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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 podcastFantasy Sports podcast (11/20)--Jeff Erickson from RotoWire
This week's fantasy sports podcast w/ Jeff Erickson of RotoWire takes us through numerous WR roster moves you can make to avoid injury/bye complications. RB…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz hockey podcast(11/19)--Penguins return from Sweden.
In this week's hockey podcast, Brian Metzer of the Pens radio network joins me to talk about the Penguins trip to Sweden, the long lull before playing again…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (11/18)--Aaron Rodgers update; Steelers-Bears preview
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter recap Mike Tomlin's press conference in advance of his team's trip to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (11/17)--Steelers vs Bengals; Pitt vs ND; Pens in Sweden
In this week's "Madden Monday," Mark Madden and Tim Benz talk about the Steelers-Bengals game. They also get into the Pitt loss to Notre Dame, and the Penguins…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastPreGame Show Podcast (11/16)--Steelers vs. Bengals (Part 2)
This week's pre game show podcast features Jonnu Smith, Mike DeCourcy, Dan Hoard and Chris Adamski as we break down the rematch of Steelers- Bengals in Rd. 2…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (11/11)--Reacting to Mike Tomlin's press conference before the Bengals game
Tim Benz and Chris Adamski react to Mike Tomlin's press conference before Sunday's rematch against Cincinnati. They discuss attempts to slow Ja'Marr Chase and…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz Pitt podcast (11/14)--Pitt vs. Notre Dame preview
TribLIVE's Pitt beat writer Justin Guerriero previews the Panthers highly anticipated game vs. Notre Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz (11/13)--Previewing Steelers vs. Bengals Rd. 2
Dan Hoard of the Bengals PxP team joins me to preview the second edition of the Steelers vs Cincinnati at Acrisure Stadium Sunday. Learn more about your ad…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports Podcast (11/13)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson and I discuss this week's fantasy football nuggets. We dive into some Steelers TEs that may help for late pick ups, where to rank Tee Higgins and…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz hockey podcast (11/11)--Penguins head to Sweden
The Penguins head to Sweden for the games against Nashville. Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio Network joined us Tuesday morning for a preview. Learn more…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (11/10)--Steeler stink vs.Chargers; Pens call up Murashov
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the Steelers' "Sunday Night Football" loss in L.A., a busy week for the Penguins, Pitt…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastPregame show podcast (11/9)--Steelers vs. Chargers
This week's Mike's Beer Bar pregame show podcast with Tim Benz previews the Steelers trip to Los Angeles to play the Chargers. He's joined by Nick Herbig…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports podcast (11/6)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Navigating the negative universe of double quarterback pinches with byes and injuries. Tough 50-50 calls at running back and WR. Playing the matchup game with…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz hockey podcast (11/4)--Pens blow a big lead in Toronto
This week's hockey podcast looks at that awful blown lead in Toronto for the Penguins, their rookies, their goalies and the upcoming game at home against…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz (11/4)--Mike Tomlin's trade deadline press conference
Tim Benz recaps Mike Tomlin's Tuesday press conference with Joe Rutter. They also examine trade deadline moves, the win over Indianapolis, Sunday's game in Los…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (11/3)--Steelers upset the Colts
Tim Benz and MarkMadden discuss the Steelers surprise win over the colts, the AFC North standings, the Penguins up and own week and the World Series. Learn…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMike's Beer Bar PreGame Show podcast (11/2)--Steelers vs. Colts
Tim Benz previews the Steelers-Colts game with Ian Eagle, Pat Freiermuth, Mike DeCourcy, Trey Sermon and Joe Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/31)--Pat Freiermuth & Trey Sermon
Tim Benz goes in the Steelers locker room to interview Pat Freiermuth about some red zone issues and his friendship with Colts TE Tyler Warren. Also, ex-Colts…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/30)--CBS PxP man Ian Eagle
Ian Eagle is on the class for Steelers-Colts. He joins us to break down Sunday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Football podcast (10/30)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
This week's Fantasy Sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire features discussion about Lamar Jackson's return and what that may do for your QB trade…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/29)--Mike Tomlin addresses Teryl Austin criticism
Mike Tomlin addressed defensive woes, Teryl Austin's status, red zone problems, offensive threats in Indianapolis, injury problems. Tim Benz and Joe Rutter…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (10/28)--Pens visit Philly; Sid & Geno on hot streaks
In this week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer and Tim Benz, the guys talk about the Penguins' win over St. Louis, their first game of the season year against…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (10/27)--Steelers lose to Packers; Penguins HoF night
This week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark madden and Tim Benz examines the Steelers' home loss to Green Bay, the state of the AFC North, the Penguins loss…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMike's PreGame Show podcast (10/26)--Steelers vs. Packers
Tim Benz is joined by Mike DeCourcy, Charlie Batch, Joe Rutter and Matt Williamson to preview the "Steelers Sunday Night Football" game against the Green Bay…
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AHN Friday Night Rivals (10/24)--Peters Township vs. Bethel Park
It's our final AHN Friday Night Rivals podcast of the year with Darren Zaslau of 22 the Point. We focus on their game of the week: Peters vs. Bethel Park…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports Podcast (10/24)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
In this week's Fantasy Sports podcast, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire tells us how to get around all of the chaos in our lineups created by six teams on byes. We…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/21)--What went wrong vs Cincy; expectations for GB
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter dissect what Mike Tomlin had to say about the Steelers loss in Cincinnati and what to expect against Green Bay Sunday night...as well…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/21)--Previewing Steelers-Packers; figuring out what went wrong in Cincinnati
Former Pro and college scout Matt Williamson of Fox Sports PGH 970 and the Steelers radio network joined me on the Mark Madden Show to discuss the loss on…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (10/20)--Former Steeler Charlie Batch
Former Steelers QB (and current Steelers radio analyst) Charlie Batch joined me to talk about the team's loss in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast"Metzer Monday" (10/20)--Brian Metzer fills in for Mark Madden
This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer occurs as he fills in for Mark Madden with me on "Madden-Benz: Unfiltered!' Learn more about your ad choices…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (10/17)--Pitt vs Syracuse preview
Pitt vs. Syracuse football preview with Orange PxP man Matt Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports podcast (10/16)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins us to look at the potential fantasy football impact of Steelers-Bengals, dicey WR injury concerns, depth RB pickups and more…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFriday Football Show podcast (10/17)--A rare post game edition after Steelers-Bengals
Tim Benz & Mike DeCourcy recap the Steelers' loss in Cincinnati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/17)--Darren Zaslau from 22 the point
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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastPregame show podcast (10/16)--Steelers at Bengals for Thursday Night Football
In this week's Mike's Beer Bar Pregame show podcast, we talk about Mike Tomlin's apparent "Flacco Phobia" as the Steelers play in Cincinnati. Bengals PxP voice…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (10/15)--Previewing Bengals-Steelers with Dan Hoard
Tim Benz and Bengals PxP voice Dan Hoard preview Thursday's Steelers-Bengals game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz hockey podcast (10/14)--A look at the Penguins one week in
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Pens game in Anaheim, their three games so far, goaltending, young player contributions, and…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/13)--Quick turnaround for Cincy after Browns
Joe Rutter & Tim Benz wrap up what Mike Tomlin had to say at his press conference in advance of the Steelers game in Cincinnati following the win over…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (10/13)--On Steelers beating Cleveland., going to Cincy
In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I discuss the Steelers win over the Browns, James Franklin's dismissal at Penn State, Mason Heintschel's…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz Pregame Show podcast (10/12)--Steelers vs. Browns
This week's Mike's Beer Bar Steelers vs. Browns pre game show podcast features Patrick Queen, Kenneth Gainwell, Joe Rutter, Mike DeCourcy, Andrew Siciliano and…
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Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/10)--Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point
Darren Zaslau of 22 the point joins me for this week's Friday Night Rivals podcast previewing the Gateway vs. Woodland Hills clash. We also discuss. Upper St…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports podcast (10/9)--Jeff Erickson of Rotowire
Our weekly Fantasy Sports Podcast with Jeff Erickson looks at the fantasy impact of Steelers-Browns. We also talk about some tricky TE decisions, coin flip…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (10/9)--A Cleveland view of Steelers vs Browns
Browns PxP voice (and WAER HoF inductee) Andrew Siciliano joins me to preview Steelers-Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/7)--Steelers prep for Cleveland after bye
Tim Benz and Joe Rutter examines the Steelers chances of getting to 4-1 after their bye as Cleveland comes to town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz Hockey podcast (10/7)--A look at the Penguins season opener
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me for this week's hockey podcast to open to 2025-26 season as the Penguins play Game 1 in New York against…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (10/6)--The AFC North is so bad the Steelers might win it
In this week's Madden Monday, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the struggling AFC North and the Steelers place in it, Penn State's horrible loss at UCLA, the…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/3)--Robert Morris Men's hockey starts 2025-26 campaign
We preview the start of the 2025-26 campaign for Robert Morris hockey with men's head coach Derek Schooley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Friday Night Rivals podcast (10/3)--Darren Zaslau 22 The Point
Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" joins me for our weekly "Friday Night Rivals" podcast. This week's episode centers around Fox Chapel and Franklin Regional…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFantasy Sports podcast (10/2)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Tough survivor week to pick, getting around Lamar Jackson's injury, tough TE & teammate WR calls to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz podcast (10/2) --Previewing Pitt vs. BC
Boston College PxP voice John Meterparel joins me to discuss the B.C./Pitt game on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast with Benz A10 podcast (10/1)--Dru Joyce and John Hugley IV
Duquesne coach Dru Joyce and new transfer John Hugley IV joined me on Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970 at the A-10 media day festivities at PPG Paints Arena. Learn…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz A10 podcast (10/1)--Duquense Women's coach Dan Burt
Duquesne women's coach Dan Burt joined me at the A-10 Media Day festivities at PPG Paints Arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (10/1)--A 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade
On Tuesday the A10 held its basketball media day at PPG Paints Arena in advance of the Conference Tournament coming to town in March. I spoke with Commissioner…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastFirst hockey podcast of 2025 season (9/29)--Brian Metzer is back for another year
Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss the Penguins upcoming 2025 season, the Marc-Andre Fleury extravaganza over the weekend, and…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastMadden Monday (9/29)--Steelers hang on in Ireland; Marc Andre Fleury send-off
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers victory over Minnesota in Ireland. We get into Marc-Andre Fleury's farewell game Saturday. And brutal losses for…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastPregame Show Podcast (9/27)--Steeler vs. Vikings in Ireland
This week's MIke's Beer Bar Pregame Show podcast features Mason McCormick, Juan Thornhill, Pete Burcic, Mike DeCourcy and Joe Rutter as we preview the Steelers…
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Friday Night Rivals podcast--Mt. Lebanon vs. Seneca Valley
Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me for this week's installment of "Friday Night Rivals." We talk about Mt. Lebanon vs. Seneca Valley, Central Catholic vs…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz baseball podcast (9/25)--The Paul Skenes show in Cincy
In our final baseball podcast of 2025, Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss the Paul Skenes experience in Cincinnati Wednesday, the win record debate for pitchers…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (9/25)--Former Viking/Radio commentator Pete Bercich on the Ireland game
Former Viking Pete Berchich joins me to preview Steelers-Vikings in Ireland. He's now a commentator on the Vikings Radio Network and Fox 9 Learn more about…
Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcastBreakfast With Benz podcast (9/25)--Ryder Cup Preview
Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins us for a Ryder Cup preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices