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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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    Fantasy Sports podcast (6/26)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 20:48


    This week's fantasy sports podcast takes a look at the NBA Draft, Paul Skenes vs Jacob Misiorowski, Mets hitters as they come to PNC Park, Clayton Kershaw, Shohei pitching again, and some early NFL discussion as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (6/25)--Aaron Rodgers news; Jalen Ramsey tap; and All-quarte-century Steelers team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 26:09


    This week's offseason podcast with Chris Adamski picks and All-Quarter-Century Steelers team, discusses Aaron Rodgers' retirement announcement, and considers the idea of Jalen Ramsey coming to Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (6/24)--NHL draft preview with NHL.com's Adam Kimelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 23:00


    NHL.com's Adam Kimelman joins us to talk about the NHL draft talent pool, some potential Penguins picks, and what they may do with the New York pick at No. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (6/24)--Discussing the NHL draft; Pens All-Quarter-Century team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 37:21


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins us to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, Connor McDavid, and the All-Quarter-Century Penguins team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (6/23)--Steelers changes; T.J. Watt; Malkin's future; Dan Muse's staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 26:33


    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers changes; T.J. Watt; Evgeni Malkin's future; Dan Muse's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (6/19)--Skubal & Skenes, rookie RBs, Rodgers signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 21:04


    In this week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson, of Rotowire we talk about the Skubal-Skenes doubleheader, the Rafael Devers trade, Aaron Rodgers signing Rookie RBs, TEs on the market, the NBA, Florida winning another Cup and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (6/19)--Discussing Aaron Rodgers arrival, T.J. Watt's contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 24:54


    Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss Aaron Rodgers arrival, T.J. Watt's contract and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast--It's Skenes-Skubal doubleheader day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 20:38


    Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to talk about the Skenes-Skubal doubleheader, a lack of Pirates offense and bumps in the road for Bubba Chandler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (6/17)--Catching up on Dan Muse, Evgeni Malkin's status, team sale rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 35:57


    Our hockey podcasts return after a two-week absence. Brian Metzer and I discuss--among other topics--Dan Muse's hire, Evgeni Malkin's status, team sale rumors, the Stanley Cup Final, the upcoming draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (6/15)--Aaron Rodgers signs; T.J. Watt no-shows; Pens coaching hire and ownership talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 32:22


    After a week off, Madden Monday is back. This week, Mark Madden joins me to talk about T.J. Watt's absence from Steelers minicamp, Aaron Rodgers' arrival, the Pirates offensive struggles, the U.S. Open, Dan Muse's hire and the potential of a Penguins sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz U.S. Open history podcast (6/6)--2016 U.S. Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 25:51


    Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Dustin Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz U.S. Open history podcast (6/5)--2007 U.S. Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 21:08


    Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Angel Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz U.S. Open history podcast (6/4)--1994 U.S. Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 30:24


    Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Ernie Els. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz U.S. Open history podcast (6/3)--1983 U.S. Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 22:49


    Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Larry Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (6/2)--Is Aaron Rodgers signing before minicamp? Pens coaching search, waiting on Bubba Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 26:58


    This week's Madden Monday with Mark Madden forecasts how things will look when we come back from break on the Aaron Rodgers front, the Pirates pitching rotation, the Pens' coaching search and the Stanley Cup Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz U.S. Open history podcast (6/2)--1973 U.S. Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 26:23


    Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Johnny Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy sports podcast (5/29)--Paul Skenes impact; Jonnu Smith talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 21:36


    It's our final fantasy sports podcast for a few weeks. Before we step aside, Jeff Erickson of RotoWire and I look at Paul Skenes' impact, prospect call ups, fantasy implications from Boston, San Diego and Arizona, the Jonnu Smith trade rumors, golf and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (5/29)--Steelers OTAs underway with no Aaron Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 22:30


    Our offseason podcast with Chris Adamski this week takes place as I fill in on 105.9 The X for Mark Madden. We talk about Week 1 of OTAs. No Aaron Rodgers yet. No T.J. Watt either. Weather coming into play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (5/29)--Paul Skenes finally gets run support; Henry Davis busting out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 26:18


    This week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast features Kevin Gorman of TribLive talking about Paul Skenes finally getting some run support, Henry Davis starting to emerge, the looming call up of Bubba Chandler and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/27)--Pens offseason plans, Conference Finals continue; World Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 23:31


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to discuss the Pens' offseason plans, coaching interviews, Conference Finals action and USA wins the World Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/27)--Bill Mazeroski's HR recognized by the Library of Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 22:46


    Baseball author Wayne Stewart joins me to talk about the inclusion of Bill Mazeroski's home run into the Library of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (5/26)--Aaron Rodgers waiting game; NHL playoffs, Pirates talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 29:26


    In this week's Madden Monday, we discuss the NHL playoffs, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL and college football post season debate, Pirate conversation, pasta, soccer, war movies and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Baseball podcast (5/23)--Paul Skenes trade talk; offensive ineptitude, Burrows debut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 26:02


    Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to talk about trade rumors surrounding Paul Skenes, Mike Burrows' debut, 4-run streak finally ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (5/22)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:06


    In this week's podcast we discuss stellar Pirates pitching, rotten Pirates hitting, how rules debates impact fantasy football, the NBA playoffs, the NBA draft, and how fantasy pools went for the PGA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz off-season podcast (5/21)--NFL Owners votes; Flag football, Tomlin stock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:09


    This week's offseason podcast with TribLIVE Steeler's writer Chris Adamski takes a look at Mike Tomlin's alleged hot seat, NFL players in the Olympics for flag football, NFL playoff format debate and the Tush Push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/20)--NHL vs NFL playoffs formats; Confernce final previews, Toronto collapses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 27:13


    In this week's hockey podcast Brian Metzer and I compare the NHL and NFL playoff formats. We also discuss the conference finals and Toronto's collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (5/19)--Pirates wasting Paul Skenes; Aaron Rodgers waiting game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 26:04


    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about horrible Pirates offensive stats, another wasted Paul Skenes effort, the Aaron Rodgers saga, Penguins coaching news and the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (5/16)--Steeler schedule release, Aaron Rodgers, Roman Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 22:50


    This week's offseason podcast includes conversation with Chris Adamski and me about the Steeler schedule release, Aaron Rodgers and Roman Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Fantasy Sports podcast (5/15)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 21:08


    Rotowire's Jeff Erickson joins me to discuss the NFL schedule release, rookie drafts, the Pirates struggling offense, and PGA Championship golf pools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--Pens legend Mark Recchi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 22:16


    Former Penguin Mark Recchi joins me to talk about the state of the franchise, the NHL playoffs and his role in the Ryan Malone Black and Gold Breaking the mold celebrity hockey game Thursday night at the RMU Island Sports Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--Neil Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 24:39


    Pirates alum Neil Walker joins me to talk about the Ryan Malone "Black and Gold Breaking the Mold" celebrity hockey game, and the hiring of his brother in law Don Kelly as Pirates manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Baseball Podcast (5/14)--Pirates offensive ineptitude; Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller's starts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 27:32


    In this week's baseball podcast with Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman, we talk about the Pirates offensive woes, Bryan Reynolds' issues, Henry Davis' maturation ;Paul Skenes' latest start, wasting a good outing by Mitch Keller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--PGA Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 26:30


    Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins me to preview the PGA Championship in North Carolina, and to discuss his recent round at Oakmont in advance of the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/13)--Ryan Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 22:54


    Former Penguin Ryan Malone joins us to talk about Thursday's "Black and Gold Breaking the Mold" fundraising hockey game at the RMU Island Sports Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/13)--Discussing NHL playoffs, Kyle Dubas' plans, World Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 26:42


    This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer. We discuss the NHL playoffs, Kyle Dubas' plans for roster moves and a coach, and the World Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (5/12)--George Pickens traded, Pirates hire Don Kelly, Rangers hire Mike Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:44


    In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Pirates managerial change, the trade of George Pickens and Mike Sullivan's move to New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (5/9)--Derek Shelton fired by Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 31:34


    Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins me to discuss the Pirates' decision to fire Derek Shelton, the future of Ben Cherington, Don Kelly's promotion, and some other potential moves around the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (5/8)--George Pickens traded, Aaron Rodgers still TBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 26:40


    Chris Adamski joins me to discuss the George Pickens trade to Dallas and the never ending hunt to figure out when Aaron Rodgers will arrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (5/7)--Impact of George Pickens trade; pitching eats up Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:22


    Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss the impact of the George Pickens trade from a fantasy point of view. We discuss the slumping Pirates, slumping MLB sluggers, and NFL dynasty leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/7)--Mike Sullivan's new contract; Kyle Dubas' plans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 27:45


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss Mike Sullivan's contract in New York, Kyle Dubas' team-building plans, Penguins coaching candidates, and even George Pickens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (5/5)--Mike Sullivan out as Pens coach; Paul Skenes struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 25:20


    Mark Madden of 1059 the X and TribLive joins me for this week's "Madden Monday" podcast. We discuss Mike Sullivan's departure from the Penguins and his new job with the Rangers, Paul Skenes' recent struggles, Pirates media coverage and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (5/2)--Paul Skenes' bad start, bad home field play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:36


    This week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast features Kevin Gorman of TribLive giving us an update on the fan who fell from the top of the Clemente Wall. We also discuss Paul Skenes' bad start, the Pirates line up and poor play at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Derby podcast--Previewing the Kentucky Derby; giving picks.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 23:43


    Scott A. Lishia, director of racing at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, joins me to give us a a Kentucky Derby preview, a weather update, and picks for the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (5/2)--Penguins coaching search

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:57


    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

    Fantasy sports podcast (4/30)--Jeff Erickson from RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 24:50


    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

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (4/30)--Aaron Rodgers talk; George Pickens; Draft recap; Tomlin vs. Sullivan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 25:17


    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

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/29)--Mike Sullivan is out as head coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:34


    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

    Madden Monday (4/28)--Mark Madden on the Steelers draft; Shedeur Sanders; NHL playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 26:09


    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

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/27)--Recapping the Steelers 2025 draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 20:34


    Recapping the Steelers 2025 draft choices and moves with Tim Benz and Joe Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (4/23)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 23:46


    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

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/23)--Kyle Dubas' season-ending presser; NHL playoffs Rd 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 27:01


    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

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