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Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks it will be a surprise if Aaron Rodgers shows up for the first day of OTAs on Monday. He is circling mandatory minicamp on June 2. Which QB will Mike McCarthy spend more time with next week? Nick said the schedule shouldn't be one that makes the Steelers upset because it's nothing like 2024, when the end of their schedule was laid out like crazy with 3 games in 11 days. He likes the Week 9 bye, right in the middle of the season. Nick expects a ‘normal' Steelers season with 9 or 10 wins and a Wild Card loss.

The NFL schedule is out. National voices are already saying it will be the first losing season since 2003 – something that has been said for most of this decade and has yet to happen. However, all of those years were under Mike Tomlin and this time it is Mike McCarthy. Poni thinks it will be a losing season. Poni is also confused as to why people are so obsessive over the 1 pm start time because more primetime games mean more relevance. A few calls to gave Poni advice on his upcoming trip to Disney. How do fans feel about the Steelers schedule? Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks it will be a surprise if Aaron Rodgers shows up for the first day of OTAs on Monday. He is circling mandatory minicamp on June 2. Which QB will Mike McCarthy spend more time with next week? Nick said the schedule shouldn't be one that makes the Steelers upset because it's nothing like 2024, when the end of their schedule was laid out like crazy with 3 games in 11 days. He likes the Week 9 bye, right in the middle of the season. Nick expects a ‘normal' Steelers season with 9 or 10 wins and a Wild Card loss.

Pregnancy is often treated as a personal responsibility, but the effects don't stay personal. When expectant parents can't afford basics like stable housing or healthy food, it can have ripple effects for society. That's why some communities are trying a different approach: giving expecting parents direct cash support during pregnancy. Professor Ali Groves explains how these programs work, focusing on the Philly Joy Bank, and why receiving money with no strings attached can ease stress and help families during a critical period.   For more on this topic: Read Groves' analysis in The Gender Policy Report, Parenting is Expensive, Guaranteed Income May Help, co-authored with Libby Valdez and Yuan He  Check out her op-ed in Penn Live, When Washington fails expecting mothers, Philadelphia shows a better way  

First, we sit down with Sue Gleiter, longtime dining reporter for PennLive and The Patriot-News, to talk about how the central Pennsylvania restaurant scene has changed—and where it may be headed next. With more than 25 years covering restaurant openings and closings, food trends, and beloved local institutions, Sue brings deep perspective on what's thriving, what's disappeared, and why.Then, we take a close look at a critical criminal justice reform effort in Pennsylvania: a pending bill supported by the Pennsylvania Innocence Project that would require law enforcement to electronically record custodial interrogations for certain serious crimes. While many states already mandate recorded interrogations, Pennsylvania does not—despite strong evidence that recordings reduce false confessions, strengthen the integrity of investigations, and protect officers from unfounded claims about what occurred behind closed doors.

We take a closer look at how Law Day is being observed in Central Pennsylvania and why the annual recognition continues to matter. Marked nationwide on May 1, Law Day invites reflection on the role of law in American democracy and its impact on daily life.This episode also features investigative reporter Joshua Vaughn of PennLive, joined by Penn State journalism students Vida Lashgari and Joy Donald, for a conversation about the conditions inside a Pennsylvania ICE detention facility that recently led detainees to launch a hunger strike. Drawing on Vaughn's in‑depth reporting, the discussion examines allegations of inadequate medical care, prolonged detention, and treatment detainees say pushed them to take drastic action. The panel also explores what happened next, including officials' response to the hunger strike and the broader questions it raises about oversight, transparency, and accountability within immigration detention centers. While developments may continue, this episode focuses on the underlying conditions and systemic issues that organizers and advocates say made the hunger strike inevitable—and what this moment reveals about immigration enforcement in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey from PNC Park for the draft: CBS Sports NFL staff writer Garrett Podell joined the show. Garrett has the Steelers taking Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling. He thinks that edge rusher could be an option. Garrett would take Ty Simpson over Beck, Allar, and Nussmeier but wouldn't take him in the first round. He thinks Nussmeier is the QB3. Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh of PennLive joined the show. Nick thinks the Steelers could trade up for Makai Lemon or Vega Ioane. Nick thinks if the Steelers stay, they pick Omar Cooper. Nick thinks Carson Beck or Drew Allar could be an option starting at pick No. 99!

Top 5 moments in the Penguins-Flyers rivalry. Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick was confused for Donny the other night at the Pirates game. Nick said it's a limited pool of players that fit into the typical formula requirements leading up to the draft. Nick thinks it's more likely that Omar Cooper Jr. is the name called at 21 less than a week away from the 1st round. Nick still believes WR is the position they will go with because it's a group that features about 6 guys that have 1st round grades. Nick could see Makai Lemon sliding a little bit next Thursday, but it would still require a trade up. He thinks the Steelers moving up the board in the 2nd round is very likely. Nick pointed to the 99th overall pick as one the Steelers could use as a chess piece next week, unless they decided to draft a QB with that selection. Nick said the gap between Ty Simpson and the QB3 of this class is massive and he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of that crew falls to the 4th round. He said Drew Allar and Carson Beck have gotten so much consistent interest from the organization. Former Pirates pitcher AJ Burnett joined the show. AJ gave Chris some advice ahead of his first pitch tonight. The guys joked with AJ about the time he hit a truck driving behind home plate during his warmup. AJ said to throw at the body, not the glove. AJ said he was honored to take part in the city connect announcement last week and to be part of this game tonight. AJ described this Pirates team as a set of grinders that have done the little things to get the job done. AJ predicted a Konnor Griffin home run tonight and can't get over the size of the 19-year-old. AJ talked about how much his connection to the city of Pittsburgh means and the perfect fit it was way back when. He loves that he was part of the team that got the Pirates back to the playoffs for this city. AJ had advice for the young pitchers on the staff and how they can become the best version of themselves. AJ was pumped to see a lot of these guys in the spring when he sent a few days at the facility. He gave a breakdown of Bubba Chandler, who will start for the Buccos tonight.

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick was confused for Donny the other night at the Pirates game. Nick said it's a limited pool of players that fit into the typical formula requirements leading up to the draft. Nick thinks it's more likely that Omar Cooper Jr. is the name called at 21 less than a week away from the 1st round. Nick still believes WR is the position they will go with because it's a group that features about 6 guys that have 1st round grades. Nick could see Makai Lemon sliding a little bit next Thursday, but it would still require a trade up. He thinks the Steelers moving up the board in the 2nd round is very likely. Nick pointed to the 99th overall pick as one the Steelers could use as a chess piece next week, unless they decided to draft a QB with that selection. Nick said the gap between Ty Simpson and the QB3 of this class is massive and he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of that crew falls to the 4th round. He said Drew Allar and Carson Beck have gotten so much consistent interest from the organization.

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show for a little Fair Game w/ Farabaugh. Is TJ Watt getting traded and is his contract even tradable? Nick is worried about Nick Herbig being blocked from a starting role as somewhat coming up on a contract year. Nick told the guys why a safety will be considered in the 1st round because of the lack of depth at the position in this year's class. The discussion went back to Herbig and if the Steelers would pay/tag him after this season. Nick believes the Steelers would bet a ‘significant haul' if they traded Herbig right now. Nick doesn't think TE will be considered in the 1st round, even if Kenyon Sadiq is still on the board, but it should be on the table in the middle rounds.

At least one Steelers insider reached out to Poni to say the Gerry Dulac report on TJ Watt being floated for a trade is ‘complete BS.' Chris and Donny guessed Mark Kaboly, who tends to enjoy poo-pooing any big news. Another layer on this is Nick Herbig, who got interest from another team, but the call reportedly ‘went nowhere.' Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show for a little Fair Game w/ Farabaugh. Is TJ Watt getting traded and is his contract even tradable? Nick is worried about Nick Herbig being blocked from a starting role as somewhat coming up on a contract year. Nick told the guys why a safety will be considered in the 1st round because of the lack of depth at the position in this year's class. The discussion went back to Herbig and if the Steelers would pay/tag him after this season. Nick believes the Steelers would bet a ‘significant haul' if they traded Herbig right now. Nick doesn't think TE will be considered in the 1st round, even if Kenyon Sadiq is still on the board, but it should be on the table in the middle rounds. Donny Football Debrief – We now know the 16 players that will be attending the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: It was reported that Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy would be at Ohio State's Pro Day, but Nick doesn't see them. Carnell Tate has had a solid day and looks "effortless" in some workout drills. Konnor Griffin didn't hit well enough against the fastball and Griffin needs to get back to being himself at the plate. Could be sooner than later. He talked to Griffin yesterday and Griffin said the Pirates didn't tell him much.

It was reported that Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy would be at Ohio State's Pro Day, but Nick doesn't see them. Nick would look at corner Caden McDonald at nose tackle. Carnell Tate has had a solid day and looks "effortless" in some workout drills.

The Steelers have signed Jaquan Brisker, which had Poni in a fun move. He likes the move for the Steelers defense, even though it's a little bit more money to that side of the football. 2 of the questions Poni wanted to ask to start the show – is Brisker one of the 10 best Pittsburgh natives to play for his hometown team? And is he a Top 5 Penn State football player to play for the Steelers? BREAKING: Jeff Capel will return as Pitt head coach next season. Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick, a Pitt grad, said he is ‘beat down' by the news of Jeff Capel coming back to the basketball program next season. Nick doesn't think another ‘big' free agent will be signed by the Steelers after the Jaquan Brisker acquisition, but some smaller moves will be made. Nick said the expectation is for Aaron Rodgers to come back, but you just never know. Nick pointed out that Patrick Queen got paid by the Steelers today, the third day of the league year, so a trade for him is very unlikely.

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show for some Fair Game w/ Farabaugh. Nick doesn't expect us to know the answer to the QB question on Monday, but maybe by the end of next week. Who is dictating terms here? Nick said the Steelers probably won't offer Aaron Rodgers anything until he makes it clear that he wants to play. What will the contract look like for Malik Willis and is it too steep for the Steelers? Nick thinks Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy are in lockstep here and they want Rodgers back. Nick thinks the Steelers will add 2 WR in free agency and 2-3 in the draft. He expects them to make a signing ‘pretty early' into free agency on Monday, but doesn't expect it to be a ‘big' name right away. Nick thinks the WR on the trade market are likely too rich for the Steelers to make a play on. Jalen Tolbert is a name Nick mentioned – citing his ties to McCarthy from Dallas. Nick doesn't think the Steelers are going to be too aggressive in pursuit of Kenneth Walker, but expects them to be active in the secondary RB market.

We are 1 hour away from the NHL Trade Deadline. The Penguins have yet to make a move. Will they? Is it a failure on the part of Kyle Dubas if they stand pat? Could a small move pay big dividends the way some of the others have for Dubas this season? We also reacted to the Evgeni Malkin play from last night that could end up in suspension and Sidney Crosby practicing today. Would you rather the Penguins make a splashy buy or a splashy sell? The guys are OK if a little deal is made. BREAKING: The Penguins have acquired Elmer Soderblom from the Red Wings for a 3rd round pick. Elmer is a massive human – 6'8, 252 pounds, but has just 3 points all season. Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show for some Fair Game w/ Farabaugh. Nick doesn't expect us to know the answer to the QB question on Monday, but maybe by the end of next week. Who is dictating terms here? Nick said the Steelers probably won't offer Aaron Rodgers anything until he makes it clear that he wants to play. What will the contract look like for Malik Willis and is it too steep for the Steelers? Nick thinks Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy are in lockstep here and they want Rodgers back. Nick thinks the Steelers will add 2 WR in free agency and 2-3 in the draft. He expects them to make a signing ‘pretty early' into free agency on Monday, but doesn't expect it to be a ‘big' name right away. Nick thinks the WR on the trade market are likely too rich for the Steelers to make a play on. Jalen Tolbert is a name Nick mentioned – citing his ties to McCarthy from Dallas. Nick doesn't think the Steelers are going to be too aggressive in pursuit of Kenneth Walker, but expects them to be active in the secondary RB market.

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss the recent comments made by Penn State offensive linemen Anthony Donkoh and Cooper Cousins during PSU's THON weekend. Donkoh and Cousins should be key contributors on the 2026 offensive line and they discussed why they wanted to return to State College. Plus, Max shares his thoughts on the many talents of  Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, who is coming off a huge weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00:00) Jonathan Bergmueller and Tirzah Christopher of Pennlive discuss their reporting on the rift between Mayor Williams and City Council. (00:12:14) Historic Harrisburg Association Has announced its 2026 Preservation Priority List. Broad Street Market at the top of the list.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Vendemia, a freshman with just a few games under his belt, already boasts Division 1 offers from Akron and Syracuse—and he's just getting started. Discover how early offers reshape the recruiting game, the importance of versatility in athlete development, and the strategies that turn talented freshmen into college prospects overnight on the latest episode of the PA High School Football Report with PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek.

PennLive's Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh reveals how Pittsburgh plans to maximize their draft capital and fix a wide receiver room in shambles — all while navigating a coaching transition that could reshape their approach. Along with co-host John Luciew, discover the crucial details behind Steelers' potential trades, how they'll identify the perfect wide receiver, and why this draft year might be the most pivotal in recent memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph examine some of the more interesting Penn State players on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Matt Campbell and his defensive assistants are working with some talented Lions at all three levels — defensive line, linebacker and in the secondary. Four players that have the attention of Bob and Max are edge rusher Yvan Kemajou, linebacker Tony Rojas, cornerback Audavion Collins and linebacker-edge rusher LaVar Arrington II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fair Game w/ Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks there are legitimate concerns with Ty Simpson being a 1st round pick and thinks the Steelers have more pressing needs than to take a flier on him. Nick can see the Steelers trading up to draft a WR instead of just staying put because he believes there is a drop off between the top 2-3 at that position and the rest of the 1st round names. He thinks Jordyn Tyson could be the one to fall out of that group. Is Simpson a better prospect than Will Howard? Nick thinks it's more likely that the Steelers take a QB on the second night or third day of the draft, and that could be Drew Allar. Nick said there were some interesting prospects that went back to school. Nick said Garrett Nussmeier, who has clear connections to Mike McCarthy has ‘tanked' his stock going into the draft process. The Steelers have 5 picks in the top 100 right now and Nick expects them to draft a pair of receivers with that at their disposal.

We had some fun with the way Sidney Crosby says ‘pasta' as Canada gets set for its second game later today. The guys reviewed some answers Crosby gave in an interview about playing in the Olympic games. The guys thought ‘persistent' was the perfect way for Sid to describe himself. One answer they debated was Crosby saying winning the Stanley Cup was bigger than winning a gold medal. Stanley Cup or gold medal? Fair Game w/ Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks there are legitimate concerns with Ty Simpson being a 1st round pick and thinks the Steelers have more pressing needs than to take a flier on him. Nick can see the Steelers trading up to draft a WR instead of just staying put because he believes there is a drop off between the top 2-3 at that position and the rest of the 1st round names. He thinks Jordyn Tyson could be the one to fall out of that group. Is Simpson a better prospect than Will Howard? Nick thinks it's more likely that the Steelers take a QB on the second night or third day of the draft, and that could be Drew Allar. Nick said there were some interesting prospects that went back to school. Nick said Garrett Nussmeier, who has clear connections to Mike McCarthy has ‘tanked' his stock going into the draft process. The Steelers have 5 picks in the top 100 right now and Nick expects them to draft a pair of receivers with that at their disposal.

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph put the spotlight on some of Penn State's most intriguing players this offseason. Bob has just started a list of PSU's 25 most intriguing players and coaches on PennLive, and Bob and Max focus on a few on this episode. Defensive linemen, a young cornerback, a veteran defensive back and a veteran who is expected to lead the Lions' running back room are featured. Plus, Bob and Max share their thoughts on the Seattle-New England Super Bowl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most high school football programs face a challenge: how do you ensure fair play when private and public schools compete together? Alabama just took a bold step by splitting their championships into private and public divisions—set to reshape the future of high school sports. Could this be the spark Pennsylvania needs to address its own longstanding debates over class structure and competitive balance? PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek dive deep into Alabama's recent decision, unpacking the logistics, potential benefits, and ripple effects for states like Pennsylvania.

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph touch on a variety of topics on this episode. New Penn State football coach Matt Campbell and his assistants have re-established relationships with some prime PSU recruiting targets. Bob and Max discuss some high-profile high school talents and their interactions with Campbell and his staff. Are some big names headed to State College? Plus, Bob and Max take a look at a couple of intriguing January true freshmen enrollees, and Max breaks down a huge outdoor weekend for Penn State's hockey teams. How cold will it be at Beaver Stadium on Friday and Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss whether Matt Campbell's Penn State team is a top-25 worthy at the start of the offseason. The Nittany Lions were extremely active in the transfer portal. Max and Bob examine the former PSU players who joined James Franklin at Virginia Tech and also look at some players who will be missed in 2026. Plus, quick thoughts on Indiana's title game win over Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best clips from The Kevin Sheehan Show this week! 0:00, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Commanders hiring David Blough as the new offensive coordinator and what went into the decision to promote him and talks about who the Commanders could bring in for defensive coordinator in the coming days. 30:36, Tobi Altizer gives his thoughts on the Commanders' hiring process when choosing David Blough to be the new Offensive Coordinator and whether the team did their due diligence or not before making a decision. 51:02, Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers' head coach and what are the next steps to replace him. 1:07:21, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to renderings of the new RFK Stadium released by the Commanders.

Fair Game w/ Farabaugh – Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks it's fair to say that either of the Rams coaches (Chris Shula & Nate Scheelhaase) could end up being the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He said they love the Sean McVay tree and people connected to his staff. Nick expects the Steelers to trend toward a younger coach, that hasn't been a head coach yet, and also don't have to have a defensive background. Nick believes the Steelers job is a better one than the Dolphins job, which could be another spot for Shula in this cycle. Nick isn't sure if Scheelhaase is hired this time around, but the Browns are a team to watch if he's not offered by the Steelers. Nick isn't over-the-moon about Ejiro Evero as a Mike Tomlin replacement, but Anthony Weaver is one that hasn't gotten enough love so far. Nick also feels like Robert Saleh should be considered for this job, even though the Steelers have yet to request an interview with him. Would Jesse Minter be a fit in Pittsburgh? Nick isn't fired up over Jeff Hafley, who is interviewing here today. Nick buys into what Art Rooney said the other day – that the Steelers will not go through a full rebuild.

Poni is still coming down from the high he got once we heard the news of Mike Tomlin stepping down after Monday night's loss to the Texans. He said it's fun that we actually get to talk about this and it's not all just a hypothetical this time. Should we be as excited as we are though? The guys talked about people having second thoughts. What would we prefer – previewing a game or having the chance to talk about the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Are callers ready to tell us to be careful what we wish for? Fair Game w/ Farabaugh – Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick thinks it's fair to say that either of the Rams coaches (Chris Shula & Nate Scheelhaase) could end up being the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He said they love the Sean McVay tree and people connected to his staff. Nick expects the Steelers to trend toward a younger coach, that hasn't been a head coach yet, and also don't have to have a defensive background. Nick believes the Steelers job is a better one than the Dolphins job, which could be another spot for Shula in this cycle. Nick isn't sure if Scheelhaase is hired this time around, but the Browns are a team to watch if he's not offered by the Steelers. Nick isn't over-the-moon about Ejiro Evero as a Mike Tomlin replacement, but Anthony Weaver is one that hasn't gotten enough love so far. Nick also feels like Robert Saleh should be considered for this job, even though the Steelers have yet to request an interview with him. Would Jesse Minter be a fit in Pittsburgh? Nick isn't fired up over Jeff Hafley, who is interviewing here today. Nick buys into what Art Rooney said the other day – that the Steelers will not go through a full rebuild.

1.14.26, Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers' head coach and what are the next steps to replace him.

1.14.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan breaks down why Brian Flores is his number one pick to the Commanders' Defensive Coordinator, but explains why there's a buyer beware in this coaching cycle. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts on who they want to be the Commanders' next Defensive Coordinator. Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers' head coach and what are the next steps to replace him.

1.14.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to the Texans vs Steelers Wildcard game outcome on Monday Night Football. Kevin Sheehan reacts to the Steve Bisciotti press conference. Kevin Sheehan discusses Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers Head Coach and some new information detailing what led to the Commanders and Kliff Kingsbury parting ways this offseason. 1.14.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan breaks down why Brian Flores is his number one pick to the Commanders' Defensive Coordinator, but explains why there's a buyer beware in this coaching cycle. Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts on who they want to be the Commanders' next Defensive Coordinator. Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss Mike Tomlin stepping down as the Steelers' head coach and what are the next steps to replace him. 1.14.26 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan discusses what style of offense we might see from the Commanders with David Blough taking over as the offensive coordinator in his first year of calling plays in his coaching career. Steve Sands from NBC Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Gold to return to the PGA Tour, why it's such a big deal and touches on the Maryland Men's Basketball team being on track for one of the worst seasons in a long time. Kevin Sheehan goes back 20 years to discuss the last time the Washington franchise was close to making the NFC Championship game prior to the 2024 season.

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders break down the work that Penn State coach Matt Campbell and his staff have done in the transfer portal on this episode. Bob and Max look at some PSU positions of strength and some potential problem areas heading into spring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ITL reacts to breaking NFL news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel and discusses how that move could ripple out to impact the Houston Texans. The crew also reacts to Mike Tomlin being effusive in his praise of the Texans' defense and debates whether Reggie uncovered something meaningful about the Steelers' game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than expected, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD: What's your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure? Around The NFL continues with more coaching shakeups, including the Buccaneers' firing their offensive coordinator, while the Rockets' loss to the Blazers sparks a real conversation about Jabari Smith Jr., and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The show then turns its attention to the postseason as Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans–Steelers Wild Card matchup, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits to stirring up some Facebook drama and OG's Buy or Sell debating Cal McNair's comments on DeMeco Ryans, DeMeco's own playoff remarks, and more. The day wraps with Texans practice updates including Jaylen Reed returning to the field, reactions to Kay Adams being high on Houston's Super Bowl chances, and Figgy's Mixtape delivering a mix of food, music, and local flavor with the best way to heat up crawfish, Hall & Oates never sharing a stage again, and a salute and farewell to Captain Mickey and The Outdoor Show.

Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card matchup, offering insight on what Pittsburgh does best, where Houston can take advantage, and how this game could swing.

Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans vs. Steelers Wild Card matchup, offering insight on what Pittsburgh does best, where Houston can take advantage, and how this game could swing. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions gets spicy as Figgy admits to causing a little drama with a Facebook post, before the hour wraps with OG's Buy or Sell, debating Cal McNair's comments on DeMeco Ryans, DeMeco's own playoff remarks, and more.

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders break down all the Penn State player movement since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2. New head coach Matt Campbell and his staff have retained some key personnel while adding some good players from Campbell's former Iowa State program. The Lions also have lost some good players. How is Penn State doing, and what could happen next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00:00) PennLive has reported that Lenwood Sloan passed away on December 26th at the age of 77. Lenwood was a passionate historian, educator and advocate for preserving the story of Harrisburg's old 8th ward. In this conversation, originally broadcast on July 21 he and Dr. Andrew Hermeling discuss the “Look Up, Look Out” campaign that seeks to reimagine Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood that was demolished in the 1910s to make way for Capitol Park. (00:30:00) Maury Giles is stepping into his new role as CEO of Braver Angels after spending five years with the organization as a volunteer, a transition he describes as both unexpected and deeply purposeful. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph react to the news that former Penn State player D'Anton Lynn will become the Lions' new defensive coordinator, per multiple reports. Lynn was the USC defensive coordinator for the last two seasons. Bob and Max also examine some early storylines and questions for Matt Campbell's Nittany Lions in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal analyze Penn State's 22-10 win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the potential impact of new Penn State wideouts coach Noah Pauley on this episode.  Developing wideouts at Penn State has been a major issue for more than decate. PSU may have a good one in Pauley, who was on Matt Campbell's staff at Iowa State. Johnny recently spoke with NFL wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, former Iowa State wideouts who were coached by Pauley. They raved about Pauley. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss the news that former PSU quarterback Beau Pribula is expected to enter the transfer portal in January after spending the 2025 season at Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to some of the recent players Matt Campbell has added to Penn State's 2026 recruiting class. Clearly, Campbell's Iowa State ties paid off with regard to some of the new Lions.  A few Penn State coaches will not return and Bob and Max reflect on their impact in State College. Plus, redshirt junior guard Vega Ioane opted out to get ready for the 2026 NFL draft. Ioane was great on the field and great in interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders goes solo on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Bob shares his impressions of Matt Campbell's interactions with the Penn State media on Monday.Campbell, like Terry Smith before him this year, is a guy that understands what must happen for a team to be at its best in big games. Penn State was not at Its best under James Franklin during the first half of the 2024 season.Plus, Bob discusses Ty Howle's impact at Penn State. Howle, PSU's former tight ends coach, is leaving to join Franklin at Virginia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Penn State coach Matt Campbell is introduced to the media at Beaver Stadium. Check out instant analysis and first impressions from PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to the news that Iowa State's Matt Campbell is the choice to become Penn State's permanent new football coach.The selection of Campbell, pending approval of Penn State's Board of Trustees, caps a chaotic 54-day coaching search headed up by Penn State AD Pat Kraft.Max and Bob discuss the search, how Kraft was able to quickly pivot after losing out on BYU's Kalani Sitake, and what 2026 could bring with Campbell running the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jarrett Bailey is joined by Nick Farabaugh of PennLive to preview Steelers vs. Ravens, as the Steelers need the win to avoid falling to 6-7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph look back on Penn State's entertaining shootout win over Rutgers on Saturday in Piscataway. Terry Smith's Nittany Lions looked like a different team in their final three games. Bob and Max reflect on what changed with Smith running the show. Plus, thoughts on Kaytron Allen's second half of the season, what a PSU roster could look like in a bowl game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State beats Rutgers in a crazy game to finish 6-6 and be bowl eligible. Nicholas Singleton set the school touchdown record previously held by Saquon Barkley. Check out the instant analysis from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennlive.com Eagles beat writer Johnny McGonigal joins NJ.com's Cayden Steele to discuss Philadelphia's recent loss to the New York Giants and how the team can move forward. They bring up reasons for optimism and concern (more concern than optimism). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Trump administration will not abide by California's new law that bans face masks from law enforcement. PennLive.com article featured on the show: Pa. college conservatives galvanized by Kirk killing: ‘We solve issues with ballots, not bullets'. Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA is now the fastest growing political organization on the planet. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices