Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Starkey

Tim Benz and Joe Starkey are traumatized by Pirates pitching, they have thoughts on T.J. Watt, great Pitt performances, seeing movies alone, eye-bag treatments, old Penguins memories, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Jared Jones was efficient and in command against Atlanta. Jeff thinks the Pirates should have saved Carmen Mlodzinski for Jared Jones' outing after going up by a significant amount. Jeff Passan thinks Garrett Whitlock is the best match for the Pirates but Luke Weaver is the dream match. Jeff Hathhorn thinks the No. 1 story at training camp is Joey Porter Jr. We don't think the Pirates will pitch a complete game.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Matt Clement: MLB analyst Matt Clement joined the show. "Ryan O'Hearn is a bigger All-Star snub than Brandon Lowe." Matt thinks the Pirates would rather sign two or three players like O'Hearn then sign Brandon Lowe. Matt Clement was at the Pirates game on Tuesday and was concerned about Paul Skenes at the start of the game. Skenes allowed two runs over six innings. Skenes threw 13 balls and 12 strikes in his first 25 pitches.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey:

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Matt Clement: Matt Clement would rather look for someone who could play third base and left them on defense. Endy Rodriguez injured his hip. Passan is linking Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers to the Pirates. Matt is not ruling out Carmen Mlodzinski being traded. Paul Skenes' arm angle is down a little bit. Belgium's request for an appeal has been denied and Flo Balogun will play today.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Matt Clement: What's a realistic contract for Brandon Lowe? Poni thinks eight-years, $200 million but we don't think there's any chance. Matt Clement says four-years, $115-120 million is what Lowe would ask for. Jim Bowden said he thinks Luke Weaver is a fascinating pitcher the Pirates could acquire and Matt pointed to the same player. Harry Callas called in to share his story of catching and facing Mason Miller.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, July 6th, 2026

Joe thinks Paul Skenes pitching mediocre hurt his teammates' chances of making the team. If the Pirates were eight or 10 games over .500 based on Skenes' start, there would be more Pirates in the game. Joe points to numbers that indicate the World Baseball Classic has hurt a ton of pitchers.

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show! Where are the Steelers currently regarding a Joey Porter Jr. extension? Why did the Steelers get extensions done for Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington prior to JPJ's? Ray says that it would be smart for the Steelers to get the JPJ contract done before the Cristian Gonzalez contract with the Patriots. You do not want to place the Franchise Tag on him next season if you miss setting the market. Limits and Ray went through the entire conversation without talking about the quarterbacks—a true Christmas Miracle. A discussion about Limits' facial hair, what he should do, and what Joe Starkey would look like with a full beard.

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Paul Skenes' stretch is problematic! Will Jason Robertson come to Pittsburgh? Jason Spezza was asked about Robertson. The Penguins have clear interest and are lacking a star in their prime to build the team around. Jeff doesn't think Erik Karlsson will be on the team this season. This date in sports history, July 2.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold, from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

In this week's Beyond and Bylines with Tim Benz and Joe Starkey discuss the World Cup. They analyze Paul Skenes' struggles and Penguins offseason moves, and Joe's weeps over dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Mark Kaboly: The Penguins have made small moves at the start of free agency. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark thinks the biggest thing to keep an eye on is guaranteed money for Joey Porter Jr. and doesn't think it's that big of a deal right now. Mark thinks Sebastian Joseph-Day will be a good add.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Matt Clement: It's a Paul Skenes day, but it doesn't feel like it used to. Skenes Day isn't what it used to be but it's also a unique thing other teams don't have. Matt Clement shares his journey through the minor leagues and being sent down to other leagues and levels before he made the Major Leagues. The Penguins have acquired Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson, Jason Robertson's brother. Joe is up to an 80% chance the Penguins trade for Jason Robertson.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold: Joe and Austin discuss 43 topics in the first hour.

71 topics: 21-43, Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold discuss Pittsburgh sports topics.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: What are the greatest comebacks in Pittsburgh sports history? Mario Lemieux is obviously No. 1 after 3.5 years in retirement. Mario put up 76 points in 43 games. Joe thinks it was the biggest story he's ever covered. Sidney Crosby coming back from concussions. James Harrison retired and came back to the Steelers. Rod Woodson returned from a torn ACL to play in the Super Bowl. James Conner coming back from battling cancer was incredible. A trip inside Joe Starkey's mailbag.

The Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, June 29th, 2026

The Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Friday, June 26th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Joe thought Don Kelly managed yesterday's game very well. He doesn't believe we talk about when the manager does a good job. Joe doesn't think Don Kelly is as bad as a lot of fans think. Joe thinks Don Kelly has done a decent job and has survived the first half. Joe thought the Pirates had one of their best games of the season Thursday.

Joe thought Don Kelly managed yesterday's game very well. He doesn't believe we talk about when the manager does a good job. Joe doesn't think Don Kelly is as bad as a lot of fans think. Joe thinks Don Kelly has done a decent job and has survived the first half. He thinks they've set themselves up to be a playoff team and WILL be a playoff team.

Joe Starkey and I discuss some draft strategy and trade possibilities for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the draft. We also get into the ownership change with the Pens, blame that has been heaped on Don Kelly's shoulders , bad playoff memories for the Steelers, bee stings, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and hotel space in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Jeff Hathhorn: Geoff Hoffmann is hopeful that Mario Lemieux will be involved with the Penguins. Jeff said that Lemieux doesn't want to be involved day-to-day but wants to feel welcome at games and come when he wants. Mario disappeared with Fenway. Geoff Hoffmann said this is not an investment and they will do everything for the Penguins to win in Pittsburgh. Jeff Hathhorn thinks Kyle Dubas is going to try and be active to acquire a star. Jeff thinks the Pirates need two bullpen arms

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: Joe is willing to give up a first round pick and Ben Kindel for Jason Robertson. NHL players are more in control of where they want to go. TK thinks it's good for the NHL. Many players are leaving Canada to play in warmer weather and also no state tax. Josh Yohe reported that Kyle Dubas is "big game hunting." Will the Penguins make a big move?

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (10-11am), Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Matt Clement: Matt likes the matchup for Bubba Chandler because the Mariners swing early. We all agree that Mitch Keller should have started the 7th, but didn't work. Matt said Cole Young is the best high school baseball hitter he has ever seen and beat the Pirates on a two-run homer! Matt Clement thinks the Red Sox may want a prospect outside the Pirates top five and another small piece they like for Aroldis Chapman.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, June 24th, 2026

Joe wants the Pirates to acquire a big bat and bullpen arms. He wants the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller and his contract. Joe doesn't get the feeling that the game is over when Gregory Soto pitches the ninth inning. We hear from Pirates fans on what they'd do at the trade deadline. 

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Joe wants the Pirates to acquire a big bat and bullpen arms. He wants the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller and his contract. Joe doesn't get the feeling that the game is over when Gregory Soto pitches the ninth inning. NFL is declining to hold a 2026 Supplemental Draft.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Tom Brady said Aaron Rodgers is the best thrower of the football he's ever seen. It's hard to argue! Andrew Luck is one of the biggest 'what if's' in the NFL. When will the Steelers retire Terry Bradshaw's number? Are you interested in the World Cup?

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey:

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Tom Brady said Aaron Rodgers is the best thrower of the football he's ever seen. It's hard to argue! Andrew Luck is one of the biggest 'what if's' in the NFL. When will the Steelers retire Terry Bradshaw's number? Nick thinks after Franco Harris passed that the Steelers would move quicker to retire numbers from the 1970s. NFL quiz for Nick and Limits.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, June 22nd, 2026

Joe Starkey and I debate the merits of the Steelers perhaps spending a supplemental draft pick on quarterback Brendan Sorsby. We also discuss the idea of load management for Evgeni Malkin. We reject the notion of NFL expansion while encouraging all sports to contract their schedules. And we kick around the latest proposal from Major League Baseball to change its pay structure and entry draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Fillipponi, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold take over the next hour of the Five-Alarm! Is Austin hiding information from his personal life from everyone? The guys try to get Ron Cook to join the show. And Harry Callas once had a ghost inhabit his body.

Donny Football, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold in for the next couple hours of the Five-Alarm! The guys try to figure out how many miles the earth is away from the sun. Austin and Dom get into an argument over their personal schedules. And the show dives into some baseball cards.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, June 15th, 2026

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Friday, June 12th, 2026

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Tyler Callihan had a great day and Jeff thinks Callihan wanted to prove that he belongs! Callihan thinks he's going to have better numbers in the majors because the games count and he is very focused and has an edge to prove that he belongs. Joe predicts Marcell Ozuna will hit two home runs tonight. Jordan Staal has been awesome for the Carolina Hurricanes and has five goals in the Stanley Cup Final.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Joe Starkey, Austin Bechtold, and Mark Kaboly draft the best Steelers backup QBs of the last 26 years.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, June 10th, 2026