 5 Alarm marathon. Pete Prisco doesn't think Mason Rudolph is a good QB. Paul Skenes does not think he's days are numbered and is looking at the next 1-2 years to win with the Pirates more than anything to try and win quickly. Skenes is committed to winning with the Steelers.…

Greg Brown thinks it's not as outrageous as people used to think that Paul Skenes could hit in the majors. One fan bet money on the Pirates to win the division weeks ago.

The Pirates are looking for their first three game winning streak of the season. Joe thinks things have taken a little bit of a turn for the better. Paul Skenes has a career 2.03 ERA and turns 23 today. Joe thinks Cruz will become the 7th player to have a 40-40 season. Henry Davis is starting to put it together and had four hits in his last two.…

Tyler Kennedy only drinks one cup of coffee per day and isn't addicted to caffeine like Joe. TK shares there are certain foods you should eat given whatever your blood type is. Joe said TK is the first hockey person who doesn't love Slapshot and he thinks it's not a top 3 hockey movie.

Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love is reportedly a lead candidate for the job. Love is 40 years old and was a grinder in his playing days. TK thinks he would force bottom-end players to play grittier. TK doesn't think D.J. Smith would be a good fit.

Learn who will be broadcasting with who as we broadcast for 26.2 straight hours next week, plus, Austin's Limitless Express!

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news. Should the GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have allocated their offseason budget toward building roster depth for beyond just 2025? With deals similar to the one they made with DK Metcalf? Instead of pursuing a shor…

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the Pirates' three-game series in Arizona, in which the Pirates caught fire midway through the second game for a comeback win Tuesday and a rout on Wednesday. The duo start by discussing the offense in general, as the Pirates scored 19 runs in the final 12 innings of the series, before focu…

Man, I hate it when Terry Bradshaw's (really) right. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

Are these Stanley Cup playoffs growing the game? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

What if Henry Davis happens to be ... you know, good? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

Why this is a pivotal year for Pat Freiermuth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He weighs in on the increasingly frenzied national discourse surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph and the Steelers' QB situation. Do GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin deserve the criticism they're getting from Terry Bradshaw and oth…

Today's episode: No one seems to cite the secondary as a concern, but this defense won't excel without both Joey Porter and Darius Slay doing well Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m…

Ramon Foster is joined by Dejan Kovacevic for a LIVE weekly show on Wednesdays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw thinks this is embarrassing what is going on between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. He said it's a joke, like Kaboly would say. He thinks Rodgers should go back to California and chew on bark. Austin thinks the situation is ridiculous with Rodgers, but the Steelers can win 10 games a…

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Are you still able to enjoy the good moments in this Pirates season? We want Davis to play almost everyday, even if that means Joey Bart and Andrew McCutchen have to play less. Roman Wilson spoke at Steelers OTAs on how he's motivated to make a statement and to keep working. Pat Freiermuth isn't concerned about the WR room …