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ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkWhat's Left to Say? The Steelers and Panthers stink so we discuss NFL trade deadline winners and losers, what the Pens need to do to end their losing streak, why Pitt continues to do the same thing despite sucking, the NBA, World Series and much more. 2022-11-021h 07ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkThe Agony Continues...Where do The Steelers and Pitt go from here?Michael, Tommy, and Mark are joined by a special guest this week - Scott Markovich. Scott has an insane knowledge of football and adds a ton to the Steeler and NFL talk. He's a Mountaineer, so PItt's not his school, but offers a unique outsider's view. In addition, Tommy brings us up to speed on the Pens and Michael breaks down the World Series. All this and a ton more on this week's episode.2022-10-261h 11ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkThe Best Yet...We're not ones to brag, but this episode is the best yet, so make sue you carve out the hour to listen. You will not be disappointed. We offer our take on everything from the Steelers to Pens to the MLB Playoffs with interesting commentary on the QB situation, the similarity between Pitt and PSU's football programs and the playoff game that set back baseball 150 years!2022-10-181h 15ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEverything from the Steelers to the Pens to Pitt Basketball; We Cover it All!Jam packed rundown on this week's episode. The boys offer up their thoughts and opinions on yet another Steeler loss, Pitt barely beating the worst team in the ACC, the MLB playoffs and the upcoming Penguin season. A ton of content in a little over an hour - you can't beat it!2022-10-111h 12ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode 32 - A Horrible Weekend of Football....Wow. Where to begin after two horrible performances by the two local football teams. The boys talk about the big news coming out of Steelers' HQ - the Kenny Pickett era has begun. What does thi smean for the franchise and where does the team go from here. Then, they try to put into words how abysmal the Panthers performed on Saturday. They close with some very interesting Fact or Fiction questions and some great closing arguments.2022-10-061h 14
ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkSteelers skid continues, Pitt's on schedule and Deion to the Yellowjackets?Simply put, the best Pittsburgh sports talk on the web or on the radio. We cover the Steelers, Pitt, Pirates and Penguins like no other podcast in town. We'll make you think, laugh, and in some instances, maybe even cry! This week's episode will provide all that and more.2022-09-281h 12ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkSteelers' Offense Sputters Again, Pitt Takes Care of Business but the Injuries Mount and a New Segment!The Steelers offense laid an egg against the Patriots and the guys delve into the reasons behind their early season lack of production. Plus, we introduce a new segment - two up and two down - and you may be surprised to hear who is down. Pitt traveled to Kalamazoo and did what they needed thanks to a stout running game and a solid defense. Plus, a pretty funny fact or fiction. All this and more on Episode 30 of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports.2022-09-201h 04ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkSteelers Win, Pitt Loses, Pirates Surging and a Helmet Giveaway!Mark, Michael, and Tommy recap the weekend's Steeler and Pitt games while previewing their upcoming opponents. If you listened last week, you heard exactly why the Steelers won and, if you listen this week, you'll hear the same. Pitt needs to a big win in Kalamazoo and may not get it. Meanwhile, while we haven't been being attention, the Pirates' plan is coming to fruition. Plus, we have a very special helmet giveaway - listen for the details - you'll need to earn it!2022-09-161h 09ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkAre You Ready for Some Football! On this weeks episode, Mark. Michael, and Tommy provide their picks and insight into the Steelers first game of the season. Two of them think the Bungals will do what most people think - beat the Steelers - while one thinks the Steelers will pull the upset, and for a pretty good reason (thanks Tommy!) Then, its onto Saturday's marquee college game - Pitt and Tennessee. Finally, the boys discuss the new MLB rule changes and why they didn't go far enough. Plus, special shout outs to Pitt coach Tiquan Underwood and Akron Head Football Coach, Joe Moorhead. 2022-09-101h 14ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkLuck of the Panthers - a recap of the Backyard Brawl plus Down on the FarmOn this week's episode, Michael and Mark discuss the good (Jake Kradel), bad (too much to list), and ugly (also too much to list) from the Backyard Brawl. Just a little tease - there's a reason Slovis lost his job to a freshman last year. Plus, some off the field stuff that's bothering both of us. Then it's on to the Steelers and their take on the two trades this week. Next, Michael provides an upbeat and positive update on the Pirate minor leaguers. Surprising there's anything positive with this team. Finally a mostly Pitt Fact or Fiction. 2022-09-0355 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkAll Football, All the Time!!!It's that time of year! Alleluia! SInce the Pirates stink with no end in sight, the boys turn their full attention to the Steelers and Pitt. They discuss the Steelers' OL and LB issues while dissecting their recent drafts that led to these problems. They then do a full season preview for the Panthers with predictions ranging from 11-1 to 9-3.2022-08-261h 06ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkFootball season is almost here - Thank God no more of the PIrates Nothingness!Boys are back at it with some interesting, funny and compelling discussion on the Steelers, Pirates and Pitt Football.2022-08-201h 18ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkJohnson's hold-in ends, 14 year-old embarrases Nutting, NP12=QB1 and much more!Tommy returns and the boys are in fine form this week as they discuss Deionte Johnson's new contract, the injury to Cam Sutton and the enigma that is Devin Bush. They also discuss the future of the Pirates and break down this year's one bif deadline deal. Next, they share their early thoughts on Pitt football camp, including who wil be QB1 and RG1. They close with an incredibly interesting Fact or Fiction and a few very passionate rants.2022-08-051h 13ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkCamp starts, Pirates do the hokey-pokey, The Crosby discount, and Ben needs to go awayNo Tommy this week, but Mark and Michael have a lively discussion on Tyson Alualu's injury, the Steelers lack of depth at LB, CB, and RB, and why the Pirates are playing with one foot in and one foot out. Plus, the Pens sign another depth piece at a major discount. We close, as always, with very compelling Fact or Fiction questions and our rants for the week. 2022-07-2951 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode 22 - Opinions, Hypotheticals, and DisappointmentTommy, Michael and Mark discuss the Penguin trades and what they still may do, what's gone right for the PIrates thus far and what/who have been the biggest disappointments, the big news out of ACC Media Days and some interesting fact or fiction questions. All this and a ton more on this week's installment of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports.2022-07-221h 09ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkPens resign the core and welcome to Acrisure Stadium!The boys after a vacation week at the beach and they cover a ton of ground from the NHL to MLB. ALong the way they give their unvarnished opinions on the Pens, Pirates and the new naming rights deal. As always the close with the popular Fact or Fiction segment and the Rants.2022-07-141h 06ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkPens resign the core and welcome to Acrisure Stadium!We're back after being on vacation last week and we cover a ton of ground starting with the Pens resigning the core and what they've done on the first day of NHL free agency. Did GM Ron Hextall make the right moves? You may be surprised to hear our thoughts. Then, it's a pretty lively discussion on the newly names Acrisure Stadium. That's even hard to type. We then talk about the Pirates and the upcoming MLB Draft. Michael has some great insight on the top prospects. Then we close with our flagship segments - Fact or Fiction and...2022-07-141h 06ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode 20Back after a two week hiatus due to Covid, so the boys have a ton to discuss from the recent Steeler signings to what the Pens will do at the draft and beyond. Plus, tons of Pirates talk, both the big club and what's happening down on the farm And you don't want to miss this week's fact or fiction segment - things get pretty heated. 2022-06-301h 18ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode 20The boys are back after a two week hiatus due to Covid, so they cover a lot of ground, including the Steelers signings of Minkah and Larry Ogunjobi. Plus, they have a great discussion on whether the Steelers should sign Dionte Johnson to another deal. Then, it's on to the Penguins and the recent comments made by team President, Brian Burke. Who will stay, who will go? The boys weigh in based upon what they've read and heard. Next, the very frustrating, but young Pirates and why there's still hope. Michael talks about the hitters they have down on...2022-06-301h 18ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 19Tons of baseball talk this week from a look at the top Pirate pitching prospects to the frustration surrounding this year's team and a refresher on all of Ben Cherington's trades. Next, the boys discuss local phenom Logan Cooley who will most likely be a top 3 pick in this year's NHL Draft. Michael provides his weekly NBA update and why he feels the Celtics may be in trouble. We close with some very entertaining Fact or Fiction and, as usual, the rants are must listen.2022-06-091h 09ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 18This week's episode will make you laugh, think, and cry. The boys start out with some interesting Pirate discussion of the current team, as well as the Hoka Hey days of the previous regime. Then, we get a comprehensive breakdown of the Pens offseason courtesy of Tommy. He provides a fascinating look into what the Pens can do this offseason if they don't resign 71 or 58. Next, we talk a little NBA finals and what Michael feels are the keys to victory for each team. As always, we close with our highly entertaining Fact or Fiction and Rants sections. Share...2022-06-031h 03ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 17Tune into this week's episode or you will definitely regret it. It's the best yet and contains a ton of good nuggets about the Pirates, Pens and Steelers plus you'll even get a quick tip on betting. You never know where the boys will go!2022-05-281h 05ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 16The boys got together early this week to discuss the Pens once again getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs. You'll hear plenty of takes as to why they lost, but we've been discussing the reason for a few months. Their biggest issue all season was also their undoing in the playoffs.Now that the Pens are done, all eyes turn to the Pirates (for at least two months, anyway). What's the latest with the Bucs and where are their issues? Let's just say their lack of catching depth given the youth of their pitching staff, Bryan...2022-05-1754 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 15Quite simply, the best Pittsburgh sports talk around and this week's episode lives up to the billing. The boys go in-depth on the Penguins, Pirates, the NBA Playoffs and they discuss four very interesting Fact or Fiction questions. Listen, we all want to be able to talk sports with our friends and families and, after listening, you'll become the go-to source!2022-05-1353 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 14I know we say it every week, but this is definitely the best episode yet! The boys discuss the NFL draft, and specifically, the Steelers Draft picks. Very surprisingly, Michael actually liked them, Mark is tired of the talk around Kenny's low ceiling and Tommy offers a unique perspective on Pickett and Pickens. Next, it's onto the Pens and an analysis of Game 1 and what they need to do moving forward. Michael then touches on the NBA playoffs and the greatness that is Ja Morant. We close this week's show with our popular Fact or Fiction, which has a...2022-05-061h 00ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 13On this week's episode the boys lead off with the very pleasant surprise that is the 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates and discuss how the team has been able to have success despite the league's worst starting rotation and a spotty lineup. Talk about a surprise, but of the horrible kind, Tom then lays out his expectations for the Penguins in the playoffs. Speaking of playoffs, Michael breaks down the outstanding series in the NBA. Then, it's the main event - the NFL Draft. Mark loses his shit when they propose who the Steelers may take at 20. They close with some very...2022-04-281h 08ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 12After three months, the boys have hit their stride! On this week's episode of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports, Mark, Michael and Tommy conduct their own mock draft...of the first five picks and discuss who the Steelers will take with pick 20. They then have a fantastic discussion on the current state of the Pirates and Pens and Michael provides an update on the NBA Playoffs. They then introduce a new segment - FACT or FICTION - which will surely inspire some debate. And, as always, they close with some very interesting rants. All that and more on this week's...2022-04-2257 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 11Lots of baseball talk in this week's episode of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports. The boys discuss the good, bad and ugly of the Pirates first week. Michael then provides a NBA playoff preview and Mark and Tommy break down the Pens and what we need to see over the last six games. As usual, you will not want to miss their rants which cover everything from O'Neil Cruz to Geno Malkin.2022-04-1452 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 10The boys are back for Episode 10 of ABC on Pittsburgh, although Tommy was busy, so it's just Mark and Michael. This week they discuss the story of the year - Tiger Wood's return, what was the top story - the NCAA Final, the beginning of baseball season and why there will be some hope beginning in June, why the Pens have no shot in the playoffs and they make a major announcement concerning their first ever guest!2022-04-0840 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 9 Think it has been a quiet week with nothing to talk about in the world of sports? Not so much. Michael, Tom and Mark break down the Final Four matchups, make their selections all while Tom basks in his bracket glory.Next, the Steelers wide receiver room isn't exactly overflowing at the moment, so Michael discusses the top WRs available in the draft. And speaking of wide receivers, Tom brings up a great point about the insanely ridiculous contracts being given to the position - can this continue? Finally, Mark and Tom wrap the show with some Penguin talk...2022-03-3147 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 8The boys really hit their stride this week with interesting, entertaining and informative discussions on the NHL Trade Deadline, March Madness, NFL Free Agency and the current state of the Steelers, a breakdown of OL available in the draft and a fantastic final thought from Tom on the Pirates and their frequent buyer cards!2022-03-2358 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 7Don't fill out your NCAA bracket until you listen to this week's show! Michael, our hoops guru, opens the podcast with his breakdown of this year's field. You may be shocked to hear his pick to win it all. Here's a few tips: Iowa and Texas Tech will make a little run, Gonzaga will be hampered by limited guard play and Kentucky has everything they need to make it to the Final Four.Next, the guys provide an in-depth analysis of the NFL free agency moves to date from which team has improved the most to what was the...2022-03-161h 05ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 6On this week's podcast, Michael, Mark and Tommy talk a ton of NFL football, from the quarterback merry-go-round and what it means for the draft to how the Steelers will tackle free agency. Michael then breaks down the top corners and safeties available and which may be of interest to the Steelers. Mark doesn't want to hear anything about the top safety available! Take a listen and you'll hear why (hint: he's sick of this pipeline that has been built over the last four years). Next, Tommy makes some fascinating points on the Pens and explains why he's livid...2022-03-101h 10ABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 5 On this week's episode of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports, Michael, Mark and Tommy discuss the current state of Major League Baseball given this week's news that no deal was reached. They also continue their offseason position-by-position breakdown of the Steelers and what players in the draft could help. This week it's the linebackers and a look at Nakobi Dean, Devin Lloyed, Christian Harris and others. Next, they discuss whether or not Ron Hextall is the right man to acquire the assets necessary to make another Cup run. And we close with an in-depth analysis of the pathetic state of...2022-03-0352 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 4The boys have a lot to discuss in this latest episode of ABC on Pittsburgh Sports. The Pens struggled against top tier competition. Is this a precursor of what's to come in the playoffs? And the boys give their thoughts on Brian Flores and Kevin Colbert's recent remarks concerning Mason Rudolph and Stephon Tuitt. You'll want to get their take on removing the hand shake line after games and if the NBA got All-Star weekend right or if they totally missed the mark.2022-02-2448 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 3Listen to the guys this week as they discuss the dominance of Aaron Donald, what swung the game in the Rams favor, an early look at NFL free agency, including who the Steelers may target and the one and only Sidney Crosby. Plus, you don't want to miss their closing remarks which are bound to stir up some feelings. 2022-02-1751 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 2 ABC Pittsburgh sports talk is back with a great episode 2 featuring Penguins, Pitt hoops, and Super Bowl LVI2022-02-1100 minABC Pittsburgh Sports TalkEpisode - 1First episode, after 15 years on the sideline, we are back and better than ever. We will discuss Pittsburgh steelers offseason needs, NFL draft prospects, and the state of MLB in collective bargaining agreements.2022-02-0632 min