Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dump live from the Tropics! Plus, why the Pens need to address the backup goaltender situation, the sweetness in Sid netting his 500th against the Flyers, and Jake Guentzel is spreading shakes all over PGH as well as turnovers and penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter wants to name his first born child after an absolute legend, Paul Steigerwald coined a phrase spoken by President Obama, Joe Bartnick taps his stick to Sid on his 500th goal, Stan Savran will kick cancer's ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er received a special goal call from none other than the Hockey Hall of Famer himself to commemorate Sid's historic 500th goal last night, and Adam Crowley puts Crosby's career milestones into perspective, Merril Hoge is astonished by Aaron Donald's dominance, and Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle is on the lookout for witches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officiating Guru Gene Steratore is critical of the second half of Sunday's Super Bowl, Mike Lange wants Sid to score four tonight - something he hasn't yet done in his illustrious career that Mike thinks is gonna last a long time, and Billy Gardell returns LIVE from LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officiating guru Gene Steratore declares the holding call on Logan Wilson in the late stages of the fourth quarter on Sunday was in fact a blown call. It's troubling considering the first half had gone so smoothly, and the officials were allowing a lot of hand fighting and just letting the game play out, before reversing course and making and missing questionable calls down the stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals couldn't pull out any late game heroics last night after falling 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams in what amounted to be a pretty good Super Bowl all things considered. Colby Armstrong teases his favorite moments from Sid's career, comedian Steve Byrne has a stellar stand-up show coming to Pittsburgh in May, and Tim Benz isn't quite on board the Carson Street Wentzylvania mania that is stirring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek wants to rewrite the rules of the Olympics to include himself behind the wheel of the American luge team. Sean Collier reviews a Valentine's Day slate of movies, plus a look back at the Three Rivers Stadium implosion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dump, recapping the NHL All-Star festivities and looking forward to the second half of the season beginning with Sid's 500 watch. Plus, why does Geno have to be so honest all of the time?!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter is in L.A. for Super Bowl week, but, depending on where you look, it might kinda hard to tell the Big Game is being played there on Sunday. Joe Bartnick recaps NHL All-Star weekend, Stan Savran thinks Brad Marchand should've received a greater suspension, and an interesting look at the Steelers options at QB for 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle explores the proper etiquette behind reading in bars, Merril Hoge breaks down the Bengals defense and how they defeated Patrick Mahomes, The Ol' 29er is irate over Brad Marchand's late-game antics last night, and the Super Genius Mark Madden doesn't find Sid as a flashy player, but an effective one, and perhaps the second-best in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene Steratore's last game as an on-field official was Super Bowl LII - you know, the one with the Philly Special. Eddie Vedder and Nikki Sixx continue their beef, Billy Gardell returns, and the Academy Awards nominees are announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Gosselin of Talk of Fame Network has a list of the 55 greatest moments in Super Bowl history published in the latest Sports Illustrated, and there a few Steelers plays that made the cut, as well as a couple that did not! Colby Armstrong was in Las Vegas for the NHL All-Star festivities this past weekend, and got to FaceTime with Austen Mathews, plus Tim Benz remembers how beat the officials to Santonio Holmes game winning touchdown catch in Tampa during Super Bowl XLIIISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek of the Minus Three and Extra Points podcasts is very critical of the Washington Commanders botched rebranding reveal, in what seems like a last minute effort after having two years to complete their own "homework assignment." Plus, the Steelers QB carousel continues to turn at senior week, and Bill Belichick punctuates texts with exclamation points?!?! Who knew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pittsburgh supergroup The Remote will hit the stage at the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls tomorrow night to debut their new EP "Jericho." Check out this interview with Mike and Corry, and take a listen to the title track. Don't miss this show tomorrow night! Tickets on sale via TicketmasterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek weighs in on the Washington Commie's rebranding procrastination, Sean Collier says you can't miss the new Jackass movie, Pittsburgh super group The Remote perform in the virtual Coffeehouse, comedian Zach Funk has a few local showcases around tahn this weekend, and we all await and endure the wrath of Winter Storm Landon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dump - assessing the Penguins collection of Loser Points over the past week, why Andy Saucier is the real MVP, and why Pens fans shouldn't be so quick to blame Geno for everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for an All-Star edition of the Soft Dump, recapping the Penguins collection of Loser Points over the past week. Plus, Big Cat slams the Washington Commanders rebranding rollout, and Stan Savran addresses the lawsuit Brian Flores has filed agains the NFL, and why Terry Bradshaw never felt well-received in Pittsburgh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Bourque's favorite era of Sid's game, Merril Hoge isn't sold on Jimmy G, Uber drive Jen Worden catches her beau with another lady, Mark Madden knows EXACTLY who should be the next QB for the Steelers, plus Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officiating guru Gene Steratore dives into the challenge call that made him anxious from Sunday's AFC Championship game, and why he's riding with the Bengals. Plus, Mike Lange chronicles the evolution of the Crosby/Ovechkin Rivalry over the decades, and Steely McBeam takes one on the chin for the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse. Plus, why doesn't anyone like Mason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong wraps up a troubling weekend for the Pens ahead of tomorrow night's rivalry matchup with the Caps before the All-Star break, Tim Benz recaps Conference Championship Sunday, and the Greenfield Bridge mourns the loss of one if it's own. Plus, Tad and Jon react to the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek lays out his picks for Sunday's conference championship matchups, Sean Casey thinks Bonds and co. belong in the Hall of Fame, and comedian Paul Virzi is in disarray over his Giants front office woes. Plus, a salute to Number 7, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Louie Anderson spoke with Randy Baumann and Bill Crawford of the DVE Morning Show back in July 2018 to promote an upcoming show at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead. Louie talked about his reason for doing comedy and remembered his days at the Comedy Store in Hollywood with some of the the likes of Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Jim Carey and more. Louie passed away last week, he was 68.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat from Pardon My Take offers his solution to the NFL OT scandal, and why the heavyweights of the early 00's have every right to be inducted into Cooperstown. Plus, Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dump, director Carl Kurlander remembers his friend and comedy legend Louie Anderson, comedian Brad Williams has a message for Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, and Stan Savran takes a stance defending Evgeni Malkin for once.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie Anderson wore many hats throughout his illustrious entertainment career, and native Pittsburgher Carl Kurlander remembers the time he first met Louie back in the 1980s and how much their friendship meant over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dumps, singing Brian Boyle's praises and banishing those who have the audacity to doubt the Pens despite their superior leadership from Mike Sullivan and Sidney Crosby among others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er analyzes Geno's role moving forward, how the Pens play differs when they play the right way under Mike Sullivan, and the revitalization of Kris Letang and Tristan Jarry through the first half the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merril Hoge breaks down how he would have handled the end of regulation if he were Sean McDermott, Phil Bourque and Mark Madden react differently to Brian Boyle's insane goal, Tad Wissel tells Steeler Nation who to root for this weekend, and Jeff Konkle is fed up with school boards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tad Wissel of TikTok and YouTube fame calls in to share his advice on who Steelers fans should pull for this weekend during the Conference Championship games and beyond. There is a method to his madnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene Steratore doesn't think the overtime rules need to be changed in the NFL, regardless of an emotional playoff game. He reinforces the fact that it's a team game - which includes making key stops on defense. Bill Crawford was uneasy about the extraordinary QB play from this past weekend, in that the Steelers are on the outside looking in when it comes to finding a franchise QB - and the New Order of Burrows, Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Jones, etc. ain't lettin up anytime soon. Plus, Billy Gardell returns and remembers those smells that take us all the way back to childhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong recaps a wild weekend of Penguins hockey and why they might aim to acquire a goaltender in the near future, plus Tim Benz and Gerry Dulac comment on the rumors surrounding who will replace Keith Butler at Defensive Coordinator, and how the Steelers plan to compete with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow (among others) who all shined this past weekend in an incredible Divisional Round playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek outlines what he would like to see the Steelers do at QB in the coming months, but lays his trust in the hands of Kevin Colbert to get it right one last time on his way out the door. Plus, the stark difference between this era of entering QB-no-man's-land and that of the Post-Bradshaw years, and why Steeler Nation need not worry. Also, a look at this weekend's slate of Divisional Round Games and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show crew took the day today, but we amassed a few of the week's best interviews including Cam Heyward's final visit for the 2021 season, PFT Commenter recapping a Wild weekend of NFL action, Paul Virzi letting down Joe Bartnick's parents, Dave Dameshek looking ahead to the Divisional Round and what the Steelers might do at QB and more. See you Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for the first Soft Dump of 2022, and swiftly begins with an apology to GM Ron Hextall for doubting his belief in Tristan Jarry. Plus, the era of Evan Rodrigues and why you never count 'aht the CaptainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter recaps a marathon Wild Card weekend, defends the seven seed, but is critical of the teams that made it - no offense. Plus, Missi Matthews addresses the in-house QB competition between Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins and where the Steelers might look elsewhere for a third QB, Joe Bartnick owes GM Ron Hextall an apology, and comedian Paul Virzi was upstaged by Randy at Joe Bartnick's family dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donnie Iris returns to the Palace Theater for two shows next month to celebrate his 79th birthday - it'll be his first performance in nearly 22 months! Plus, Merril Hoge takes a look at the Steelers most pertinent needs and which would be the quickest to fix in the offseason. Comedian Todd Glass is in town at the Arcade Comedy Theater for five shows starting tomorrow night through Saturday night. And Phil Bourque returns for the first time in 2022 to recap an exciting roadtrip for the Penguins ahead of Matt Murray's return to the 'burgh tomorrow night for Pens-Sens from PPG Paints Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Heyward assesses the future of the Steelers defense - as well as his own, Gene Steratore explains why you won't see the same officiating crews in the Divisional Round of the playoffs and moving forward. Charlie Batch explores the Steelers options at QB, and Billy Gardell returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Cam addresses his future with the Steelers, as well as Defensive Coordinator Keith Butler's future with the team, and how the team can improve heading into the offseason and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It didn't how we'd all wanted it to last night in Kansas City, especially for Big Ben, but the Chiefs just proved to be too much in nearly every aspect of the game. And thus ends Ben Roethlisberger's 18 year career with the Black n Gold. So what does the offseason hold for the Steelers from top to bottom: front office, assistant coaches, coordinators, free agents, and even veterans? Tim Benz, Gerry Dulac and Stan Savran take a look around the organization and assess who should stay and who should go in '22. Plus, most importantly, who will play QB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roethlisberger may not be the best person to dole out sarcasm, but he definitely wasn't joking about the impressions Juju made during yesterdays practice. Plus, comedian Ian Bagg has a bad habit of scheduling surgeries around holidays. Dave Dameshek doesn't blink in the wake of a trip to KC, plus Sean Collier's movie reviews and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben joined us again this week ahead of Sunday night's Wild Card matchup in Kansas City, and said that Juju looked awesome in practice yesterday, and didn't have a comment on Najee Harris' status for Sunday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat confesses he was not one of those fans rooting for chaos on Sunday night, but was in fact pulling for a Steeler playoff birth at all costs, Missi Matthews notes one key element that could play a big difference in this weekend's matchup with the Chiefs: a healthy TJ Watt, and Adam Teicher notes that Kansas City hasn't played flawless this year, and that Andy Reid is more pragmatic than most when it comes to in-game decisions. Plus, Steely McBeam is on to Ben's sarcasm, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill's Missed Tackles segment takes a look at the instability around the NFL at QB and head coach in comparison to that of the Black n Gold, Merril Hoge spots some vulnerabilities in Kansas City's game. Plus, the Tomlin Translator, Mark Madden on Geno's Return, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Cam Heyward couldn't believe the chaos that ensued in Vegas on Sunday night between two AFC West Rivals, he never even considered the possibility of a tie. Plus, Cam lays out the defensive game plan heading into Kansas City this weekend: Score more points than the Chiefs, and stop Patrick Mahomes. It's much easier said than done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Cam Heyward lays the land for stopping KC this Sunday after grinding out a win in Baltimore last weekend and counting those lucky stars that the Raiders pulled through. Plus, Gene Steratore on the extracurriculars behind part-time officiating, and Charlie Batch wishes he coulda been down there in Baltimore for one last ride with Ben.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past June, Bob Saget joined the morning show ahead of a weekend's worth of shows at the Pittsburgh Improv. He was generous with his time as always, and full of stories about comedy heavyweights like Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison, Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, and more. He also shared how he was more excited than ever before to be out on the road doing standup comedy, honing his craft, and finding new ways to make audiences laugh. Bob passed away suddenly yesterday, he was 65.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steelers earned a playoff birth yesterday thanks to another come from behind victory on the road in Baltimore at the hands and feet of Ben Roethlisberger and Chris Boswell, and also through some AFC stars aligning in the way of a Jaguars upset of the Colts and a last second walk-off GW FG for the LV Raiders against the LA Chargers. Tim Benz, Gerry Dulac and Stan Savran break down all of yesterday's action from Baltimore and beyond that allowed the Black n' Gold to keep on dancin' to Kansas City. Plus: what to make of the Kevin Colbert rumblings that surfaced earlier yesterday. And Bill Cowher's heartfelt sentiment to Big Ben had Randy in stitches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roethlisberger says his arm still feels good, even after all those high fives he gave out after Monday night's victory over the Browns in his finale at Heinz Field. Dave Dameshek reminds you why you should root for the Steelers on Sunday if you're still torn, Sean Collier has a fresh slate of movie reviews, and Bill still hates BaltimoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Roethlisberger says his arm still feels good, even after all those high fives he gave after Monday night's victory over the Browns. Plus, his thoughts on the future of the team behind the leadership of Najee Harris and Rookie O-linemen Kendrick Green and Dan Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben's Swan Song at Heinz Field left PFT Commenter wanting more, Missi Matthews on Najee Harris' breakaht rookie season, The Tomlin Translator addresses Monty Adams success, The Pittsburgh Meteor Kings get you ready for the next apocalyptic event, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle is highly sensitive to inconsiderate urinal behavior...he'll explain. Plus, Merril Hoge touts his undefeated streak as the official Terrible Towel Twirler at Heinz Field and explains why Ben stacks up differently when compared to the likes of Kurt Warner, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, etc. Charlie Batch knows for a fact ownerships around the NFL aren't as forthcoming as the Rooney's, and Mark Madden has seen more than enough of Chase Claypool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.