Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on WDVE and ESPN Pittsburgh, a contributor on WPXI's "The Final Word" and the BetRivers podcast network. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.
USCHO's Jim Connelly joins me to discuss some college coaching names that could be candidates to replace Mike Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire has fantasy fall out from the NFL draft and MLB fantasy updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Adamski and I discuss the latest on the George Pickens rumors, Aaron Rodgers conversation, draft recap, and conversation about Mike Tomlin through the lens of Mike Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins moving on from Mike Sullivan after 10 years on the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Steelers' draft, Shedeur Sanders' epic drop, we talk about why he is underwhelmed by the NHL playoffs, some recent changes for the better with the Pirates, and Liverpool's championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping the Steelers 2025 draft choices and moves with Tim Benz and Joe Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire examines fantasy impact from this weekend's NFL Draft. We talk about some big time MLB call-ups and the NBA playoffs, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss Kyle Dubas' season ending press conference and the first few games of the NHL playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski preview the Steelers' NFL Draft strategy in advance of Thursday night's first round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Williamson and I discuss a fairly thin pool of talent at the defensive back position, a narrow scope where the Steelers may draft DBs, and how some free agent moves from the Steelers have mitigated the need to swim in those waters during this year's NFL selection process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fourth in our five-part NFL pre-draft podcasts drills down on an expansive class of running backs and offensive line group that may not be tempting up top for the Steelers, but one that they may not want to ignore entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Madden Monday podcast features commentary on Aaron Rodgers' appearance on the Pat McAfee's show. We also discuss the Pirates' bad start, the Pens' 2024-25 conclusion, Liverpool soccer, and GnR+Public Enemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is the third in our five-part our pre-NFL draft podcast series with former pro and college acute Matt Williamson. In Monday's post we focus on the wide receivers and tight ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday's pre-NFL Draft podcast examines the front seven. We keep hearing the this year's class has great defensive lineman, and the Steelers need lots of help there. But who specifically might wind up on the Steelers roster by the end of next weekend? We'll look at the edge rushers and ILBs, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the first of our pre-NFL Draft podcasts with Matt Williamson. We start by looking at the quarterbacks. Matt gives thoughts on if the Steelers should draft Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart. He gives us some later-round sleepers. Plus we project how Cam Ward will do atop the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Adamski's weekly visit to talk Steelers features pre-draft conversation, a look at the QB hole, and discusses questions about George Pickens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's our final hockey podcast of the year with Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh. He gives us an update on Kris Letang, a look at the conclusion of the season, some college options for the Pens, and goalie talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Penguin and Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque joins us to talk about the looming season finale, OVI & Sid, Gavin McKenna's goal, Kris Letang's problems , Tristan Jarry and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Metzer of the Pens radio network joins me to talk about Kris Letang's woes, the Pens' loss to Boston, Gavin McKenna, and the regular season loss finale against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Adamski joins me for our weekly offseason podcast as we discuss Shedeur Sanders' visit, Aaron Rodgers, and TJ Watt contract concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Rorabaugh joins me for a our weekly hockey podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Penguin Colby Armstrong joins me from the Frozen 4 to talk about the Pens, alex Ovechkin, Ray Shero memories and local youth/college hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to discuss an eventful first homestand for the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders paid a visit to the Steelers Thursday. Brian Howell covered his college career for the Boulder Daily Camera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly Fantasy Sports podcast featuring discussion about Shedeur Sanders perhaps coming to Pittsburgh, Masters pools, NL Central Fantasy angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins me to talk about the Masters. He gives us some picks, an update on the LIV golfers, and some changes to the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's men's hockey team is in the Frozen 4 for the first time. Wexford's Dane Dowiak of the Nittany Lions joins us to discuss the team's quest for a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pitt beat writer and long time TribLive employee Jerry DiPaola is retiring. He and Tim Benz discuss his 32 years in journalism in Wednesdays sports podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer and I talk about the back-to-back games for the Penguins against Chicago, the depth of the Central division, the Penguins future assets at wing, and Sidney Crosby's "evergreen" game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Madden and I discuss Alex Ovechkin's goal-scoring record, the Penguins' wild run through the Central division last week, the Pirates' bumpy start and the ongoing quest to see if Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TribLive Pirates writer Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss Friday's home opener at PNC Park against the Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins me from San Antonio to talk about the Final Four, and we touch on the Steelers' QB situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penguins Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy joins me to talk about the Penguins' goalies, Alex Ovechkin's record chase, hockey's equivalent to the torpedo bats, growth of Western Pa. hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire jons me to discuss the fantasy angles to the torpedo bats, Pirates bullpen changes, Paul Skenes, Rafael Devers, Aaron Rodgers, the Final Four and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekly Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast with Chris Adamski on the Steelers QB situation, Rodgers' decision, the draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pierre McGuire joined me on 105.9 The X to talk about Alex Ovechkin's goal chase, the Penguins recent rookie call ups, Tristan Jarry, Sidney Crosby, the Frozen Four and the growth of Western PA. hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TribLive's Joe Rutter joined me on 105.9 The X from Palm Beach after Art Rooney II spoke about the Aaron Rodgers situation. We also discuss the draft, Justin Fields' departure for New York and George Pickens' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins latest win over Ottawa, a tough game coming up against St. Louis, Sidney Crosby at 5-on-5 vs. the power play, Tristan Jarry, Alex Ovechkin and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss Mike Tomlin's quotes about the Steelers offseason QB issues, the Penguins victory over Ottawa, the Pirates slow start, the Frozen Four and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast features Jeff Erickson of RotoWire talking about MLB Opening Day, Russell Wilson going to New York & the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's offseason podcast, Chris Adamski and I say goodbye to Russell Wilson, we say prepare to say hello to Aaron Rodgers, and we talk about other holes on the Steelers beyond the QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our first baseball podcast of the year, TribLIVE Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman previews the 2025 Pirates' season, Paul Skenes is second year, fielding questions, and some pitching concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth Rorabaugh joins me for this week's hockey podcast. We discuss the blow out loss in Tampa. Tristan Jarry crashing to reality. Issues on the blue line for next year. Eastern Conference playoff talk. Prospect evaluations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News, Fox and the Big 10 Network joins us for the second week of his NCAA Tournament analysis and some Steelers quarterback talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penguins look to rebound against Tampa after losing in a shootout to the Panthers. Brian Metzer joins me to talk all things hockey--and birds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, the Steelers QB condundrum continues to frustrate, the Penguins sum up the whole season in one loss, Mark's favorite March Madness star is done, and another Pirates season looms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph, potential draft picks at QB. Chris Adamski and I tackle every angle of the Steelers ongoing QB saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to talk about the domino effect of QB movement in the NFL, the start of MLB season, JaredJones' injury, closers in MLB bullpens, and NCAA fantasy bracket games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Penguins win streak ends at four games after blowing a third period lead against the Islanders. We recap it with Seth Rorabaugh while also talking about Tristan Jarry, the upcoming game against Columbus, and the announcement of the Sweden series next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big 10 Network joins me to preview the NCAA Tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer host their weekly hockey podcast, discussing Tristan Jarry's resurgence, the Pens' four game hot streak, the influence of Kyle Dubas' trade acquisitions, Rickard Rakell's hot season, and Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices