Podcast appearances and mentions of Zachary Smith

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team hiring Mike McCarthy as the next head coach following his in-person meeting this past week. The team only met with 3 coaches in person and never had second interviews with Chris Shula and Nate Scheelhaase of the Los Angeles Rams. We talk about the process that got us here and them landing on this as the end result. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how players would have to adapt to new philosophies, approach, schematics, personality, etc...with a new head coach and staff coming in. Could this also impact their draw to outside free agents? Anthony Weaver had his in-person interview with the team on Friday, how legitimate is his candidacy? We also discuss if Patrick Queen could be on his way out, how scouts operate this time of year without the coaching staff in place and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan took away from his first day at the Shrine Bowl and who he talked to. We also discuss Jesse Minter officially becoming the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens and his potential offensive coordinator hires. Brian Flores signed an extension to remain with the Vikings if he doesn't become a head coach, but does that take him out of the running for the Steelers? We then discuss the shape the roster was left in for Cowher as opposed to Tomlin and the shape the current one is in for the next guy. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss all signs pointing to the Ravens being set to hire Jesse Minter as their next head coach. The Steelers showed early interest but for one reason or another, an in-person interview never materialized. Is Chris Shula still the leader in the clubhouse for the job, despite the recent smoke surrounding Mike McCarthy being the favorite? What do we make of James Harrison saying Patrick Queen has already been cut? What about Najee Harris saying Mike Tomlin told him to not return to the team? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team beginning their in-person interview phase this week by bringing in Brian Flores, Mike McCarthy and Anthony Weaver for interviews. We then discuss the wording and way things are reported in regard to candidates being brought in. How a different coach may handle different portions of the season as opposed to Mike Tomlin and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the Steelers should make a play for recently fired Sean McDermott, the team bringing Anthony Weaver and Brian Flores in for in-person interviews, the potential staffs they can build and much more. We also discuss Jeff Hafley being off the board after becoming the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how the Steelers head coaching job stacks up to the others available in terms of its attractiveness to potential candidates, what players could benefit or be hurt by the hire and exactly how the head coach interview process takes place. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team requesting to interview Ejiro Everjo & Jeff Hafley, Mike DeFabo's piece in the Athletic about Mike Tomlin's exit meeting and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team requesting to interview Chris Shula, Nathan Scheelhaase, Brian Flores, Anthony Weaver and Jesse Minter for their head coaching vacancy. What do we make of these candidates and is the possibility there to double dip with the Rams staff? We also talk about what Art Rooney II had to say following Mike Tomlin stepping away from the team and how the coaching search will take place. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Mike Tomlin stepping away from the Steelers after 19 seasons as the team's head coach. Where does the team turn to as they begin their first head coaching search since 2007? How wide of a net will the team cast? How did we reach this point? Was this always going to ultimately be the outcome? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Cam Heyward earning second-team All Pro honors, Alan gives his thoughts ahead of the Steelers-Texans Wild Card matchup and we answer some questions from the audience. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders, Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith of Steelers Now come together to discuss the NFL Playoffs. Who do they believe will win each game of Wild Card weekend and what big storylines are they looking for coming out of this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan breaks down the latest news ahead of Monday night's Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans, including the latest from the injury reports of both teams, as well as Cam Heyward's selection to the Associated Press All-Pro team. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Jaylen Warren being the only absent player from practice due to an illness, what the coordinators had to say during their availability, how the Steelers can take advantage of the best defense in football in the Houston Texans and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Will Graves of the Associated Press fills in for Smitty. He and Alan discuss the news of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette closing its doors in May and what it means for the Pittsburgh journalism scene. They also discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say about his tenure and his reaction to the Baltimore Ravens moving on from head coach John Harbaugh. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers.  On today's episode, Nick Farabaugh replaces Smitty and he and Alan break down the Steelers' win 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens, Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference and the importance of his playoff losing streak, the return of wide receiver DK Metcalf and the firing of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury statuses for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. We also discuss what Teryl Austin had to say about Joey Porter Jr. and what Artie Smith had to say about replacing Darnell Washington. Finally, we dive into what we believe should be some New Year's resolutions for the team heading into 2026. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury statuses for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. We also discuss Patrick Queen winning the team's "Chief" award and Derrick Harmon winning the team's "Joe Greene" award. How important has it been for the future that young players are largely leading the way for the team? Can we see the team use Jonnu Smith & Pat Freiermuth in different ways with the lack of WR options? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say during his weekly media availability in regard to Darnell Washington's injury, if we could see returns for the likes of James Pierre, Brandin Echols, Calvin Austin III, Isaac Seumalo and of course TJ Watt. Could this be the last game of Aaron Rodgers' NFL career? What should be expected in a do or die situation for both teams? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what went wrong in the loss to the Cleveland Browns, why the squandered opportunity could prove costly even with a victory over the Ravens, if there is a path to victory with the injuries and suspension of DK Metcalf and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith to discuss the team's 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Smitty is off enjoying Christmas, while Alan breaks down the latest moves and news for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Check out the show on our YouTube page, or find it on Megaphone or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and James Pierre all returning to practice on Wednesday. Who amongst them will be available for the team's upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns? We then dive into what the plan of attack is without DK Metcalf in the fold. Finally, we discuss how practice can and should be structured with an older roster and how we'd handle the last two games of the regular season? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say during his weekly availability. What is his response to the two-game suspension for WR DK Metcalf, the play of rookie Derrick Harmon, how Dylan Cook has filled in and much more. In regard to Cook, we also talk about if he could make it a competition with Broderick Jones for LT going into 2026. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the fallout of the team's win over the Detroit Lions, DK Metcalf facing a two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan, what Ben Skowronek had to say about his Pro Bowl bid, Mason McCormick discussing the run game and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith to discuss the team's 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Detroit Lions. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury updates of TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo, Zach Frazier and James Pierre. What could the offensive line potentially look like on Sunday? The team brought Jeremiah Moon back as they seek help at EDGE. Should that prevent them from adding Matthew Judon or anyone else? What do we make of the runs of the 2020-24 Steelers? Was the success predicated entirely around the play of TJ Watt? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the injury updates of TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Isaac Seumalo and James Pierre. We also discuss if there is a move to be made to help out with the team's OLB injury issues such as adding Matthew Judon. What did Alex Highsmith say about the unique challenges presented by the Detroit Lions' aggressive nature? Does it matter who is leading the snap count between Kenny Gainwell and Jaylen Warren? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Ridgeville Police Department announces the opening of a soft interview room for sexual assault survivors In April 2017, 22-year-old Molly Jane Matheson was killed in her apartment in Fort Worth, Texas. Days later, another woman, Megan Getrum, was also killed in that area. Those women were killed by the same man, who later pled guilty to the murders and to multiple sexual assaults committed over several years. He is serving a life sentence. The case prompted broader questions about how systems respond to patterns of sexual violence and how earlier interventions might prevent escalation. In the aftermath of her daughter's death, Matheson's mother founded Project Beloved, a nonprofit organization that advocates for survivors of sexual assault. One of its key initiatives focuses on creating more trauma-informed interview spaces within police departments for survivors who are sharing their experiences with investigators. Wednesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll discuss the renovation of one such interview room at the North Ridgeville Police Department in Lorain County. Guests:- Tracy Matheson, President and Founder, Project Beloved- Capt. Gregory Petek, North Ridgeville Police Department Cleveland's permit process continues to frustrate city residents, developers For years, developers and residents in Cleveland have raised concerns about the pace, predictability and transparency of the building permitting process. Long delays and unclear requirements can impact investment, raise costs and leave would-be builders and business owners frustrated. This month, Crain's Cleveland Business reporter Zachary Smith published an in-depth look at how the system is working in practice, and more importantly, where it isn't. He joins the show to unpack some of the new efforts at reform what it means for the future of development in Cleveland. Guest:- Zachary Smith, Reporter, Crain's Cleveland Business

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the Steelers have found a winning formula offensively thanks largely due to the veteran WR additions of MVS & Adam Thielen that allow them to mix and match personnel differently and see them play 11 personnel a lot more. Could the team continue to add to that in the form of Allen Lazard? What were our takeaways from the win over the Dolphins? What did Mike Tomlin have to say in regard to injuries to Nick Herbig & Isaac Seumalo? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the Steelers are equipped to handle the new look Miami Dolphins that have leaned into an identity centered around RB DeVon Achane. We also discuss Jaylen Warren being added to the injury report and if we have any further clarification on who may be in or out. Alan gives his thoughts on each side of the ball, bold predictions and how he believes this one will shake out. Finally, we discuss if a dome should be in the cards for Pittsburgh. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Bell and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Miami Dolphins. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest on TJ Watt after he was hospitalized for a lung issue and discuss the team's first injury report of the practice week. Who is trending in the right and wrong directions as the team prepares for the Miami Dolphins? We also discuss why there's a disconnect with the national media in regard to the Steelers' draft plans, if Adam Thielen will be more involved against the Dolphins and Artie Smith discussing explosive plays. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss some transaction news, a tweak to the NFL Draft and then answer questions in regard to the future of the QB position for the team, if they still need to add to the roster at S, WR or DL and how they can do and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say in regard to injury updates, Scotty Miller playing over Roman Wilson and him feeling like he's always on the hot seat. We also discuss if Adam Thielen and MVS (despite not having the production to show for it) opened up the passing offense for the Steelers. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the Steelers should consider adding to their DL room in the form of Naquan Jones. We also talk about headlines around the AFC North including DK Metcalf having to spend the night in Baltimore following a stomach issue, the Browns naming Shedeur Sanders the starting QB for the remainder of the season and John Harbaugh discussing officiating. We also discuss why James Pierre isn't exactly blueprint when thinking about Will Howard. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alan Saunders & Zachary Smith to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-22 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if the Steelers can get back to the elite defensive performances they've had against the Ravens prior to their second matchup last season, if MVS or Adam Thielen could work themselves into Sunday's game plan, the latest injury report which raises some eyebrows and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss why there shouldn't have been nearly the reaction there was to Aaron Rodgers' comments in regard to receivers in meetings. We also discuss what Aaron had to say during his weekly availability, the first injury report of the week and give appreciation to those who tagged us in their Spotify Wrapped posts! Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what came of Mike Tomlin's weekly availability. He said there wouldn't be any massive changes to the coaching staff at this time, including their current duties. He also said he shares the frustrations of fans, following chants for him to be fired. The team is moving on from CB Darius Slay and signing CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also claimed WR Adam Theilen off of waivers. How does he fit? Does the move make any sense? We also discuss why this loss to the Bills was different. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's embarrassing loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. The things that have gone wrong continue to be the things that go wrong with no clear path towards fixing them. The defense can't make adjustments in game. There is no threat of a passing attack, which means teams can sit on the run game. The guys being paid to be the team's best players aren't being their best players and the coaching staff has been largely outmatched. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Derrick Bell joins us to preview and predict how things will go between the Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. What are the key matchups in this one that will determine who comes out of this one on the right side of things? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Brendan Howe fills in for Smitty, as the guys discuss the team's Thursday practice at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, and what both coordinators Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith had to say, specifically about the team's deep passing game on offense and defensive playcalling. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the latest injury updates surrounding Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Cam Heyward, Alex Highsmith and Joey Porter Jr. We also dive into if it makes sense to just roll with Mason Rudolph moving forward. What has led to the defensive disappointment that has taken place this season? What major moves can be made to ensure this doesn't happen again in 2026? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Mike Tomlin had to say during his weekly availability. He ruled out Broderick Jones and Derrick Harmon for the team's upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, said special teams played a large role in the team's loss to the Bears and much more. We also discuss the overarching issues with the team's defense and potential roster building reset that is needed. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team's loss to the Chicago Bears and the funeral of the season largely taking place on this misery Monday. Would a win against the Bills get the fanbase on the climb up the roller coaster again? What went wrong and why are the issues bigger picture things that aren't unique to 2025. Are we trending towards a massive, missed opportunity of a season? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices