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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
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/27)--Pens offseason plans, Conference Finals continue; World Championships
Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to discuss the Pens' offseason plans, coaching interviews, Conference Finals action and USA wins the World…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/27)--Bill Mazeroski's HR recognized by the Library of Congress
Baseball author Wayne Stewart joins me to talk about the inclusion of Bill Mazeroski's home run into the Library of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (5/26)--Aaron Rodgers waiting game; NHL playoffs, Pirates talk
In this week's Madden Monday, we discuss the NHL playoffs, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL and college football post season debate, Pirate conversation, pasta, soccer…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Baseball podcast (5/23)--Paul Skenes trade talk; offensive ineptitude, Burrows debut
Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to talk about trade rumors surrounding Paul Skenes, Mike Burrows' debut, 4-run streak finally ends. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (5/22)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's podcast we discuss stellar Pirates pitching, rotten Pirates hitting, how rules debates impact fantasy football, the NBA playoffs, the NBA draft…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz off-season podcast (5/21)--NFL Owners votes; Flag football, Tomlin stock
This week's offseason podcast with TribLIVE Steeler's writer Chris Adamski takes a look at Mike Tomlin's alleged hot seat, NFL players in the Olympics for flag…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/20)--NHL vs NFL playoffs formats; Confernce final previews, Toronto collapses
In this week's hockey podcast Brian Metzer and I compare the NHL and NFL playoff formats. We also discuss the conference finals and Toronto's collapse. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (5/19)--Pirates wasting Paul Skenes; Aaron Rodgers waiting game
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I talk about horrible Pirates offensive stats, another wasted Paul Skenes effort, the Aaron Rodgers…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (5/16)--Steeler schedule release, Aaron Rodgers, Roman Wilson
This week's offseason podcast includes conversation with Chris Adamski and me about the Steeler schedule release, Aaron Rodgers and Roman Wilson Learn more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Fantasy Sports podcast (5/15)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Rotowire's Jeff Erickson joins me to discuss the NFL schedule release, rookie drafts, the Pirates struggling offense, and PGA Championship golf pools. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--Pens legend Mark Recchi
Former Penguin Mark Recchi joins me to talk about the state of the franchise, the NHL playoffs and his role in the Ryan Malone Black and Gold Breaking the mold…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--Neil Walker
Pirates alum Neil Walker joins me to talk about the Ryan Malone "Black and Gold Breaking the Mold" celebrity hockey game, and the hiring of his brother in law…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Baseball Podcast (5/14)--Pirates offensive ineptitude; Paul Skenes & Mitch Keller's starts
In this week's baseball podcast with Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman, we talk about the Pirates offensive woes, Bryan Reynolds' issues, Henry Davis'…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14)--PGA Championship Preview
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins me to preview the PGA Championship in North Carolina, and to discuss his recent round at Oakmont in advance of the U.S…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/13)--Ryan Malone
Former Penguin Ryan Malone joins us to talk about Thursday's "Black and Gold Breaking the Mold" fundraising hockey game at the RMU Island Sports Center. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/13)--Discussing NHL playoffs, Kyle Dubas' plans, World Championships
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer. We discuss the NHL playoffs, Kyle Dubas' plans for roster moves and a coach, and the World Championships. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (5/12)--George Pickens traded, Pirates hire Don Kelly, Rangers hire Mike Sullivan
In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Pirates managerial change, the trade of George Pickens and Mike Sullivan's move to New York…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (5/9)--Derek Shelton fired by Pirates
Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins me to discuss the Pirates' decision to fire Derek Shelton, the future of Ben Cherington, Don Kelly's promotion, and some other…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (5/8)--George Pickens traded, Aaron Rodgers still TBA
Chris Adamski joins me to discuss the George Pickens trade to Dallas and the never ending hunt to figure out when Aaron Rodgers will arrive. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (5/7)--Impact of George Pickens trade; pitching eats up Pirates
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss the impact of the George Pickens trade from a fantasy point of view. We discuss the slumping Pirates, slumping…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (5/7)--Mike Sullivan's new contract; Kyle Dubas' plans
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss Mike Sullivan's contract in New York, Kyle Dubas' team-building plans, Penguins coaching…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (5/5)--Mike Sullivan out as Pens coach; Paul Skenes struggles
Mark Madden of 1059 the X and TribLive joins me for this week's "Madden Monday" podcast. We discuss Mike Sullivan's departure from the Penguins and his new job…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (5/2)--Paul Skenes' bad start, bad home field play
This week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast features Kevin Gorman of TribLive giving us an update on the fan who fell from the top of the Clemente Wall…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Derby podcast--Previewing the Kentucky Derby; giving picks.
Scott A. Lishia, director of racing at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, joins me to give us a a Kentucky Derby preview, a weather update, and picks for the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (5/2)--Penguins coaching search
USCHO's Jim Connelly joins me to discuss some college coaching names that could be candidates to replace Mike Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy sports podcast (4/30)--Jeff Erickson from RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire has fantasy fall out from the NFL draft and MLB fantasy updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (4/30)--Aaron Rodgers talk; George Pickens; Draft recap; Tomlin vs. Sullivan?
Chris Adamski and I discuss the latest on the George Pickens rumors, Aaron Rodgers conversation, draft recap, and conversation about Mike Tomlin through the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/29)--Mike Sullivan is out as head coach
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins moving on from Mike Sullivan after 10 years on the bench. Learn more about your…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/28)--Mark Madden on the Steelers draft; Shedeur Sanders; NHL playoffs
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Steelers' draft, Shedeur Sanders’ epic drop, we talk about why he is underwhelmed by the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/27)--Recapping the Steelers 2025 draft
Recapping the Steelers 2025 draft choices and moves with Tim Benz and Joe Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (4/23)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire examines fantasy impact from this weekend's NFL Draft. We talk about some big time MLB…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/23)--Kyle Dubas' season-ending presser; NHL playoffs Rd 1
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss Kyle Dubas' season ending press conference and the first few games of the NHL playoffs Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast (4/23)--NFL Draft preview
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski preview the Steelers' NFL Draft strategy in advance of Thursday night's first round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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NFL Pre-Draft podcast with Matt Williamson (4/23)--Defensive backs
Matt Williamson and I discuss a fairly thin pool of talent at the defensive back position, a narrow scope where the Steelers may draft DBs, and how some free…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pre-NFL draft podcast with Matt Williamson (4/22)--Running backs and OLine
The fourth in our five-part NFL pre-draft podcasts drills down on an expansive class of running backs and offensive line group that may not be tempting up top…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/21)--Mark Madden on Aaron Rodgers, Pens season conclusion, Pirates bad start
This week's Madden Monday podcast features commentary on Aaron Rodgers' appearance on the Pat McAfee's show. We also discuss the Pirates' bad start, the Pens'…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pre-NFL Draft podcast w/ Matt Williamson (4/21)--Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
It is the third in our five-part our pre-NFL draft podcast series with former pro and college acute Matt Williamson. In Monday's post we focus on the wide…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pre-draft podcast with Matt Williamson (4/18)--The Front Seven
Friday's pre-NFL Draft podcast examines the front seven. We keep hearing the this year's class has great defensive lineman, and the Steelers need lots of help…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Pre-draft podcast w/ Matt Williamson (4/17)--Quarterbacks
It's the first of our pre-NFL Draft podcasts with Matt Williamson. We start by looking at the quarterbacks. Matt gives thoughts on if the Steelers should draft…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (4/16)--Pre-draft analysis, QB uncertainty, George Pickens conversation
Chris Adamski's weekly visit to talk Steelers features pre-draft conversation, a look at the QB hole, and discusses questions about George Pickens. Learn more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/16)--Kris Letang update; Pens wrap up '24-'25
It's our final hockey podcast of the year with Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh. He gives us an update on Kris Letang, a look at the conclusion of the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (4/15)--Phil Bourque on the final week of the Penguins
Former Penguin and Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque joins us to talk about the looming season finale, OVI & Sid, Gavin McKenna's goal, Kris Letang's problems…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/15)--Kris Letang's problems; regular season finale vs. Caps
Brian Metzer of the Pens radio network joins me to talk about Kris Letang's woes, the Pens' loss to Boston, Gavin McKenna, and the regular season loss finale…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz Off-season podcast (4/11)--Shedeur Sanders visits; TJ Watt's post
Chris Adamski joins me for our weekly offseason podcast as we discuss Shedeur Sanders' visit, Aaron Rodgers, and TJ Watt contract concerns. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/11)--Pens enter final week of 2024-25
Seth Rorabaugh joins me for a our weekly hockey podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/11) Colby Armstrong talking Pens from the Frozen 4
Former Penguin Colby Armstrong joins me from the Frozen 4 to talk about the Pens, alex Ovechkin, Ray Shero memories and local youth/college hockey. Learn more…
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Breakfast With Benz Baseball podcast (4/10)--Pirates win a series vs Cards
Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to discuss an eventful first homestand for the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/10)--Shedeur Sanders visits Steelers
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders paid a visit to the Steelers Thursday. Brian Howell covered his college career for the Boulder Daily Camera Learn more about your…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (4/9)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire on Masters Pools, fantasy baseball, NFL offseason
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for our weekly Fantasy Sports podcast featuring discussion about Shedeur Sanders perhaps coming to Pittsburgh, Masters…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/9)--Masters preview with Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins me to talk about the Masters. He gives us some picks, an update on the LIV golfers, and some changes to the course. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/9)--Penn State's Dane Dowiak previews the Frozen 4
Penn State's men's hockey team is in the Frozen 4 for the first time. Wexford's Dane Dowiak of the Nittany Lions joins us to discuss the team's quest for a…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/9)--A fond farewell to Jerry DiPaola
Pitt beat writer and long time TribLive employee Jerry DiPaola is retiring. He and Tim Benz discuss his 32 years in journalism in Wednesdays sports podcast…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/8)--Pens face Blackhawks again; Sid and Bedard conversation
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer and I talk about the back-to-back games for the Penguins against Chicago, the depth of the Central division, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (4/7)--Mark Madden on Ovi's goal record, the Pirates bad start, Aaron Rodgers
Mark Madden and I discuss Alex Ovechkin's goal-scoring record, the Penguins’ wild run through the Central division last week, the Pirates’ bumpy start and the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (4/3)--Kevin Gorman previews Friday's PNC Park opener
TribLive Pirates writer Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss Friday's home opener at PNC Park against the Yankees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast With Benz bracket podcast (4/3)--Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News
Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins me from San Antonio to talk about the Final Four, and we touch on the Steelers' QB situation Learn more about your ad…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/3)--Tyler Kennedy on 105.9 The X
Penguins Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy joins me to talk about the Penguins' goalies, Alex Ovechkin's record chase, hockey's equivalent to the torpedo…
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Fantasy Sports podcast (4/2)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire jons me to discuss the fantasy angles to the torpedo bats, Pirates bullpen changes, Paul Skenes, Rafael Devers, Aaron Rodgers, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (4/2)--Chris Adamski on Steelers QB situation, Rodgers' decision the draft
Weekly Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast with Chris Adamski on the Steelers QB situation, Rodgers' decision, the draft Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/2)--Pierre McGuire on 105.9 The X
Pierre McGuire joined me on 105.9 The X to talk about Alex Ovechkin's goal chase, the Penguins recent rookie call ups, Tristan Jarry, Sidney Crosby, the Frozen…