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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 hockey podcast (2/27)--Pens win Gm1 back from Olympics; Jack Hughes warm reception

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:09


    TribLive hockey writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss the Penguins win over New Jersey Thursday night. We discuss Sidney Crosby's injury , Jack Hughes' reception, Sam Girard's immediate injury, Dan Muse's replay challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond The Bylines (2/27)--Joe Starkey and Tim Benz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 33:45


    Steelers bad grades (and worse toilets). Malik Willis' price tag. Konnor Griffin opens eye elsewhere. Jack Hughes gets a standing "O" in Pittsburgh. The Arch in St. Louis and Ralph Kiner's hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (2/26)--Chris Adamski from the NFL Scouting Combine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:11


    Chris Adamski joins us from Indianapolis to discuss the NFL scouting combine. Safety may be in play. Offensive tackle too. Draft strategy discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/24)--Pens' post-Olympic push; Sidney Crosby's health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 18:22


    Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to discuss Sidney Crosby's injury, Team USA 's win, the upcoming trade deadline, the Penguins' dense post-Olympic schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    High School Hoops podcast (2/23)--WPIAL semifinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 11:51


    Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins us to preview their WPIAL semifinal game between New Castle and Pittsburgh Central Catholic in 6A. Read all of our H.S. basketball coverage at TribLIVE HSSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (2/23)--Team USA wins gold; Sid is injured; Aaron Rodgers waiting game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 21:36


    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark Madden and me, Team USA beats Canada for Olympic gold. We discus Sidney Crosby's injury, 3-on-3 hockey, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game, Malik Willis and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Neil Walker on the passing of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski (12/21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 14:39


    Former Pirate Neil Walker joined me to discuss his long time friendship with Bill Mazeroski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/20)--Canada wins; Team USA vs. Slovakia next

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 19:12


    TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to talk about Canada's nail biting win over Finland in the Olympic semifinals. We also preview Team USA vs. Slovakia, discuss Sidney Crosby's injury and analyze the Penguins' options at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (2/19)--Ben Roethlisberger's response; Aaron Rodgers decision; Ty Simpson talk;

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 24:38


    Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss Aaron Rodgers' status, Ben Roethlisberger's response, Ty Simpson talk, Minkah Fitzpatrick trade rumors and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond the Bylines (2/19)--Joe Starkey & Tim Benz on Olympic hockey, Steelers podcastgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 43:40


    A Thursday edition of "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey & Tim Benz. Discussing Sidney Crosby's injury, NHL in the Olympics, Steelers Podcastgate, praising 1980 Lake Placid documentary & old Big East hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/17)--Team USA Men and Women in Knockout play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:08


    Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio Network joins me to discuss Team USA's advance in elimination play on the men's side and women's team quest to bring home gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (2/16)--Steelers QB Draft plans; retired player squabbles; Olympic hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 26:25


    Mark Madden joins me to discuss the Olympic hockey preliminary round, Steelers QB plans, retired player squabbles, Konnor Griffin and ABA Pittsburgh hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond The Bylines (2/13)--Tim Benz and Joe Starkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 36:58


    Tim & Joe discuss the Steelers drama stirred up by Joey Porter, Andrew McCutchen's days in Pittsburgh appear to have ended, the Olympics are underway and Pitt basketball is struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (2/12)--Discussing Aaron Rodgers' future, Joey Porters beef w/ Big Ben, James Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 27:01


    Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss Aaron Rodgers' future, Cam Heyward's "closing the book" post, and the beef that Joey Porter has with Big Ben and James Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast with Benz Hockey podcast (2/11)--Pens at the Olympic break, Team USA's chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 19:28


    Brian Metzer and Tim Benz talk about the Penguins' level of play at the Olympic break, Team USA's chances of getting a medal (on both the men's and women's sides), the state of the Metropolitan Division, streaking teams at tiebreak and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (2/10)--Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 27:00


    TribLive beat writer Kevin Gorman joins us on the way down to Florida for Pirates spring training. He discusses the Pirates signing of Marcell Ozuna, potential lineup adjustments, possible moves the Bucs could still make before Opening Day, and Andrew McCutchen's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (2/9)--A recap of Seattle winning the Super Bowl over N.E.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 21:02


    In his week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I recap the Super Bowl. We discuss the Steelers' offseason, Andrew McCutchen's status with the Pirates, Lindsey Vonn's fall and Olympic Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (2/6)--Pens head into Olympic break; Team USA thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 17:45


    TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss the Penguins at the Olympic break, Team USA, Sidney Crosby, the Eastern Conference and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond the Bylines (2/7)--Tim Benz and Joe Starkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 50:13


    Tim and Joe discuss Jay Glazer's comments about Aaron Rodgers/Mike Tomlin. Super Bowl XL memories. Penguins beat the Sabres. Super Bowl FG bets. The Pens of 90s vs Sid-Geno Pens. Super Bowl Parties. Buffalo stories. Potato Chips. Joe's couch. My sleep deprivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    High School Hoops podcast (2/7)--Draren Zaslau of 22 the Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:45


    Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me for our weekly High School Hoops podcast. Track all of our High School Sports coverage at TribLive HSSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Final Fantasy Sports podcast (2/4)--Our Super Bowl props preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 19:19


    Our last conversation of the year with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We look at Super Bowl prop bets, postseason fantasy league finals and a lots of hot stove baseball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tim Benz on 105.9 The X (2/3)--Matt Williamson discusses the Mike McCarthy hire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 19:07


    Matt Williamson of the Steelers radio network joined Tim Benz discuss the organization's decision to hire Mike McCarthy, the future of the QB position, coaching staff additions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "Good hockey talk" (2/2)--Phil Bourque and Tim Benz talking hockey on 105.9 the

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 19:21


    Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz as he was filling in for Mark Madden on 105.9 The X to talk about the Penguins' recent hot streak, the Senators game, the Stadium Series, goalie fights, headbutt assists, the 1990s teams vs the 2007-2017 Stanley Cup clubs and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (2/3)--Penguins bomb vs. Senators; players prep for Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 18:45


    Tim Benz and Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio Network discuss the Penguins' terrible loss in to Ottawa, the upcoming Olympic break, Erik Karlsson's season, Egor Chinakhov's arrival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (2/2)--Mike McCarthy's plans on defense; Penguins keep winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 26:26


    This week's Madden Monday podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz shares a lot of opinions on the Mike McCarthy hire, his defensive strategy, the hot play of the Penguins, the demise of Hooters, the Super Bowl and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/30)--Heath updates on 58 & 71; another win vs Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 22:30


    In this week's hockey podcast with Seth Rorabaugh, the Pens celebrate another win vs. the Blackhawks. The 2016 Cup team is in town for its 10th anniversary celerbation. So are Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    High School Hoops podcast (1/30)--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 10:36


    Uniontown Red Raiders (10-8 overall, 6-5 5A Section 1) at Gateway Gators (12-6 overall, 10-1 5A Section 1). Read all of our High School basketball coverage at TribLive HSSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Debut edition of "Beyond the Bylines" (1/30)--Joe Starkey and Tim Benz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 42:36


    It's our debut edition of "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. Already something different about how Mike McCarthy is being covered than Mike Tomlin...McCarthy's coaching staff...Pens hot play...NHL Arena conversation...Pitt's tarps...Outdoor hockey&football domes & why Joe owes his entire personal happiness to me.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/26)--Pens Western surge, Jason Robertson trade talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 20:20


    This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anniversary of Super Bowl XXX (1/28)--Dallas Cowboys MVP Larry Brown joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 20:18


    On the 30th anniversary of Super Bowl XXX, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Larry Brown joins the podcast to discuss his MVP performance to break the hearts of Steelers Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/27)--Reaction to Mike McCarthy's press conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 17:27


    Tim Benz and Chris adam ski react to Mike McCarthy's first presser as Steelers head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/26)--Looking back at Mike McCarthy's Dallas days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 17:26


    Marcus Moser of the "Locked on Cowboys" podcast joins me to talk about Mike McCarthy's tenure in Dallas and what we should expect in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (1/26)--Mike McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin; Pens can't lose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 25:27


    Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers' decision to hire Mike McCarthy, the Super Bowl matchup, the Penguins hot streak and Andrew McCutchen's social media message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (1/25)--Seth Rorabaugh on the Pens western road trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 20:34


    Pens beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins us to look at the Penguins hot streak out west, Evgeni Malkin's good play, the goaltending, and Jason Robertson trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports Podcast (1/23)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 18:23


    Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss postseason fantasy plays, individual props, MLB fantasy hot stove, and hockey leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AHN High School Hoops podcast (1/23)--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 9:15


    Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" joins me to discuss this week's feature game between Butler and New Castle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/21)--Making sense of the Steelers coaching candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 21:04


    An attempt to sift through the list of Steelers coaching candidates with myself and Chris Adamski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/20)--Penguins win in Seattle; Ned's GOALIE FIGHT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 21:23


    Brian Metzer joins me to discuss the Penguins' win in Seattle, their upcoming Western Canada swing and Ned's big goalie fight for San Jose! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (1/19)--Steelers coaching search; Pens shootout woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 28:16


    Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Mike Tomlin's resignation, the Steelers coaching search and the Penguins shootout woes in this week's Madden Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (1/15)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 23:30


    Jeff Erickson and I discuss the Fantasy impact of all the AFC North coaching changes. Victims of Philly stacks in postseason fantasy leagues. Hot stove baseball and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    High School Hoops podcast--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Points on TJ vs Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 9:52


    Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me to preview the Peters vs T.J. game and the rest of the high school hoops scene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/15)--Flyers in town Thursday; goal-scoring woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 18:28


    Goal scoring issues and shootout problems returned vs. Tampa. Philly comes to town Thursday on a slide. Blake Lizotte gets a contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/14)--30th Anniversary of the 1995 AFC Championship game vs INDY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 32:35


    On the 30th anniversary of the Harbaugh Hail Mary game, former Steelers safety Darren Perry joins me to talk about winning the 1995-96 AFC Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz (1/14)--Art Rooney II addresses Mike Tomlin's resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 14:50


    Mike Tomlin has resigned as head coach of the Steelers. Art Rooney II addressed that news Tuesday. Chris Adamski and I discussed it in our latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/13)--Mike Tomlin resigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 12:57


    On his last day as our TribLive Steelers beat writer, Joe Rutter joins me to talk about Mike Tomlin's resignation as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pregame Show Playoff Podcast (1/12)--Steelers vs. Texans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 72:05


    Mark Madden, Mike DeCourcy, Chris Adamski and Sports Talk 790's Matt Thomas in Houston join us for our playoff pregame podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/12)--Mark Madden on Steelers-Texans; Pens losing weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 29:16


    Mark Madden discusses the Steelers-Texans game, the rest of the NFL playoff games, the Pens losing weekend and the Olympic hockey rink mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/11)--An in-depth look at the Houston Texans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 21:19


    Matt Thomas of SportsTalk 790 in Houston joins me to preview the Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    High School Hoops podcast (1/9)--Darren Zaslau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 8:45


    Darren Zaslau of 22 the point joins me for our weekly High school Hoops podcast. Catch all of our high school basketball coverage at TribLive HSSN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (1/9)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 16:32


    Fantasy sports strategy. Stacks. QBs. Format choices and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (1/7)--Sid, Pens on a hot streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 23:16


    Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are on a hot streak. We discuss with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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