Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Roethlisberger

Ryan Hawk arrived at Miami University the day after high school graduation, with a plan to earn the starting quarterback job and make it to the NFL. Two years later, a 6'5" kid from somewhere in Ohio showed up and took the job away from him. That kid turned out to be Ben Roethlisberger. What Ryan did with that moment became the entire foundation of The Learning Leader podcast, one of the most respected leadership shows in the country, and his new book The Price of Becoming. He joins Joe and OG to talk about the habits, frameworks, and daily actions that compound into something exceptional -- and what to do when the plan doesn't survive contact with reality.What You'll Walk Away WithCoach Hepp's three-sentence leadership philosophy that Ryan has never forgotten: have a plan, work the plan, and plan for the unexpectedWhy being told "he gives us a better chance to win than you do" was the most valuable coaching Ryan ever received -- and what it teaches about adding value versus wanting creditThe imitate-then-innovate framework: why The Beatles were a cover band first, why Wayne Gretzky took handwritten notes watching players smaller than himself, and why copying the greats isn't theft -- it's the fastest path to finding your own voiceRyan's first draft pick for becoming exceptional: a five-to-ten minute nightly prompt exercise built around one Charlie Munger question that compounds like a great investmentWhy truth tellers -- people willing to look you in the eye and tell you what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear -- are the most underrated asset in any high performer's lifeThe superpower Ryan has found in every great leader he's interviewed across 11 years and hundreds of conversations: deep, specific curiosity -- and why it's the ultimate form of showing loveSweat more than you watch other people sweat: Scott Galloway's physical discipline framework applied to every area of lifeThe Brock Purdy late-round pick: why bringing a notebook to every meeting -- something almost no intern or young employee does -- is the single easiest way to stand out and learn fasterThe boomerang kids debate: why nearly half of Americans under 30 now live with a parent, when OG thinks it's a great idea, when he thinks you suck, and why it only works if there's a real plan with a real end dateJames from the community: how retiring at 52 let him become his daughter's bank in a hot real estate market -- loan document, market rate, free labor but zero say in the houseWhy This Matters NowThe gap between people who become exceptional and people who almost do isn't talent -- it's the daily actions they're willing to stack. This episode is the practical blueprint for what those actions actually look like.From the BasementRyan Hawk joins Joe and OG to talk about getting benched, the imitate-then-innovate path from cover band to original voice, and the five draft picks that build a great life -- including one that Joe immediately connects to hiding money from himself. The Wall Street Journal's piece on boomerang kids gives OG a platform to explain exactly when it's smart, when it's lazy, and why his kids should not take this as an invitation. Doug arrives with Cleveland trivia and the story of how a newspaper's cheap typesetting permanently changed the name of a major American city. James from the community sends a letter that makes OG quietly admit he was wrong about the appraisal.Resources MentionedThe Price of Becoming: The Compounding Practices of High Performance by Ryan Hawk -- available wherever books are soldThe Learning Leader podcast -- Ryan Hawk; available wherever you listen to podcasts; learningleader.comSteal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon -- referenced for the imitate-then-innovate frameworkSet for Life by Scott Trench -- referenced for Joe's kids; biggerpockets.comBroke Millennial by Erin Lowry -- referenced for Joe's kids; brokemillennial.comWall Street Journal -- "Living With Your Parents Is No Longer Viewed as a Failure to Launch" by Rebecca Picciotto and Nicholas G. MillerStacking Benjamins Field Kit -- stackingbenjamins.com/fieldkitStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan O'Hearn put together one of the best games in Pirates and MLB history with three home runs and a Pirate record 10 RBIs. What's the greatest individual performance you've ever seen in person? Bob and Lisa were at the game where Mario Lemieux scored five goals five different ways. Ben Roethlisberger throwing for 500 yards in back to back games. What are the best individual performances in Pittsburgh sports history?

Chapters00:00:04 Welcome to Steelers Realm & TA's Return From SpaceX00:04:16 LeSean McCoy's "Real Dirt" on AB & The 2018 Steelers MVP Drama00:07:33 Players Catching Strays: Eric Ebron & Torrey Smith Target Big Ben 00:11:42 Offseason WWE Drama & Is Michael Pittman Jr. a Good Fit?00:13:37 Richard Sherman's All-Pro Recommendation: Should the Steelers Sign Stefon Diggs?00:17:17 The Supplemental Draft Shut Down: NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby00:19:39 The Drew Allar Holdout: Third-Round Quarterback Contract Dilemmas00:24:31 Roster Moves: Amari Harvey Signed & KG Henry Released00:28:08 Offseason Rumor Mill: Brandon Aiyuk & Jonathan Taylor to Pittsburgh?00:30:24 Joey Porter Jr. & Keeanu Benton Contract Extension Watches00:35:56 All-In Year: Aaron Rodgers' Final Season & Super Bowl Gambles00:37:02 The Ultimate Debate: Should Terry Bradshaw's #12 Be Retired?00:42:42 Outro & 4th of July Break AnnouncementTA is officially back in the studio after a brief hiatus parking cars at Countryfest and working some top-secret shifts for Elon Musk at SpaceX!With the offseason drama officially in full swing, the guys dive straight into the wild headlines taking over the media cycles. From LeSean McCoy dropping "dirt" on Antonio Brown's final days in Pittsburgh to Eric Ebron and Torrey Smith throwing blatant shade at Ben Roethlisberger, the offseason feels more like WWE drama than football.We break down the latest roster adjustments—including the signing of DB Amari Harvey and the release of KG Henry—alongside the looming contract holdout of third-round draft pick Drew Allar. Plus, we address the endless rumor mill linking Stefon Diggs, Brandon Aiyuk, and Jonathan Taylor to the Steel City, and cap things off with the ultimate historical debate: Does Terry Bradshaw actually deserve to have his #12 jersey officially retired by the Rooneys?We're taking next week off to celebrate America's 250th birthday, so stay safe, get a DD, and we'll see you in two weeks!Follow the Realm:Subscribe for weekly Pittsburgh Steelers news, reactions, and live shows.Drop a comment below: Should the Steelers retire Terry Bradshaw's number? #PittsburghSteelers, #SteelersNation, #SteelersRealm, #BenRoethlisberger, #TerryBradshaw, #NFLOffseason, #SteelersNews

Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Can the Steelers sneak Will Howard onto their practice squad if he doesn't make the 53-man roster? Steve said he doesn't care much for a player's special teams' ability, but it is more important than it was 5-10 years ago. Steve thinks it makes sense for the Steelers to hold on to all 4 QBs, but he knows it's tough for teams to justify that move. What would the Steelers fetch for Mason Rudolph in a trade? Steve thinks Rudolph is a fringe Top 10 backup in the league right now. Is a team's pass rush more important than pass coverage? Steve isn't sure if Joey Porter Jr. is in the range to be paid like a Top 5 CB, so he suggested a franchise tag. What are the options for Brendan Sorsby after the NFL nixed the supplemental draft? Poni wanted Steve to weigh in on his question pitting Lamar Jackson against Ben Roethlisberger.

Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Can the Steelers sneak Will Howard onto their practice squad if he doesn't make the 53-man roster? Steve said he doesn't care much for a player's special teams' ability, but it is more important than it was 5-10 years ago. Steve thinks it makes sense for the Steelers to hold on to all 4 QBs, but he knows it's tough for teams to justify that move. What would the Steelers fetch for Mason Rudolph in a trade? Steve thinks Rudolph is a fringe Top 10 backup in the league right now. Is a team's pass rush more important than pass coverage? Steve isn't sure if Joey Porter Jr. is in the range to be paid like a Top 5 CB, so he suggested a franchise tag. What are the options for Brendan Sorsby after the NFL nixed the supplemental draft? Poni wanted Steve to weigh in on his question pitting Lamar Jackson against Ben Roethlisberger. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to the Pirates series win over the Mariners. Bob said it could have been a sweep, but it was nice to see them rebound and win the final 2 games of the set. Pomp is hoping we see Konnor Griffin this weekend against the Reds. Is Brandon Lowe the team's MVP? Poni said it's hard to go against Bryan Reynolds for how great he has been in June especially. Pomp lauded Braxton Ashcraft for his work. Are the Pirates going to give Marcell Ozuna more of a runway in the second half? Bucco Reaction – The Pirates take 2 of 3 against the Mariners at PNC Park.

Hour 2: Poni and Dom argue over Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw's all-time quarterback rank. Is it possible the Steelers don't extend Joey Porter Jr.? And Mike Florio joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby situation.

Hour 4: Poni and Dom debate who the greatest quarterback in Steelers history is. Dom has a trip to Cedar Point on Friday, but wonders if he'll be allowed in the park. And an ESPN analyst was involved in a car crash earlier this week.

Hour 1: Poni thinks he found proof in last night's Pirates game that Don Kelly is not a good manager. Should Paul Skenes not be an All-Star this year? And Tyler Kennedy joins the show to preview the Penguins' upcoming offseason moves. Hour 2: Poni and Dom argue over Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw's all-time quarterback rank. Is it possible the Steelers don't extend Joey Porter Jr.? And Mike Florio joins the show to break down the Brendan Sorsby situation. Hour 3: Aditi Kinkhabwala joins the show to weigh in on the Brendan Sorsby situation. Is there going to be an alien invasion at a World Cup game tonight? And Dianna Russini's salary at The Athletic has been released, and Dom has thoughts. Hour 4: Poni and Dom debate who the greatest quarterback in Steelers history is. Dom has a trip to Cedar Point on Friday, but wonders if he'll be allowed in the park. And an ESPN analyst was involved in a car crash earlier this week.

Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss the latest chapter in the Brendan Sorsby saga; Torrey Smith ripping Ben Roethlisberger; the power rankings of the AFC North and the notion of NFL expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Baltimore Ravens Nation! HOME OF THE REIGN GANG

Cordell and Rob took some time from Tuesday's BBMS to discuss Ben Roethlisberger's comments about the Ravens' championship window. Big Ben thinks the Ravens' time has passed. Is he wrong?

The Ravens vs Steelers rivalry never stops and the passion is still felt by players long after they retire. Ben Roethlisberger fed into that during a recent episode of his podcast by claiming the Super Bowl window is closed for Baltimore. Bob and Vinny could not disagree more.

With Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. (0:00) “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” (1:30) All-Time QBs: How do we gauge the pre-Super Bowl passers? (7:05) Joe Namath “a decade ahead of his time” (10:20) 20th Century Super Bowl QBs: Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Jim Kelly (14:35) 21st Century Hall of Famers: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (16:50) Borderline Hall of Fame candidates: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson (17:55) Hall of Fame Snubs: Ken Anderson, Phil Simms, Steve McNair (20:00) Active QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 11 – Ep. 103: For today's episode, Joe Clark and Ross McCorkle discuss Mike McCarthy's OTAs, which are being described as notably more intense and structured than Mike Tomlin's in recent years. Will players burn out toward the end of the season, as Ben Roethlisberger suggested, or is that a silly thought? Next, we discuss Big Ben's record prediction of 12-5, and whether or not that is too optimistic. We offer our early record predictions as well. For the last topic, we dive into Brendan Sorsby's mess in the NCAA, and why it's an awful thing not only for college football, but for sports in general. We wrap up the show with a listener question about an under-the-radar trade candidate. Thank you for joining us for this 40-minute episode, and we hope to see your thoughts in the comment section. Call the hotline at (412) 254-3145 and leave us a question for a chance to have it answered in a future episode. You can also text the line if you don't wish to have your voice on the show! Follow us on Twitter: Ross: @Ross_McCorkle Joe: @jclark1233 Steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the prediction made by former Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger regarding the record he thinks the team will finish with at the end of the 2026-27 season. Also, how soon will Pirates' SS Konnor Griffin start his arm rehab assignment? June 10, 2026, 7:00 Hour

Ben Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he thinks Mike McCarthy might be ramping things up at practice too early. Poni says that new coaches have burnt out Steelers teams before, and that Tomlin did this as well in his first year. Most coaches think of this time of year as a time to get the mental reps down, as opposed to ramping up physically. The Seahawks are on Hard Knocks this summer after they won the Super Bowl last season for some reason. The Patriots will be on the offseason Hard Knocks in 2027.

Ben Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he thinks Mike McCarthy might be ramping things up at practice too early. Poni says that new coaches have burnt out Steelers teams before, and that Tomlin did this as well in his first year. Most coaches think of this time of year as a time to get the mental reps down, as opposed to ramping up physically. The Seahawks are on Hard Knocks this summer after they won the Super Bowl last season for some reason. The Patriots will be on the offseason Hard Knocks in 2027. Mason McCormick will move from right guard to left guard this season. People say that left guard is more important than right guard, should the Steelers trust McCormick to play the position? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike says that if Baker Mayfield becomes available next offseason, the Steelers should sprint to his agent's office and start working out a contract immediately. He also says that the Buccaneers contract offer to Mayfield was low, and Mayfield's agency didn't want to even respond to it. Florio says it would be wrong for the NFL to take action against Brendan Sorsby before he broke any NFL gambling rules, but he also isn't sure if they will or not.

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Pittsburgh players to the table for discussion. Continuing our Mount Rushmore series with Pittsburgh a really good crop of players to look at from the NHL to the MLB to NFL. Who will be our final four... only time will tell. sportsthenemoway@gmail.com you can email us here and gives us his thoughts. Have a great day and we'll see you all next week... Peace.

In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Pirates drama surrounding Carmen Mlodzinski, the team's sweep of Minnesota, Ben Roethlisberger's critique of Drew Allar, the state of the Penguins after Evgeni Malkin's contract signing, and Gret Van Fleet's new single Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Adamski joins me to discuss the offensive line shuffle, Ben Roethlisberger's take on Drew Allar and talk of an 18th game and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3: Is Broderick Jones the biggest Steelers draft bust ever? Steve Palazzolo joins the show to break down the Steelers. And Dom threatens to quit the show during a wild Football Debrief.

Ben Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he is nervous about Drew Allar, as the Steelers are planning to completely re-teach him how to play quarterback. Ben was also not a huge fan of the Allar pick in the first place, as he liked Will Howard more and watched Allar fail in big games. Mullsy thinks that the Steelers think of Allar as a potential future contributor, given that they used decently high draft capital on him. Poni questions how long McCarthy thinks it will take to develop Drew Allar into an NFL QB.

Ben Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he is nervous about Drew Allar, as the Steelers are planning to completely re-teach him how to play quarterback. Ben was also not a huge fan of the Allar pick in the first place, as he liked Will Howard more and watched Allar fail in big games. Mullsy thinks that the Steelers think of Allar as a potential future contributor, given that they used decently high draft capital on him. Poni questions how long McCarthy thinks it will take to develop Drew Allar into an NFL QB. Big Ben took a subtle shot at Mason Rudolph on his podcast, saying that there was one QB in his career that said he wouldn't help him out or mentor him. Mullsy thinks that Mason Rudolph is correct in this assessment. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks that it is nearly a slam dunk that Mike Vrabel will be coaching the Patriots when they play the Steelers in Week 2, unless the situation somehow gets worse. Mike thinks that it is both possible for Brendan Sorsby to be playing at Texas Tech and for him to be drafted in the supplemental draft this year. Florio also says that there is going to be much investigation into the Josh Jacobs situation before anything happens.

It's an early edition of "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. The guys talk about Evgeni Malkin's new contract, Braxton Ashcraft's latest start, Ben Roethlisberger's comments about Drew Allar, the National Spelling Bee, ghost hunting, and ice cream cones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we will review some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Pittsburgh sports. Were the Steelers robbed of a Super Bowl? Did the NHL rig things for the Penguins? Did Pitt lose its best player due to illegal interference? Some of these theories may be true, some are definitely false, but all will be fun to discuss. So put on your tin foil hat and join us as we discuss some of the biggest Pittsburgh sports conspiracy theories.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodesGet our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Mike McCarthy has had nothing but praise for Drew Allar thus far. Poni says that he is starting to come around on McCarthy, although he is not all the way there yet. Mike Defabo said that Mike McCarthy gave more feedback to Drew Allar than Mike Tomlin ever did to Ben Roethlisberger in his career. Poni thinks that this is because Tomlin just did not know how to develop quarterbacks. Mullsy originally gave the McCarthy hire an F-, but he has since updated that grade to a C.

Mike McCarthy has had nothing but praise for Drew Allar thus far. Poni says that he is starting to come around on McCarthy, although he is not all the way there yet. Mike Defabo said that Mike McCarthy gave more feedback to Drew Allar than Mike Tomlin ever did to Ben Roethlisberger in his career. Poni thinks that this is because Tomlin just did not know how to develop quarterbacks. Mullsy originally gave the McCarthy hire an F-, but he has since updated that grade to a C. Do the Steelers or Ravens have a better roster at this point in time? Callers chime in on the Steelers. What are the masses thoughts on Mike McCarthy and Drew Allar? Bucco Minute – The Pirates are the biggest favorite they have been since 2005. You have to bet $335 to win $100 on them to beat the Rockies tonight. The last time they were a favorite this big was Pirates vs Rockies in 2005. Zach Duke pitched against Jeff Francis. Donny successfully named the entire starting lineup for the Pirates in this game.

Never has a player fit so perfectly with the identity of his team and the city he represented as Jerome Bettis. His smash-mouth style and gregarious personality made him one of the city's favorites. He was also beloved by his teammates—so much so that it became a rallying cry during their Super Bowl run. The Bus's final stop was Super Bowl XL, which ended in storybook fashion, with him winning the Lombardi Trophy and riding off into the sunset.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Rest in Peace Ray Goss. . Tonight is Game 6 Penguins-Flyers. The Penguins have had GREAT moments for Game 6. The Steelers placed the UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers. Doug Whaley said this protects the Steelers to get a compensatory pick and added protection for Rodgers to sign with them. Ben Roethlisberger said he thinks Allar had a lot of hype behind him and Allar never jumped off the page to him. He never had a "woah" moment with Allar.

Joe said he would side with Drew Allar, but he can change his mind. Ben Roethlisberger said he thinks Allar had a lot of hype behind him and Allar never jumped off the page to him. He never had a "woah" moment with Allar. Ben is first going with Will Howard. Allar and Mason Rudolph were taken with the same pick in the third round. Will Howard vs. Drew Allar. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to some thoughts former Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger publicly shared about 2026 third-round draft pick Drew Allar.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson reflect on what might he the greatest period of time in Pittsburgh sports history. Also, what does former Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger think of Drew Allar? And Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. April 29, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Ben Roethlisberger wasn't blown away by the tape he watched on Drew Allar while at Penn State. Ben admitted to not watching a ton of Penn State football, but when he did watch, Allar didn't ‘jump off the page' at him. How much of the failures for Allar at Penn State were on James Franklin more than the QB himself? Out of guys that got drafted in the middle rounds, what is the likelihood a guy becomes a franchise QB? Are guys that get picked in those spots based more on traits than anything else?

Ben Roethlisberger wasn't blown away by the tape he watched on Drew Allar while at Penn State. Ben admitted to not watching a ton of Penn State football, but when he did watch, Allar didn't ‘jump off the page' at him. How much of the failures for Allar at Penn State were on James Franklin more than the QB himself? Out of guys that got drafted in the middle rounds, what is the likelihood a guy becomes a franchise QB? Are guys that get picked in those spots based more on traits than anything else? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi is being inducted into her high school Hall of Fame tonight. Is there another team out there that really wants Aaron Rodgers? Aditi can't figure out what the play is from the Steelers because it will do nothing but antagonize Rodgers. What are the Steelers getting in Drew Allar? The guys gave Aditi half credit for predicting Makai Lemon to the Steelers, since that is clearly who they wanted. Donny Football Debrief – It appears Deshaun Watson has the ‘inside track' to be the Browns QB1. Are they forced into that due to the price tag?

The greatest 1st-round picks in Pittsburgh Steelers history, including all Hall of Famers Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Ben Roethlisberger, Franco Harris, Troy Polamalu, and Lynn Swann.

On this episode we will look back on the career of Hines Ward. He was a third round draft pick who the Steelers tried to replace multiple times and who was sometimes described as a dirty player, but he developed into one of the best wide receivers of his era. Known for his toughness, zealous blocking, and clutch plays that brought championships back to the city, Ward is one of the most beloved Steelers ever.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodesGet our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden are joined by former NFL Pro Bowler and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Heath Miller to discuss his connection with Ben Roethlisberger, being drafted by the Steelers, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro04:38 - Mike McCarthy in trouble?13:44 - Has Lamar Jackson been figured out?27:19 - Heath Miller joins29:33 - Heath Miller on UVA career37:18 - Connection with Ben Roethlisberger (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to grade the team's NFL free agency class in new coach Mike McCarthy's first year working with GM Omar Khan. Was Rico Dowdle replacing Kenneth Gainwell a good swap? Despite Gainwell's productive 2025 alongside Jaylen Warren? Is there risk with Jamel Dean being the long-term answer opposite Joey Porter Jr. because of his age? And how well does Michael Pittman Jr. balance DK Metcalf? The guys ponder those moves as well as more minor ones for Asante Samuel Jr., Jaquan Brisker, Darnell Savage, Sebastion Joseph-Day and Travis Homer. Then later, they take stock of the group as a whole. To what degree does it keep the current team relevant as it seeks an elusive playoff win while names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and -- potentially -- Aaron Rodgers? And how does it set them up for the longer term as they potentially look to repeat the success of drafting Ben Roethlisberger in 2004 come the loaded NFL draft QB class of 2027? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to ponder the team's options with its estimated $27 million in salary cap space. Will GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy use it to make any more significant moves before training camp? Beyond retaining Aaron Rodgers at QB? Could options including receivers Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel; guards Daniel Faalele and Joel Bitonio; tight end David Njoku and defensive tackle D.J. Reader make sense at positions of perceived need? Or could Khan use his 12 NFL draft picks to make a trade for a veteran on another team? Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to news that Mike Tomlin has hired representation to explore possible TV work. Would it be surprising to see the likely Hall of Fame coach move into media following a rocky relationship with it through the years? Will he find success in a second act like Andy Reid? Or could he be done with the game like Bill Cowher was? The guys also discuss Ben Roethlisberger's calls for the team to sign Josh Dobbs to its QB room alongside Mason Rudolph and Will Howard if Rodgers retires. And the team's history of making trades in the first round of the NFL draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger. They discuss their favorite memories playing for the Steelers, give predictions for the AFC North Playoff race, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline: 00:00 - High School Days 04:10 - First impression meeting Deebo 08:00 - Shedeur Sanders Expectations 11:00 - Joe Burrow be finish career as Bengal? 14:00 - AFC North Super Bowl Contenders 18:30 - Best Advice as a Rookie (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden are joined by Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger to react to the teams' offseason additions, the latest on Aaron Rodgers retirement decision, disucss their favorite memories with the Steelers, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro07:39 - McCarthy the right hire for Steelers18:30 - Aaron Rodgers Steelers Future28:20 - Big Ben's Favorite pass catchers33:30 - Biggest rookie purchase 34:30 - Favorite Away Stadium (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucky Brooks opens with Jason regarding the race-baiting takes of Ocho and Skip Bayless claiming that Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle disrespected quarterback Lamar Jackson by calling for players' attendance during their spring program. Leadership is nonexistent in the world of sports, and Jason highlights in particular the lack of white men with the moxie to lead in this era of player empowerment. T.J. Moe and Jay Skapinac join to dive into the topic as well as the absence of competitive culture prevalent in sports nowadays. Coach J.B. makes his weekly appearance, covering a plethora of NFL topics including Emmitt Smith capping up for Shedeur Sanders and Jason McIntyre attempting to lure Willie Colon into a racial chat regarding Ben Roethlisberger's take on Mike Tomlin. ​​Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 2, the guys discuss a couple former Steelers players defending Ben Roethlisberger as a good teammate after Joey Porters' recent comments. Plus, the guys react to Mike Evans returning to play in the 2026, another edition of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Episode 371 opens with Mitch's Saturday night unraveling after watching Song Sung Blue and realizing the Buddy Holly–impersonating character played by Michael Imperioli is allegedly his celebrity twin — a comparison he loudly rejects as it derails the entire movie. With Hotshot fanning the flames, the show pivots into the annual Prediction Show recap, replaying last year's bold Seahawks takes — including a seven-win forecast and Mike Macdonald job jeopardy — before grading every prediction and crowning a 2025 champion. Mitch revisits last year's Prediction Show, replaying Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil's confident forecasts for 2025 — from Russell Wilson's salary and Geno Smith's future to Mike Macdonald's job security and a Seahawks Super Bowl run no one predicted. The segment tracks hits, misses, and wildly wrong calls, including gloomy seven-win projections and John Schneider pink slips that never came. With halftime scoring tallied and bragging rights on the line, the stage is set for Episode 372's official crowning of the 2025 Prediction Champion. The second half of the 2025 Prediction Show grading delivers more swings and misses as Mitch revisits bold calls from Dave Grosby, Jason Puckett, and Danny O'Neil on Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh's contract, Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani, Tiger Woods, NBA expansion, and Sam Darnold's future. From Oklahoma City's title run to Pete Carroll playoff dreams and wild card chaos involving Jeff Bezos and the Kraken, the predictions range from razor-close to wildly off base. Mitch and Professor Slick bask in the lingering glow of the Seahawks' Super Bowl championship before veering into breaking "news" that Mitch left his iconic bell in Santa Clara — sparking a hilarious Rocky-inspired replacement plan involving Bunco night. The conversation shifts to spring training, where Slick sounds early alarms about the Mariners' pitching depth and offensive ceiling, while Mitch pushes back with optimism centered on Bryce Miller's return to form.   GUESTS   Dave Grosby | Seattle sports radio personality Jason Puckett | Seattle sports radio host and founder of The Daily Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Veteran Seattle sports columnist and longtime Seahawks analyst Professor Slick | Seattle sports commentator and longtime Seahawks fan favorite   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Doppelgänger Meltdown, Birthday Roll Call, and the Prediction Show Reckoning 19:09 | Prediction Show Reckoning — Revisiting the Bold (and Brutal) 2025 Forecasts. 34:37 | Prediction Show Reckoning, Part II — Bold Claims, Wild Cards, and a Surprise Champion 49:03 | GUEST: Professor Slick; "I Left My Bell in Santa Clara" — Super Bowl Afterglow, Aging, and Early Mariners Anxiety 1:21:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Jason Puckett wins 2025 Prediction Show title, David Crosby predicts Seahawks win 7 games and miss playoffs, Canadian curler Mark Kennedy profanity blowup at Sweden's Oscar Erickson over alleged rock-touching violation, Mitch's Winter Olympics viewing habits and curling being "hypnotic", 12th Man Rising floats Seahawks sale idea to Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates, NBA All-Star Weekend boredom and Mac McClung dunk contest absence, viral AI "Michael Jordan" dunk contest rant, Adam Silver expansion comments with Seattle + Las Vegas timeline frustration, Mariners nearly reaching World Series plus Seahawks Super Bowl creating "Seattle sports trifecta" potential with NBA return, Charlie Woods commits to Florida State over Stanford, Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker Disneyland teacups video, Tyson vs Mayweather tease, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid(?) emotional cheating confession post-medal interview, Joey Porter Sr. blasts Ben Roethlisberger as a bad teammate/person, Stefon Diggs arraignment over alleged assault of personal chef, Britney Spears sells music catalog rights to Primary Wave for $200M RIPs: James VanDerBeek, Tracy Scroggins

February 13, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 93 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers announcing their full coaching staff for the 2026 season on Thursday. We go over the few new names that are included in that list of staff members, and we also have conversations on the overall size of the staff and much more related to that Thursday announcement by the team. Several current and former Steelers have now chimed in on the comments made by Joey Porter Sr. about Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger during his recent interview on the Cameron Heyward podcast, so we go over the latest related to that topic. Former NFL QB Derek Carr has made it known that he is open to a comeback in 2026 should the right opportunity present itself so Alex and I address what all he had to say recently and whether the quarterback could be a plausible and possible fit with the Steelers. The NFL has reportedly now informed all 32 teams in a memo that it prevailed in its grievance vs. the NFLPA and its “team report cards" after an arbitrator determined that the NFLPA's conduct violated the CBA and ordered it to stop making public any future report cards. Alex and I both have opinions and reactions to that Friday breaking news. A judge ruled on Thursday in favor of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss still having a year of college eligibility remaining due to a medical hardship a few years ago, so Alex and I react to that news during this show. On the heels of my first 2026 salary cap update for the Steelers being posted on Thursday, Alex and I discuss everything related to that topic. We also discuss potential March salary cap casualties related to the Steelers in addition to other ways the team might decide to create additional space should they deem that necessary during the offseason. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss the probability and plausibility related to offseason contract extensions being signed by CB Joey Porter Jr., K Chris Boswell, OLB Nick Herbig, DT Keeanu Benton, and TE Darnell Washington. We go over a few perceived market values for several of those players. This 129-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it is as simple as black and white. Jason highlights that black athletes vs. white athletes has proven to be an enticing focal point for sports. See Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird and boxing as prime examples. Jason poses the question: Would the NBA All-Star Game again become relevant if the league pitted the best black players against the best white players? Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac enter the conversation discussing the proposed NBA ASG format, what killed the Winter Olympics, and Joey Porter declaring Ben Roethlisberger a bad teammate. Shaun King joins Jason for the stretch drive, sharing his take on Porter's comment; discussing Colin Cowherd's sources saying Fernando Mendoza isn't an A-list pro QB prospect; and concluding with rumors that Deshaun Watson is a viable starting QB candidate for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 2, the guys talk about Joey Porter going off on his former Steeler teammate Ben Roethlisberger about his opinions on the team. Plus, the guys talk Derek Carr showing some love and maybe a return, give our Pros of the Week, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin provide an update on the infamous Cake Gate involving a co-worker’s wife, explain why LeBron James being ineligible for All-NBA shouldn’t be enough to do away with the 65-game rule, and share their biggest takeaway from former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter taking shots at Ben Roethlisberger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Steelers legend Joey Porter taking shots at Ben Roethlisberger all these years later, Russell Wilson picking a Super Bowl ring over a wedding ring, Brian Callahan getting the Giants QB coaching gig, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 11, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 92 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the recent comments that Joey Porter Sr. made about Ben Roethlisberger and his team leadership to Cameron Heyward during an interview on the latest episode of the “Not Just Football" podcast. We also discuss what Heyward had to say about his recent animated gif tweet during the recent episode of his podcast that seemingly created quite a stir. With the recent drama-related news tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers talked about, Alex and I then go over the 2026 contract situation related to veteran DB Jalen Ramsey. We discuss how March 13 is a key date when it comes to Ramsey's 2026 future with the Steelers. We also discuss the variances in Ramsey's expected 2026 salary cap charge. Alex and I also go over our thoughts on whether Ramsey is worth $19.5 million in cash in 2026 and whether the team should prorate his August option bonus amount of $7.4 million, assuming he remains under contract until then. In the middle of this Wednesday show, Alex and I are joined by our 2026 college all-star week attendees, Ross McCorkle, Joe Clark, Josh Carney, and Melanie Friedlander, for a roundtable session. The six of us have our annual roundtable discussion about what was observed from various draft prospects during the weeks of the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. We discuss several different position groups and players during this roughly 70-minute discussion. If not already doing do, please make sure to follow Ross, Joe, Josh, and Melanie on Twitter/X at the provided account links. After Alex and I finish our 2026 college all-star week discussion, we answer a few emails that were sent to us by listeners of the show. This 122-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the above recap. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices