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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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    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

    Madden Monday (7/14)--On tanking for Gavin McKenna; a Pens goalie trade; Pirates pick Seth Hernandez; Steelers issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 25:49


    This week's "Madden Monday " podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz examines the idea of the Penguins tanking for Gavin McKenna, the Pens latest goalie trade, a trade for Matt Dumba, the Pirates decision to draft Seth Hernandez in the first round, T.J. Watt's ongoing contract saga, and Patrick Rooney Jr.'s comments about the state of the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/11)--Miami reaction to the Steelers-Dolphins trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 18:02


    Michale Rizzo from 106.3 The Fan in West Palm joined me on 105.9 The X to talk about the Steelers-Dolphins trade from a South Fla. perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (7/11)--Pirates draft plans; Oneil Cruz in HR derby; Paul Skenes vs. MINN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 29:51


    In this week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast, Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins me to talk about the Pirates draft strategy, Oneil Cruz's chances of winning the Home Run Derby, Paul Skenes trade rumors and his start Friday vs. Joe Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/10)--Sirius XM's Cole Tucker on Oneil Cruz, Paul Skenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 28:16


    Former Pirate Cole Tucker is now on Sirius XM. He'll be part of the pregame coverage for the MLB All-Star game and the Home Run Derby. He joins me to talk about making the move from SS to OF like Oneil Cruz is doing, Cruz's chances of wining the HR derby, being a first round pick in Pittsburgh, and how Paul Skenes is thriving in that job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (7/10)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 19:11


    This week's fantasy sports podcast features a look at how KC's bats got hot against Pirates pitching, Paul Skenes' innings conundrum, fantasy league All-Stars, next week's British Open, and a sneaky big injury for NFL fantasy palyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/10)--Gavin McKenna goes to Penn State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 25:23


    Brian Tripp of the Penn State hockey PxP team joins me to discuss Gavin McKenna's decision to enroll at Penn State, how that will change college hockey, potential Penguins implications , and son PSU football talk as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (7/9)--T.J. Watt's contract; safety and WR holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 17:05


    Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss T.J. Watt's contract situation, Omar Khan's extension, and holes to address on the depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (7/8)--UFA moves; development camp; Ozzy Osbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 26:22


    In our final hockey podcast of the year, Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio Network joins me to discuss Pens development camp, UFA moves, next year's roster, and the Back to the Beginning Ozzy Osbourne tribute show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (7/7)--Paul Skenes' early hook; Omar Khan's extension; T.J. Watt's contract snag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 32:40


    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about the Pirates getting shutout three times in a row in Seattle, Paul Skenes' early exit Sunday, Omar Khan's extension, T.J. Watt's contract, free agency for the Penguins and Ozzy Osbourne's tribute show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Sports podcast (7/3)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 23:21


    This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson looks at the red hot Pirates, the Subway Series, and the Steelers-Dolphins trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (7/3)--Bucs take hot streak to Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 25:07


    This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman takes a long look at the Pirates recent hot streak. We also examine the road trip to Seattle. And we talk about the MLB "win" stat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (7/1)--Wrapping up the Minkah-Jonnu-Ramsey trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 27:54


    Chris Adamski joins me to talk about the big Steelers trade involving Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (6/30)--Recapping the PENS draft; looking at free agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 20:26


    In this week's Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Pens radio network joins me to talk about the NHL draft, upcoming free agency moves, and the never ending Sidney Crosby to Colorado talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Madden Monday (6/30)--Pens picks in NHL Draft; RIP Dave Parker; TJ Watt's status

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 28:06


    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz & Mark Madden discuss the Penguins draft choices, the legacy of Dave Parker, the Pirates' sweep of the Mets and T.J. Watt's contract status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (6/27)--All Quarter Century Pirates team; Oneil Cruz's bad week; Paul Skenes' rough outing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 37:34


    In this week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast, Kevin Gorman and I present our All Quarter Century Pirates team, discuss Oneil Cruz's rough week and relive Paul Skenes' loss in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    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

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