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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
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (7/31)--Skirmishes at training camp
Things get chippy at Steelers training camp. Offense has second decent day. Still only partial Russell Wilson. Talking WR/TE economics. Learn more about your…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" (7/30)--First day of practice in pads
We recap Tuesday's practice with an update on Russell Wilson's calf, an injury to a WR, and the first back-on-backers drill. Learn more about your ad choices…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" (7/29)--Impressions of Week 1 of Steelers training camp
Monday's Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" podcast recaps Week 1 of Steelers training camp at St. Vincent College. Thoughts on QBs and pushing sleds…
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Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (7/29)--Learning about new Pirates acquisition Nick Yorke
Alex Speier of the Boston Globe joins me to discuss the trade of Quinn Priester to the Red Sox for Nick Yorke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Madden Monday (7/29)--George Pickens' temper; Russell Wilson's calf; Pirates approaching trade deadline
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss George Pickens' attitude, Russell Wilson’s injury, Pat Freiermuth’s ceiling, the Pirates’…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (7/27)--Pirates at the deadline; Andrew McCutchen's place in Pirates' history
Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman stops by for his weekly chat. We discuss the Buccos' loss in Arizona, Ben Cherington's mindset at the trade deadline and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (7/26)--Russ Wilson's injury, first "Seven Shots," WR situation
Friday's "Letters from Camp" podcast examines Russell Wilson's injury, recaps the first "Seven Shots" drill, and takes a look at the WR situation. Learn more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy sports podcast (7/25)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This weeks' fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Helium for Pat Freiermuth? Draftable Steelers WRs. Chargers skill players. Russell Wilson's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (7/25)--Wrapping up Day 1 without Russell Wilson
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter wrap up the first Day of Steelers training camp... and it didn't feature the teams new starting quarterback. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (7/24)--Mike Tomlin's opening presser
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- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/24)--Training camp preview from St. Vincent College
In our first podcast from St. Vincent College, I preview the stories that are really going to matter at Steelers training camp, versus a lot of the fluff…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (7/22)--Has Paul Skenes' debut been even better than Sid's, Mario's, Big Ben's Tony D's?
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, we discuss the end of the Pirates six game win streak, the beginning of Steelers training camp, Sidney Crosby's contract…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Training Camp Preview podcast (Friday 7/19)--Front 7
In our final training camp preview, Chris Adamski and I examine the Front 7 on defense. We discuss the new mix at ILB, depth questions at OLB and the potential…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Training Camp Preview podcast (Wed 7/17)--Pass Catchers
Wednesday's training camp preview with Chris Adamski and me. We ask if George Pickens is really going to be a No. 1 WR this year, we discuss the loss of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Training Camp Preview podcast (Tuesday 7/16)--The Secondary
Tuesday's training camp preview podcasts looks at how the Steelers are going to adjust the secondary in the wake of changes at slot corner and the acquisition…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Training Camp Preview podcast (Monday 7/15)--Quarterbacks and running backs
Chris Adamski and I begin our series of training camp podcast by looking at the quarterbacks and running backs for the Steelers. Is there really a QB battle or…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Training Camp Preview podcast (Thursday 7/18)--Offensive line
Thursday we examine the changes alongtheu offensive line. Who starts? Who moves positions? And how do the Steelers handle the Dan Moore question? Learn more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/11)--Dave Finoli on the Fairy Tale of Frankie Zak
Western Pa. sports author and historian Dave Finoli joins me to talk about the 80th anniversary of the 1944 All-Star Game at Forbes Field, our Fairy Tale of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz fantasy sports podcast (7/11)--Jeff Erickson on bullpen trades, football draft "pockets"
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Trade deadline moves that may influence your fantasy team. Bullpen action that could occur…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (7/11)--Will the Pirates ever win three in a row?
In this week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast, Kevin Gorman and I try to figure out if the Pirates will ever win three in a row. We also talk about the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (7/9)--Pens development camp; our 2024 wrap-up; 2025 preview with Brian Metzer
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for our weekly hockey podcast one last time this summer. We discuss the Penguins development camp, 2024-25…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/9)--Dick LeBeau on his new book, "Legendary", about the 2008 Steelers
Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Legendary", about the 2008 Steelers Super Bowl winning defense. Learn more…
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Madden Monday (7/8)--Paul Skenes is an All-Star; Pirates moves; Steelers QBs
In this week' Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss Paul Skenes starting the All-Star game; Madden and I talk about Bryan Reynolds making the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast (7/5)--Potential "breakout" Steelers; Pickens underused or overrated;
This week's offseason podcast with Chris Adamski looks at some Steelers training camp coverage dynamics, potential "breakout" players on defense, and debates…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (7/5)--Kevin Gorman on the All-Star game, Paul Skenes, Jared Jones' injury
This week's "Breakfast With Benz" baseball podcast with TribLIVE's Kevin Gorman. Paul Skenes' start on Friday, Jared Jones' injury, All-Star Game prospects…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy sports podcast (7/3)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire talks about Superflex Dynasty football draft strategies, Aaron Judge's shot at the triple…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (7/2)--Pens offseason moves
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer looks at Penguins signings, Sidney Crosby's contract negotiations and Kyle Dubas' philosophy. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (7/1)--Penguins offseason set to begin; Pirates series in Atlanta; Mike Tomlin's influence
This week's "Madden Monday" podcast looks at the Penguins upcoming decisions in free agency, the Kevin Hayes trade, Jake Guentzel's pending signing in Tampa…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast (6/28)--Mitch Morse on not coming to Pittsburgh, AB & Ben history, Kenny Pickett angst
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss Mitch Morse's decision to go to Jacksonville instead of Pittsburgh, AB & Ben history, Kenny Pickett angst. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (6/28)--Pirates adjust rotation; trade talk
Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz talk about the Pirates tinkering with the rotation, trade conversations, Bryan Reynolds hot streak and the upcoming Braves series…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz fantasy sports podcast (6/27)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's fantasy sports podcast looks at a blazing hot streak for Bryan Reynolds, Braves pitching, offensive slumps across MLB, NFL dynasty league advice …
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (6/25)--Florida Wins the Stanley Cup; Alex Nedeljkovic stays in Pittsburgh
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network and I discuss Florida winning the Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (6/24)--Najee Harris' contract quest, Paul Skenes' latest start, 'Ned' stays with Pens
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, we look at the new contract landscape for Najee Harris, the trade talk surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, the latest on the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz offseason podcast (6/21)--Steelers on Hard Knocks, RB market for Najee Harris, Brandon Aiyuk trade talk
This week's offseason podcast with Chris Adamski looks at the Steelers' upcoming appearance on Hard Knocks, the re-set RB market for Najee Harris, Brandon…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (6/21)--Pirates pitching coming together, hitting still needs help
In this week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman we discuss the Pirates pitching their way through a series win against the Reds, Bryan…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz Fantasy Sports podcast (6/20)--Pirates pitchers thriving; league-wide hitting issues; Brandon Aiyuk talk
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire looks at some red hot Pirates pitchers, 3B concerns, MLB-wide hitting issues, Brandon Aiyuk…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (6/18)--Florida looks to close out Stanley Cup Final; Jake Guentzel's future
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer and Tim Benz discuss the Florida Panthers and their quest to close out the Stanley Cup Finals. We also examine…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (6/17)--Thoughts on Mike Tomlin's contract extension; Pirates series in Denver, Stanley Cup Finals
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast Tim Benz and Mark Madden give their thoughts on Mike Tomlin's contract extension, Trevor Lawrence's new deal, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (6/14)--Wrapping up minicamp with Chris Adamski
Chris Adamski and I discuss the minicamp performances of the new wide receivers, Mike Tomlin's contract extension, the change to the training cap schedule, and…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (6/13)--Donte Jackson
Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson discusses the trade with Carolina that brought him to Pittsburgh in exchange for Diontae Johnson. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz fantasy sports podcast (6/13)--Mitch Keller stumbles; tough fantasy trade market
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire looks at a rare tough outing for Mitch Keller, trade conversation, U.S. Open fantasy results…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (6/13)--KevinGorman on Paul Skenes' latest start; Mitch Keller's hot stretch
It's this week's Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast , KevinGorman joins us to talk about on Paul Skenes' latest start. Mitch Keller's hot stretch, Henry…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (6/12)--Max Talbot celebrates the 15th anniversary of his Game 7 heroics in Detroit
Wednesday's podcast features Penguins playoff hero Max Talbot on the 15th anniversary of his two goals to beat Detroit in Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final…
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Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (6/11)--Evan Rodrigues owns the Cup Finals; offseason Penguins conversation
Brian Metzer and Tim Benz talk about Florida's hot start in the Stanley Cup Finals; Evan Rodrigues stellar performance; offseason Penguins talk; reliving…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (6/10)--Steelers heading into minicamp; Pens thoughts; Pirates' homestand
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden look at the Stanley Cup Finals, the Pens' offseason plans, the Steelers upcoming minicamp, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (6/7)--Prates take series against the Dodgers; Mitch Keller is hot; the rotation is deep
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- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (6/8)--Cam Sutton is back; WR talk; is Steelers media coverage harsh enough
This week's offseason podcast features Chris Adamski and Tim Benz wrapping up OTAs with a look at the WRs, Cam Sutton's return and a debate about how the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (6/6)--Baseball on D-DAY 80 years ago
Anne Madarasz from the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum joins me to talk about baseball in WWII on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Learn more about your ad…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (6/4)--Talking about the Cup Final; McDavid's legacy; Bill G. on Pens of '09
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid's legacy, Bill Guerin on the Pens of '09 who remain in Pittsburgh. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (6/3)--Pirates mistakes in Toronto; might JuJu come back to Pittsburgh?
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Pirates problems in Toronto, the notion of JuJu Smith-Schuster's return to Pittsburgh…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (6/1)--Recap of Skenes/Jones doubleheader in Detroit; upcoming series vs. Toronto & L.A.
Tim Benz and kevin Gorman discuss the Pirates upcoming series in Toronto, the home series against the Dodgers, Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" Fantasy Sports podcast (5/30)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire
Looking at Pirates pitching, the upcoming Blue Jays and Dodgers series, NFL Wr news, and the idea of Justin Fields as Taysom Hill. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " hockey podcast" (5/30)--Conference Finals; Pens goaltending; Draft thoughts
Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio Network joins me for our weekly hockey podcast: Conference Finals opinions; Pens goaltending; Draft thoughts. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " offseason podcast (5/29)--Steelers O-Line debates; ways to use Justin Fields
Chris Adamski and Tim Benz talk about there Steelers offensive tackle situation, ways to use Justin fields and the suggested changes to the offseason schedule…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz Draft podcast" (5/28)--Kent Tekulve on the Pirates 45 anniversary of the 1979 World Series team
Pirates Hall of Fame pitcher Kent Tekulve joins me to discuss the 1979 World Series team after the group was honored by the organization for the 45th…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
"Madden Monday" (via Gerger Construction) for this week (5/28)--Pirates need bats; Mike Sullivan's future, Steelers QBs
This week's "Madden Monday" podcast features lots of Pirates talk, some discussion about the future of Mike Sullivan and the Penguins' goaltending situation…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" baseball podcast (5/24)--Bullpen blows Paul Skenes' third start
Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE joins me to talk about the Pirates' bullpen woes, Paul Skenes' third start, and the disaster that is Rowdy Tellez. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" fantasy sports podcast (5/24)--Pirates pitching; Phillies hot streak; OTA WR info
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss Paul Skenes, the Pirates shaky bullpen, recent success in Philly and SF, offseason NFL, and PGA golf. Learn more…
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Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz" offseason podcast (5/23)--Steelers have OTAs; 2026 Draft in Pittsburgh
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the Steelers being awarded the 2026 draft and the team's OTAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gerger Construction "Breakfast with Benz " hockey podcast" (5/22)--Brayden Yager's future; NHL playoff ratings; Conference Finals previews
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer looks at Brayden Yager's future, Mike Sullivan as Team USA's coach, the conference finals, TV Ratings and more…