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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--Pens shutout Seattle, head out to Vegas
The Penguins shutout Seattle just before the Steelers got bounced from the playoffs. Will the Penguins take hold of the city's sports center stage the rest of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (1/15)--Impact of rescheduling Steelers-Bills; Penguins problems
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the decision to reschedule the Steelers-Buffalo game. They also dive into Green Bay's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
AHN WPIAL High School hoops (1/12)--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point
This week's AHN WPIAL High School Hoops podcast with Darren Zaslau looks at the feature game on 22 The Point Friday night: Central Catholic vs. Butler Learn…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (1/12)--Steelers vs. Bills playoff preview
Sal Capaccio of WGR in Buffalo joins me to preview the Steelers-Bills playoff game. We get into the WR vs CB matchups, the Steelers OLine vs the Buffalo…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (1/9)--Discussing Steelers chances for an upset in Buffalo
Can the Steelers upset the Bills in Buffalo? Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss their chances, the T.J. Watt injury, and the potential return of Minkah…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (1/9)--Pens beat Flyers; Cutter Gauthier stiffs Philly
Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to discuss the Penguins win in Philly, the Cutter Gauthier situation, and the Penguins upcoming schedule…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (1/8)--How did the Steelers make the playoffs? How do Pens fix the power play?
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers first-round playoff hopes in Buffalo, the quarterback situation, T.J…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (1/5)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Wraping up championship weekend for most. Previewing Week 18 for DFS and leagues that stretch the distance. Duds and studs from the year. Learn more about your…
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Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (1/5)--Penguins win a wild one in Boston
Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss a crazy Penguins 6-5 win in Boston. Sidney Crosby had a standout performance. Drew O'Connor had a solid…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
AHN WPIAL High School hoops (1/5)--Darren Zaslau on 22 The Point
This week's AHN WPIAL High School hoops game of the Week is Moon vs. North Hills. Darren Zaslau has the preview. He is on the call with former Pitt star Carl…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (1/4)--Will the Steelers beat the Ravens reserves in Baltimore to keep playoff hopes alive?
The Steelers need to beat the Ravens and get some help from Tennessee (against the Jaguars) and Miami (against the Bills) to make the playoffs. Jeremy Conn of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (1/4)--Can the Dolphins beat the Bills to help the Steelers make the playoffs?
In order for the Steelers to make the playoffs, they need to beat the Ravens Saturday and have either the Jaguars or Bills lose on Sunday. Can the Dolphins…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (1/4)--Can the Titans upset the Jaguars to help the Steelers make the playoffs?
In order to make the playoffs, the Steelers need to beat the Ravens on Saturday and have either the Bills or Jaguars lose on Sunday. Can the 5-11 Titans upset…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (1/3)--Penguins lose to Caps as Sid and Ovi both score
Brian Metzer checks in for our weekly hockey podcast. We wrap up the Penguins loss to Washington. We discuss Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, the goalies…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (1/2)--Kenny Pickett addresses speculation about his status in Seattle
This week's podcast with Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discusses the reports that Kenny Pickett refused to dress as the backup in Seattle. We also talk about Mason…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (New Year's Eve edition)--Steelers win in Seattle; Penguins gaining momentum
It's an instant reaction New Year's Eve edition of Madden Monday as mark madden and i discuss the Steelers victory in Seattle, their playoff chances, and the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (12/29)--Penguins look to keep momentum after 7-0 win
In this week's hockey podcast, Tim Benz and Seth Rorabaugh discuss the Penguins' 7-0 win against the Islanders, Sunday's rematch, Tristan Jarry's performance…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (12/28)--Ian Furness KJR Radio in Seattle
KJR Radio's Ian Furness joins me from Seattle to discuss the upcoming Steelers-Seahawks game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (12/28)--Championship weekend podcast
It's championship weekend for most fantasy football leagues. Jeff Erickson joins us for some last minute start/sit advice so you can win your league. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (12/27)--Penguins look to warm up out of holiday break
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network examines some power play regression, goaltending decisions, Rickard Rakell finally…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (12/26)--Steelers QB questions heading out to Seattle
In this week's post-Mike Tomlin press conference podcast Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss the Steelers' decision at quarterback heading out to Seattle, their…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (12/23)--A Saturday edition as Steelers beat Bengals behind Mason Rudolph
In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers 34-11 win over the Bengals, Mason Rudolph's performance off the bench, and George…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (12/22)--Penguins finally beat Hurricanes, Sid and Ned stay hot
Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss the Penguins finally beating Carolina, Sidney Crosby's hot stretch and Alex Nedeljkovic's latest win. Learn more about your…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (12/22)--Todd Blackledge on calling Steelers-Bengals
Former Steelers and Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge joins me as he prepares to call Steelers vs Bengals on NBC Saturday. Learn more about your ad…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (12/21)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for fantasy football playoff advice. Working around Ja'Marr Chase's injury. Tough calls for streaming defenses. Hard RB2 vs…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (12/19)--Penguins beat Wild; Marc-Andre Fleury sits out
Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio network joins me to discuss the Penguins win over Minnesota, John Hynes' decision to sit Marc-Andre Fleury, the crowd reaction…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast--Mason Rudolph to start vs. Bengals
In this week's post-Mike Tomlin press conference podcast, Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins me to discuss the team's ugly three-game losing streak, the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (12/18)--Steelers spiral into last place of AFC North, Pens lose 7-0 in Toronto
The Steelers are in a three game losing streak, the Penguins just lost by a touchdown, and the Pirates won't spend a dime. It's a great time for Pittsburgh…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast--Pens look to win third in a row against Toronto
This week's hockey podcast with Seth Rorabaugh looks at the Penguins' improving power play, the recent hot play from Sidney Crosby & Jake Guentzel, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (12/14)--Can the Steelers keep their streak alive in Indianapolis?
The Steelers haven't lost to the Colts on the road since 2005? Can they keep the streak alive? We talk to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan in Indy. Learn more…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (12/14)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire, we look at getting around RB injuries for Week 1 of many playoffs. Certain WRs are making…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz Hockey podcast (12/13)--Pens finally end the power play drought
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network celebrates the end of the Penguins power play drought, a win over the Arizona…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast--Can Steelers bounce back vs. Colts?
In our weekly podcast after Mike Tomlin's press conference, Joe Rutter and I discuss the Steelers failing against the Patriots and Cardinals. Plus we talk…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (12/11)--Steelers limping through December; Penguins plodding along
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Penguins two hideous losses last week at Acrisure Stadium, Penguins problems, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (12/7)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire (repost)
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Impact of MNF Cincy vs. Jacksonville fallout of fantasy leagues. The Steelers vs. Patriots…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (12/6)--Will the Penguins ever fix the power play?
Seth Rorabaugh and I discuss the Penguins game in Florida Friday night, honoring Patric Hornqvist, some recent call-ups, and the woeful Pens power play. Learn…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (12/6)--Will Steelers-Patriots really be as low scoring as we are assuming?
The Boston Globe's Christopher Price joins me to preview the Thursday night offensive slog between the Steelers and Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (12/5)--Pens power play stinks in losses to Flyers
This week's Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast with Brian Metzer focusses on back to back losses to the Flyers, a rotten Penguins power play, and a suddenly…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (12/4)--Mike Tomlin tries to explain Steelers loss to Arizona
In this week's "Breakfast With Benz" post-Mike Tomlin press conference podcast, Joe Ruter and Tim Benz discuss the coach's response to the Steelers' horrible…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (12/4)--Steelers stunned by Arizona; Pens lose to Flyers
The Steelers suffered a humiliating loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Penguins power play let them down against the Philadelphia Flyers. And college…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (12/1)--Penguins beat Lightning, Jarry's goalie goal, power play talk
Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins for our weekly hockey podcast to discuss the Pens' win in Tampa, the upcoming games against Philadelphia, the power…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (11/30)--Where will the Cardinals challenge the Steelers?
The Steelers play the Arizona Cardinals this weekend. Long time Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins the podcast to talk about how the Cardinals may…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (11/30)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss some bye week hurdles, QB injury potholes, Johnathan Taylor replacements…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (11/28)--Diontae Johnson's day in Cincy, Mike Tomlin explains replay strategy, Cardinals preview
Joe Rutter and Tim Benz have their weekly chat following Mike Tomlin's press conference. They get into Mike Tomlin's replay strategy, Diontae Johnson's ups and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (11/28)--Pens face red hot Preds; prepare for Tampa and Philly
Brian Metzer and Tim Benz preview the Penguins upcoming game in Nashville on Tuesday. They look at the challenges ahead with games looming against the Flyers…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (11/27)--Steelers get 400 yards to beat Bengals; Penguins mixed holiday weekend
In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers victory in Cincinnati, all the parity in the NFL, Pitt latest firing of an OC, and…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (11/22)--Bengals PxP man Dan Hoard
Dan Hoard of the Bengals Radio Network joins me to look at how Cincinnati is reacting to loss of Joe Burrow, the potential of Jake Browning, how the defense…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (11/22)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports Podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire looks at Thanksgiving DFS options, the Steelers-Bengals showdown, defense quandaries and RB…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (11/21)--The firing of Matt Canada
Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been fired. TribLIVE Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter and I discuss why now, how it went down, and what's next…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (11/21)--Penguins prep for busy Thanksgiving weekend
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer previews a busy Thanksgiving weekend of games for the Penguins. We examine the struggles of Rickard Rakell, and we…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (11/20)--Play Mason Rudolph at QB Sunday and Alex Nedeljkovic in net Wednesday
In this week's "Madden Monday podcast," Mark Madden and Tim Benz kick around the Steelers' loss in Cleveland, the Penguins' shutout of the Vegas Golden Knights…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (11/17)--Penguins winning streak ends; tough weekend ahead
TribLIVE hockey writer Seth Rorabaugh joins us to recap the the Penguins loss to the Devils Thursday night. We also get into Tristan Jarry's goaltending, Ryan…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (11/17)--Kordell Stewart on Kenny Pickett
I talked to Kordell Stewart during the Steelers recent alumni weekend. The former Steelers quarterback had some advice for Kenny Pickett when it comes to…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (11/16)--Browns plans for Steelers without Deshaun Watson
Andy Baskin of "92.3 the Fan" in Cleveland joins me to discuss Steelers-Browns, life without Deshaun Watson on offense for the Browns, replacing Nick Chubb…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (11/16)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss this week's Fantasy Football slate. Lots of AFC North impact on fantasy leagues with the Thursday night game and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (11/14)--Mike Tomlin speaks in advance of Cleveland rematch
It's our weekly recap of Mike Tomlin's press conference. Tim Benz and Joe Rutter try to figure out what the Steelers will do at ILB, how they plan to attack…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (11/14)--Pens look for 5 in a row; Jagr's jersey retirement
Brian Metzer joins Tim Benz to discuss the Penguins win streak, Tuesday's game in Columbus, the tight Metro Division, and Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (11/13)--How do Steelers keep wining; Pens heating up
During this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and of 105.9 the X joins Tim Benz to figure out why how the Steelers keep winning. We also…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (11/10)--Pens will retire Jaromir Jagr's No. 68; sweep California
In this week's hockey podcast with TribLIVE hockey writer Seth Rorabaugh, we discuss the Penguins three-game sweep through California, and their newly…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (11/9)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Tim Benz and Jeff Erickson look at potential fantasy stars from Steelers vs. Packers game, and from Jacksonville vs. San…