Best Podcast Episodes About Pittsburgh Pirates
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Updated: Apr 28, 2026 – 34 episodes
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“… money. And I've never in my life had money. You're like a basketball player. Yeah, all of a sudden, I have no idea what's going on. I'm like, ah. So Pittsburgh is a beautiful and very inexpensive city. I don't even have to spend my money. My classes, like I'm just like buying pianos.”
“… lead. Oh, wait, Cham? All of a sudden, I'm like the big man on campus. I cannot tell you how great. Like to have money, my classes were paid for. And like I could go to the cafeteria to eat. But I was truly scrimping by. Yeah. And you've never had money. And I've never in my life had money. You're like a basketball player. Yeah, all of a sudden, I have no idea what's going on. I'm like, ah. So Pittsburgh is a beautiful and very inexpensive city. I don't even have to spend my money. My classes, like I'm just like buying pianos.”
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David hilariously recounts his transition from poverty to suddenly having money in college, comparing it to being a basketball player. The absurdity of his newfound wealth leads to moments of joy, like buying pianos, which he never thought possible. This segment captures the comedic contrast of his past struggles with his new lifestyle.
“Broadcasting live from the distillery complex in Pittsburgh all week long with rooftop views, great food cocktails, great cigar lounge that I took advantage of the last three nights. Stat of the day brought to you by Panini America, the official trading cards of the Dan Patrick Show. Paulie, you look puzzled. You mentioned something in the break. We've been in Pittsburgh a few days. You think that Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh fans may lead the league in merchandise sales? I am amazed at the amount of …”
“Broadcasting live from the distillery complex in Pittsburgh all week long with rooftop views, great food cocktails, great cigar lounge that I took advantage of the last three nights. Stat of the day brought to you by Panini America, the official trading cards of the Dan Patrick Show. Paulie, you look puzzled. You mentioned something in the break. We've been in Pittsburgh a few days. You think that Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh fans may lead the league in merchandise sales? I am amazed at the amount of merchandise that everybody seems to have. And it feels like old school. When you look at tradition, you can go back to the Steel Curtain. You can have Franco. You can have my Terry Bradshaw jersey I have behind me. But then you get modern day as well. But it feels like when you see people on the street. Now, I know it's the draft here. if you don't have …”
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Pittsburgh fans may just lead the league in merchandise sales, showcasing a rich blend of tradition and modernity. From vintage Franco Harris jerseys to Steelers scrubs worn by medical staff, the city’s love for its teams permeates all aspects of life. But would you want your surgeon in a Steelers jersey? That’s a debate worth having!
“… the best week in sports? I'm giving it to rookie shortstop Connor Griffin. Why, you ask? Or maybe not asking? Gets a nine-year extension from the Pirates, reportedly worth $140 million, and gets a passive-aggressive vote of support from their ace, Paul Skeens, who said about Connor, he will be the face of the Pirates for a long time. I love the passive-aggressive, because I'm not going to be here. So he'll be the face of the Pirates for a long time, as opposed to me. I know. If I'm a Pirate fan, I go, wait a minute, what did he say? Skeens is saying, by the way, did you look on Pauly's computer …”
“Best week in sports. Todd, who had the best week in sports? I'm giving it to rookie shortstop Connor Griffin. Why, you ask? Or maybe not asking? Gets a nine-year extension from the Pirates, reportedly worth $140 million, and gets a passive-aggressive vote of support from their ace, Paul Skeens, who said about Connor, he will be the face of the Pirates for a long time. I love the passive-aggressive, because I'm not going to be here. So he'll be the face of the Pirates for a long time, as opposed to me. I know. If I'm a Pirate fan, I go, wait a minute, what did he say? Skeens is saying, by the way, did you look on Pauly's computer screen? I did not. It's on his computer screen. I steal all his scoreboards. Now I'm stealing his best week in sports, too. All right. Pauly, you're going to have to adjust your best week in sports. Yeah. All right, Seton, who had the best week in sports? You know, selfishly, I'm just going to say me because this week has been awesome. So I …”
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Rookie shortstop Connor Griffin had the best week in sports with a $140 million extension from the Pirates, while ace Paul Skeens hints at his own departure. In stark contrast, Patrick Ajimang, a rising star in soccer, faces a devastating Achilles injury just before potentially making the World Cup team. This juxtaposition shows the highs and lows athletes endure in their careers.
“… right? I played pretty well in high school. I went to Miami of Ohio in Ohio, played pretty well in college. And Cleveland had the chance before Pittsburgh. Now, I still thank Jesus every day. Thank you. Thank you one more time for not letting Cleveland pick me. But I'm still allowed to go. That's why I'm allowed to do that. If Cleveland would have had like the 22nd, or what was that, 11th? After 11th, I forgot what pick I was. if they would have had a pick like after then that's excusable you know what hearing it from you from the horses from Ohio all of this stuff you know what do what you stand …”
“So things happen. That's why I think, too, that I'm allowed to, like, go at Cleveland so much, not just because I own them and my record against them, but because, like, I'm from Ohio, right? I played pretty well in high school. I went to Miami of Ohio in Ohio, played pretty well in college. And Cleveland had the chance before Pittsburgh. Now, I still thank Jesus every day. Thank you. Thank you one more time for not letting Cleveland pick me. But I'm still allowed to go. That's why I'm allowed to do that. If Cleveland would have had like the 22nd, or what was that, 11th? After 11th, I forgot what pick I was. if they would have had a pick like after then that's excusable you know what hearing it from you from the horses from Ohio all of this stuff you know what do what you stand on business man you deserve to take off on Cleveland because they skipped on you you would have had Browns helmets back here it's their bad man okay you know what you got every reason to be okay Debo undersized linebacker I'm going to tell you about the Cleveland Browns. They clowns. Cleveland clowns, they just do what they do. They don't do …”
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Ben Roethlisberger reveals how the Cleveland Browns' decision not to draft him was a blessing in disguise for his career. As a proud Ohio native, Ben humorously criticizes the Browns for their continuous missteps, emphasizing that their failure to pick him allowed him to thrive with the Steelers instead. This playful rivalry showcases the deep-seated tension between the two teams and highlights Ben's gratitude for his path in the NFL.
“… now, but I feel like I'm going to lose the draft because of it. I'll tell you what I want to pick. You already lost the draft. I want to take the Pittsburgh pirates rotation so badly. because you get skeins obviously uh keller nice floor whatever have you watched bubba bubba chandler throw this spring training This guy is like Can I He looks like an ace Can I tell you something, though? What's up? When you were tuning me out and I was explaining F4, volume is the biggest thing. And they have a lot of rookie pitchers. You're not the only person that, like, knows baseball. No, no, no, no. I know this. I said …”
“… two or more pairs of the polarized sunglasses from our friends at shady rays. Go check them out. Uh, they're the best. I'm wearing a pair right now. Look at that. Uh, shady rays talking 40, 40% off two or more pairs. I want to go somewhere so bad right now, but I feel like I'm going to lose the draft because of it. I'll tell you what I want to pick. You already lost the draft. I want to take the Pittsburgh pirates rotation so badly. because you get skeins obviously uh keller nice floor whatever have you watched bubba bubba chandler throw this spring training This guy is like Can I He looks like an ace Can I tell you something, though? What's up? When you were tuning me out and I was explaining F4, volume is the biggest thing. And they have a lot of rookie pitchers. You're not the only person that, like, knows baseball. No, no, no, no. I know this. I said I want to take that. You laughed to go call someone to make a pick. Dalton gave you the last pick. I'm just helping you out. It would be nice if Trev made his own pick this draft, though. That would be cool. This guy is too good. I mean, I want to root for him. I understand typically they do have those limitations. I think they might be in a spot …”
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The Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, featuring standout Bubba Chandler, has the potential to push the team into playoff contention this year. With a mix of rookie talent and established players like Mitch Keller, the Pirates could surprise fans and compete for an NL wild card spot. However, concerns about their defense might hinder their success.
“… not an inspiring play calling situation, but Arthur Smith was frustrating as well. I mean, you've, you've got Michael Pittman pity city now in Pittsburgh, you've got DK Metcalf, You've got a quarterback at some point. Are you mostly negative, mostly positive? What's the view of this hire? I'm fine with the hire personally. From a fantasy football perspective, Mike McCarthy can get enough out of the passing. It really comes down to the quarterback. I don't look at the Steelers and say, this is a downgrade for fantasy football, bringing Mike McCarthy in to replace Mike Tomlin. And to me, it's a …”
“… an amazing wide receiver one CD lamb here with Mike McCarthy. Dak Prescott was good. There is a, there is a bit of the same argument for Mike McCarthy that you can make with the hardball hire and the variable hire. It's a kind of a stabilizing presence, not an inspiring play calling situation, but Arthur Smith was frustrating as well. I mean, you've, you've got Michael Pittman pity city now in Pittsburgh, you've got DK Metcalf, You've got a quarterback at some point. Are you mostly negative, mostly positive? What's the view of this hire? I'm fine with the hire personally. From a fantasy football perspective, Mike McCarthy can get enough out of the passing. It really comes down to the quarterback. I don't look at the Steelers and say, this is a downgrade for fantasy football, bringing Mike McCarthy in to replace Mike Tomlin. And to me, it's a wash is how I view it. And I'm hopeful that maybe it actually is an improvement. They'll play a little faster, throw the ball a little more. But really, they can't do that if they don't have a quarterback. And honestly, they don't have a quarterback. Because I don't think Aaron Rodgers is good enough. Kirk Cousins probably isn't good enough. What are …”
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The new coaching staff, humorously dubbed the 'Bald Squad,' is set to revamp the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers after disappointing seasons. Mike McCarthy's arrival raises questions about the team's quarterback situation, while Brian Dable's return as offensive coordinator could signal a positive shift for the Titans. With both teams struggling, these coaching changes could be the key to their future success or failure in the league.
“… Yes. This is what I'm trying to do. This is what made me so mad with you because I thought I had and then you come on, see how you you got all the Pittsburgh stuff on but then you want to come on here Look, because I'm telling you, I gave you the same energy when we talking about No you don't, you knew when we lost, no I ain't going to say we me except when we play each other except when we play each other that's the only thing when we play each other I get turned do you think the Browns are playoff caliber? yes yes and this is the reason why listen we still the same way I'm talking about Omar Khan …”
“… You think that they are actually playoff caliber? Do you think that Yes, whatever your boy Barry Queen is doing over there. Andrew Barry. Don't disrespect that man. I've been forgotten. Sorry. GM Andrew Barry of the Cleveland Browns. GM Andrew Barry. Yes. This is what I'm trying to do. This is what made me so mad with you because I thought I had and then you come on, see how you you got all the Pittsburgh stuff on but then you want to come on here Look, because I'm telling you, I gave you the same energy when we talking about No you don't, you knew when we lost, no I ain't going to say we me except when we play each other except when we play each other that's the only thing when we play each other I get turned do you think the Browns are playoff caliber? yes yes and this is the reason why listen we still the same way I'm talking about Omar Khan cooking and doing what he has to do he ain't cooking like Omar he's not He's not yet. He's not yet. But that's the thing. We don't need splash yet. We just don't need splash. We need to get the right pieces. We need to sign right now. Obviously, like I said, we needed linemen. So we had to go get the offensive line right. And I think that's going …”
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The Steelers are confident in their quarterback situation, believing in the potential of their second-year player over pursuing high-cost veterans. They prioritize a strong running game and defense to support their quarterback, allowing him to focus on making smart plays. This strategic approach aims to build a solid foundation while waiting for the right moment to make further moves, including potentially drafting a quarterback if necessary.
“… 275. I got 275.50. Mm-hmm. I like it. Yeah, but look, I'm not going to read too much into this. Ochoa, the coach traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers. Hey, let's go, Pitt. For a three-year, $59 million deal. The news comes shortly after the Colts decided to give Alex Pierce four years, $116 million to keep him in Indy. Ocho, the Steelers now have the second best wide receiver duo in the AFC North. They got some big guys. Pittman is 6'4", DK is 6'3", 6'4". Pittman is about 220, 225, 230. DK about 230. They definitely got the biggest receivers. Yeah, I like it. I like …”
“… was Josh Allen guaranteed. Give me 50. Hey, Ocho, give me $50 more than Josh. That's it. Just 50 huh I don want 50 Put a little 50 on A little 50 A little 50 dollar hold me over Oh yeah Oh yeah That 62 And more than what Josh Allen got Josh Allen got 275. I got 275.50. Mm-hmm. I like it. Yeah, but look, I'm not going to read too much into this. Ochoa, the coach traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers. Hey, let's go, Pitt. For a three-year, $59 million deal. The news comes shortly after the Colts decided to give Alex Pierce four years, $116 million to keep him in Indy. Ocho, the Steelers now have the second best wide receiver duo in the AFC North. They got some big guys. Pittman is 6'4", DK is 6'3", 6'4". Pittman is about 220, 225, 230. DK about 230. They definitely got the biggest receivers. Yeah, I like it. I like it. Listen, Michael Pittman Jr., he's been really solid the past few years. Last year, he had 80 catches for 784 yards, 7 TDs. The year 2024, he had 69 for 808 in 3 TDs. So he's been solid. He's been decent over the years. Been a great option for the Indianapolis Colts. Now going over to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but still up. Now you got two …”
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The Pittsburgh Steelers just acquired Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts for a three-year, $59 million deal, enhancing their wide receiver duo with DK Metcalf. This move comes as the Steelers look to strengthen their offense, but questions remain about who will be throwing the passes next season. With Aaron Rodgers potentially in the mix, the Steelers are banking on a veteran presence to lead the team forward.
“… guys know? Ooh, Heisman finalist to not get drafted. Mm-hmm. I don't know. Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois. Maction. Okay. Legend. But congrats to Pittsburgh. They had 805,000 people go to the draft. Mm-hmm. That is a record. Congratulations. Canceled school on Thursday and Friday. Yep. We like that. Made sense. No, they didn't. Yeah. Yeah, they did. Oh, yeah. You can't have kids going to school when DNFL drafts in town, Hank. That's a joke. No. That's a good sports town. No, that's a great sports town. That's just not true. Every kid would have had draft fever. There'd be no learning going on in …”
“… of bullshit that someone made it look like he said that. Maybe should have had an agent, but probably not. I don't know. I don't know. If you can play football, you would have gotten drafted. First Heisman finalist to not get drafted since... Do you guys know? Ooh, Heisman finalist to not get drafted. Mm-hmm. I don't know. Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois. Maction. Okay. Legend. But congrats to Pittsburgh. They had 805,000 people go to the draft. Mm-hmm. That is a record. Congratulations. Canceled school on Thursday and Friday. Yep. We like that. Made sense. No, they didn't. Yeah. Yeah, they did. Oh, yeah. You can't have kids going to school when DNFL drafts in town, Hank. That's a joke. No. That's a good sports town. No, that's a great sports town. That's just not true. Every kid would have had draft fever. There'd be no learning going on in the school that day. They had to do it. What are you talking about? We talked about this. They canceled school. Why are you so pro school? Two days for the NFL draft at night? It's the NFL draft, dude. Yeah, I don't know what you're under. It's day one and two of the NFL. It's not day three. At night? Day three, you can miss it. It's fine. Yeah. …”
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Pittsburgh set a record with 805,000 attendees at the NFL Draft, prompting schools to cancel classes for the event. Amidst the excitement, radio host Andrew Filippano humorously faced the consequences of a bold tweet predicting the Steelers would draft quarterback Drew Aller, which they did, leading to a lively on-air challenge. This encapsulates the thrilling atmosphere and community spirit surrounding the draft in Pittsburgh.
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Nick Martinez has emerged as a standout pitcher, throwing an impressive 23 first-pitch strikes to 30 batters in his latest game. This performance has sparked comparisons to legendary pitchers like James Shields and Jeremy Hellickson, showcasing how Martinez embodies the quintessential Rays pitching style. With a record of 2-1 through five starts, he’s making a name for himself in the league.
“… spoke so highly of us, I'm sure. So I founded the company about 13 years ago out of a college dorm in western Pennsylvania, about an hour north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. and I was studying electrical engineering, really wanted to figure out how things like energy was created. And so I went to a power plant in Franklin city, Pennsylvania for those history nerds out there. It was like the, that was where the first commercial oil rig was drilled and got to see a power plant, how it was made. And I dove in headfirst through this little manhole that I could barely fit through and, and I got to see …”
“Yeah. Well, Trey's awesome. And I'm so glad he originally spoke so highly of us, I'm sure. So I founded the company about 13 years ago out of a college dorm in western Pennsylvania, about an hour north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. and I was studying electrical engineering, really wanted to figure out how things like energy was created. And so I went to a power plant in Franklin city, Pennsylvania for those history nerds out there. It was like the, that was where the first commercial oil rig was drilled and got to see a power plant, how it was made. And I dove in headfirst through this little manhole that I could barely fit through and, and I got to see what a boiler was. And so that was like a football field size room that was completely covered wall to wall with these steel tubes And this whole job of this the boiler was just to get really really hot And so you know shot water through it got really hot Anyway this boiler kept on having failures 30 of the year it was shut down because of …”
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After facing catastrophic failures at a power plant, a college student turned entrepreneur realized the need for tech innovation in energy safety. He founded a company dedicated to using robotics and sensors to predict and prevent disasters in the built world. Despite starting with just $100 to his name, he eventually caught the attention of Silicon Valley and transformed his vision into a successful venture.
“… field that have punched their ticket. Two more additions on Thursday. Utah Mammoth will get to you in a bit. But first, we've got to start with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the one team that was supposed to be rebuilding this season. Remember that? I'm sure you do. Now, not only are the Penguins going to the playoffs, they're going to have whole mice in the first round. So I stand corrected, Elliot. You, in fact, are one heck of a motivator. So here's the great thing about this. I have real happiness for the Penguins employees, the players, everybody who works there, and their fans. I'm really happy for …”
“… Dom, Kyle with you once again. Happy Friday. And Elliot, less than a week left in the regular season. One week tomorrow, the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. The Avalanche claim the President's Trophy on Thursday night. We have over half the playoff field that have punched their ticket. Two more additions on Thursday. Utah Mammoth will get to you in a bit. But first, we've got to start with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the one team that was supposed to be rebuilding this season. Remember that? I'm sure you do. Now, not only are the Penguins going to the playoffs, they're going to have whole mice in the first round. So I stand corrected, Elliot. You, in fact, are one heck of a motivator. So here's the great thing about this. I have real happiness for the Penguins employees, the players, everybody who works there, and their fans. I'm really happy for them. They deserve a fun, unexpected season like this one. and my DMs have had a few Penguins fans and my Twitter or social media comments have had a few Penguins fans saying, are you going to talk about this? Or are you going to talk about how Sidney Crosby didn't need it to be traded anywhere? And for the Penguins fans, I'm really happy for them. …”
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The Pittsburgh Penguins, initially expected to rebuild this season, are heading to the playoffs with home-ice advantage. This surprising turnaround has brought joy to their fans and employees, who are celebrating a season nobody anticipated. Even the team's own staff would admit they were not expecting this success, making it a delightful surprise for all involved.
“… in 24, I mean, in 14, y'all went to 22nd as a defense in NFL. When I was there, you was third in defense. And I ended up coming back and going to Pittsburgh. I retired and I went to Pittsburgh. And you know what I did? Hold up. Let me see. What I did in Pittsburgh is when I came back in 14, what I do, I took the North with me. I took the North with me alright but good word Debo as I spent time over there in Cincinnati Joe I realized something what you realized it was nothing that I could do to win a championship so I say this to Mr. Brown you know and I know we know What Joe Burrow deserves. And …”
“… Here, let me. Yeah. The AFC North title. I showed him my appreciation. Remember that, Mr. Brown. I showed you that appreciation by giving the AFC North title 2013. Hey, I told you the title travel with me now. And I proved that to you now because in 24, I mean, in 14, y'all went to 22nd as a defense in NFL. When I was there, you was third in defense. And I ended up coming back and going to Pittsburgh. I retired and I went to Pittsburgh. And you know what I did? Hold up. Let me see. What I did in Pittsburgh is when I came back in 14, what I do, I took the North with me. I took the North with me alright but good word Debo as I spent time over there in Cincinnati Joe I realized something what you realized it was nothing that I could do to win a championship so I say this to Mr. Brown you know and I know we know What Joe Burrow deserves. And that's a chance.”
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Joe Burrow deserves a chance to win a championship, according to NFL legend James 'Deebo' Harrison. In a candid conversation, Deebo reflects on his journey from a Browns fan to a Steelers fan, emphasizing how he brought the AFC North title to Pittsburgh and acknowledges Burrow's potential. This discussion highlights the importance of supporting talent like Burrow in the NFL.
“Settled in yesterday. Getting ready to watch the Pirates and Paul Skeens against the Mets. And that ended quickly as far as Paul Skeens. He didn't get helped out by his team, certainly his center fielder. He gave up five earned in two of an inning as the Pirates got roughed up 11 That the shortest outing by a reigning Cy Young winner in his team season opener in baseball history No not yet”
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Paul Skeens, the reigning Cy Young winner, had a disastrous Opening Day, allowing five earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning, marking the shortest outing for a reigning Cy Young winner in MLB season opener history. This performance was compounded by a lack of support from his team, particularly his center fielder. The Pirates were ultimately crushed by the Mets, losing 11-0 in a rough start to the season.
“… thing, you know what? Now, see, that's crazy. I am all in for Joe Burrow. 1,000%. Who wouldn't be all in for Joe Burrow? If Joe Burrow came to the Pittsburgh Steelers, instantly it's time to win ship. It's time to go ship. What else is everybody talking about? Things will be looking crazy. I don't give a damn. What you're talking about? Hey, we got... You come to Pittsburgh, you ain't even thinking about a gold medal no more. What you thinking about? Lombardi after Lombardi after Lombardi. Lombardi. He going to Lombardi, then go get that gold. Call him the Lombardi boys. That would be ours. That …”
“… never too late. Change colors. Ah, hey. Debo, I'm with it. Joe Hayden did it. Joe Burrow could do it, man. Go ahead. Joe Hayden did it. That's crazy. But that was a really good pitch, Debo. That was a great pitch. That was a great pitch. And only thing, you know what? Now, see, that's crazy. I am all in for Joe Burrow. 1,000%. Who wouldn't be all in for Joe Burrow? If Joe Burrow came to the Pittsburgh Steelers, instantly it's time to win ship. It's time to go ship. What else is everybody talking about? Things will be looking crazy. I don't give a damn. What you're talking about? Hey, we got... You come to Pittsburgh, you ain't even thinking about a gold medal no more. What you thinking about? Lombardi after Lombardi after Lombardi. Lombardi. He going to Lombardi, then go get that gold. Call him the Lombardi boys. That would be ours. That would be wicked. Anyway, bro. Anyway. Ain never too late Anyway ain too late We need to go ahead and make that Ain they trying to make it to where you can trade your draft picks four five years into the future Hey Joe if the rule passed hey go up there and talk to Mr Brown You appreciate everything he's done for you. Man, see. My legacy. Why? I don't …”
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Joe Burrow could shift from his current team to the Pittsburgh Steelers, igniting a championship dream. In this playful discussion, NFL legends James Harrison and Joe Haden explore the idea of Burrow winning multiple Lombardi trophies before even thinking about Olympic gold. The conversation highlights the power of ambition and the potential for legacy in the NFL.
“… can replace you. That's one thing about this business too long, but they will move on back. Everybody's replaceable. Is it a situation, let's see, Pittsburgh, do you take another corner? Scott from Miami, Tennessee, Terrell from Clemson. Running back is there running back with a high grade? They just I mean, what's it? What's the name? I know they got Jalen Warren, but is that enough? What you thinking? You're the Steelers. I'm going defense. That defense look nice. You going to take a linebacker? Linebacker, probably somebody in the secondary. Defense look nothing like on paper. You thought they …”
“… of what's said about him. And so, I mean, it is what it is. This business is very crude. And when you don't want to be somewhere, they will do everything in their due diligence to get rid of you when they see you of no value anymore and they can replace you. That's one thing about this business too long, but they will move on back. Everybody's replaceable. Is it a situation, let's see, Pittsburgh, do you take another corner? Scott from Miami, Tennessee, Terrell from Clemson. Running back is there running back with a high grade? They just I mean, what's it? What's the name? I know they got Jalen Warren, but is that enough? What you thinking? You're the Steelers. I'm going defense. That defense look nice. You going to take a linebacker? Linebacker, probably somebody in the secondary. Defense look nothing like on paper. You thought they would have been the Marvel, damn, a Marvel cast or something. They ain't played nothing like it. They played like my little ponies last year. Based on what we saw on paper with the names, you expect to be, oh, my goodness. Because I was one of the few that came out and said it. Oh, they got it. They should have a top, top two, top three defense based …”
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The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tough decision in the upcoming draft: should they bolster their defense or consider trading for a star player like AJ Brown? With their current defensive performance falling short of expectations, fans are left wondering if a new strategy is needed to reclaim their former glory. The stakes are high, and every choice could reshape the team's future.
“… questions in the tailgate. This is a very more informal hangout discussing where we're at. And speaking of where we're at, Danny Cannell, you are in Pittsburgh. You've been to NFL drafts before on the media side. What's the vibe like in the Steel City? It's awesome. I mean, I was in Nashville, which might be one that felt like it couldn't be topped. That was one of the early ones they went to, and it was insane. A couple things that was pretty cool. So one, when I was flying up here on the flight, I had a layover in Atlanta. And then from Atlanta to Pittsburgh, I was kind of blown away by seeing …”
“… whole boatload of tackles. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven tackles taken among those 32. and not just one, but two quarterbacks, including a very interesting position. So we were going to sort of tackle these one by one. Keep filling up your questions in the tailgate. This is a very more informal hangout discussing where we're at. And speaking of where we're at, Danny Cannell, you are in Pittsburgh. You've been to NFL drafts before on the media side. What's the vibe like in the Steel City? It's awesome. I mean, I was in Nashville, which might be one that felt like it couldn't be topped. That was one of the early ones they went to, and it was insane. A couple things that was pretty cool. So one, when I was flying up here on the flight, I had a layover in Atlanta. And then from Atlanta to Pittsburgh, I was kind of blown away by seeing Cowboys jerseys, Patriots jerseys, Eagles jerseys, just all different fans who just want to come to the draft to support their teams. And I thought that was pretty interesting. And then Pittsburgh, man, the black and yellow was out in full force, ton of Steelers jerseys all over the place. You know, the breaking the record of 320 plus fans, which as I …”
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When the Steelers announced their 21st pick in the NFL Draft, the reaction was shockingly silent. Fans, expecting a big name, were left confused and even questioning if the player was real. This moment highlights the unpredictable nature of the draft and the emotional investment fans have in their teams.
“Trev we heading out to Pittsburgh Raise the jolly Roger We sweeping the Baltimore birds uh and 19 year old connor griffin makes his debut uh he gets a hit in the game youngest pirate to get a hit since mazaroski passed away earlier this year so you know one of those weird baseball things is going on and what's been weird in pittsburgh they haven't been winning at all they win all three of these games. Nick York with the walk-off double. Pitchers Fielding hurt the Orioles in …”
“Trev we heading out to Pittsburgh Raise the jolly Roger We sweeping the Baltimore birds uh and 19 year old connor griffin makes his debut uh he gets a hit in the game youngest pirate to get a hit since mazaroski passed away earlier this year so you know one of those weird baseball things is going on and what's been weird in pittsburgh they haven't been winning at all they win all three of these games. Nick York with the walk-off double. Pitchers Fielding hurt the Orioles in that second game. And Dylan Cease had a bad one. Sorry, Dylan. O'Neal Cruz has been homering with everyone or better than everyone, I guess I would say.”
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The Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Baltimore Orioles, marking a surprising turnaround after a rough start. In a thrilling debut, 19-year-old Connor Griffin made history by becoming the youngest Pirate to get a hit since the passing of a franchise legend earlier this year. This sweep also featured a dramatic walk-off double by Nick York, showcasing the Pirates' newfound momentum.
“… gets the call. First 19-year-old to get the call. A, position player since Soto. First American since Bryce Harper, so not too bad. You know, Pirates fans snaps excited. He's going to make his debut at PNC. It should be an awesome day. Ticket prices literally doubled and stuff like that, which is like, oh, wow. I don't know. Maybe there's a business side to baseball about having a good team. Excited for Pirates fans. Connor Griffin came out and he said, hey, like, he credits a lot of his hand eye to playing blitz ball. I was wondering where you were going with that I saw the look on your …”
“Pretty good. Pretty, pretty good. I mentioned growing up playing blitzball. A win for our blitzball community. Connor Griffin, gets the call. First 19-year-old to get the call. A, position player since Soto. First American since Bryce Harper, so not too bad. You know, Pirates fans snaps excited. He's going to make his debut at PNC. It should be an awesome day. Ticket prices literally doubled and stuff like that, which is like, oh, wow. I don't know. Maybe there's a business side to baseball about having a good team. Excited for Pirates fans. Connor Griffin came out and he said, hey, like, he credits a lot of his hand eye to playing blitz ball. I was wondering where you were going with that I saw the look on your face that you know Florida Trev doing what you do It was a big thing yesterday They had a whole Connor Griffin article and Blitzball was like the big shout-out that was like, okay, kind of cool. I know we obviously played in our warehouse, and I say it's a little bit of a modern wiffle ball. And I think Wade Meckler got the call for the Giants a …”
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Connor Griffin, the Pirates' latest 19-year-old sensation, credits his baseball skills to playing blitzball, a modern twist on wiffle ball. His debut at PNC Park has fans buzzing, with ticket prices skyrocketing. As a potential future star, Griffin draws comparisons to Carlos Correa, promising an exciting future for Pirates fans.
“… that there's information that Carson Beck is one of the guys. I think that they would, yeah, Maxine Yonachar. That's going to be the pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. uh our good our good friend nick who's a cameraman yeah who travels to the senior bowl with us we just saw earlier this week who just saw earlier this week he uh yeah when we were with david chang taping the david chang show that was turn around there's nick check that out on monday folks when that comes out the me and mensch meant me not identifying the proper cuts of steak and Not being able to take chopsticks and remove M&Ms. But …”
“… so so that would seem to accentuate this need um there was talk with no Aaron Rodgers and I didn't I never believed it for a sec. There's talk that Carson Beck could go. That's how crazy things get. And watch, he'll be the pick right here. But I know that there's information that Carson Beck is one of the guys. I think that they would, yeah, Maxine Yonachar. That's going to be the pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. uh our good our good friend nick who's a cameraman yeah who travels to the senior bowl with us we just saw earlier this week who just saw earlier this week he uh yeah when we were with david chang taping the david chang show that was turn around there's nick check that out on monday folks when that comes out the me and mensch meant me not identifying the proper cuts of steak and Not being able to take chopsticks and remove M&Ms. But our guy, Nick, who's one of our, I mean, like this type family that we've got here. Nick and Jake are two of the best. And Jake and Nick, as Nick reminded us, is one of the people who allowed us to get on the David Chang show and help facilitate that. But he's there in the room with Max Iannaccio right now. He's a cameraman working for ESPN right …”
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The NFL Draft surprised many when teams passed on top offensive tackles like Ian Ochoa and Caleb Lomu. Instead, the focus shifted to wide receivers, raising questions about team strategies and player evaluations. This decision reveals deeper insights about team confidence in their existing players, particularly Lane Johnson.
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