Podcast appearances and mentions of Zachary Smith

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss injury updates, transactions that took place, if a second visit from WR Gabe Davis will lead to the WR signing, what Broderick Jones had to say about his transition back to LT, how good Patrick Queen thinks Payton Wilson can be and what the coordinators had to say during their availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith break down the Steelers 17-14 loss during Week 2 of the preseason at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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 answer audience questions about the run game, which Steelers we would want to take on a cross-country road trip, if Arthur Smith's offense can work without the element of QB mobility and if we aren't talking enough about Payton Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Alan takes us through what took place during the team's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Is Beanie Bishop's job in jeopardy with Brandin Echols sliding into the slot more often? Is the red zone offense much improved from previous years? Where is Mason McCormick at in his development? What did Mike Tomlin have to say about his starters' involvement in the preseason? What did Andy Weidl touch on during his yearly availability? 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 ongoing Cam Heyward contract situation, if it's possible for Cory Trice to make the roster even if James Pierre makes the roster as well, the team's ongoing search for WR help, if Spencer Anderson should start at LG over Isaac Seumalo and how the process of a trade works. 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 Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Ramsey have both seemed to not only embrace but just get what Pittsburgh and the Steelers organization is about. Their deep appreciation and love of football matches the organization and city's philosophies. We also discuss what went down at the team's last practice at Saint Vincent College and discuss who and what stood out. Finally we give some bold predictions based off training camp and one preseason game. 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 shakeup in the CB room following the team's preseason opener. Is Beanie Bishop's roster spot in jeopary given Brandin Echols versatility? Darius Slay went down with an ankle injury that we will have to monitor. We also rehash some of the conversation about the team's preseason opener and give into more thought's about Cam Heyward's contract status after he spoke following practice. 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 the team's preseason opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. What stood out both positively and negatively? 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 discuss who we are most excited to watch in the team's preseason opener and how you can evaluate what you are seeing in this setting. Who needs to shine? We also discuss the rise of the slot corner position, if Nick Herbig will eventually be a trade piece and Cam Heyward's IG story following his desire for a new deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Homistek and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team adding Logan Woodside and Andrus Peat to the roster. We also discuss Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell looking for raises on their 2025 salaries and if Roman Wilson stacking good days at training camp means much. 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 injury updates with Derrick Harmon missing practice and Calvin Austin III not quite yet ready to return. Jalen Ramsey also had a sleeve on his leg and didn't participate. We answer questions about who we are most excited to watch and the Steelers 4-4 look. We also discuss if the Steelers now have an easy button within their offense thanks to Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf and what we make of Juan Thornhill saying this can be the best defense ever. 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 injury updates with Joey Porter Jr. returning to practice, Alex Highsmith and Calvin Austin III still out, Will Howard and Jonnu Smith leaving early and more. We also discuss the opportunity in front of Roman Wilson and how it's his time to shine, coming off his best practice. Speaking of, will Broderick Jones continue to stack good practices? Is there a disaster situation that would cause them to pivot from their QB plan during the 2026 draft? 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 Smitty's takeaways from his trip out for Friday Night Lights practice. The DBs continue to stand out in a big way, the approach of the rookie class is something very notable, Broderick Jones isn't answering any questions, Darnell Washington is unbelievable in one on ones and the atmosphere is second to none. We also dive into Alan's updated 53-man roster prediction. 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 DBs bringing the juice to a feisty practice without pads. Juan Thornhill and Jalen Ramsey are known for their trash talk and Thursday was no exception. Thornhill and Jonnu Smith regularly went at it. Aaron Rodgers had a really strong day. Roman Wilson made the play of camp so far, and he will need to show much more of that going forward. How creative will Arthur Smith get, and do we need to adjust the roster math to account for it? 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 winners of the day in the always eventful backs on backers drill which kicked off with the team throwing on the pads for the first time. While their chemistry overall is a work in progress, Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf showed once again what they're able to do in the red zone. Broderick Jones didn't participate in team drills, but it doesn't appear his absence from those will be much longer. Troy Fautanu impressed with a couple of wins over TJ Watt in one-on-one drills. What were Alan's main takeaways from the day? 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 Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay are fitting into the defensive backfield together, the depth of that group, who stands to compete for the kick return job following the release of Cordarelle Patterson, Broderick Jones not suffering a serious injury, if the team should pursue Treylon Burks and how weather can impact a training camp practice/day. 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 discuss the early narratives out of camp and if we are buying or selling them. Is Aaron Rodgers washed? Is this secondary the best one the team has had in the last decade? Is Broderick Jones going to sink the ship at left tackle? Is Derrick Harmon the next great Steelers defensive lineman? 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 Derrick Harmon's impressive start to training camp, Calvin Austin hoping to continue to build on his mini breakout last season, the level of concern for Broderick Jones and Juan Thornhill, Will Howard leaping Skylar Thompson and much more. 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 out of the team's first day on the field at Saint Vincent College. Jalen Ramsey (as advertised) showed off his versatility and played all over the field. TJ Watt took Derrick Harmon under his wing. Roman Wilson played outside in 11 personnel. Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf weren't on the same page and showed they have aways to go. Joey Porter Jr. and Kaleb Johnson might have had the two best days of anybody out there. 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 out of the team's move-in day ahead of the start of training camp. Isaac Seumalo will not participate early on due to a soft-tissue injury. Troy Fautanu however, will be a full participant when camp opens up after last year's knee injury. Where will Jalen Ramsey slot in? He and Mike Tomlin were both coy about the roles but noted that he, Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr. will all be on the field nearly all the time. What did TJ Watt have to say about signing his massive extension? Will Omar Khan make any other outside additions? He touched on that and much more. 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 type of schematic changes we should be looking for as training camp draws near. Will the team reveal their plans for their secondary deployment early? Could we see an infusion of quarters coverage usage? How much will TJ move around? Does the personnel give them the ability to do more at all levels? What about on offense? Will we finally see pony formation? How much we will see multiple tight end usage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardiac arrest in the operating room presents unique challenges that standard Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) protocols simply were not designed to address. This eye-opening exploration with APSF author, Zachary Smith, reveals why traditional resuscitation guidelines fall short when emergencies strike during surgery and anesthesia care.The dynamics of cardiac arrest differ dramatically in the perioperative environment. While out-of-hospital arrests typically stem from arrhythmic events, OR emergencies often result from hemorrhage, embolism, hypoxemia, or critical drug reactions like malignant hyperthermia or local anesthetic toxicity. These scenarios demand immediate, specialized interventions beyond standard ACLS algorithms.Physical constraints further complicate matters. What happens when cardiac arrest occurs while a patient is positioned prone, lateral, or in steep Trendelenburg? Traditional compressions become impossible, and emerging research suggests prone CPR might actually be superior in some scenarios. Moreover, the advanced monitoring capabilities in the OR – arterial lines, central venous pressure readings, and echocardiography – provide critical data not incorporated into standard protocols.The American Society of Anesthesiologists has responded with their Perioperative Resuscitation and Life Support Certificate program, addressing these gaps through specialized training that combines ACLS principles with OR-specific knowledge.  Ready to enhance your skills beyond basic ACLS? Explore the ASA's certificate program to earn patient safety CME credits while gaining life-saving expertise tailored to the unique challenges of the operating room. Your specialized knowledge could make all the difference when seconds count.For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/264-rethinking-resuscitation-in-the-operating-room-beyond-acls/© 2025, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss what Alan is looking forward to the most at training camp in terms of storylines or questions that need answered. How will Aaron Rodgers get acclimated? Will Payton Wilson take on a much larger role? How will the WR room shake out? How will the defensive backfield group form? We then answer questions about Nick Herbig's future and why the Steelers shouldn't be viewed as true Super Bowl contenders. 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 discuss how the team needs to operate differently going forward to free up TJ Watt and help him remain effective. Do we trust the coaching staff? How if at all will Jalen Ramsey's addition help free up Watt? What is the ceiling of this offense and how much of that hinges on the offensive line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers making TJ Watt the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL (again) after the two sides agreed to another massive extension. Do we believe this was the right thing to do for both parties? How will TJ's game age? Is durability the biggest concern in terms of how the deal will age? We also touch on the groups we feel improved the most and got worst and how we think Kaleb Johnson and Jaylen Warren's workloads will be split up. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Howe and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the state of the off-ball linebacker group and what expectations should be for the likes of Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson in their second years in the defense. Where will leadership come from within the locker room with the team continuing to have so much turnover year after year? Will Cory Trice or Beanie Bishop have a larger role in 2025? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jobe Morrison and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss how important Broderick Jones is to success and 2025, but also to stay the course with their NFL Draft plans. Did the team invest enough in the trenches? Should we still expect an addition, be it at FS or at WR? Who is the best Steeler since 2020? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Becker and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if Jauan Jennings is a fit for the Steelers, how Jalen Ramsey should be deployed, if Jonnu Smith can play some in the slot, a potential Chris Boswell extension and if the Steelers could potential recoup a draft pick for one of their punters. 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 answer questions about DK operating as the true #1 option in the passing game, if Deshon Elliott's role will change at all, confidence level in Arthur Smith long-term, TJ Watt's value 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, Aaron Becker joins the show to discuss Adam Schefter saying the Steelers are done adding significantly to the roster, what to make of Justin Simmons' comments about playing for a contender and answer questions about the confidence of the Steelers' future, success of teams who run 12 personnel and what happens when a player has to go to the bathroom. 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, Dylan Winters joins the show to discuss creating the graphic for Steelers Afternoon Drive, some of his favorite projects, dream projects, growing up a Steelers fan and his favorite memories doing so. 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, Jim Wexell joins to discuss what role Tim Rooney played in the organization and tells a Jack Lambert story. We then dive into his book set to release later this year that was written by the late Craig Wolfley with contributions from his family and Wex. What can we expect from the book and why did Wex get into writing in the first place? Finally, we discuss how media has transformed since he got into the game. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Wex's site: https://www.jimwexell.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Betz and special guest Zachary Smith from Around the 412 and the Steelers Afternoon Drive answer your questions and chat the latest Steelers news on the Steelers Q&A from the Steel Curtain Network and FFSN, the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Chris Halicke joins to discuss the column about Jalen Ramsey's time in Miami, suggesting the team wanted to move on from him as much if not more than the other way around. We also discuss if Darius Slay can offset some of that from a leadership perspective and discuss if the reporting about a knee issue is anything to be concerned about. We then answer questions on how fan reception will be towards TJ Watt at training camp and how we think the Steelers PPG will look in 2025? 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 to give us his thoughts on the Jalen Ramsey & Jonnu Smith trade and then we answer a bunch of non-football related questions as we prepare for a long 4th of July weekend! 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 giving GM Omar Khan a new three-year contract extension, moving DeShon Elliott to FS, where the team is at in terms of QB proofing their offense and if Arthur Smith could find himself back in head coaching conversations if the Steelers offense takes the strides they can. 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, Christian Kuntz joins the podcast to discuss his perspective of the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, Aaron Rodgers, growing up a fan of the team he now plays for, starting his own podcast 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, Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss if there is any impact on the deal to acquire Jalen Ramsey & Jonnu Smith on TJ Watt's future. Are we still expecting a deal or is the door open for a trade given Omar's willingness to wheel and deal? Could this change the financial structure of the deal? Is Cory Trice Jr. a viable option in dime or as a safety? Should we trust Teryl Austin's ability to get the most out of Jalen Ramsey? 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 massive trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami in exchange for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. The Steelers also sent a 2027 5th round pick and got back a 2025 7th round pick. Where did the team get better and where do they still have work to do to find solutions before the season begins? Are these obvious solutions to the team's problems or was this more so just acquiring talent? 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 to discuss the price of trading up for a QB, the timeline of when they should look to strike, if Chris Boswell will have an impact on the optics of Aaron Rodgers 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, Mike DeFabo joins the show to discuss report about collusion in the NFL, if Roman Wilson is capable of stepping into a WR2 role, who will take on the short yardage role for the Steelers and Mike's path to covering the Steelers for the Athletic. 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 Smitty's vacation and Twitter hiatus, Aaron Rodgers' comments on the Pat McAfee Show, Pat Freiermuth stepping into his own as a leader on this team and Diontae Johnson's comments about playing in cold weather. 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 team is better equipped to beat Baltimore, Jalen Ramsey, scouting the 2026 QB class, the grind of covering the team, the playoff win drought 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 fans who simultaneously want to tank but also bring up the long playoff win drought, if CB is the team's biggest need, answer questions about Asante Samuel Jr. 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 we think the team should've pursued Jaire Alexander more aggressively, if the fit would've made sense, what type of DB they should be in the market for if anyone and why there is such an overcorrection on player projections when it comes to players 30+ years old. We also discuss what we've seen from Brandin Echols, Daniel Ekuale and Kenny Gainwell so far and if Aaron Rodgers can still play at a high level. 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 extending DeShon Elliott and the bigger picture of what it means. Could Calvin Austin III and/or Jaylen Warren be in line for extensions next? Should they be? The team needs to check as many boxes as they can to fill holes before the 2026 NFL Draft. Where do things stand with TJ? Has Omar Khan mastered finding value in middle-tier FA contracts? 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 team is in a better spot going into 2025 than they were in 2024. What does Aaron Rodgers bring to the table that could go beyond his playing career here? Will the Ireland game be the pivot point in the season. Are the Colts a possible trade partner? Alan explains a little of the percentage of cap that must be spent. 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 reset where the Steelers stand from a salary cap perspective, explain how cash flow can help to manipulate the salary cap in a way, discuss if the Steelers are going all in for 2025 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 go through each position group as we hit the reset button between minicamp and training camp. Who stood out? Who needs an impressive training camp to be on the right side of the roster bubble? Is Payton Wilson in for a larger role than we expected? What players should we be keeping an eye on at training camp for one reason or another? 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 Will Howard's destiny is stamped as a backup following the arrival of Aaron Rodgers, which team has the greatest all-time roster, why fans are pressing the panic button over the TJ Watt contract discussions, Aaron Rodgers' fit with Arthur Smith and if the team is really in the market for Jaire Alexander or Jalen Ramsey. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices