Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark was going to add all the "fans" bitching and moaning about the Steelers being screwed to the list. BUT. with the news of the game being pushed back yet again...the Steelers are getting the short end of the stick here. So HEY, RAVENS....We take calls on the game being moved again and Mark talks about what he thinks should come down on the Ravens punishment wise. Andrew Brandt, the former NFL executive for the Packers and current columnist at the MMQB for Sports Illustrated joins the show to try and make sense of the mess this Ravens outbreak has made in the NFL schedule. Also talks some Chiefs and how the Steelers match up with them. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - We take a look around College football starting with Sarah Fuller the girl who kicked for Vanderbilt and Mark has a take about her winning SEC player of the week. We discover that Steelers Ravens game is in jeopardy again after another positive came out from today's round of testing.Bryan DeArdo from CBS Sports joins us to talk about Steelers Ravens being up in the air as news continues to break regarding the game.We finally find out the game was pushed to Wednesday, and Mark shares his thoughts about the latest postponement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Still lots of moving pieces when it comes to the Ravens and Steelers game tomorrow as we await today's tests and the green light from the NFL. Mark talks about the NFL and their handling of Covid, specifically that farce of a game between the Broncos and the Saints yesterdayOur football guru Matt Williamson jumps on the program to break down the Ravens game...again... and talk about the NFL action from Sunday including Brady Mahomes. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Special List today as Mark goes machine gun style and adds several items to the List. Speaking of Machine, the Machine joins us to make his picks after going 2-1 last week to bring him to just one game under .500 on the season. We take calls about the game being delayed and the potential for an asterisk on the Steelers "perfect" record if the game gets ruled a forfeit. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Pro Football Focus called the Steelers the most overrated team in the NFL and Mark takes aim at that. We welcome Greg Bishop, senior writer from Sports Illustrated onto the show to talk about the Steelers Ravens game being postponed and some other NFL topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The game has been moved yet again, this time to Tuesday night on NBC. Tuesday Night Football. Mark discusses this and asks for callers to air out their angst on the Steelers getting SCREWED LIKE ALWAYS BY THE LEAGUE. Craig Wolfley joins the program for the best football talk in town as he talks the Steelers Ravens being postponed and break down the matchup...if the game ever gets played.COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds someone to the List who is committing atrocities when it comes to how they are using the condiment ketchup. We welcome Dejan Kovacevic onto the program to talk Steelers and the game being delayed. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Madden is joined by Dejan Kovacevic for his weekly hit with the Super Genius talking Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark is joined by America's greatest football writer Peter King from NBC Sports to talk NFL and the SteelersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Not the traditional Nemo today as Mark instead eulogizes all time great futbol player Diego Maradona in the wake of the news of his passing earlier today. Mark then gives you his top 10 list when it comes to the Steelers MVP this season. We then welcome the greatest football writer in America Peter King onto to the show to talk about the Covid situation, the Steelers and the rest of the AFC as we get close to the stretch run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The game has been postponed until Sunday so the Ravens can try and get their Covid cases under control. Mark takes calls about the game getting postponed. We have some hockey talk with Josh Yohe as he and Mark discuss when is the NHL going to actually start and what do you think it might look. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Chris Simms was the latest in a parade of idiots to disrespect Ben and he makes the list today. Chase Claypool is also getting his fair share of disrespect as well when it comes to the national media love fest of the rookies. We welcome Jeff Kerr who covers the NFL for CBS Sports to talk about the NFLs young QBs, the AFC hierarchy and how Pittsburgh matches up against Kansas City in the AFC Championship game that seems inevitable. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark takes on Thanksgiving food and what are the absolute top of the top when it comes to the menu on Turkey Day. We take some calls on Big Ben being the MVP and what he would have to do. Is going 16-0 going to be enough? Mark discusses with the callers. Stan Savran makes his weekly appearance on the program to talk Steelers football with Double M. We continue the conversation of Big Ben and why he seems to be getting the disrespect from the national media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Tom Brady really sucked last night, and AB didn't do jack himself either. Mark wonders if this is just it for Tom Brady. Ravens keep having Covid positive tests come up before the game before Pittsburgh on turkey day. Mark then tells you what Ben has to do to guarantee him getting the MVP award for this season. We welcome Vinnie Iyer from The Sporting News onto the program to talk some Brady and the Bucs before we get to the Steelers. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Penn State continues to drag their football program through the mud. On top of their 0-5 start, James Franklin hasn't done them any favors since the story broke open about Franklin telling one of his former players not to report a fight to police. Franklin and company easily find themselves on today's list. Ben Shpigel of The New York Times joins Mark to offer a national perspective on if the Steelers are over or underrated. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark thinks the Steelers are going to run all over the Ravens on Thursday night. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN's First Take believes that the Steelers, despite their 10-0 record, are an overrated football team. Mark disagrees. Chris Adamski joins the show to break down the Steelers win in Jacksonville and look ahead to Baltimore and stopping Lamar Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The Steelers are 10-0 and you are lying to yourself if you say Ben isn't the reason the team stands where it is today. And it's not just about the return to form after major elbow surgery, it's about his football I.Q. Our football gure Matt Williamson joins the show to break down the win over the Jaguars and what could happen with the the Covid wave hitting the Ravens. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - After a week of hearing lists ranking the QBs in the NFL, and years of not blaming Bell and AB for the antics that took place in the locker room and off the field, Mark is ready for a greatest hits version of the list to call out all of those who have disrespected Ben during his MVP-caliber season this year. Machine come on the show to make his picks as he tries to redeem himself after going 0-3 last week. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - The 1972 Dolphins were the last and only team to ever finish an NFL season undefeated and as Super Bowl champions. Drew Brees was placed on the IR and the Saints are going with Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston this Sunday. Mark gives his two cents on the questionable quarterback call. Dale Lolley from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins the show to talk about the Jaguars and how much of any chance that the Jags actually have of winning the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Gov Wolf is asking the Steelers to wear a mask when they take the field on Sunday against the Jaguars. Will that really make a difference in stopping the spread of Covid? If you're a Jaguars fan or you think the game on Sunday will be close at all, Mark has some bad news for you. It's then time for the greatest football talk in town as Craig Wolfley the Steelers great joins Mark to break down the game this Sunday against Jacksonville. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark is very unhappy with the website Deadspin. He's been happy with them for a long time but decideds to add them to the list becasue of an artile that was recently posted about Curt Schilling being undeserving of the Hall of Fame because of his political views. Mark takes your calls about Ben's season and the Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark is convinced Ben purposely targets a different guy every week not just because of how defenses cover the offensive weapons, but because Ben wants to keep the defenses guessing. Frank Schwab from Yahoo Sports joins the show to break down the national perspective of Ben's come back season and the Steelers' perfect record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 Opening Monologue - Mark has just about had it with all the Ben slander. Another list radnking the top-10 quarterbacks from this year was made, and once again Ben was lef off. Is it really that good of an idea for the Steelers to lose a game this season before the playoffs to take the pressure off? Should the Steelers go for gold? Gerry Dulac joins Mark for his weekly segment getting you set for this weekend's matchup against the Jaguars. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark is not happy with the transition of live concerts to streamed concerts due to Covid-19 and adds the new wave of concerts to the list. Mark takes calls from sports fans from Pittsburgh who are fans of other teams from around the country and the world. Dejan Kovacevic’s joins the show in studio for his weekly hit with MM. A ton of Steelers talk including the lack of a running game, the road to 16-0, and how the Steelers match up with other AFC juggernauts. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dejan Kovacevic's weekly visit to the Mark Madden Show studios as they discuss the Steelers at length and then how Covid-19 protocols moving forward will affect all sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley joins the super genius for the entire second hour of the show as he does every Wednesday. They talk the Steelers' perfect record, the illegitimacy of college football, and tons more sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Some people believe that politics have supplanted sports as the number one talking point and as the number one form of competition. It certainly shows in the TV ratings, as The Masters were the latest major sporting event to lose viewers compared to last year's numbers. The Steelers hear all your worries about the "trap game" looming against the Jaguars this weekend. Mark tells you why it shouldn't matter to you what this game is considered by Tomlin and company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark addresses the continued disrespect that Big Ben gets from the national media, this time regarding the short list of MVP front runners right now. We discuss why ratings are down in all of sports using the Masters ridiculous drop in ratings as a jumping off point and take calls on the subject. Tim Benz joins the show to tackle the ratings question in sports and then gets into the Steelers and the running game problems...if they even are a problem, and where the first loss on the schedule might be. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - The NBA just sucks. And what James Harden is trying to do right now sucks even more. Mark talks about that and how athletes under contract down run these leagues in regards to breaking a signed agreement. We take calls on the Steelers running game or the lack there of. Stan Savran joins the show for his weekly hit with the Super G, talking Steelers and if the short passing game is good enough to replace the lack of a running game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The Steelers and their running game. Does the lack of any semblance of the same ground attack we saw earlier in the season worry you about the Steelers prospects vs say a Kansas City? Mark tells you how he feels. Thanksgiving coming up, and people might be arrested for having their grandmother over for turkey dinner. The Masters ratings totally bombed this year... have to wonder why? Mark talks about a great Tomlin quote from coaches press conference earlier today and talks about some other things to come from the presser. John Czarnecki covers the NFL for Fox Sports and he joins the show to talk some Steelers and look at the rest of the AFC and the NFL COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds the Penguins new alternate jerseys to the list. We take some calls on the Steelers.Howard Balzer of Sports Illustrated and Sirius XM NFL Radio joins the show to talk about that amazing hail mary in the Cardinals game and give his thoughts on the Steelers to this point and where they stand in the AFC hierarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Dustin Johnson won the Masters this past weekend, but it wasn't the story that dominated Sunday at Augusta. Mark talks about what Nick Chubb did at the end of the Browns game Sunday, and discusses Pine Richland dropping down a class based on their enrollment. Robert Mays host of The Athletic's Football Show and NFL writer for the Athletic joins the show to break down the Steelers from a national perspective and to take a look around the rest of the AFC hierarchy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Don't look now '72 Dolphins....but the Pittsburgh Stillers are knocking on your door! Steelers still need to run the ball more to be successful long term in Mark's eyes. The defense solved it's third down problem against the Bengals, and Tomlin and Danny Smith deserve some credit for fixing their kick protection problems. Avery Williamson made his debut but it didn't go as Mark may have expected. Our Football guru Matt Williamson joins the show to break down the win over the Bengals, what's wrong with the Steelers run game, and who might be the Steelers first loss on the upcoming schedule. COAST TO COAST!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds another thing that is pissing him off the the never ending and ever growing list. Machine comes on the show to make his picks and he is on a hot streak folks so quite literally get them while they are hot.ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark gets back into the major breaking news with baseball and the Miami Marlins. We take calls on the Steelers and if they are as their record says they are. Simmi Buttar covers the NFL for the AP and he joins us on the show to give his thoughts on the STeeelers the AFC and some other NFL topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - We gotta football game this Sunday, Steelers and Bengals and Mark tells you what he misses the most from this game and you won't agree with him...but he's right as always. Also had some major breaking news in the world of baseball that Mark discusses.It's then time for the greatest football talk in town as Craig Wolfley the Steelers great joins Mark to break down the game this Sunday against Cincy and to discuss the Steelers defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark takes aim at some of the greatest losers out there in sports, who were undoubdetly great, even hall of fame level talents, but fall short of the ultimate prize, a championship. Arthur Moats the former Steelers linebacker and current analyst for Steelers Nation Radio joins the show for some great Steelers talk discussing stopping the run and if the team is as good as their 8-0 record says they are. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark takes on the Steelers back up quarterback and how he longs for a backup that inspired hope when he came into the game and not automatic despair. Mark continues to take calls throughout the hour about the Steelers defense and the AFC hierarchy to this point. Mark reads some disturbing stats on the Steelers defense that are red flags and callers discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening monologue - The Steelers run defense has been very shaky for the Steelers and Mark knows why. Mark also asks some important questions regarding the Steelers and their record, and also talks some about how college football is just being ravaged by Covid. Gerry Dulac joins Mark for his weekly segment getting you set for this weekends matchup against the Bengals and Ben and his Covid watch for Sunday. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds someone on the Steelers sideline to the list after a terribly bone headed decision over the weekend in Dallas. Mark takes calls on the Steelers start and how confident you are in the shaky nature of the 8-0 recordDejan Kovacevic joins Mark in studio for his weekly hit with the Super Genius. A ton of Steelers talk including the Covid outbreak, and problems with the defense and the offense that need to be addressed. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dejan Kovacevic's weekly visit to the Mark Madden Show studios as they discuss the Steelers at length and then sneak in a little NHL talk at the end of the segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley joins the Super G in studio for the entire hour to co host the show as he does every Wednesday. They talk the Big Lebowski sequel, missing hockey, and a whole lot of Steelers talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - We are all on Ben watch. Did he test negative today? What about tomorrow? Ben watch for the rest of the week cause if he don't clear protocol...it's Rudolph time. Mark is curious about Avery Williamson's role as his practice reps go up this week with Vince Williamson's absence. Mark is a little sick of the non stop over saturation of football and wishes for the days when hockey was played in November like it should be. He starts up a hockey conversation cause even without it being played it's always a good time to talk hockey.Mike Jones of USA Today Sports joins the show to talk Steelers, the NFL's contingency plan of expanding the playoffs, and some other NFL topics of the week. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark speaks his mind about an atrocity that has been committed in this latest Presidential election result. Mark goes through some questions about the Steelers that are must listen too. For example, if the Steelers were a sushi roll, what roll would they be? And much much more. Jeremy Fowler the Senior NFL reporter joins the show to talk about the Steelers and some other NFL topics.ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark expands on his takes on how the Steelers handled the whole Covid situation. We take a call about the Cincy game this week and if there's any reason to worry about that. Stan Savran the Godfather joins the show to talk Steelers Covid outbreak, the NFL contigency playoff plan, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark talks about the covid situation that has broken out with the Pittsburgh Steelers and how the team handled it with Vance McDonald. Mark also talks about what Pat Narduzzi had to say in regards to Notre Dame.Mark expands on the Notre Dame topic and then we welcome Mike Decourcy from the Sporting News onto the show to talk about ND and the ACC and some Steelers talk as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - There is a shocking person added to the list today and you are not going to believe who it is until you hear it. We continue to take calls on the Steelers game and Tomlins decision making. We found out who on the Steelers was added to the Covid 19 list and Mark has thoughts about that. Mark Kaboly joins the program to give his thoughts on the player who caught Covid and how the team handled it, the game against Dallas and the upcoming stretch of bad opponents and where a possible stinker might pop up. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark doesn't trust a key member of the Steelers operation and spells out why he doesn't have trust in him and the team. We hear from Colin Cowherd and how he feels about the Steelers 8-0 start and Steelers Nation you are NOT going to like what you hear, but you can't say that it's wrong. Brian Batko from the Post Gazette joins the show to break down the win from the Steelers in Dallas, what flaws showed themselves in the game and how good are the Steelers really. We also have breaking news about a positive case of Covid on the Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Steelers defeat the Cowboys and move to 8-0....but you're not going to like how Mark feels about the team following the near shocking upset. Mark doesn't see how the Steelers he's watched add up to an 8-0 team citing never playing a full 60 minutes and continuing to play down to competition. Our football guru Matt Williamson joins the show to break down the win against the Cowboys, talk about the apparent flaws with the team and also take a look at some of the rest of the NFL's story lines from the weekend. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds another thing pissing him off to the list. Machine joins the show to make his picks after going 3-0 last week. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.