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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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Roller Coaster Steelers
In this episode we’ll look back on a Steelers season in which they often vacillated between greatness and disaster. One week they would dominate an elite NFL…
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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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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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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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Messy Exits
There is an art to making a graceful exit. Some Pittsburgh sports figures have mastered that art - people like Jerome Bettis, Mario Lemieux, and Ben…
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Forgotten Controversies
Remember the time that the NFL refused to play the National Anthem at a Steelers game? Or the time Mario Lemieux said he would rather play for someone else…
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Most Respected Opponents
A good adversary will bring out the best in yourself, and rivals tend to do this when our favorites teams play them. So who do Pittsburgh fans respect as…
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Kevin Colbert's Drafts
As longtime Steelers GM Kevin Colbert heads into retirement, we will review each of the NFL drafts that he oversaw. Which picks did he hit on, which ones did…
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Top 10 Ben Roethlisberger Games
After 18 seasons and many legendry moments, Ben Roethlisberger announced his retirement from the Steelers. We will celebrate the career of Big Ben with a…
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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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What Grinds My Gears
There are things that are annoying in sports which fans like to complain about, and Pittsburgh sports history has plenty of them. For better or worse, here…
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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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The 2004 Draft
Selecting a top draft pick is always tricky but in 2004 the Steelers had a decision to make - draft a QB or go with another player. What would play out in the…
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The Lost Audio - Volume 1
This episode features a fascinating collection of forgotten audio that we dug up related to Pittsburgh sports - rare interviews, crazy soundbites, unique…
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The Man Who Made Pitt Basketball Relevant
In this episode we will cover a childhood actor who unlike Todd Bridges or Danny Bonaduce made a career for himself – not as an actor but as a basketball…
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Top 15 Penguins Playoff Moments
It’s NHL playoff time and there may be no better spectacle in sports than playoff hockey. We Penguins fans have been blessed to witness many amazing moments…
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The Biggest Moment in Pittsburgh Sports History
In this episode, we will cover possibly the biggest moment in sports history. It was moment that gave the city its most improbable championship win in its…
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False Narratives in Pittsburgh Sports
Did the Steelers really get handed Super Bowl XL by the refs? Were the Pirates really handicapped by MLB’s lack of a salary cap? Did AB only go nuts after that…
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Defunct Pittsburgh Sports Venues
There were places where some of the most cherished and legendary Pittsburgh sports moments happened. Unfortunately they all saw there prime come and go, and…
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The Great QB Dilemma
The Steelers just lost their Super Bowl quarterback and they have no definitive choice to replace him. Sound familiar? The Steelers of course face this dilemma…
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Rise and Fall Stories with Uncle Steve
"I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself." - Mark Twain Some sports figures found success and fame in…
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Guys You Forgot Played for Pittsburgh
What do the guy who made the greatest tackle in Super Bowl history, the guy who hit the most famous homerun of the past 40 years, and the guy who Mike Tomlin…
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Overtime!
There is nothing more exciting than overtime. It's all on the line and in sudden death, the end can come out of nowhere. On this episode we will examine the…
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The Steelers Go All In For a Championship
The Steelers are known today for building consistently competitive teams through the draft and measured free agent signings, but it wasn’t always that way…
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Pittsburgh’s Second Golden Age
When a great sports moments are happening, one does not always think to pause to see the bigger picture. Every so often a run of iconic players, moments, and…
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Biggest Personalities in Pittsburgh Sports History
In this episode we will look at the Pittsburgh sports characters who were larger than life. Some of these players were hall of famers and some saw their…
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Winter Classic 2008: The Penguins Coming Out Party
The NHL takes the party outside and the Penguins and Sabres play a classic game for the ages. We will look back at the inaugural Winter Classic in 2008 - a…
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When the Penguins Joined the Red Army
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the famed Russian Red Army hockey team needed financial help to stay afloat. The help came from an unlikely…
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The Three Coaches
Some organizations have lots of turnover. Since the start of the Super Bowl era the Steelers have had three head coaches. We will compare the success that each…
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58 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh Sports
We will (attempt to) regale you with many fascinating and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history. Impress your friends with the vast wealth of…
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Nobody Rivals Pitt
Even a bad season can be salvaged with a big win over your rival, and without these rivalries sports would be pretty boring. On this episode we look at some of…
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History of the Steelers-Bengals Rivalry
When people think of fierce Steelers rivalries throughout the years, they often think of the Ravens, Browns, Raiders, or even Cowboys. But the Steelers have…
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Pittsburgh Media Legends
On this episode it’s all about the stinking media as we will cover the many radio, print and TV personalities who brought us closer to our favorite teams. Some…
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Homegrown Stars Who Had Success Elsewhere
Staying home is great but sometimes you have to leave home to have a great adventure. Plenty of people who have been born and raised in Western PA went on to…
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Top 20 In-Game Mistakes (Part 2)
In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this two-part episode…
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Top 20 In-Game Mistakes (Part 1)
In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this two-part episode…
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Favorite Games
Some games bring a championship and some games feature an iconic memorable moment. The games we are covering in this episode do not necessarily fall into that…
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The Steelers Soap Opera Season
The 2017 Steelers were poised for a Super Bowl run. They put together one of the top three records in the history of the franchise, and as the season wore on…
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Pittsburgh Sports Traditions
Many teams and cities have traditions but none are quite as memorable as the ones in Pittsburgh (admittedly we may be a little biased). On this episode of our…
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How Two Fans Nearly Destroyed the Pirates
Dale Shiffman and Kevin Koch were die-hard Pirates fans who found themselves entrenched in one of Major League Baseball’s biggest ever scandals - one that…
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Pittsburgh vs The Refs
As English poet Alexander Pope once said to “err is human but to forgive is divine” but hey a championship wasn't on the line so what did he know. We will…
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Top 10 ALMOST Miracle Plays
We will look at 10 plays that, had things gone just a little bit differently, would have been celebrated as iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history…
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Sports Franchises That Aren’t Here Anymore
Not all pro sports teams in Pittsburgh have had the staying power like the Pirates, Penguins, or Steelers. Much like Westview Park, Service Merchandise, or…
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Mario’s Triumphant Return
Mario Lemieux shocked the sports world when he came out of retirement in 2000-01. What followed was a memorable deep run into the postseason for the Penguins…
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Close But No NBA Star
The 2002-03 Pitt basketball season was a breakthrough year for the Panthers which saw them accomplish many firsts, but it ended in what would become an all to…
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Steelers vs Broncos
No two teams in the AFC have faced off in more playoff matchups over the years than the Steelers and Broncos, yet few fans of either team think of each other…
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Top 10 Most Pitt Losses Ever
“Pitt Loss” (noun): the art of blowing a game in the most inexplicably heartbreaking way possible, each time setting a new previously unheard of standard for…
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Alternate Timelines
Drawing inspiration from Back to the Future II, we will look back at some significant moments in Pittsburgh sports history and present an alternate timeline…
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The 2005 Steelers (Part 3): Champions At Last
No team had ever won a Super Bowl as a #6 seed in the playoffs, but the 2005 Steelers defied history and finally won one for the thumb. Connect with the show…
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The 2005 Steelers (Part 2): Serious as a Heart Attack!
In the 2005 playoffs, the Steelers and Colts played one of the greatest games in NFL history. As a huge road underdog who few believed could win, the Steelers…
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The 2005 Steelers (Part 1): Road to One for the Thumb
It had been 25 years since the Steelers had won a championship. There had been some close calls. It would take an improbable run through the regular season to…
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The Day the Baseball Died
In this episode we’ll look back at a magical era of baseball that came crashing to a halt with the single worst moment in the history of Pittsburgh sports. Sid…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The 2016 Pitt football season can be summed up into three categories of games and topics: the good, the bad, and the ugly. It was probably the most…
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Top 10 Forgotten Pittsburgh Sports Stories
Pittsburgh sports history is brimming with well-known stories that us fans will recount for generations to come. But it also contains many impactful and…
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Kordell Stewart: Don’t Call Me Slash
Kordell Stewart was an exciting player who had his ups and downs and left a complicated legacy. In this episode we will examine his controversial career and…
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Bill Cowher’s “Best” Season
Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher took the Steelers to 6 AFC Championship Games and 2 Super Bowls. But he says that his best ever season was one where the team…
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The Man Who Saved Pitt Football
When Johnny Majors came to Pitt, the school had not had a winning season in years, much less a national championship or a Heisman trophy winner. By the end of…
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Return of Stanley (2016 Penguins)
When the 2015-16 season began, the Penguins were a franchise in total disarray. By the end of the season, they were champions. We’ll take a look at the long…
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Ultimate Pittsburgh Sports Bracket
We put together an March Madness-style bracket consisting of the best teams in Pittsburgh sports history. Who made the final four and who came out on top as…
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The Forgotten Steelers Playoff Game
The Steelers once hosted a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers that featured the wildest start in NFL history, crazy momentum swings, a last minute…