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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 (10/29)--Mike Tomlin addresses Teryl Austin criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 16:06


    Mike Tomlin addressed defensive woes, Teryl Austin's status, red zone problems, offensive threats in Indianapolis, injury problems. Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (10/28)--Pens visit Philly; Sid & Geno on hot streaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 22:06


    In this week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer and Tim Benz, the guys talk about the Penguins' win over St. Louis, their first game of the season year against the Flyers, the start of the Dan Muse era, and early hot streaks for Sid and Geno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (10/27)--Steelers lose to Packers; Penguins HoF night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 24:10


    This week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark madden and Tim Benz examines the Steelers' home loss to Green Bay, the state of the AFC North, the Penguins loss to Columbus and the national gambling controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike's PreGame Show podcast (10/26)--Steelers vs. Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 63:58


    Tim Benz is joined by Mike DeCourcy, Charlie Batch, Joe Rutter and Matt Williamson to preview the "Steelers Sunday Night Football" game against the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AHN Friday Night Rivals (10/24)--Peters Township vs. Bethel Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 11:30


    It's our final AHN Friday Night Rivals podcast of the year with Darren Zaslau of 22 the Point. We focus on their game of the week: Peters vs. Bethel Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports Podcast (10/24)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 14:22


    In this week's Fantasy Sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire tells us how to get around all of the chaos in our lineups created by six teams on byes. We also have some WR/RB injury concerns to navigate. Last minute DEF adjustments, and double TE flex ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/21)--What went wrong vs Cincy; expectations for GB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 15:00


    Tim Benz and Joe Rutter dissect what Mike Tomlin had to say about the Steelers loss in Cincinnati and what to expect against Green Bay Sunday night...as well as their contests against Indianapolis and Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/21)--Previewing Steelers-Packers; figuring out what went wrong in Cincinnati

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 16:29


    Former Pro and college scout Matt Williamson of Fox Sports PGH 970 and the Steelers radio network joined me on the Mark Madden Show to discuss the loss on Thursday, preview their big three game stretch, and discuss looming trade deadline possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/20)--Former Steeler Charlie Batch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 20:01


    Former Steelers QB (and current Steelers radio analyst) Charlie Batch joined me to talk about the team's loss in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "Metzer Monday" (10/20)--Brian Metzer fills in for Mark Madden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 38:24


    This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer occurs as he fills in for Mark Madden with me on "Madden-Benz: Unfiltered!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/17)--Pitt vs Syracuse preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 17:21


    Pitt vs. Syracuse football preview with Orange PxP man Matt Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (10/16)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 17:12


    Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins us to look at the potential fantasy football impact of Steelers-Bengals, dicey WR injury concerns, depth RB pickups and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Football Show podcast (10/17)--A rare post game edition after Steelers-Bengals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 66:52


    Tim Benz & Mike DeCourcy recap the Steelers' loss in Cincinnati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/17)--Darren Zaslau from 22 the point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 8:28


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame show podcast (10/16)--Steelers at Bengals for Thursday Night Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 63:37


    In this week's Mike's Beer Bar Pregame show podcast, we talk about Mike Tomlin's apparent "Flacco Phobia" as the Steelers play in Cincinnati. Bengals PxP voice Dan Hoard joins us. So does TribLive Steelers writer Dan Hoard. And we discuss the Steelers need to improve the WR depth chart, as well as the turf at Heinz Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/15)--Previewing Bengals-Steelers with Dan Hoard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 20:05


    Tim Benz and Bengals PxP voice Dan Hoard preview Thursday's Steelers-Bengals game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (10/14)--A look at the Penguins one week in

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 23:46


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Pens game in Anaheim, their three games so far, goaltending, young player contributions, and Dan Muse's early impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/13)--Quick turnaround for Cincy after Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 15:59


    Joe Rutter & Tim Benz wrap up what Mike Tomlin had to say at his press conference in advance of the Steelers game in Cincinnati following the win over Cleveland. Shots at Andrew Berry, the Acrisure Stadium turf, seeing Joe Flacco again, passing game analysis, defensive improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (10/13)--On Steelers beating Cleveland., going to Cincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 24:33


    In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Steelers win over the Browns, James Franklin's dismissal at Penn State, Mason Heintschel's second win at Pitt, and the first three games of the Penguins' 2025-26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Pregame Show podcast (10/12)--Steelers vs. Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 64:16


    This week's Mike's Beer Bar Steelers vs. Browns pre game show podcast features Patrick Queen, Kenneth Gainwell, Joe Rutter, Mike DeCourcy, Andrew Siciliano and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/10)--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 10:48


    Darren Zaslau of 22 the point joins me for this week's Friday Night Rivals podcast previewing the Gateway vs. Woodland Hills clash. We also discuss. Upper St. Clair tangling with Bethel Park, Mars at McKeesport and Chartiers Valley at Trinity. Check out all of our coverage, too, at TribLive HSSN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (10/9)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 18:47


    Our weekly Fantasy Sports Podcast with Jeff Erickson looks at the fantasy impact of Steelers-Browns. We also talk about some tricky TE decisions, coin flip calls between teammates, slumping WRs, QB conundrums and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/9)--A Cleveland view of Steelers vs Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:05


    Browns PxP voice (and WAER HoF inductee) Andrew Siciliano joins me to preview Steelers-Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/7)--Steelers prep for Cleveland after bye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 15:24


    Tim Benz and Joe Rutter examines the Steelers chances of getting to 4-1 after their bye as Cleveland comes to town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz Hockey podcast (10/7)--A look at the Penguins season opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 27:08


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for this week's hockey podcast to open to 2025-26 season as the Penguins play Game 1 in New York against Mike Sullivan and the Rangers . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (10/6)--The AFC North is so bad the Steelers might win it

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 24:38


    In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the struggling AFC North and the Steelers place in it, Penn State's horrible loss at UCLA, the Penguins upcoming season, the Steelers-Browns game this week, and Pitt's QB change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/3)--Robert Morris Men's hockey starts 2025-26 campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 14:53


    We preview the start of the 2025-26 campaign for Robert Morris hockey with men's head coach Derek Schooley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/3)--Darren Zaslau 22 The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 11:03


    Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" joins me for our weekly "Friday Night Rivals" podcast. This week's episode centers around Fox Chapel and Franklin Regional, plus all the headline centering around the Foxes' program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (10/2)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 18:01


    Tough survivor week to pick, getting around Lamar Jackson's injury, tough TE & teammate WR calls to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/2) --Previewing Pitt vs. BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 17:42


    Boston College PxP voice John Meterparel joins me to discuss the B.C./Pitt game on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz A10 podcast (10/1)--Dru Joyce and John Hugley IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 22:02


    Duquesne coach Dru Joyce and new transfer John Hugley IV joined me on Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970 at the A-10 media day festivities at PPG Paints Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz A10 podcast (10/1)--Duquense Women's coach Dan Burt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 17:41


    Duquesne women's coach Dan Burt joined me at the A-10 Media Day festivities at PPG Paints Arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/1)--A 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 18:16


    On Tuesday the A10 held its basketball media day at PPG Paints Arena in advance of the Conference Tournament coming to town in March. I spoke with Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade on Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First hockey podcast of 2025 season (9/29)--Brian Metzer is back for another year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 26:17


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Penguins upcoming 2025 season, the Marc-Andre Fleury extravaganza over the weekend, and preseason results to this point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (9/29)--Steelers hang on in Ireland; Marc Andre Fleury send-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 26:55


    Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers victory over Minnesota in Ireland. We get into Marc-Andre Fleury's farewell game Saturday. And brutal losses for both Penn State & Pitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame Show Podcast (9/27)--Steeler vs. Vikings in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 68:45


    This week's MIke's Beer Bar Pregame Show podcast features Mason McCormick, Juan Thornhill, Pete Burcic, Mike DeCourcy and Joe Rutter as we preview the Steelers game in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Night Rivals podcast--Mt. Lebanon vs. Seneca Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 10:56


    Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me for this week's installment of "Friday Night Rivals." We talk about Mt. Lebanon vs. Seneca Valley, Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny, Upper St. Clair vs. Peters Township, and Aliquippa at New Castle. Check out our coverage, too, at TribLive HSSN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (9/25)--The Paul Skenes show in Cincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 21:14


    In our final baseball podcast of 2025, Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss the Paul Skenes experience in Cincinnati Wednesday, the win record debate for pitchers, Pirates pitching depth and hitting shortages, preseason predictions gone right and wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/25)--Former Viking/Radio commentator Pete Bercich on the Ireland game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:02


    Former Viking Pete Berchich joins me to preview Steelers-Vikings in Ireland. He's now a commentator on the Vikings Radio Network and Fox 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/25)--Ryder Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:53


    Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins us for a Ryder Cup preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (9/25)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 19:11


    Tough Thursday night calls with Kyler Murray at QB. Underperforming target hogs. Injuries impacting QBs. Paul Skenes in Cincy. Ryder Cup action and survivor pool advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (9/23)--Pierre McGuire on Pens preseason opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 19:41


    Pierre McGuire talks to us on 105.9 the X about the Penguins preseason opener & the four new inductees to the Pens Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/23)--Previewing Steelers-Vikings in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 18:13


    Joe Rutter and Tim Benz recap the Mike Tomlin press conference prior to the team's departure for Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (9/22)--Recapping the Steelers win vs. N.E.; Sidney Crosby trade talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 24:40


    Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers win in New England, AFC North results Sidney Crosby trade conversations, Evgeni Malkin's words, Kyle Dubas' mindset and more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame Show podcast (9/20)--A full breakdown of the Steelers-Patriots game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 63:34


    This week's pre game show podcast features a full breakdown of the Steelers trip to New England with Tim Benz, Mike DeCourcy, Joe Rutter, the Boston Globe's Christopher Price and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (9/19)--Steelers wrap-up their home schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 19:25


    Pirates writer Kevin Gorman joins me. The Pirates host their final home series vs. the Athletics. We also talk about Paul Skenes, Tommy Pham and Andrew McCutchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy sports podcast (9/19)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 19:52


    This week Jeff Erickson and I discuss QB trade scenarios, RB talk in NE & Pittsburgh, Rookie injury news, TE decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/19)--McKeesport vs. Upper St. Clair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 10:01


    Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" joins us for this week's "Friday Night Rivals" podcast. We also talked about a big 6-A showdown and a pair of big 4-A clashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/17)--Previewing the Patriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 20:31


    Chris Price of the Boston Globe joins me on 105.9 The X to preview the upcoming Steelers-Patriots game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/17)--Pierre McGuire on 105.9 The X

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 19:44


    Pierre McGuire joined me on 105.9 The X Tuesday to discuss , among other NHL matters, the Sidney Crosby trade talk, Marc-Andre Fleury's one-game return, and the Penguins outlook for 2025-26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/16)--Joe Rutter & I wrap up Mike Tomlin's press conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 17:10


    Joe Rutter joined me on the Mark Madden show for his weekly visit to wrap up Mike Tomlin's press conference after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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