The Cook & Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, December 1st, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: This was one of the worst football weekends in Pittsburgh sports history. Pitt and the Steelers were both dominated at Acrisure. The story for Joe is the fanbase turning on the Steelers and Mike Tomlin. The Bills rushed for an Acrisure Stadium record for an opponent against the Steelers and the most rushing yards by an opponent in Pittsburgh since Buffalo in 1975.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers are 6-11 in their last 17 games. Bob doesn't think their offensive structure is good. Is this it for Aaron Rodgers? Mike Tomlin talks about road venues as hostile environments, the Steelers own stadium has become a hostile environment against them with the fire Tomlin chants and booing Renegade.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Bob had dinner with Jim Nantz and the CBS producer! Bob said Nantz thinks the Steelers are a good team, but are giving up historic numbers. Trai Essex said Patrick Queen is not a Steelers linebacker like James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons, and Ryan Shazier. Patrick Queen fired back, Grading the Steelers offense and defense against the Bills.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh and is going to be arguably the biggest event in NFL history. Joe wonders if a small fire Tomlin chant balloons into larger chants, and sell the team chants could spark even more turmoil for the team. Pitt had a chance to make the ACC Championship, but lost. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin leaves before the College Football Playoff to go and coach LSU.

Pitt had a chance to make the ACC Championship, but lost. If Duke wins the ACC, the ACC will not have a team. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin leaves before the College Football Playoff to go and coach LSU. Austin makes the case that the system in college football is broken.

The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh and is going to be arguably the biggest event in NFL history. Joe wonders if a small fire Tomlin chant balloons into larger chants, and sell the team chants. Could you imagine that happening at the draft?

Is Rodgers going to last the rest of the year as the starter? Ray Fittipaldo's report card. The quarterbacks get an F. Joe gives the running backs a D. The receivers get an F. Bob doesn't think Broderick Jones should earn his 5th year.

Bob had dinner with Jim Nantz and the CBS producer! Bob said Nantz thinks the Steelers are a good team, but are giving up historic numbers. Trai Essex said Patrick Queen is not a Steelers linebacker like James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons, and Ryan Shazier. Patrick Queen fired back.

The fire Tomlin chants don't surprise us. Joe thinks Art Rooney II is the larger problem. Mike Tomlin talks about road venues as hostile environments, the Steelers OWN STADIUM has become a hostile environment against them. Joe says, maybe it wasn't Matt Canada.

Joe thinks if Mason Rudolph would have led the Steelers to a touchdown drive, that he would have stayed in. Bob doesn't think their offensive structure is good. Is this it for Aaron Rodgers? What's the problem? The quarterback, receivers, or the scheme?

Steelers fans were restless booing at the game on Sunday. Cam Heyward said the crowd can do what it wants and the Steelers didn't play well. The Steelers are in 9th place, with the Chiefs 10th. The only route to the playoffs is the division.

This was one of the worst football weekends in Pittsburgh sports history. Pitt and the Steelers were both dominated at Acrisure. The story for Joe is the fanbase turning on the Steelers and Mike Tomlin. Cam Heyward complained that Josh Allen kneed him and was why Heyward had a 15-yard penalty on a Bills touchdown. T.J. Watt said he has never seen a team run the same play over and over again.

Fans seem to be turning on Mike Tomlin, former players fed up with Steelers play on the field, is now the time for Hines Ward to make the Hall of Fame and more!

Recapping the Thanksgiving football outcomes and what it means for the Steelers. The Chiefs are on the outside looking in but still scare everyone if they make the playoffs. Lamar doesn't look right still but Burrow looked very good. Could the AFC North winner finish at 8-9? Should Steelers fans feel better or worse after Bengals/Ravens? Callers weigh in. The Lions might not be as tough for the Steelers than initially thought. A caller has soured on the Steelers after the loss to the Bears. The tiebreakers between Steelers and Ravens would likely go to Baltimore. Donny is putting his Christmas decorations up today. Real tree or fake tree? What counts as Christmas movies? Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his Thanksgiving, Donny loves pumpkin pie, the outlook for Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, Asante Samuel, what Jones' injury means for the OL and the jumbo sets, could it be time for the TEs to have a big game, Ray's score prediction. Karlo Zovko joins to discuss the state playoff games, the problems with Cumberland Valley as the host, if Highmark could be a venue for big games going forward, how many of the WPIAL teams does he expect to move on, Central Catholic vs Harrisburg, Avonworth's incredible success, ranking the likeliest WPIAL teams to move on. Sal Capaccio joins to discuss his Thanksgiving preferences, the notable injuries for the Bills, highlighting their struggles at WR and the curious case of Keon Coleman, Larry O, how Bills fans have been feeling. Sal loves Pittsburgh. A Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - Brian Kelly gets paid $53 mil not to coach, are we underestimating how incredible the OKC dominance has been, will the Pens make the playoffs? Nate Breisinger joins to discuss Pitt vs Miami, flashbacks to Kenny Pickett's upset of Miami, who Pitt fans need to be aware of for Miami, who needs to have a big game for the Panthers, his score prediction, where Pitt could end up in bowl season. Could Pitt and Penn State square off? Football picks - BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers is in vs the Bills Sunday.

Nate Breisinger joins to discuss Pitt vs Miami, flashbacks to Kenny Pickett's upset of Miami, who Pitt fans need to be aware of for Miami, who needs to have a big game for the Panthers, his score prediction, where Pitt could end up in bowl season. Could Pitt and Penn State square off? Football picks - BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers is in vs the Bills Sunday.

Recapping the Thanksgiving football outcomes and what it means for the Steelers. The Chiefs are on the outside looking in but still scare everyone if they make the playoffs. Lamar doesn't look right still but Burrow looked very good. Could the AFC North winner finish at 8-9? Should Steelers fans feel better or worse after Bengals/Ravens? Callers weigh in. The Lions might not be as tough for the Steelers than initially thought. A caller has soured on the Steelers after the loss to the Bears. The tiebreakers between Steelers and Ravens would likely go to Baltimore. Donny is putting his Christmas decorations up today. Real tree or fake tree? What counts as Christmas movies? 

Football picks - BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers is in vs the Bills Sunday.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his Thanksgiving, Donny loves pumpkin pie, the outlook for Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, Asante Samuel, what Jones' injury means for the OL and the jumbo sets, could it be time for the TEs to have a big game, Ray's score prediction. Karlo Zovko joins to discuss the state playoff games, the problems with Cumberland Valley as the host, if Highmark could be a venue for big games going forward, how many of the WPIAL teams does he expect to move on, Central Catholic vs Harrisburg, Avonworth's incredible success, ranking the likeliest WPIAL teams to move on.

Nate Breisinger joins to discuss Pitt vs Miami, flashbacks to Kenny Pickett's upset of Miami, who Pitt fans need to be aware of for Miami, who needs to have a big game for the Panthers, his score prediction, where Pitt could end up in bowl season. Could Pitt and Penn State square off?

Sal Capaccio joins to discuss his Thanksgiving preferences, the notable injuries for the Bills, highlighting their struggles at WR and the curious case of Keon Coleman, Larry O, how Bills fans have been feeling. Sal loves Pittsburgh. A Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - Brian Kelly gets paid $53 mil not to coach, are we underestimating how incredible the OKC dominance has been, will the Pens make the playoffs?

A Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - Brian Kelly gets paid $53 mil not to coach, are we underestimating how incredible the OKC dominance has been, will the Pens make the playoffs?

Sal Capaccio joins to discuss his Thanksgiving preferences, the notable injuries for the Bills, highlighting their struggles at WR and the curious case of Keon Coleman, Larry O, how Bills fans have been feeling. Sal loves Pittsburgh.

Karlo Zovko joins to discuss the state playoff games, the problems with Cumberland Valley as the host, if Highmark could be a venue for big games going forward, how many of the WPIAL teams does he expect to move on, Central Catholic vs Harrisburg, Avonworth's incredible success, ranking the likeliest WPIAL teams to move on.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his Thanksgiving, Donny loves pumpkin pie, the outlook for Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, Asante Samuel, what Jones' injury means for the OL and the jumbo sets, could it be time for the TEs to have a big game, Ray's score prediction.

Donny is putting his Christmas decorations up today. Real tree or fake tree? What counts as Christmas movies?

Recapping the Thanksgiving football outcomes and what it means for the Steelers. The Chiefs are on the outside looking in but still scare everyone if they make the playoffs. Lamar doesn't look right still but Burrow looked very good. Could the AFC North winner finish at 8-9? Should Steelers fans feel better or worse after Bengals/Ravens? Callers weigh in. The Lions might not be as tough for the Steelers than initially thought. A caller has soured on the Steelers after the loss to the Bears. The tiebreakers between Steelers and Ravens would likely go to Baltimore.

Bob surprisingly arrives right at the start of the show. How do the Steelers keep getting torched defensively? It's starting to sound like there's issues inside the house. Reacting to comments by current and former Steelers, as well as the national media, all of which are concerning to hear. What is the team's identity? They want to be a bully but have failed to do so. Why is Tomlin still in charge of the defense? Colin Cowherd put the non-losing streak in perspective. Is Art Rooney ok with this annually? Nick Wright thinks trading Tomlin should be on the table. Tomlin can still salvage things by winning in the playoffs this year. Callers chime in and aren't happy. The Steelers side with the coach over the GM. The General is giving away a Hines Ward jersey card. Will Ward get in the HOF? Will Aaron Rodgers reveal if he was medically cleared? We take more calls on Tomlin. Joe would not want to be a pilot. We're all afraid of heights. Bob was stuck in an elevator with his whole family. Sifting through Travis Williams' comments about the Pirates spending this offseason. There could be ulterior motives for their spending. Could a salary floor drive Nutting out of ownership? Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! Mark Kaboly is in the house, and Joe recounts his favorite Steelers/Bills matchups, including when Stevie Johnson blamed God. Rapid fire with Kaboly. Sean Gentille joins to create a foursome. The guys give their Steelers Bills predictions, if Tomlin will be back, if Rodgers will play this week, It shifts into a darkness retreat and throwing axes. Which AFC team should we trust the most? How about the NFC? The segment goes off the rails. Bob hates pumpkin pie. Tristan Jarry gets the start tonight. They make their predictions for Pens and Steelers.

Bob surprisingly arrives right at the start of the show. How do the Steelers keep getting torched defensively? It's starting to sound like there's issues inside the house. Reacting to comments by current and former Steelers, as well as the national media, all of which are concerning to hear. What is the team's identity? They want to be a bully but have failed to do so. Why is Tomlin still in charge of the defense? Colin Cowherd put the non-losing streak in perspective. Is Art Rooney ok with this annually? Nick Wright thinks trading Tomlin should be on the table. Tomlin can still salvage things by winning in the playoffs this year. Callers chime in and aren't happy. The Steelers side with the coach over the GM. The General is giving away a Hines Ward jersey card. Will Ward get in the HOF?

Will Aaron Rodgers reveal if he was medically cleared? We take more calls on Tomlin. Joe would not want to be a pilot. We're all afraid of heights. Bob was stuck in an elevator with his whole family. Sifting through Travis Williams' comments about the Pirates spending this offseason. There could be ulterior motives for their spending. Could a salary floor drive Nutting out of ownership?

Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! Mark Kaboly is in the house, and Joe recounts his favorite Steelers/Bills matchups, including when Stevie Johnson blamed God. Rapid fire with Kaboly. 

Sean Gentille joins to create a foursome. The guys give their Steelers Bills predictions, if Tomlin will be back, if Rodgers will play this week, It shifts into a darkness retreat and throwing axes. Which AFC team should we trust the most? How about the NFC? The segment goes off the rails. Bob hates pumpkin pie. Tristan Jarry gets the start tonight. They make their predictions for Pens and Steelers.

Bob hates pumpkin pie. Tristan Jarry gets the start tonight. They make their predictions for Pens and Steelers.

Sean Gentille joins to create a foursome. The guys give their Steelers Bills predictions, if Tomlin will be back, if Rodgers will play this week, It shifts into a darkness retreat and throwing axes. Which AFC team should we trust the most? How about the NFC? The segment goes off the rails

Mark Kaboly is in the house, and Joe recounts his favorite Steelers/Bills matchups, including when Stevie Johnson blamed God. Rapid fire with Kaboly. 

Nick Kostas joins to discuss his bets with Starkey, previewing the Thanksgiving games. Joe isn't believing in the Bears. Joe and Nick disagree about Steelers/Bills, the Steelers outlook to win the division. an NBA question! 

Sifting through Travis Williams' comments about the Pirates spending this offseason. There could be ulterior motives for their spending. Could a salary floor drive Nutting out of ownership?

Will Aaron Rodgers reveal if he was medically cleared? We take more calls on Tomlin. Joe would not want to be a pilot. We're all afraid of heights. Bob was stuck in an elevator with his whole family.

Why is Tomlin still in charge of the defense? Colin Cowherd put the non-losing streak in perspective. Is Art Rooney ok with this annually? Nick Wright thinks trading Tomlin should be on the table. Tomlin can still salvage things by winning in the playoffs this year. Callers chime in and aren't happy. The Steelers side with the coach over the GM. The General is giving away a Hines Ward jersey card. Will Ward get in the HOF?

Bob surprisingly arrives right at the start of the show. How do the Steelers keep getting torched defensively? It's starting to sound like there's issues inside the house. Reacting to comments by current and former Steelers, as well as the national media, all of which are concerning to hear. What is the team's identity? They want to be a bully but have failed to do so.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The offensive philosophy is a major problem. The Steelers' philosophy is outdated. Patrick Queen said the Steelers have schematic issues with the defense. James Harrison said the Steelers have a trash defensive scheme and might be outcoached.