Mark Madden

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.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark replaces Captain Nemo with the Three I's: Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity, as it relates to the Steelers beating the Cowboys on Sunday to go to 8-0. Dale Lolley from DK Pittsburgh Sports joins the show to talk about the Steelers game with the Cowboys and to maybe take just a peak ahead to Cincy next week cause hey, they ain't losing to the Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark is joined by Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports as they look at the Steelers and Cowboys game this coming Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Burger whoppers, Steelers fines, and oh yeah that game in Dallas on Sunday. Mark has no idea how to make this game interesting at all. There's just no juice playing against the 4th string QB and the crappy Cowboys. Craig Wolfley joins the show for his weekly hit which is without a doubt always the best football talk in this stinking town. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The XCaptain Nemo. Steelers Cowboys talk. Mark is joined by the great NFL columnist from USA Today Jarrett Bell to talk about how bad the Cowboys are now and to talk about some other NFL headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark's Opening Monologue, Calls on the Steelers and the Cowboys.Gerry Dulac joins the show to break down the Steelers and the Cowboys game. COAST TO COASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark wonders what the freak happened to the Cowboys, and then tells you exactly what went wrong for them. We take calls on the Steelers and looking ahead into the season since the Dallas game is such a lock. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The XThe List - Mark adds an NFL players wife to the list today for talking about something that she really has no business discussing. Dejan Kovacevic joins the show for his weekly hit from the studios to talk some Steelers football and...well..other things. Just listen to find out. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Dejan Kovacevic makes his weekly visit to the studio to chat with Mark Madden. Today's talk centered mostly around the Steelers....mostly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X It's the second installment of the Adam Crowley hour as the Crowl man joins Mark in the studio for the entire hour. They discuss the Steelers and the matchup in Dallas and how there is just no chance what so ever that the Steelers drop this game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - There is just no freaking way that the Steelers are going to lose to the Cowboys on Sunday. So lay the points and bet the house on the Black and Gold. The MLB announced it's gold gloves yesterday, and nobody cared. Happy Birthday to the legend Dick Groat. Mark gets into the Cowboys QB situation for the game on Sunday. Tim Benz from the Trib joins Mark on the show to give his takes on the win vs Baltimore, when Avery Williamson takes over for Duck Spillane, and if there is any way they can possibly lose to the Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds another topic that is pissing him off to the ever growing list. Stillers Stillers Stillers talk. Mark also gets into some of his favorite type of sandwiches again. Mike Sando, Senior NFL writer for The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Steelers being potentially in the elite tier of NFL teams, some other NFL storylines, and if TJ Watt is the most dominant defensive player in the league right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain NemoMark takes some calls on the Steelers and gets into with the Marks for Duck Spillane out there. Stan Savran makes his weekly on the show to talk Steelers and ponder if there is any possible way the Steelers can lose to Dallas next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - It's election day! Mark talks about election day, and the all important polls....that's of course the twitter polls that Mark has put up today. Be sure to vote! Of course some Steelers 7-0 talk as well. Mike Prisuta joins the show to give his thoughts and expertise on all things Steelers as we turn the page to Dallas and a winnable upcoming three game stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark has a little something for all you doubters haters and losers when it comes to Big Ben. He takes more calls reacting to the Steelers big win yesterday. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to give his thoughts about the win against Baltimore and the 7-0 for the Steelers. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo - Mark tells you his main conclusion that he drew from the Steelers 7-0 win against Baltimore yesterday. He opens up the phone lines to hear from you Steelers nation after your Stillers are 7-0 and the best team in the NFL. We welcome Joe Rutter from the Trib onto the show to give his thoughts on the win and how he feels the Avery Williamson trade might effect the playing time of a certain fan favorite on that Steelers defense. Mark also shares a note about a "star" player from Pitt, who has decided to end his season prematurely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - The Steelers are 7-0, and don't take it from us what that means, take it from the Nature Boys mouth himself. WOO. Mark tells you his two major takeaways from the game yesterday. Talks about Ben's crap first half and his redemption in the second. Yes he also talks about Spillane...and your not gonna like what he says. Our football guru Matt Williamson joins the show to break down the win and give his thoughts on how they adjusted in the second half of the game and how does he feel about the 7-0 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds bowl season to the list because even in a pandemic, it is as ridiculous as ever. Mark takes calls on the Steelers Ravens and we reveal Machine's picks for the week. Machine by the way is 9-12 on the year so maybe fade those picks if you ask me. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo No phones so Mark reacts to some tweets, and we hear from the Crowl Man as he and Mark talk about Steelers Ravens this coming Sunday at Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - What else is there to talk about today but Steelers Ravens. I mean this description really writes itself. Mark is joined by the Steeler great Craig Wolfley for his weekly segment breaking down the big game against Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark has a horror themed list and adds what he thinks the scariest horror movie of all time is too it. He then takes calls on the very subject or on Steelers Ravens but let's be honest, you just want the low hanging scary movie talk. Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun is kind enough to join us and give us the scoop on the Ravens before the Steelers head to Baltimore Sunday. ASK MARK ANYTHING!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Captain Nemo. Mark takes calls on the Steelers and Ravens game coming up this Sunday and also on fixing baseball...if it can be fixed. The great baseball writer, and best one in this town, John Perrotto joins Mark to talk about the debacle in game 6 of the World Series and the current path that baseball is going down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - We got a pretty big football game coming up this Sunday and Mark starts there with his open. Baseball also can't stop showing its ass. Gerry Dulac of the Post Gazette joins the show to give you the best info and analysis before the showdown in Baltimore between the Steelers and the Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List - Mark adds a former Steeler and current big time network analyst to the list. He then talks about getting therapy and just how much worse things might get around here before they start to get any better. Dejan Kovacevic comes into studio for his weekly appearance on the show discussing Steelers Ravens, the World Series last night, and most overrated Pittsburgh athlete.ASK MARK ANYTHING!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dejan Kovacevic of DK Pittsburgh Sprots makes his weekly appearance on the Mark Madden Show. They talk Ravens Steelers, the World Series last night, and who is the most overrated Pittsburgh athlete of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark Madden is joined on the show by Adam Crowley for the entire hour. They discuss the bone head decision making in the World Series last night, they get into the Steelers and the Ravens on Sunday, and kick around some topics of the week such as best chain restaurant to eat at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue - Mark starts by taking aim at Kevin Cash and his decision to take out Blake Snell last night despite Snell dominating. You can guess how the dominoes fell after that. Oh there's a big Steelers game this Sunday against Baltimore that needs to be talked about too I suppose. Marc Ross of the NFL Network joins the show to break down some story lines around the NFL and also give us a national perspective on the Steelers and the matchup against Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THE LIST - Mark doesn't do the list today instead he power ranks the top chain restaurants around. Brian Batko joins the show to break down Steelers win over Titans as well as look ahead to big matchup with Ravens on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.