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We take a plethora of co-hosts to heart for our explanation of our mythical MLB Hall of Fame ballots and complaint session when we get to our second portion of the episode as it pertains to David Ortiz being the only player voted in by the writers this year. Kyle, Donny and Joe are joined by Ryan, Sean and Greg from our team for this episode.

We hoped and longed for a competitive Wild Card affair in Kansas City and we got it for a little bit more than a quarter before Kansas City took care of business and dominated its way to a 42-21 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. What did our team think of the game, what did they take away from it and more is in our final Steelers' game reaction of the season. Our 2021-22 Steelers Autopsy comes out soon to recap the season that was.

The Steelers are headed to Kansas City for the second time in a month and this time it's with a berth in the Divisional Round on the line on Super Wild Card weekend. As big underdogs, the Steelers seem to be taking a house money, nothing-to-lose approach to the game. What has to happen for the Steelers to have a shot? Do we think they can pull off an upset? All that and more on Steelers Preview with the COMON Network Podcast team on Episode 104.

The improbable playoff berth has happened as the Jags beat the Colts, the Steelers beat the Ravens and the Raiders beat the Chargers. We're here to break down the gutsy win on the road in Baltimore as the city gets set for the NFL postseason.

The Steelers need a win and two other things to happen to make the playoffs but it starts with a win in Baltimore in what could be Ben Roethlisberger's swan song in his Hall of Fame career. Kyle, Donny and Jack discuss the rivalry between these two that has many Big Ben moments to recall and then preview the contest that will round out the regular season.

The Steelers picked up a season-sustaining 26-14 victory over the rival Cleveland Browns Monday at Heinz Field in the last rodeo at home for Ben Roethlisberger on a memorable night on the North Shore. Our team recounts the night and the experience from inside Heinz Field as well as breaks down the game on Episode 101 of the pod. Check it out and pass it along to all the Steelers fans in your life. They'll enjoy it.

It's likely the last dance for Ben Roethlisberger at Heinz Field and fittingly, it comes against the Browns in primetime on ESPN's Monday Night Football. It's not only going to be an emotional night for the majority of Steelers fans but it'll be a big one, as the Steelers are still alive for the playoffs in the AFC. It's an elimination game: we preview it for you on Episode 100 of the pod. Kyle, Donny and Joe reflect on the moment for No. 7 as well as break down the game and what it'll take for the Steelers to stay alive.

A drubbing at the hands of the Chiefs for the Steelers in Week 16 action and we're here to react to it. It was ugly. It was pathetic. There aren't many bright spots, if any at all. But the guys discuss it and continue to prep for the big two weeks coming up for the Steelers at home against the Browns and at the Ravens.

We preview Sunday's game on the holiday weekend in Kansas City. The Steelers visit the Chiefs in a game that is slightly impacted by COVID-19 lists, especially on the home team's side. KC has won seven in a row and the Steelers are fighting still for their playoff lives. Kyle, Donny, Jack and Joe talk their keys to the game, x-factors and make their picks. Happy Holidays from the COMON Network and thanks for listening!

Just the two of us... we can make it if we try! Kyle and Joe are here to breakdown a needed Steelers win at home, 19-13 over the Tennessee Titans. The guys talk the defensive effort, where the offense may have lacked in its performance, players of the game and takeaways. Also, what does the win mean for the playoff race in a crowded and sloppy AFC North? All that and more in this week's Steelers Reaction, available wherever you get podcasts.

Kyle, Donny and Joe break down the start of a huge stretch run for the Pittsburgh Steelers and its an affair with the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field on tap for Sunday afternoon. The guys discuss what it means to the playoff race in a crowded but open AFC as well as what it will take for the Steelers to come out with a victory and inch closer to making the postseason.

The guys react to the Steeler's loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. After trailing 29-0 and it being much uglier than it appeared at that score, the Steelers stormed back and had a chance to tie it in the waning moments. There was a lot to break down in this one, including what appears to be a big culture problem with the Steelers. Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack discuss it all as the AFC is still wide open.

Pittsburgh got a potentially season-saving win Sunday against Baltimore at Heinz Field that will shift their focus to a Thursday Night date on the short week with Minnesota at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The team is here to react to the win against the Ravens as well as preview the contest against the Vikings. Join Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack for it as well as friend of the show Bill Sachse during preview.

Episode 93 of the pod is this week's Steelers Preview as we get you set for a 4:25 Sunday matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, who at 8-3, are atop the AFC North against the Steelers, who are off two losses including the ugly one last week against the Bengals, at 5-5-1. Kyle, Donny and Joe break it down for you in less than 20 minutes with keys to the game, x-factors and picks. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!

An embarrassing outing for the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati in Week 12 NFL action as they get routed 41-10 by the now 7-4 Bengals and with it, get swept by the AFC North foe. Kyle, Donny and Joe are here to break it down and give their thoughts on the performance, and it's not a compliment filled episode.

We react to the Steelers wild loss in Los Angeles at So-Fi Stadium in which they trailed by 17 late before taking the lead only to succumb to the defensive woes that plagued them throughout the contest. We discuss Ben's return from COVID, the defense, Matt Canada, Devin Bush and more in this week's reaction episode. Listen to Kyle, Donny and Joe break it down.

Kyle, Donny and Jack get you set for the Steelers' date out West with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. The guys break down the game with their keys, x-factors and make their picks. It's our preview, which is knocked out during a commute or during your break. Subscribe, rate and review.

Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack react to the first tie of the 2021 NFL campaign, as the Steelers and Lions worked their way to a 16-16 deadlock through 70 minutes of football on the North Shore Sunday. The guys discuss their thoughts as they relate to the game, their biggest takeaways and name a player of the game for the ugly affair.

Donny, Jack, and Joe break down the sudden, come from behind win for the Steelers against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, which puts the Black and Gold at 5-3 on the season/ The guys also give their player of the game, and give their takes on whether or not the Steelers are "contenders" or "pretenders" as we hit the halfway point in the 2021-22 NFL Regular Season.

The Steelers return home for a matchup on Monday night with the Chicago Bears and we're here to break it down. Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack give their keys, x-factors and make their picks AND the team is joined by Barstool Sports' personality Joey Mulinaro. Today's episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code COMON at checkout at polokus.com to enjoy 15% off.

Kyle, Donny and Joe react to the Steelers victory in Cleveland against the Browns in an AFC North Halloween battle, which sees the Steelers get to 4-3 with a win out of the bye week before winnable games against Chicago and Detroit. The guys discuss the game, the fake field goal on which Chris Boswell got hurt, the AFC North's outlook after Sunday and name their players of the game. Today's episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use "COMON" at checkout for 15% off at polokus.com.

Fresh off the bye, the Steelers prepare for an AFC North battle in Cleveland against the 4-3 Browns, who are a bit banged up even after an extended rest from playing Thursday night in Week 7. The guys are here to preview it, but first a discussion on the Melvin Ingram situation as well as Mike Tomlin's comments on the rumors that he could bolt for the college ranks. Jon Silvidi, lifelong Browns fan and friend of the show, joins the show to help break down the Browns and the game. Plus, as per usual, Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack give their keys, x-factors and pick the game. Today's episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use "COMON" at checkout for 15% off at polokus.com.

Kyle, Donny and Joe react to a Steelers victory on SNF against the Seahawks, an overtime winner and speak to the greatness of TJ Watt in the victory after summing up their thoughts on what happened on the football field. They also break into a quick mini preview of the Browns game coming up in two weeks and what it means to go into the bye at 3-3. It's brought to you by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use "COMON" as a discount code at checkout to save 15% at polokus.com

The gang is back to preview Pittsburgh's Week 6 meeting on SNF with the Seattle Seahawks, which will run out former WVU QB Geno Smith as Russell Wilson is set to miss his first career start. The Steelers have a chance to get back to .500 before the bye if they can make it two wins in a row at Heinz Field. Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack give their keys, x-factors and make their selections in today's episode, presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Check it out and use "COMON" at checkout for 15% off.

Kyle and Donny react to the second Steelers' win of the 2021 season as Pittsburgh hosted and dispatched the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field with an eight-point win. The pair reacts to the play of Ben Roethlisberger, the defense, the offensive line and Najee Harris and breaks down the win as a whole and what it means for the Steelers heading into a Week 6 date at home against Seattle. This episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code "COMON" at checkout at polokus.com for 15% off.

The Broncos visit Pittsburgh in Week 5 NFL action at Heinz Field in what is an important game for the Steelers who sit at 1-3. Preview the contest with Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack as the guys give their keys, name x-factors and make picks for who they think will take the W Sunday. This episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code "COMON" at checkout at polokus.com to save 15%.

It's another vent session for the team after another tough loss, this time coming at Lambeau Field for the Steelers at the hands of the Packers. The guys, Kyle, Donny and Joe, go into detail as they react to the game in Week 4 and dive into the quarterback situation with the recent play of Ben Roethlisberger. The guys also discuss Matt Canada and the defense. The episode of the COMON Network Podcast is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code "COMON" at checkout for 15% off at polokus.com.

Episode 79 of the pod features this week's Steelers Preview as the team breaks down the matchup in Green Bay at Lambeau Field against the 2-1 Packers, who work out of the NFC's North Division. Listen in for the team's keys, x-factors and see who they side with in picking this one. Today's episode is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code “COMON” at checkout at polokus.com for 15% off.

Kyle, Donny and Joe react to the loss to the Bengals in a way we haven't really done in a reaction episode yet since starting the pod. The guys have a lot of questions and a lot of disappointment in what has been in front of them so far from the Steelers and they're with you to ask questions, vent a bit and try to find some answers. This episode of the podcast is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code "COMON" at checkout for 15% off at polokus.com.

The Steelers shift focus after last Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders to the Bengals and the first AFC North matchup of the 2021 journey. The team talks their keys to the game, x-factors and make their picks. Also hear briefly from head coach Mike Tomlin and QB Ben Roethlisberger on the latest edition of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by Polokus. Use the code "COMON" for 15% off checkout for Primal Instinct Pre Workout at polokus.com

The team reacts to the 26-17 loss at the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders, including thoughts and takeaways, the turning point of the game and player of the game. The guys also discuss the first tailgating and live Heinz full capacity experience since 2019. Put a bow on the loss with us before the focus shifts to the Bengals. This episode is sponsored by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use the code "COMON" at checkout at polokus.com for 15% off.

Get set for the Steelers return to a full Heinz Field with the COMON Network's Steelers Preview for the Week 2 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack give their keys to the game, x-factors and make their picks. Plus, hear the breakdown on the Raiders from Steelers' HC Mike Tomlin on Episode 75 of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by Polokus. Use code COMON at checkout at polokus.com or 15% off Primal Instinct Pre Workout.

Kyle, Donny and Jack react to Pittsburgh's Week 1 victory in Orchard Park at the Buffalo Bills with their thoughts, takeaways, players of the game and turning points. Steelers Reaction is presented by Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use code "COMON" at checkout for 15% off your order at polokus.com.

Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack help prepare you for the upcoming 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers season by talking the TJ Watt extension, the difficulty of the schedule, the rookies and much more, including a chat with Buffalo news radio man and friend of the show Brendan Keany, keys to the Week 1 game at Buffalo and the guys give their picks. Episode 73 of the COMON Network Podcast is presented by the US Air Force Reserve and Polokus, and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout. Use code "COMON" at polokus.com during checkout for 15% off your order.

Your favorite trio returns for our yearly NFL preview, as Kyle, Donny and Joe go over their picks for how the divisions finish in the National Football League this season as well as who makes the Super Bowl and who wins the yearly awards. This episode of the COMON Network Podcast is presented by the US Air Force Reserve (afreserve.com/pittspodcast) and Polokus and its Primal Instinct Pre Workout (use "COMON" at checkout at polokus.com for 15% off).

Donny and the Capel Faithful boys get you ready for Pitt football season in our latest episode of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by the US Air Force Reseerve as well as Primal Instinct Primal Pre-Workout by Polokus. Donny and Joe then sit down with Greensburg-Salem grad and new Pitt receivers' coach Brennan Marion in Episode 71.

Donny and Joe are back to recap and react to the Steelers' preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles from Thursday, August 12. They give their thoughts, players of the game and more in this small reaction episode of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by the United States Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs that offer full-time benefits are available at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Visit them and learn more at afreserve.com/pittspodcast.

Donny and Joe resume Steelers Reaction as they break down the Steelers victory over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game in Canton as football returns to the limelight. This episode of the pod is presented by the United States Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs with full-time benefits are available at your fingertips. Go to afreserve.com/pittspodcast to learn more.

Donny and Joe return to catch up with recent retiree Tom McMillan, a historian, author and former VP of Communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Join us for this special interview on Episode 68 of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by the United States Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs where the benefits are full time are available at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Visit the AF Reserve site at afreserve.com/pittspodcast to learn more.

The podcast is back with a short but big interview with Kyle and Jack being joined by Pittsburgh native, former Plum Mustang turned Minnesota Twin Alex Kirilloff. They talk with Alex about his season, his big-league firsts, family, time at Plum and more. The episode is presented by the US Air Force Reserve, where part time jobs carry full time benefits at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Visit afreserve.com/pittspodcast to learn more.

Joe Smeltzer and Jack Hillgrove react to the Pittsburgh Penguins first round loss to the New York Islanders in six games. Joe and Jack discuss the woes in net from Tristan Jarry, the poor performances from some of the Penguins stars, and the future of Mike Sullivan as the head coach. Episode 66 is presented by the US Air Force Reserve. Find out more about their part-time jobs where the impact is full time at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Force Reserve Station at afreserve.com/pittspodcast.

Kyle, Donny and Joe are back to break down the Penguins and Islanders upcoming playoff series as the East Division champion Pens embark on another playoff journey. After that, they discuss the NFL schedule release and the Steelers' 2021-22 schedule and way-too-early expectations before finishing the episode with some discussion on the Pirates season so far. Episode 65 is presented by the US Air Force Reserve. Find out more about their part-time jobs where the impact if full-time at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station at afreserve.com/pittspodcast.

The guys are back with our 2021 NFL Draft Preview episode. Sean Saputo joins the show and Kyle, Donny and Joe to break down all things NFL draft from the needs of the Pittsburgh Steelers to their mocks for Round 1 and highlights on some of the local prospects from Pitt, WVU and PSU that could hear their names called this week. Also, the guys are joined by Episode 1 guest and NFL editor for The Score, Daniel Valente and Pitt center and draft prospect Jimmy Morrissey on the episode. It's presented by the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs with full-time benefits are available at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Learn more at afreserve.com/pittspodcast.

Episode 63 centers around the hottest topic in high school sports in Pittsburgh right now: the non-renewal of Pine-Richland Rams head coach Eric Kasperowicz and his staff after an 85-18 record in eight seasons, which include four district titles and two state titles, the fourth and second of which came just about five months ago. Kyle, Donny, Jack and Joe are joined by former Rams' QB, Pitt and James Madison QB and current Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Ben DiNucci as well as Kasperowicz's QB coach Todd Jochem. Jochem helps to detail the situation from an assistant coach's perspective and to continue to dispell the allegations of a culture of hazing and bullying in the program at Pine. Then the guys break down their thoughts on the mess of a situation. Today's episode is presented by the US Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs are available with full-time benefits at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve station. Learn more at afreserve.com/pittspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

Episode 62 is a very special episode and a standalone episode with nothing except our sit down with Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Emrick. Doc joined the pod to discuss a myriad of things including, but not limited to, his time covering the Pens in Pittsburgh for the Beaver County Times, teaching at Geneva College, his career in hockey and the sport itself, his very large vocabulary and much more. Doc and the guys, Kyle, Donny, Joe and Jack, also reflect on some of their favorite sporting memories. You won't want to miss this one, and you'll want to tell your friends to listen as well. Subscribe to our podcast for more and follow us on social media @COMONNetwork. This episode is sponsored by the US AF Reserve. Learn more about our wonderful partner at afreserve.com/pittspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

The team is back for our yearly baseball preview, getting you set for the 2021 Major League Baseball campaign. We talk about some of the big storylines going into the season, make our division and playoff picks as well as prognosticate who will win the three major yearly awards in each league. Plus, we preview the Pirates' season and chat with Carrick's own, 11-year MLB vet and current Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner. This episode is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Learn more at afreserve.com/pittspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

The COMON Network Podcast is back to preview the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kyle, Donny and Joe start the episode by breaking down some of their upset picks for early in the tournament before diving into their final four and national championship picks. The guys are then joined by COMON Network Betting Insider Matt Linden to discuss the tourney. Then, Nick Farrell, WU alum, anchor for Gold and Blue Nation and three-time WV Best Sports Anchor, joins the show to discuss the bracket as a whole, but especially the Mountaineers of WVU and the Big 12 teams in the dance. Today's episode is presented by the US Air Force Reserve. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

Kyle, Donny and Joe discuss the news of Ben Roethlisberger's new contract, JJ Watt signing with the Arizona Cardinals and fans being back at sporting events in Pittsburgh. They are also joined by 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller on the latest episode of the COMON Network Podcast, presented by the United States Air Force Reserve. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and share today's episode with everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

After a short break, we're back with the latest of the COMON Network Podcast. Episode 58 features our roundtable debate on who would be on a Pittsburgh sports' Mt. Rushmore as well as our conversation with former Pirates' SS Jack Wilson. Kyle, Donny, Joe and Ryan are back to bring you along for a fun ride talking Pittsburgh sports and all things baseball with Jumpin' Jack Flash. There's even some stories from Jack's dogs near the end of the interview. Episode 58 of the COMON Network podcast is presented by the United States Air Force Reserve. Part-time jobs offering full-time benefits are available at the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Go to AFReserve.com/pittspodcast to find out more! Enjoy, subscribe, rate and review. And of course, share it with your friends. COMON. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

Kyle, Donny and Joe return to put a bow on the end of the NFL season as they break down their thoughts on both Super Bowl LV and the 2020-21 NFL Awards and HOF class announcement. After that, they're joined by Josh Yohe of the Athletic to discuss the Penguins, most importantly the Ron Hextall and Brian Burke hirings before the guys give their own opinions on the front office shake up. Subscribe, rate and review. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support

Super Bowl LV is approaching quickly. It's time to get you ready for it the way we know how. Kyle, Donny and Joe are back to break the game down for you as the Chiefs look to go back to back and the Bucs become the first team in NFL history to play in the Super Bowl at home. In the back half of the episode after the team has given their MVP and game predictions, they're joined by new COMON Network betting insider Matt Linden. Together, they give you some good bets to lay the hammer down on and discuss where to go as well as Matt's stories on a trip to Las Vegas to view last year's big game and an all-time bad beat story. Subscribe, rate and review. COMON. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comon-network/support