Sean Gentille joins to talk about his trips with Joe, they discuss their dreams. Brian Batko joins to harass Gentille but the conversation shifts to raisins. Joe lists his biggest Pittsburgh villains: 5 Cherington 4 Mendenhall 3 Graham 2 Canada 1 Nutting. AB was an honorable mention. There's a lengthy list of guys who unceremoniously left town. Bri…

Cam Heyward wants a raise, and he's clearly underpaid right now. So which side are we taking? How about with Boswell? Where do the Pirates and Skenes go next? Jason was the subject of a debate between Poni and Donny on if 93.7 the Fan could beat the Pony League World Series teams. A caller says Cam is destroying the chemistry. Another suggests play…

Ray Fittipaldo joins to give his perspective on Cam's situation, the fan reaction to it, who he's going to be watching in the preseason opener, Will Howard's injury outlook, Roman Wilson's opportunity, the battle at safety. We give numbers both for and against Cam in this argument. A couple of more callers give their perspective. one saying it's a …

Cam Heyward wants a raise, and he's clearly underpaid right now. So which side are we taking? How about with Boswell? Where do the Pirates and Skenes go next? Jason was the subject of a debate between Poni and Donny on if 93.7 the Fan could beat the Pony League World Series teams. A caller says Cam is destroying the chemistry. Another suggests play…

Jeff Hathhorn is in studio to give his thoughts on Heyward and Boswell and if he thinks it'll be resolved, Jeff gives the biggest stories he'll be following in the preseason game, the new look offense, Aaron Rodgers seems like a real person, and Juan Thornhill's comments. KeBryan Hayes got a nice ovation last night in his return. Jason clarifies Za…

Bob Walk joins to discuss Skenes and his changeup usage, what failed to click with KeBryan Hayes, the importance of Henry Davis's development, Cruz's development in center. Why is Bubba Chandler still in Triple A? 1:35 Joe Starkey sent pictures of raisins this morning in a group chat. Jason lists his top 5 players to watch for the Steelers preseaso…

Joe Starkey sent pictures of raisins this morning in a group chat. Jason lists his top 5 players to watch for the Steelers preseason opener - Sawyer, Kaleb Johnson, Roman Wilson, Black/Harmon, Thornhill/Clark. Jason highlights what annoys him the most about modern sports.

Bob Walk joins to discuss Skenes and his changeup usage, what failed to click with KeBryan Hayes, the importance of Henry Davis's development, Cruz's development in center. Why is Bubba Chandler still in Triple A?

KeBryan Hayes got a nice ovation last night in his return. Jason clarifies Zangrilli's comments about Skenes and contract negotiations. The best pitch the team can make to Skenes is to start winning.

Jeff Hathhorn is in studio to give his thoughts on Heyward and Boswell and if he thinks it'll be resolved, Jeff gives the biggest stories he'll be following in the preseason game, the new look offense, Aaron Rodgers seems like a real person, and Juan Thornhill's comments.

Cam Heyward for Terry McLaurin? That's probably not happening. A caller thinks this could be a scary precedent that will recur every year. The court of public opinion is clearly against Cam.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to give his perspective on Cam's situation, the fan reaction to it, who he's going to be watching in the preseason opener, Will Howard's injury outlook, Roman Wilson's opportunity, the battle at safety. We give numbers both for and against Cam in this argument. A couple of more callers give their perspective. one saying it's a …

A caller says Cam is destroying the chemistry. Another suggests player incentive bonuses could've solved this. Fans generally seem to think Cam is in the wrong.

Cam Heyward wants a raise, and he's clearly underpaid right now. So which side are we taking? How about with Boswell? Where do the Pirates and Skenes go next? Jason was the subject of a debate between Poni and Donny on if 93.7 the Fan could beat the Pony League World Series teams.

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd s…

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd s…

Sean Gentille joins to talk about his trips with Joe, they discuss their dreams. Brian Batko joins to harass Gentille but the conversation shifts to raisins. Joe lists his biggest Pittsburgh villains: 5 Cherington 4 Mendenhall 3 Graham 2 Canada 1 Nutting. AB was an honorable mention. There's a lengthy list of guys who unceremoniously left town. Bri…

Tyler Kennedy and Pens legend Darius Kasparaitis stop in studio! Darius always loves hitting guys, his hit on Lindross and goal vs Hasek, how much hatred he elicited, playing with Mario and Jagr, his injuries, his unusual healing ritual, his arrest for jaywalking. Happy birthday Sidney Crosby. TK compares Kasparaitis's physique to Crosby. Would Dar…

Happy birthday Sidney Crosby. TK compares Kasparaitis's physique to Crosby. Would Darius be able to play in today's game? Darius's kids play hockey

Tyler Kennedy and Pens legend Darius Kasparaitis stop in studio! Darius always loves hitting guys, his hit on Lindross and goal vs Hasek, how much hatred he elicited, playing with Mario and Jagr, his injuries, his unusual healing ritual, his arrest for jaywalking.

The other Joe Starkey joins us! He talks about his legendary call of the band on the field, they reminisce about meeting each other, his call of the Miracle on Ice, his time with the Penguins, which sport is his favorite to call and which is the hardest, his time with the Golden State Warriors. What is most memorable call aside from the band on the…

We have a list of Steelers who won't be playing on Saturday. We know the Steelers travel plans to Ireland, and it sounds like they are making the same mistake

Will Rodgers play in the preseason? Gerry Dulac had interesting comments about the Steelers running game. Roman Wilson has drawn some praise from his QB. Are preseason games outdated?

Have the Steelers all lost their minds about this defense? A caller settles the argument about the Steelers defense then vs now.

Joe recaps Interm Dom's crazy takes from yesterday. The Steelers defense continues to get crazy hype, with Juan Thornhill the latest to add to it. Joe compares the 1976 Steelers defense to this year's team. Archie Manning says his grandson Arch will stay at Texas after this year. Could he do this to avoid the Browns? Is there a scenario that he'd s…

Hour 1: Will Howard suffered a hand injury at camp, but Dom says this could actually be a positive for the Steelers. It appears Howard Stern is done at SiriusXM. And Joe doesn't know who Sydney Sweeney is.Hour 2: Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk Will Howard's injury, preseason games, and more! ESPN and the NFL have officially announced their merg…

Dom thinks that Micah Parsons will get traded to the Ravens. Joe says it's a possibility. What would that mean for the Steelers?

Hour 4: Dom says Micah Parsons will get traded to the Ravens. Should Aaron Rodgers play at all this preseason? And did CBS do the Steelers dirty with their Week 1 announcing schedule?

Dan Zangrilli joins the show to talk about doing play-by-play for Pirates games, the Paul Skenes extension bombshell, where the Pirates go from here, if Ben Cherington will be back in 2026, just how impressive Don Kelly has been this season, if Dan knows how to take a compliment, and more!

Hour 3: Dan Zangrilli joins the show to talk about his Paul Skenes extension comments from earlier this week. Joe is feeling self-conscious about his looks. And there was confusion over when Joe should do a live read.

Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk about amusement park fast passes, how Mark is staying at a hotel in Latrobe, what Will Howard’s injury means, who he thinks will be the Steelers’ starting QB in 2026, how much starters should play in preseason games, Brock Lesnar’s return at SummerSlam, why Mark doesn’t follow Dom on Twitter, how Pittsburgh’s seco…

Hour 2: Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk Will Howard's injury, preseason games, and more! ESPN and the NFL have officially announced their merger deal. And Joe and Dom get into an intense James Franklin debate.

Will Howard has suffered a hand injury, but Joe and Dom wonder if this could actually be a positive for the Steelers.

Hour 1: Will Howard suffered a hand injury at camp, but Dom says this could actually be a positive for the Steelers. It appears Howard Stern is done at SiriusXM. And Joe doesn't know who Sydney Sweeney is.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Dan Zangrilli said the Pirates have talked to Paul Skenes about a contract extension. Paul Skenes told Noah Hiles in the Post-Gazette he hopes the Pirates spend money on bats in the offseason and is very notable. Elliotte Freidman is reporting that Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are reportedly below the offer…

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: We continue to hear from Pirates fans on why they like going to games, but also why they want to stay away until something changes. Bob will call the Steelers preseason game on Saturday in Jacksonville. Tim Benz said the Steelers were one of 10 teams that were at Arizona State's practice, maybe to see Sam L…

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What's the more likely experiment to work: Mark Robinson at fullback or Darnell Washington at tackle? Bob helped Mark Kaboly get his car out of a divot at St. Vincent and it took over an hour! Arthur Smith said with Jeff Hathhorn that there have been ups and downs, but that the offense has made progress so …

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Michael thinks Mike Burrows is a guy who wants to "take your soul" on the mound. Michael thinks Paul Skenes will break the arbitration record for his first year and will make $50 million his final year. Jeff had a one-on-one with Arthur Smith and Smith discussed how he's not panicking and trying to find a g…

Jeff had a one-on-one with Arthur Smith and Smith discussed how he's not panicking and trying to find a good offense balanced with Aaron Rodgers. Jeff thinks Mike Tomlin might be trying to send a message to Roman Wilson with the depth chart. Alex Highsmith has a potential groin injury suffered on Sunday.…

Michael thinks Spencer Horwitz can be a constant bat in the lineup, but has to see more against left-handed pitching. Michael thinks Mike Burrows is a guy who wants to "take your soul" on the mound. Michael thought the Pirates would maybe extend Paul Skenes before he debuted. Michael thinks Skenes will break the arbitration record for his first yea…

A caller referred to Joe as eeyore yesterday for being a downer. Bob helped Mark Kaboly get his car out of a divot at St. Vincent and it took over an hour! Arthur Smith said with Jeff Hathhorn that there have been ups and downs, but that the offense has made progress so far. Smith is excited to work with Aaron Rodgers and how they've worked in play…

What percentage chance do you give Will Howard to be the Steelers answer? Bob and Austin are below 20%, but Bob has some optimism. We have a punting competition! What's the more likely experiment to work: Mark Robinson at fullback or Darnell Washington at tackle?

Bob will call the Steelers preseason game on Saturday in Jacksonville. Tim Benz said the Steelers were one of 10 teams that were at Arizona State's practice, maybe to see Sam Leavitt. The Steelers list three starting tight ends on the depth chart. Roman Wilson is third string behind Calvin Austin and Robert Woods.…

We continue to hear from Pirates fans on why they like going to games, but also why they want to stay away until something changes. The Pirates are high on the list of expensive tickets. Emmanuel in Carnegie doesn't blame people for going.

People are frustrated with the Pirates and some fans are trying to convince others not to go to games. Should loyal Penguins fans be blamed when they go to the games with the Pens struggling? It's one comparison that doesn't seem right. We hear from Pirates fans.

Dan Zangrilli said the Pirates have talked to Paul Skenes about a contract extension. We don't know any of the details, but it's a steep hill. Paul Skenes told Noah Hiles in the Post-Gazette he hopes the Pirates spend money on bats in the offseason and is very notable. Elliotte Freidman is reporting that Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are reportedly …

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, August 4th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: DK Metcalf said the Steelers have the best defense he's ever seen. Charlie Batch can see the Steelers winning 11 games. He thinks this team is like the 2005 Steelers who had a late run to win the Super Bowl. Should we now believe Mike Tomlin made good moves and do you believe in Mike Tomlin? Are you buying what the Steelers…