The Cook & Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani react to Mike Tomlin stepping away as Steelers head coach. The seven game playoff losing streak defined Mike Tomlin's final decade with the Steelers. Bob sensed that Mike Tomlin needed a break and thinks that Tomlin did this on his own. Bob thinks that Tomlin was thinking about this for some time. Mike Tomlin stepping down is one of the biggest sports history in all of Pittsburgh sports history.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Josina Anderson reported that Mike Tomlin has been contemplating leaving Pittsburgh since before the start of the season. She also said there's been a belief that Tomlin hasn't felt appreciated in the city. Mark Kaboly didn't really see anything different with Mike Tomlin compared to 10 years ago. He didn't think Tomlin was burned out. How attractive is the Steelers head coaching job?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II said he wasn't shocked that Mike Tomlin walked away, but was surprised by the conversation he had with Tomlin on Tuesday. Tomlin gave no indication to Art that he wants to coach again in the near future. Art was willing to take another run at it and expected to talk to Tomlin about it on Tuesday before Tomlin said that he is stepping down.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: It doesn't have to be a defensive coach. Art is looking for leadership No. 1. Tomlin said he wants to spend time with his family and it "isn't on his radar" to coach in the NFL in the near future. The next Steelers head coach will have significant say in personnel and the draft like Noll, Cowher, and Tomlin.

Art Rooney II doesn't want to change the structure or chain of command. The next Steelers head coach will have significant say in personnel and the draft like Noll, Cowher, and Tomlin. Marcus Freeman is staying at Notre Dame. Art shares what he cares for in the search!

Mike Tomlin blew them away with his interview and they changed their mind at the last minute to give the job to Mike and not to Russ Grimm. Tomlin said he wants to spend time with his family and it "isn't on his radar" to coach in the NFL in the near future. Art Rooney II said none of the other staff members are in the running to be the head coach, but some could stay.

Will the Steelers go after a young defensive coordinator? Art Rooney II said the search will take weeks. We hear Art Rooney's comments. Art said it was an emotional day for the franchise and Mike Tomlin led with toughness and integrity as a great representative for the Steelers. Omar Khan and Art Rooney II will lead the Steelers coaching search.

Art Rooney II said he wasn't shocked that Mike Tomlin walked away, but was surprised by the conversation he had with Tomlin on Tuesday. Tomlin gave no indication to Art that he wants to coach again in the near future. It feels like the Aaron Rodgers era is over.

Joe isn't sure it's a good job. Bob thinks it's still a very good job. The Steelers don't have a quarterback and aren't in position to draft a great one. The roster is aging. It's not a rebuild, either.

Josina Anderson reported that Mike Tomlin has been contemplating leaving Pittsburgh since before the start of the season. Mark didn't really see anything different with Mike Tomlin compared to 10 years ago. He didn't think Tomlin was burned out. Mark doesn't get the feeling that Tomlin was pushed out.

Donny announcing that Mike Tomlin is stepping down live on the station marks a historic day in Pittsburgh sports history. Is this the biggest breaking news story in 93.7 The Fan history? The most surprising stories in Pittsburgh sports. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani react to Mike Tomlin stepping away as Steelers head coach. The seven game playoff losing streak defined Mike Tomlin's final decade with the Steelers. Bob sensed that Mike Tomlin needed a break and thinks that Tomlin did this on his own. Art Rooney II will address the media at noon.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, January 13th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers were crushed in a playoff game AGAIN. Joe believes it's time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin. Tom Pelissero said that if the Steelers are going to move on, it's Mike Tomlin going to the Steelers and saying that he wants to move on. Rodgers doesn't think there would be a discussion about Mike Tomlin being fired when he entered the league in 2005.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Joe announces that he will be rejoining TribLive! Joe will once again be a columnist at the Trib. The Steelers lack of a passing game is what did them in. Nick thinks Tomlin would do broadcasting for a year then go and coach somewhere if he decides to leave. Should the Steelers bring back Aaron Rodgers?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian doesn't think this was the angriest the locker room has been all year, but there was grief and the unknown of what comes next. T.J. Watt said it was the same story. Brian thinks that Aaron Rodgers is probably going to ride into the sunset and hang up the cleats. Grading the Steelers for the game against the Texans on Monday.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Cam Heyward said people don't realize how much Mike Tomlin puts into this, but Joe thinks he understands. Tomlin has been successful, but everyone puts in time and the Steelers don't win anymore in January. Cam wants to see Aaron Rodgers come back and has earned his respect. Inside the locker room.

What were the best moments of the Steelers season? Seattle is favored by 7.5 against San Francisco. The Texans defense is very good. We want to see the Bills play very well. We hear from callers.

Ray Fittipaldo's report card and our final grades of the Steelers offense and defense against the Houston Texans on Monday night.

Cam Heyward said people don't realize how much Mike Tomlin puts into this, but Joe thinks he understands. Tomlin has been successful, but everyone puts in time and the Steelers don't win anymore in January. Cam wants to see Aaron Rodgers come back and has earned his respect. Alex Highsmith said the team was very close this year and he thought this year would be different.

Brian doesn't think this was the angriest the locker room has been all year, but there was grief and the unknown of what comes next. T.J. Watt said it was the same story. Brian thinks that Aaron Rodgers is probably going to ride into the sunset and hang up the cleats.

Should the Steelers bring back Aaron Rodgers? Joe thinks there might be a higher likelihood the Steelers run it back then replace Mike Tomlin. This was statistically the worst home playoff loss in Steelers history. Aaron Rodgers called it a "great year" but isn't saying what he thinks he's going to do next year.

Joe announces that he will be rejoining TribLive! Joe will once again be a columnist at the Trib. The Steelers lack of a passing game is what did them in. The Steelers scored three points off three turnovers. The Texans went 10/13 on third down and they wore down the Steelers defense. If the Steelers turn down the option for 2027, maybe Art Rooney would say they want to give Tomlin one more chance, but Tomlin might not want to do that.

Aaron Rodgers doesn't think there would be a discussion about Mike Tomlin being fired when he entered the league in 2005. Coaches like Andy Reid, John Fox, and Brian Billick were let go. Matt LaFleur is 3-6 in the playoffs and Mike Tomlin is 8-12. Tomlin is tied for first all time in the longest playoff losing streak at seven games.

The Steelers were crushed in a playoff game AGAIN. Joe believes it's time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin. Tom Pelissero said that if the Steelers are going to move on, it's Mike Tomlin going to the Steelers and saying that he wants to move on.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, January 12th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: It's GAMEDAY! The Steelers play the Texans tonight in the wild card round. Joe thinks the Steelers should take points when they can get them. Steelers fans weigh in on their feelings before the Steelers host the Texans tonight. We ALL have the Steelers winning.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul in Washington thinks we are taking the Texans lightly. Derrick Stingley Jr. is an elite corner and will likely be matched up against DK Metcalf. The Steelers need to dictate the pace. DeMeco Ryans said it's time for the Texans to prove people wrong and win in a playoff cold weather road game this week.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Rams and Panthers was a compelling game. The Bears erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat Green Bay in Chicago. The Bills are favored in Denver! Stephen A. Smith is in the building! We went to visit him and he picked the Steelers to win.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe believes the Steelers are going to win. A lot of the time, it comes down to who has the better quarterback. It's the same coach, but this feels like a different Steelers team than years past.

It's the same coach, but this feels like a different Steelers team than years past. The Steelers have won 23 Monday night home games in a row. Bob likes a potential Steelers-Patriots matchup in New England. Steelers over/unders.

Joe believes the Steelers are going to win. A lot of the time, it comes down to who has the better quarterback. In all the games this week, the better quarterback won. Joe is giving the Texans a 40% chance to win.

Stephen A. Smith is in the building! We went to visit him and he picked the Steelers to win. Stephen A. makes the most money of any sports media personality in the entire country! Joe thinks the Steelers are going to host the AFC Championship Game.

The Rams and Panthers was a compelling game. The Bears erased an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat Green Bay in Chicago. The Packers ended the season on a five-game losing streak. Josh Allen and the Bills defeated the Jaguars. The first four games were all one possession with the game winning touchdown coming in the final four minutes. The Steelers play TONIGHT.

The Steelers need to dictate the pace. Would you receive or defer the football if you win the coin toss? Starkey would be surprised if this is not a close competitive game in the 4th quarter. DeMeco Ryans said it's time for the Texans to prove people wrong and win in a playoff cold weather road game this week.

Paul in Washington thinks we are taking the Texans lightly. Rob in West Mifflin made an appearance in the Harry Callas rap this week! Derrick Stingley Jr. is an elite corner and will likely be matched up against DK Metcalf. The Steelers secondary needs to figure out its issues.

The Steelers have +5,000 odds to make the Super Bowl. Steelers fans weigh in on their feelings before the Steelers host the Texans tonight. Emmanuel in Carnegie doesn't think the Steelers past playoff failures are indicative of what will happen this game.

It's GAMEDAY! The Steelers play the Texans tonight in the wild card round. Joe thinks the Steelers should take points when they can get them. He thinks we learned lessons this weekend with teams getting stopped on 4th down and need to take the three points.

The Steelers look for their first win playoff win in 8 years on Monday night. There's optimism Pittsburgh can actually win and that they have a chance.

The Steelers look for their first win playoff win in 8 years on Monday night. There's optimism Pittsburgh can actually win and that they have a chance.

The Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey, Donny Football, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, January 9th, 2025