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Rutgers play-by-play man Chris Carlin joined the show. Corner Max Melton from Rutgers is visiting the Steelers today as the Steelers evaluate corner options in the draft. Melton is a four-year starter at corner. His older brother Bo Melton plays wide receiver for Green Bay. Chris doesn't think Melton is too far off from Joey Porter Jr. Max Melton is likely a late second-round pick. 

We both looked at the eclipse. It's cool. John Calipari is going to Arkansas and leaving Kentucky. Would any local coach from Pittsburgh get some interest?

Hour 1 with Andrew Fillipponi: What a day to be alive. The Penguins play the Maple Leafs one spot out of a wild card. The 8-2 Pirates host Detroit. The solar eclipse. Jake Guentzel and Michael Bunting both have five goals each since being traded. Malkin's parents crying over his second goal was pretty cool. People jumped off the bandwagon, but now want back on. Poni doesn't think it's incomprehensible to check out earlier in the year and now check back in. If you get into the NHL playoffs, it's not like you're a sacrificial lamb and have terrible odds to win. We hear what Mike Sullivan had to say about the matchup against the Maple Leafs. Sullivan said Ryan Shea is having visa issues getting into Toronto and is currently in Buffalo, but should be good to play. Sullivan has run out of phrases to describe Sidney Crosby. He's the 'heartbeat' of the team. What would Poni and Mueller do: the solar eclipse.

We hear what Mike Sullivan had to say about the matchup against the Maple Leafs. Sullivan said Ryan Shea is having visa issues getting into Toronto and is currently in Buffalo, but should be good to play. Sullivan has run out of phrases to describe Sidney Crosby. He's the 'heartbeat' of the team. 

What a day to be alive. The Penguins play the Maple Leafs one spot out of a wild card. The 8-2 Pirates host Detroit. The solar eclipse. Jake Guentzel and Michael Bunting both have five goals each since being traded. Malkin's parents crying over his second goal was pretty cool. People jumped off the bandwagon, but now want back on. Poni doesn't think it's incomprehensible to check out earlier in the year and now check back in. If you get into the NHL playoffs, it's not like you're a sacrificial lamb and have terrible odds to win. 

The guys gave a lay of the land on Federal Street ahead of the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles. They shared their excitement as the Pirates sit at 6-1 one week into the season. How much anticipation and energy will be in the stadium today? The Orioles are among World Series favorites right now. How can the Pirates get there?  It doesn’t seem like there is a great team or terrible team in the NL Central right now, which matches what the preseason expectations were for the division.  Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Leyland joined the show. Jim talked about getting ready to throw out the first pitch. He got into his managerial career and what got him the call to the Hall of Fame. The guys asked Jim about what he thinks of Jared Jones, who takes the mound for the Buccos today. Jim talked about the humbling feeling he has about the induction into the Hall of Fame. The guys asked Jim about his favorite players in baseball right now.  The guys gave their final thoughts ahead of the Pirates home opener against th

Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Leyland joined the show. Jim talked about getting ready to throw out the first pitch. He got into his managerial career and what got him the call to the Hall of Fame. The guys asked Jim about what he thinks of Jared Jones, who takes the mound for the Buccos today. Jim talked about the humbling feeling he has about the induction into the Hall of Fame. The guys asked Jim about his favorite players in baseball right now. 

The guys gave a lay of the land on Federal Street ahead of the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles. They shared their excitement as the Pirates sit at 6-1 one week into the season. How much anticipation and energy will be in the stadium today? The Orioles are among World Series favorites right now. How can the Pirates get there? 

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Hour 4: Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said he is 99% sure the Steelers will take an offensive lineman in the 1st round of the draft. Ray talked about some scenarios in which the Steelers would trade up or down. Ray got into the different receiver types that the Steelers could snag in the draft, depending on the round. Ray expects the Steelers to take a receiver pretty early, but not in the 1st round.  Pirates-Nationals live look-in. 

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said he is 99% sure the Steelers will take an offensive lineman in the 1st round of the draft. Ray talked about some scenarios in which the Steelers would trade up or down. Ray got into the different receiver types that the Steelers could snag in the draft, depending on the round. Ray expects the Steelers to take a receiver pretty early, but not in the 1st round. 

Hour 3: Are we concerned at all about Mitch Keller after his second straight shaky start to begin the season? The guys looked back to what he did after the 2023 All Star break and it wasn’t pretty. Can he pick up the slack until Paul Skenes is in Pittsburgh? Are you worried Keller is hurt?  Poni wondered why Pittsburgh takes such pride in an important stretch of road being called “the bath tub.” Why can’t we build something to prevent the flooding?  Donny Football Debrief – NFL Network is laying off a lot of notable names. 

Donny Football Debrief – NFL Network is laying off a lot of notable names. 

Are we concerned at all about Mitch Keller after his second straight shaky start to begin the season? The guys looked back to what he did after the 2023 All Star break and it wasn’t pretty. Can he pick up the slack until Paul Skenes is in Pittsburgh? Are you worried Keller is hurt? 

Hour 2: The Steelers have given Justin Fields the number 2 – matching his spot on the depth chart. How long will it take before he takes over as the starter? Poni hopes to see it by the time the preseason is over. How long can Russell Wilson hold him off? Why don’t the Steelers let players wear #1?  KDKA TV legend Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob gave his thoughts on some of the Steelers new numbers. Does Pomp think Russell Wilson will hold down QB1 for the entire season? The guys then shifted the chat to the Penguins and how he feels about their playoff chances right now. Bob talked about the main issue – the power play and why it has hindered this team all season. The guys included a question about The Master’s ahead of the big tournament.  Former Steeler and current Clemson Tigers expert Levon Kirkland joined the show. Levon talked about Clemson corner Nate Wiggins and why he’s one of the best corners in this year’s draft. The guys asked if Wiggins can stack up against some of the best receivers in the ga

Former Steeler and current Clemson Tigers expert Levon Kirkland joined the show. Levon talked about Clemson corner Nate Wiggins and why he’s one of the best corners in this year’s draft. The guys asked if Wiggins can stack up against some of the best receivers in the game. He described Wiggins as a pretty polished player and how he’s grown from his first year to now. Levon talked about his new position with Clemson. The guys wanted Levon’s thoughts on a few of the Steelers off-season moves to this point. Levon made a very big comparison when it came to the trade involving Justin Fields. 

KDKA TV legend Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob gave his thoughts on some of the Steelers new numbers. Does Pomp think Russell Wilson will hold down QB1 for the entire season? The guys then shifted the chat to the Penguins and how he feels about their playoff chances right now. Bob talked about the main issue – the power play and why it has hindered this team all season. The guys included a question about The Master’s ahead of the big tournament. 

Hour 1: Tonight is a huge one for the Penguins as they get set to meet the Capitals in DC. It is a de-facto playoff game for both teams. Do you trust the Penguins to pull off a big one at 7 pm? What would it mean if the backup goalie comes up again? Who are you counting on in a game like this?  We heard audio of Mike Sullivan ahead of tonight’s game between the Pens and Caps. Penguins insider Rob Rossi from The Athletic joined the show. The guys had Rob compare the aging Capitals and aging Penguins to a WrestleMania match. Rob talked about the Penguins chances this time around against the Caps after the last game came after the trade of Jake Guentzel. Rob thinks Mike Sullivan has done one of the better coaching jobs in the NHL this season. Rob predicted a Penguins victory in DC. 

Penguins insider Rob Rossi from The Athletic joined the show. The guys had Rob compare the aging Capitals and aging Penguins to a WrestleMania match. Rob talked about the Penguins chances this time around against the Caps after the last game came after the trade of Jake Guentzel. Rob thinks Mike Sullivan has done one of the better coaching jobs in the NHL this season. Rob predicted a Penguins victory in DC. 

Tonight is a huge one for the Penguins as they get set to meet the Capitals in DC. It is a de-facto playoff game for both teams. Do you trust the Penguins to pull off a big one at 7 pm? What would it mean if the backup goalie comes up again? Who are you counting on in a game like this?