The Cook & Joe Show

Ty Simpson has his Pro Day today. Dan Orlovsky thinks that Simpson is the best quarterback in the draft. Is Fernando Mendoza an elite quarterback? Mark thinks that we will have a decision from Rodgers by the draft.

What Penguins fans might think on if this season would be a success or failure. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. The General has a 2026 Paul Skenes Topps Jersey Card for Starkey's Card of the Week!

Are you concerned the Penguins are going to miss the playoffs? Joe is starting to get worried after a 6-2 loss to Colorado. Goaltending and errors remain a problem. The last two games might have proved that the Penguins are not a real contender. Have expectations changed.

Hour 1 of Pomp and Joe during the 2026 Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon.

Hour 2 of Pomp and Joe during the 2026 Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon.

Hour 3 with Pomp and Joe during the 2026 Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon.

Michael McKenry and JP from JP Roofing join! Dave Santel of Santel Landscaping and Josh Rowntree join the 2026 Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon.

2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

2025 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Duquesne women's basketball coach Dan Burt joined the show. It was a tough year for Duquesne who didn't finish over .500 for only the second time in Burt's career. The importance of giving back to the community.

It's our 2026 Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon! Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. The General kicked off Feed the Need thanks to a $1,000 donation last week. The General is donating another 1,000 meals! Former Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Lanny Frattare joined the show. Lanny shares how Bob Prince helped him adapt to Pittsburgh and how Lanny fell in love with Pittsburgh.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Donny Football's wedding was this weekend! Joe is concerned that Ottawa could pass the Penguins in the wild card race and is getting concerned that they won't make the playoffs. Noah Hiles reported that the Pirates have discussed an eight-year, $110 million extension. Ken Rosenthal details what conversations with Konnor Griffin has looked like!

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What our 2026 Pirates lineup looks like. What would constitute a good start to the season? Do the Pirates have a top 10 rotation in baseball?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mitch Keller is in line to start the Home Opener. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to be the 5th starter, but is in line to start the third game of the year. Ben Cherington explained why Konnor Griffin is starting the season in the minors. The best Steelers 5th-round picks.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What is your Pirates win total? Joe says 86 wins, they make the playoffs, and Marcell Ozuna is the MVP, outside of Paul Skenes. We have an elite Sweet 16 in the East with Jon Scheyer vs. Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley vs. Tom Izzo. Who are you rooting for? We dive into each region.

We have an elite Sweet 16 in the East with Jon Scheyer vs. Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley vs. Tom Izzo. Who are you rooting for? We dive into each region. There are no mid-majors remaining in the Sweet 16.

What is your Pirates win total? Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Austin Bechtold give their wins, playoffs, and other predictions.

We review the best 5th-round picks in Steelers history, presented by our friends at Edger Snyder and Associates.

Mitch Keller is in line to start the Home Opener. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to be the 5th starter, but is in line to start the third game of the year. Bob and Austin think Hunter Barco should be the 5th starter. Ben Cherington explained why Konnor Griffin is starting the season in the minors.

What would constitute a good start to the season? Paul Skenes had a slight dip in his velocity on Saturday. Are we concerned about the rotation? Joe doesn't think the rotation is great. Joe wants to see Mitch Keller take a step up and pitch more consistently. Do the Pirates have a top 10 rotation in baseball?

Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey build their Pirates lineups and compare it to the final spring training lineup.

Ken Rosenthal said that the Pirates and Konnor Griffin have had contract extension talks, but they haven't been advanced discussions. The Pirates would need to recall Griffin before April 9th to receive a draft pick from 26-32 overall if Griffin would win Rookie of the Year. The Pirates could hold Griffin down to avoid an additional year of arbitration. Griffin also hit under .200 in spring training.

Donny Football's wedding was this weekend! We recap the wedding and our favorite memories. Joe is concerned that Ottawa could pass the Penguins in the wild card race and is getting concerned that they won't make the playoffs. Jim Bowden has the Pirates lineup ranked 21st in baseball...

Crowley and Dorin hung out with the Bucs this week, the madness starts as the sports world starts to heat up!

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Friday, March 20th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: High Point has pulled off the upset of the tournament, beating Wisconsin in the last 10 seconds by one. Joe is sad that Pitt is not in the tournament once again. What is your Pirates win total? Could Pitt return to their previous standing from 17 years ago? Joe shares his all-time Pitt team from the 21st century!

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Ray has the Steelers taking Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at 21. He had a great combine and Ray thinks he could be a good selection there. Ray doesn't think signing Jaquan Brisker and having Elliott and Ramsey prevents the Steelers from drafting Thieneman. Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joined the show. He is ok with the Penguins' goalie rotation now, but in the playoffs you have to ride the hot hand.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Jon Heyman reported that $110 million might be an appropriate number for Griffin. He said the Pirates are interested in an extension. Pitt's Kyle Louis visited the Steelers. Joe thinks that Skenes' ERA will go down again from 1.96 and 1.97. Skenes is the greatest pitcher that we have ever seen.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Sean thinks the Penguins need to continue to stack points. It's not just about wins. He is more confident about the team now than three weeks ago. Sean thinks we need to reevaluate what makes a good goaltender. A good save percentage now is around .900 and is one of the lowest in YEARS. Gentille's top four Penguins of all time. Donny's wedding is this weekend!

Previewing Donny Football's wedding coming up this weekend!!

Sean thinks the Penguins need to continue to stack points. It's not just about wins. He is more confident about the team now than three weeks ago. Sean thinks we need to reevaluate what makes a good goaltender. A good save percentage now is around .900 and is one of the lowest in YEARS. Gentille's top four Penguins of all time.

n o one could have expected Paul Skenes to be one of the greatest pitchers of all time ALREADYY. What does Skenes do this year? Joe thinks that Skenes' ERA will go down again from 1.96 and 1.97. Skenes is the greatest pitcher that we have ever seen.

Jon Heyman reported that $110 million might be an appropriate number for Griffin. He said the Pirates are interested in an extension. Pitt's Kyle Louis visited the Steelers. NFL draft experts are evaluating Louis as a safety. How will teams determine who can challenge balls and strikes?

Columbus is one of the hottest teams in hockey and catching up to Pittsburgh. Jay thinks Carolina is a tough draw against the Penguins. Goaltending NEEDS to be the Penguins separator. He is ok with the Penguins' goalie rotation now, but in the playoffs you have to ride the hot hand. Erik Karlsson is playing incredible.

Ray has the Steelers taking Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at 21. He had a great combine and Ray thinks he could be a good selection there. Ray doesn't think signing Jaquan Brisker and having Elliott and Ramsey prevents the Steelers from drafting Thieneman. Ray thinks the Steelers would be ok taking a receiver on day two and is a deep receiver draft. He also thinks the Steelers need a guard in the top 100.

Could Pitt return to their previous standing from 17 years ago? Joe shares his all-time Pitt team from the 21st century. Would Jamie Dixon have still had success at Pitt if he stayed and coached longer than three seasons in the ACC?

If a tree falls in Starkey's backyard, does it really make a sound? Clearly the fuss afterward has! High Point has pulled off the upset of the tournament, beating Wisconsin in the last 10 seconds by one. Joe is sad that Pitt is not in the tournament once again. What is your Pirates win total??