The Cook & Joe Show

How would a fight between Callas and Bechtold turn out? This is a historically mediocre version of Steelers/Ravens. The buzz has died down even from a year ago. However, this is a huge game for Tomlin. John Harbaugh is under some pressure, too. Can they ever get over the lump with Lamar Jackson? This is a massive swing for playoff odds. Do Steelers fans even want to make the playoffs? But a win will get fans excited again. Even if the Steelers lose out, they probably won't get a great draft pick. Joe really benefits from protein bars during the show. Lamar looked more healthy last week. Joe is taking the Ravens, as does Donny, albeit in a lower scoring game. Have the Steelers become the Eagles "Dream Team" in terms of disappointment? Will the Steelers attendance take a hit with another loss? Calls on the Steelers, one expecting a collapse and a Tomlin resignation. Another caller expects the Steelers to win in Baltimore. George Pickens reverted to his true self last night, but he still was probably worth keeping for one more year. "Timeliness" has been a problem for Pickens this season. We remember Antonio Brown in a hot air balloon. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the struggles of both the Steelers and Ravens, if Mason is the best option currently. the outlook for Freiermuth, how much we'll see Adam Thielen, has TJ Watt lost a step, Heyward's play, the differences between the Steelers and Ravens in addressing their secondaries, free association, who has been the Steelers MVP? It's the internationally acclaimed numbers game: - 1,672, the Steelers yards differential over their past 17 games; 48 - Muth's percentage of snaps this season; 41.7 - Steelers conversion rate on 4th downs; 45 - Ben's TDs vs the Ravens; 22 - Lamar's record-season wins in December and later; 15 - Lamar's TD passes this year; 0 - Lamar Jackson has no TD passes in 3 straight starts; 1 - turnovers from Darius Slay; 5 - Lamar giveaways since week 11, the most in the NFL; 8 - receptions by Adam Thielen; 39.4 - Lamar's completion percentage on passes traveling 10 yards; 40 - the number of Steelers/Ravens games that have been one-possession contests; 39.3 - million dollars spent on Mark Andrews; 3 - since 2019, the Steelers are 3-30-1 when they lose the turnover battle. The Pirates made a trade for "the password", but Joe has a bad feeling about it. Donny seems more optimistic. This is definitely not a proven hitter. Who are some actual options for big-name hitters? Are the Pens going to be a playoff team? They've been the most entertaining team in town. Maybe the Pens should be a blueprint for the Steelers. Ron has been spotted in Pittsburgh. The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - LeBron James 10-point streak ends, Penn State looks like it has it's next head coach. Steelers/Ravens quiz turned ugly. Donny prevailed but both guys struggled. College and NFL picks and Steelers over/unders.

How would a fight between Callas and Bechtold turn out? This is a historically mediocre version of Steelers/Ravens. The buzz has died down even from a year ago. However, this is a huge game for Tomlin. John Harbaugh is under some pressure, too. Can they ever get over the lump with Lamar Jackson? This is a massive swing for playoff odds. Do Steelers fans even want to make the playoffs? But a win will get fans excited again. Even if the Steelers lose out, they probably won't get a great draft pick. Joe really benefits from protein bars during the show. Lamar looked more healthy last week. Joe is taking the Ravens, as does Donny, albeit in a lower scoring game. Have the Steelers become the Eagles "Dream Team" in terms of disappointment? Will the Steelers attendance take a hit with another loss? Calls on the Steelers, one expecting a collapse and a Tomlin resignation. Another caller expects the Steelers to win in Baltimore. George Pickens reverted to his true self last night, but he still was probably worth keeping for one more year. "Timeliness" has been a problem for Pickens this season. We remember Antonio Brown in a hot air balloon.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the struggles of both the Steelers and Ravens, if Mason is the best option currently. the outlook for Freiermuth, how much we'll see Adam Thielen, has TJ Watt lost a step, Heyward's play, the differences between the Steelers and Ravens in addressing their secondaries, free association, who has been the Steelers MVP? It's the internationally acclaimed numbers game: - 1,672, the Steelers yards differential over their past 17 games; 48 - Muth's percentage of snaps this season; 41.7 - Steelers conversion rate on 4th downs; 45 - Ben's TDs vs the Ravens; 22 - Lamar's record-season wins in December and later; 15 - Lamar's TD passes this year; 0 - Lamar Jackson has no TD passes in 3 straight starts; 1 - turnovers from Darius Slay; 5 - Lamar giveaways since week 11, the most in the NFL; 8 - receptions by Adam Thielen; 39.4 - Lamar's completion percentage on passes traveling 10 yards; 40 - the number of Steelers/Ravens games that have been one-possession contests; 39.3 - million dollars spent on Mark Andrews; 3 - since 2019, the Steelers are 3-30-1 when they lose the turnover battle.

The Pirates made a trade for "the password", but Joe has a bad feeling about it. Donny seems more optimistic. This is definitely not a proven hitter. Who are some actual options for big-name hitters? Are the Pens going to be a playoff team? They've been the most entertaining team in town. Maybe the Pens should be a blueprint for the Steelers. Ron has been spotted in Pittsburgh. The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - LeBron James 10-point streak ends, Penn State looks like it has it's next head coach;

Steelers/Ravens quiz turned ugly. Donny prevailed but both guys struggled. College and NFL picks and Steelers over/unders.

College and NFL picks and Steelers over/unders.

Ron has been spotted in Pittsburgh. The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean - LeBron James 10-point streak ends, Penn State looks like it has it's next head coach

The Pirates made a trade for "the password", but Joe has a bad feeling about it. Donny seems more optimistic. This is definitely not a proven hitter. Who are some actual options for big-name hitters? Are the Pens going to be a playoff team? They've been the most entertaining team in town. Maybe the Pens should be a blueprint for the Steelers.

It's the internationally acclaimed numbers game: - 1,672, the Steelers yards differential over their past 17 games; 48 - Muth's percentage of snaps this season; 41.7 - Steelers conversion rate on 4th downs; 45 - Ben's TDs vs the Ravens; 22 - Lamar's record-season wins in December and later; 15 - Lamar's TD passes this year; 0 - Lamar Jackson has no TD passes in 3 straight starts; 1 - turnovers from Darius Slay; 5 - Lamar giveaways since week 11, the most in the NFL; 8 - receptions by Adam Thielen; 39.4 - Lamar's completion percentage on passes traveling 10 yards; 40 - the number of Steelers/Ravens games that have been one-possession contests; 39.3 - million dollars spent on Mark Andrews; 3 - since 2019, the Steelers are 3-30-1 when they lose the turnover battle.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the struggles of both the Steelers and Ravens, if Mason is the best option currently. the outlook for Freiermuth, how much we'll see Adam Thielen, has TJ Watt lost a step, Heyward's play, the differences between the Steelers and Ravens in addressing their secondaries, free association, who has been the Steelers MVP?

Calls on the Steelers, one expecting a collapse and a Tomlin resignation. Another caller expects the Steelers to win in Baltimore. George Pickens reverted to his true self last night, but he still was probably worth keeping for one more year. "Timeliness" has been a problem for Pickens this season. We remember Antonio Brown in a hot air balloon.

How would a fight between Callas and Bechtold turn out? This is a historically mediocre version of Steelers/Ravens. The buzz has died down even from a year ago. However, this is a huge game for Tomlin. John Harbaugh is under some pressure, too. Can they ever get over the lump with Lamar Jackson? This is a massive swing for playoff odds. Do Steelers fans even want to make the playoffs? But a win will get fans excited again. Even if the Steelers lose out, they probably won't get a great draft pick. Joe really benefits from protein bars during the show. Lamar looked more healthy last week. Joe is taking the Ravens, as does Donny, albeit in a lower scoring game. Have the Steelers become the Eagles "Dream Team" in terms of disappointment? Will the Steelers attendance take a hit with another loss?

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

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: The Penguins are the most enjoyable team to watch in town. They are in playoff position and things are different with Dan Muse. Tyler Kennedy would not trade Tristan Jarry now. Good goaltending is hard to find and TK isn't sure if Sergei Murashov is 100% ready. Joe would trade Jarry.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Chris Hoke: The Steelers defense gave up 249 yards rushing to the Bills, the most by an opponent in Acrisure Stadium history. The defensive line and linebackers are not staying in their gaps. Darius Slay was an experiment that didn't come to fruition. Chris Hoke thinks there's a lack of trust between Aaron Rodgers and the wide receivers.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Nick said Bills-Steelers was like Tecmo Bowl, run left and run right. Nick thinks the Ravens are going to win, but thinks the spread is too high. He is a big Aaron Rodgers fan, but Nick thinks Rodgers might be done. Penn State thought Kalani Sitake was "a done deal." Who will Penn State hire? Could they hire interim Terry Smith?

Hour 4 with Donny Football and Austin Bechtold: The moves that Mike Tomlin has made with the roster is alarming. The free agent market has been a house of horrors. There is no juice for Steelers-Ravens this week. Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The Steelers and Ravens are a pair of flawed teams. The Ravens are beatable and their defense isn't great. Lamar Jackson is not in a rhythm.

Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. The Steelers and Ravens are a pair of flawed teams. The Ravens are beatable and their defense isn't great. Lamar Jackson is not in a rhythm. There is little buzz around the game.

The moves that Mike Tomlin has made with the roster is alarming. The free agent market has been a house of horrors. There is no juice for Steelers-Ravens this week.

Penn State thought Kalani Sitake was "a done deal." Cory doesn't think it was a mistake to fire James Franklin, but the mistake was how the search has gone. Could Terry Smith be the coach?

Nick said Bills-Steelers was like Tecmo Bowl, run left and run right. Nick thinks the Ravens are going to win, but thinks the spread is too high. He is a big Aaron Rodgers fan, but Nick thinks Rodgers might be done.

Chris Hoke thinks there's a lack of trust between Aaron Rodgers and the wide receivers. Hokie thinks the Ravens are similar to the Steelers with their inconsistency. Hokie thinks the Ravens win and doesn't think the Steelers can stop Derrick Henry.

The Steelers defense gave up 249 yards rushing to the Bills, the most by an opponent in Acrisure Stadium history. The defensive line and linebackers are not staying in their gaps. Hokie doesn't think Patrick Queen is good at getting off blocks.

Tyler Kennedy would not trade Tristan Jarry now. Good goaltending is hard to find and TK isn't sure if Sergei Murashov is 100% ready. Joe would trade Jarry. TK thinks Connor McDavid will 100% win a Stanley Cup.

The Penguins are the most enjoyable team to watch in town. They are in playoff position and things are different with Dan Muse. Communication is better and TK thinks that Muse is easier to talk to. Things have been simplified.

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

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Big Ben is calling for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin. Ben Roethlisberger said Tomlin should be the coach at Penn State! Bruce Ariens thinks Pittsburgh needs a major change, and changing coordinators will do nothing. The Steelers cut Darius Slay and added wide receiver Adam Thielen off of waivers. The General has a Paul Skenes Card as Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: L.C. Greenwood is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kaboly thinks Mike Tomlin is close to losing the locker room and means that there are too many questions. Guys may think this locker room is different than they expected. Mark thinks Mike Tomlin will be here next year and that would be the year. Jim Colony joins to give an update on his retirement and hosting this weekend.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jim Colony thinks Metcalf is a big disappointment and has too many drops. Pat Freiermuth was on the field for 17 snaps against Buffalo and only in the route nine times. Grading Arthur Smith. Rob Long from 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore joined the show to share the state of the Ravens.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: The Penn State coaching search is a disaster. Where does Penn State go? WPIAL legend Matt Sieg was going to pick between Pitt and Virginia Tech, but committed to West Virginia! Pat Freiermuth is frustrated with his lack of snaps and lack of targets. There is a real chance that Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow could all miss the playoffs. The Penguins should trade Tristan Jarry to play Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs.

There is a real chance that Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow could all miss the playoffs. James Harrison does not think the Steelers are putting players in the best position to succeed. The Penguins should trade Tristan Jarry to play Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs.

The Penn State coaching search is a disaster. Where does Penn State go? Brian Hartline goes to USF and Kalani Sitake is staying at BYU. WPIAL legend Matt Sieg was going to pick between Pitt and Virginia Tech, but committed to West Virginia. Pat Freiermuth is frustrated with his lack of snaps and lack of targets.

The Ravens are not getting Derrick Henry the ball enough. Rob thinks we're looking at two great coaches that maybe have to move on. Rob thinks talent is the only reason why the Ravens will probably win the division. Rob was right, Patrick Queen doesn't have the tenacity to be a great linebacker.

Mark Kaboly and Jim Colony join! Asante Samuel Sr. blamed DK Metcalf for the Steelers problems. Colony thinks Metcalf is a big disappointment and has too many drops. Pat Freiermuth was on the field for 17 snaps against Buffalo and only in the route nine times. Grading Arthur Smith.

Mike Tomlin said he respects the fire Tomlin chants and the Steelers need to win. Jim Colony joins to give an update on his retirement and hosting this weekend.

L.C. Greenwood is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kaboly thinks Mike Tomlin is close to losing the locker room and means that there are too many questions. Guys may think this locker room is different than they expected. Mark thinks Mike Tomlin will be here next year. Will attendance be an issue at the Dolphins game?

Asante Samuel Sr. said that DK Metcalf is the reason Aaron Rodgers looks old and can't get open. The offense looks outdated. We hear from Steelers fans on how Steelers Nation is angry and upset. L.C. Greenwood is a senior finalist for the class of 2026. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Big Ben is calling for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin. Ben Roethlisberger said Tomlin should be the coach at Penn State! The Steelers cut Darius Slay and added wide receiver Adam Thielen off of waivers. Ben heard that Aaron Rodgers went rogue and called his own plays.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Happy 42nd birthday to Aaron Rodgers! The Steelers have one of the worst offenses in the NFL the last month. Ian Rapaport thinks it's "completely ridiculous" to talk about firing Tomlin now. Steelers fans react to the state of the Steelers with Tomlin's tenure.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Nick would take an injured Aaron Rodgers over Mason Rudolph. T.J. Watt is at .87 off the snap and is slightly slower than last season. Nick thinks he needs to become a power rusher. Yahya Black has not played well and hasn't been good at nose tackle. Lane Kiffin claims he doesn't know how much his contract is for and is worried about his players. Penn State coaching search.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Mike Tomlin's press conference before the 6-6 Steelers play at Ravens. Brian thinks we got humble and down to earth Mike Tomlin at the presser. Joe thinks he was giving boring answers. Tomlin tried to create parallels to the reporters and their jobs.