Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order Mark gets into depth on Jacob Trouba and the likes of him and hockey is always in it’s own way. Not only do they not care about the dirty cheap shot play in the league, but there is no accountability for it by anyone. Mark then gets back into his notion that the NHL is run by the GMs and not the Owners like say the NFL is. The GMs are the people making the decisions and influencing the board of directors to keep the league run on their terms. Scott Burnside of The Daily Faceoff joins the program for a breakdown of the Stanley Cup final between Tampa and the Colorado Avs. Scott tells us big matchups, weighs in on the goalie disparity, make his official pick and much more. Mark wraps up the hour by talking about the JuJu farewell party and we have breaking scandalous news about Conor McDavid that is just too sweet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Buccos have really been red hot lately. Remember when all the marks said that the Pirates would be running this town soon? Maybe not so soon. Mark also touches on the Cup final and who he is leaning towards in the matchup. He also poses an important question surrounding the Steelers and the QB position this coming season. The Bucco Roundup comes next and Mark talks more about the dirty hits by the Rangers as they bowed out to Tampa on Friday night. Mark Kaboly joins the show to help answer Mark’s question of will the Steelers get better QB play this season than they did with Ben last year? They go over a multitude of Steelers topics as well throughout the course of the interview No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the Steelers defense, but more specifically the people who are adamant that the defense will be elite this coming season. He gets back into the topics of the day before welcoming Dan Rosen onto the program to talk some NHL hockey 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 shares his top 5 rival sports leagues to main stream sports in history. He then transitions back into touching on LIV golf some with a caller, the Turbisky Pickett debate, and the Diontae Johnson contract situation. Dale Lolley joins the show to give us the scoop on Mini Camp now that that’s over with and we look ahead to what might be done heading towards training camp at St Vincent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Game 5 last night has the Lightning on the cusp of a third straight Cup final. Mark shares his thoughts there, offers up some questions on the Steelers and Penguins for today’s show, and touches on Diontae Johnson and his contract demands The Bucco Roundup is right before we welcome Senior NHL writer Matt Larkin on the program from the Daily Faceoff to get his thoughts on the finals, the Avs just waiting in the wings, and what the Pens might do this offseason. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the biggest food culprit when it comes to gaining weight excessively…the late night pizza. He resets the topics of the day and dives into the Pickett and Trubisky debate with the callers. Josh Yohe joins the show to update us on the Penguins and if there is even any contact with Geno or Tanger, the state of Mike Sullivan, some Free Agent types that might be out there, and they also look towards the conference finals as game 5 is tonight in MSG 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 of the fattest athletes of all time in the wake of seeing Vogelbach on the PIrates "Run" the bases last night. Mark also delivers his top 5 fat athletes ever. Brian Wacker, who covers golf for the NY Post joins the show to give us expertise on the LIV golf tour and what that means for the PGA and the game of golf in general. Mark then takes calls on the LIV tour and discusses Trubisky vs Pickett again before wrapping up the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Trubisky gonna be the starter from day 1. Remember who told you that first. Mark also touches on the NHL playoffs as game 5 is tonight and LIV golf tour which debuted today. John Buccigross of ESPN joins the show to break down the playoffs, talk about the keys for game 5 tonight, how great the AVs are and if their the overwhelming favorite, and of course some Chicken Parm talk. No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about the Steelers and three players specifically lacking in humility and how some of that will do the team well. Mark then continues to discuss the Steelers and talk about how no one can see the team as it truly is like he can, and that has been the case for a few years now. Mike Kelly of the NHL Network joins the program to lend his expertise and thoughts on the Conference Final play we’ve been witness too recently. 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 DeShaun Watson civil cases piling up, and discusses what the fallout will be around Watson. Mark then gets more into the LIV golf tour and some Steelers talk as well. Gerry Dulac joins the show to lend his expertise in both the areas of the Steelers and their Mini Camp storylines as well as weighing in with his thoughts on the LIV golf tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark is back from his trip and opens the show talking about the LIV golf tour, all the golfers that have moved to that tour, the outrage against it, and much more. Mark then delivers the Bucco roundup before taking calls on LIV and the Buccos. Mike Rupp makes his weekly visit to the show to talk all things NHL playoffs, the AVS ripping through the Oilers, are the Rangers in trouble, who’s been the best player in this Conference Finals, and much more with RupperNo QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark MaddenTim talks about what Canada had to say about the QBs and the pecking order right now. He gets into Najee and his words for the media on his weigh gain today at mini camp and what Diontae Johnson had to say about his contract as wellTim hits the phone lines in the next segment to talk about the Steelers offensive line and the Diontae Johnson contract situation. Joe Rutter of the Trib joins Tim after Steelers practice today for Mini Camp as he gives us the low down on everything that went down. -----Tim gives some gambling advice from a bit of a fringe sport to wrap up the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Aaron Donald got paid and Mike Florio put out the notion that Donald might end up in Pittsburgh or close to home before his career is all said and done.…Does Sidney Crosby have a better grasp of the Penguins future than the fans, the media, or the franchise itself? Both those topics lead off the 4 hour Also, A Baltimore Raven is pissed off at the EA Sports Madden video Game. We’ll tell you who and why.----Stan Savran joins the show for his weekly hit on the program talking all things Mini Camp with Tim and a little Penguins as well. Tim plays back what Lance Lysowksi had to say on this program yesterday about local prospect Logan Cooley ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Steelers Mini Camp stupidity opens the show Najee Harris and his “weight gain”Diontae Johnson and his potential hold in or hold out this coming camp in the midst of a new contract. Matt Canada on the QBs and the pecking order in the reps for them so far in camp. All this in more in Tim’s Open. Tim then takes a call on the Steelers QB situation before we get into the hockey talk and welcome Brian Metzer onto the program to talk conference finals and a little Penguins as well. We hear Don Koharski’s FCC gaffe last night during the Avs Oilers game to wrap up the fist hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim opens the hour talking about the Steelers offseason and how the Steelers ways have not truly changed despite the apparent change through the various hires made internally by the team. He then hits the phone lines and discusses people’s level of satisfaction in the Penguins and Steelers during the teams past 5-10 years. Lance Lysowski, formerly of this parish, was at the NHL combine covering the event and got to take in West Mifflin native Logan Cooley who is expected to go in the top 3 of this year’s NHL draft. Lance talks to us about Logan’s performance and his prospects in the NHL. Tim wraps up the show by playing a clip from Myles Jack and his relationship with the green dot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim opens up the hour by talking about Tuitt departing and what the options might be in replacing him, and why he think’s they might not be in as dire a spot when it comes to that task as some might think. He gets tweets on both Steelers and Penguins topics of the day and then Tim then plays back some thoughts that Mark had about the Tuitt situation from their Trib podcast this morning. Jesse Montano of DNVR Sports and DNVR Avalanche joins Tim to offer a preview on Avs and Oilers as game four in the Western Conference Finals is tonight with the Avs a win away from the Cup. Tim wraps up the hour talking about the breaking news of Aaron Donald’s record breaking contract restructure that has him the highest paid non QB to ever play the game of football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden Tim opens discussing this time of year in the sports calender when you are a football heavy town, who’s hockey team has gotten the nasty habit of getting bounced in the first round lately, it can get kind of dry. He wonders what it will take for both teams to end their playoff win droughts. Tim then tells you How the Andre Vasilevsky blocker phenomenon reminds me of something Penguins related from years passedWe hear a clip from Tim and Mark’s podcast from this morning with Mark’s thoughts on the Penguins free agency and the goaltending. Tim wraps up the hour by telling you some nominees for the college football hall of fame with local ties, and some news surrounding Duquesne basketball.,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark gets back into Batko’s piece on Mason and how Ben didn’t train him or have any interest in that task. He wonders if Ben’s mentorship wouldv’e made any difference in Mason’s career development. He takes calls on that very topic as well as the Penguins and how they should address the remaining free agents on their roster for this offseason ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X We start the second hour by talking some Riverhounds soccer ahead of their game against Detroit City this Saturday at home. John Krysinsky of Pittsburgh Soccer Now joins the show to talk about the Hounds so far this season. Mark then gets into some twitter reaction to Penguins topics and sifts through them before getting back to the donut topic in honor of national donut day Matt Vensel of the PG joins the show to talk about the Penguins offseason, the free agents both Geno and Tanger plus the guys below the line, and much more with Double M including taking a look at the conference finals in both leagues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark opens the show talking Steelers and what Mason had to say about Ben mentoring him yesterday in the locker room. He touches on some Penguins topics as well as looking at the Avs shutting out Edmonton last night. It’s national donut day as well so donut talk is at the top of mind as well. Brian Batko, the man who Mason expressed his feelings about Ben’s mentorship role too in the locker room yesterday joins the show to talk about that, the QB battle that will ensue, and how the D line replaces Tuitt now that his retirement has been made official No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark then talks about the Steelers and offers up 45 seconds to anyone that can give a reason why the Steelers will make the playoffs this coming season before he offers up his retort. He also touches on the Dustin Johnson controversy in golf and the Saudi League LIV. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X We kick off the second hour today by talking pucks with Josh Yohe of the Athletic. Josh and Mark talk Free Agents from the Penguins and some interesting things Josh has written recently at the Athletic. Mark tells you about JuJu and his farewell to Pittsburgh that he has planned We then continue the great hockey talk on today’s program as we welcome Stephen Whyno from the AP onto the program to talk Rangers and Tampa in the East and McDavid v Mackinnon in the WestMark then wraps up the hour talking about Rudolph making another comment on Ben not helping him when he broke into the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark continues to discuss the Steph Tuitt retirement and where it leaves the Steelers. He also discusses what he’s hearing in regards to term and length of what Vinny Trochek is going to want this offseason. We continue to talk Steelers and welcome Ray Fitipaldo of the Post Gazette onto the program to get his thoughts on the Stephon Tuitt situation and much more OTA story lines surrounding the team No QuarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.