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.
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Dallas' defense with Joey Porter. Jayen Warren's projections vs. Cleveland. Running back scouring. Tight end decisions. MLB goes to the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe Starkey and Tim Benz host their pregame show podcast in advance of Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday night. The guys discuss the Joey Porter trade to Dallas, Omar Khan's history as general manager, offensive line play, recent drafts, the state of the AFC North, the Browns' rookie WRs, the Steelers' bad history in Cleveland, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NewsWorks Lab journalists John Grupp, Jonathan Callard and Sophia Lucente join me to discuss their embedded project, which chronicles the high school football team at Baldwin and its effort to play as an independent in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Triblive Steelers Writer Chris Adamski joins me for our weekly podcast. We preview the Browns game on Thursday, and analyze the Sunday win over Cincy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me on the opening night of the Pens' season in Philadelphia. We discuss the goalie rotation, the new-look Pittsburgh blue line, the contract conversations about Sid and Geno, Philly's outlook, and a snippy Kyle Dubas response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey preview the start of the Penguins season. They try to figure out if the Steelers can possibly win in Cleveland again, and they consider Jared Jones' 90-95 win prediction for the 2027 Pirates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Sunday's surprising win over Cincinnati. They also get into the AFC North, the Pirates reaching 82 wins, and the Penguins' conclusion to the preseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey break down the Steelers game against Cincinnati, discuss Joey Porter's situation, look ahead to the Cleveland matchup and try to figure out why the Steelers are so bad on offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
During our last baseball podcast of the year, Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz discuss Paul Skenes' final start, his view of the labor situation, Don Kelly's performance, Brandon Lowe's future and the quest for 82 wins in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Jeff Erickson of RotoWire host their weekly fantasy sports podcast. Tons of WR injuries. Premium backup QBs. RB surprises and disappointments. Plus, some surging Pirates and tough bullpen plays over the final MLB weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Friday Football Show with Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy previews Steelers-Bengals. We struggle to find answers on defense for the Steelers when it comes to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. What about the OLine countering Dexter Lawrence? We also focus on DK Metcalf's woes, run game issues and Mike McCarthy's play design. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Steelers and Bengals play on Sunday. Dan Hoard of the Bengals radio network joins me to preview the game. We discuss Dexter Lawrence's addition, Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and the rest of the Bengals' improved defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the Steelers-Bengals game, Germie Bernard's production in New England, the defense allowing big plays, OLine issues, and Aaron Rodgers' mobility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for his first hockey podcast of the season. We discuss the first two preseason games of 2025-26, Sid's linemates, the goalies, blue-line depth, Nick Robertson, Rutger McGroarty, early injuries, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey host this week's Beyond the Bylines. They discuss the start of Penguins' season, the end of the Pirates' season, Steelers' offensive woes, some defensive cracks, Joey Porter's status and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about the Steelers' loss in New England, Joey Porter's status, the Pirates' hot stretch, and the start of the Penguins' preseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey discuss the latest Joey Porter Jr. news, Roman Wilson, the matchup in New England, AFC North games and much more surrounding Steelers vs. Patriots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's the Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy and Tim Benz. The guys look at some dicey Patriots-Steelers history in New England, offensive line struggles for the Steelers, DK Metcalf drops, Joey Porter's contract/back fiasco and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE looks at Brandon Lowe's future, the Pirates' chase for .500, how many more times Paul Skenes will pitch, missed opportunities in the wild card race and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In our weekly Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire, we talk about replacements for A.J. Brown, late-week WR injuries, DK Metcalf's high-target/low success debut, Kenneth Walker vs. Derrick Henry, baseball demons, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the latest prospects surrounding Joey Porter Jr.'s return--or trade. We get into run game woes, Payton Wilson's play, misconnections in the pass game, and the New England matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TribLIVE Radio pioneer Ken Laird joins us from WEEI in Boston to discuss the Steelers-Patriots game, A.J. Brown's absence, Drake Maye's play, the New England defense, the Patrick Graham factor, Mike Vrable's offseason scandal and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe Starkey and Tim Benz discuss Joey Porter's contract situation, the debut of Mike McCarthy's offense, the demise of the Pirates' season, $18 cereal and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers' 2026 season-opening win, big plays by T.J. Watt, a better offense than you might think, the upcoming Penguins season, and the Bucs' swing through Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey break down Steelers-Falcons Week 1, the Joey Porter situation, the turf after Pitt's game, preseason AFC North predictions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy are back with TribLIVE's Friday Football Show. The guys preview Steelers-Falcons WK 1. They discuss the franchises' coaching changes, defending Bijan Robinson, judging what Aaron Rodgers has left and a shifting approach to play-calling on both sides of the ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TribLive's Kevin Gorman joins me for our weekly baseball podcast. Pirates sweep the White Sox; head to Wrigley to face the Cubs. Braxton Ashcraft is on the IL. What are the plans to replace him? We defend Brandon Lowe's reaction to getting clipped at second base, and we talk about his power-hitting prowess. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss lineups for Week 1 of the NFL season. We get into the fallout of SEA vs. NE, injuries to Sam Darnold and A.J. Brown, thoughts on the Steelers' defense vs. the Falcons if Tua is hurt, JSN's performance, the Thursday game in Australia between SF and the Rams, and baseball talk too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's "Beyond the Bylines," Tim Benz and Joe Starkey talk about the Pirates' attempts to stay alive in the wild card race. Then they get into the Steelers' first game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Western Michigan-Michigan fiasco, Sidney Crosby's contract, DK Metcalf's conspiracy theories and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TribLIVE Steelers beat writer Chris Adamski joins Tim Benz for their weekly podcast. This week the guys preview the opener against Atlanta. They discuss Aaron Rodgers entering his final season, Joey Porter's contract situation and DK Metcalf's conspiracy theories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us to preview the Pittsburgh Steelers' opponent for Week 1: The Atlanta Falcons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Madden Monday features a full Steelers 2026 preview, an AFC North projection, a recap of the chaos in Ann Arbor, Pirates conversation, Paul Skenes theories, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Beyond the Bylines with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz looks at the Steelers' offensive line and secondary concerns, Aaron Rodgers' stats against good teams, the state of the Pirates going into the Angels series; Pat Narduzzi's run at Pitt and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman discusses some potential changes on the Pirates' infield next year, the upcoming series vs. the L.A. Angels and Paul Skenes' problems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Labor Day weekend is late this year, but it's still a big one for Fantasy Football Drafts. Jeff Erickson of RotoWire dispenses some advice on trends that he has seen throughout the summer if your league hasn't drafted yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Adamski joins Tim Benz for their preseason podcast. They talk about Joey Porter Jr.'s situation, Roman Wilson vs. Germie Bernard, and the offensive tackle decisions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steelers Radio Network host Matt Williamson pinch-hit for Mark Madden on "Madden-Benz: Unfiltered" this week. We talked about the Steelers' 53-man roster. Last-minute cuts. Last-minute keeps. The 4-QB situation. DeShon Elliott's injury. Plus, last weekend's trades of Broderick Jones and Kaleb Johnson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Madden Monday podcast reacts to news about DeShon Elliott's injury, the Steelers' roster cuts, the decision to keep four quarterbacks, the Pirates' news, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Breakfast With Benz Baseball podcast discusses how Paul Skenes got back on track against San Diego, struggling Pirates hitters, RISP issues, an improving bullpen, the St. Louis series, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Beyond the Bylines with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz investigates the Steelers' offensive line, secondary, ILB, and backup quarterback situations. The guys also talk about Matt Murray's legacy, Paul Skenes' improved performance last time out, and Buffalo's new football stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins me on 105.9 The X to talk about the Steelers in the preseason, Mike McCarthy, the AFC North, and Pitt football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's a pre-draft Fantasy Football cram session with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Mid-first through second-round RB rankings. RB injury risk high in the first round. AFC North questions about Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins, Lamar Jackson & Mark Andrews, Browns QB trickle-down. Does Jayden Daniels bounce back or not? Some baseball talk too--Mason Montgomery high-value keeper? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski host their weekly preseason podcast. They discuss the Joey Porter situation, the Steelers' plan for QBs in Buffalo, offensive line woes, the running game, and the secondary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Larry Murphy joins me to talk about his induction to the Penguins Hall of Fame, his two Stanley Cup wins here, how the Pens of the 90s were constructed, and perfecting the "Murphy Dump" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Madden Monday with Mark Madden and Tim Benz features fallout from the Steelers' preseason loss to the New York Jets, the Penguins Hall of Fame class and woes for the Pirates out west Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire shares fantasy football draft advice, keeper thoughts, running backs on the rise and has some insight on baseball leagues from an NL Central and West perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast examines Paul Skenes' struggles, Esmerlyn Valdez's slump, potential minor-league pitching help, and a rugged Pirates schedule. Tim Benz and Kevin Gorman discuss all that and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joe Starkey and Tim Benz host this Friday's Beyond Bylines. They debate the idea of shutting down Paul Skenes for the rest of 2026, the Steelers' quarterback situation, and how Jim Rutherford would handle the Penguins' current roster construction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the Steelers QB situation in advance of Will Howard's start against the Jets Friday night. They also discuss Kaleb Johnson's future, the banged-up secondary and Mike McCarthy's interview strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz interviews Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Mike McCarthy after the decision to bench Aaron Rodgers and Rudolph for Friday's preseason game against the Jets. Instead, Mike McCarthy will take a longer look at Drew Allar and Howard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Benz gives his thoughts on why the Steelers should keep four quarterbacks, and he interviews Mason Rudolph and Robert Tonyan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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