The Cook & Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, September 8th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers and Jets put on a show in one of the best games of Week 1. The Steelers have a quarterback. Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns and looked solid. Do you feel better or worse about the Steelers today? Chris Boswell has made 82 of 88 field goal attempts in the fourth quarter.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Broderick Jones is a big concern. Jones gave up three sacks. We thought JJ Watt did a good job on the broadcast. The defense allowed over 170 yards rushing to the Jets and went up and down the field all first half. West Virginia lost to Ohio and lost out on the opportunity to host College GameDay against Pitt.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Fans wonder if the Steelers should bring in Jabrill Peppers at safety if DeShon Elliott is out. Aaron Rodgers said he's happy to beat everyone associated with the Jets. The Steelers gave in to Cam Heyward and awarded him a $3 million incentive-based sweetener based on the playoffs. The Jets ran for 182 yards. Around the NFL to each game.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: The Steelers posted 34 points in the season opener and looked like the most explosive offense of any since the Ben Roethlisberger era. We have some concerns about the running game and defense. Grading the Steelers coaching, offense, and defense. Should Aaron Rodgers be the NFL QB of the Week? Bubba Chandler got pushed around by the Brewers.

Russell Wilson will remain the Giants starter. Should Aaron Rodgers be the NFL QB of the Week? Bob thinks Josh Allen should earn it over Rodgers with their deficit. George Pickens looked disinterested in Cowboys-Eagles. Bubba Chandler got pushed around by the Brewers.

The Steelers posted 34 points in the season opener and looked like the most explosive offense of any since the Ben Roethlisberger era. We have some concerns about the running game and defense. Grading the Steelers coaching, offense, and defense. Aaron Rodgers gets an A+.

Around the NFL. The Bills had a 0.9% win probability. The Bengals survived against Cleveland. Russell Wilson played poorly for the Giants. It was a struggle in Denver.

Alex Highsmith had eight pressures in the game. Are the Miami Hurricanes for real? Fans wonder if the Steelers should bring in Jabrill Peppers at safety if DeShon Elliott is out. Aaron Rodgers said he's happy to beat everyone associated with the Jets. The Steelers awarded Cam Heyward a $3 million incentive-based sweetener.

The Steelers defense stood up on the final drive when it had to. One caller is concerned about Joey Porter, who got hurt during the game. West Virginia lost to Ohio and lost out on the opportunity to host College GameDay against Pitt. There was significant speculation GameDay was going to Morgantown if both teams were 2-0 this week.

Do the Steelers still need a No. 2 receiver? Broderick Jones is a big concern. Jones gave up three sacks. We thought JJ Watt did a good job on the broadcast. The Steelers defense struggled, especially in the first half.

Chris Boswell has made 82 of 88 field goal attempts in the fourth quarter. Boswell easily made a 60-yard field goal that won the game. It could have been good from 70. Aaron Rodgers can still play. Justin Fields showed a ton against the Steelers. We hear from Steelers fans.

The Steelers and Jets put on a show in one of the best games of Week 1. The Steelers have a quarterback. Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns and looked solid. Rodgers was motivated to beat the Jets. The running game and offensive line were problems. The big story is the Steelers scored 34 points and kept up with the Jets the entire game.

The Steelers begin the 2025 season. We have overs and unders, our season predictions, what to expect from the offense and defense and everything you need to know for the opening game against the Jets!

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey, Donny Football, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, September 5th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Steelers-Jets is the most INTRIGUING matchup of Week 1. Aaron Rodgers vs. Justin Fields is the second matchup between quarterbacks that started for the OTHER team the year before. If it goes bad, this is it for Aaron Rodgers. The Jets are not a great team. The Steelers just can't miss this opportunity.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Cam Heyward had a veterans day off Thursday. It could get ugly if he doesn't practice today. Ray guesses a sweetener deal would only be for $1-2 million. Deadlines typically get things done. Ray has the Steelers winning 13-9. The Numbers Game.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Nick has the Steelers making the playoffs and being better than the Bengals. Nick likes the additions in the secondary. He thinks the Steelers can also be a top 5 defense. Nick picks 10 wins. George Pickens already made business decisions with bad effort. Paul Skenes dominated the Dodgers. Joe thinks the Pirates can be a Wild Card team next year. We believe Don Kelly will be back. Red Zone will have one min of commercials.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Bob thinks Paul Skenes might ALREADY be the best pitcher in Pirates history. Skenes is rubbing off other pitchers and the Pirates are benefitting. Braxton Ashcraft and others have pitched well and Skenes has a great relationship with the staff. Week 1 picks. Joe and Austin have the Steelers beating the Jets. Donny has the Steelers losing to the Jets.

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers start the season 1-0?

Bob thinks Paul Skenes might ALREADY be the best pitcher in Pirates history. Skenes is rubbing off other pitchers and the Pirates are benefitting. Braxton Ashcraft and others have pitched well and Skenes has a great relationship with the staff.

George Pickens already made business decisions with bad effort. Paul Skenes dominated the Dodgers. Joe thinks the Pirates can be a Wild Card team next year. We believe Don Kelly will be back. Red Zone will have one min of commercials.

Nick has the Steelers making the playoffs and being better than the Bengals. Nick likes the additions in the secondary. He thinks the Steelers can also be a top 5 defense. Nick picks 10 wins. Nick has the Steelers beating the New York Jets 20-10.

The Numbers Game for Steelers-Jets

Cam Heyward had a veterans day off Thursday. It could get ugly if he doesn't practice today. Ray guesses a sweetener deal would only be for $1-2 million. Deadlines typically get things done. Ray has the Steelers winning 13-9.

The Jets are not a great team. The Steelers just can't miss this opportunity. Joe thinks it's a big game because the Jets are bad. But Donny won't go that far. Joe thinks it's not a blowout though. We hear from Steelers fans on how the Steelers will do this year!

Steelers-Jets is the most INTRIGUING matchup of Week 1. Aaron Rodgers vs. Justin Fields is the second matchup between quarterbacks that started for the OTHER team the year before. If it goes bad, this is it for Aaron Rodgers. Our Steelers record predictions and if they win a playoff game.

Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani and Tyler Kennedy mention some of their favorite, recent bloopers that have happened involving Pittsburgh sports players and teams.

Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani and Tyler Kennedy discuss a story recently published that suggests NHL star Connor McDavid could become a free agent soon. Would the Penguins be willing to pay to acquire him?

Cam Heyward practiced again! Though, his podcast answer about his intentions to play on Sunday have left many fans upset. Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani and Tyler Kennedy discuss the benefits and drawbacks of athletes hosting and producing their own podcasts.

Joe continues to trim weight and he's close to his goal. Bob commends him. We open a 6 pack - Heyward's status for Sunday, we examine it from the perspectives of Cam, the Steelers, and fans, are pass rushers becoming overvalued, would Cam get booed, the Jets are down a key player, Konnor Griffin had an injury scare but seems to be alright. Aaron Glenn has been asked frequently about Aaron Rodgers, Don Kelly is basically .500 as the manager and perhaps has done enough to keep his job, Tommy Pham is growing on Joe, why can't instant replay determine clear missed calls in baseball still, Jaylen Warren's extension, the General offers up an Ohtani card.

Both Pomp and Joe have bold takes for NFL MVPs - Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix. Defensive coaches ranked the offensive coaches anonymously. Kyle Shanahan is #1. Is Arthur Smith in the same realm as the best guys? He was listed as an honorable mention. Pomp says most of his callers on the Nightly Sports Call have been critical of Cam. Would Cam want to see the Steelers get shredded if he sits out against the Jets? What happens if they win?

Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).

Joe continues to trim weight and he's close to his goal. Bob commends him. We open a 6 pack - Heyward's status for Sunday, we examine it from the perspectives of Cam, the Steelers, and fans, are pass rushers becoming overvalued, would Cam get booed, the Jets are down a key player, Konnor Griffin had an injury scare but seems to be alright. Aaron Glenn has been asked frequently about Aaron Rodgers, Don Kelly is basically .500 as the manager and perhaps has done enough to keep his job, Tommy Pham is growing on Joe, why can't instant replay determine clear missed calls in baseball still, Jaylen Warren's extension, the General offers up an Ohtani card. Both Pomp and Joe have bold takes for NFL MVPs - Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix. Defensive coaches ranked the offensive coaches anonymously. Kyle Shanahan is #1. Is Arthur Smith in the same realm as the best guys? He was listed as an honorable mention. Pomp says most of his callers on the Nightly Sports Call have been critical of Cam. Would Cam want to see the Steelers get shredded if he sits out against the Jets? What happens if they win? Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions). Reviewing the early returns for the top college QB prospects. Pomp likes Nussmeier. We all need to see more from Allar, but he looked good vs Nevada. Belichick's debut was a disaster, can Pitt surpass expectations? Joe is working on his greatest Pittsburgh bloopers of the century.

Reviewing the early returns for the top college QB prospects. Pomp likes Nussmeier. We all need to see more from Allar, but he looked good vs Nevada. Belichick's debut was a disaster, can Pitt surpass expectations? Joe is working on his greatest Pittsburgh bloopers of the century and we discuss many choices.

Joe is working on his greatest Pittsburgh bloopers of the century and we discuss many choices.

Reviewing the early returns for the top college QB prospects. Pomp likes Nussmeier. We all need to see more from Allar, but he looked good vs Nevada. Belichick's debut was a disaster, can Pitt surpass expectations?

An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).

Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year.

Pomp says most of his callers on the Nightly Sports Call have been critical of Cam. Would Cam want to see the Steelers get shredded if he sits out against the Jets? What happens if they win?

Both Pomp and Joe have bold takes for NFL MVPs - Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix. Defensive coaches ranked the offensive coaches anonymously. Kyle Shanahan is #1. Is Arthur Smith in the same realm as the best guys? He was listed as an honorable mention

Aaron Glenn has been asked frequently about Aaron Rodgers, Don Kelly is basically .500 as the manager and perhaps has done enough to keep his job, Tommy Pham is growing on Joe, why can't instant replay determine clear missed calls in baseball still, Jaylen Warren's extension, the General offers up an Ohtani card.