Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Steelers would reportedly “pounce” on Baker Mayfield if he were to be cut. Mark tells you why that is totally untrue, and just more Quarterback BS. He then gets into what to do with Rickard Rackell, and if Hextall did enough at the deadline to give this team what they need for what will be their final chance to make a run. Brian Metzer joins the show to talk Penguins ahead of the Blue Jackets and Penguins tonight right here on the X. Metz shares his thoughts on the Rackell trade, where he slots in, and what the Penguins need to do to be legit Cup contenders No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Juju going to Kansas City and how you marks probably can’t wait to go out and get your number 19 chiefs jersey. He continues to take calls from Penguins nation about the trade for Rickard Rackell and if this makes the team more of a cup contender in your mind. The Rackell trade is made official, and Mark goes down the players and the prospect heading to the West coast from the Penguins. Mark also talks about the other topics of the day, like Kenny Pickett’s pro day and how the evidence of him getting a hand job is becoming overwhelming. He then talks some brief NFL as well. 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 Brian Hayward, the Color Commentator for the Anaheim Ducks and former NHL goalie to get the scoop on new Penguins forward Rickard Rackell. Mark takes calls from fans about their feelings on the deal before welcoming the Hall of Famer Mike Lange on for his usual hit talking all things deadline and touching on the Penguins recent form. The Daily Flair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue It's trade deadline day in the NHL, and Mark starts the show by saying he doesn't think Hextall did enough....that is until about 7 minutes in when Rickard Rackell was traded to Pittsburgh. Mark reacts to the trade, and how he thinks it's a mostly good move. Paul Steigerwald joins the show for an in depth and lengthy convo about the acquisition and where Rackell fits in with the Penguins. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark continues to bask in the glow of Juju leaving town for KC. Mark takes calls on the subject throughout the hour and comes up with a brilliant promotion. 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 Penguins and NFL...and the day has finally come! JUJU IS GONE. Mark talks Juju to Chiefs. Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports joins to talk Juju Deshaun Watson and much more NFL talk. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening monologue Mark talks about the NFL free agency frenzy and the Penguins win in the shootout last night and how he still doesn't think they played that well. Colby Armstrong makes his weekly visit to the program to talk Penguins with the Super Genius No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Shane Wiedt from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds joins the show to talk about the teams good start and the home opener coming up this weekend 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 Matt Larkin of the Daily Face Off to have some in depth talk about the NHL ahead of the trade deadline The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks about the Steelers acquiring Myles Jack in free agency last night and how they are attacking the offseason so far. He also talks Pens and Blues tonight and how the Penguins really disappointed in Nashville Tuesday. Josh Yohe makes his weekly visit to the show to talk about the Penguins in Nashville, what Sully said to the team in practice today, and much more ahead of Pens and Blues tonight. Mark talks about the breaking news of Baker Mayfield requesting a trade. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark is joined by Mike Decourcey the great columnist from the sporting news to talk Steelers free agency and how he thinks the moves have shaken out. Ask Mark Anything!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mike Sando, the senior writer covering the NFL for the Athletic joins the show to discuss the recent frenzy of free agency in the NFL, and take a look at what the Steelers are doing as well. Mark continues to take calls on the Pens and the Steelers as he watches Liverpool take on ArsenalThe Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Today is the official start of the Free Agency period, and the Penguins really frustrated Mark yesterday in Nashville. All that and more at the jump of the show. Mike Rupp joins the show to talk about the disappointing effort by the Penguins last night and if its time to start to worry. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark continues to talk Steelers and their start to the NFL offseason and Free Agency. Stan Savran joins the show for his weekly hit to talk about all the moves the Steelers have made and how he feels about them. 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 rebuilding the roster even if they won't admit and touches on Trubisky specifically. Steve Mears joins the show this hour to break down the game he will be on the call for tonight in Nashville. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks about Mitch a Palooza and the Steelers signings on the offensive line last night and today. One he likes, one...not so much. He takes calls on the Steelers and how they are rebuilding even if they wont say it. Jay Caufield joins the show to break down the Pens and Nashville tonight and comment on the form of some Penguins players like Geno, Kapanen and more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark continues to talk Trubisky to the Steelers and how the stooge media doesn't like the signing. Phil Bourque joins us from Nashville as he gets set for Pens and Preds tomorrow night. Talking the state of the Pens and the big win over Carolina with the Super Genius Ask Mark Anything!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark talks about JUJU leaving in Free Agency, he also takes the time during New World Order to discuss his friend Scott Hall and the unfortunate health problems he's experiencing at the moment. Mark Kaboly joins the show to weigh in on the Steelers signing Mitch Trubisky and more offseason stuffThe Daily Flair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue It's Mitch-A-Palooza! Mark talks about Mitch Trubisky to the Steelers and how he was....once again...right all along. Penguins get a big two points against Carolina, Mike Defabo joins the show to break down that win and the Penguins recent form. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Ask Mark Anything gets bumped up to make way for the hockey night show presented by our good friends at GetGo. Colby Armstrong joins the show to preview the Pens before we hand it off the Penguins radio network pregame before Pens and Knights tonight on the X!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark talks about the countdown being on to JUJU leaving town or once again crawling his way back to the Steelers on the cheap. Josh Getzoff joins the show for more great hockey talk with the man that will call the Vegas Penguins game tonight at PPG Paints. The Daily Flair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks Pens and Vegas tonight and previews the matchup and what to expect of the Pens new call up from Wilkes Barre. Colby Armstrong joins the show to join the great hockey talk for his weekly hit. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the vibe around town of people wanting Mason Rudolph to fail despite being so called Steelers fans. Tim Benz joins the show to break down the Free agency frenzy in football talk some Steelers and touch a bit on the Penguins as well. 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 QB situation with the Steelers and how to shake things up with the Penguins, including putting Rust on Malkins line. He takes calls discussing both topics throughout the hour. He also touches on the MLB labor dispute finally being put to bed with two sides coming to an agreement. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENIING MONOLOGUE MARK TALKS STEELERS QB AND WHO THE LATEST FLAVOR IS AS FAR AS WHO IS COMING TO TOWN NEXT. TONS OF PENGUINS TALK TO KICK OFF THE SHOW TODAY AS WELLJOSH YOHE JOINS THE SHOW TO BREAD DOWN THE PENGUINS RECENT FORM, ANSWER IF THE TEAM IS STALE, AND WHAT MOVES MIGHT BE MADE IF ANY AT THE DEADLINE NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Phil Kessel and how he skated a shift then left the game to fly home to the birth of his first child Mark continues to talk Penguins and Steelers fans Mason Rudolph angst. Mike Rupp joins the show for his weekly segment with Mark talking Penguins in the wake of their 4-3 loss to the Panthers last night. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley sits in with Double M to co host the second hour of the show. Topics include the NFL drama the Steelers at QB and Mason Rudolph, the Penguins and their loss and if their stale or not and much more. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Penguins fell at home to Florida last night by one, Mark talks about how the team is extremely stale and desperately needs fresh legs in the lineup. He also talks about one player that for sure needs to be scratched. NFL talk as well as Carson Wentz gets traded. HE takes calls on the Penguins and why Steelers fans seem to be rooting for Mason Rudolph to fail. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Ask Mark Anything moves up to make way for The Hockey Night Show. The puck drops on that with Jesse Marshall joining the program to talk Pens ahead of the matchup with the Panthers. Mark then answers questions leading up to the Pens and the Panthers tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark continues to discuss Rodgers making his decision to stay in Green Bay. Stan Savran makes his weekly appearance on the program to talk Rodgers and of course discuss the Penguins tonight The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Well Aaron Rodgers made his decision...and it wasn't to join the Steelers. Mark bask in the glow of being right about htis from the jump, and how reports of them being in the running were lies. He also talks about Russel Wilson being traded to Denver and of course Penguins and Panthers tonight. Vince Trochek from Upper St Clair joins the show to talk about his season, how the Hurricanes are playing and what a Pens Canes series might look like. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark continues to blast the farce that is Rodgers and the Steelers having a deal in place to get him if he gives the thumbs up. We get back to hockey talk with the Hall of Famer Mike Lange as he joins the show to discuss the Penguins tough stretch of games, and if the team needs to play some different guys to give the lineup a boost. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about how the NFL salary cap is really a myth that can be circumvented rather easily in the NFL. He continues to talk about the lying about Rodgers and takes a call on the subject. Mark then takes calls and discusses the High School basketball finals over the weekend not being on television this weekend. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue QUARTERBACK! Mark talks about the absolute fiction that Pro Football Talk put out over the weekend that FOUR teams have a deal in place for Aaron Rodgers, with the Steelers being one of them. Of course we get the hockey talk going as well, Pens continue their gauntlet run of the league best with Florida tomorrow after snagging 3 out of 4 points on the short road trip. Dan Rosen of NHL dot com joins the show to weigh in on the NHL and give us an in depth looks at both the Rangers and the Panthers. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark continues to take Penguins calls before Ask Mark Anything! Which is bumped up in the show to make way for The Hockey Night Show presented by GetGo! Mark talks about the game vs Carolina tonight and compares them to the Penguins talent wise. Mark then takes calls all the way up until the Penguins Network Pregame takes over before Penguins and Hurricanes tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order We continue to allow hockey to drive the bus with calls and Mark discussing the game last night, game tonight, and how to approach the deadlineWe then welcome Paul Steigerwald to the program to discuss the Penguins and the Lightning last night, the Canes tonight, and much more Penguins talk with the Super Genius. The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark recaps the Penguins win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, in what was likely the team’s best performance of the year. He takes Penguins calls on the game last night, and he talks about Malkins’ dominating performance. Colby Armstrong makes his weekly appearance on the show to talk about the game last night, and the quick turn around of having to face the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List We bump Ask Mark Anything up so we can make way for The Hockey Night Show! Presented by Getgo. Mark is joined by Brian Metzer to break down the Pens and Tampa tonight. He then leads your right into the Penguins Radio Network Pregame before the game tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark goes over tradeable pieces from the Penguins roster for the upcoming trade deadline. He continues to talk Pens and their upcoming stretch of games against a ton of contenders for the cup. Josh Yohe joins the program for his weekly hit The Daily FlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Ya gotta love the Combine. Mark talks about the official measurement of Kenny Pickett’s hands and the Penguins upcoming tilt against Tampa Bay tonight in Tampa. Mark then talks about Mike Mamula, the man who conned the combine and the great story about how that all shook out. Leading Mark to tell you what he weighs more, measurables or the game tape when evaluating prospects No Guest this hour so Mark calls for Penguins calls to drive the bus and for the most part it delivers, with some Steelers dinks sprinkled in between. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley joins in to co host for the entire hour with Double M. Starting out they talk a ton of Penguins and what they should do to become less stale. They then shift towards the Steelers and the QUARTERBACK situation that is consuming this town like a plague. Crowley reveals one player that he would draft in this draft that Mark is shocked about it. They get into the MLB labor dispute to wrap up the hour. They also talk about how the Russia and Ukraine situation is impacting athletes in the NHL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Joe Manganiello from Hollywood, the Silver Screen, and Mt. Lebanon stops by the show to talk about his new podcast on Audible, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year. Detailing Sid’s rookie campaign for the Pittsburgh PenguinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark takes aim at Russia, and the virtue signaling happening when it comes to supporting Ukraine with a social media post, instead of helping in a way that really matters. He then gets back into the Penguins, JT Miller as a potential target he likes more and more, and how that helps you lose Rust next year. Joe Manganiello from Hollywood, the Silver Screen, and Mt. Lebanon stops by the show to talk about his new podcast on Audible, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year. Detailing Sid’s rookie campaign for the Pittsburgh PenguinsAsk Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Happy Birthday Big Ben, The Penguins start a tough stretch of the schedule tomorrow in Tampa, Pickett got his hands measured at the combine, and the MLB lockout all kick off today’s festivities. Mike Rupp joins the show for his weekly hit with Double M talking all things Penguins hockey. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark takes aim at NFL draft experts and how they almost never get their prognostications right….but seem to have a job come every draft season. Mark takes some calls on the Penguins, would you trade the first round pick if you could, and what result would justify that move He continues to parse through some potential targets for the Penguins for the trade deadline. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark ponders if the Penguins should trade that first round pick at this deadline for a rental to help them make another run at the cup. He also gives ideas to shake up the lineup without making a big trade as well. Mark gives you his Haiku for the day and talks about the Steelers narrowed down list for Free agent QBS that they might target. Jonathan Bombulie of the Trib joins the show to get some great hockey talk going, as always is the case with JB. They talk about trading the first round pick, where the Pens are tier wise in the NHL, and much much more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List – Mark talks about the MLB lockout and how he hopes that they never come to an agreement because who gives a rip about the MLB anymore. We hear from Dan Orlovsky and Rob Ninkovich on Get Up this morning talking about Russ Wilson to the Steelers and Mark applauds what Orlovsky had to say. Mark demands more Penguins calls to ride out the final hour of the show, because it’s hockey season and that’s what should be garnishing the attention 24/7 of the fans. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark plays a clip from Get Up about Russel Wilson to the Steelers, and he praises Orlovsky for using a specific term to describe the Steelers defense that is 100% spot on. Mark takes calls on the Penguins and if they are getting stale or not, before welcoming on the Ol 29er Phil Bourque for his weekly hit with the Super Genius on the show talking the Penguins big 2-0 run over the weekends action of hockey. The Daily Flair .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Pens went 2-0 over the weekend and Mark mostly likes how they looked...but can't help but feel the team has gotten stale. He gets into Steelers talk as the National and local media keep yankin and crankin to who is gonna be the next QUARTERBACK!Matt Vensel joins the show to share his thoughts on the Penguins performance over the weekend as they broke their three game losing streak and started a 2 game winning one. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark takes calls to work his way thought the final hour of the program. MR. Friday Afternoon joins the show to recap his great season and announce his return for next Football seasons picks. Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.