Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz, the guys discuss the Penguins' defeat in Game 1 of the 2026 playoff against Philadelphia. They dive into the NFL Draft, and the break down a series win for the Pirates over Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TribLive Hockey beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to preview Pens-Flyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz discuss the Pirates split versus Washington, Don Kelly's questionable decision, Carmen Mlodzinski's strong outing, Paul Skenes' changeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a two-week absence, Beyond the Bylines is back with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. The guys discuss the upcoming Pens-Flyers series, potential trades for Omar Khan before the Steelers pick in the NFL draft, Pirates mistakes during the Nats series, parking tickets and the Rock-&-Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire examines NFL Draft prospects, how Masters pools went, Bucs-Nats recap, MLB managerial trends, fantasy impact of player movement including Brandon Lowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State Qb Drew Allar and Arizona DB Treydan Stukes were the final draft visitors to the Steelers facility. We discuss with Chris Adamski of Trib Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer joins me to talk about the upcoming Pens-Flyers first-round playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Madden Monday looks at a potential Penguins first-round matchup vs. the Flyers, the 2026 Masters, a Pirates' loss in Chicago on Sunday, the upcoming Steelers' draft, and the ongoing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson take look at the talent available in the secondary of the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson take look at the draft talent available in the front 7 on defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson (WDVE/Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970/Steelers Nation Radio) joins me to preview the talent along the offensive line in this month's NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday's NFL draft preview takes a look a loaded talent pool for WRs & TEs the Steelers may be interested in selecting later this month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson (Steelers Nation Radio/Fox Sports Pittsburgh) joins me to preview the QB & RB prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss the latest news surrounding the Steelers this offseason, including draft rumors, the idea of Aaron Rodgers going to Denver and the inability yo pivot with Kirk Cousins now that he has signed in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We discuss the fantasy angles to Konnor Griffin's promotion with the Pirates, rookies influencing across the board in baseball, a slow start for Paul Skenes, and a great start for two new Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates have called up Konnor Griffin. We discuss with TribLive Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor joins me to discuss Tiger Woods and to preview the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Rorabaugh and Tim Benz discuss two massive win for the Pens and their playoff hopes against the Red Wings and the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting news, Fox and the Big Ten Network joins us to talk about the Final 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pens pancake the Islanders 8-3. Detroit in town tonight. Ben Kindel's hockey smarts. Sidney Crosby's return. when is Malkin back? Sorokin gets benched. Elmer "Thud" Soderblum is the hero we did not know we needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-Time UVA All-American Connor Shellenberg joins Tim Benz, T.J. Reisdorf and Mike McBride during this month's edition of th Pittsburgh LaxCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Madden Monday podcast with Mark Madden takes a log look at the Steelers ' waiting game for Aaron Rodgers, the Penguins' loss to Dallas, their goaltending, their injury issues, the Pirates start in New York, Oneil Cruz's mishaps and NFL Draft logistics in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to talk about Pittsburgh's big win in Ottawa Thursday night, the upcoming schedule, the goaltending, and Sidney Crosby's latest injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman and I discuss all the ups and downs from Opening Day 2026 in New York as the Pirates lose to the Mets 11-7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Starkey & Tim Benz on the Pens win; Pirates Opening Day clunker; Aaron Rodgers situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB is back, and so is Jeff Erickson for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Chris Adamski look at draft options, Mike Tomlin's TV possibilities and the Steelers messy QB options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Sweet 16-Elite 8 preview with Mike DeCorucy of the Sporting News /Fox & the Big Ten Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to preview the Penguins game against Colorado Tuesday night. We also look at some Penguins issues when it comes to goal prevention, special teams, and challenges to their second-place standing in the Metro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's "Madden Monday" podcast features Pittsburgh Penguins analysis, goalie debates, playoff predictions, Steelers conversation, Konnor Griffin's spring training fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Starkey & Tim Benz touch on the Penguins tough schedule, March Madness, Pirates win totals, fighting insurance companies and cheese puff addictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Chris Adamski look at some Steelers offseason signings and the upcoming NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer joins us to talk about the Pens bashing the Colorado Avalanche 7-2, Sidney Crosby's rehab, Evgeni Malkin's return and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News/Fox/Big Ten Network joins us to fill out your NCAA bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins color man Phil Bourque joins me to talk hockey on 105.9 The X in advance of Pens vs. Avalanche . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolina Panthers pxp voice Anish Shroff joins us to talk about what the Steelers are getting in running back Rico Dowdle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about the Penguins ups and downs without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the World Baseball Classic, and the Steelers offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting news joins me to discuss Steelers free agency moves and the state of Pitt Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our weekly offseason podcast this week, Chris Adamski and I got together on the Mark Madden show to discuss recent Steelers acquisitions, the Maxx Crosby fiasco, Cam Heyward's new contract and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SportsNets Tyler Kennedy joins me for Penguins talk on the Pens flagship station, 105.9 The X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team USA hockey goaltender Gwyneth Phillips (Shadyside Academy) joins me to discuss how her gold medal hockey career was molded by being a youth player at Pens Elite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Tampa Bay sports personality Jay Recher gives us everything we need to know about new Steelers cornerback Jamal Dean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was on 105.9 The X w/ Pierre McGuire talking lots of hockey. The state of the Eastern Conference. Metro division position jockeying. Egor Chinakhov's ascent and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Penguins start a rough road trip at Carolina with Metropolitian Division stakes on the line. Brian Metzer and I discuss the goaltending of late, Kyle Dubas' good and bad moves, Sidney Crosby's improving health and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers have traded for Michael Pittman Jr. Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis discusses Pittman's days with the Colts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Madden Monday with Mark Madden and Tim Benz looks at the Penguins weekend vs. Boston and Philly, the NHL trade deadline, Evgeni Malkin's mess up, the Steelers WR needs and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's “Beyond the Bylines,” Joe Starkey and Tim Benz talk about the NHL trade deadline, Aaron Rodgers' appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” NHL goalie interference debates, Robert Morris' Horizon League postseason win, Eat N' Park's salad bar, Starkey's Cup O' Joe cartoon caricature and Joe's burgeoning coffeehouse guitar career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III joins me of Fox Sports Pgh 970. We discuss the Dukes' regular season finale Saturday vs. Richmond, the upcoming A-10 tournament, offensive challenges and finding traction in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adamski joins me to discuss Aaron Rodgers wandering, pointless appearance on Pat McAfee's show, the draft and Steelers free agency plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Metzer of the Penguins ready network joins me to discuss a potential trade for Vince Trocheck, Rickard Rakell's face-off problems, Stuart Skinner's future, working around Sidney Crosby's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Penguins are off to a good start without Sidney Crosby. The Steelers NFLPA grades are bad. Jack Hughes is now the face of hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices