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He's the king of Pittsburgh Sports Talk... The Super Genius, Mark Madden.

Mark Madden


    • Sep 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 9,232 EPISODES

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    The Mark Madden podcast has garnered a dedicated following over the years, and it's not hard to see why. Madden brings a unique perspective to his show, combining old school Pittsburgh cultural knowledge with modern-day analysis. His takes are often filled with facts, stats, and logic, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking listen. Additionally, Madden's interviewing skills are top-notch, as he thoroughly prepares for each interview and asks insightful questions.

    One of the best aspects of The Mark Madden podcast is Madden's ability to back up his arguments with evidence. He makes use of advanced analytics to support his claims about the performance of sports teams or players. This adds a layer of depth to his discussions and sets him apart from other sports commentators who rely solely on opinions. Furthermore, Madden doesn't pander to callers or listeners, which allows for a more genuine and honest conversation.

    While there are many positives to The Mark Madden podcast, there are some aspects that can be seen as negative. Some may argue that Madden's takes can be extreme at times, which may not resonate with all listeners. However, this can also be viewed as part of his charm and what draws people in. Additionally, some may find his style of delivery abrasive or confrontational. However, it should be noted that this approach is well-suited for those who appreciate straightforward and unfiltered commentary.

    In conclusion, The Mark Madden podcast is a must-listen for sports fans looking for an entertaining and informative show. Madden's well-thought-out takes backed by advanced analytics make for engaging discussions on various topics in the sports world. While his style may not be everyone's cup of tea, there is no denying that he is a talented interviewer who does his homework thoroughly. Whether you agree or disagree with him, one thing remains clear - Mark Madden knows how to entertain and inform his audience.



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    Latest episodes from Mark Madden

    HR 2- Marc Bulger on Backyard Brawl, Mr. Friday Afternoon's Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 40:00


    Mark is joined by WVU great Marc Bulger to hype the Backyard Brawl. Mr Friday Afternoon makes his football picks. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Tim Benz on Steelers, Bucco Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 32:30


    Mark is joined by Tim Benz as we continue previewing the Steelers and Seahawks on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show -Seahawks Preview, Fleury, Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 41:11


    Mark talks about Steelers and Seahawks, Marc Andre Fleury and Soup. Tommy Radio joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Josh Yohe on Sid, Gerry Dulac on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 41:12


    Josh Yohe joins Mark to talk about the Sidney Crosby news. Gerry Dulac joins to talk Steelers. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Josh Yohe on Sid, Gerry Dulac on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 44:09


    Josh Yohe joins Mark to talk about the Sidney Crosby news. Gerry Dulac joins to talk Steelers. Ask Mark Anything!

    HR 1 - Tyler Kennedy on Sid, Bucco Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 30:56


    Mark talks more about Sid and welcomes Tyler Kennedy to the program to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Tyler Kennedy on Sid, Bucco Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 32:18


    Mark talks more about Sid and welcomes Tyler Kennedy to the program to do so.

    Pregame Show - Skenes Screwed, Parody Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:52


    Mark talks about the Pirates screwing SKenes out of a win again, talks about the Sid thing some more, and some legendary parody musicians. Tommy Radio joins for it all See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Skenes Screwed, Parody Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 36:23


    Mark talks about the Pirates screwing SKenes out of a win again, talks about the Sid thing some more, and some legendary parody musicians. Tommy Radio joins for it all

    HR 2 - Paul Zeise on Pens & Steelers, Lanny Frattare Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 41:11


    Mark starts the second hour of the show talking to Paul Zeise about the Sidney Crosby rumors as well as about the last Steelers game, before being joined by former Pirates play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Paul Zeise on Pens & Steelers, Lanny Frattare Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 40:54


    Mark starts the second hour of the show talking to Paul Zeise about the Sidney Crosby rumors as well as about the last Steelers game, before being joined by former Pirates play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare. Ask Mark Anything!

    HR 1 - Bucco Roundup, Mike DeCourcy on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:07


    Mark does his regular Bucco Roundup segment, before bringing Mike DeCourcy onto the show to get his analysis of the Steelers' win against the Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Bucco Roundup, Mike DeCourcy on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:47


    Mark does his regular Bucco Roundup segment, before bringing Mike DeCourcy onto the show to get his analysis of the Steelers' win against the Jets.

    Pregame Show - Rodgers PFF Ranking, Crosby Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:47


    Mark and Tommy Radio discuss the inaccuracy of Aaron Rodgers' PFF Ranking, critiques on Broderick Jones' performance in the last Steelers game, and the continuing rumors around the possibility of Sidney Crosby leaving the Penguins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Rodgers PFF Ranking, Crosby Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:05


    Mark and Tommy Radio discuss the inaccuracy of Aaron Rodgers' PFF Ranking, critiques on Broderick Jones' performance in the last Steelers game, and the continuing rumors around the possibility of Sidney Crosby leaving the Penguins.

    HR 2 - Mike Defabo on Steelers, Josh Miller joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 41:46


    Mark is joined by Mike DeFabo for his weekly hit discussing the Steelers. Former Steeler punter Josh Miller joins Mark to do the same. ASK MARK ANYTHING! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Mike Defabo on Steelers, Josh Miller joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 43:46


    Mark is joined by Mike DeFabo for his weekly hit discussing the Steelers. Former Steeler punter Josh Miller joins Mark to do the same. ASK MARK ANYTHING!

    HR 1- Crosby's Agent, Pierre McGuire joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 32:10


    Mark talks more in depth about the Sidney Crosby story. Pierre McGuire joins to talk Ken Dryden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1- Crosby's Agent, Pierre McGuire joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 32:52


    Mark talks more in depth about the Sidney Crosby story. Pierre McGuire joins to talk Ken Dryden.

    Pregame Show - Crosby and Montreal?, Rodgers Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 38:08


    Mark Madden talks about the Crosby article in the Athletic today, and welcomes Tommy Radio to partake in that and Rodgers talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Crosby and Montreal?, Rodgers Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 38:12


    Mark Madden talks about the Crosby article in the Athletic today, and welcomes Tommy Radio to partake in that and Rodgers talk.

    HR 2 - Ken Dryden RIP, Chris Adamski on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 40:16


    Mark talks about the late great Ken Dryden after his passing over the weekend. Chris Adamski joins to break down the Steelers win. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Ken Dryden RIP, Chris Adamski on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 37:43


    Mark talks about the late great Ken Dryden after his passing over the weekend. Chris Adamski joins to break down the Steelers win. Ask Mark Anything!

    HR 1 - Steelers Jets, Matt Williamson joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 31:26


    Mark continues breaking down the Steelers win. Delivers the Bucco Roundup. Matt Williamson our football guru joins to talk about the win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Steelers Jets, Matt Williamson joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 32:11


    Mark continues breaking down the Steelers win. Delivers the Bucco Roundup. Matt Williamson our football guru joins to talk about the win.

    Pregame Show - Rodgers Revenge, The Run Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 35:55


    Mark talks about the Steeelers win over the Jets on the back of Aaron Rodgers. Tommy Radio joins to break down the game as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Rodgers Revenge, The Run Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 38:17


    Mark talks about the Steeelers win over the Jets on the back of Aaron Rodgers. Tommy Radio joins to break down the game as well.

    HR 2 - Phone Calls, Mr Friday Afternoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 38:33


    Mr Friday Afternoon makes his week 1 picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Phone Calls, Mr Friday Afternoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 41:37


    Mr Friday Afternoon makes his week 1 picks

    HR 1 - Steelers Prediction, Tim Benz joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 31:03


    Mark brings his Steelers official prediction to the table. Tim Benz joins this hour to talk Steelers Jets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Steelers Prediction, Tim Benz joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 31:16


    Mark brings his Steelers official prediction to the table. Tim Benz joins this hour to talk Steelers Jets.

    Pregame Show - Steelers Jets, Skenes Dominance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 38:32


    Mark Madden and Tommy Radio talk about the Steelers and Jets this Sunday, some Paul Skenes, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Steelers Jets, Skenes Dominance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 39:30


    Mark Madden and Tommy Radio talk about the Steelers and Jets this Sunday, some Paul Skenes, and more.

    HR 2 - Steve Byrne, Gerry Dulac on Steelers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 40:50


    Mark is joined by comedian Steve Byrne. Gerry Dulac makes his season debut for his weekly Steelers hit. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Steve Byrne, Gerry Dulac on Steelers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 43:53


    Mark is joined by comedian Steve Byrne. Gerry Dulac makes his season debut for his weekly Steelers hit. Ask Mark Anything!

    HR 1 - Ravens Pressure, Charlie Batch Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 29:25


    Mark plays a bite from Dan Orlovsky and talks about how the Ravens have the most pressure to win this year. CHarlie Batch joins the show to talk Steelers ahead of the season opener against the Jets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Ravens Pressure, Charlie Batch Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 30:24


    Mark plays a bite from Dan Orlovsky and talks about how the Ravens have the most pressure to win this year. CHarlie Batch joins the show to talk Steelers ahead of the season opener against the Jets

    Pregame Show - Talking Rodgers, Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 35:37


    Mark talks about Rodgers as he feels we almost don't talk enough about him. Tommy Radio joins for the festivities and a little Skenes talk too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pregame Show - Talking Rodgers, Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:18


    Mark talks about Rodgers as he feels we almost don't talk enough about him. Tommy Radio joins for the festivities and a little Skenes talk too.

    HR 2 - Paul Zeise on Steelers, Alan Saunders Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 41:26


    Mark starts the second hour talking about Cam Heyward and other Steelers topics with Paul Zeise, before bringing Alan Saunders onto the show to continue the Steelers football discussion. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Paul Zeise on Steelers, Alan Saunders Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 43:20


    Mark starts the second hour talking about Cam Heyward and other Steelers topics with Paul Zeise, before bringing Alan Saunders onto the show to continue the Steelers football discussion. Ask Mark Anything!

    HR 1 - Justin Fields, Bucco Roundup, Trai Essex Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 28:56


    Mark talks about how important this upcoming Steelers vs. Jets game is for QB Justin Fields, has his regular Bucco Roundup segment, and then is joined by former Steeler Trai Essex to talk Steelers football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Justin Fields, Bucco Roundup, Trai Essex Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 27:35


    Mark talks about how important this upcoming Steelers vs. Jets game is for QB Justin Fields, has his regular Bucco Roundup segment, and then is joined by former Steeler Trai Essex to talk Steelers football.

    The Pregame Show - Steelers Discussion, Heyward Update, Movie Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 35:04


    Mark and Tommy Radio discuss the upcoming Steelers game against the Jets, some news about Cam Heyward, the classic blockbuster film Jaws, as well as today's cinema-themed Trifecta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Pregame Show - Steelers Discussion, Heyward Update, Movie Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 33:53


    Mark and Tommy Radio discuss the upcoming Steelers game against the Jets, some news about Cam Heyward, the classic blockbuster film Jaws, as well as today's cinema-themed Trifecta.

    HR 2 - Pierre McGuire, Mike Defabo on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:50


    Pierre McGuire joins for his weekly segment on the show. Mike DeFabo joins to talk Steelers. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 2 - Pierre McGuire, Mike Defabo on Steelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:43


    Pierre McGuire joins for his weekly segment on the show. Mike DeFabo joins to talk Steelers. Ask Mark Anything

    HR 1 - Bucco Roundup, Matt Williamson joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 31:13


    Mark talks more about Cam and his podcast, delivers the Bucco Roundup, and is joined by Matt Williamson our football guru. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    HR 1 - Bucco Roundup, Matt Williamson joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 30:16


    Mark talks more about Cam and his podcast, delivers the Bucco Roundup, and is joined by Matt Williamson our football guru.

    The Pregame Show - Heyward Week 1, Chapel Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 37:49


    The Pregame show returns with Mark and Tommy Radio. Talking Steelers, Warren and Heyward. the College Football weekend as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Pregame Show - Heyward Week 1, Chapel Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 38:51


    The Pregame show returns with Mark and Tommy Radio. Talking Steelers, Warren and Heyward. the College Football weekend as well.

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