The Cook & Joe Show

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??

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey, from Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins took a point but lost 6-5 in a thrilling overtime matchup against Carolina. Erik Karlsson is playing his best hockey as a Penguin, BY FAR. Jack Hughes wants the puck back from the Hockey Hall of Fame for his Golden Goal. Tyler Kennedy thinks it's embarrassing that Hughes wants to give the puck to his father and not keep in the Hall of Fame.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Longtime college basketball coach Ron Everhart joined the show. This is Super Bowl Sunday for college basketball fans! Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU in the First Four and they proved they belong in the tournament. Ron details how NIL has changed the sport and especially in recruiting. Ron Everhart has swayed Joe to pick Arkansas to go far. Joe has St. John's winning the NCAA Tournament.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ron Everhart recalls coaching T.J. McConnell and how he knew McConnell would be an NBA player. He said he offered McConnell a scholarship after watching him defend Terrelle Pryor so well. Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Ron Everhart draft their three best college basketball players of all time.

Bob has Michigan State winning the National Championship! Jeff Hahhorn joins, has Arizona winning the title. Bob thinks the first day of the Stanley Cup playoffs is better than the first day of March Madness!Joe thinks Braxton Ashcraft will have a better year than Bubba Chandler. Jeff Hathhorn thinks the injuries have kept Ashcraft back, but he's always had the stuff to be a great starter. Joe thinks the Pirates will win 86 games. Jeff picks 82.

Joe thinks Braxton Ashcraft will have a better year than Bubba Chandler. Jeff Hathhorn thinks the injuries have kept Ashcraft back, but he's always had the stuff to be a great starter. Joe thinks the Pirates will win 86 games. Jeff picks 82. Jeff thinks Carmen Mlodzinski will be the fifth starter.

Bob has Michigan State winning the National Championship! Jeff has Arizona winning the title. Bob thinks the first day of the Stanley Cup playoffs is better than the first day of March Madness! Ron Everhart returns. Ron shares how he started bringing five guys off the bench at a time during his time at Duquesne.

Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Ron Everhart draft their three best college basketball players of all time. The guys reveal their Finals Fours. 

Ron Everhart recalls coaching T.J. McConnell and how he knew McConnell would be an NBA player. He said he offered McConnell a scholarship after watching him defend Terrelle Pryor so well. Ron shares some of his best college basketball stories with us.

Examining the NCAA Tournament bracket. Sam Young's pump fake at Pitt was one of the best Joe's seen, and Joe spoke to Young this week about his career. Ron Everhart has swayed Joe to pick Arkansas. Joe has St. John's winning the NCAA Tournament.

Longtime college basketball coach Ron Everhart joined the show. This is Super Bowl Sunday for college basketball fans! Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU in the First Four and they proved they belong in the tournament. Mid-majors are struggling to schedule power teams. Ron thinks that Robert Morris is an underrated place to coach. Ron details how NIL has changed the sport and especially in recruiting. 

Jack Hughes wants the puck back from the NHL Hall of Fame for his Golden Goal. Sidney Crosby said he's fine not having his Golden Goal puck and is happy it is in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Tyler Kennedy thinks it's embarrassing that Hughes wants the puck. TK doesn't think that's Hughes' puck to have.

Tyler Kennedy joins us! The Penguins took a point but lost 6-5 in a thrilling overtime matchup against Carolina. Joe and Bob were happy the Penguins took a point and helps in their journey to the NHL playoffs. Erik Karlsson is playing his best hockey as a Penguin, BY FAR. TK thinks Dan Muse allowing Karlsson to be himself and play his game has unlocked him.

Joe is in awe of everything at the Baseball Card Castle to kick off the Feed the Need event. We get some early donations. The General even has some Myles Garrett items, but not in the front of the store. Is Caitlin Clark like Tiger Woods in terms of impact on their sports? The Fan trading cards are a hot commodity. Joe shouts out Daemen College. Will Sid return tonight in Carolina? Most of the teams the Pens are competing with are really hot. Team USA lost in the WBC final. Aaron Judge was really bad. Mason Miller was available but didn't pitch. It's hard to take it seriously with some of the factors that played in. Joe feels like he's at the Field of Dreams. There's a great collection of sports items up for bid. Drew Allar is throwing today, and the Steelers aren't there. The Steelers big wigs went to Georgia today. Tiger Woods back for the Masters? The latest on the Pittsburgh Sports Media bracket - Pomp destroyed Bechtold, Joe moved on, but Donny and Poni lost. The card of the week is Malkin. Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early? What will the NFL draft look like? Will Kaboly be there live? Bob might be an MC at the event! It looks like Crosby will be back tonight! Matt Clement joins the guys, and they open baseball trading cards. Discussion about Mason Miller and the WBC, how he feels about the ABS challenge system, why Mason Montgomery intrigues him, how the Pirates are handling Jared Jones. Matt was part of a ridiculous rotation with the Cubs. A discussion about Steve Bartman. The Limitless Express: the Pens have confirmed that Crosby is back tonight. A losing streak could drop them out of the playoffs. Kenny Pickett is trying to fit in with the Panthers and might have a shot to play, Jeff Hathhorn shows up and joins, NFL teams with multiple first-round picks this year, Maxx Crosby says he's glad to be with the Raiders, flag football in LA. Crosby's return puts everyone else back into better spots. The Pens have more sandpaper this year. How will the Pens handle their goalie rotation in the playoffs? The General details some of his most unique items. Jarkko Ruutu gets namedropped. Konnor Griffin was the hottest commodity for bidding today.

Joe is in awe of everything at the Baseball Card Castle to kick off the Feed the Need event. We get some early donations. The General even has some Myles Garrett items, but not in the front of the store. Is Caitlin Clark like Tiger Woods in terms of impact on their sports? The Fan trading cards are a hot commodity. Joe shouts out Daemen College. Will Sid return tonight in Carolina? Most of the teams the Pens are competing with are really hot. Team USA lost in the WBC final. Aaron Judge was really bad. Mason Miller was available but didn't pitch. It's hard to take it seriously with some of the factors that played in.  Joe feels like he's at the Field of Dreams. There's a great collection of sports items up for bid. Drew Allar is throwing today, and the Steelers aren't there. The Steelers big wigs went to Georgia today. Tiger Woods back for the Masters? The latest on the Pittsburgh Sports Media bracket - Pomp destroyed Bechtold, Joe moved on, but Donny and Poni lost. The card of the week is Malkin.

Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early?  What will the NFL draft look like? Will Kaboly be there live? Bob might be an MC at the event! It looks like Crosby will be back tonight!

Matt Clement joins the guys, and they open baseball trading cards. Discussion about Mason Miller and the WBC, how he feels about the ABS challenge system, why Mason Montgomery intrigues him, how the Pirates are handling Jared Jones. Matt was part of a ridiculous rotation with the Cubs. A discussion about Steve Bartman. The Limitless Express: the Pens have confirmed that Crosby is back tonight. A losing streak could drop them out of the playoffs. Kenny Pickett is trying to fit in with the Panthers and might have a shot to play, Jeff Hathhorn shows up and joins, NFL teams with multiple first-round picks this year, Maxx Crosby says  he's glad to be with the Raiders, flag football in LA.

Crosby's return puts everyone else back into better spots. The Pens have more sandpaper this year. How will the Pens handle their goalie rotation in the playoffs? The General details some of his most unique items. Jarkko Ruutu gets namedropped. Konnor Griffin was the hottest commodity for bidding today.

Jarkko Ruutu gets namedropped. Konnor Griffin was the hottest commodity for bidding today.

Crosby's return puts everyone else back into better spots. The Pens have more sandpaper this year. How will the Pens handle their goalie rotation in the playoffs? The General details some of his most unique items.

The Limitless Express: the Pens have confirmed that Crosby is back tonight. A losing streak could drop them out of the playoffs. Kenny Pickett is trying to fit in with the Panthers and might have a shot to play, Jeff Hathhorn shows up and joins, NFL teams with multiple first-round picks this year, Maxx Crosby says  he's glad to be with the Raiders, flag football in LA. 

Matt Clement joins the guys, and they open baseball trading cards. Discussion about Mason Miller and the WBC, how he feels about the ABS challenge system, why Mason Montgomery intrigues him, how the Pirates are handling Jared Jones. Matt was part of a ridiculous rotation with the Cubs. A discussion about Steve Bartman. 

What will the NFL draft look like? Will Kaboly be there live? Bob might be an MC at the event! It looks like Crosby will be back tonight!

Mark Kaboly joins to discuss Drew Allar, suggesting a Steelers scout may be there. Does Mark think the Steelers will draft a QB? When will we finally get an answer from Rodgers? What will the Steelers do at OLB? How will the Steelers prioritize guys in need of new contracts? Would the Steelers draft at ILB early? 

Joe feels like he's at the Field of Dreams. There's a great collection of sports items up for bid. Drew Allar is throwing today, and the Steelers aren't there. The Steelers big wigs went to Georgia today. Tiger Woods back for the Masters? The latest on the Pittsburgh Sports Media bracket - Pomp destroyed Bechtold, Joe moved on, but Donny and Poni lost. The card of the week is Malkin. 

Joe is in awe of everything at the Baseball Card Castle to kick off the Feed the Need event. We get some early donations. The General even has some Myles Garrett items, but not in the front of the store. Is Caitlin Clark like Tiger Woods in terms of impact on their sports? The Fan trading cards are a hot commodity. Joe shouts out Daemen College. Will Sid return tonight in Carolina? Most of the teams the Pens are competing with are really hot. Team USA lost in the WBC final. Aaron Judge was really bad. Mason Miller was available but didn't pitch. It's hard to take it seriously with some of the factors that played in. 

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Are the Penguins the biggest story in Pittsburgh sports today? They smacked the Avs 7-2. Austin thinks the World Baseball Classic is close to that. Dom thinks the biggest story is the Steelers not signing Kyler Murray. Joe thinks that the single biggest reason for this Penguins run is Fenway Sports Group. What the Penguins may need to do in the NHL playoffs!