The Fan Morning Show

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 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: 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 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!

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: 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 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 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!

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: 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: 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 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 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 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 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: 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?

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.

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 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: 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?

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: 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.

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 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: 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?

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.

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 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 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 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?

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: 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.

Jason Mackey joins the show to talk about his experience at the WBC yesterday, Paul Skenes’ thoughts on the event, the Pittsburgh connections in last night’s game, if there’s any update on what the Pirates will do with Konnor Griffin, what the Pirates’ plans are for Jared Triolo, and more!

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.

Jeff Hathhorn filling in for the guys today! Did people watch the WBC or the Oscars last night? Jeff and Dom debate about what they did. Jeff then recaps Paul Skenes' outing in the game last night and the overall success of the WBC.

The new league year is officially underway with the Steelers adding in areas of need, but they also lost others to free agency. Also, the Pirates continue to ramp up for the season.

The full Fan Morning Show from Friday, March 13, 2026!

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the Steelers signing S Jaquan Brisker. Also, are you feeling more optimistic or pessimistic about the Penguins at this point? March 13, 2026, 6:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address what the Steelers' QB room may look like for the upcoming season. Also, will former Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin ever publicly address his side of stepping away from the team? And could Jaime Dixon return to be Pitt men's basketball's head coach? March 13, 2026, 7:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder what plans the Steelers have for the future of their team considering many of their moves of the last several seasons have been tenuring veterans through trades and free agency. Also, Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. March 13, 2026, 8:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson focus mostly on the Pirates by talking to broadcaster Greg Brown and insider Jason Mackey, each on The Fan Hotline. March 13, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates insider Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about some of the latest developments regarding players of interest, like prospect SS Konnor Griffin, with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Pirates' broadcaster Greg Brown comes on The Fan Hotline to share his perspective of the team so far in Spring Training with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the latest transactions by the Steelers with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address the hypothetical where former Pitt men's basketball head coach Jamie Dixon would return to the team if current coach Jeff Capel no longer held the position.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to former Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin's first public appearance since stepping down.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the Penguins' 6-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

The full Fan Morning Show from Thursday, March 12, 2026!

In this hour, Dorin Dickerson the upcoming game between the Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights. Also, can the Baltimore Ravens ever be trusted again? And what does the future hold for Pitt men's basketball's head coach Jeff Capel? March 12, 2026, 6:00 Hour

In this hour, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick discuss new QB options that have been made available for the Steelers. Also, Pitt men's basketball broadcaster Bill Hillgrove comes on The Fan Hotline. March 12, 2026, 7:00 Hour