Shows
Untitled Steelers PodcastSteelers Mini-Pod - Kenny in Survival ModeA quick reaction to Kenny Pickett's panicked performance vs. the 49ers. Also - see if you can hear my cat make her podcast debut about 2:10 in.2023-09-1104 minUntitled Steelers PodcastGregg Rosenthal on Kenny Pickett, Time, and the UnknowableAround the NFL Hero Gregg Rosenthal joins the show. He and Rocco discuss the 2023 Steelers, Kenny Pickett, Omar Khan, and some other things.2023-09-0634 minUntitled Steelers PodcastAaron Schatz on The State of Football AnalyticsWhat have we leared about analytics in football since Aaron and Rocco's last interview (2010)? And what can it teach us about the 2023 Steelers?2023-08-3135 minUntitled Steelers PodcastSteelers 24, Falcons 0 - The Perfect Offseason, Maximum VibesThe Steelers end the preseason in fine form, completing what could be considered a perfect offseason. The vibes in and around this team are incredibly positive. Unusually positive. Najee Harris looks quicker and primed for a big year, even in a 50-50 timeshare. George Pickens ball-IQ is truly special. Kenny Pickett's work ethic & intangibles are elite. We also discuss colonoscopies. Chris Adamski & Rocco DeMaro as hosts.2023-08-2532 minUntitled Steelers PodcastQ & A - Trade candidates, TE Room, Social MediaOur first Q & A. Thanks to all who submitted Qs or comments! Hit us up on social media, I guess.2023-08-2212 minUntitled Steelers PodcastSteelers 27, Bills 15 - Postgame with Buzzsaw (Chris Adamski)The Steelers continue the 2023 preseason with a 27-15 win. Retired media person Rocco DeMaro and Steelers beat reporter Chris Adamski (The Buzzsaw) discuss. Topics include: Kenny Pickett's back shoulder mastery The window for a Championship is open Caution on Calvin Austin's punt returns Less snaps ahead for Najee Harris? Nick Herbig's continued excellence Embrace weird voice bubbles more 2023-08-2035 minUntitled Steelers PodcastTim Benz on Pickens, Porter, and the Steelers' PolysTim Benz joins the show. Will George Pickens become 'attention to details' pro, or will he rely on his freakish gifts? Just what is Joey Porter Jr.'s ceiling? So many Steelers mispronounciations, ft. Dave Wannstedt Troy Polamalu's highlight reel Pittsburgh as a hub for Polynesian footballers How many jobs can Tim have at once? more 2023-08-1635 minUntitled Steelers PodcastSteelers 27, Bucs 17 - Preseason Emergency Pod, Ft. Rocco & BuzzsawThe Steelers begin the 2023 preseason with a 27-17 win. Retired media person Rocco DeMaro and Steelers beat reporter Chris Adamski (The Buzzsaw) discuss. Topics include: Kenny Pickett's improvement navigating the pocket? The Need for Speed Less snaps ahead for Najee Harris? '23 draft class continues to impress The weird podcast art cat thing Follow up on Neve Campbell's incredible genes more 2023-08-1232 minUntitled Steelers PodcastThe Steelers Put The Pads on, Ft. Rocco & BuzzsawThe Steelers put the pads on in Latrobe. Rocco DeMaro and Steelers beat reporter Chris Adamski (The Buzzsaw) discuss. Topics include: Evaluations of '23 draftees Nick Herbig & Darnell Washington The greatest draft call in Steelers history A plea for the Steelers to return to their 'blocky' uniform numbers How Chase Claypool was kinda like Kevin Bacon more 2023-08-1130 minUntitled Steelers PodcastThe Steelers Report to Camp, Ft. Rocco & BuzzsawThe Steelers begin the 2023 season by reporting to Latrobe. Retired media person Rocco DeMaro and Steelers beat reporter Chris Adamski (The Buzzsaw) discuss. Topics include: some behind the scenes impressions about Mike Tomlin an analysis of what makes Mike Tomlin so great a plea for Mike Tomlin to run for POTUS a plea for the Steelers to return to their 'blocky' uniform numbers Neve Campbell more 2023-08-0525 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL IX - Season Finale, pt. I (1.9) (Explicit)
The ninth episode of my Life of Leisure serves as part one of the season one finale.
It includes many things; most notably, Gregg Rosenthal of profootballtalk.com and nbcsports.com. We discuss the NFL lockout, the new 'Steelers Rule', and the chances that Gregg will have to play receiver for the New York Jets in 2011.
My life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. If you can, please rate & review the show, also on iTunes. And there's even an Android app available for the show, found here.
2011-05-3046 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL X - Season Finale, pt. II (1.10) (Explicit)
The tenth episode of my Life of Leisure serves as part two of the season one finale.
It includes many things; most notably, Jim Callis, Executive Editor of Baseball America, on the 2011 Amateur Draft. We talked for well over an hour, covering virtually all of the top talent in great detail. We also discussed the Pittsburgh Steelers, Golden Retrievers and defecating in one's hat.
My life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. If you can, please rate & review the show, also on iTunes. And there's even an Android app available for the sh...2011-05-301h 23
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL X - Season Finale, pt. II (1.10) (Clean)
The tenth episode of my Life of Leisure serves as part two of the season one finale.
It includes many things; most notably, Jim Callis, Executive Editor of Baseball America, on the 2011 Amateur Draft. We talked for well over an hour, covering virtually all of the top talent in great detail. We also discussed the Pittsburgh Steelers, Golden Retrievers and defecating in one's hat.
My life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. If you can, please rate & review the show, also on iTunes. And there's even an Android app available for the sh...2011-05-301h 23
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL IX - Season Finale, pt. I (1.9) (Clean)
The ninth episode of my Life of Leisure serves as part one of the season one finale.
It includes many things; most notably, Gregg Rosenthal of profootballtalk.com and nbcsports.com. We discuss the NFL lockout, the new 'Steelers Rule', and the chances that Gregg will have to play receiver for the New York Jets in 2011.
2011-05-3046 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL VIII - Better Late Than Never (1.8) (Explicit)
The eighth episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. And please rate & review the show, also on iTunes.
'Stuff I'm Reading': Esteemed Jewish Canadian Jonah Keri joins me to discuss sports, the stock market, working in media and the difference between Hebrew and Yiddish.
'Stuff I'm Watching': In the wake of last week's Nuremberg debacle, the reign of House Hunters comes to a crashing halt...but what takes it's place?
'Stuff I'm Playing': A review of the do...2011-05-2358 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL VIII - Better Late Than Never (1.8) (Clean)
The eighth episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. And please rate & review the show, also on iTunes.
'Stuff I'm Reading': Esteemed Jewish Canadian Jonah Keri joins me to discuss sports, the stock market, working in media and the difference between Hebrew and Yiddish.
'Stuff I'm Watching': In the wake of last week's Nuremberg debacle, the reign of House Hunters comes to a crashing halt...but what takes it's place?
'Stuff I'm Playing': A review of the do...2011-05-2358 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL VII - Lacking a Title (1.7) (Explicit)
The seventh episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. And please rate & review the show, too, also on iTunes.
'Stuff I'm Reading': The contest winner from episode VI is revealed...assuming there was a contest winner.
'Stuff I'm Watching': I wonder which exotic locale House Hunters Intl. will visit this week...
'Stuff I'm Playing': Mike McWhertor, esteemed reviews editor of Kotaku.com, drops by to discuss a great deal of video gaming among other things.
2011-05-0959 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL VII - Lacking a Title (1.7) (Clean)
The seventh episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here. And please rate & review the show, too, also on iTunes.
'Stuff I'm Reading': The contest winner from episode VI is revealed...assuming there was a contest winner.
'Stuff I'm Watching': I wonder which exotic locale House Hunters Intl. will visit this week...
'Stuff I'm Playing': Mike McWhertor, esteemed reviews editor of Kotaku.com, drops by to discuss a great deal of video gaming among other things.
2011-05-0959 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL VI - Televisioning (1.6)
The sixth episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': More listener mail is answered, this time with a baseball flavor.
'Stuff I'm Watching': An interesting and potentially murderous creature that doesn't enjoy being watched.
'Stuff I'm Playing': The contents of my DVR are revealed for all the world to see as TV critic Rob Owen and I play a game.
Listener emails are part of my Life of Leisure. Some wil...2011-05-0257 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL V - Introducing a Friend (1.5) (Clean)
The fifth episode of my Life of Leisure contains...just one thing, actually.
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This week I'm taking a temporary detour from the RDsLoL formula. There will be no three pillars, no Katamari Music, 'Stuff' to speak of...not even any House Hunters.
In taking this path for episode (1.5), I feel I'm righting a perceived wrong.
You'll understand more as you listen, but for now, just understand that I've been meaning to introduce you to a friend of mine. Some of you will already know thi...2011-04-2523 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL V - Introducing a Friend (1.5) (Explicit)The fifth episode of my Life of Leisure contains...just one thing, actually.
(Subscribe to the show here)
This week I'm taking a temporary detour from the RDsLoL formula. There will be no three pillars, no Katamari Music, 'Stuff' to speak of...not even any House Hunters.
In taking this path for episode (1.5), I feel I'm righting a perceived wrong.
You'll understand more as you listen, but for now, just understand that I've been meaning to introduce you to a friend of mine. Some of you will already know this individual, ot...2011-04-2523 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL IV (1.4) (Explicit)
The fourth episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': Sports Illustrated writer and co-author of 'Scorecasting' Jon Wertheim is interviewed. We discuss the mysteries of home field advantage in sports, squishy strike zones and Rafael Nadal's glaring lack of symmetry.
'Stuff I'm Watching': A new contender emerges in the landscape of cable television.
'Stuff I'm Playing': A tribute to one of my favorite games of this current console generation, 'Portal'.
Listen...2011-04-1855 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL IV (1.4) (Clean)
The fourth episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things.
Firstly, my life of leisure is available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': Sports Illustrated writer and co-author of 'Scorecasting' Jon Wertheim is interviewed. We discuss the mysteries of home field advantage in sports, squishy strike zones and Rafael Nadal's glaring lack of symmetry.
'Stuff I'm Watching': A new contender emerges in the landscape of cable television.
'Stuff I'm Playing': A tribute to one of my favorite games of this current console generation, 'Portal'.
Liste...2011-04-1854 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL III: Didn't Expect That (1.3) (Explicit)
The third episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things:
Firstly, my life of leisure is now available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': With the weather turning warmer, a listener tweets into the show with a question about making the transition from sweatclothing to shorts. I answer this question.
'Stuff I'm Watching': RDsLOL mythic figure / Longtime House Hunters and House Hunters International host Suanne Whang is interviewed. She's one part filthy and four parts funny. Didn't expect that. I couldn't bring myself to bleep her elite-level swearing in this version of (1.3...2011-04-1145 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL III: Didn't Expect That (1.3) (Clean)The third episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things:
Firstly, my life of leisure is now available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': With the weather turning warmer, a listener tweets into the show with a question about making the transition from sweatclothing to shorts. I answer this question.
'Stuff I'm Watching': RDsLOL mythic figure / Longtime House Hunters and House Hunters International host Suanne Whang is interviewed. She's one part filthy and four parts funny. Didn't expect that. This is the bleeped version of the interview, but be warned of occasion...2011-04-1145 min
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureRDsLoL, The Sequel (1.2)The second episode of my Life of Leisure includes many things:
Firstly, my life of leisure is now available on iTunes. Subscribe here.
'Stuff I'm Reading': Elite-level baseball blogger Craig Calcaterra of HardballTalk.com joins me to discuss issues pertaining to Major League Baseball's opening weekend. Star Trek: The Next Generation and Bourbon are discussed at length.
'Stuff I'm Watching': Something called 'belly bulge' forced it's way into my life of leisure this week. I was ambushed.
'Stuff I'm Playing': Keeping with the baseball theme on MLB's opening weekend, my friend Kevin G...2011-04-041h 09
Rocco DeMaro's Life of LeisureEpisode IV: A New Hope (1.1)The debut of my Life of Leisure includes many things:
'Stuff I'm Reading': Wired.com's sports editor, Erik Malinowski drops in. We discuss a recent study showing bank shots as more successful, statistically, than swishes; a new 'athletes as stocks' website that deals in real cash; the boxscore from 'Space Jam' via some Harvard guys and that crazy, world record-holding bellyflopping man.
'Stuff I'm Watching': (embarrassingly enough) House Hunters Burn/Praise of the Week.
'Stuff I'm Playing': A review of the inexpensive videogame, 'Deathspank'. An ideal bit of entertainment for those living a Life...2011-03-2653 min
Up And InEpisode 31.0: "My Now Estranged Uncle Al"0:00 Intro, Agenda Review and Oney Guillen's tweets3:33 Housekeeping: Email us, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook group4:23 Listener Mail!47:04 Big names still on the free agent market1:02:18 The process of compiling the Top 101 prospects list1:12:16 Bert Blyleven and the HOF: A Rant1:26:42 Special Guest: Rocco DeMaro on the ruthless world of baseball on the radio1:48:38 Music Guest: Girlfriends1:50:10 What Are You Drinking and tales of Mimosa Joseph1:55:01 Holiday revue and blizzard update2010-12-292h 08