Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark set’s the table for Steelers camp, which starts next Wednesday at Latrobe. QB “Battle” that everyone will make a big deal about, the one actual position battle happening at Steelers Camp, and what will be the most interesting part of Camp in his eyes. Mark talks about finishing the series Pam and Tommy and what a phenomenon they were back when that celebrity power couple was in it’s primeWe welcome The Mayor onto the show as Sean Casey joins Double M to talk about the All Star Game, his memories as part of the game, other national baseball topics, some Pirates and Cruz talk, and much more with the Mayor of baseball. Mark takes a call on LIV golf to wrap up the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pat Narduzzi has opened his mouth and said something stupid again, and Mark has two very specific words in mind that he wishes he could call Narduzzi. The Penguins re signed Kapanen to an interesting deal and training camp is right around the corner, but Mark cant focus on much else than Narduzzi in the first couple segments. Josh Yohe joins the show to talk about the Kapanen deal, where Kappy slides in on the team now, and much more about the Penguins and how they might make up the new look roster especially on the defensive side of the puck. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Phil Kessel and the lore around him in Pittsburgh based on a stupid tweet that just came across his desk…he also talks about adults hounding athletes for autographs and how childish they look. Brian Metzer joins the show to break down the Penguins moves and where the team can go from here and if there are any more moves that might yet be made ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks at length at the Madden ratings that got every so worked up…although he’s surprised we haven’t heard bitching from one party in particular. He continues to take on the topics of the day and accepts calls on them throughout the four o clock hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Madden ratings continue to hold us hostage as more Steelers ratings have come out and there is clearly a bias against the Steelers from the video game makers. Heinz Field continues to die it’s slow death as the Heinz logo has come down off the stadium Mark gets into the Bucco Roundup, or lack there of because of the All Star break. He didn’t watch the mid summer classic, but he saw that the teams were not wearing their own uniforms for custom game specific uniforms and that’s no bueno. Ryan Malone joins the show to talk about the upcoming 3 ICE tournament coming to town this Saturday at PPG Paints. Bugsy talks about being one of the elder statesman playing in the league, how it came to be, how he likes the 3on3 style which he never experienced in his NHL career, and what’s new in Ryan’s life beside the 3 ICE competition. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about players complaining about the Madden Ratings that are coming out day by day and how Jamarr Chase said this will be used as motivation. He gets back into TJ Watt having a lower ranking than Myles Garrett and how he expected TJ to take to twitter with his anger. He shares a terrible stat that Oneil Cruz has put up in his tenure in the majors and how any mention of sending him down causes people to wet their pants like children. Mark continues to talk about the lack of buzz around the MLB ALL Star Game and wonders if the game even still draws a TV pop or if that’s dead as well. Jesse Marshall joins the show to break down the Penguins moves from over the weekend and if the team is truly better than it was last year or if this is just shuffling chairs around. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about how the city of Pittsburgh is no longer the city of Champions, but the city of lower expectations. He then gets into the latest on the DeShaun Watson decision which still has not been decided. We continue to talk Penguins offseason with the great Jay Caufield as he weighs in on the team, if they are that much different from last year, the top 6 being good on paper, the bottom 6 needing work, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks Penguins, TJ Watt Madden rating, and a little Oneil Cruz to start off the festivities. The Bucco Roundup is a short one today obviously but Mark dives into how much he loved the All Star Game back in the day and rehashes some of his favorite ASG memories Jeff Petry the Penguins newest D man joins the show to talk about the trade, if he expected Pittsburgh as a destination at all, how good the Pens can be and much more.No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark has written a brand new version of an old classic to honor Oneil Cruz and his impressive Golden Sombrero accomplishment. More Penguins talk and Mark takes reaction from callers before ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to break down the Penguins moves this past weekend. But first he addresses LIV golf potentially poaching Cam Smith after his Open win and how they will overtake the PGA in just one years time. Dan Robertson, voice of the Montreal Canadiens for TSN 690 joins the show to give us his Petry scouting report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monolouge Mark is breaks down the busy weekend from the Penguins and reacts to the trades over the weekend but first! Oneil Cruz did something so incredible over the weekend that has to be addressed first. MR Electricity Dave Molinari joins the show to break down the Penguins activity over the weekend and how he feels the team did in the moves. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. Mark mocks Tiger Woods for missing the cut yet again at the British Open. He also talks about how much he would love to see a member of LIV be crowned champion so the PGA can be embarrassed that someone who left their league can stand at the top. ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER. Mark is joined by Rick Tocchet to get his thoughts on the Penguins decision to bring back both Letang and Malkin and if it really is the best move for the team, as well as to discuss the rest of the NHL teams' moves in free agency so far this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark is joined by Seth Rorabaugh of The Trib to offer his evaluation of how Pens GM Ron Hextall has handled this offseason and Seth shares if he really thinks the Pens are better or worse off with retaining the big three. NO QUARTER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. Mark takes your calls on all of the Penguins free agency deals made including the Malkin and Rutta deals. He also has some music news to discuss as well as tracking Tiger Woods’ first round performance at The Open today. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark is joined by Josh Yohe for his weekly hit to discuss the Jan Rutta acquisition by the Penguins and predicts which defenseman the Pens will have to part with since they currently have nine on the roster. NO QUARTER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST Josh Getzoff joins Mark to offer his thoughts on the Penguins deciding to keep things the same and move forward with Sid, Geno, and Letang. ASK MARK ANYTHING.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER. Mark considers how much the retention of Malkin will actually help the Pens instead of singing another second line center such as local star Vincent Trocheck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark reacts to the news from late last night of Evgeni Malkin agreeing to return to play for the Pens on a four year deal. Mark is joined by Phil Bourque to discuss the Pens core trio staying in Pittsburgh together. NO QUARTER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. Mark contemplates the other teams in the NHL that would be the best fit to pursue Malkin in free agency. Mark is hearing that people still are somehow blaming the Penguins for letting Malkin test free agency and he has no idea how people could be so dumb. He also considers who would be the ideal candidate for the Pens to pursue in free agency to find their new second line center. ASK MARK ANYTHING.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER. Mark honors National French Fry Day by debating who has the best fries in Pittsburgh. Stan Savran joins Mark for his weekly visit to the show to discuss if Malkin could actually still play for the Penguins next season and they mayhem surrounding the change from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark reacts to the news that Geno has decided to enter free agency which begins tomorrow despite the Pens offering him a four year deal. Mark is joined by Jonathan Bombulie of The Trib to discuss what market there will be for when Malkin opts into free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. For the first time in his Penguins career, this year’s first round draft pick Owen Pickering joins the show to discuss his massive growth spurt over the past few years, his off the ice talents and interests, and what it means to him to join Pittsburgh legends such as Crosby and Letang. Mark addresses the breaking news of Malkin’s decision to enter free agency on Wednesday despite a supposed four year offer by the Pens. THE LIST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER. The Steelers will no longer be playing their home games at Heinz Field, instead the naming rights have been acquired by Acrisure and Mark is loving watch Pittsburgh burn in madness. Matt Vensel joins Mark to discuss the breaking news of the Penguins decision to qualify Kasperi Kapanen as a restricted free agent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark spends the first hour of the show discussing how Malkin needs to look himself in the mirror and recognize who he is and the offer he'll get from the Pens to stay in Pittsburgh will be as fair as it gets. No Quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim resets the Letang and Penguin talk. We talk to the GM of Swift Current Broncos hockey Club Chad Leslie about Owen Pickering, the former Bronco and Penguins first round pick in the draft. Chad gives us the scoop on the newest Penguin prospect. Tim reads reader submissions and takes calls to round out the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim starts by talking about the Steelers and the storylines to look at as we get closer to the start of training camp. He gets back into the Penguins as Seth Rorabaugh joins from Montreal covering the NHL draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim talks a ton of Letang contract. Steve Mears joins the show this hour to weigh in on the signingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark has a two-fer for today's list relating to the battling Buccos and Deshaun Watson and the Browns. Mark welcomes Kenardo Forbes to the program from the Riverhounds. Mark ask Kenardo about the current form of the team, his play, playing indoor soccer in the offseason, and more. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to parse through the Letang contract and what it means for Malkin moving forward with this team. Josh Yohe joins the show for his weekly hit with the Super Genius talking all things Letang, how close is Malkin to being done, and a little draft talk with the first round being tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Kris Letang deal has been reached and that topic dominates the show today as it should. Bucco Roundup and some Bucco nuggets sprinkled into the open as well. Mark wonders what happens with Malkin now and can the Penguins win as currently constructed. RJ Umberger joins the show to talk about his experience being drafted in 2001 in the first round, Logan Cooley being the highest picked Western PA, and much more with RJNo QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about DeShaun Watson and how the NFL has yet to hand down a suspension despite the hearing being over for days now. He tells you the MVP when it comes to all sports, across the board. He also reiterates the Penguins window to win is done. Mike Morreale joins us from NHL dot com to talk in depth on the draft tomorrow, who at the top will go and where, and some NHL offseason stuff as well. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark gets back into some Bucco thoughts and takes on Oneil Cruz to start the hour. He talks about the saddest episode in television history that he just watched for the first time last night John Perrotto, America’s most dangerous baseball writer, joins the show to talk about Oneil Cruz’s development so far, and more Pirates themed topics with John. Mark notes the opening game on the Penguins schedule as the NHL schedule was released and a cool little possible matchup on opening night at PPGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks Buccos beating the ass of the Yankees last night and some Penguins thoughts to start off his return show. He then delivers the bucco roundup and welcomes Mike DeFabo onto the show to give us his thoughts on the Penguins and look at the Draft which is tomorrow night in Montreal. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim in for Mark Madden Tim gets into the Goalie conversation with he Penguins, the Fleury rumors, and if those are gone now because of the DeSmith signing. He also touches on the Pirates and the Yankees being in town He gets back into the Letang and Malkin and keeping them or not, and also hear from Elliotte Freidman again about Matt Murray and what might happen to him this offseason Brian Metzer joins the show to break down the DeSmith deal and some other Penguins nuggets before the offseason officially starts with the draft and new league year in July. Tim gives you some gambling advice for tonights Yankees Pirates game to wrap up the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim opens up talking about the Penguins goalie situation, the signing of DeSmith, and what that means to the Fleury rumorsThe Yankees are in town and are the best team in baseball. We talk to Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News who covers the Yankees about the Pirate transplants having success on the mound for them, them chasing down the wins record, and much more Yankees centric topics. We then welcome on US National Development Head Coach and U 18 Head Coach for Team USA and Logan Cooley Adam Nightengale onto the show to talk about Logan and what makes him a top 3 pick in this upcoming draft. Tim wraps up the hour with some Steelers trade talk. Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim talks some of the College Football changing landscape and something PFT said about Claypool and Johnson He then gets back into the Jarry discussion on the heels of DeSmith resinging and what that means for the Fleury rumors with the Penguins. Stan Savran makes his weekly appearance on the show to talk a ton of Penguins with Tim and get into some Pirates talk as well with the Yankees in town. Tim plays a clip from his podcast about Logan Cooley to end the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim opens up talking about the Penguins goalie situation, the signing of DeSmith, and what that means to the Fleury rumorsThe Yankees are in town and are the best team in baseball. We talk to Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News who covers the Yankees about the Pirate transplants having success on the mound for them, them chasing down the wins record, and much more Yankees centric topics. We then welcome on US National Development Head Coach and U 18 Head Coach for Team USA and Logan Cooley Adam Nightengale onto the show to talk about Logan and what makes him a top 3 pick in this upcoming draft. Tim wraps up the hour with some Steelers trade talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. Mark is joined by JJ Kramer, the son of Barry Kramer who founded Creem Magazine. JJ talks with MArk about his venture to relaunch the iconic magazine after a 30 year hiatus. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark lists his top five frozen foods and golf movies. He also takes your calls about the Penguins future with or without Letang and Malkin becasue there's no need to talk about the Pirates right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue. Mark is joined by Josh Yohe to discuss what impressed him the most from the Avalanche's Stanley Cup Championship performance and what he expects the Penguins to do the rest of the offseason with Ron Hextall in charge. No Quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST Mark is joined by Sam Adonis to preview his event at the Enclave tomorrow night on the Southside and to discuss his history of wrestling. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order. Mark is joined by Tim Benz to pick his brain on which depth pieces on the Steelers roster will make a difference on the team this year and his predictions on what the Penguins will do with Letang and Malkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue. Mark is joined by Mike Rupp to get his opinions on Colorado's Stanley Cup championship run and asks what the Penguins need to do to make any kind of respectable playoff run next season. No Quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Steelers fans wetting their pants with excitement on behalf of Kenny Pickett making the preseason all-rookie team…but Mark wonders if that is just by default. Another WR just got paid in the NFL and Mark uses what he got to discuss if the Steelers should give legit money to Diontae Johnson or just let him walk. Mark talks about LA Guns some to start the second segment and pushes back at some of the guff he’s getting online when it comes to his take on Zach Banners cry for help essentially. Brian Metzer joins the show to talk about the offseason with the team and touch on some of the things Yohe shared in his article. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about Yohes recent article about the Pens and where they stand with Letang and Malkin. Mark explores the options the Penguins have and what will play out if they bring them both back, just Letang back, or neither. Stan Savran joins the show for the Godfathers usual hit with the SuperGenius. They discuss the Penguins topics Mark layed out at the top of the hour and also wonder what story lines there still are when it comes to the Steelers before camp starts. Mark sums up what there is to talk about in Pittsburgh in the dead days of sports as the Pirates continue to suck royally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue We have reached the dog days of the Summer period when it comes to Sports Radio...but that's where Mark thrives as a Super Genius. HE touches on a variety of topics in the open, but most importantly talks about the upcoming boxing match between Adrian Peterson and LeVeon Bell We welcome former Penguins and recent hire of Shady Side Prep for Hockey Head Coach Eric Tangradi onto the program. Tango and Mark talk about why he took the coaching job, is this his future or just a side gig, and much more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about a tweet he saw from NFL on CBS about the Steelers having led the league 5 years straight in sacks Dan Rosen joins the program to wrap up the Stanley Cup Final and talk about how great the playoff as a whole was. They also talk about the Penguins offseason some as well. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order What do the Pirates have to do to prove they are serious about their rebuild this time? Mark details exactly what that is to start the hour. He gets back into Britney Griner and some of the reaction he has gotten to that topic. Deshaun Watson is having a hearing tomorrow with the NFL and Mark wonders what more needs to be heard before they just decide on the matter. Mark reads off the results of the 2022 NHL Hall of Fame class which was announced today. Wesley Uhler joins the show to talk about the Stillers with Mark. They discuss where the Steelers might need to address some holes still, how Ogunjobi will help, the run defense, the Tomlin interview and much more. Mark gets back into what the Pirates need to do to prove that they’re serious to wrap up the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark has an idea of what Tomlin’s plan to replace Big Ben is, and talks about Colorado wrapping up the Cup Final last night in Tampa. He also gives credit to ESPN for its playoff coverage this Stanley Cup season and makes note of an interesting celebrity boxing match coming up with a Pittsburgh tie. Phil Bourque the Ol 29er joins in on the fun after the Stanley Cup Champ was crowned to talk about the final, the Penguins and HockeyFest coming up in August. Go to Showclix.com and search HockeyFest for tickets! No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List We welcome Eddie Olczyk onto the show to break down the Cup before game 5 tonight with what's always great hockey talk with Edzo. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.