Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. The Steelers return for day two of training camp and all eyes are on the sidelines where Diontae Johnson is while he continues to hold out. Mark is joined by Bryan DeArdo to offer his predictions on how the quarterback battle will play out and where the Steelers will finish in the AFC North. NO QUARTER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST. Tim Benz joins Mark to offer his thoughts on the Diontae Johnson hold in and to set realistic expectations of depth players at camp who actually have a shot at earning a spot on the final roster. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER. Training camp is underway for the Steelers and low and behold, Diontae Johnson is doing a hold in. Mark blames Tomlin for being too much of a pushover with the players and he credits Ben Roethlisberger for being right about his comments that the NFL is now a "me first" league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE. Mark is joined by Wes Uhler who is live from training camp to report on his expectations of the quarterback battle and how the Steelers are handling certain players who are holding in at camp. NO QUARTER.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark resets the QB battle that really isn't a thing at Steelers Camp. USA Today made their season predictions for every NFL Teams record onto the show and we welcome the author of those predictions Nate Davis onto the show to discuss ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark gets more specific with his Mt Rushmore by delivering sport specific Mt Rushmores for the Pittsburgh sports scene. Stan Savran joins the show and joins in on the MT Rushmore talk, before Mark and Stan talk all about Steelers training camp ahead of day one of practice tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Steelers move in day was today and Mark talks about the QB battle that isn't when it comes to the Steelers at Camp. Mark then talks to Dale Lolley from camp to get his take on the storylines as camp starts and if they still do the infamous run test on day 1. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about Barry Bonds and shares some stats that illustrate his overwhelming dominance. He gets back into the Pickett Big Ben debate, Caddyshack, Goodfellas v Godfather and all the topics of the day. ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark is joined by Mike Decourcey from the Sporting News to talk Steelers Training Camp as that kicks off in just a few days in Latrobe, and about a city specific MT Rushmore project Mike is working on. Mark reads some interesting emails that he got during the show and continues to take calls on Caddyshack and other topics of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Steelers Camp is right around the corner, and Mark talks about Pickett vs Big Ben comparisons and how they are ridiculous. Pierre McGuire joins the show for the best hockey talk around with one of the best hockey guys going. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST Mark talks about Juan Soto being made to take a commercial flight to the All Star Game, and where his agent placed the blame for the atrocity. Jeff Petry, the newest Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman joins the show to talk about what attracted him to coming back to America, if the Penguins were a wish list team for him, how he fits in playing style wise, and what type of defenseman he plays best opposite of. ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark gives you the real talk when it comes to the state of Pitt football these days and how they will become a feeder school for bigger programs as NIL and the transfer continues to grow in reach. He asks for feedback on the Pitt topic of the day, and how he can see the forest through the trees when it comes to the program. Bob Errey joins the show to talk about the state of the Penguins, the Kapanen deal, and how he feels 3 ICE is going, which he is a part of on the broadcast side, and how he views the league so far in its infancy Matt Bartkowski makes a surprise call into the show to talk to Mark just about life in general, what’s new with him and share his opinion on the news of Vince McMahon retiring. Mark gets more into Vince stepping down from WWE, as it’s a big time story that just moved across the ticker so worthy of discussion despite it being wrestling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark opensy what Ben had to say in his PG interview with Ron Cook about who wanted him back and who didn’t in the Steelers organization, how he thought his performance went last year, and his thoughts on the culture of the Steelers right now. Mark also talks the interesting dynamic of the QB battle at Steelers Camp and touches on Narduzzi once again after taking him to task all day yesterday and mentions how Pitt football is in serious trouble. The Bucco Round-up is yet again very uneventful as the Buccos start back up for the second half tonight. Mark comments about how gutless Pitt fans are, who never want to discuss anything. We begin to set the table for Latrobe and Training Camp opening up next week with the story lines to keep an eye on at camp, Ben’s comments today about his last season and the state of the Steelers, THE QB dynamic at camp, how many position battles are there actually at camp, and much more. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark lays into Coach Duzz after the comments he made during the podcast he was recently on and how much of an ass he made himself look like….yet again. Penguins great and Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen joins Mark to talk about the 3 ICE competition heading to PPG Paints this Saturday. Joe talks about his team’s hot start and first place standing in the league as of right now, the style of coaching 3 on 3, and much more with Double M. Mark takes a few calls on the Kapanen deal and also touches on a soccer note about Man United. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.