Around the 412

Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks are back to discuss the Steelers gearing up for Week 1 in Cincinnati and give season predictions. They also touch on Oneil Cruz continuing to look more and more comfortable as time goes on and if Evan Rodrigues is still a possibility for the Penguins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks are back to discuss the Steelers trimming their roster to 53 by way of cuts and a couple of trades. They also touch on Mike Sullivan's extension and Jack Suwinski re-joining the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all Steelers this week. The Steelers made a wave of cuts including a bit of a surprise in Genard Avery. The offensive line continued to do anything but impress and the battle for QB1 heated up. Join Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks to talk about it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks talk about the lowly Pirates, a potential Tristan Jarry extension and the early returns on investments of Kenny Pickett and George Pickens as well as the rest of the ups and downs of the preseason opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks talk about the latest Pirates news and then talk about the Steelers extending Diontae Johnson and the latest camp battles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks talk about the Danton Heinen deal and its impact on the middle 6. Also discussed is the Pirates dealing Jose Quintana but overall remaining quiet as well as the latest from Steelers camp including the Diontae Johnson situation and position battles. Pirates prospect Mike Burrows joins Smitty for the second segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks discuss Kasperi Kapanen's extension, the return of the Steelers to Latrobe for Training Camp, and how different the Pirates could look in a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the best and worst surprises of the first half of the Pirates season. They also talk about how the Penguins completely revamped their defense and where the Steelers still need to add to the roster. Join Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks to talk about it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell are all back. What now? The Pirates are having fun and even winning some baseball games. The Steelers home got a new name and... Woof. Join Zachary (Smitty) Smith and Tyler Weeks to talk about it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary Smith and Tyler Weeks discuss if Oneil Cruz's low BA and lack of walks is cause for concern and how the team will navigate upcoming roster decisions. They then talk about Casey DeSmith's extension and the looming Draft/Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Zachary Smith and Tyler Weeks are joined by Jesse Marshall of the Athletic to break down the looming free agency's of Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin and the other Penguins. The guys also talk some NHL Draft and potential targets for the Pens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss the youth movement that could lead to a fun summer of Pirates' baseball. They also discuss Minkah Fitzpatrick's extension, the Larry Ogunjobi addition and Chase Claypool's recent comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss the Penguins making it clear Kris Letang is their priority, The Steelers under the most pressure in 2022 and the Pirates recent losing streak.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Zachary 'Smitty' Smith and Tyler Weeks to discuss Stephon Tuitt's retirement, Diontae Johnson and Minkah Fitzpatrick's situations, the Pirates youth movement and answer questions from Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Zachary 'Smitty' Smith and Tyler Weeks to discuss Omar Khan being promoted to GM of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Diontae Johnson returning to OTAs, Pirates' pitching finding its form and Ron Hextall wanting to create cap space for the Penguins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss the Pirates calling up Roansy Contreras and Yerry De Los Santos, who the Penguins will resign. and who is going to be the Steelers' starting quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss the Pirates' win without a hit, which Penguins' free agents will remain with the team and if Antonio Brown should be able to retire a Steeler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss Steelers' decision to not pick up Devin Bush's 5th year option, as well as the Pirates' catching situation. Spicy pork and broccoli for the Penguins! Louis Domingue is becoming a household name around Pittsburgh, as the Penguins hold a 2-1 series lead over the New York Rangers. How secure is that lead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss the Steelers' 2022 draft selections and preview the Pens-Rangers series. Not only did Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin add Kenny Pickett, George Pickens, DeMartin Leal, etc. through the draft, but they also signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee to round out the defensive backfield. The Penguins have an uphill battle ahead of them against New York, can Sidney Crosby & Co. pull off the upset without Tristan Jarry in net? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss if Terrell Edmunds re-signing has an impact on the Steelers' draft plans, who the Penguins best matchup in the playoffs would be, and the Pirates bullpen dominance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks predict who the Steelers first round pick will be, discuss their confidence level in the Penguins minus Tristan Jarry and talk about the Pirates staying in ball games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks open the show talking about the life of Dwayne Haskins the person. They also discuss if Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby are a match made in hockey heaven and the Pirates handing out a record contract to Ke'Bryan Hayes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds contract talks intertwined for the Pirates? Do the Penguins need Jason Zucker come playoff time? Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan of Pirates Fan Forum join Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks to discuss that and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks are joined by Hunter Hodies of Locked on Penguins to talk Oneil Cruz, the Steelers pro day visits and oh yeah…Rickard Rakell's impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zachary Smith (Smitty) is joined once again by Eddie Provident while Tyler Weeks enjoys his honeymoon in Hawaii. The Steelers improved on both sides of the football through free agency and went against their norm to do so. Plus a quick flyover of the start of spring training for the Pirates and a look ahead to Monday's trade deadline for the Penguins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zachary Smith is joined by DK Pittsburgh Sports own, Danny Shirey and Eddie Provident while Tyler Weeks was off getting married. Every Pittsburgh sports team has athletes with futures that are currently up in the air. Should the Pirates trade Bryan Reynolds at peak value? Is Mason Rudolph a legitimate answer as a starting quarterback for the Steelers? Are Kasperi Kapanen and John Marino the right pieces to bring back a scoring winger at the trade deadline for the Penguins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks answer questions about their hand size and Jeff Carter sized ducks. They then move on to talk about the ridiculous notion that Pittsburgh is in play for Aaron Rodgers. Finally they discuss the pros and cons of the Penguins gauntlet schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks take some questions from Twitter. They then discuss why it's a story that Kevin Colbert is helping find the Steelers' next general manager. Finally they talk about the Penguins lack of secondary scoring and whether or not they'll find it before the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks are back to talk about the Steelers addition of Brian Flores to the coaching staff. They also talk about Sidney Crosby's 500th goal and the Penguins recent stretch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks are back to talk about how a universal DH impacts the Pirates, T.J. Watt capturing his first DPOY and the latest with the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) is back from the senior bowl and talks with Tyler Weeks about what he saw as it pertains to the Steelers. They also talk about the rise of the Pens PP and fall of their bottom six during the latest stretch of hockey before the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks talk about the soon to be departure of Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert and the options to replace him. They also talk about the disappointing stretch from the Penguins and disappearance of key contributors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks start out the show by answering a couple of questions from the listeners. They then talk about the Steelers' coordinator positions and the “Steeler Way”. Finally they talk about the Penguins continuing to ride Tristan Jarry through a great stretch of hockey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks wrap up the Steelers season and Ben Roethlisberger's career following their playoff loss to the Chiefs. They then discuss if Louis Domingue is a viable option behind Tristan Jarry and other potential lineup tweaks with returning players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks are back to talk about the Steelers unlikely road to a playoff berth. They talk about their win in Baltimore and preview Sunday night's game vs KC. They then move on to talk about the Penguins' surprise breakout star, Evan Rodrigues continuing his torrid pace and the Casey DeSmith problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Weeks touches on the sliver of hope the Steelers have for the postseason and the number of problems with the team. Ben Roethlisberger's time as a Pittsburgh Steeler was no doubt Hall of Fame worthy, Tyler lists his personal Top 5 Big Ben moments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only consistent thing about the Steelers is inconsistency. Zach Smith (Smitty) says at this point it's not a trend, it's who they are. He then talks about what to expect from the Penguins when they return to play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zach Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks try to make sense of what's going on with the Steelers, on both sides of the ball. They then talk about Jake Guentzel's injury and who the team needs more from in his absence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Smith (Smitty) is flying solo on this one. He discusses the latest (exciting) chapter written in the Steelers-Ravens rivalry. He then talks about Tristan Jarry's continued success and if the Penguins can sustain success with their current lack of offensive contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zach Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks briefly discuss the Yoshi Tsutsgo signing and how it impacts Colin Moran. They then move on to talk about the Steelers embarrassing display in Cincinnati. Finally they talk about Tristan Jarry, Evan Rodrigues and the rest of those guys playing hockey in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zach Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks have questions. They want answers about the Steelers' scheme on both sides of the ball, Devin Bush's abysmal play--they need answers for all of it. They also talk about the Penguins and Tristan Jarry in particular finding their footing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zach Smith and Tyler Weeks discuss the Steelers continued struggles stopping the run, this time against the Lions. Where are the splash plays? Mason Rudolph threw the ball 50 times sans Ben Roethlisberger. It didn't get any better with the Pens going 1-2-1 this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Zach Smith (Smitty) and Tyler Weeks discuss Najee Harris, the Steelers clear workhorse. Do they need to give him a compliment sooner rather than later? Can the Penguins continue to stay afloat with everything working against them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Smitty (Zach Smith) and Tyler Weeks discuss the returns of Sidney Crosby and Jeff Carter to the Pens lineup. They then move on to talk about Ben Roethlisberger's ownership of Cleveland, the growth of the offense and preview their MNF matchup with the Bears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Zach Smith and Tyler Weeks preview the Steelers-Browns game and touch on the division as it stands. They then move on to talk some Penguins hockey including the start many didn't see coming and the man behind it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Zach Smith and Tyler Weeks discuss JuJu Smith-Schuster's season ending shoulder injury and the impact it'll have on the Steelers moving forward. T.J. Watt strapped his team to his back and willed them to a win Sunday night vs. the Seahawks, what did the guys think of his performance and the lack luster run defense that led to it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Smith and Tyler Weeks discuss the Steelers Week 5 27-19 win vs the Denver Broncos. Did the team find the formula for success moving forward? Then, it's all Penguins talk to wrap it up, including Sidney Crosby's timeline for return and predicting the team's stat leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, (Smitty) Zach Smith and Tyler Weeks give their post mortem for the Pirates season and start jotting down their notes for the Steelers. Is Ben Roethlisberger finally done? Find out what the guys have to say on Around the 412. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Around the 412, Tyler Weeks is joined by Eddie Provident while Zach Smith recovers from surgery. The guys discuss just how monumentally bad this Steelers offensive line actually is and why it's impossible for Ben Roethlisberger to have any trust in them at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Zach "Smitty" Smith and Tyler Weeks play a couple games of “Will this guy be on the team next season?” in their Bucs & Pens segments. They also discuss the Steelers loss to the Raiders, the injury ramifications and preview their matchup with the Bengals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The injury bug hits the Penguins' superstars, T.J. Watt got paid then backed it up against Buffalo and Mitch Keller is still bad, but what else is new? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices