Podcasts about Starkey

Starkey's mailbag. Who will have a bigger impact this season, Roman Wilson or Kaleb Johnson? Starkey thinks it's Wilson, but doesn't say it with confidence. Who should be under more pressure: Mike Tomlin or John Harbaugh? Questions about the Pirates owner's commitment.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: The Steelers played Cover 1 and Cover 3 70% of the time so far this year and Nick said they're not hiding anything. T.J. Watt has gone his last six games without a sack. Jack Sawyer and Nick Herbig are going to have to fill in for Alex Highsmith. Starkey's mailbag. Who will have a bigger impact this season, Roman Wilson or Kaleb Johnson? Pirates questions as well.

Poni claims Austin texted him that Starkey picked the Steelers to go 6-0. That did not happen! Pitt struggled against West Virginia and blew a 10 point lead. The Steelers and Pitt have combined to lose 13 of their last 16 games.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Our report card for the Steelers. Kaleb Johnson admitted he messed up and has a chip on his shoulder. Johnson hasn't been able to provide any production to the running back room during the first two games. Poni claims Austin texted him that Starkey picked the Steelers to go 6-0. The Steelers and Pitt have combined to lose 13 of their last 16 games.

An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).

Joe continues to trim weight and he's close to his goal. Bob commends him. We open a 6 pack - Heyward's status for Sunday, we examine it from the perspectives of Cam, the Steelers, and fans, are pass rushers becoming overvalued, would Cam get booed, the Jets are down a key player, Konnor Griffin had an injury scare but seems to be alright. Aaron Glenn has been asked frequently about Aaron Rodgers, Don Kelly is basically .500 as the manager and perhaps has done enough to keep his job, Tommy Pham is growing on Joe, why can't instant replay determine clear missed calls in baseball still, Jaylen Warren's extension, the General offers up an Ohtani card. Both Pomp and Joe have bold takes for NFL MVPs - Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix. Defensive coaches ranked the offensive coaches anonymously. Kyle Shanahan is #1. Is Arthur Smith in the same realm as the best guys? He was listed as an honorable mention. Pomp says most of his callers on the Nightly Sports Call have been critical of Cam. Would Cam want to see the Steelers get shredded if he sits out against the Jets? What happens if they win? Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions). Reviewing the early returns for the top college QB prospects. Pomp likes Nussmeier. We all need to see more from Allar, but he looked good vs Nevada. Belichick's debut was a disaster, can Pitt surpass expectations? Joe is working on his greatest Pittsburgh bloopers of the century.

Joe says there's a lot of cheaters in golf. Dan Zangrilli stops in to discuss Ohtani's place in history, Chandler and Yorke, Triolo, if Tommy Pham should be back, the Framber Valdez and Devers incidents, the excitement about the Pirates in 2026. We review the potential starting players for the Bucs next year. An annoyed Mark Kaboly joins to provide his thoughts on the Heyward situation and how it will end, his Steelers and NFL season predictions (he was rattled by Starkey's inquisitions).

Starkey's mailbag. Could Kenny Pickett ever come back? Who will finish 1-2-3 in the AFC North? Noah Hiles was asked if Konnor Griffin could make the team out of spring training next year. Dan Zangrilli thinks so. The PM guys made a joke about Joe's 60th birthday and him also thinking the Pirates are close, but Greg didn't acknowledge it!

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Starkey's mailbag. Could Kenny Pickett ever come back? Who will finish 1-2-3 in the AFC North? The PM guys made a joke about Joe's 60th birthday and him also thinking the Pirates are close, but Greg didn't acknowledge it! Jeff helps us preview the Pitt season. Head coach Pat Narduzzi wants someone to bring him ribs after the Duquesne game. Penn State still has an Ohio State problem and James Franklin is 1-10 against Ohio State.

Joe Starkey doesn't think Andrew McCutchen is part of the solution moving forward. He wouldn't bring McCutchen back next year and wants the Pirates to improve offensively there. McCutchen said he can still play the outfield, but Starkey doesn't.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Happy birthday Joe! Starkey turns 60 today. Documentarian of Clemente, David Altrogge, joined the show. Roberto Clemente Jr. also joined us to remember his father's legacy and how the doc tells the story of his father. It's taken six years to put the documentary together. Kenny Pickett has been traded from Cleveland to the Raiders for a day three pick.

Sania Khan, una estrella de TikTok, se hizo viral haciendo campaña por la independencia de las mujeres sin saber que se arriesgaba a ser víctima de una venganza mortal. Alexis Sharkey, una celebridad de TikTok, parecía tener una vida perfecta, pero en realidad corría un peligro mortal.

T.J. Watt told the media during practice the Steelers should pay the man and sign Cam Heyward. Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay went to bat for Cam, but rubbed people the wrong way because they're the new guys and haven't been here for the struggles. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week!

The five greatest individual performances in PGH sports history since 2000. No. 1 is Ben Roethlisberger vs. the Colts with six touchdowns and 500 yards. Joe doesn't think the Chiefs will go to the AFC Championship Game and will go 10-7. Bob thinks they're going to be a Wild Card team. 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The five greatest individual performances in PGH sports history since 2000. Joe doesn't think the Chiefs will go to the AFC Championship Game and will go 10-7. Bob thinks they're going to be a Wild Card team. Donny Football calls in from the Pittsburgh for PPS backpack drive.

AI hearing technology is redefining what it means to stay connected, healthy, and high-performing in today's fast-moving world. Leading that transformation is Brandon Sawalich, President & CEO of Starkey—the only American-owned major hearing aid manufacturer and a global pioneer in intelligent hearing solutions. With over 30 years at Starkey, Sawalich has led the company from legacy roots to a billion-dollar enterprise operating in over 100 markets. His focus? Making hearing health a frontline conversation in wearable tech and wellness. “We wanted to go from incremental improvements to the moonshot,” Sawalich said. “How do we make hearing aids cool? How do we make them do more? That's where AI came in.” Under his leadership, Starkey became the first to integrate AI hearing technology and embedded sensors into hearing aids. These aren't traditional devices—they're multifunctional health tools that can track steps, detect falls, translate languages, and provide real-time environmental adjustments. The AI is always on, continuously learning and optimizing based on surroundings. “It's your personal assistant, it's Jarvis in your ear,” Sawalich added, referencing Iron Man's intuitive AI companion. He's also changing the cultural narrative around hearing loss. “You think of a hearing aid and you think you're old. That's not how I think. Hearing is your superpower.” Sawalich's approach to innovation isn't just about technology—it's grounded in people-first leadership. His belief in servant leadership shapes the culture at Starkey, a company with more than 5,000 employees worldwide. “I don't see myself at the top of the pyramid. I work for the people of Starkey,” he said. “It's my job to give them the resources and clear vision to be the best.” What sets Starkey apart in the crowded health tech space is its blend of purpose and agility. As a privately held company, Starkey doesn't answer to shareholders—it answers to patients and providers. That freedom has allowed the company to move quickly, take calculated risks, and focus on long-term impact over short-term gains. AI hearing technology is often overlooked compared to wearables like smartwatches or rings, but the ear is emerging as one of the most powerful access points for real-time health data. “The ear is the pathway to the brain,” Sawalich noted. “It's where meaningful insights can happen—if you know how to listen.” From shaping policy to expanding into new distribution channels, Starkey continues to lead with vision. But at its core, the mission remains deeply human: to connect people through better hearing and help them live fuller, healthier lives. As Sawalich puts it, “Whatever you do, be passionate about it—and help others succeed along the way.” Watch the full episode on YouTube. Don't miss future conversations that help you drive results, expand your influence, and sharpen your business edge. Join Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central on your favorite social platforms, and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Brandon Sawalich Brandon Sawalich is the President and CEO of Starkey, the largest American-owned hearing aid manufacturer and a global leader in AI hearing technology. With more than three decades at the company, Brandon has helped drive Starkey's transformation into a billion-dollar innovator in health-focused wearables. His leadership blends cutting-edge vision with purpose-driven culture, positioning the ear as the next frontier in connected health. Committed to both innovation and impact, Brandon continues to lead with a focus on excellence, agility, and service. To learn more about Starkey's breakthrough technology and mission to improve hearing health worldwide, visit Starkey.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with over 20 years of experience helping organizations ignite innovation, attract loyal customers, and drive sustained success. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has generated over a billion dollars in sales for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. An award-winning entrepreneur and thought leader, Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry accolades. His expertise also extends into the field of AI prompt engineering, where he is recognized for training AI to deliver compelling, results-driven content. Most recently, he was featured at the “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” sharing insights on how ChatGPT is transforming marketing, sales, and customer experience. To learn more about Ford, visit ProfitRichResults.com, and catch his business TV show at Fordify.tv.

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Cam's reputation is taking a hit right now, fairly or unfairly. Would fans be happy if he was traded today? Starkey gets excited about a golf course recommendation. Tomlin didn't get any questions because nobody was there seemingly. A caller says Cam should've signed a 1-year deal only.

Joe gives his take on Cam Heyward holding in and provides examples of the Steelers treating him well over the years. Fans seem to be against him. The lack of postseason success makes it harder to justify big contracts for Heyward and Watt. Cam could've put this out on his podcast but didn't. This news snuck up on everyone. The Steelers have become pushovers. They didn't acquiesce to Bell less than a decade ago. We still don't know what exactly Cam is asking for. Cam's reputation is taking a hit right now, fairly or unfairly. Would fans be happy if he was traded today? Starkey gets excited about a golf course recommendation. Tomlin didn't get any questions because nobody was there seemingly. A caller says Cam should've signed a 1-year deal only

The Steelers backup QBs looked good on Saturday. Will Mason Rudolph become the fan's choice once again? Can Skylar Thompson make the team? Joe references Brady's first year in Tampa has a guideline for Rodgers this year. Is Mason Rudolph the best backup in the NFL? We run down some of the other backup QBs. Are people getting ahead of themselves with Joey Porter Jr? We know what Rudolph is at this point. Bob likes what he saw from Arthur Smith. A caller suggests trading Mason to give Howard valuable reps. Tomlin indicated maybe no Rodgers this preseason. Justin Fields looked good in his preseason game. A caller thinks the Steelers are a legit contender and thinks it's up to Rodgers on if he plays in the preseason. Another caller is optimistic about the corners helping the entire defense. Kaleb Johnson wasn't very impressive. Joe gives his take on Cam Heyward holding in and provides examples of the Steelers treating him well over the years. Fans seem to be against him. The lack of postseason success makes it harder to justify big contracts for Heyward and Watt. Cam could've put this out on his podcast but didn't. This news snuck up on everyone. The Steelers have become pushovers. They didn't acquiesce to Bell less than a decade ago. We still don't know what exactly Cam is asking for. Cam's reputation is taking a hit right now, fairly or unfairly. Would fans be happy if he was traded today? Starkey gets excited about a golf course recommendation. Tomlin didn't get any questions because nobody was there seemingly. A caller says Cam should've signed a 1-year deal only. More callers chime in on Cam, with one saying he deserves to seek what he's worth. Bob seems less bothered by Cam than Joe and most fans. Joe heard from Ron yesterday. Pomp did a call in honor of Donny Football. Donny was very excited. Steelers tidbits: why can't you dunk on the goalposts, Broderick Jones looked good, the hawk eye measurement has arrived. Who were some great singers and actors? Ben Cherington had another baffling quote, this time about Bubba Chandler. Could the Pirates bring back Tommy Pham? Why are we still talking about Triolo and Suwinski? Mullys drops in with a special gift to Joe from Oakmont. Joe runs down the performance of several QBs who the Steelers could've taken - Milton, Dart, Sanders, Milroe, Fields, Joe had a crazy sneeze.

IN THIS EPISODE...Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, discusses his 31-year journey at the company. He shares insights into his personal and professional journey, describing how he began as an intern and went on to lead the only American-owned hearing technology manufacturer. Brandon explores his leadership philosophy of servant leadership, building a strong, trust-based culture, and learning from both successes and failures.Starkey is a leading American-owned hearing technology manufacturer, employing over 5,000 people in 29 countries. Starkey's products focus on making hearing aids more discreet and multi-purpose, addressing noise-induced hearing loss, and integrating AI for better sound processing. The company collaborates with tech giants like Apple and Samsung.------------Full show notes, guest bio, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Brandon”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Learn more about us! https://shockinglydifferent.com/-------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:1. Brandon Sawalich's journey from intern to President and CEO of Starkey.2. The evolution of Starkey and its mission to create advanced, multipurpose hearing aids that enhance health and wellness.3. How Starkey is leveraging AI and technology to drive innovation in hearing protection and enhancement.4. Efforts to reduce the stigma around hearing aids through design and education.5. Starkey's partnerships with major tech companies and their approach to serving clients.6. Brandon's leadership philosophy, including servant leadership and building a strong, trust-based company culture.7. Advice for finding personal purpose, embracing change, and taking initiative in one's career.8. Brandon's reflections on company pride, employee culture, and the impact of their work.------------FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[01:50] Brandon introduces himself, shares about his recent marriage, family, and personal life.[03:46] Brandon describes his career journey at Starkey, starting as an intern and rising to CEO.[04:51] Discussion of Starkey's growth in employee numbers and company resilience.[06:29] Overview of Starkey's mission, evolution, and focus on innovative hearing technology.[07:59] Explanation of Starkey's target audiences and how their products reach consumers.[10:41] Brandon discusses technological innovation, including AI, hearing protection, and health features.[14:29] Partnerships with major tech companies and Starkey's role in custom ear molds for various industries.[16:33] Brandon's leadership philosophy: leading from the front, servant leadership, and company culture.[18:20] Signature Segment: Brandon's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: The importance of building an executive team, setting a clear vision, and developing a strong “feeder system” for leadership.[19:36] Learning from mistakes, encouraging risk-taking, and fostering direct communication.[23:01] Advice for listeners on finding purpose, being patient, and taking initiative.[26:13] Signature Segment: Brandon's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with Courageous Agility[28:15] Brandon's proudest leadership win: seeing employee pride and company culture thrive.------------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:Overview: Our Signature Leadership...

Starkey would trade Alex Highsmith to the Commanders for Terry McLaurin. Broderick Jones hasn't been great and Pat Bostick said he doesn't think the Steelers will make it through the full season with Jones starting. Kaleb Johnson said he was looking forward to backs on backers, but Ray said it was a nightmare for him.

Nick Herbig, Joey Porter Jr, Mark Robinson, Troy Fautanu listed by Nick Farabaugh as stars of today's practice. Poni mentions that the defense should beat the offense in camp, as it is the highest paid unit in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers said that he's still having fun playing football, and that he likes Latrobe. Mullsy says that Aaron Rodgers has earned a reputation as being “artificial” behind the scenes. Rodgers said that in Green Bay and New York, they didn't tackle in practice. Poni says that you can see how different Rodgers is from Russell Wilson simply through his interview answers. All Access with Aditi Kinkhabwala. Aditi says that the teams that really want to compete always embrace physicality in camp. Mullsy says Rodgers sounds more authentic when talking about football than Russell Wilson. Aditi says that the defense always prospers in team drills early in camp. She says that this is often because the offense is always trying different stuff early in camp. Dom Debrief. The Steelers give out a packet with the name and face of team media personalities. Do the guys think that they're on the packet? Poni says that one of the guys should ask Pat Freiermuth to take a picture of this packet and send it to them. Mullsy gives Starkey props as a great interviewer. Dom calls himself the funniest guy at the station.

Dom Debrief. The Steelers give out a packet with the name and face of team media personalities. Do the guys think that they're on the packet? Poni says that one of the guys should ask Pat Freiermuth to take a picture of this packet and send it to them. Mullsy gives Starkey props as a great interviewer. Dom calls himself the funniest guy at the station.

DESCRIPTION: Insights from Ukrainian Perspective: Russian Propaganda, Military Strategy, and the FutureIn this episode, the host is joined by Operator Starkey, a former Ukrainian military veteran, to discuss various topics including his experiences with Russian propaganda, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the essential role of volunteers and civic society in Ukraine's defense. The conversation covers the underestimated resilience of Ukraine, the hubris of the Russian regime, and how Russia's internal issues and mismanagement may lead to its unraveling. Starkey also addresses how systemic corruption and a culture of fear in Russia affect both its governance and military capabilities. The discussion extends to the importance of Western support for Ukraine and strategies for enhancing communication and information warfare against Russian disinformation.----------Today I'm speaking with Operator Starsky, a former Ukrainian National Guardian, blogger, and inspiration for everyone who is following the war, and supporting a Ukrainian victory. He has created one of the most popular and original YouTube channels dedicated to the international community. I'm not sure you need an introduction – I'm sure most people watching this channel will have seen your videos! ----------LINKS:https://www.youtube.com/@PropagandaStudyInstitutehttp://psi-eu.org/https://www.youtube.com/@StarskyUA----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration00:41 Background and Mission of Operator Starkey01:15 Ukraine's Struggle and Global Support02:58 Russian Miscalculations and Propaganda03:41 The Unraveling of the Russian Regime06:36 Strategic Use of Ukraine's Geography07:57 High-Profile Russian Deaths and Corruption20:05 Putin's Increasing Desperation26:53 Putin's Regime and Historical Repetition27:52 Western Imagination vs. Russian Reality29:14 Comparing Societal Responses to Warfare30:29 Russian Propaganda and Public Perception33:39 Life in Russia vs. Life in Ukraine36:21 The Role of Communication in Warfare42:14 Western Allies' Role in Countering Russian Aggression49:27 The Importance of Government and Public Cooperation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.  Austin begins with an overview of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Their membership consists of all government officials in the US and other countries who are charged by law to regulate animal feed, including pet food, in their jurisdictions. Canada, Costa Rica, and the US all participate in AAFCO. In the US, animal feed regulation is an integrated food safety system with a partnership between state and federal regulators as well as FDA. AAFCO's ultimate goal is to harmonize animal feed regulation across all states and provide a level playing field for the industry. (8:14)He goes on to explain that AAFCO and FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine had a long-standing MOU in place that outlined an ingredient approval pathway that ended on October 1, 2024. FDA chose not to renew that MOU to focus on improving their other regulatory pathways, the Food Additive Petition Process and the Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) Notice Program. The FDA also has a new Animal Food Ingredient Consultation Process for ingredient approval. AAFCO has partnered with Kansas State University's Olathe Innovation Campus to scientifically review new ingredients, then bring them back through the AAFCO process to get formal approval. Ingredient companies can choose one of these four pathways for new ingredient approval. (10:05) Dr. Starkey notes that the process a company chooses will depend on the ingredient. If it's similar to ingredients proven safe on the market already, the KSU-AAFCO system would be a good route. If it's something a little more sophisticated or a new chemical, that may be more appropriate for a food additive petition, where toxicology studies would be conducted. (12:49)The panel discusses how scrutiny of GRAS rules might impact the pet food industry. Dr. Larson explains the scientific rigor involved in evaluating new ingredients. Dr. Starkey notes that there are different levels of GRAS, one of which is self-affirmed, which might be the one under the most scrutiny at this point. The panel agrees that transparency is critical for consumer confidence and ensuring health and safety of pets. (15:47)Austin talks about some of the ripple effects of the federal reduction in force in the regulatory arena. He and Dr. Larson talk about how the AAFCO-K-State partnership came to be, how K-State is ramping up to manage this project, and future plans for the partnership. (19:52)Dr. Starkey underlines the importance of timely ingredient approvals and how the new AAFCO-K-State partnership allows for companies to be more competitive due to the speed of approvals. Austin notes that an ideal submission with no follow-up questions or back-and-forth would have taken about 18 months to get approval under the old MOU between AAFCO and FDA, and a very small percentage of applications would be considered ideal. With the new AAFCO-K-State process, an expert panel reviews the submission in 60-90 days and the entire approval process is cut roughly in half, to about nine months. (25:55)Scott and the panel discuss how approval pathways differ for ingredient approval based on the claim being made. For example, is it a nutrient or is there some sort of pharmaceutical claim? (28:36)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (37:19)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

The Pirates owe it to themselves and the fans to add pieces to support Skenes. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. Jeff has a Bobby Witt rookie card as Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Does Oneil Cruz deserve to be in the Home Run Derby? The Pirates have some pitching depth, but how much depth? Today is the two year anniversary of the Pirates drafting Paul Skenes. The Pirates owe it to themselves and the fans to add pieces to support Skenes. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show with Starkey's Card of the Week!

Hour 2: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk all things Steelers. Do the Steelers have an identity issue? And Jack remembers having Joe Starkey as a professor in college.

“She married Ringo, but she could've had Paul, that's why the lady is a champ!” Episode two of the Beatle Girl Miniseries is about sweet, strong, and rebellious Maureen Starkey. She never wrote a biography and gave very few interviews. She's the silent fashion icon of the decade. But she was the heartbeat of the backbeat and an emotional refuge for our big-hearted Beatle. And she was no wallflower - it takes guts to sneak to another country with your pop star boyfriend! (Plus, Emma and Abby chat about DIY wins, gardening fails, and the joys of pickling.) “Maureen Starkey: A Life Between The Beats” is available now, wherever you stream your podcasts. Thanks, Mo!

Pirates fans weigh in on the hot streak. One fan calls it a fraud. Steven Fabian of Inside Edition calls in. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week. This is the 250th card given away and it's a 1999 Dave Parker autographed card.

Should T.J. Watt be in our top five Pittsburgh athletes of the past 25 years? Watt should be a 3x Defensive Player of the Year. We would have to bump Andrew McCutchen, Evgeni Malkin, or Troy Polamalu. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show with a Nick Gonzales signed card for Starkey's Card of the Week.

The Panthers won the Stanley Cup again. What lessons can the Penguins take from it? Does Fenway Sports Group have the appetite for a true, lengthy rebuild? Pittsburgh has been so lucky as a hockey town. The Panthers built it in a different way. What is Kyle Dubas's plan? Could the Pens Stanley Cup teams defeat the Panthers? Callers give their thoughts on a Pens rebuild. Starkey reads his Penguins book reviews. The General joins to discuss his card of the week - Matthew Thachuk.

Could the Pens Stanley Cup teams defeat the Panthers? Callers give their thoughts on a Pens rebuild. Starkey reads his Penguins book reviews. The General joins to discuss his card of the week - Matthew Thachuk.

The Panthers won the Stanley Cup again. What lessons can the Penguins take from it? Does Fenway Sports Group have the appetite for a true, lengthy rebuild? Pittsburgh has been so lucky as a hockey town. The Panthers built it in a different way. What is Kyle Dubas's plan? Could the Pens Stanley Cup teams defeat the Panthers? Callers give their thoughts on a Pens rebuild. Starkey reads his Penguins book reviews. The General joins to discuss his card of the week - Matthew Thachuk. Sean Gentille joins the show to discuss Caitlin Clark, her impact on women's basketball, where the Panthers rank among Cup winners since 2000, will McDavid ever win the Cup, does Fenway Sports Group have remorse for buying the Pens? Sean's Football Fix - Will Kenny Pickett start in Cleveland, Lamar is defending Mark Andrews, the latest with Trey Hendrickson. Dan Zangrilli joins to discuss the Pirates pitching and if it should buy Cherington more time, how close is the team to contending, possible trade options, Joe goes off about Ke'Bryan Hayes, Joey Bart, Spencer Howitz, Nick Gonzales, Cruz's future and if he deserves a big contract. Mark Kaboly joins to discuss the Steelers on the NFL All-Century team - Polamalu and Faneca made the cut, Watt did not but Garrett did. Does Kaboly think every Steeler is great? The Steelers CB additions recently have been bad. Is there concern about JPJ? Jaire Alexander to the Ravens. Intern Dom is getting blasted and he also thinks animals are stupid. This ESPN All-Century list is an outrage. 1:45 Pirates over/under 3.5 hits tonight vs Skubal, Joe thinks they will get no-hit.

Becky Starkey is the Vice-President of Marketing and Supplier Advancement at United Electric Supply Co. Tara Lehman is the Director of Strategic Marketing - Industrial at Wesco. 

Starkey's mailbag. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here? The Pirates have signed guys to one-year deals that haven't worked out and can be combined to pay a big free agent. The Pirates did well with Aroldis Chapman when they paid him $10 million. They need to pay a bat.

Joe is live from Oakmont Bakery for the U.S. Open. Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler would like to see Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux back. Jeff Hathhorn joins from Oakmont with a U.S. Open update.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: Joe is live from Oakmont Bakery for the U.S. Open. Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler would like to see Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux back. TK is picking the Panthers to win tonight and go up 3-1.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Aaron Rodgers won the news conference on his first day with the Steelers. Rodgers shared why he likes Pittsburgh and why he wanted to play here. Rodgers and Tom Arth have known each other for 20 years and Rodgers has known Arthur Smith for a while. We hear from Steelers fans on Aaron Rodgers. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

We hear from Steelers fans on Aaron Rodgers. Fans are frustrated. If the Steelers lose to the Jets, it will be a PROBLEM. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week. Jeff has a 2005 Topps Aaron Rodgers rookie card!

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.In 2020, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), North American Renderers Association (NARA) and Pet Food Institute (PFI) collaborated to publish the Pet Food Consumption Report. The organizations collaborated again to publish a second edition in 2025, which Lara presented at Petfood Forum. Data sets from both brick-and-mortar sales and Amazon sales were used to create the report. (6:16)Lara explains that data analysts reverse-engineered product labels from dog and cat food and treats in the dataset to identify trends, including ingredient use, value, tonnage, upstream value, and what pet food adds to the economy. Dry dog food makes up the largest volume of sales at 55%, and also takes the number one spot in value of sales at 38%. Dry cat food is the second largest by volume (16%), followed by dog treats (11%). However, dog treats are the second largest by value (20%), followed by dry cat food (12%).  (7:57)Louise and Charles talk about trends in non-veterinary spending on pets, cultural shifts in consumer perceptions of pet ownership, pet food trends in developing countries, and consumer understanding of human and pet nutrition needs. (12:04)Lara notes that the top five ingredients in the report are chicken and chicken products, whole grains, milled grains, beef and beef products, and marine-based ingredients. Chicken and chicken products made up 2.2 million tons, while marine-based products represented about 500,000 tons. Marine products doubled in volume from the 2020 report to the 2025 report, signifying a trend of higher value, more select ingredients coming into the pet food space. Salmon and cod are the primary marine ingredients. Lara remarks that the specialty ingredients side of the report is fascinating, with items like blueberries, tomatoes, peas, beet pulp, cranberries, and flaxseed making an appearance. Louise explains the 2020 report had less than 400 ingredients, while more than 600 ingredients appear in the 2025 report. Charles notes that since the last report, there has been a slight shift to more fresh meat products and slightly less rendered products. (16:10)About half the cat and dog food is made up of upcycled ingredients. The panel discusses consumer perceptions of byproducts and co-products, the sustainability role that these products play in the industry, and their organizations' commitments to education and policy efforts. (22:27)Pet food manufacturers purchase 9.8 million tons of ingredients valued at about $13.2 billion, which then represents about $52 billion in sales. Lara talks about some of the upstream impacts of the pet food industry. Pet food is manufactured in 43 states, with the top five being Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and California. Each of these states is selling more than $700 million worth of ingredients to pet food manufacturing. Relatively few pet food ingredients are imported; amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and marine products would be the exception. Manufactured pet food has a fairly strong export market. (29:55)Lastly, panelists share their take-home thoughts. (35:56). The 2025 report is available at https://www.ifeeder.org/. You can download the full report as well as graphics, and there is a feature that allows you to create your graphs and charts with the data. Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Starkey and Mueller reunite for the Five-Alarm Marathon! The guys reminisce on their time together and share old station stories. Starkey apparently is dominating people at basketball today.

Starkey and Mueller back for another hour as the breaking news comes in that Aaron Rodgers has joined the Steelers. Josh Miller joins the guys, as well!

Megan McConnell made her WNBA debut for the Phoenix Mercury last night but was injured at the end of the game. She played 13 minutes and had a three, one rebound, one steal, and three assists. The Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals begin this week! Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates have been shutout 10 times in 61 games. Paul Skenes said he didn't watch much of the Pirates offense. It's time for Ben Cherington to make a big move for a young hitter. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. The General has an Andrew McCutchen Topps game-used jersey card as Starkey's Card of the Week.

Dormont Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Stakich joined the show. He grew up in Castle Shannon and has lived in Dormont for the last 25 years. Dollars have been stretched thin now more than ever. There is a 75% increase in uniform gear. Starkey's mailbag.