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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 podcast (11/7)--Mike Tomlin challenges the media with some points at his press conference
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter wrap up a few serves and volleys between the media and Mike Tomlin during his weekly press conference. Learn more about your ad…
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Breakfast with Benz Hockey podcast (11/7)--Pens dust Sharks; rematch with Ducks
Brian Metzer of the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about Tuesday night's Penguins-Ducks rematch; Tristan Jarry's goaltending; and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (11/05)--Pens beat up useless San Jose; George Pickens social media drama
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about the Steelers' win on Thursday, George Pickens pouting, the Penguins pound San Jose…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (11/3)--Pens look to avoid humiliation against Sharks
TribLIVE Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss the Penguins' latest issues and exactly how bad the 0-9-1 San Jose Sharks are in advance of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (11/1)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire looks at QB problems across the league. We also talk about skill position players in the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/31)--Previewing Steelers-Titans with former WTAE anchor Jon Burton
Breaking down Steelers-Titans with Jon Burton of News Channel 5. We discuss Will Levis' debut, DeAndre Hopkins' impact, the Kevin Byard trade, and old…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/31)--Penguins stunned by late Anaheim goal; changes after Adam Johnson's death
Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss the Penguins' latest home loss, the bleak outlook for their future, and changes are already happening in the wake of Adam…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/30)--Steelers have short week to rebound from Jags loss for Tennessee Thursday night.
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss Sunday's loss by the Steelers to the Jaguars, Thursday's game against Tennessee, bad officiating, spotty defense, terrible…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/30)--Steelers fall to Jaguars, Pens early struggles continue
This weeks "Madden Monday" tries to figure out so much went wrong against the Jacksonville Jaguars, how Pitt got smoked by Notre Dame, and why the Penguins are…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast--Pens surprise Avs; close homestand with Senators & Ducks
TribLIVE Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me for our weekly hockey podcast. We discuss the Penguins surprising shutout of Colorado, and their…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast--Jamal St. Cyr (News 4 Jax) on Steelers-Jaguars
Jamal St. Cyr covers the Jacksonville Jaguars for WJXT in Jacksonville. He joins us to preview Steelers-Jaguars on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/27)--Darren Zaslau & Tim Benz
Our final Friday night Rivals podcast of the year looks at the big game between Central Catholic and Gateway. Plus we examine section titles and high stakes on…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (10/26)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We discuss potential fantasy stars in the Steelers-Jaguars game, Bengals-Niners standouts, a…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/24)--How many games can Steelers win during their three-game homestand?
Chris "Buzz" Adamski fills in for a jet-lagged Joe Rutter after Mike Tomlin's press conference to follow up the Steelers over the the Los Angeles Rams. We…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/23)--Pens fall in St. Louis; prepare for tough home stretch
After losing in St. Louis, the Penguins are preparing a tough run of four straight home games. Brian Metzer and I preview it here during this week's hockey…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/23)--Steelers beat Rams; Penguins lose in St. Louis
This week's Madden Monday podcast looks at how the Steelers beat the Rams, the landscape of the AFC North, the Penguins' loss in St. Louis, and we analyze the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/20)--South Fayette at Bethel Park
This week's Friday Night Rivals podcast with Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point," shines a spotlight on South Fayette (4-4) at Bethel Park (3-5). We also preview…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/19)--Andrew Siciliano (NFL Network) previews Rams/Steelers
Andrew Siciliano of the NFL network does play-by-play for the Los Angeles Rams. He joins me on the podcast to preview Sundays Steelers game in L.A. Learn more…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/19)--Pens lose in Detroit; prepare for big run vs. Western Conference
Tim Benz and Seth Rorabaugh discuss the Penguins' loss Wednesday in Detroit, issues with the bottom pair, last week's trade, and buffering for some potential…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (10/19)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports Podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire looks at potential fantasy stars in the Steelers-Rams game, the impact of Diontae Johnson's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/18)--Joe Lunardi
ESPN college basketball bracketology expert Joe Lunardi joins the podcast to discuss Duquesne basketball, the A-10, NCAA hoops scheduling, the March Madness…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/17)--Mike Tomlin updates the lineup after the bye
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter recap what Mike Tomlin had to say about his lineup after the bye, and heading into this week's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Learn…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/17)--Pens open season 2-1
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio network looks at the Pens first week of 2023-24. Positives with the top six. Some questions…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/16)--Steelers coming out of bye; Penguins first three games
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers coming outof the bye, the Penguins launching 2023-24, and the Eagles…
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Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/13)--Pens lose opener to Blackhawks, head to Washington
Trib Live Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins us for this week's hockey podcast. We look at the Pens season opening loss to the Blackhawks, Connor…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/13)--North Catholic at Avonworth
This week's "Friday Night Rivals" podcast with Tim Benz and Darren Zaslau features non-conference showdowns between North Catholic at Avonworth, Gateway and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (10/11)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's fantasy sports podcast looks at some last minute RB and WR replacement options. DJ Moore may have another big week. Bengals players could be…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/11)--Steelers at the bye week
Joe Rutter and Tim Benz assess the stats of the Steelers at the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (10/10)--Pens open season with Blackhawks
It's our first hockey podcast of the season with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. We preview the 2023-24 campaign and get you ready for the big…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/9)--Steelers squeak past Ravens; Penguins open season
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the many layers to the Steelers' win over Baltimore on Sunday. They also get into the…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/6)--Derek Schooley
Tim Benz and men'd head coach Derek Schooley discuss the return of Robert Morris hockey on Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/6)--Darren Zaslau & Tim Benz
This week's Friday Night Rivals podcast highlights a big game between North Allegheny and Mt. Lebanon. We also look at Montour vs. Central Valley, and two key…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/6)--Steelers-Ravens preview
Jeremy Conn of "105.7 the Fan" in Baltimore joined me on "105.9 the X" Thursday to preview Sunday's Steelers-Ravens game. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Fantasy Sports podcast (10/5)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports popdcast features Jeff Erickson from RotoWire. Who to watch Thursday night? Will Zay Flowers go off like most WRs against the…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (10/5)--Ian Eagle of CBS on the call for Steelers-Ravens
Ian Eagle of CBS is on the call for Steelers-Ravens this weekend. He joined me on 105.9 the X Wednesday to talk about the game, the rivalry, and the national…
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Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (10/4)--Brian Metzer previews the start of Penguins season
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me on 105.9 the X to preview the season-opener against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Learn more…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (10/3)--Mike Tomlin discusses "changes" for Steelers heading into the first Ravens Week of 2023
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss Mike Tomlin's press conference in advance of the Steelers game against Baltimore Sunday. They dive into the coach's comments…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (10/2)--Steelers thumped in Houston; Penguins preseason
This week Mark Madden tells Tim Benz why the Steelers are in so much trouble after losing in Houston. We discuss the end of the Pirates season, and the stat of…
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Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (9/29)--Wrapping up 2023
TribLIVE Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman joins me to wrap up the 2023 season and look at prospects for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/29)--Highlands at Mars
This week's "Friday Night Rivals" on "22 The Point" joins me to preview Mars vs. Highlands, Upper St. Clair visiting Mt. Lebanon, and Pine-Richland at North…
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Breakfast with Benz hockey podcast (9/29)--RMU hockey returns tonight
The Robert Morris women's hockey team officially brings back the sport for the university tonight on the road against Union. Coach Logan Bittle joins me to…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/29)--Previewing the Houston Texans; J.J.. Watt's Ring of Honor ceremony
This week's Friday Football Footnotes podcast welcomes Sean Pendergast from Sports Radio 610 in Houston to preview Steelers-Texans and J.J. Watt's Ring of…
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Fantasy sports podcast (9/28)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson and I discuss the impact of the Browns, Steelers, and Chiefs defenses on the NFL and fantasy league…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/26)--Robert Morris Hockey Captains
The rebooted Robert Morris men's hockey team returns to the ice on October 7th at Clearview Arena on Neville Island. The team's captains have been named. Two…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/26)--Mike Tomlin's mysterious Mojo comment; previewing Steelers game in Houston
Tim Benz and Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter wrap up the Steelers win in Las Veags, and discuss this week's trip to Houston. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Madden Monday (9/25)--Steelers beat the Raiders; Pens preseason; another Pitt loss
In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers win in Las Vegas, Pitt's latest loss, the start of the Penguins preseason, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (9/22)--Kevin Gorman on Pirates finishing stretch
Kevin Gorman and I discuss the Pirates final stretch of the regular season, Mitch Keller's 2023, thoughts on a 10-15 game improvement, and potential for 2024…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/22)--Darren Zaslau & Tim Benz
Check out Friday Night Rivals on WPNT--22 The Point. Every week they have the best Friday night WPIAL high school football coverage. Tonight it's Mt. Lebo and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports podcast (9/21)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson and I look at some running back emergency pickups, flex option debates, the Steelers big play defense, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/21)--Previewing the Raiders
Marcus Mosher of PFF and The Raiders Wire joins me to preview the Steelers-Raiders game in Las Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/19)--Mike Tomlin addresses Steelers win over Browns; upcoming trip to Las Vegas
This week's wrap up of Mike Tomlin's press conference with Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter and me looks at what Mike Tomlin had to say about the offense's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (9/18)--Previewing Steelers vs. Browns, Phil Jurkovec's problems at Pitt
In this week's "Madden Monday," Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Pitt loss to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl, the Steelers Monday night game against…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (9/15)--Pirates face Gerrit Cole; robot umps; evaluating September
This week's baseball podcast with TribLIVE Pirates writer Kevin Gorman looks at Gerrit Cole's return to Pittsburgh on Friday, the prospect of robot umps, and…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/15)--Darren Zaslau & Tim Benz
This week's Friday Night Rivals podcast features Bell-Vernon vs. Penn-Trafford, Pittsburgh Cnetral Catholic tangling with Mt. Lebanon, and Montour visiting…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/15)--Previewing Steelers-Browns with Kenny Roda of WHBC in Canton
Kenny Roda of WHBC in Canton joins me to look at the "Monday Night Football" game between the Steelers and Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/14)--Previewing the Backyard Brawl w/ Jerry DiPaola
TribLIVE Pitt beat reporter Jerry DiPaola joined me on 105.9 The X to preview Saturday night's Backyard Brawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (9/14)--Previewing Steelers-Browns with a look from Cleveland
Andy Baskin from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joins me to analyze the Browns-Steelers game on MNF this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast With Benz Fantasy Sports podcast (9/14)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast Jeff Erickson of RotoWire and I discuss the black hole for Week 1 tight ends, RB2 decisions, and options to replace Aaron…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (9/12)--Mike Tomlin's press conference after Niners loss; previewing Browns on MNF
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter wrap up Mike Tomlin's press conference after the team's loss to the 49ers. They discuss the 30-7 beatdown, the injury news coming out…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (9/12)--WVU Backyard Brawl preview
Former West Virginia quarterback, and current Mountaineer Radio Network sideline reporter, Jed Drenning joins us to preview Saturday's Backyard Brawl against…