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Mark Kaboly on if Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the draft

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 14:24


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.

Vibe check on the Pens, Jeff Patton joins for Starkey's Card of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 15:33


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!

Would it be a failed season if the Penguins miss the playoffs?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 31:05


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.

10AM - Feed the Need Radiothon! Jeff Patton and Lanny Frattare join; Duquesne women's basketball coach Dan Burt joins for Feed the Need

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 51:40


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

11AM - Pitt broadcaster Bill Hillgrove on Pitt hoops and giving back; Cassandra Reed from Mariner Finance and Kiersten Foust from the Food Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 29:08


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

12PM - Bob Pompeani joins his show to talk Pittsburgh sports and giving back; Audacy do-it-all star Amanda King joins to share how to help the Food Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 35:16


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

1PM - Michael McKenry and JP from JP Roofing join! Dave Santel of Santel Landscaping and Josh Rowntree join!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 36:48


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.

Dave Santel of Santel Landscaping and Josh Rowntree join!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 11:20


2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Michael McKenry and JP from JP Roofing join!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 25:28


2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Audacy do-it-all star Amanda King joins to share how to help the Food Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 13:24


2025 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Bob Pompeani joins his show to talk Pittsburgh sports and giving back

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 21:51


2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Cassandra Reed from Mariner Finance and Kiersten Foust from the Food Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 18:33


2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Pitt broadcaster Bill Hillgrove on Pitt hoops and giving back

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 10:34


2026 GIANT EAGLE FEED THE NEED RADIOTHON

Duquesne women's basketball coach Dan Burt joins for Feed the Need

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 15:11


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.

Feed the Need Radiothon! Jeff Patton and Lanny Frattare join

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 36:28


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 Pomp and Joe Show 3-23-2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 147:31


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

10AM - Wonderful Donny Football wedding, Penguins playoff odds, Griffin to minors; Why Konnor Griffin won't start the season on the Pirates roster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 46:01


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!

11AM - What our and the Pirates' 2026 Pirates lineup looks like; What would constitute a good start to the season?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 30:38


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?

12PM - The Limitless Express: Pirates set their rotation, JSN signs record deal; The best Steelers 5th round draft picks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 38:29


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.

1PM - What is your Pirates win total? Who are you rooting for in the tournament?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 32:20


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.

Who are you rooting for in the tournament?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 14:39


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 2026 win total?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 17:40


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

The best Steelers 5th round draft picks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 14:46


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

The Limitless Express - Pirates set their rotation, JSN signs record deal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 23:42


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 Pirates season?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:10


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?

What our and the Pirates' 2026 Pirates lineup looks like

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 20:27


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

Examining reasons why Konnor Griffin won't start the season on the Pirates roster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:54


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.

Wonderful Donny Football wedding, Penguins playoff odds, Konnor Griffin to the minors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 35:06


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...

Best of The Fan: Morning Show at Spring Training

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 94:44


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

The Pomp and Joe Show 3-20-2026

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 148:55


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

10AM - Joe's backyard tree issues, Pitt years of tourney's past, Pirates win total; Can Pitt basketball return to wear it was 15 years ago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 49:05


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!

11AM - Ray Fittipaldo has the Steelers picking WHAT POSITION in the first round? Jay Caufield - Penguins need to ride hot goaltender if they make playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 26:46


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.

12PM - The Bechtold Breakdown: Heyman on Griffin extension talk, Kyle Louis visits; Paul Skenes speaks following the World Baseball Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 41:16


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.

1PM - Sean Gentille thinks Penguins are on a good path to the NHL playoffs; Saturday is Donny's wedding!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 31:45


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!

Saturday is Donny's wedding!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 10:08


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

Sean Gentille thinks Penguins are on a good path to the NHL playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 21:37


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.

Paul Skenes spoke following the World Baseball Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 18:42


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.

The Bechtold Breakdown - Heyman on Konnor Griffin extension talk, Kyle Louis visit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 22:34


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?

Jay Caufield - Penguins need to ride hot goaltender if they make playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 14:03


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 Fittipaldo has the Steelers picking WHAT POSITION in the first round?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:43


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.

Can Pitt basketball return to wear it was 15 years ago?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 16:24


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?

Joe's backyard tree issues, Pitt years of tourney's past, Pirates win total

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 32:40


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??

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