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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM, a contributor on WTAE-TV, WDVE and WXDX-FM. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne football/basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.
Episodes
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
HBO's "Kordell Stewart/Slash and Burn"--Kordell Stewart joins us to talk about his new documentary
Kordell "Slash" Stewart joins us to talk about his new HBO documentary "Kordell Stewart/Slash and Burn." It focuses on the former Steelers quarterback's career…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Deshaun Watson's improvement; Todd Monken's influence--Steelers vs. Browns w/ Cleveland. PxP man Andrew Siciliano
Browns play-by-play man Andrew Siciliano joins me to discuss the second chapter of Steelers-Browns. We get into Deshaun Watson's improved play, the Cleveland…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pens bounce back at home; Silovs owning the net--Weekly hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins' ongoing homestand, Thursday's game vs. Utah, Logan Cooley's return home, Arturs…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers survive Paris; should aim for 6-2 vs. Browns--Beyond the Bylines
In this edition of Beyond the Bylines, Tim Benz and Joe Starkey debate the Steelers' chances of going 6-2 against Cleveland. They also review what went right…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Phil Bourque talks Penguins hockey with Tim Benz on 105.9 The X
Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz on 105.9 The X to talk about the Penguins' shutout over Florida, their big comeback against Nashville, overcoming injuries, recent…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
"Unfiltered" with Matt Williamson--Steelers win in Paris; prep for huge Browns game
Matt Williamson fills in for Mark Madden on "Unfiltered." We discuss how the Steelers outlasted the New Orleans Saints, what the offense did well, what the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/26)--Steelers win in Paris a bit too 'Tomlin-y'
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden pick apart the Steelers' victory over the Saints in Paris. They preview Sunday's game in…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Paris pregame show podcast--Joe Starkey and Tim Benz
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey take an in-depth look at Sunday morning's Steelers game in France, Aaron Rodgers' performance, Jalen Ramsey's rise, play action…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers matchups advantages in Paris; run game necessity--The Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy
This week's Friday Football show previews the Steelers' trip to Paris, matchup advantages against New Orleans, pass rush concerns from the Saints, screen game…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast--Set ealry lineups for Steelers Saints; tracking Ravens-Bengals; big SNF and NFC North matchups
Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins us to preview this week's fantasy football storylines. Germie Bernard's emergence, replacing Lamar Jackson again, AFC & NFC…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Ben Kindel's health, Sidney Crosby's play, blue line woes--Hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss Thursday's game vs. Florida, the Ben Kindel medical emergency, Sergei Murashov's play so far…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bonjour, Buzz!--Chris Adamski previews his trip to Paris to cover Steelers-Saints
TribLive Steelers beat writer Chris Adamski joins me to preview his trip to Paris to cover the Steelers-Saints game on Sunday. We get into the challenges…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Elephants in the Penguins' room; Steelers "trajectory-altering" win--Beyond the Bylines
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey analyze the Steelers' win in Tampa, their upcoming schedule, the Penguins' empty road trip out west, Pat Nrduzzi's comments before…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pens conclude bumpy road trip in Utah--Phil Bourque on 105.9 The X
Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz on 105.9 The X to discuss the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers beat Bucs; Germie Bernard emerges; Boz hits bombs--Matt Williamson joins "Unfiltered"
Matt Williamson of the Steelers Radio Network fills in for Mark Madden on "Madden-Benz: Unfiltered" to recap the Steelers win in Tampa Bay Hosted by…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/19)--Steelers win in Tampa; Pens struggle out West
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss various angles to the Steelers' win in Tampa Bay, their place in the AFC North, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pregame show podcast--Steelers vs. Bucs with Tim Benz & Joe Starkey
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey preview the Bucs-Steelers game in Tampa. They also discuss the chaos in France and how that may impact next week's game vs. the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Germie Bernard's elevation; Jaylen Warren emerges; pass rush problems--The Friday Fotball Show with Mike DeCourcy
This week's Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy previews the Tampa Bay game through the lens of both teams' pass rushes, Jaylen Warren's recent dominance…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
WR desert; RB adjustments; QB graveyard--Fantasy Sports podcast (Jeff Erickson Week 6)
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire gives us this week's fantasy sports podcast. We search for late additions depending on Lamar Jackson's status. We try to find…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers chances of staying undefeated until the bye (10/14)--Tim Benz and Chris Adamski
This week's Breakfast with Benz podcast with Steelers beat writer Chris Adamski examines the AFC North, the Steelers-Bucs game, their chances of being unbeaten…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Sidney Crosby finally scores; Pens lose to Chicago--Hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins' loss in Chicago, Friday night's game in Colorado, Sidney Crosby breaking his…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Will Baker Mayfield be back for the Bucs?--Steelers vs. Tampa preview with Jay Recher
Tampa Bay Bucs sideline reporter Jay Recher joins me to preview Steelers-Buccaneers on Sunday. We discuss Baker Mayfield's chances of suiting up, Jalon…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Beyond the Bylines (10/13)--Steelers place in AFC North; Pirates future in MLB economic landscape
This week's "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey and me examines the Steelers' place in the AFC North, the Penguins' goaltending so far, the struggling…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/12)--Steelers beat Colts; Pens split weekend; Pitt falls to UNC
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers' victory over Indianapolis, the Penguins' defeat in Columbus, their…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pregame Show podcast--Tim Benz and Joe Starkey preview Steelers-Colts
Poor weather may impact today's Steelers-Colts game. It may help the Colts. Tim Benz and Joe Starkey outline why that's the case, how Pittsburgh can counter…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Stopping Jonathan Taylor; getting the pass game in gear vs Indy--The Friday Football show with Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy
Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy preview Steelers-Colts. They also tangle with some sticky picks in the AFC North, analyze how Tampa looked at Dallas and even get…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Stopping Jonathan Taylor; bothering Daniel Jones--Steelers vs. Colts preview with Kevin Bowen
Fifteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Colts beat, Kevin Bowen, joins us to preview the team's visit to Acrisure Stadium Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Penguins visit Caps; Ovi to retire--Hockey podcats with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to look at the Penguins game vs. Washington, Alex Ovechkin's looming retirement, Sidney Crosby's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Joey Porter's new 'injury'; Pens blow a lead--Beyond the Bylines with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey debate baseball's economic future, Joey Porter Jr.'s exit, Sergei Murashov's goaltending, Evgeni Malkin's long-term plans and more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/5)---Fallout of Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas; Penguins hot offensive start; Pitt beats James Franklin
This week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz looks at a hot offensive start for the Penguins, fallout from Joey Porter's trade to Dallas…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers lose to Browns; Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys--Friday Football Show
Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy discuss the Steelers Thursday night loss to Cleveland, the end of the Joey Porter Jr. saga, defensive lulls, offensive miscues…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Jaylen Warren vs. Browns; Joey Porter Jr. joins Dallas' "D"--Fantasy Sports podcast
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Dallas' defense with Joey Porter. Jayen Warren's projections vs. Cleveland. Running…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Joey Porter traded; Steelers visit Browns--Pregame Show podcast
Joe Starkey and Tim Benz host their pregame show podcast in advance of Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday night. The guys discuss the Joey Porter trade to Dallas…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
High School football podcast--Baldwin goes independent
NewsWorks Lab journalists John Grupp, Jonathan Callard and Sophia Lucente join me to discuss their embedded project, which chronicles the high school football…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Germie Bernard vs Browns rookies; punter risk--Browns vs. Steelers w/ Chris Adamski
Triblive Steelers Writer Chris Adamski joins me for our weekly podcast. We preview the Browns game on Thursday, and analyze the Sunday win over Cincy. Hosted…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Penguins open against Flyers--Brian Metzer's first regular season hockey podcast of the year
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me on the opening night of the Pens' season in Philadelphia. We discuss the goalie rotation, the new-look…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers visit Browns; Pens start season; Jared Jones predicts 95 wins--Beyond the Bylines w/ Joe Starkey and Tim Benz
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey preview the start of the Penguins season. They try to figure out if the Steelers can possibly win in Cleveland again, and they…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (9/28)---Steelers beat Bengals; Penguins ready for regular season; Pirates finish over .500
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Sunday's surprising win over Cincinnati. They also get into the AFC North, the Pirates reaching 82 wins, and the Penguins'…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers vs Bengals--Pregame podcast with Tim Benz and Joe Starkey
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey break down the Steelers game against Cincinnati, discuss Joey Porter's situation, look ahead to the Cleveland matchup and try to…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Paul Skenes' final start; defending Don Kelly; Bucs 81 wins--Final 2026 baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman
During our last baseball podcast of the year, Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz discuss Paul Skenes' final start, his view of the labor situation, Don Kelly's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Receiver injuries abound; backup QB finds; final week of MLB--Fanatsy Sports Podcast With Jeff Erickson
Tim Benz and Jeff Erickson of RotoWire host their weekly fantasy sports podcast. Tons of WR injuries. Premium backup QBs. RB surprises and disappointments…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Football show with Mike DeCourcy--Full Steelers vs. Bengals preview
This week's Friday Football Show with Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy previews Steelers-Bengals. We struggle to find answers on defense for the Steelers when it…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Dexter Lawrence's impact; Bengals offense with Tee & Chase--Dan Hoard of the Bengals Radio Network
The Steelers and Bengals play on Sunday. Dan Hoard of the Bengals radio network joins me to preview the game. We discuss Dexter Lawrence's addition, Ja'Marr…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers chances against Bengals; Germie Bernard's game in NE--Tim Benz and Chris Adamski from practice
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the Steelers-Bengals game, Germie Bernard's production in New England, the defense allowing big plays, OLine issues, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
A new Penguins season begins!--First 2025-26 hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for his first hockey podcast of the season. We discuss the first two preseason games of 2025-26, Sid's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Joey Porter Jr.'s status; Steelers offensive woes; Pens season begins--Beyond The Bylines
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey host this week's Beyond the Bylines. They discuss the start of Penguins' season, the end of the Pirates' season, Steelers' offensive…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (9/21)---Steelers lose in New England; Pens start preseason
Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about the Steelers' loss in New England, Joey Porter's status, the Pirates' hot stretch, and the start of the Penguins'…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers-Patriots Pregame podcast; Joey Porter Update -- Tim Benz and Joe Starkey
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey discuss the latest Joey Porter Jr. news, Roman Wilson, the matchup in New England, AFC North games and much more surrounding Steelers…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Joey Porter Jr. fiasco; Steelers-Patriots preview; DK Metcalf issues--Friday Foototball Show with Mike DeCourcy
It's the Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy and Tim Benz. The guys look at some dicey Patriots-Steelers history in New England, offensive line struggles…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Ben Cherington's futurte; Paul Skenes' last start; Brandon Lowe's season--Basbeall podcast with Kevin Gorman
This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE looks at Brandon Lowe's future, the Pirates' chase for .500, how many more times Paul Skenes will…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Faith in DK Metcalf; A.J. Brown replacements; Kenneth Walker's huge debut--Fantasy Sports podcast w/ RotoWire's Jeff Erickson
In our weekly Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire, we talk about replacements for A.J. Brown, late-week WR injuries, DK Metcalf's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Joey Porter Jr. latest; Patriots preview--Weekly pdcast with Chris Adamski
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the latest prospects surrounding Joey Porter Jr.'s return--or trade. We get into run game woes, Payton Wilson's play…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
How will the Patriots plan around A.J. Brown's absence--TribLIVE Radio pioneer Ken Laird joins us from WEEI in Boston
TribLIVE Radio pioneer Ken Laird joins us from WEEI in Boston to discuss the Steelers-Patriots game, A.J. Brown's absence, Drake Maye's play, the New England…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Will Joey Porter get traded; Steelers offense disappoints--Beyond the Bylines
Joe Starkey and Tim Benz discuss Joey Porter's contract situation, the debut of Mike McCarthy's offense, the demise of the Pirates' season, $18 cereal and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday--Steelers win 2026 opener vs. Falcons; still no Joey Porter
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers' 2026 season-opening win, big plays by T.J. Watt, a better offense than you might think, the upcoming Penguins…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pregame Show podcast--Steelers vs. Falcons; Joey Porter latest w/ Tim Benz and Joe Starkey
Tim Benz and Joe Starkey break down Steelers-Falcons Week 1, the Joey Porter situation, the turf after Pitt's game, preseason AFC North predictions and more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Steelers Wk 1 vs. Tua (maybe) & the Falcons--The return of the Friday Football show.
Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy are back with TribLIVE's Friday Football Show. The guys preview Steelers-Falcons WK 1. They discuss the franchises' coaching…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pirates sweep ChiSox; Oneil Cruz is hot; Cubs up next--Baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman
TribLive's Kevin Gorman joins me for our weekly baseball podcast. Pirates sweep the White Sox; head to Wrigley to face the Cubs. Braxton Ashcraft is on the IL…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast--WK 1 of the NFL season with Jeff Erickson
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss lineups for Week 1 of the NFL season. We get into the fallout of SEA vs. NE, injuries to Sam Darnold and A.J…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Sidney Crosby's contract, Steelers-Falcons, Pirates still clawing--Beyond the Bylines (9/9)
In this week's "Beyond the Bylines," Tim Benz and Joe Starkey talk about the Pirates' attempts to stay alive in the wild card race. Then they get into the…