Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Joe Bartnick had nightmares of the 90s after watching Wednesday's Game 1 OT loss, Jesse Marshall of the Athletic breaks down an uncanny lack of production from Sid's line, Rob King comments on the Iron Man potentially missing Game 2, and Dan Potash plans to sweep the leg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GodFather of Pittsburgh Sports insists the Pens have to do more to facilitate offense for 87 when he's on the ice if they want to right the ship in Game 2 tomorrow night. Having a more stout defense certainly would help the cause as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how significant was Jack Johnson's scratch last night? Despite leading the Penguins in hits and playing all 82 games, Mike Sullivan opted to sit Johnson, but Josh doesn't see Johnson's absence as the culprit for the loss (let alone the shaky defense). In general, the better team won last night and the Pens have to answer questions on all fronts in order to even the series on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat from Barstool Sports actually feels sympathy for Big Ben, tells us when he thinks is the best time of the year to gamble, and doesn't take any precautions to stop Big Brother from listening in to conversations or shopping history on his phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer was perplexed by the Jack Johnson sitting last night, and thinks an additional lineup change may be necessary for Game 2 tomorrow night on Long Island, especially after Erik Gudbranson's scary injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network wants to see Teddy Blueger in Game 2 tomorrow night, Josh Getzoff is critical of the Penguins blue line and Stan Savran insists the Pens need to generate more offense when Sid is on the ice, but everyone can agree the decision to sit Jack Johnson after playing all 82 games was a head scratcher. Also, Big Cat defends Big Ben and Ray Zawodni stops bySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long time since the dark days of Generation X, but for some Pens fans, those memories are still in the forefront. Paul Steigerwald reminds us just how far the franchise has come since the early days of Sid, Geno, and Flower, and revisits the history between two old playoff rivals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SuperGenius once met Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore at the National Record Mart, and he also spoke with Sidney Crosby, Coach Mike Sullivan and Phil Kessel yesterday ahead of the Islanders series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er says the Pens need Geno to wake up in this series, and no one is better at self motivation than number 71. Paul Steigerwald shares the history of the Russian Five and gives a historical account of the Pens-Isles playoff rivalry, and Mark Madden has seen Rainbow fifteen times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Bourque breaks down the Islanders 1-1-3 defensive trap and calls upon Geno to provide the energy to get the Pens off to the right start in Round 1 tonight on Long Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penguins Defenseman and team DJ Brian Dumoulin prefers to play in the Nassau Coliseum over the Barclays Center, and has also heard his fair share of Sullivanisms being a local Bostonian in the off-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hockey Hall of Famer and voice of the Penguins shares his insight in who deems the best voice in blues guitar, and how Sidney Crosby has managed to impress him all these years, as well as what he expects to see in the upcoming series against the IslandersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary E-Street Band guitarist and Soprano's star Steven Van Zandt spent eight good minutes with us this morning detailing his new album - Summer of Sorcery - and why Nicky Hopkins, Jeff Beck and Ron Wood should be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as much as possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Famer Mike Lange shares his favorite blues guitarist and why he's still impressed with Sidney Crosby after all these years, Steven Van Zandt has a new album out, but can't guarantee if an E-Street Movie will follow, and Penguins Defenseman Brian Dumoulin is still the team DJ, but not exactly by choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven Hours! Wrestle Mania lasted seven hours yesterday, and Sean Collier of Pittsburgh Magazine was there for all of it ... and more! Check out his review of the biggest day in wrestling which also included a musical performance from a local Pittsburgher and John Cena rapping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penguins commentator Bob Errey previews the upcoming series with the New York Islanders including which defensive pairings he thinks will be most successful, and how the Penguins offense can help dethrone the incumbent Cup winning coach Barry Trotz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Penguin and AT&T Sports Net announcer Bob Errey didn't fill out a bracket this year, but details his concerns for the upcoming series against the Islanders. Sean Collier recounts his favorite moments from yesterday's Wrestle Mania, including an appearance from a local Pittsburgher making waves in the ring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Screenwriter and film producer Carl Kurlander once a shot with actress Ally Sheedy back in the day. Today, he's in town for "Burden of Genius," a new documentary that looks at the trials and tribulations of Dr. Thomas Starzl as he sought to perfect the Organ Transplantation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer and screenwriter Carl Kurlander once had a shot with Breakfast Club actress Ally Sheedy. Now, he has a new documentary on Dr. Thomas Starzl, "Burden of Genius" playing at the Carnegie Science Center next week. Sean Collier ranks his top five Stephen King movies and Dan Bubien and the Delta Struts perform in the Coffeehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and host of PuckOff Podcast Joe Bartnick has a serious dump this week ahead of tonight's matchup with the Red Wings. There's only two more games left and the Pens still need to clinch a playoff spot with just two points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter of the Pardon My Take Podcast and Barstool Sports was not at all duped by Tom Brady's April Fools Day tweet. Who is the MVP of the inaugural and final AAF season? Wouldn't you like to know. Spoiler: Trent Richardson wins this year's Trent Richardson Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Lewis Black is coming to Pittsburgh next weekend, and he's about had it with Joe Biden's hair sniffing shenanigans, social media, celebrity parents and USC, the President's invalid golf scores, and much much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick takes a serious dump ahead of tonight's possible playoff clincher between the Penguins and Red Wings, PFT Commenter was not fooled by Tom Brady's April Fool's Day shenanigans and comedian Lewis Black is fed up with Joe Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SuperGenius thinks late night host John Oliver is out of touch with his comments regarding the WWE caring for it's athletes and rattles off a few bands who would make great bio picsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er wants the Pens to emphatically punch their ticket to the playoffs tomorrow night and let the Red Wings know who's boss. Also, who will be the odd man out on D, and when can we expect Geno back in the lineup and producing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er wants the Pens to punch their ticket to the playoffs tomorrow night against Detroit, and he doesn't care about home ice advantage either, Mark Madden considers which band should star in the next music bio pic, and Mr. Wednesday hangs out later than usual this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Penguins Colby Armstrong takes a shot at a Mike Sullivan impression, ranks his favorite rinks and whether or not the Pens should bench the starters should they clinch a playoff birth in Detroit tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colby Armstrong takes a crack at impersonating Mike Sullivan and rattles off a few of his favorite and least favorite places to play, Billy Gardell would sit in the Steelers draft room if given the opportunity, along with a plate of wings, and we revisit why April 2nd 1989 is an important date in Rock n Roll history here in PittsburghSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Rorabaugh of The Athletic explores the most likely playoff possibilities for the Penguins who conclude their regular season this week with a home-and-home series against Detroit, and the closer against the Rangers on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Opening Day in Pittsburgh and Bob Nutting calls in to (promote) get fans ready for another year of Bucco baseball. Kevin Stevens discusses the advances made in Power Forward with Familylinks in the previous year, and Seth Rorabaugh recaps a bounce back victory for the Pens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mayor Sean Casey stops by to recap a disappointing Opening Day in Cincinnati and relive some memories of his own Opening Day festivities. Also that time he met Charlie Sheen and chatted up Rickey Henderson on first base right before a steal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and host of PuckOff Podcast Joe Bartnick recaps a successful road trip for the Penguins ahead of a pivotal tilt with the Predators tonight, which can allow the Pens to make up some ground in the Metropolitan Divisional race as the season winds down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Craig Gass calls in ahead of KISS coming to PPG tomorrow night for their final show in Pittsburgh, until the next one and promises all kinds of crazy promotions and accusations of how we all rip off of KISS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick previews the Pens weekend as the regular season draws to an end, comedian Craig Gass calls in ahead of KISS's final performance in Pittsburgh until the next one, Sean Casey snaps back at fans and details his run-in with Ricky Henderson. Also, Bill Toms & Hard Rain perform in the DVE Coffeehouse. Oh, and Bill meets Ed Norton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Referee aficionado Gene Steratore is against the introduction of replay to review controversial pass interference calls on the field like the one in the NFC Championship game between the Saints and Rams. Any further progression the replay development will harm the product, he says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of Pardon My Take Podcast, Big Cat is expecting a Little Cat in a few short months. He's open to accepting any and all fatherhood advice, short of how to dress as a Head Coach - he has Andy Reid for that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Cat is expecting a Little Cat in a few months and appreciates any and all fatherhood advice, including how to properly dress as a Head Coach. Gene Steratore isn't too enthused by the news coming out of the NFL Owner's Meetings concerning replay review and Stan Savran sets a low expectation for the waining Buccos who get the 2019 campaign underway today in Cincinnati. Also, Zoob performs in the CoffeehouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SuperGenius details his heated weekend Twitter battle with Broncos receiver and former Steeler Emmanuel Sanders and highlights some of his favorite mime troupes around town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle remembers squeezing in XL sweats despite being a hard medium back in the 90s, Whitney Lerch has an awesome lineup planned for CureRock 2019 happening this Friday, Jameson Taillon's cutter can't fool Adam Frazier, Phil Bourque is enjoying a few days off before the Pens take it to the Predators on Friday night and Mark Madden survived a heated Twitter battle with virtually everyone over the weekend including Emmanuel Sanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pirates Ace takes a few good minutes aside to chat with the Morning Show crew ahead of Thursday's season opener. Adam Frazier has a good eye for Jamo's cutter, and Taillon's excited for the heavy bat and slick glove of Jung Ho Kang to rejoin the lineup in 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er is enjoying the three day reprieve ahead of the Pens tilt Friday night vs Nashville. It's been a grueling month, but amidst key injuries and desperate opponents, the Penguins have faired pretty well thanks to role player scoring and outstanding goal tending from Matt Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette addresses comments Mike Tomlin made during his first press conference since the departure of Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, including a "talk less, more action" approach in 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakfast Club turns 35 (kinda), Billy Gardell has the perfect formula for buffet etiquette. Speaking of which, Gerry Dulac says not to wait on Mike Tomlin or Bill Belichick during the Coaches Breakfast at the annual NFL Owner's Meetings. And your coffee mug is probably pretty disgusting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates legend Steve Blass is excited about the Buccos arms in 2019 and recalls a few instances in which he was verbally challenged by his managers. Greg Warren recaps an exciting weekend in Pittsburgh with the NCAA Wrestling National Championship in town, but had troubles getting around town with Pittsburgh UBER drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All around legend Steve Blass sees the Pirates pitching as it's greatest strength, and perhaps Jung Ho Kang as their best source for power hitting. Blass also touches on the best managerial blowups and reflects on a time when he was almost sent to the bullpen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and host of Puck Off Podcast Joe Bartnick reviews a rollercoaster week for the Pens, suggests his theory of loading up two lines, and sings high praise for defenseman Brian Doumolin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Brooks Wheelan checks in with an ex-girlfriend after a night of drinking, and sheds some wrestling knowledge showing his mid-western background. Brooks will be at the Pittsburgh Improv this weekend check improv.com/pittsburgh/ for tickets. According to Sean Collier, "The Dirt" has more nudity than he's ever seen before, and Joe Bartnick recaps a wild week for the Pens in Soft Dumps. Also, Grand Piano performs in the CoffeehouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFT Commenter of Barstool Sports has taken a liking to Cosmos recently and alines the stars with corresponding NFL QB's, ranking Ben and Eli (once among the NFL's best and brightest).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz reflects on Le'Veon Bell's tenure as a Steeler, specifically his role with media and tendency to kind of say what he thought people wanted to hear, which may result in a reluctancy from reporters to push back or press on questions - note the SI interview. Anyway, the Bell bashing continues...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Olympian Jake Herbert labels Western PA's blue collar roots as a reason for it's wrestling stronghold. He and comedian Greg Warren touch on this weekend's NCAA National Tournament taking place at PPG Paints Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.