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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
Madden Monday (9/11)--Steelers humbled in regular season opener vs. 49ers
In this week's "Madden Monday," Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers' season-opening dud against the San Francisco 49ers. They talk about Kenny…
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Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (9/8)--Paul Skenes shut down; Pirates TV situation; Andy Haines coming back
In this week's baseball podcast with TribLIVE Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman, we discuss shutting down Paul Skenes, the Pirates' TV situation, the decision…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/8)--Pine-Richland vs. Penn Hills
Darren Zaslau joins me for his weekly podcast to look at the big high school football games of the week, including the "Friday Night Rivals" featured game on…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (9/7)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire, we discuss the Travis Kelce and George Kittle injury news right off the hop at tight end…
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Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (9/7)--Duquesne football visits West Virginia
Duquesne football coach Jerry Schmitt joins the podcast to discuss the Dukes latest road trip to face a Power-5 opponent. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (9/6)--What's going on in San Francisco with Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle
Roxy Bernstein of 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and ESPN joins me to discuss Sunday's Steelers-49ers game from a Bay Area perspective . Learn more about your…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (9/5)--Wrapping up Mike Tomlin's season-opening press conference
Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joins Tim Benz to examine what Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had to say in advance of his team's first game of 2023 against the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (9/4)--Sorting out Steelers predictions; Penguins shake up broadcast teams
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss their outlook for the Steelers 2023 season. They also get into the AFC playoff…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (9/1)--Pirates sweep the Royals, Teke gets inducted
Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss the Pirates Hall of Fame inductions, the Pirates sweep of Kansas City, rising production from Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Friday Night Rivals podcast (9/1)--Darren Zaslau & Tim Benz
Darren Zaslau and Tim Benz look at the Upper St. Clair-North Hills game to preview this week's "Friday Night Rivals" on 22-The Point (WPNT). Learn more about…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (8/29)--Steelers Roster cuts
TribLIVE writer Chris Adamski called in while I was on 105.9 the X Wednesday following the Steelers roster cuts. Listen as we discuss the decisions that were…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (8/30)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
It's a huge week for Fantasy Football drafts. Get your drafting tips from Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/29)--What the FSG/AT&T deal means for the Penguins & Pirates
John Ourand of Sports Business Journal was on with me Tuesday on 105.9 the X. He explains to us what the Fenway Sports Group takeover of AT&T Sports Net means…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (8/28)--RMU hockey is back at practice
After a two year absence, the Robert Morris men's and women's hockey teams are back at practice. The teams are retuning after the programs were cut following…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (8/28)--Steelers impress in preseason; Paul Skenes struggles in Altoona; Pens immediate future
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 the X joins me to talk about an unbeaten Steelers preseason, Kenny Pickett's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/27)--Pirates Hall of Fame
Kent Tekulve joins me for Sunday's podcast to reflect on his Pirates Hall of Fame induction and his legacy as part of the 1979 World Series Championship team…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (8/25)--Oneil Cruz update; Paul Skenes in Altoona, 'Cutch looks for 300
In this week's baseball podcast with Tim Benz and Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman, the guys talk about Paul Skenes' pending debut in Altoona, Oneil Cruz's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (8/23)--Steelers Inside Linebackers
Tim Benz discusses the Steelers inside linebacker position and interviews Elandon Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fantasy Sports Podcast (8/23)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins us for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. We talk about the biggest drop among players the top-25. Is George Pickens still…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (8/21)--Steelers improve to 2-0 in preseason; RB debate; Guns N' Roses concert, Paul Skenes
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers preseason win over the Buffalo Bills, the RB debate, Friday's Guns N' Roses…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (8/18)--Quinn Priester's struggles; Paul Skenes' pro debut
Kevin Gorman joins Tim Benz for his weekly baseball podcast. They discuss Quinn Priester's demotion, Paul Skenes' first pro start, Pirates projections for…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/17)--The 2023 Steelers Offensive Line
In our final Bella Construction training camp podcast, Steelers offense line coach Pat Meyer joins Tim Benz to discuss some new depth pieces to that unit…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/17)--Sal Capaccio (WGR Buffalo)
Thursday's Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" podcast features Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR Buffalo. We talk about the Bills place in the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (8/17)--Mario Puig of RotoWire
Mario Puig fills in for Jeff Erickson in this week's fantasy football podcast. We talk about rising Steelers in the wake of the offense's preseason debut…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/16)--Mason Cole
Tim Benz recaps Wednesday's Steelers training camp practice at St. Vincent College and discusses the offensive line with center Mason Cole. Learn more about…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/15)--Steelers Training Camp Roundtable
Tim Benz, Joe Rutter and Chris Adamski haver their second "Letters From Camp" training camp roundtable as the Steelers prepare for preseason Game No. 2 against…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (8/14)--Steelers offense shines in preseason debut
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz break down the success of the Steelers' first-team offense in Tampa Bay during Friday night's…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (8/11)--Pirates split with Braves; take on Reds
Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman joins me to talk about the series split with Atlanta, the upcoming series with Cincinnati, the recent surges from Bryan…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/11)--Steelers defensive line
Friday's "Letters from Camp" podcast looks at the defensive line for the Steelers with new nose tackle Breiden Fehoko. We analyze increased depth, roster…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/10)--Fantasy Sports
It's our weekly Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We look at Najee Harris' draft position, George Pickens' helium, the value of Bucs…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/10)--Pitt rookies providing hope in Tampa post-Tom Brady
As the Steelers head down to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers in Friday's preseason opener, Jay Recher of WDAE radio in Tampa joins us to discuss Year 1 one of…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/8)--Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph on keeping the QB room together
Tim Benz speaks with Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph about the importance of depth at the QB position, their roles in keeping the QB room together, and the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/7)--How Allen Robinson will help the WRs
Monday's Letters from Camp podcast features new Steelers receiver Allen Robinson II. We talk to the Penn State alum about how he will aid the Steelers passing…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (8/7)--Penguins finally trade for Erik Karlsson
In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Penguins and their long anticipated Erik Karlsson trade. We also debate some Steelers…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (8/4)--Mitch Keller gets bombed again
In our weekly podcast, TribLIVE's Kevin Gorman joins us to discuss Mitch Keller's struggles, the Pirates blow out loss in Milwaukee, their plans for payroll in…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction Letters From Camp podcast (8/4)--Quarterbacks
Friday's Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" podcast features a conversation with Steelers QB coach Mike Sullivan. He and Tim Benz discuss a reunited QB…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Fantasy Sports Podcast (8/3)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Our Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast today looks at fantasy sports with Jeff Erickson. We discuss the "zero running back strategy," Steelers that…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast (8/3)--OLBs
Thursday's Bella Construction "Letters from Camp" podcast highlights outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and Markus Golden. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Bella Construction Letters From Camp podcast (8/1)--Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin
Tuesday's Bella Construction Letters from Camp Podcast features defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. He discusses the reconfigured inside linebacker group…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (7/31)--Steelers keep adding inside linebackers; another Erik Karlsson angle; Pirates trade discussion
Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers decision to add Kwon Alexander, Pirates trade rumors, and the latest on the Penguins' pursuit of Erik Karlsson…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction Letters From Camp podcast (7/31)--Looking at the Steelers Left Tackles
In Monday's "Letters from Camp," Tim Benz looks at the Steelers left tackle battle between Dan Moore and first-round pick Broderick Jones. Learn more about…
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Breakfast with Benz baseball podcast (7/28)--Pirates trade Carlos Santana
Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman talks about the Carlos Santana trade. We discuss who else may be moved. We dive into the state of the farm system. Plus we…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction Letters From Camp podcast (7/28)--Steelers Hall of Famer Rod Woodson
Friday's Bella Construction "Letters From Camp" podcast features Steelers legend Rod Woodson. The Pro Football Hall of Famer was at St. Vincent College to…
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Fantasy Sports Podcast (7/27)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire comes to you from St. Vincent College at Steelers training camp. Jeff Erickson and Tim Benz…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Bella Construction Letters From Camp podcast--Steelers Training Camp round table
Tim Benz, Joe Rutter, and Chris Adamski are back for this year's Steelers training camp at St. Vincent Collage. They recorded a camp-opening Steelers…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/25)--Pittsburgh's G.O.A.T. Mountain
Elizabeth Township's own Mike DeCourcy wrote the Pittsburgh entry for the Sporting News' "G.O.A.T Mountain" series. The outlet looked at nine different cities…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Madden Monday (7/24)--Steelers roster construction heading into training camp; Erik Karlsson; Pirates woes
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers roster construction heading into training camp. They talk about the latest…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/21)--Pirates face Shohei Ohtani
TribLIVE Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman joins me to preview the Pirates game in Los Angeles against Shohei Ohtani. He and I also get into some trade deadline…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/21)--Previewing Steelers training camp
TribLIVE Steelers beat writer Joe Rutter joined me on 105.9 the X Thursday to preview the opening of Steelers training camp next Wednesday. We discussed the…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/21)--LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson
LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson joins me to discuss the Pirates' selection of Tigers pitcher Paul Skenes atop the 2023 MLB Draft. Learn more about your ad…
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Fantasy Sports podcast (7/20)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me to discuss the Pirates trip out west to face Shohei Ohtani, how the RB pay for play…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/19)--British Open Preview
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins Tim Benz to preview the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. They discuss all the attention that the 17th hole is…
- Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/19)--Sheng Peng (San Jose Hockey Now)
Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now give us the latest from a Sharks perspective on the prospect of an Erik Karlsson trade to the Penguins. He also tells us if…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/18)--Duquesne Coach Keith Dambrot
The Duquesne Dukes have lots of changes on their roster and their coaching staff. Coach Keith Dambrot joins us to discuss the new additions. Learn more about…
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Madden Monday (7/17)--Erik Karlsson update; Pirates woes; NFL signings
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss Erik Karlsson’s rumored trade to the Penguins, Tristan Jarry’s quotes, some Pirates problems, and how recent NFL signing may…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (7/13)--Robert Morris Hockey's New Roster
Robert Morris hockey coach Derek Schooley joins Tim Benz to discuss the relaunch of the Colonials. Their new schedule and roster have both been announced…
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Breakfast with Benz podcast (6/28)--On the Pirates No. 1 pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the first pick in next month's MLB draft. It'll likely be LSU outfielder Dylan Crews or LSU pitcher Paul Skenes. LSU PxP voice…
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Breakfast With Benz podcast (5/14/23)--Glenn Healy
Former Islanders goalie Glenn Healy reflects on his memories of the 1993 Penguins-Islanders series on the 30th anniversary of the infamous David Volek goal…
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NHL Draft Preview with Adam Kimelman
NHL.com draft expert Adam Kimelman joins us to preview the upcoming draft in Nashville, and some players the Penguins may target. Learn more about your ad…
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Madden Monday (6/26)--Kyle Dubas' plan, Mike Tomlin's extension, Pirates call-ups
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss Kyle Dubas' plans for the Penguins heading into the NHL Draft, Mike Tomlin's standing among NFL coaches, and the Pirates'…