Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LISTASK MARK ANYTHING!!It's then time for The Hockey Night Show and we are joined by Matt Vensel to kick things off and preview the game tonight against the Islanders on Long Island. Mark then takes some calls about the Penguins before handing things over to the Penguins pregame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDERMark talks about Big Ben and the Steelers. Josh Yohe joins the show to give his thoughts about the Penguins hires at GM and President of Hockey Ops, talk about the goalie problem plaguing this team, and the game tonight on Long Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Steelers legend and All-Time great Alan Faneca joins Mark on the show to talk about his induction into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2021 class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark talks Penguins to start off the show. He talks some Steelers and gives a monologue about Alan Faneca's career. A true Pittsburgh Steeler.Faneca then joins Mark on the show to talk about his induction into the Hall of Fame for the 2021 class. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released their list of inducties, and Mark is absolutely disgusted by some of these acts on this list. So he adds them to his list. Mark takes some more calls on the Penguins and the front office hires.We then play back our interview with Ron Hextall because hey you gotta hear what the new GM has to say. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark is joined by Penguins new President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke to talk about why he took the job, what his role will be, why Pittsburgh, and what we should expect.Mark takes calls about the new hires from the Penguins, but the second the calls dip off, he pisses you off by talking about how soft and whiny TJ Watt is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The Penguins new hire for President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke joins Mark on the show to discuss taking the job, why Pittsburgh, and what his plans are going to be as President of Hockey Ops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening MonologueMark gives his thoughts on the Penguins new hires now that a day has passed. The Penguins New hire at GM Ron Hextall joins Mark for a great interview about the team and where the franchise is heading under the new front office.Mike Rupp makes his weekly appearance with the Super Genius to talk about the hires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The Penguins New hire at GM Ron Hextall joins Mark for a great interview about the team and where the franchise is heading under the new front office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowley talks to Matt Vensel about the Penguin news of the day. Mark calls in to give his thoughts on the hires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Rob Rossi joins Adam to talk about the Penguins new hires from today. We then welcome Stan Savran onto the show for The Godfather's weekly hit here on The X. Crowley and Stan talk all about the hire and where the Penguins go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley fills in for Mark Madden. Penguins hired their GM Ron Hextall and Brian Burke was named President of Hockey Ops. Mark Madden calls into the show to give his takes on the Penguin hires from this afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark joins his own show to discuss the Penguins naming Ron Hextall GM and Brian Burke President of Hockey Operations with fill in host Adam Crowley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowley talks about the AB redemption story and how it is total BS. He also talks some Bruce Arians vs Mike Tomlin.Jesse Marshall joins the show to talk about the Penguins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowley talks Steelers Penguins and Super Bowl.Phil Bourque joins the show for his usual hit on the show. The ol'29er talks with Crowley about the Penguins PP, POJ and his play, and the goalie problem. He also gives Crowley a new nickname so special stuff here on The X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowl man talks about the Super Bowl and Tom Brady's legacy as the GOAT. The Super Genius calls in from Vegas to get his Super Bowl takes out with the Crowl Man. Crowley takes a listen to Kevin Harlan's call of the streaker who ran onto the field toward the end of the Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST Machine makes Super Bowl PicksBrian Metzer joins to talk about the Penguins big game against the Islanders this Saturday night.ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER We welcome Steve Levy, the voice of Monday Night Football and longtime Sportcenter anchor for ESPN onto the show. Mark and Steve talk all about the Super Bowl in what's must listen stuff. Mark takes calls about the Super Bowl, Steelers and the Penguins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X We welcome Steve Levy, the voice of Monday Night Football and longtime Sportcenter anchor for ESPN onto the show. Mark and Steve talk all about the Super Bowl in what's must listen stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark opens up the show with some Super Bowl talk as he previews the Big Game this Sunday. He of course also gets into the Steelers talk of the day and Penguins talk ahead of the weekend matchup with the Isles on Long Island. We then get the hockey talk really going as we welcome Arm Dog, Colby Armstrong joins Mark to talk Penguins and their games ahead, and also some GM search talk.NO QUARTER!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - The Top 5 at 5 takes over The List today. Mark gives you his top 5 Super Bowl Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday. We then welcome Mikey from the Kiss Morning Freak Show onto the show to debate with Mark about the best Super Bowl Snacks. Mark then gives a quick Steelers note before we welcome Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports onto the show to talk all about the Super Bowl. Mark and Frank talk about the matchup which might be the best of all time, especially at the QB position, the coaching matchup, and a little gambling side of the game as well. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - OK. It's time for Mark to fix the Penguins power play, and it involves a young player that should excite a lot of people. Mark also talks about who the Penguins should go to for advice on the PP, but they won't. He then takes some calls about the Penguins and about Super Bowl snacks before we welcome Josh Yohe onto the program for his weekly visit with Mark. They talk about the Penguins PP at length, look at the next 3 games, talk about the goalies and the GM search.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark opens up by talking Penguins, specifically the GM search and who he would like to see as well as what his conclusion is to Drury denying an interview. He also talks the abysmal Penguins power play. We got the Super Bowl this weekend, and we talk food later in the show but Mark gives a little preview first. He then talks about the story Kordell wrote in the Players Tribune about what he went through in his time as a Steeler. Mark addresses how dark of a time that was for the Steelers and the city and how the rumors were entirely false. We then welcome Troy Loney, Penguins alumni, onto the program as this weeks '91 Penguin as Mark and Troy talk about that playoff run that brought the first Stanley Cup to Pittsburgh. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - The top 5 at 5 replaces the list today as Mark lays out his top 5 Bill Murray Movies of all time. Then takes calls about Bill Murray.We then welcome the star of the new movie Boss Level, Frank Grillo onto the show to talk about the movie, his starring role in two of The Purge movies, and of course his thoughts on the Super Bowl.Mark takes a few more calls before we get to ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Dejan Kovacevic makes his weekly appearance on the show to talk Penguins with the Super G.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - Mark talks about Lebron James vs Courtside Karen which stems from the Lakers and Hawks game a couple nights back. Mark chooses his side in the epic feud for the ages. Mark takes calls on Bill Murray movies because sports is dead in this town. Dejan Kovacevic then joins the show for his weekly hit with Mark as they talk some Penguins. Mark keeps fielding calls about the Penguins and the best Bill Murray Movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark opens up the show with some Steelers talk before getting into the Penguins even though they will be off for the rest of the week. Mike Rupp joins the show to talk about the GM search including one of his colleagues having his hat thrown in the ring. They also talk about the problems with the Penguins PP and the goal tending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Mark combines the list and the Top 5 at 5 today as he talks about the top 5 things about the move Groundhog Day, one of the greatest movies ever made. And if you don't like it or think that....Mark also reveals the message behind the movie. Mark then takes some calls on Groundhog Day before we welcome Tim Benz to the program to talk about the Steelers and the offensive line hire from within, the Penguins and the problems with the PP and goalie, and of course Tim's opinion on Groundhog Day and what he thinks the message is of the movie. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - We gotta take an in depth look at the Penguins PP. It flat out stinks. And Mark tells you exactly who is at fault. He then takes some calls before welcoming on the Godfather Stan Savran to talk some Steelers with Mark before finishing off with some good hockey talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark starts by talking about the game last night in New York and the Penguins PP which was just abysmal. JuJu also said something dumb on the Doug Gottlieb show where he didn't show any regret for what he said about "The Browns Is The Browns" Mark talks about the Mickey Callaway situation, and how it further proves it's not what you do, but who you are. He also gives Pat Mcafee credit for saving Nesbit Lanes. Jonathan Bombulie of the Trip joins the show next to break down the Penguins and what the heck happened in that game against New York on the Power Play, if Jarry can get it together, and what the overall outlook for the team seems right now. Pat Mcafee then surprises the show as he calls in to vent about the Penguins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Pitt Basketball was talking all this junk after beating Duke, oh they're back, Capel is a genius, they're going to the tourna-SPLAT. SPLAT. SPLAT. Another collapse that is all so typical of Pitt football or basketball these days. ASK MARK ANYTHING!! It's then time for The Hockey Night Show ahead of Pens and Rangers tonight at MSG. Mark is joined by Mike Defabo of the Post Gazette to start off the show and to break down the game tonight in depth, as well as discuss the news surrounding the Devils game tomorrow night being delayed. He also takes hockey calls about anything related to Penguins or Hockey before heading into Penguins and Rangers Network pre-game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - Mark tells you exactly like it is when it comes to the Steelers right now. Straight no chaser facts that begs the question, can all of these problems be fixed or addressed in this one single offseason? MInor Steelers news breaks about the hiring of a new offensive line coach, or should I say promotion of offensive line coach, because that's all the Steelers seem to do these days. Promote from within, cause that will lead to change. We get back into the hockey talk next as we welcome the Hall of Famer Mike Lange onto the program for his weekly hit with the Super G. Mike and Mark discuss POJ and the great start to his career, the goaltending problems, Crosby still being Crosby, Rutherford resigning and finding a replacement GM, and much much more. Mark then gets into some breaking news and other news of the day around sports including the Pirates selling tickets to Spring Training games. He also talks at length about the Klemm promotion and how it is a cheapstake move on the Steelers part.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Penguins play the final leg at MSG tonight looking to sweep the Rangers and Mark talks about how they absolutely MUST pull off the sweep on a team in the basement of the East right now. He also gets into the big trade over the weekend in the NFL with Stafford going to the Rams for Goff and first round picks Mark then gets into JuJU bragging about getting free Chipotle on twitter last night...meanwhile most of the country is starving and out of work. This is what it's all about. Matt Williamson our Football Guru joins us and Mark throws a couple Steelers topics at him related to the draft and who the Steelers should take, before getting into a full breakdown of the Super Bowl this Sunday. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - This list today is a spicy one, and you might want to be sitting down if your a Steelers fan before you hear this one...Mark takes a call about the Penguins and their future GM search. We then continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Penguins first Stanley Cup by welcoming Jay Caufield onto the show to reminisce about that magical season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - Tristan Jarry leads the league in a category that you don't want to lead the league in and Mark talks about that and what could be troubling times between the pipes for the Penguins. Mark then talks some more about the Steelers and Penguins before we welcome Ryan Whitney, ex of the Pens and USA Olympian, onto the show to talk about the Penguins, the NHL, and what Whitney's up too now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Big Ben said he doesn't care how much he gets paid next year, but really, he will see all that money over the course of signing bonuses paid out on a contract extension that he will not fulfill. He also gets into some Penguins talk and WOOF, that was a tough one last night in Boston. The defense is just in shambles. TJ Houshmanzadeh, I'm not double checking that spelling, said something interesting about the Steelers and Big Ben. We then welcome Colby Armstrong for his weekly hit to talk about the debacle last night in Boston and quickly get into Rutherford resigning. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Rob Rossi jumps on the Mark Madden Show to talk with Mark about Yohe and his story at the Athletic about Rutherford. Rob talks with Mark about the situation surrounding his sudden departure from the team, shifts the focus toward where the Penguins might go to replace Jim Rutherford, and where the team goes from here. ASK MARK ANYTHING! The Hockey Night Show takes over the last half hour of the show as we lead right into the Penguins Network pregame ahead of Pens and Bruins tonight. Mark breaks down the game and takes calls about anything....about hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - Somebody tweeted about how the Steelers haven't been able to replace Heath Miller at Tight End. Eric Ebron, of course, saw that and felt the need to reply. This Steelers teams just gets harder and harder to root for. All talk and entitlement from far too many of these players. Josh Yohe jumps on the program to talk about the Jim Rutherford situation, squash some of the BS that is floating around out there surrounding his resignation, talks about possble candidates for the next Penguins GM, and they discuss the game tonight between the Penguins and the Bruins. The List moves up to the end of the second hour today to make way for a full slate of hockey talk next hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark is joined by Jim Rutherford to discuss his sudden resignation from the Penguins, his great tenure as the team's GM, and what might be next for Jim Rutherford in his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE - The dust is starting to settle around Jim Rutherford and the news of his resignation. Mark talks about some of the far fetched reasons being floated around out there, and tells you what could have really been the reason. But why just take Mark's word for it when we could talk to the man himself.Jim Rutherford calls into the show to talk to Mark about his decision, some of the dumber rumors surrounding it, his tenure with the Penguins winning back to back cups, and where he goes from here in the future. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mike Rupp joins the show to kick things off for the final hour. Rupper and Mark discuss the GMJR news of the day and Rupper gives his thoughts on the news. The List comes after Rupper today and leads right into Dejan's usual hit on the show, talking Penguins and GMJR with the Super G. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Dejan Kovacevic from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins Mark on the show for his weekly hit, discussing GMJR for the most partSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The Crowl Man Adam Crowley joins Mark for the entire second hour of the show as he always does on Wednesday. They discuss the shocking news of GMJR resigning at length, and get into some Steelers talk as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE - Wow, well things certainly ramped up in speed today. GMJR announced his resignation from the Penguins this afternoon. Mark talks all about GMJR for the first two segments, the great legacy he leaves behind in Pittsburgh. We then shift focus to the Super Bowl briefly as Mark welcomes on Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Head Coach for your Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill Cowher! Bill and Mark preview the big game in two Sundays and also talk a bit about the Steelers. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Matt Murray had a rough go of it last night in his game against the Canucks. Perhaps the Penguins just caught lightening in a bottle with Murray in the two Stanley Cup Years. Mark then gets back into the Hall of Fame vote for baseball being revealed today and just how much of a joke it really is. ASK MARK ANYTHING!! It's then time for The Hockey Night Show as Mark welcomes Seth Rorabaugh from the Trib to kick things off and talk all Penguins and Bruins ahead of the game tonight. Mark then opens it up to asking him anything....about hockey before we turn things over to the Penguins Radio Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - Mark ponders if it is possible that when BA "retired" from the Steelers, even though he was fired because, it sure doesn't look like BA is retired right now. Mark wonders if that can be traced back to the beginning of the end of the Steelers as contenders. He gives a quick Penguins take before taking a call about the Steelers running game and if it can actually change that much for the Steelers under Matt CanadaStan Savran joins the show for his weekly hit with Double M getting into some Steelers topics and talking Penguins ahead of their game with the Bruins tonight as well Mark wants to get the hockey talk going ahead of the Pens and Bruins tonight and talks about the lines that he would roll out tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE -Well Well Well.... Marks breaking news certainly caused quite the stir last night on twitter, with all three Watt brothers joining in! That's the Subway Trifecta! Mark stands by his source and his reporting. It's possible for a pro athlete to lie. There is a hockey game tonight you know. A rather large one. Mark talks about the Penguins to close out the open before taking some calls about the Watt situation and the Steelers dysfunction. We then welcome the great Paul Steigerwald onto the show to break down the Penguins ahead of their game with Boston tonight.NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - The STeelers offensive line doesn't have many bright spots for the future, and the center position is no exception. Mark talks about the Steelers hiring a Tight Ends coach and more about Canada. He also touches on the MLB breaking news that the DH and expanded playoff was shot down today in the owners meeting. Baseball loves to sabotage Mark then takes some phone calls about TJ Watt blowing off his exit meeting, and some Penguins talk as well. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - The Pirates traded Jameson Taillon to the Yankees over the weekend, and that was the right move. Double M fully endorses burning it down to the ground and stocking the farm. The question is will they develop them right and execute a legit rebuild? And will they spend what's needed to get the team to championship level? We all probably know the answer to that unfortunately....Mark then gets into the Penguins more, and how unreal it is that they are 4-2 right now after the games they've played. He also touches on LeFleur blowing the game yesterday more so than you can remember a coach blowing a game in recent memory. It's then very exciting to welcome on the ollll 29'er Phil Bourque for his first of many appearances with Madden during hockey season. 29'er gives his thoughts about Kapanen, Geno slumping, the resilience of the Penguins, and they look ahead to this weeks series with the Boston Bruins. Mark then closes out the hour by getting back into the Steelers and their token interviews at OC after the news broke that Canada has the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE - Mark has got some real juicy Steelers news that he breaks. He gets into Rodgers and Championship Sunday's action and of course gets into some Penguins talk. Mark points out something a little quirky with Tristan Jarry and his stick handling. He talks about the defense who has been injury prone but playing okay...except for one thing with John Marino. Our football guru Matt Williamson then joins the show to break down the action from championship Sunday. They discuss Rodgers being 1-4 in championship games, Brady in yet another Super Bowl, The Chiefs are a machine, and we look ahead to the Super Bowl in two Sundays. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.