The Cook & Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw thinks this is embarrassing what is going on between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. He said it's a joke, like Kaboly would say. He thinks Rodgers should go back to California and chew on bark. Austin thinks the situation is ridiculous with Rodgers, but the Steelers can win 10 games and potentially a playoff game with Rodgers. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joins the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Are you still able to enjoy the good moments in this Pirates season? We want Davis to play almost everyday, even if that means Joey Bart and Andrew McCutchen have to play less. Roman Wilson spoke at Steelers OTAs on how he's motivated to make a statement and to keep working. Pat Freiermuth isn't concerned about the WR room and thinks they have some good players on the team.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Joe and Austin think Henry Davis needs to play almost everyday and Dan agrees. Andrew McCutchen has been a part of the solution, but might need to put on a glove. Oneil Cruz hits the ball harder than anyone else and Dan compares it to a pitcher throwing 99 MPH, you just need to control it. Gerry Dulac doesn't think Will Howard has a chance to start. Who will start for the Browns? Gerry thinks Joe Flacco. The Steelers would likely have to come close on a Myles Garrett deal for T.J. Watt.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers are desperate for a quarterback and are letting Aaron Rodgers do what he wants. Mark thinks Rodgers is worth a shot! All other starting quarterbacks are at OTAs. Kenny Pickett took a shot at the Steelers saying the Eagles showed him how it's supposed to be done. Henry Davis is batting 6th against Arizona. Sheetz is going to be a sponsor in the NWLA Tournament.

Henry Davis is batting 6th against Arizona. Sheetz is going to be a sponsor in the NWLA Tournament.

The Steelers are desperate for a quarterback and are letting Aaron Rodgers do what he wants. Mark thinks Rodgers is worth a shot! All other starting quarterbacks are at OTAs. If Rodgers is not here for mandatory minicamp in two weeks, we will have problems and if there is confidence in him signing. Kenny Pickett took a shot at the Steelers saying the Eagles showed him how it's supposed to be done.

The Steelers are desperate for a quarterback and are letting Aaron Rodgers do what he wants. Mark thinks Rodgers is worth a shot! All other starting quarterbacks are at OTAs. Rodgers could, in theory, have parts of the playbook.

Gerry Dulac doesn't think Will Howard has a chance to start. Who will start for the Browns? Gerry thinks Joe Flacco. The Steelers would likely have to come close on a Myles Garrett deal for TJ Watt. Minkah has been put in position to make plays.

There is still joy for people in this season. Joe and Austin think Henry Davis needs to play almost everyday and Dan agrees. Andrew McCutchen has been a part of the solution, but might need to put on a glove. Dan thinks that Davis could take over for Joey Bart. Oneil Cruz hits the ball harder than anyone else and Dan compares it to a pitcher throwing 99 MPH.

Roman Wilson spoke at Steelers OTAs on how he's motivated to make a statement and to keep working. Pat Freiermuth isn't concerned about the WR room and thinks they have some good players on the team.

Are you still able to enjoy the good moments in this Pirates season? They're not going anywhere, but can still be fun to watch. We recap Tuesday's come-from-behind win after the Pirates trailed 6-0. Henry Davis hit a big two-run home run to get the offense started. We want Davis to play almost everyday.

Austin thinks the situation is ridiculous with Rodgers, but the Steelers can win 10 games and potentially a playoff game with Rodgers. Joe doesn't see a big difference between Rodgers and Mason. The Steelers are just going to be average. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joins the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw thinks this is embarrassing what is going on between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers. He thinks Rodgers should go back to California and chew on bark. Every presumed starting quarterback in football is at team OTAs, except Rodgers. Why is Art Rooney II continuing to wait on Rodgers?

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Are we paying enough attention to Bubba Chandler? He's the No. 2 prospect in baseball and we're barely talking about him. Dan Graziano said on ESPN Radio that if you gave the Steelers truth serum, he doesn't think the Steelers liked the quarterbacks who were available. We hear from fans who are frustrated with Aaron Rodgers, the Pirates, and not bringing up Bubba Chandler.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The people's choice for quarterback is now Will Howard instead of Mason Rudolph! Brian is keeping an eye on the offense line these OTAs. Roman Wilson needs to be the receiver the Steelers drafted him to be. Brian needs to see more from all the Steelers receivers to know if they're better than... Van Jefferson. Intern Dom came at Bob by saying Bob is a moron for thinking Jack Nicklaus is better than Tiger Woods.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: . The USA won the World Championships for the first time in 90 years. What's the bigger story? Team USA winning or Team Canada losing in the semis? Kyle Dubas put Team Canada together. The Penguins need to take some input from Sidney Crosby and recognize what comes next for Crosby. DK Metcalf is not at Steelers OTAs. Aaron Rodgers is not there either. Does Aaron Rodgers really want to prioritize football?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Oneil Cruz hit the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era at 122.9 MPH. In a lot of ways this is Cruz's first full season in the Majors. The Pirates have been shut out 9 times. Pirates in Arizona Tuesday. Braxton Ashcraft had a good debut for the Pirates on Monday.

Oneil Cruz hit the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era at 122.9 MPH. In a lot of ways this is Cruz's first full season in the Majors. The Pirates have been shut out 9 times. Alexander Canario is hitting well and Michael thinks his bat speed is important, plus playing everyday.

Pirates in Arizona Tuesday. Braxton Ashcraft had a good debut for the Pirates on Monday. Ashcraft pitched three scoreless innings.

DK Metcalf is not at Steelers OTAs. Aaron Rodgers is not there either. Does Aaron Rodgers really want to prioritize football? Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes have been bad offensively. Reynolds only has 13 extra base hits. Oneil Cruz is becoming a star for the Pirates.

The USA won the World Championships for the first time in 90 years. What's the bigger story? Team USA winning or Team Canada losing in the semis? Kyle Dubas put Team Canada together. The Penguins need to take some input from Sidney Crosby and recognize what comes next for Crosby. Sean is in-between on how Kyle Dubas has done.

Intern Dom came at Bob by saying Bob is a moron for thinking Jack Nicklaus is better than Tiger Woods. Dom even doubled down! The SEC Commissioner said some people in their meeting rooms wonder why the SEC is still in the NCAA for football.

Brian would not confirm or deny if Aaron Rodgers is at the Steelers facility. The people's choice for quarterback is now Will Howard instead of Mason Rudolph! Brian is keeping an eye on the offense line these OTAs. Roman Wilson needs to be the receiver the Steelers drafted him to be.

Bubba Chandler could have realistically made the Opening Day roster like Jared Jones or Paul Skenes in early May. The George Pickens situation Dan Graziano said on ESPN Radio that if you gave the Steelers truth serum, he doesn't think the Steelers liked the quarterbacks who were available.

Are we paying enough attention to Bubba Chandler? He's the No. 2 prospect in baseball and we're barely talking about him. The hype around Paul Skenes, trade talk with Skenes, Jared Jones' injury, the Pirates offense, off the field news, and other stuff has focused our attention in so many places. We also think Aaron Rodgers SHOULD be here in two weeks, but he realistically SHOULD be here now.

Pirates won't entertain trading Paul Skenes, latest on Rodgers, Why the Steelers always start the season on the road and more.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Henry Davis needs to play more for the Pirates. Is it Don Kelly's choice? What could the Pirates command in a Paul Skenes trade? Joe thinks if the Pirates received a Juan Soto-return with two All-Stars and a No. 2 starter, the Pirates should do it. Austin wants even more. Ken Rosenthal thinks the Pirates would have to get more than the Juan Soto deal, and not by a little.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: We hear and react to the caller who told us he saw Aaron Rodgers walking out of a hotel in the Strip. Ray Fittipaldo thinks that Mike Tomlin (Lucy) may pull the ball away from Mason Rudolph (Charlie Brown) if Aaron Rodgers gets here. Where do the Steelers and Art Rooney II slot in The Athletic's rankings of owners willing to do what it takes to win?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Donny thought Art Rooney II would be in the "content to compete" category of Mike Jones' article in The Athletic. Joe's wife gets frustrated when Ke'Bryan Hayes comes to the plate. The Quiz Show. Booger McFarland thinks Steelers veterans like Cam Heyward should hold out and not play if Mason Rudolph is the starting quarterback!

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Joe and Bob are excited about Spencer Horwitz and he has had a good first week with the team. Horwitz hit his first home run on Thursday and Bob thinks the situation would be better for the team if he played earlier this season. Bob thinks Henry Davis could still become a good player. When will Aaron Rodgers get here? Will Paul Skenes get the win tonight against Milwaukee?

Booger McFarland thinks Steelers veterans like Cam Heyward should hold out and not play if Mason Rudolph is the starting quarterback! Is Acrisure Stadium a good stadium? Does it get a bad rep from people? Cleveland's mayor said there are more pressing issues than the Browns stadium plans. Would you be ok with the Steelers moving out to Cranberry and out of the city?

When will Aaron Rodgers get here? Will Paul Skenes get the win tonight against Milwaukee? Broderick Jones playing left tackle is something we need to see him succeed in. Pirates predictions against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Joe and Bob are excited about Spencer Horwitz and he has had a good first week with the team. Horwitz hit his first home run on Thursday and Bob thinks the situation would be better for the team if he played earlier this season. Bob thinks Henry Davis could still become a good player.

Donny thought Art Rooney II would be in the "content to compete" category of Mike Jones' article in The Athletic. Joe's wife gets frustrated when Ke'Bryan Hayes comes to the plate. Did Starkey cost Harry Callas a spot in Green Tree council? The Quiz Show.

Where do the Steelers and Art Rooney slot in owners willing to do what it takes to win? Mike Jones of The Athletic has the Steelers stuck in struggle mode with the Falcons, Browns, Cowboys, Giants, Jets, and Titans. Ben Cherington quickly shut down any talk that the Pirates will trade Paul Skenes now.

We hear and react to the caller who told us he saw Aaron Rodgers walking out of a hotel in the Strip. Ray thinks that Mike Tomlin (Lucy) may pull the ball away from Mason Rudolph (Charlie Brown) if Aaron Rodgers gets here. here's a chance we get a hold-in from T.J. Watt and Ray doesn't think the Steelers wouldn't be concerned/

Ken Rosenthal said Skenes is a depreciating asset and will never sign a long-term deal with the Pirates. He thinks the Pirates would have to get more than the Juan Soto deal, and not by a little. Caller Brett in South Side says he saw Aaron Rodgers at a hotel in the strip district today.

Joe goes off on Kyle Dubas for putting together a Team Canada World Championship team that lost to Denmark. We want to see Henry Davis get more at-bats. What could the Pirates command in a Paul Skenes trade? Joe thinks if the Pirates received a Juan Soto-return with two All-Stars and a No. 2 starter, the Pirates should do it. Austin wants even more.

Brett calls into Joe to say he saw the 4-time MVP in Pittsburgh.