Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Paul Steigerwald measures Marcus Petterson's decline in the second half and what he would like to see from the veteran defensemen in the home stretch of the regular season. Phil Bourque isn't quite ready to panic, but expected more from Tristan Jarry's game last night. Mark Madden thinks the Steelers should've never traded for Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2019, and as a result, may have ended up with Justin Herbert. Plus, Bill breaks down the Pirates 2022 promotional schedule, and everyone has a Tiger Boner at The Masters it seems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beverly D'Angelo moved from Columbus, OH to L.A. right out of high school to work as a cartoonist, and the rest is history. She's perhaps best known for her role as Ellen Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation series, but D'Angelo also has connections to Levon Helm and The Band, and was cast as Patsy Cline in A Coal Miner's Daughter, and was in fact displeased at how much was cut from the film! She'll be appearing as part of Steel City Con this weekend in Pittsburgh - don't miss out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beverly D'Angelo will be reunited with the National Lampoon's Vacation cast at Steel City Con this weekend, Steve Byrne has monologue jokes and a story about how Sid the Kid scolded Hal Gill at his first Pens practice in 2009. Plus, rumors are swirling that Chris Rock was wearing cheek pads at last week's Oscars ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong likes the direction the Penguins have been headed over the past few games, especially against playoff juggernauts like the Colorado Avalanche, who round out the second half of the home-and-home at PPG Paints Arena tomorrow night. Plus, Bill returns from a hike through the desert, and no one got slapped at the Grammy'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Bret Ernst goes on a Googling rampage about why Andy Garcia was perfect for Godfather Part III in an otherwise awful movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians Collin Chamberlin and Ray Zawodni used to rule the tarmac at Pittsburgh International Airport back in the day, then they started telling jokes. Thank God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Bret Ernst breaks down why Andy Garcia was perfect for the Godfather, and who fits in his favorite era of Batman. Plus, Collin Chamberlin and Ray Zawodni discuss how they charmed their way up the corporate latter in the airport industry, and how Ray's 23 and Me results proved to be more annoying than anything. Plus, Sean Collier reviews "Morbius," and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy ranks his top five Bruce Willis movies, Big Cat can hardly name a single Bruce Willis movie, Gianni Russo details his connections to the real mob and why Sonny's missed punch was never edited out of the God Father. Plus, the GodFather of Pittsburgh Sports Stan Savran on why baseball is dying and what era of Pittsburgh sports he'd prefer to build a made for TV drama around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat from Pardon My Take podcast has a hard time deciphering between Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson, wants everyone to pump the breaks on Tiger's comeback, and is NOLA bound for this weekend's Final Four matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demi Moore broke news yesterday stating her ex-husband Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with aphasia, which has ended his acting career. Very sad news indeed as Willis no doubt has a rough road ahead. We looked at some of his best roles on the big screen throughout his career, and some of his most iconic lines as well as a touching tribute from Moore at The Roast of Bruce Willis (2018).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for another Soft Dump after Sundays blowout vs the Red Wings and another tough loss against the Rangers who Joe thinks are just a little bit better than the Pens right now. Plus, Marc-Andre Fleury continues to do God's work even now with his fourth team, and why Evan Rodrigues has to be the guy to get the bump once Zucker is back in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Alan Paul recently published a piece in the Wall Street Journal detailing the other one and only Bob Weir's lengthy career on-stage, why retirement isn't an option, and how he still gets stage fright even after all these years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er had a chance to fill in at play by play on Sunday, and even got some encouragement from the hall of famer himself, Mike Lange. Author Alan Paul spoke to the one and only Bob Weir for a Wall Street Journal piece detailing why retirement isn't an option for the original Grateful Dead member, and how he still has stage fright after all these years. Plus, Mr. Wednesday, Abby from The X on seeing shows with the cool kids, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've heard of the Immersive Van Gogh and Kaloh exhibits, now get ready for the Immersive Mapplethorpe exhibit coming soon to Pittsburgh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chet Hanks is in tahn while his dad is on set filming a movie and while he's completely oblivious to any of that, Chet is figuring out how to navigate Pittsburgh pretty well on his own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hockey Hall of Famer is ready for the regular season home stretch especially after Saturday's onslaught and hopes to see more of that type of Geno from here on out. Plus, Tom Hanks son Chet is boppin around Pittsburgh seeing all the sights, and there's a new immersive art exhibit making it's way to Pittsburgh real real soon that you won't wanna miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby is concerned for comedians' safety from hecklers following last night's Oscars antics between Will Smith and Chris Rock. It reminds him of the time his mom called Ray Shero with a rather stern suggestion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong's mom once called the Penguins front office out of concern for her son, Mark Kaboly is in Florida chatting up Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert during the League Meetings and relays his insights into who the Steelers may draft at 20th overall. Plus the slap heard round the world, and we honor Taylor HawkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick returns for this week's Soft Dump, recapping an effective trade deadline for the Pens, but one that left Joe wanting more. Plus, a disappointing 3-1 week ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Rangers tonight at MSG, and what to expect from the bottom six to help alleviate Crosby and Malkin down the stretch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dee Snider looks back on Twisted Sister's career and how Hair Metal brought on it's own demise, Joe Bartnick wanted more at the trade deadline besides a skillful winger, and Sean Collier previews this weekend's Oscars with the movies up for Best Picture, including "Power of the Dog," "Coda," "West Side Story," and "Dune" among others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy legend Margaret Cho lost some of her dear friends over the last year in Bob Saget and Louie Anderson, but still prefers the intimacy of the clubs over playing theaters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN compares and contrasts this wild NFL offseason to that of the NBA, with star players jumping teams nearly every day. Plus, which players the Steelers might still target on the open market, and how Deshaun Watson almost went to Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter officially started his own Carson Wentz fan group on Twitter to drum up support for the new Commanders starting QB, he also will be holding auditions for Sister Jean II, and betting the house on the Red Raiders tonight against Duke in the Sweet Sixteen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter is all in on Texas Tech vs Duke tonight and has also started a Carson Wentz SuperFan Club and is willing to lay his faith on the line for the future Commanders starting QB. Jeremy Fowler compares and contrasts the differences between NBA contracts and NFL contracts in what is becoming an increasingly wild NFL Offseason. Comedy legend Margaret Cho still prefers the club grind to big theater performances, and Stan Savran thinks this NFL offseason is the new normalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle relives those awkward adolescent years, the Ol' 29er Phil Bourque was impressed by last night's showing vs the Blue Jackets and outlines what he expects from the Pens in the coming weeks from Rickard Rakell and Kaspari Kapenen among other wingers. Plus, DVE Sam Elliot calls in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Elliot was on Marc Maron’s podcast last week and made news when he criticized the Oscar nominated film "The Power Of The Dog" because he said it was too gay. Apparently he took exception to the depiction of an instance of homoeroticism in the American West. So, Sam joined us this morning to clarify what is and what is not gay in his opinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penguins Radio Network play by play announcer Josh Getzoff reviews yesterday's trade deadline action and what Rickard Rakell brings to the Penguins depth. Plus, Bill is introduced to the wild world of Bad Vegan, and Keith Richards latest comments to Rolling Stone detail Mick Jaggers influence on his solo career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bad Vegan on Netflix takes the art of swindling / the befuddlement of being swindled to a new high, comedian Lewis Black is back on the road for the first time in over 500 days, we bid farewell to Juju, and Sam Elliott loves to drop the f-bombSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Lewis Black returns to the Pittsburgh area on May 8th at the Palace Theater in Greensburg. Randy and Lewis discuss getting back on the road for the first time in over 500 days, his friendship with Gov't Mule guitarist Warren Haynes, and what people have come to expect form his shows. Get your tickets now at PalaceTheater.org! And don't forget to submit your rant at LewisBlack.com for him to read after the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr will be in Pittsburgh on May 20th at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead as part of Steve Byrne's Goddamn Comedy Jam. Roy chimes in on the free agency mayhem in the NFL and why the Dolphins haven't done anything yet, why teams need to stay away from cosplay QB's, and why Davante Adams left Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Wood Jr. advises teams to spend wisely in free agency, especially when it comes to quarterbacks and avoid those "cosplay QB's" like Baker Mayfield. Paul Steigerwald petitions the Pens to resign Bryan Rust at all costs, and would like to acquire Kaspari Kapanen at the deadline...plus Sean Collier's movie reviews, proof that Aarond Rodgers sucks, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat weighs in on the Mitch Trubisky signing and chalks up his struggles in Chi-town to bad coaching and an inability to throw left. Joe Bartnick returns for another Soft Dump as the Pens are in the middle of a tough road trip, and the GodFather of Pittsburgh Sports Stan Savran is impressed by the Steelers Free Agency showing so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat says all is well with Mitchell Trubisky unless he has to throw left, but he also maintains that the Bears are notorious for ruining quarterbacks - so much so that Big Cat wishes for the days of Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stressful week for Pens fans, with a few moral victories for what it's worth. Joe wants people to calm down on the Mark Friedman hype, he's not a "big dawg," but seems to represent the most physical player on the Penguins roster ... unless a few call-ups are made. Speaking of, how can you not play a guy named O'Connor on St. Patrick's Day?! Plus, Joe has the answer to who should play on Geno's wing...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Konkle isn't afraid to admit he shed a few tears while attending a Hamilton matinee last weekend. Mark Madden likes a lot of the moves the Steelers have made so far and doesn't shy away from calling it exactly what it is - a rebuild. Phil Bourque wants to see the Penguins get tougher between now and the start of the playoffs, and Baker Mayfield pens a premature goodbye letter to Cleveland and it's odd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz is skeptical of the Trubisky signing, insisting it'll be the mid 80s all over again for the Steelers, Jim Miller thinks the Trubisky's woes in Chicago can be mostly attributed to a coaching carousel with head coaches and offensive coordinators. Dave Dameshek likes the mobility Mitch offers, something the Steelers haven't seen behind center in awhile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz is not a fan of Mitchapalooza and thinks the Steelers are about to relive 1985 all over again. Dave Dameshek on the other hand is all in on Trubisky, especially since he offers mobility at the QB position - something the Steelers haven't had for a long time. Jim Miller (Chicago Bears color analyst) says Mitch will be very popular in the locker room but still has a lot of work to do on his long ball. Plus, Mike Lange and Billy Gardell chime in on the 50th anniversary of The Godfather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time comedian and Penguins superfan Steve Byrne stops in on the DVE Morning Show, he always has a few new Pens player liners he'd love to hear on 105.9 The X during game broadcasts. Here's a collection of some of his finest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong thinks Sid's favorite comedian is probably David Coulier, Steve Byrne has some help writing new Penguins liners for The X, and we hear from our winner for the Ultimate St. Patty's Day Experience, Jesse Oreski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Jared Freid is in town for a full weekend's worth of shows at the Pittsburgh Improv and shares his expertise on all things charcuterie and more, plus Frank Nicotero was once cut off at a local Applebee's, and our own Bill Crawford claps back at Jesse - this year's winner for the Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Experience. Plus, the Bastard Bearded Irishmen perform in the virtual coffeehouse ahead of their show tomorrow at the Thunderbird Cafe in Lawrenceville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter still wants the Commanders to draft a QB even after yesterday's acquisition of Carson Wentz. Steeler fans can now rejoice because if not for yesterday's trade, Wentz would've probably been released and then potentially signed by the Black and Gold. Either way, it's another name off the list as the QB carousel continues to spin around and around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Friedman is hot sauce, the Penguins are pancaking, what's a reasonable expectation for the trade deadline, and why Joe wants to see more young guys get the call up to the Big Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steeler Nation needs to thank PFT Commenter since the Washington Commanders took Carson Wentz off the hot stove QB market. Comedian Greg Warren is fed up with the neediness of the DMV, Sally Wiggin advocates for coyotes, Stan Savran reflects on fifty years of The GodFather, and Joe Bartnick returns with another Soft DumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er wants the Penguins to seek out some secondary scoring at the trade deadline, the Super Genius Mark Madden doesn't think a trade is realistic (or would even help that much) and would rather see the Pens try to develop some youth from Wilkes-Barre with NHL ice time. Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle feels instant shame when he knows he's crossed a line, and Mason Rudolph and his chin call in to relay their confidence to Steeler Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Casey recalls a time he had to fly to Arizona for an arbitration hearing with the Reds in a contract dispute and stunk up the joint in more ways than one, Steely McBeam has no interest in seeing Aaron Rodgers in Black n Gold, and DVE Bob Nutting wants an end to the lockout madness in MLB. Plus, we read some of YOUR limericks for the ultimate St. Patty's Day ExperienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mayor Sean Casey returns to highlight the current labor dispute in MLB including an argument on why the shift should be banned, and a hilarious story about the time Sean had to fly to Arizona for an arbitration hearing and stunk out the jointSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Casey recalls a time he had to fly to Arizona for an arbitration hearing with the Reds in a contract dispute and stunk up the joint in more ways than one, Steely McBeam has no interest in seeing Aaron Rodgers in Black n Gold, and DVE Bob Nutting wants an end to the lockout madness in MLB. Plus, we read some of YOUR limericks for the ultimate St. Patty's Day ExperienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong agrees that Sidney Crosby is underrated, Gerry Dulac recaps the sights and sounds of last week's NFL Combine in Indianapolis, plus Mason Rudolph makes comments about the limited playbook the Steelers used in 2021 in Ben's final season, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Getzoff elaborates on what was a 2009-like performance from Evgeni Malkin last night, Wes Uhler was very impressed by Malik Willis' performance at the combine, but doesn't think he'll be around when the Steelers draft, plus Sean Collier is 'meh' on "The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson but runs down the best cast Batmen of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pens enjoyed a nice weekend vs the Rangers and Jackets after a disastrous loss against the Devils - but it doesn't get any easier with the Lightning and Canes on deck back-to-back nights. Plus, when can the Pens expect Teddy Blueger to come back and why Jeff Jimmerson needs his own clothing line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.