
The Fan Morning Show
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Noah Hiles: When will SS Konnor Griffin get his extension from the Pirates?
Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the latest news and rumors surrounding Pirates' prospect SS Konnor Griffin with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

What happened in the situation between the Steelers and OL Brock Hoffman?
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly addresses with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson the recent developments between the Steelers and OL Brock Hoffman.

Did Austin Bechtold commit the biggest wedding foul this weekend?
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas react to something "The Pomp and Joe Show" producer Austin "City Limits" Bechtold did at Donny Football's wedding this weekend that was in clear violation of the venue's etiquette.

Did Adam Crowley cry at Donny Football's wedding?
Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas work to get Adam Crowley to be truthful about how sensitive and emotional he can get about certain things.

What's the Pirates' Opening Day lineup going to look like?
Now that prospect SS Konnor Griffin has been designated to AAA, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson share what they believe the Pirates' Opening Day lineup will look like.

Best of The Fan: Morning Show at Spring Training
bonusCrowley and Dorin hung out with the Bucs this week, the madness starts as the sports world starts to heat up!

The Fan Morning Show - March 20, 2026
The full Fan Morning Show from Friday, March 20, 2026!

6:00: What else can Pirates' pitcher Paul Skenes possibly accomplish?
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas try to predict what accomplishments Pirates' SP Paul Skenes will reach this season. March 20, 2026, 6:00 Hour

7:00: What might the Steelers' meeting with LB Kyle Louis mean?
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick address the Steelers' meeting with LB Kyle Louis. Also, are you still as excited for the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? And how could you not respect former Pitt MBB head coach Jamie Dixon? March 20, 2026, 7:00 Hour

8:00: How're the new Steelers' coaches going to handle prospect meetings?
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick wonder how the new Steelers' coaches will handle meetings with NFL prospects before the NFL Draft. Also, Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. March 20, 2026, 8:00 Hour

9:00: What's separating this Pirates' team from past seasons?
In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue addressing the hype around the Pirates with the start of the MLB regular season approaching. Also, Pirates insider Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline. March 20, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Jason Mackey: The MLB season starts next week!
Pirates' insider Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline to give his final report on the show from Spring Training in Bradenton this year.

Chris Carter: Is a Steelers reunion with QB Rodgers inevitable?
Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick about the latest regarding the Steelers.

How could you not respect former Pitt MBB head coach Jamie Dixon?
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick acknowledge how much former Pitt men's basketball and current TCU men's basketball head coach Jamie Dixon reinvented himself and stayed relevant for all of these years.

Are you still as excited for the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh?
With the perceived lack of QB talent, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick wonder if Pittsburgh fans are still as excited about the 2026 NFL Draft as they were last summer.

Can you believe these pitchers were Pirates' Opening Day starters before Skenes?
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas review the Pirates' Opening Day Starting pitchers over the last 20 seasons and see how they compare to Paul Skenes.

Will SP Paul Skenes eventually be good enough to win an MVP?
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas discuss whether or not Pirates' starting pitcher Paul Skenes is going to be good enough to be a Most Valuable Player eventually in his career.

3-19 Fan Morning Show FULL SHOW
Hour 1: The guys are live in Bradenton for one final time. The Penguins lost last night, but it felt like a win. How big of a problem is Kris Letang for the Pens right now? The Hurricanes TV broadcast didn’t give Erik Karlsson his due yesterday. Today is National Vasectomy Day! And who will be the next Penguins captain once Sidney Crosby retires? Hour 2: Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins the show! Have the Steelers made their intentions clear on Drew Allar? And Greg Brown offers to get the show coffee, but is it good enough for Callas? Hour 3: Pirates broadcasters Kevin Young and Greg Brown join the show to talk about the upcoming Pirates season! The guys try to figure out what the Pirates lineup will be. And did Crowley make a big mistake during one of the interviews? Hour 4: Matt Capps joins the show to share stories from his playing days. A special edition of Quiz Callas. And Jeff Hathhorn jumps on with the guys to go around Pittsburgh sports.

Hour 4: Matt Capps shares stories from his playing days, a special Quiz Callas, Jeff Hathhorn jumps on with the guys
Hour 4: Matt Capps joins the show to share stories from his playing days. A special edition of Quiz Callas. And Jeff Hathhorn jumps on with the guys to go around Pittsburgh sports.

Matt Capps joins the show to share stories from his playing days
Matt Capps officially joins the show to talk about Callas’ baseball knowledge, what it was like when Jason Bay got traded, what he’s expecting from the pitchers on the Pirates this year, how excited he was when the Pirates got Bubba Chandler, some of the best advice he got during his playing days, what the pitcher-catcher dynamic is like, the player who gave him the most trouble, and more!

Hour 3: Kevin Young and Greg Brown join, what will the Pirates lineup be?, Crowley’s interview mistake
Hour 3: Pirates broadcasters Kevin Young and Greg Brown join the show to talk about the upcoming Pirates season! The guys try to figure out what the Pirates lineup will be. And did Crowley make a big mistake during one of the interviews?

Greg Brown joins the show to preview the upcoming Pirates season
Greg Brown joins the show to talk about if he’s dressed good enough to be on camera, what it’s been like hanging out with the guys this week, what he’s seen from the Pirates players so far, how much he likes Callas, what the season is like for him as a broadcaster, and more!

Pirates broadcaster Kevin Young joins the guys in Bradenton!
Kevin Young joins the show to talk about what playing at Three Rivers Stadium was like, what makes someone a great first baseman, what his expectations are from the Pirates this season, why Don Kelly is the right guy for this team, if he can spell Jhostynxon Garcia, how big of a deal lineup protection is, and more!

Hour 2: Matt Hague joins the show, Allar to Steelers, Brownie’s coffee offer
Hour 2: Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins the show! Have the Steelers made their intentions clear on Drew Allar? And Greg Brown offers to get the show coffee, but is it good enough for Callas?

Hour 1: The Penguins have a Letang problem, National Vasectomy Day, Pens’ next captain?
Hour 1: The guys are live in Bradenton for one final time. The Penguins lost last night, but it felt like a win. How big of a problem is Kris Letang for the Pens right now? The Hurricanes TV broadcast didn’t give Erik Karlsson his due yesterday. Today is National Vasectomy Day! And who will be the next Penguins captain once Sidney Crosby retires?

Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins the show
Pirates hitting coach Matt Hague joins the show to talk about Konnor Griffin’s development, the unique hitters he gets to work with, expectations for the position players this year, what lineup protection is like for O’Neil Cruz, what he’s focusing on with this lineup this year, if he loves spring training or is ready for it to end, the improved younger players on the roster, and more!

3-18 Fan Morning Show FULL SHOW
Hour 1: The guys are back at Bradenton again this morning! Did Don Kelly accidentally reveal yesterday the team’s plans for Konnor Griffin? Crowley had trouble watching the WBC at his condo last night. And why didn’t Callas ask Don Kelly any questions during his interview yesterday? Hour 2: Bubba Chandler joins the show to discuss his career so far. Did the Steelers make a mistake not trading for Jaylen Waddle? And the guys had an interesting night at the bar yesterday. Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo and Tyler Kennedy join to talk about the latest Steelers and Penguins news. Could the Steelers be interested in Carson Beck? And the NFL is kicking off next season on a Wednesday night. Hour 4: Doug Whaley joins for a while to talk the Steelers offseason, Drew Allar, and MLB business moves. And Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy joins the show to talk about his pitchers and the upcoming season.

Hour 4: Wednesday with Whaley and Bill Murphy joins the show
Hour 4: Doug Whaley joins for a while to talk the Steelers offseason, Drew Allar, and MLB business moves. And Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy joins the show to talk about his pitchers and the upcoming season.

Hour 3: Fittipaldo and TK join, Beck to the Steelers?, NFL kicking off on a Wednesday
Hour 3: Ray Fittipaldo and Tyler Kennedy join to talk about the latest Steelers and Penguins news. Could the Steelers be interested in Carson Beck? And the NFL is kicking off next season on a Wednesday night.

Tyler Kennedy joins to talk about the Penguins' ongoing success
Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk about Evgeni Malkin’s performance against Colorado, the cause behind the Penguins’ sustained success this season, what has turned things around for Erik Karlsson recently, if other teams should be afraid of the Pens in the playoffs, and more!

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about the latest Steelers news
Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk about if the Steelers were ever in on Jaylen Waddle, his thoughts on the Jaquan Brisker trade, if there’s any update to Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation, which free agency addition will have the biggest impact, his reaction to Justin Fields getting traded to the Chiefs, and more!

Hour 2: Bubba Chandler joins the show, Steelers don’t trade for Waddle, the guys’ night at the bar
Hour 2: Bubba Chandler joins the show to discuss his career so far. Did the Steelers make a mistake not trading for Jaylen Waddle? And the guys had an interesting night at the bar yesterday.

Bubba Chandler joins the show to discuss his career so far
Bubba Chandler joins the show to talk about what it’s like being teammates with Paul Skenes, if he follows other sports besides baseball, if he made the right choice choosing baseball over football, when he knew growing up that he would be a successful pitcher, if he likes the new rules that MLB has introduced, what the camaraderie is like on the team right now, and more!

Hour 1: Did Kelly reveal the Pirates’ Griffin plans?, Crowley’s WBC trouble, Callas’ interview absence
Hour 1: The guys are back at Bradenton again this morning! Did Don Kelly accidentally reveal yesterday the team’s plans for Konnor Griffin? Crowley had trouble watching the WBC at his condo last night. And why didn’t Callas ask Don Kelly any questions during his interview yesterday?

Did Don Kelly reveal the Pirates' plans for Konnor Griffin?
Don Kelly’s comments on the show yesterday seem to indicate that the Pirates won’t call up Konnor Griffin before the season. How big of a contract could Griffin get if he is extended? Apparently it could be the biggest in franchise history. Crowley says if he doesn’t break camp, it’s because of Griffin and not the team.

3-17 Fan Morning Show FULL SHOW
Hour 1: The guys are live today from Bradenton! Crowley claims that the Penguins are back after a big win yesterday. A caller invites the show to play paintball at Raymond James Stadium. And has Callas ever been cold before? Hour 2: Don Kelly and Isaac Mattson join the show to preview the upcoming Pirates season. The guys hung out with some Pittsburgh media members yesterday in Florida. And Dorin mocks Dom. Hour 3: Jake Magnum and Matt Clement join the show to talk about their Pirates expectations. Dom almost got into an accident on his way to the station this morning. And what’s the proper way to eat an oyster? Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the guys to talk about what he’s seen at spring training so far. Did Adam Crowley see Jim Leyland at the field today? And a meteor has apparently hit Cleveland.

Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins, did Crowley see Leyland?, meteor hits Cleveland
Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the guys to talk about what he’s seen at spring training so far. Did Adam Crowley see Jim Leyland at the field today? And a meteor has apparently hit Cleveland.

Hour 3: Magnum and Clement join the show, Dom's driving incident, oyster eating
Hour 3: Jake Magnum and Matt Clement join the show to talk about their Pirates expectations. Dom almost got into an accident on his way to the station this morning. And what’s the proper way to eat an oyster?

Jake Mangum joins the show to talk about his time so far with the Pirates
Pirates OF Jake Mangum joins the show to talk about his excitement for the season, what the Pirates have done well this offseason, his appreciation for Pittsburgh, what position he wants to play, what his upbringing was like, if he’s the fastest player on the team, what he thinks about Konnor Griffin, his impressions of his teammates, if he’s superstitious, how much fun he’s having, and more!

Hour 2: Kelly and Mattson join the show, the show's Florida trip so far, Dorin mocks Dom
Hour 2: Don Kelly and Isaac Mattson join the show to preview the upcoming Pirates season. The guys hung out with some Pittsburgh media members yesterday in Florida. And Dorin mocks Dom.

Pirates RHP Isaac Mattson joins the show to talk his offseason and routine
Crowley says the Pirates bullpen is an underrated part of this team. Pirates RHP Isaac Mattson joins the show to talk about what he worked on during the offseason, if he still gets nervous before going on the mound, the culture that Don Kelly is building, what his routine is like, and more!

Don Kelly joins the show to preview the upcoming Pirates season
Don Kelly joins the show to talk about the merchandise he got the guys, what it’s been like during spring break, the culture he’s building for this team, how they need to back up words with action, what the journey has been like for him up to Pirates manager, what needs to happen to get the Buccos to the playoffs, what we should expect from Paul Skenes this season, how much the sport evolves by the year, the communication between him and Ben Cherington, the moves the Pirates made this offseason, his impressions of Konnor Griffin, and more!

Hour 1: Penguins are back, show invite to paintball, bad Bradenton weather
Hour 1: The guys are live today from Bradenton! Crowley claims that the Penguins are back after a big win yesterday. A caller invites the show to play paintball at Raymond James Stadium. And has Callas ever been cold before?

Crowley claims that the Penguins are BACK
Evgeni Malkin scored twice as the Pens routed the Avalanche last night. Crowley claims the Penguins are back! How good can this team be once they get Sidney Crosby back? The guys wonder how deep into the playoffs the Pens can go.

3-16 Fan Morning Show FULL SHOW
Hour 1: Jeff Hathhorn in for the guys today! Did you watch the WBC or the Oscars last night? Dom wonders why Bruce Pearl is allowed on TV. And the guys fill out their March Madness brackets on the air. Hour 2: A legendary Pittsburgh sports venue is closing its doors. Can the Penguins survive without Sidney Crosby? And Jason Mackey joins the show to recap his experience at the WBC. Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the rest of the morning! Did Mark steal coffee from someone at the office? Livvy Dunne has been cast in FOX's reboot of Baywatch. And could Mason Rudolph be the Steelers' starting quarterback next season? Hour 4: Andy Toole joins the show to recap his season and preview March Madness. Do Dom and Callas have to share a room at Donny's wedding this weekend? And Crowley calls in from Bradenton to check in with everyone!

Hour 4: Andy Toole joins the show, wedding sleeping arrangements, Crowley checks in from Florida
Hour 4: Andy Toole joins the show to recap his season and preview March Madness. Do Dom and Callas have to share a room at Donny's wedding this weekend? And Crowley calls in from Bradenton to check in with everyone!

RMU head basketball coach Andy Toole joins the show to reflect on their season and March Madness
RMU head basketball coach Andy Toole joins the show to reflect on his season, what he expects to happen in the offseason, if Miami OH deserves to be in March Madness, if he agrees with the one seeds in the bracket, his reflections on knowing John Calipari, who his Cinderella team could be in the tournament, who he likes to win it all in April, and more!

Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins, Livvy Dunne cast in Baywatch, and could Mason Rudolph be the Steelers' starting QB?
Hour 3: Mark Kaboly joins the show for the rest of the morning! Did Mark steal coffee from someone at the office? Livvy Dunne has been cast in FOX's reboot of Baywatch. And could Mason Rudolph be the Steelers' starting quarterback next season?

Could Mason Rudolph be the Steelers' starting QB next season?
Mark Kaboly doesn’t really care about March Madness. What’s the best path for the Steelers at quarterback? Mark says there is a possibility that Mason Rudolph starts for Pittsburgh this year.

Hour 2: Field House closing, Crosby's Pens absence, Mackey recaps WBC
Hour 2: A legendary Pittsburgh sports venue is closing its doors. Can the Penguins survive without Sidney Crosby? And Jason Mackey joins the show to recap his experience at the WBC.