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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.

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    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/27)--Previewing Pitt Duquesne & the Panthers 2025 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 31:08


    Pitt beat reporter Justin Guerriero joins us to talk about the Panthers 2025 football campaign and the season opener Saturday vs. Duquesne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/27)--Steelers set 53-man roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 14:56


    Chris Adamski joins me to discuss the Steelers setting the 53-man roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday w/ Mark Madden (8/25)--Steelers preseason ends; Bubba Chandler debuts; Pens sale conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 32:45


    The Steelers preseason is over. Bubba Chandler is now a Pirate. Pitt gets ready to debut 2025 against Duquesne in football, but won't play them in basketball. And the Hoffmann family is allegedly interested in buying the Penguins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (8/22)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 21:46


    This week's fantasy sports podcast looks at ADP over/under valued QBs, TE & rookie RB sweet spots, inflation on WRs you can buy, Jaylen Warren questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Friday Football Show (8/22)--Mike DeCourcy and Tim Benz wrap up Steelers-Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 69:15


    A rare recap day for the Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy and me as we recap the Steelers-Panthers preseason finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (8/22)--Bubba Chandler is up, Cutch's comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 27:30


    Kevin Gorman and I talk about Andrew McCutchen's comments this week, the promotions of Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin, Colorado is in town playing better, Clint Hurdle returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame show podcast (8/21)--Steelers at Carolina for Pre-Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 36:45


    This week's pregame show podcast features Joey Porter Jr., O-Line coach Pat Meyer, DB coach Gerald Alexander & TribLive's Chris Adamski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz preseason podcast (8/19)--Steelers play Carolina Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 13:49


    Tim Benz and Chris Adamski preview Thursday's game against Carolina, discussing player participation for the game, Cam Heyward's status and readiness of the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday podcast (8/18)--Steelers preseason loss; Pirates malaise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 25:44


    In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers preseason loss to Tampa Bay, the wide receiver situation, the Boswell/Heyward contract issue, the Pirates state of affairs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy sports podcast (8/16) --Jeff Erickson from Rotowire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 24:17


    Jeff Erickson from Rotowire joins us with NFL draft tips. Waiting on QBS. Why most drafts get interesting at No. 7. Clear cut lines for QBs. Brewers blowing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PreGame Show Podcast (8/16)--Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Pre-season Wk 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 63:24


    Our Mike's Beer Bar Pregame Show podcast looks ahead to Steelers vs. Bucs with Mason Rudolph, Larry Foote, Mike Decourcy, and Jay Recher. We also discuss Cam Heyward's contract issues, remedies for the Latrobe Flu, and hype surrounding the Steelers defense . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/15)--Joe Rutter previews WK 2 of the preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 16:21


    Joe Rutter of TribLive joined me on 105.9 the X to discuss the Steelers-Bucs Game Saturday night, the organized scrimmage, Cam Heward's contract, Aaron Rodgers, Chris Boswell and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Baseball podcast (8/15)--Pirates humiliated by Milwaukee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 19:36


    Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me for the baseball podcast. We talk about their failures in Milwaukee, Don Kelly as a manger so far, demands from future GM candidates if Ben Cherington is fired, Bubba Chandler's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/14)--Larry Foote

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 12:40


    Tim Benz interviews Steelers Super Bowl Champion Larry Foote aboth the current Steelers defense, the great defenses he was on in the early 2000s and theta he is coaching in Tampa Bay right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/13)--Previewing Bucs/ Steelers with Jay Recher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 25:13


    Long time Tampa Bay sports personality Jay Recher joins me to preview the Bucs' visit to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in a joint practice and a preseason game on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike's Beer Bar camp podcast (8/12)--Tim Benz & Chris Adamski wrap up Steelers Training camp for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 13:49


    Chris Adamski joins me to wrap up the Steelers 2025 training camp activities at Saint Vincent College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp podcast (8/12)--A conversation with Steelers OLine coach Pat Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 18:43


    Here's a conversation with Steelers OLine coach Pat Meyer, discussing Broderick Jones flip to the left side, Troy Fautanu's return, Isaac Seumalo's health and the development of both Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp Podcast (8/11)--Mason Rudolph interview; Cam Heyward contract update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 12:28


    Monday's Letters from camp podcast features an interview with Mason Rudolph, an update on Cam Heyward's contract situation, and an injury report from Monday's practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (8/11)--Steelers win preseason opener; Heyward,Boz contract issues; Paul Skenes future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 27:20


    In this Breakfast With Benz "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers preseason win over Jacksonville; the controversy surrounding the contracts of Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell and Paul Skenes' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame Show podcast (8/9)--Steelers vs. Jaguars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 59:08


    The Mike's Beer Bar Pre game show podcast features Joe Rutter, Mike DeCourcy, Cole Pepper and myself. We discuss everything about the Steelers preseason opener in Jacksonville, training camp so far, injuries the OLine, and the contract disputes involving Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/8)--Cole Pepper tells us who the Jags play vs the Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 20:43


    Cole Pepper covers the Jaguars for Sirius XM. He tells us about Travis Hunter, Trevor Lawrence and all the other starters expected to play vs. the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BreakfastWithBenz Baseball podcast (8/8)--Paul Skenes latest gem; ben Cherington's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 21:13


    Tim Benz and Kevin Gorman talk about Paul Skenes' latest start, his mastery of the Reds, his contractual options with the Pirates, and Ben Cherington's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy sports podcast (8/8)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 18:37


    Tim Benz and Jeff Erickson of RotoWire talk about fantasy football drafts, preseason injuries and playing time strategy, MLB post-trade fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp (8/7)--Mike Tomlin's presser; Cam Heyward's contract; Will Howard's hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 16:20


    TribLive Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins me after Mike Tomlin's press conference in advance of the Jacksonville preseason opener. We discuss the roster of players who might actually play, Cam Heyward's contract displeasure and Will Howard's hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike's Beer Bar podcast (8/6)--What to watch in the preseason opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 13:21


    With all the injuries, here's what to watch when the Steelers play the Jaguars in Saturday's preseason opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters from Camp podcast (8/6)--Weekly chat with Chris Adamski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 16:33


    Chris Adamski joins me for our weekly Steelers conversation from the Cabin in Ligonier before Wednesday's Practice at Saint Vincent College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike Beer Bar podcast (8/5)--Pirates talking extension with Paul Skenes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 19:11


    On the notion of the Pirates potentially approaching Paul Skenes with an extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp podcast (8/5)--Teryl Austin on DB changes; Tuesday recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 16:14


    Tim Benz recaps Tuesday's training camp practice and talks with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin about the changes in the secondary. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters from Camp Podcast (8/4)--Steelers QB Coach Tom Arth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 13:01


    Steelers QB coach Tom Arth from joins me to discuss his longtime friendship with Aaron Rodgers, teaching Mason Rudolph and Will Howard, forging timing with DK Metcalf, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (8/4)--Pirates trade deadline; Steelers preseason starts Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 29:02


    Mark Madden and I talk about the Pirates underwhelming trade deadline moves, their hideous loss Friday in Colorado, a potential MLB salary cap, Sidney Crosby's legacy, Mike Tomlin's history, Will Howard and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters from Camp Podcast (8/1)--Friday Night Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 16:46


    Tim Benz recaps the Friday night practice and interviews former Steeler turned Sirius XM Host Jim Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (8/1)--Kevin Gorman, Tim Benz recap the Pirates' trade deadline activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 28:31


    Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz recap the Pirates trade deadline moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (7/31)--MLB trade deadline day, AFC North moves, injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 16:59


    Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to talk about the MLB trade deadline, Pirates moves, closers jumping around, AFC North injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters from Camp Podcast(7/31)--Arthur smith interview, & Thursday recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 17:47


    Thursday's Bella Construction "Letters from Camp podcast" includes a morning practice recap, a conversation with Arthur Smith and Will Howard learns how to say his name in Pittsburghese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp podcast (7/30)--Steelers first padded practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 24:57


    Wednesday's Letters from Camp podcast with Chris Adamski recaps the Steelers first padded practice without weather problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/30)--USA Today baseball writer Bob Nightengale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 22:48


    USA Today Baseball writer Bob Nightingale joined me on 105.9 the X to discuss the Pirates trade of Ke'Bryan Hayes, the futures of Mitch Keller and David Bednar, MLB labor disputes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BreakfastWithBenz podcast (7/30)--Pierre McGuire talking Sidney Crosby, NHL Labor history, potential Pens trades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 25:45


    Pierre McGuire joined me on 105,9 The X to talk about Sidney Crosby, NHL Labor history, potential Pens trades and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters from Camp podcast (7/29)--Max Starks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 29:33


    Max Starks joined me Tuesday on 105.9 The X to discuss his new color commentary role on WDVE, memories of Craig Wolfley, the new Steelers Hall of Honor inductees, the current offensive line and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp podcast (7/29)--Stephen A. Smith goes off on George Pickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 20:51


    Today's Letters from Camp podcast features Stephen A. Smith's response to George Pickens talking about leaving the Steelers for Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (7/28)--Pirates at Trade Deadline; Steelers camp; Dave Parker, Ozzy, Hulk Hogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 36:13


    This week's Madden Monday podcast with mark madden and Tim Benz talks about the state of the Pirates heading into the trad Deadline. We also discuss Paul Skenes, the Steelers starting training camp, Dave Parker, Ozzy Osbourne Hulk Hogan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (7/26)--Kevin Gorman on Pirates; Dave Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 27:27


    Kevin Gorman joins me to talk about the Pirates latest one-hit loss, potential trades, the loss of a draft pick, Dave Parker's Hall of Fame induction, the iron of Peanuts night, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports Podcast (7/25)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 19:29


    In this week's Fantasy Sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire and I talk about Kaleb Johnson, James Cook, Justin Fields, Russ Wilson, the maddening Pirates, Shohei Ohtani, the Open Championship and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Letters From Camp podcast (7/24)---Recapping Day 1 of Steelers camp; Calvin Austin interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 21:11


    In Thursday's Letters from Camp podcast we recap Day 1 of Steelers practice in Latrobe and you'll hear from WR Calvin Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/24)--Steelers Training Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 25:14


    Tim Benz, Chris Adamski and Joe Rutter host their first roundtable podcast of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/23)--Training Camp Report day for the Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 23:56


    Tim Benz recaps all the news from Day 1 of Steelers Training Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bella Construction Training Camp podcast (7/23)--2025 Steelers report to Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 24:59


    It's our first Bella Construction Training camp podcast as the Steelers report to Saint Vincent College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (7/21)--Embarrasing Pirates sweep vs ChiSox; T.J. Watt signs; FSG Pens rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 34:12


    In this weekend's Madden Monday, Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about T.J. Watt's new contract, the Pirates hideous series against the White Sox, the Penguins sales rumors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/18)--T.J. Watt's new contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 23:30


    Tim Benz nd Joe Rutter discuss T. J. Watt's new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (7/17)--Pirates start trade season; CBA talk; White Sox to open second half

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 33:07


    In this week's baseball podcast, Tim Benz and Kevin Gorman recap the All-Star Break. They look ahead to the opening weekend series against the White Sox to start the second half. Plus the guys talk about CBA rumblings, the Adam Frazier trade, and who else may be dealt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz golf podcast (7/16)--Previewing The Open Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 31:12


    Brian Taylor of Real Gold Radio joins me to wrap up the the U.S. Open at Oakmont and preview The Open at Royal Portrush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Offseason podcast (7/15)--T.J. Watt update; Steelers position group breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 25:14


    Chris Adamski joins us for our final offseason podcast in advance of Steelers training camp. We do a position group breakdown. We have a discussion about T.J. Watt's contract. And we talk about Oneil Cruz as a football player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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