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Pittsburgh Sports Memories
Two lifelong fans take a look at the memorable moments, teams, and characters that make up the storied history of Pittsburgh sports.
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- Pittsburgh Sports Memories
BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - January 8, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Was this edition of Steelers-Ravens the greatest…
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21 Short Stories About Pittsburgh Sports History
The short story is a truly American invention, refined by legendary authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, John Steinbeck, F. Scott Fitzgerald…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - January 1, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh both at a…
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REWIND: The Obscure Championship
The 1925 World Series is one of the most overlooked chapters in Pirates history. In this episode, we revisit the dramatic Game 7 victory and spotlight the key…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - December 25, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Was Steelers-Lions the craziest game of the…
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The First Time
In this episode, we dive into some of the most fascinating “firsts” in Pittsburgh sports history. Who caught Ben Roethlisberger’s first career touchdown pass?…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - December 18, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Kenneth Gainwell the 2025 Steelers MVP? Why…
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REWIND: The Last Stand of Coach Harris
In this episode, we dive deep into Pitt's wild 2004 football season - a year that would become a turning point for the program. From behind-the-scenes tensions…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - December 11, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are the Steelers back on top of the division for…
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The Biggest Collapse in Pittsburgh Sports History
For much of their early history, the Penguins were a struggling franchise that often fought just to reach the playoffs and just as often fell short. Nothing…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - December 4, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What do the Steelers do with Mike Tomlin at this…
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REWIND: Fun Facts About Pittsburgh Sports (Volume 2)
It’s a sequel to one of our most popular episodes! We will once again delve into a list of interesting and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - November 27, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Why did we all expect more from what seems to be a…
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The Long, Strange Trip to the Super Bowl
The 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season was arguably the strangest in team history. The team battled numerous controversies both on and off the field. Their star…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - November 20, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Why does Mike Tomlin get blamed for losses but not…
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REWIND: Super Bowl XLIII
After a dream season brought the Steelers to the Super Bowl, they were poised to get their 6th Lombardi after taking a big lead late into the game thanks to…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - November 13, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What is the state of the Steelers season at the…
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Pittsburgh Sports: The Way it Was
In this episode, we'll look back on the way we experienced Pittsburgh sports growing up. We will talk about the experience of being a fan, like people smoking…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - November 6, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is the Steelers turnover-driven defensive success…
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REWIND: The Immaculate Reception
The Immaculate Reception is the most famous play in sports history. Since everyone in the media has covered this moment ad nauseam, we will attempt to put a…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 30, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is the Pens-Flyers rivalry back? Will Mason…
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Game One
We take a deep dive into one of the greatest games in NHL history. On May 26, 1992, the Penguins and Blackhawks met at the Civic Arena for Game 1 of the…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 23, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What happened to the Steelers defense last week?…
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REWIND: Steelers Season of Extremes
In this episode we'll look back on a Steelers season in which they often vacillated between greatness and disaster. One week, they would look like Super Bowl…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 16, 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Does an unexpected big lead in the division signal…
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Screwed by Pittsburgh!
Have you ever felt like you have been treated unfairly? Well, join the club! In this episode, we look back at the times Pittsburgh fans, owners, and media have…
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REWIND: The X Force
In 2005, the Penguins assembled a team of veteran superstars, young talent, and a can’t miss rookie phenom named Sidney Crosby. They called this elite group…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What's our take on the Steelers with a quarter of…
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The Dark History of the Steelers Offensive Line
Over the years, an unsettling number of Steelers offensive linemen have faced battles far beyond the gridiron. Some wrestled with mental illness, others fell…
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REWIND: Pitt QB's in the NFL
Fun fact: the University of Pittsburgh has sent a dozen QB's to the NFL since 1978, many of whom became starters. Some of them had legendary pro careers, some…
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This or That 2: Electric Boogaloo
We're back with the second installment of This or That, where we dive into some of the most debated topics in Pittsburgh sports. This round, we’re tackling…
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REWIND: The Pittsburgh-Detroit Connection
Pittsburgh and Detroit are both blue collar, rust belt towns who had to reinvent themselves in recent years, but the sports histories of these two cities are…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - September 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. How good will Pitt be this season? Did fans…
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The Surprising History of Steelers vs Jets
As the Steelers and Jets gear up to open the season, we revisit the unexpected history between these two teams. While they aren't traditional rivals, their…
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REWIND: Messy Exits
In this episode, we dive into the messy, controversial, and sometimes downright awkward exits of Pittsburgh sports figures who didn’t get the farewell they (or…
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This or That
Coke or Pepsi? Ginger or Mary Ann? (or for the younger crowd, Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter?) Chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Since the beginning of time…
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REWIND: Forgotten Controversies
In this episode, we dig up the forgotten controversies of Pittsburgh sports that once made headlines and lit up sports talk radio. From the NFL snubbing the…
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Untold Stories - Volume 3
We once again dive into the vault to unearth some surprising stories that you may not remember or may have never even heard - like the crazy story of how the…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - August 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Oneil Cruz the most maddening player of this…
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REWIND: Most Respected Opponents
In this episode, we dive into the teams and players that Pittsburgh sports fans actually respect—those fierce opponents who pushed our favorite teams to be…
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The Worst Team Ever
The current Pirates might be struggling, but one team in franchise history stands out as the most disastrous of them all. In this episode, we dive into the…
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REWIND: Kevin Colbert's Drafts
We reflect on the 20+ years of drafts by Steelers GM Kevin Colbert. Which picks did he hit on, which ones did he miss on, and how did they contribute to his…
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Forgotten Sports Years: 1994
In this episode we will take a look back at 1994 – a year that didn’t see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see the peak of the Steelers-Browns…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - July 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Should we start planning the Super Bowl parade now…
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REWIND: Top 10 Ben Roethlisberger Games
We celebrate the career of Big Ben with a countdown of his ten greatest games. Which games made the list, and will you agree with our surprise pick for #1?…
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Forgotten Blunders
Pittsburgh sports history is filled with unforgettable triumphs but also with some jaw-dropping blunders. In this episode, we revisit some of the most…
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REWIND: His Mind is Thought to be Deranged
As the Pirates were enjoying arguably their greatest ever season, one of their best pitchers was struggling. Those around him were concerned, but no one…
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Worst Coaches in Pittsburgh Sports History
They came, they saw, they sucked. Some stuck around for years, others flamed out fast. In this episode, we dive into the worst coaches across Pittsburgh’s…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - June 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Penguins make the right call in parting…
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REWIND: What Grinds My Gears
There are things in sports which fans like to complain about, and Pittsburgh sports history has plenty of them. For better or worse, here some things that are…
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Ultimate Steelers Draft (1970's-80's)
Our hosts (along with a special guest) embark on a spirited draft, assembling dream teams of Pittsburgh Steelers legends from the iconic Chuck Noll era. Who…
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REWIND: The Penguins Tank for Mario
In 1984, the Penguins were a floundering and largely unpopular franchise with an uncertain future. That’s when they were presented with a golden opportunity to…
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Rod Woodson: The Steelers’ Game-Changer
In this episode, we dive into the legendary Steelers career of one of the greatest defensive backs of all time. A true game-changer, he had the ability to…
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REWIND: Greatest Penguins Playoff Moments
There may be no better spectacle in sports than playoff hockey. We Penguins fans have been blessed to witness many amazing moments over the years including…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Apr-May 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Steelers make the right draft picks? Why…
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The Season of Controversy and Chaos
In this week’s episode, we revisit a long-forgotten Pirates season that featured blown calls, a holdout from a Hall of Famer, Pirates fans causing mischief…
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REWIND: The 2004 Draft
In 2004, the Steelers had a decision to make - draft a QB or go with another player. What would play out in the draft that year would affect the fortunes of…
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The False Summit Penguins
In climbing, a false summit is a peak that appears to be the top but is actually lower than the true summit, which is still higher and farther away. In this…
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REWIND: The Lost Audio - Volume 1
This episode features a collection of fascinating forgotten audio that we dug up related to Pittsburgh sports - rare interviews, crazy soundbites, unique…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Mar-Apr 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Will this Aaron Rodgers nonsense ever end? Do the…