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Week 7 Recap: Allez Steelers!
Jeff and Polt break down the Steelers' 16-10 win over the Saints in the first NFL game in Paris, which moves them to 5-2. They cover the dominant run game, a…
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Week 6 Recap: Bernard’s Breakout
The Steelers escaped Tampa, but the real story is how they did it. Jeff and Polt break down Pittsburgh’s wild 26-19 overtime win over Tampa Bay. After falling…
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Week 5: Big Day Jay
The Steelers finally looked like a real offense in a 34-22 win over the Colts. Jeff and Polt break down Aaron Rodgers’ three-touchdown performance, Jaylen…
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Week 4 Recap: Browned Out
The Steelers’ 27-24 loss in Cleveland sparks a candid breakdown from Jeff and Polt. They discuss Pittsburgh’s offensive struggles, Aaron Rodgers’ missed…
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Week 3 Recap: Riding the Rollercoaster
The Steelers’ offense came alive in a 30–27 win over the Bengals, with Jaylen Warren leading the charge and the revamped offensive line making an immediate…
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Week 2 Recap: O-Line, Oh Brother
The Steelers’ offense looks broken, and Jeff and Polt aren’t sugarcoating it. After a 20-3 loss to the Patriots, they break down why this feels like more than…
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Week 1 Recap: Same Old Steelers?
The Steelers are 1-0, but this Week 1 win over the Falcons is hiding a much bigger story. Jeff and Polt break down why this 20-13 opener feels less like "Same…
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2026 Season Preview: Playoff Drought Over?
The Steelers are back, and so is the debate over whether this new era is built for a playoff run or another frustrating reset. Jeff and Polt break down a…
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A New Steelers Era
Most Steelers fans expected a quiet off-season - until the team unexpectedly hired a veteran head coach in Mike McCarthy, stirring a mix of skepticism and…
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Wild Card Recap: Onwards and Upwards
In this episode of 'The Real Steel,' hosts Jeff and Polt delve into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff loss to the Houston Texans and the monumental news…
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Week 18 Recap: Bye Bye Baltimore
Join hosts Jeff and Polt as they dive into the thrilling victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Ravens, securing their spot in the playoffs. Experience…
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Week 18 Recap: Here We Go Again
In this episode of "The Real Steel," hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent performance against the Cleveland Browns. Despite a strong…
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Week 16 Recap: Meaningful Football
In this thrilling episode of "The Real Steel," hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' unexpected 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions. Join…
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Week 15 Recap: Second Half Adjustment?!
In this episode of 'The Real Steel,' hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' impressive victory over the Miami Dolphins, breaking down the game…
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Week 14 Recap: Not Getting Our Hopes Up
Join hosts Jeff and Polt as they dive into the thrilling 27-22 victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Baltimore Ravens. Experience the highs and lows of…
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Week 13 Recap: Doggy Doo Doo
In this episode of "The Real Steel," hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent struggles, dissecting their disappointing 26-7 loss. From…
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Week 12 Recap: Groundhog Day
In this episode of "Real Steel," Jeff and Polt dive into the highs and lows of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent clash against the Chicago Bears. From the…
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Week 11 Recap: Classless Bengals
Join hosts Jeff and Polt as they dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' impressive Week 11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. With a final score of 34-12, the…
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Week 10 Recap: Roulette Wheel
In this episode of "The Real Steel", hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent clash against the Chargers. Despite a tough loss, they…
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Week 9 Recap: Marquee Win
Join Jeff and Polt in this exciting episode of "The Real Steel" as they dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' thrilling 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts…
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Week 8 Recap: Predictable Steelers
In this episode, hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent performance against the Green Bay Packers. They discuss the challenges faced by…
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Week 7 Recap: Rodgers Ready for Primetime
Join hosts Jeff and Polt as they dive into the latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a brief hiatus, they're back to discuss the team's current standing at…
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Week 3: Turnovers Galore
Hosts Jeff and Polt dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent victory over the New England Patriots. Despite differing opinions on the game's quality, they…
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2025 Week 2: Falling Back Down to Earth
In this episode our hosts dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent performance, analyzing the tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They discuss key moments…
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2025 Week 1: Aaron Rodgers Gets Last Laugh
Join hosts Jeff and Polt as they dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' thrilling week one victory against the New York Jets. From Aaron Rodgers' impressive debut…
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2025 Season Preview: Roster Insights and Season Predictions
Join hosts Jeff and Polt on the Real Steel Podcast as they dive into the latest updates and insights on the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the NFL season just…
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Football is Back!
It's that time of the year where football is in the air! Tune in to get our hosts' takes on the Steelers' first preseason game, training camp and contract…
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The New Era of the Steelers
The Steelers were active in the month of June, so our hosts had to discuss all of the moves. Check out their thoughts on their new MVP QB, the blockbuster…
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2025 Offseason
After our hosts had some time to regroup after the bad ending to the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers season, they are back to recap everything that has happened so…
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Wildcard Round: History Repeats Itself
After another first round playoff exit for the Pittsburgh Steelers, our hosts are pretty upset and ready for change. We discuss what happened in the…
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Week 18: Crawling into the Playoffs
The Steelers find themselves on the losing end of another tough football game, this time against the Cincinnati Bengals. This four game losing streak has both…
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Weeks 16 & 17: Holiday Remix Gone Bad
After being scheduled in the first NFL "Holiday Remix" Series, the Steelers find themselves with a bad taste in their mouths. Our hosts talk about what…
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Week 15: Not So Sunny in Philadelphia
The Steelers ran into a very hot Philadelphia Eagles team and took a loss at the Linc. Our hosts talk about why we struggled so much, as well as try to put a…
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Week 14: Revenge Served Cold
After an unfortunate Week 12 loss to the Browns in the Cleveland snow globe game, the Steelers were able to right the ship and take care of the Browns at home…
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Week 13: An Offensive Explosion
The Steelers came out hot against the Cincinnati Bengals, amassing over 500 yards of offense and 40+ points. Our hosts talk about the shootout victory and what…
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Week 12: Snowed Out
The Steelers played Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns and the weather. Unfortunately, they were unable to come away with the victory in the…
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Week 11: Defending the North
After a battle for supremacy in the AFC North in Week 11, the Steelers find themselves on the throne. Our hosts break down the win over the Baltimore Ravens…
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Week 10: Walk in Your Trap, Take Over Your Trap
The Steelers end Week 10 with a tough away victory against the Washington Commanders. Our hosts break down the game along with their experience seeing the game…
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Week 9: Getting Better During the Bye
The Steelers Week 9 Bye Week seems to have come at a perfect time. Our hosts break down the trade deadline, potential players returning from injury, first half…
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Week 8: Slaying the Giants
The Steelers leave Week 8 and head into the bye week with a win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football! Our hosts break down the win, give out some…
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Week 7: Rooting for the Jersey
The Steelers leave Week 7 with a comfortable win over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football in Russell Wilson's first start in for the Steelers. Our hosts…
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Week 6: Good Not Great
The Steelers notch an AFC win against the LAs Vegas Raiders, but their victory leaves a lot to be desired. Our hosts break down the game and dig into the QB…
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Week 5: Not Gonna Cut It
It’s a tough week to be a Steelers fan, but that doesn’t stop our hosts from looking ahead. Listen in for some rants, game recap, and an initial preview of…
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Week 4: The Tomlin Game
The Steelers fall to the Colts in their first loss of the 2024 season, but our hosts are optimistic that the Steelers’ arrows are pointing up. Tune in for a…
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Week 3: All Charged Up
Jeff and Polt are back to break down all things Pittsburgh Steelers, including the Week 3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers! Listen for our take on the…
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Week 2: Bullying the Broncos
Jeff and Polt break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos! Listen in to hear our winners for Balls of Steel, Jagoff of the Week…
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2024 Season preview
The real steel has made it to video - check us out on YouTube! Join your hosts Polt and Jeff as they discuss preseason takeaways, breakdown the 53-man roster…
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Post Draft and Pre Camp
Your favorite hosts are back to talk about the Steelers 2024 draft class, the upcoming schedule, and other Steelers news. Yes, we know our intro and outro…
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2024 Draft Preview
Jeff and Polt preview the 2024 NFL draft and breakdown the Steelers’ biggest needs.
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We Spoke Too Soon
Just when we thought we made our big move, we made another. Tune in for a breakdown of the Justin Fields trade.
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Steelers Nation, Let’s Ride
The 2024 league year has begun, and your real steel hosts are back with plenty of news and updates. Here We Go.
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Season Finale: Snowed out in Buffalo
Another playoff game, another loss. The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short in the postseason yet again after a 31-17 loss in Buffalo. Our hosts break things…
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Week 18: Playoff bound
Playoffs? PLAYOFFS? That’s right folks, your Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to the postseason and have a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday…
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Week 17: Riding Rudy
Boy oh boy. Coming off a victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to make playoffs with a win and some help. Tune in for a full recap of the Seahawks…
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Week 16: Rudolph the red-nosed Steeler
It’s a Christmas miracle - Rudolph guided the Steelers to victory against the Bengals, keeping Pittsburgh in the playoff hunt. Tune in for a game recap and…
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Week 15: Are the Steelers dead?
Our hosts sure think the Steelers are dead. If you came for a game recap, there isn’t much of one. But if you came for questions contemplating the future of…
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Week 14: Mediocre Mitch
Another bad team, another bad loss. But it isn’t all doom and gloom from our hosts thanks to a recent shift of mindset. Do we have it in us to make playoffs?…
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Week 13: The Tomlin Game
Yep, this was the one. The dreaded Tomlin game. Our hosts relive their pain from the Cardinals game and prep for a Thursday night matchup against the Patriots.
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Week 12: The offense emerges
Watch out ladies and gents, there’s a new offense in town. Despite an underwhelming score, the Steelers put up 400 yards for the first time since 2020 and our…
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EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE: Matt Canada relieved of duties as Steelers OC
You read that right folks, Matt Canada is out as offensive coordinator for the Steelers. Our hosts discuss the move and what to expect. Happy Thanksgiving!