The Cook & Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (10-12:30pm), Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Tyler Kennedy: We have debuted a Pomp and Joe theme song by Geoffrey Lewis! Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal. TK's top five hockey players of all time. The Penguins have called up top goalie Sergei Murashov. Should the Pens play him against Washington? The Penguins play the Capitals tonight.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers are dependent on takeaways and sacks to win games. Hokie thinks the story for the Steelers is that they need around five sacks and win the turnover battle. Do the Steelers really NEED a No. 2 wide receiver? The Chargers have a great coach and quarterback. Chris Hoke thinks Justin Herbert is very difficult to play against and is the Steelers toughest challenge.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly said that Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are not far off from Jakobi Meyers. Marquez Valdes-Scantling said Aaron Rodgers is the reason he is with the Steelers. Alex Highsmith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Arturs Silovs will start against the Capitals. Should the Pirates sign JT Realmuto? Joe and Austin think he could be a Russell Martin type.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Some Steelers fans are still bitter with Cam Heyward for asking for a new contract and more money during the offseason. Jeff isn't ruling MVS out for Sunday. Jalen Ramsey is moving to safety and Joe thinks he has a chance to be a Rod Woodson HOF player later in his NFL career. The battles between Sid and Ovi in the players were incredible and we see it for the 99th time.

Jeff thinks there is going to be better injury news for the Steelers. Jeff isn't ruling MVS out for Sunday. Jalen Ramsey is moving to safety and Joe thinks he has a chance to be a Rod Woodson HOF player later in his NFL career. The battles between Sid and Ovi in the players were incredible and we see it for the 99th time!

Cam Heyward is having an incredible season. Heyward is on PFF's midseason All Pro team. The city was enraged with Cam Heyward over his contract, but we didn't think people are holding it against him as much. We were wrong. Some fans we talked to are still bitter.

Arthur Smith said they are trying to get Roman Wilson to not leave his feet. Alex Highsmith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Arturs Silovs will start against the Capitals. Should the Pirates sign JT Realmuto? Joe and Austin think he could be a Russell Martin type.

Mark Kaboly said that Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are not far off from Jakobi Meyers. Aaron Rodgers said there was probably more noise outside the facility about adding a No. 2 WR. Marquez Valdes-Scantling said Aaron Rodgers is the reason he is with the Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger called out the Steelers for giving him converted guard Kendrick Green at center.

The Chargers have a great coach and quarterback. Chris Hoke thinks Justin Herbert is very difficult to play against and is the Steelers toughest challenge. The Steelers need to be careful with Justin Herbert running. Does Hokie expect the Steelers to win in Los Angeles?

The Steelers are dependent on takeaways and sacks to win games. Hokie thinks the story for the Steelers is that they need around five sacks and win the turnover battle. He is fine with the Steelers not acquiring a No. 2 wide receiver. Do the Steelers really NEED a No. 2 wide receiver?

The Penguins have called up top goalie Sergei Murashov. Should the Penguins play him against Washington? We think he DEFINITELY should make his first start tonight.

We have debuted a Pomp and Joe theme song by Geoffrey Lewis! Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal. TK's top five hockey players of all time. Does Alex Ovechkin make the list?

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers did not make a trade at the NFL trade deadline. Bob thinks the Steelers should have offered a better deal for Jakobi Meyers. Pitt is ranked No. 24 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. The Penguins have placed Tristan Jarry on injured reserve and called up Sergei Murashov. Highlights of the Mike Tomlin press conference.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Did the Steelers make the right decision not trading for a No. 2 wide receiver? Mark believes we need to think about what receiver could fit into the offense. Mark said the Steelers called, but it was too expensive for some receivers who were not moved! Mark doesn't anticipate Elliott coming back. Jalen Ramsey is going to be the starting safety. Joe thought Kyle Dugger wasn't noticeable for the Steelers against Indianapolis, but a good thing.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Should the Penguins keep Harrison Brunicke with the NHL team? Steelers MVPs and MVPs at the halfway point of the NFL season. Pitt was ranked No. 24 in the initial College Football Playoff 2025 rankings. Stephen agrees with Bob that if Pitt goes to the ACC championship and doesn't win, it doesn't feel like they would get in.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: NFL picks at the halfway point of the season. Bob picks the Bills and Lions in his re-pick. Austin is staying with Bills-Lions as his original pick. Joe is picking Broncos-Eagles. Grading the Steelers trade deadline. Mike White's top WPIAL football head coaches since 2000.

Grading the Steelers trade deadline. Joe gives them a C-, Bob a C, and Austin a D. Bob said he hasn't seen enough from Yahya Black. He doesn't feel great about the Steelers defensive line. Mike White's top WPIAL football head coaches since 2000.

NFL picks at the halfway point of the season. Bob picks the Bills and Lions in his re-pick. Austin is staying with Bills-Lions as his original pick. Joe is picking Broncos-Eagles!

Pitt was ranked No. 24 in the initial College Football Playoff 2025 rankings. Stephen agrees with Bob that if Pitt goes to the ACC championship and doesn't win, it doesn't feel like they would get in. The five highest-ranked conference champions, regardless if they are power conferences or not, make the playoff.

Should the Penguins keep Harrison Brunicke with the NHL team? We want to see Sergai Murashov in net on Thursday. The Steelers are the .... best team in the NFL?

Mark doesn't anticipate Elliott coming back. Jalen Ramsey is going to be the starting safety. Joe thought Kyle Dugger wasn't noticeable for the Steelers against Indianapolis, but a good thing.

Mark believes we need to think about what receiver could fit into the offense. Mark said the Steelers called, but it was too expensive for some receivers who were not moved. He is a little concerned for Roman Wilson after the fumble.

The Penguins have placed Tristan Jarry on injured reserve and called up Sergei Murashov. This will be our first chance to see Murashov, the Penguins top goalie prospect. The Pirates placed Ji Hwan Bae and Liover Peguero on waivers. Big Ben thinks the Steelers need to throw the ball to DK Metcalf more. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

The Steelers did not make a trade at the NFL trade deadline. Bob thinks the Steelers should have offered a better deal for Jakobi Meyers. Pitt is ranked in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Will Pitt make the College Football Playoff if they win out??

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Today is the NFL trade deadline at 4pm. Should the Steelers add? Are they good enough to add to the roster? The Steelers have beaten two 7-2 teams. The Steelers released Beanie Bishop from the practice squad. Should the Steelers trade Alex Highsmith? Is Jonnu Smith expendable in the offense? Who is the most memorable Steelers player of all time?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers could look to add at wide receiver, cornerback, and safety before the trade deadline. Farabaugh said the Marquez Valdes-Scantling move is minimal and doesn't preclude the Steelers from adding another receiver. Nick highly doubts the Steelers will trade Alex Highsmith. The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Mike Tomlin Press Conference and our reaction. Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Are the Steelers all in this season? Brian doesn't think so and wouldn't trade significant capital. The Saints have traded Rasheed Shahid to the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets are trading Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks!

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Brian Batko: All is quiet for the Steelers on trade deadline day. Should the Steelers have traded for Jakobi Meyers or Rashid Shaheed? Brian Batko joins as we discuss the Mike Tomlin press conference. Mike Tomlin had no interest in talking about Beanie Bishop and Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the practice squad. Will the Steelers make a significant trade before 4pm? The Colts traded for All-Pro corner Sauce Gardner.

Trading for Mike Williams and Preston Smith didn't do much for them last season. The Colts traded for All-Pro corner Sauce Gardner. The Colts are going all in. ESPN reporter Rich Cimini said Sauce Gardner was caught off guard. Brian wants to see the Steelers add another defensive lineman.

All is quiet for the Steelers on trade deadline day. Should the Steelers have traded for Jakobi Meyers or Rashid Shaheed? Mike Tomlin had no interest in talking about Beanie Bishop and Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the practice squad.

Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Are the Steelers all in this season? The Saints have traded Rasheed Shahid to the Seattle Seahawks. WOW. The Jets are trading Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks!

Mike Tomlin's press conference before the Steelers play the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Jaguars have acquired wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. The Steelers missed out and the Raiders only acquired a 4th and 6th-round pick. Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers were interested in Meyers.

The Steelers could look to add at wide receiver, cornerback, and safety before the trade deadline. Jakobi Meyers is the big name we are looking at from the Raiders. Farabaugh said the Marquez Valdes-Scantling move is minimal and doesn't preclude the Steelers from adding another receiver. BREAKING: The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.

Who would you feel really bad about the Steelers playing in the playoffs? The Chiefs would make them uncomfortable, but they're not in the playoffs right now. Should the Steelers trade Alex Highsmith? Is Jonnu Smith expendable in the offense? Who is the most memorable Steelers player of all time?

Today is the NFL trade deadline at 4pm. Should the Steelers add? Are they good enough to add to the roster? The Steelers have beaten two 7-2 teams. The Steelers released Beanie Bishop from the practice squad. The Steelers most need to add a wide receiver.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Pittsburgh forced six turnovers and made an offense scoring over 30 points per game look completely lost. The Steelers had the best defensive performance in the NFL this season and dominated the best offense in football. Joe gives Mike Tomlin an A+ for his coaching job against Indianapolis. We hear from Steelers fans on the victory.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe thinks any Steelers defense that ever existed would have been proud to call that defensive effort their own. The Steelers played tough and physical. Bob was the emcee at the Steelers 20-year anniversary celebration of the Super Bowl XL champions! Bob shares a great story of how Dan Rooney handed Bill Cowher rosary beads during the 2005 season and he kept them with him during games.