Podcast appearances and mentions of mark kaboly

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys break down all things ball including plays that make you go “What The Chuck?”, along with reacting to playoff baseball, NHL games, and more, before previewing tonights TNF game between the Steelers and Browns and make their picks. Joining the progrum is Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Reporter Mark Kaboly to talk about the Cowboys trading for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr, and Mike Tomlin's Minecraft world he built through the back half of his time in Pittsburgh. Thursday Night Football color commentator Kirk Herbstreit stops by and learns all about Coach Mike Tomlin's Minecraft hobby, then breaks down tonight's TNF matchup between division rivals as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns, and GameDay coming to Iowa City as the Hawkeyes take on the Buckeyes.  Then, Florida Gators star running back Jadan Baugh answers Kirk Herbstreit's question about Buster Faulkner's offense, discusses Jon Sumrall's message for Ole Miss and keeping that same mindset for Missouri on Saturday. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: What are you most excited to see with the Penguins tonight? Bob thinks the Penguins are going to make the playoffs. Kyle Dubas may need to rethink things if the Eastern Conference is strong this year and the Penguins could miss. 2026-27 Penguins Time Capsule. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. We discuss lots of things that had nothing to do with Steelers-Browns. 

The Cowboys are interested in Joey Porter Jr. but it doesn't appear anyone wants to pay the Steelers asking price. Ben Roethlisberger said the Bengals became the Bungals again. Bob has been invited to Ben's house. Dan Graziano wonders if the Steelers could trade Will Howard or Drew Allar. Kaboly thinks that's insane. Mark thinks the Steelers are going to beat the Browns. Bob says Steelers 34-10! 

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Cowboys are interested in Joey Porter Jr. but it doesn't appear anyone wants to pay the Steelers asking price. Ben Roethlisberger said the Bengals became the Bungals again. Dan Graziano wonders if the Steelers could trade Will Howard or Drew Allar. MLB analyst Matt Clement joins as we grade the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates.

In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to react to the team's 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. September 28, 2026, 8:00 Hour

In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to preview the team's upcoming game scheduled for Thursday against the Cleveland Browns. Also, the three discuss rumors surrounding some NFL teams that may be interested in trading with the Steelers for CB Joey Porter Jr. September 28, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to address rumors about trade interest from other NFL team's for CB Joey Porter Jr.

9-25 PM Team 4pm Hour Mark Kaboly is in the studio! What are his thoughts on the Joey Porter Jr situation? Mark says that "everything is on the table". JPJ has received public support from his teammates. Mike McCarthy was not happy with so many JPJ questions. Mark says McCarthy does not like to be questioned about injuries. He is an NFL Head Coach. Jamel Dean is questionable along with Michael Pittman Jr, Jaylen Warren, and JPJ. Rico Dowdle is the only player ruled out. Mark didn't read Aaron Rodgers' comments as a shot at Mike McCarthy or throwing him under the bus. Mark isn't sure if there is any beef between the two since he is not in the locker room. Poni brings up each time Rodgers has contradicted McCarthy after McCarthy speaks. They seem to be passive aggressive darts. Kaboly grades Callas' rap. A different approach to the rap this week. Poni grades it as a D+ and a "filler song" on an album. Mark actually likes it and grades it a B. This might be Callas' St. Anger. Upon further review, it is catchy. Mark reacts to the 'Tomlin Hangover' report. Mark confirms that all Tomlin quotes that were displayed are completely gone. Mark says "I was wrong about the Pirates, but I am going to take a victory lap for it" regarding them finishing with 81+ wins.

Hour 3: Mark Kaboly is always complaining about parking. Sometimes, what happens during the commercial break is even better than what happens during the show. Dorin shares the crazy method he used during his playing days to help his pass-catching. Is it time to worry about Mason Heintschel? And the guys react to an absurd NBC News article.

Hour 1: Why is nobody giving the Steelers a chance this Sunday against the Bengals? Dorin and Dom bond over horror movies. Will Brandon Lowe be back with the Pirates next year? What's the most masculine name? And could Joey Porter Jr. be traded for a star wide receiver? Hour 2: Pat Bostick joins the show for the next couple hours! The Joey Porter Jr. saga keeps getting weirder by the day. What's the proper way to wear cologne? Will the show take a group trip to the movie theater this fall? And Bill Hillgrove joins the show to break down where Pitt football stands going into Week 4. Hour 3: Mark Kaboly is always complaining about parking. Sometimes, what happens during the commercial break is even better than what happens during the show. Dorin shares the crazy method he used during his playing days to help his pass-catching. Is it time to worry about Mason Heintschel? And the guys react to an absurd NBC News article. Hour 4: Dom quizzes the guys with a brand-new trivia game. Who is the most forgettable U.S. President of all time? Would the Steelers beat the Bengals if Mike Tomlin was still the coach? And Jeff Hathhorn joins the guys to go through the latest Steelers news and rumors!

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Joey Porter Jr. is going to try to practice today, but we don't know in what capacity. Porter was out on the field during the stretch portion. Mark thinks Porter would "be crazy" to play. MLB analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Matt think Paul Skenes wasn't going to use the WBC as an excuse all season long, but Matt doesn't think Skenes knew how much that would effect him. Reflecting on it, Skenes thinks it's a factor.

Joey Porter Jr. is going to try to practice today, but we don't know in what capacity. Porter was out on the field during the stretch portion. Mark thinks Porter would "be crazy" to play. Doug Whaley said Joey Porter Jr. should want to play against Chase and Higgins Sunday to make a point. Doug said his agent would advice him NOT to play. Mark thinks the Steelers would benefit from Porter playing well so they can trade him.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline in this hour to react to the team's 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots from Sunday with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson. September 21, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on The Fan Hotline, and he shares his thoughts about the ongoing contract dispute between the team and CB Joey Porter Jr. with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Hour 1: The guys go through the station drama that unfolded at the Pitt-Syracuse game last night at Acrisure Stadium. Poni shares a crazy Joey Porter Jr. report that was shared with him. Why is Joe Starkey not featured more heavily at the Tribune-Review? And Nick Farabaugh joins the guys for his weekly Friday segment! Hour 2: Pat McAfee was caught smoking live on ESPN yesterday. Will Mike Tomlin address the Joey Porter Jr. situation on NBC this Sunday? A Detroit media member has blocked Mullsy on Twitter, and the guys try to get to the bottom of it. Is Josh Allen already a better quarterback than Ben Roethlisberger? And Bryant McFadden joins the show to break down Steelers-Patriots! Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the full hour! How bad are the optics in the Joey Porter Jr. saga? Would things have worked out differently if Mike Tomlin was still coaching the Steelers? Dom throws the show off the rails with an off-air conversation. And the guys critique Harry Callas' Weekly Steelers Rap. Hour 4: How long would it take the guys to solve a Rubik's Cube. New England host Andy Gresh joins the show to break down Steelers-Patriots this weekend! And Harry Callas is umpiring his boss' kids' baseball game this weekend.

Mark Kaboly joins the guys in-studio to talk about what the Joey Porter Jr. situation would look like if Mike Tomlin was still coaching the team.

Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the full hour! How bad are the optics in the Joey Porter Jr. saga? Would things have worked out differently if Mike Tomlin was still coaching the Steelers? Dom throws the show off the rails with an off-air conversation. And the guys critique Harry Callas' Weekly Steelers Rap.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Will Joey Porter Jr. practice today as a full participant in practice? Mark Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will hold him out for a practice to keep things close to the vest. We are losing our minds talking about Porter. Germie Bernard didn't factor into the offense. Matt Clement joined the show. Fans want Don Kelly to hire a veteran bench coach. Clint Hurdle's name was brought up.

Mike McCarthy said they're going to see how much Joey Porter Jr. can do today at Steelers practice. Mike DeFabo reported that McCarthy said Porter is scheduled to be a full participant. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark didn't hear if McCarthy said Porter will be full. Mark said there won't be a contract and they will talk again in February and March.

Will Joey Porter Jr. practice today as a full participant in practice? Mark Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will hold him out for a practice to keep things close to the vest. We are losing our minds talking about Porter. Germie Bernard didn't factor into the offense. Matt Clement joined the show. We discuss the Brewers winning the NL Central and baseball economics. 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Gerry Dulac said the Steelers made generous offers to Joey Porter Jr. What has he been offered?? The only thing reported is $33 million fully guaranteed. Mike McCarthy said they're going to see how much Joey Porter Jr. can do today at Steelers practice. Mike DeFabo reported that McCarthy said Porter is scheduled to be a full participant. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark didn't hear if McCarthy said Porter will be full. 

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on in this hour to react to the Steelers' 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson. September 14, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Mark Kaboly joins the show to discuss the upcoming Steelers season, and we also look through the Bleacher Report NHL power rankings and see where the teams from the Metro division line up.Help out former Penguins Defenseman Grant Jennings in his fight against MSA-C. It is a rare, progressive, and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease. The sister of the two-time Stanley Cup Champion posted a GoFundMe to help pay for therapies, etc. Please help if you can:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-grant-jennings-fight-msacHelp Danny's Pizza and Hoagies raise money for Cystic Fibrosis at the link below:https://finest.cff.org/pittsburghfinest2026/AlexHvizdosEmail the show: contact@2fortalking.comFollow us:⁠https://x.com/joshyohe_⁠⁠pgh⁠⁠https://x.com/cory_tucek⁠

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Who would you pick as your future NFL quarterback? Drew Allar, Will Howard, or Mason Heintschel? Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. There is not a belief that Joey Porter Jr. will sit out.

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. There is not a belief that Joey Porter Jr. will sit out. Mark doesn't think there are any benefits to sitting out and Mark thinks the deal will be signed by Friday at the latest. Does Joey Porter have leverage? Mark thinks the contract will be for around $28 million per season and $50 million guaranteed.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly went to bar bingo this week and his day is highlighted by watching his son's football practice during the week. Mark is like 98 years old. Joe thinks Bijan Robinson can have a big game and the Steelers still win with ease! Matt Clement joined the show. What games are you keeping your eyes on this week? To do well in a survivor pool, you need to navigate the NFL schedule.

Full hour with Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show!

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Mark Kaboly: Joey Porter Jr. spoke for the first time on Tuesday after being activated from the PUP list. Mark Kaboly reported that teams were intrigued by Eli Heidenreich and he might not have been able to be on the practice squad. The Pirates found a way to beat the Giants 13-12 after having a huge lead.

The Pirates found a way to beat the Giants 13-12 after having a huge lead. Don Kelly pulled Paul Skenes after 4.2 innings and didn't give him another batter to qualify for the win. It became 12-12 and the bullpen blew it. Paul Skenes struggled once again. Mark Kaboly would shut him down. The Pirates are 41-31 when Oneil Cruz is in the lineup. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers kept four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Mark Kaboly said he thought the Steelers wanted to keep Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard, and Drew Allar, but Mason Rudolph played his way onto the Steelers roster. Bob used to go to Hawaii to cover it and he got some great interviews!

The Steelers kept four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Mark Kaboly said he thought the Steelers wanted to keep Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard, and Drew Allar, but Mason Rudolph played his way onto the Steelers roster. The Steelers are keeping four quarterbacks for the first time since 1995. Rudolph impressed Mike McCarthy. 

Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Steelers insider Mark Kaboly react to DL Aaron Donald's decision to come out of retirement and rejoin the Los Angeles Rams.

In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to react to the Steelers' cuts and other roster moves they made on Sunday to get their roster down to 53 players. August 31, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Mark is going to a WPIAL football game tonight, but the guys take issue with who he'll be rooting for. Is Mike McCarthy telling the truth with his Steelers quarterback projection? Poni says he sees franchise quarterback traits in Drew Allar.

Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the full hour! Will the Steelers get a new state-of-the-art stadium in the next few years? Mark is going to a WPIAL football game tonight, but the guys take issue with who he's rooting for. And Poni says he sees franchise quarterback traits in Drew Allar.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Andrew Fillipponi: Jeff Hathhorn and Mark Kaboly join the show. The guys are driving up to the game. Joe asks everyone who will win the NFC East? Jeff does not have Will Howard on the Steelers' 53-man roster and thinks he will be on the practice squad. Joe and Poni share their travel plans. Predictions for the game.

Jeff Hathhorn and Mark Kaboly join the show. The guys are driving up to the game. Joe asks everyone who will win the NFC East? Jeff does not have Will Howard on the Steelers' 53-man roster and thinks he will be on the practice squad. Kaboly thinks it would be ridiculous for Mason Rudolph to be on the practice squad.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani (11-11:30), Joe Starkey, and Mark Kaboly: Mark thinks Joey Porter Jr.'s agent is trying to get the narrative out there with all the reports regarding Porter Jr.'s contract. It doesn't benefit Joey Porter Jr. to sit out. Mark thinks the Steelers aren't trading Joey Porter Jr. unless they acquire a first-round pick and a day two pick. Kaboly thinks Robert Spears-Jennings and Rayshawn Jenkins can provide good depth for the secondary.

Mark thinks Joey Porter Jr.'s agent is trying to get the narrative out there with all the reports regarding Porter Jr.'s contract. It doesn't benefit Joey Porter Jr. to sit out. Mark thinks the Steelers aren't trading Joey Porter Jr. unless they acquire a first-round pick and a day two pick. Mark doesn't think that Aaron Rodgers will play a series on Thursday. Mark would start Drew Allar. 

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to discuss what chances QB Mason Rudolph has to make the opening roster after the underwhelming performances by Drew Allar and Will Howard against the New York Jets in the preseason on Friday.

In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly talks with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about how the Steelers are most likely to arrange their WR depth chart to open the NFL regular season. Also, are the Steelers likely to agree with CB Joey Porter Jr. on a contract extension before the NFL regular season begins? August 24, 2026, 9:00 Hour

In this hour, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to share his observations from the team's 17-0 preseason loss to the New York Jets on Friday. August 24, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Chris Mack is joined by Mark Kaboly to talk all things Steelers as we head into Week 2 of the preseason.

Chris Mack is joined by Mark Kaboly to talk all things Steelers as we head into Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Also, which of the last two QB draft classes is better?

Mark thinks Travis Homer is probably going to be the third running back. Mark doesn't think Max Iheanachor has any chance to start at the beginning of the season. Broderick Jones is likely going to be the backup to Dylan Cook.

On today's show Pat and the boys are live from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe PA with the Pittsburgh Steelers having their first full padded practice from training camp. Pat and the boys hilight the town of Latrobe and give their expectations of the upcoming NFL Season. Pat gets into the biggest sports news of the past weekend coming out of the MLB, as star pitcher Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Dodgers and ruined professional baseball. Pat takes the show camping around the AFC North bringing on Bengals beat reporter Ben Baby to talk about the Bengals expectations going into the 2026 season. After talking to Ben Baby, Pat brings on Daniel Oyefusi live from Browns camp to give the progrum boots on the ground perspective of the Browns QB battle between Shedder Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Joining Pat and the boys live is 2X Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers Brett Kiesel talks his experiences at Steelers training camp and the differences between today's era of football. Heading over to the Ravens camp Junior NFL Reporter Ian Rapoport checks in with pat and the boys and lets us and the live crowd of Steelers fans the vibes from Ravens camp are high. Pat and the boys bring us around the whole NFL showing at least one hi light from every NFL teams training camp. Live from Saint Vincent College Steelers defensive pillars TJ Watt and Cam Hayward come on and talk about practice today and what to expect from the Steelers this upcoming year. Following TJ and Cam, Mike McCarthy and Omar Khan come on the progrum to further discuss what to expect from the Steelers this year. Pat moves from the Head coach and GM of the Steelers to friend of the Progrum, 4X NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion, and Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Aaron comes on and after initially “pleading the 5th” gives us all of his thoughts on a lot of topics including this upcoming football season. Aaron's pass catchers DK Metcalf, Pat Freirmuth and Michael Pittman Jr. come on to the progrum to discuss their expectations for the season. To end out the show Pat has on our very own Steelers and WWE writer on X Mark Kaboly to break down the reaction from Summer Slam this last weekend. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, and will be back Tuesday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat every team in the NFL officially reporting for training camp today as we Go Campin' with beat writers from several teams including Rick Stroud with the Bucs, Nate Taylor with the Chiefs, Mark Kaboly with the Steelers, David Lombardi with the 49ers, Matt Schneidman with the Packers, and Jane Slater with the Cowboys. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky joins the progrum to give some of his biggest takeaway's from the offseason and as teams report for training camp. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices