Mark Madden

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - The Penguins have added a sponsor logo to the side of their helmets for this season, and the marks out there are up in arms about corporate sponsorship destroying the sanctity of their sport and team. Mark takes some calls on the PPG logo on the side of the helmet and about the Steelers potentially implementing the Dobbs package in a game that counts for something. We find out the shocking news that Tanya Roberts, who we previously thought to have passed as we payed respects in both hours of the show so far, is actually still ALIVE!! What a day. Mark goes through his questions of the day when it comes to the Steelers, including using the Dobbs package more often, and how to help the running game for Cleveland. Mike DeFabo joins Double M to get some hockey talk started here on the show as today was the opening of Penguins training camp. They talk about Kapanen being stuck in Finland and missing the start of Penguins camp, Bryan Rust's placement on the PP, what the PP needs to do for this team to be successful, if the Pens are as fast as they hope they are, and if the Penguins are a lock to make it to the playoffs. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X NEW WORLD ORDER - The Dobbs package showed promise yesterday, so much so that Mark is down with using it for the playoffs especially with just how terrible the Steelers are at short yardage situation. Mark pays his respects once again to Tanya Roberts or Midge of That 70s Show. We also play a clip from the show that is one of Mark's favorites of all time and it features Tanya heavily. Brian Batko joins the show to talk to Mark about the Browns next week in the Wild Card game, what the worst case scenario for the Steelers would look like, who the pressure is on the most in this game, the state of the running game, injury problems that might linger into the playoffs, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Open Monologue - Mark thinks the Steelers have an advantage going into the wild card game having rested a lot of their impact players. He also doesn't underestimate the Browns. They are good football team and this game Sunday night is the furthest thing from a lock. He else pays his respects to Tanya Roberts, Midge from That 70s Show and a Bond girl, who passed away over the weekend. Matt Williamson our football guru joins the show to talk about his thoughts on yesterday's game, how good he thinks Baker is, if we will see the Dobbs package and what the state is of the Steelers running game, how much of a difference the starters being back will make in the game vs Cleveland, and much much more. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Mark's starting a new diet this new year, and he adds one of his biggest nemesis when it comes to sticking to a diet to the list. He shares some stories about the past times hes gone on diets and how they went for him. Machine then joins the show live from a Casino as he enjoys the Bama slaughter of ND. After initially refusing to pick the Steelers game this week, Machine gives you his three guranteed money makers for week 17. Mark gets into the Rudolph vs Garrett situation that we have on Sunday, and how he doesn't expect anything to happen as a result of it. Could you imagine if Rudolph beat Garrett and the Browns on Sunday? Could you even imagine Rudolph playing well at all? He gets into how pathetic the "rivalry" really is between Pittsburgh and Cleveland ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X New World Order - Oh ya, that's right. NWO 4 LIFE. Mark talks about everyone's need to blame Fichtner for every single wrong thing that happens with the offense, when the number one problem is most often execution from the players. ND and Bama kick off the semi final and Mark hopes Bama slaughters ND in the first of two non games tonight. Josh Yohe joins the show to get some real hard core Penguin going once again on the show, at long last. Mark asks Yohe about Kapanen being stuck in Finland, who a sleeper is on the roster, what we can expect from Jarry, and much much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Its Baker vs Rudolph for a spot in the playoffs if you're the Browns on Sunday, which makes it a non game for the Steelers. Today begins the celebration of 25 glorious years on the air in this city for the Super Genius. You might note the new music throughout the hour. Craig Wolfley joins Double M for the best football talk in town to get you ready for the non game in Cleveland on Sunday, and talk about who he would rather face in the first round of the playoffs. NO QUARTERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark ads Branding to the list based on what Chase Claypool had to say. Deryk Engelland X of the Penguins joins the show to talk about his retirement and remember his time here.ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo Mark remembers a somber anniversary on New Years Eve as this was the day Roberto Clemente passed away in a plane crash delivering supplies to Nicaragua. He then welcomes Paul Steigerwald onto the show to get into the five goals five different wise by Mario, which also happened today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Steelers vs the Browns on Sunday, and Mark tells you it will be Sunday because the league just ain't going to move the game this close to the playoffs starting. He also gets some Penguins talk going because it is a special day in Penguin and Pittsburgh history, the anniversary of Lemieux scoring five goals five ways. Gerry Dulac joins the show to break down the game against the Browns but mainly focus on the playoffs which are right around the corner and how some rest can help Big Ben. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - So many non games, not just the Steelers, coming up on the sports calender. The College football playoffs and week 17 of the NFL resting players, BORING. And guess what non games? Mark talks some Steelers, specifically the defensive side of the ball. He then takes a couple calls about the game coming up on Sunday. Dejan Kovacevic joins the show for his weekly hit with Mark here on the X. They talk about Ben resting and some others resting in the game against Cleveland, which rookie has been the most impressive out of this class, how badly Tomlin wants to get Spillane back on that defense, and the of course talk some hockey with Chara signing with the Caps and Pens camp right around the corner.ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dejan Kovacevic joins the show for his weekly hit with Mark here on the X. They talk about Ben resting and some others resting in the game against Cleveland, which rookie has been the most impressive out of this class, how badly Tomlin wants to get Spillane back on that defense, and the of course talk some hockey with Chara signing with the Caps and Pens camp right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X It's Wednesday which means the Crowl man Adam Crowley joins Mark to co host the second hour. They start with the news of the Capitals signing Boston Bruin legend Zdeno Chara before getting into the Steelers and both the resting of players and potential revenge by Mason Rudolph over Myles Garrett. They continue to talk Steelers for most of the hour but put a bow on things by getting into some sweet sweet Penguins talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - It's a non game for the Steelers this Sunday in Cleveland, and they should rest Ben and other starters, but if they lose it's most likely they see Baltimore in the Wild Card....and that ain't good. Mark also talks some Penguins to open up the show, including reminiscing about the 91 Stanley Cup Championship, which we will talk to Kevin Stevens about later on in the hour. Kevin Stevens joins the show to kick off our series of guests from the 91 team to celebrate the 30th year of the Pens winning their first Stanley Cup ever.COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds something from the NBA to the list, and why no just might as well add the entire NBA as a whole too it too while we are at it. He takes calls about the Steelers and the Penguins before wrapping the show up with a long edition of ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - At long last, it is time for some hockey talk, as Mark gives a full preview ahead of training camp. The puck drop for the first game against the Flyers was announced and it couldn't of been any better. Mark takes some calls on the Penguins and the Steelers before the Godfather Stan Savran makes his weekly appearance. They discuss the Steelers mainly but get into some hockey talk at the end as training camp is right around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X OPENING MONOLOGUE - Ben ain't playing against the Browns on Sunday, and Mark tells you why that's the right move to make. Some other starters arent expected to play either, including some younger players who Mark wonders if they really need the rest and shouldn't play. He also gets into the Penguins as training camp is next week...and lasts less than two weeks before real games with stakes start in Philadelphia. We then here some great sound from Booger McFarland on ESPN addressing athletes who aren't focused or have the maturity to approach football as the job it is. Sounds familiar....Nate Davis from USA Today joins the show to discuss if the Steelers second half was just a flash in the pan, or if the team really turned it around. He also gets into who has the best shot to dethrone the Chiefs out of the AFC, the MVP race, and where he sees the Steelers right now. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Mark adds a player from Sunday Night Football last night to the list. JuJu bashed Primantis on social media for bad service and now JuJu is getting CRUSHED because you cannot diss a Pittsburgh staple and just expect to get away with it. Things take a shocking turn however when Primantis sucks up to JuJu which leads Mark to say some damning, but true things, about the restaurant. We then welcome Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports onto the show to talk some Steelers football but also take a look around the NFL in regards to the playoff races and the MVP race between Rodgers and Mahomes. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark talks about how the Ben and some other veterans absolutely have to rest against he Browns come Sunday. He also gets into the Pirates trading Josh Bell on Christmas Eve on what was a news dump and a salary dump simultaneously, and the Penguins owner has made a rather interesting purchase recently. Mark takes some calls from a few people who disagree with his opinion about resting Ben and other starters against the Browns. Mark reflects on Mario Lemieux's comeback night which over the weekend celebrated it's 25th year anniversary, and he takes a couple calls about the Pens. Chris Adamski of the Trib joins the show as Buzz and the Super Genius go back and forth about the win yesterday, what's up with the defense and of course what is going wrong with the running game for the Steelers. JuJu is hating on Primanti Bros on Tik Tok. Mark vows to not stop giving JuJu a hard time, but instead quadruple, no quintuple down on JuJu until hes a Jet next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The Steelers were deader than dead for the first 30 minutes yesterday....and then Ben finally looked like Ben. The second half was a totally different story, and Mark talks about Ben's heroics and how they came out of nowhere. He also voices his concern with the running game, which was still awful yesterday, and you can't just ignore that first half. But hey, JuJu got to do a group Tik Tok so hooray!! Mark also has something to say for Eric Ebron as well. Mark talks about JuJu's mom getting death threats on social media before taking a couple calls about the Steelers lack of running game and great second half turn around. Our football guru Matt Williamson joins the show to break down the win vs the Colts but adresses the problems still plagueing this team, primarily the running game. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark MaddenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Dejan Kovacevic joins Tim Benz for his weekly segment here on 105.9 The X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim plays back some of an interview he did with Kevin Greene after Greene's election to the Hall of Fame in the wake of the legends passing. Rob King jumps on the show to talk about the new Clemente documentary on AT&T Sports and preview the Colts and Steelers this Sunday. Tim ends the hour with a 2005 Steelers remix of Twas a Night Before ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark MaddenTim is joined by the Super G himself as Mark calls in from Vegas to get some Steelers thoughts off his chest about JuJu and yes even Big Ben. Jeff Rickard of the Fan in Indianapolis joins Tim to break down the Colts ahead of Steelers Colts this Sunday at Heinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowl Man continues talking Steelers and taking calls from the masses about the problems with this team and Big Ben. Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk about the game with Crowley and discuss Home Alone vs Home Alone 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Crowl Man continues to talk about the Steelers embarrassing loss to the Bungals last night and how JuJu added to that embarrassment. The Godfather then makes his weekly appearance on the Mark Madden Show as Stan Savran talks with the Crowl Man about the Steelers game and what he thinks about JuJu and if he is becoming a distraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Why don't you take a wild guess what topic is going to dominate the show today? Crowl Man gets his takes out on the Steelers loss to Cincy before we welcome the man himself Mark Madden onto his own show to hear what he has to say about the loss, JuJu, and the way Big Ben is playing and Mike Tomlin is coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. The Crowl Man continues to get you ready for the Steelers and Bengals tonight, and tells you what he needs to see from the Steelers tonight, and it ain't just a win. Ray Fittipaldo of the Post Gazette joins Adam on the show to break down his thoughts on the game tonight, and also plays the what if the season ended today game when it comes to Steelers potential Wild Card round opponents and how he feels the Steelers stack up against them.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 CFP and their selections over the past weekend. Gets into some Penguins talk as well before bringing on Chris Adamski to break down Steelers Bengals tonight, and also talk some CFP committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. The Crowl Man gets you set for Bengals and Steelers tonight, which is nothing more than a practice with pads for your Pittsburgh Steelers in Crowley's mind. Matt Williamson joins the program for his weekly hit on the X, talking about Bengals Steelers with the Crowl man, and discussing the "news" that Big Ben is coming back next year....but do you want him back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Drew Brees broke 11 ribs earlier this year... and now he's going to come back and play against Kansas City on Sunday...Hey Drew Brees...Guess What! Machine joins the show to make his picks for this week and give thoughts on JuJu dancing on oppositions logos. Mark gets back into Steelers talk including wondering if they should rest Ben once they clinch the division. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark talks about a Penguins anniversary that snuck up on us but should be celebrated throughout the entire upcoming season. We take some Steelers calls from the masses. Former Steeler QB Charlie Batch joins Mark Madden on the program to break down his thoughts on the Steelers, the offensive issues, Big Ben's knee and elbow, and if they can turn it on for the stretch run into the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Steelers vs Bengals is boring, there's nothing to talk about because the Steelers should dominate, and they better. Mark also has thoughts for JuJu and the dancing on the logo that has pissed off Steelers opponents. Craig Wolfley joins the show for his weekly hit with the Super G, they talk about the game vs Buffalo some, look ahead to what should be an easy win, and they try to figure out what the heck is wrong with the running game.COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins Crowley on the show to talk Steelers football with the Crowl ManSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. The Crowl Man keeps the Steelers and JuJu talk going, he also welcomes Mark Kaboly onto the program to talk Ben's arm strength, the offensive issues, and paying children to shovel your sidewalk and driveways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Adam Crowley in for Mark Madden. The Crowl Man talking Steelers football in the first hour, what can you fix on that offense when they have so many problems. Crowley also would like to see a little more professionalism out of JuJu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim welcomes Dejan Kovacevic onto the program for his weekly hit on the show as they talk Steelers, the playoff race, and yes even sneak in a little Pirates talk as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Dejan makes his weekly appearance on the Mark Madden show as he joins Tim Benz to talk Steelers and yes even some Pirates talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Tim takes calls about some questions that he has in regards to the Steelers. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN joins the show to break down the Steelers and talk about the AFC playoff picture with Tim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tim Benz in for Mark Madden. Dan Hoard, Cincinnati Bengals and Bearcats play by play man joins Tim to talk about the game coming up on Monday night, as well as discuss the Bearcats and the college football playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds a certain injury prone Steeler to the list today on top of all the problems plaguing the running game right now. We continue to take calls about the Steelers, if Ben's successor is on the horizon, and of course what is holding back the running game. We welcome Barry Wilner from the AP onto the program to talk some NFL football, get his take on Big Ben, and look around the AFC hierarchy. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Steelers fans I've GAWT some BAD NEWS. Mark talks about the young QBs in the AFC North and how things could get tough real quick for the Steelers in the division for a long time. We take some calls and then welcome Stan Savran onto the program for his weekly hit with the Super Genius talking Steelers football and Stan gives his prediction for the Steelers record over the next three games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark opens up the show today by talking about Pouncey talking back to Booger because the Steelers just cant help themselves, James Conner being injured yet again, and the Monday night game last night and how these two teams stack up compared to the Steelers right now. Hall of Fame voice of the Steelers Bill Hillgrove joins Mark on the show to talk about the Steelers and we get Billy's thoughts on what ails the offense and if Ben can get out of this current slump. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - What isnt there too add to the list after the game yesterday, might as well just add the entire football team.We take some more calls and then welcome Joe Rutter from the Trib onto the program to talk about the Steelers game against the Bills and what the team will finish down the stretch run before the playoffs. ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - It sure seemed like JuJu dancing on the Bills logo really rubbed the Bills the wrong way last night...just ask Josh Allen.We continue to mow through your angst on the phone lines as the Steelers have lost two in a row. Jonathan Jones the Senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports TV and the dot com joins us to talk about the Steelers recent downfall, the game last night, the MVP race, how the AFC might shake out, and can the Steelers pull out of this rut in time for the playoffs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Steelers drop their second straight to Buffalo, and Mark tells you exactly who is the most to blame for last nights loss that knocked them out of the one seed. We take some calls about the game, still lacking running game, and offensive line being washed up. Matt Williamson our football guru joins the show to talk about the game and break down that Steelers offense and their struggles in the past stretch of games, as well as look ahead at the three remaining opponents on the schedule. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Machine the clown picks his games for the week. We play the blame Ben game. ASK MARK ANYTHINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain NemoWe take calls on the Steelers vs Bills game this upcoming weekend. Biggest game of the year for the Lers. Joe Buscaglia from the Athletic in Buffalo joins us to give the scouting report on the BillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Steelers and Bills this coming Sunday in the biggest game of the seasonCraig Wolfley joins the show to break down the game with the best football talk in this town between him and the Super G COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - The Pirates did something in the rule 5 draft that has Pirates apologists all fired up. Arthur Moats joins the show to talk about the upcoming Steelers and Bills game and the Steelers poor play as of late. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X It's time to play the new game that is sweeping the nation, Steeler Nation that is, it's BLAME BEN with your host the Super Genius Mark Madden. Contestants compete against each other to find out who can BLAME BEN! We switch gears and get some refreshing hockey talk going as we welcome the great Scott Burnside from the Athletic on to talk about the restart and the potential new division alignments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.