Mark Madden

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.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark welcomes Jerin Steele from the Trib on the show to talk Riverhounds ahead of their game Saturday. Mark then gets into the Tomlin podcast talk a bit more as well as some Penguins and Cup Final monologuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Game 5 tonight in the Stanley Cup, and Mark is tired of talking about Tomlin...but still might just a little bit anyway. The Bucco Roundup. BEAT EM BUCS! Colby Armstrong joins the show to talk all about the Game 5 matchup tonight, make his prediction on the matter, and much more with the Super Genius No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Alex Highsmith working out on the beach while also looking like a huge dork He gets back into Tomlin and wonders what he should write about in his latest column. Matt Williamson our Football Guru joins the program to talk Tomlin, Ogunjobi, and a ton of Steelers stuff with Mark in what’s always a great and informative chat. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about some false perceptions around town when it comes to the Tomlin coaching greatness and the Penguins need to turn the page. Mark continues to beg someone to tell him how Tomlin is a great coach, because you just can’t Josh Yohe joins the show for his weekly visit to update us on the Penguins and also talk about the Cup Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Mike Tomlin debate rages on here on the Mark Madden show as Mark continues to dispute the notion that he is a great coach. Mark gets into a little Bucco talk as he always does especially in the Bucco Roundup Mike Decourcey from the Sporting News joins the show for a lively debate with Mark about Tomlin and if he is a great or not. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Abbreviated hour due to power outage difficulties at the station. Mark continues to talk about the question of the day surrounding Coach Tomlin. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about Malkin and Letang and keeping either or or both will mean for the Penguins. Ray Fitipaldo joins the show to talk about the Steelers signing of Ogunjobi as well as some other Steelers topics we've kicked around the show today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark opens the show by asking a very straight forward question – What makes Tomlin a great coach. Not a good one…a great one. That topic dominates most of the open as calls come in trying to make their case for Coach T. Mark also delivers the Bucco Roundup as his Bucco fever is about to reach critical mass. Mike Rupp joins from Tampa to give us his thoughts on the Lightning getting back in the Cup, Game 4 tonight, the Avs goaltending situation, and where the series goes from here. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about someone who might just take the cake in the category of dumbest athlete of all time. He then gets back into the topics of the day before we talk Stanley Cup with Dennis Bernstein of the Fourth Period and Sirius XM NHL Radio. Mark and Dennis get a full breakdown of the entire Cup final, where it goes from here, the wild scores in game one and two, the goalie battle and much more. Mark recaps some of his time at 3 ICE in Vegas and some rules they might utilize in the NHL from the league for its 3 on 3 overtime format. The Steelers sign Ogunjobi so Mark touches on that to wrap up the show before we get to 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 Steelers defense and how they must be elite to make the money committed to them worth it. He takes a few calls on the subject as well. Mark discusses the ruling in swimming regarding athletes who have transitioned sexes and if they can compete. He takes a call on the topic and then moves onto more Steelers talk and positions they might need in the offseason. The Godfather Stan Savran joins the show for his weekly segment with Mark to talk mostly Steelers and what Stan’s thoughts are on that Steelers defense, as well some other topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark is back in the saddle from his vacation and there’s a lot going on, including the Steelers and Larry Ogunjobi having a visit today. Mark caught Bucco fever over the weekend, touches on LIV golf and wraps the open with a couple more Steelers notes. Mark delivers his first Bucco roundup in a few days and then gets back into some Steelers thoughts. Dave Molinari, Mr. Electricity joins the show to talk about the Penguins offseason and the piece he wrote about their usual formula for success with being bad to be really great. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim Plays a bite from Torts about how the Flyers have always been his dream job…which just makes you puke. He also plays back the Claypool sound bite about where Chase sees himself as far as the pecking order of NFL wide outs. A former Steeler also went to twitter with a questionable take regarding himself that Tim doesn’t necessarily buy. Tim shares a bit of a disgusting story from the station kitchen and the snack situation. He then plays a clip from Bart Scott with his opinion of Brady v Manning and who was scarier to face. If you missed Tim’s discussion with ex Steelers QB Jim Miller from the show Friday, we play that back to get his thoughts on the Steelers QB battle, and his personal experience in a 3-way QB battle with the Steelers under Coach Cowher. Tim wraps up the show talking about a cool concert in Greensburg tonight, and remember a very important day in Pirates history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.