Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Vasilevsky and Shesterkin are public enemy number one in Mark’s eyes for this upcoming conference finals in the NHL. No one pays money to watch the puck get stopped from going into the net. Mark gets back into Tuitt making it official that he won’t be back to the team next year. He addresses the hole that it leaves at the D line spot in addition to all the other holes that the roster has. Yet somehow you people still think it’s a playoff team. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark opens the hour talking Steelers and some of the absurdity going on when people are predicting their Steelers record for the 2022 campaign and Mark tells you what he thinks their record will be right now. He then examines the game last night between Oilers and Avs and how it illustrated what is wrong with the sport and league as a whole right now. Linda Cohn of ESPN SportsCenter fame joins the show to talk about her Rangers in the conference finals and also touch on the series out West and her show In The Crease on ESPN Plus. Mark talks more about the Edmonton Colorado game last night and how crazy that brand of hockey was to watch to wrap up the hourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Steph Tuitt announced his retirement from the Steelers and the NFL and Mark told you all this would be the case MONTHS ago. Mark talks about Tuitt hanging it up and that he has been told the Steelers knew this was coming for a good while but wanted to hold off on making it official. The Bucco Roundup. Buccos keep beating up the Dodgers with a chance at a sweep tonight, so BEAT ‘EM BUCS. Mark then gets back into the Steph Tuitt situation and the Steelers trying to talk him back into playing. He also gets into how much fun the Oilers Avs game was last night and how that’s the hockey he wants to see. Mike Rupp joins the show for his weekly hit during hockey season to break down the game last night, that brand of hockey being the type the league needs, and much more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark discusses the Tommy Pham and Joc Pederson slapping incident that stemmed from their fantasy football league dispute and he wonders just how much the buy in was for this league to illicit such a reaction. Mark then wants to talk East and West finals in the Stanley Cup finals for most of the time we have remaining. He also brings back up the Pirates and how there is just now real sign of the team improving in any aspect. Ask Mark Anything!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about the Pirates surprisingly to start the hour. They cut Cole Tucker, and it’s shocking just how bad they are at developing their own prospects. Mark tells you it’s even more shocking what happens to these prospects once they move on to another franchise. He then gets into the Conference final matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs which are both just terrific for the league. OTAs day 4 is underway for the Steelers YIPEE and Mark talks a bit of Najee Harris who is getting a lot of attention during workouts. Stan Savran joins the show for his weekly hit with Double M, starting with some Pirates thoughts before talking Steelers and hockey for most of the interview Mark then has thoughts about the Memorial Day 500 and some songs that he feels like were left off the list that deserved to be included to wrap up the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark has great news for you Steelers fans to start the show in the form of a certain wideout showing up to the fourth day of OTAs. He also gets into the Pirates some and the Conference finals in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bucco Roundup leads into Mark talking more Steelers OTAs and the snap count disparity between Pickett and the other QBs according to reports Jack Ham, perhaps the greatest Outside linebacker and Hall of Famer joins the show to talk about if he could play in today’s NFL, what he thinks about NIL in college football, his thoughts for Penn State this year, and what’s new in the life of Jack Ham.No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the Jaguars being just the worst of the worst when it comes to the NFL franchises. Mark then continues to take calls on the topics of the day mainly being the best baseball movies of all time and which Steelers do you think were underrated in history ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Mark adds the topic of the most underrated Steeler of all time to the cliché topics of the day and takes calls on that very topic as well as more baseball movies and mob moviesTom Gulitti of NHL dot com joins the show to continue a breakdown of the NHL playoffs that see MCDavid really taking the next step in his career and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark opens with talk about the NHL playoffs, and also in the wake of Ray Liotta’s passing, discusses the best baseball movies ever made and the best mafia movies ever mind Mark then welcomes Rick Tocchet to the program of TNT sports and Penguins and NHL fame to talk all about the NHL playoffs in what’s always great hockey talk. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List OTAs…do they really even matter even a little bit. Mark also touches on the notion that Position Battles are really a thing when they certainly are not, the Steelers know exactly who is going to start week 1 Mark then takes calls on Letang and Malkin and how the Penguins are in this spot as a result of rightfully mortgaging the future to win cups in the core’s prime. Mark discusses Ray Liotta’s passing a bit more and then we Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to flip between Penguins and Steelers topics, free agency for the former and of course the all important OTAs for the latter. Tim Benz joins the show to break down the OTA extravaganza, if there really even is a position battle going on at QB or if the Steelers know, would they move on from Rudolph, where the Steelers are weak, better than last year, and much more. Mark then talks about a movie coming out soon starring the late Ray Liotta that sounds too good to be true.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark discusses the QB battle at OTAs and questions if anything at OTAs matters at all. He reiterates how it’s important that people keep the Penguins logo at top of mind and not players when it comes to turning the page on this chapter of Penguins history. Josh Yohe joins the show to talk about the Penguins with Double M and what he’s hearing about the Penguins free agents and their negotiations. They also get into the current NHL playoffs No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks more about the Jacob Trouba hit last night and how dirty it was despite the same old excuses for him. Mark then resets his plans for Vegas now that Steven Tyler is back in rehab and Aerosmith ruined his initial incarnation of the trip. He then gets back into the Steelers and their hiring in the GM department and whether or not there will be actual change with the Steelers or just more of the same. He then wonders about terrible food combinations on the heels of Oreo’s and Ritz crackers joining forces. That ignites the phone lines as listeners weigh in on that subject Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark goes into length about the McJesus all-time ranking and if he is close to the top 5. He talks a little about OTAs and then shares a shocking revelation about Steven Tyler that we just found out about. Mark Kaboly joins in from OTAs to talk about his almost near catastrophic run in with Benny Snell today, the GM hire, the plan at QB, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Steelers have made their hire in the GM department, and Mark thinks it might be split duties for the two-gentleman hired. Mark talks Stanley Cup as well and theorizes about the play of McJesus being next level to the point he’s on the cusp of immortal greatness all-timeMike Rupp joins to talk about the Trouba hit last night with Mark and other Cup playoff topics as they march on. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Tons of candidates today for the honor of making the list but I think the honors went to the appropriate place Mark resets the topics of the day including Letang and Geno and the Steelers starting OTAs Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to talk about the Letang vs Malkin debate and the Steelers OTAs kicking off today. Peter King, America's premiere football writer joins the show to talk about something he's working on right now as far as changing some things in the NFL, and then mainly talking Steelers with MarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening monologue Steelers started OTAs today and there's a number of storylines to emerge from it that Mark touches on. He also goes back into Malkin or Letang and who you would rather keep. Stan Savran makes his weekly appearance on the program to talk Penguins and a lot of Steelers OTA news. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List The only thing that matters in Horse racing anymore is the triple crown...and Mark talks about the Derby winner not even participating in it The Letang or Malkin debate than takes over the show as callers flood in to give their opinion on who they would rather keep. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about Tiger blowing up on Saturday and then pulling out of the field Sunday at the PGA. OW MY BACK! He then gets into the Letang or Malkin debate, who would you rather keep and also touches on Peter King's thoughts on the Steelers. Phil Bourque joins the show to break down the end of the season the Rust contract and what moves lie ahead for this team in what the 29er thinks is the biggest offseason in Penguins history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Rusty got a new deal and I guess it's time to start talking Steelers here on the ol Mark Madden Show We hear from the 30 million dollar man Bryan Rust as well as he talks new deal, why Pittsburgh, if he left money on the table to stay, and much more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark resets the topics of the day and tees them up for callers this hour. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to talk Penguins offseason potential plans and Jonathan Bombulie joins this hour to give his thoughts on the matter as well. Mark wraps up the hour with more Penguins talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Penguins talk to start as always but Mark gets into the Minkah Fitzpatrick contract as well Colby Armstrong joins the show to break down the Penguins exit and look toward the offseason No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Hextall apparently didnt want to give FSG his written plan for the Penguins offseason plans initially and Mark addresses that more. Steve Levy of ESPN joins the show to talk about the NHL playoffs with Double M Ask Mark Anything!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks more about the plus size model on the cover of the SI swimsuit editionHe also discusses the Penguins and Ron HExtall more with callersJosh Getzoff joins the show to wrap up the Penguins season with Mark and look ahead to potential moves to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark discusses the Plus-Size model on the cover of the SI swimsuit edition, the US Soccer collective bargaining agreement creating equal pay across the board, and the story Josh Yohe broke about Ron Hextall and FSG to open the programJosh himself joins the show to weigh in on Hextall and FSG and talk about the future of this Penguins team. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Kasperi Kapanens comments during break up day with the media. We hear from Mike Rupp and what he thinks about the Penguins exit and the team's offseason ahead. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to talk Penguins and takes calls on the upcoming offseason. Bob Errey joins to weigh in on the Penguins exit who he thinks will come back and the future path of the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark continues to dissect the Penguins after the season ended on Sunday to the Rangers. Mike Rupp joins the show for great Penguins talk wrapping up the season No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark continues to dissect the Penguins as they head into their most important offseason in probably 16 yearsMatt Vensel from the Post Gazette joins the show to talk about what the team said at move out day today, and what went wrong and where they go from here. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List That God Damn helmet rule is what undid the Penguins…not any of the poor play or turnover or not making a big save…it was the damn helmet rule. Mark talks about the report from multiple people that Sid passed a concussion test before game 6 and says it’s fair game to speculate as to why he didn’t play if they won’t give us any more information. Mark then reacts to the apparent contract that was offered to Malkin and Letang according to Rob Rossi and how he finds it hard to believe. He then makes it very clear that Sid cannot be the GM when it comes to decisions with this core and the UFA’s this offseason. He continues to talk about the Sid report and how they need to change this team or else they will be doomed for early exits or non-playoff appearances for years to come. Ask Mark Anything!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to discuss the Penguins being bounced in the first round for the fourth straight season. The phone lines then light up as Mark talks with Pens nation about Malkin, if they should move on from GM and President of Hockey Ops, How FSG is going to act in it’s first offseason at the helm, and more. The Hall of Famer Mike Lange then makes his final appearance on the show for the season, about at least two weeks earlier than we all thought he would just a week ago. Mark shares a tweet about Sid and his comparison to Tom Brady and shares a few notes to wrap up the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Penguins fell to the Rangers in game 7 last night, to officially mark the end of an era that has really been dead since the end of 2018. Mark talks about the game, what some of the players said after the loss, and much more. Jay Caufield joins the show to talk about the Penguins defeat at the hands of the Rangers, what went wrong in the series, would it have been different if Crosby didn’t miss 4 and a half periods of hockey, and what changes might be on the horizon for the team.No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark MAdden Tim talks some more Steelers and PEnguins game 6 tonight We then start The Hockey Night Show ahead of Game 6 at PPG tonight. Arthur Staple who covers the Rangers for The AThletic joins to kick off the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim continues talking Pens and Rangers Tim talks a little Steelers schedule and invites Mike Prisuta onto the show to discuss Pens Rangers and Kenny Picketts practice today on the South Side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim gives you keys for the Penguins tonight for game 6 Colby Armstrong joins the show to lend his expertise ahead of what Tim thinks is a must win for the PenguinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim resets the topics surrounding the Penguins loss last night and the loss of Crosby. He also talks about how crucial it is for them to end this series tomorrow at PPG. Tim digs into the Big Ben “bad blood” narrative and plays back what Gerry had to say on this program yesterday as well as what Ben had to say on the DVE morning show recently. Seth Rorabaugh joins the show to give his thoughts on the Trouba hit, the game yesterday and the Pens prospects of wrapping things up in 6 or if they’d have any shot in a game 7 at MSGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Mark joins his own show as he calls in to talk about the game last night, share his thoughts on the Trouba hit on Sid, and if the Penguins can possibly still win this series if there is no Crosby. Tim then gets into how he thinks game 7 with no Sid is almost hopeless making tomorrow night that much bigger, and who he has faith in stepping up more, Geno or Jake. He then hits the phone lines to take calls from Penguins fans about the upcoming prospect of winning just one of the next two games without the captain. Tim then brings some historical perspective to the hit that took Crosby out and other moments in Penguins history where a cheap shot has taken out one of the team’s star players. Tim wraps up the hour with some schedule restructure talk out of college football, and how Pitt feels about the proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim opens by talking all about the game last night and hit that took out Sid. We hear what Sully and Trouba had to say about the play. Tim continues to talk about the hit and takes calls on the Rangers going dirty, and if Malkin or Guentzel can carry the team to a win in game 6 We then welcome Josh Yohe onto the show for his usual hit. Josh shares his thoughts following game 5 last night and he and Tim look ahead to the Penguins trying to overcome a mountain of injuries to get a fourth win and end the series Tim ends the hour by sharing a stat from last night’s Penguins game that caught his attentionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the people wanting to keep Domingue into the net instead of giving it right back to Jarry whenever he’s ready. Ask Mark Anything moves up a few minutes because we have to make way for the Get Go Hockey Night Show ahead of Penguins and Rangers Game 5 tonight. Jesse Marshall joins the show to talk about the topics surrounding the Rangers and Penguins series as we draw ever closer to game 5 and the chance for the Penguins to eliminate the Rangers at MSG Mark leads you right into the Pens radio network pregame before the puckdrop tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about his biggest surprises so far in this series with the Rangers and takes calls on that subject, Igors play and much more as we are cranking up the hockey talk ahead of game 5 tonight at MSG. Mark recaps what Dominik Moore said while working for ESPN in regards to Sid and the way he plays the game, which Mark thinks applies. Comedian Steve Byrne joins the show to talk to Mark about the Penguins start to the playoffs and the series with the Rangers. They also promote Steve’s upcoming show “The God Damn Comedy Jam” Next Friday at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. Tickets at librarymusichall.comMark gets back into the Penguins talk to wrap things up in the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pens and Rangers game 5 tonight at the Garden….but another storyline has emerged. Bad blood between the Steelers and ex QB Ben Roethlisberger? Mark talks about the importance of tonight’s game and how if the Penguins drop it, then the doubt would start to creep in. The Bucco Roundup starts next segment before taking a few calls on the Penguins. We then welcome Mike Rupp onto the program to talk Pens and Rangers. Mark asks how big the win tonight is, what the difference is from the playoffs to the regular season, Igor’s play, Domingue vs Jarry debate, and much more. Gerry Dulac joins the show to talk about the potential bad blood between Big Ben and the Steelers, and the GM search as the team looks to replace Colbert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Tom Brady's deal with Fox worth 375 million dollars...but noone tunes in to watch the game for who's broadcasting in the booth. Mark takes calls on the pens before Steigy joins the show to talk about being back in the booth last night for the win over the Rangers to go up 3-1 Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to talk Penguins big win over the Rangers and Domingue vs Jarry when Jarry is cleared to return to the net. Stan Savran joins for his weekly segment with Double M talking Pens and breaking down the win that put them up 3-1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Well Well Well... The Penguins kicked the crap out of the Rangers last night, and Igor is COOKED. Mark talks about the game at length, what he liked and the little that he didn't. He also reiterates how Jarry HAS to return to the net when he's ready, no matter what...Mark is then joined by Brian Metzer to recap the big win by the Penguins last night and closing out the Rangers potentially in MSG tomorrow. They also talk about putting Jarry right back in the net when he's ready to go. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark tells you how the biggest factor in this series for the Pens is between the pipes….and it ain’t Domingue or the return of Jarry…We then welcome Woody from The Woody Show onto the program as he and Mark get things amped up for Pens and Rangers tonight as they are live from the Cambria right across the arena. Ask Mark Anything moves up to make way for the Hockey Night Show presented by our friends at GetGo. Dan Rosen joins to kick off those festivities as he’s been in town for the Pens and Rangers series at PPG. Dan and Mark talk about the game 3 win and the Penguins trying to grab a commanding 3-1 series lead tonight. Mark then leads you right up to the Penguins pregame show ahead of game 4 tonight at PPG!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.