The Pomp And Joe Show

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: We start the show by talking about our lingo. How are you feeling about the Pirates?? Joe wants to see the Pirates be good and is tapping into his young soul heart. Gauging Pirates fans interest in this year.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Who should the Steelers have more interest in developing: Will Howard or Drew Allar? Both quarterbacks have questions. . Nick thinks Sonny Styles is the best player in the draft. Starkey believes Ben Roethlisberger had a much better final season than people believe. He had Matt Canada as his offensive coordinator, Dionte Johnson and Chase Claypool as wide receivers, and Kendrick Green as his center.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Intern Dom joined the show. Dom thinks Don Kelly is already on the hot seat. Dom's take on Syracuse, the Steelers, the Steelers report card, and other Pittsburgh news! A trip into Starkey's mailbag. How many games will the Pirates be out of first place when Konnor Griffin is called up? Joe thinks they WILL be in first place.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Jacob Infante of Pro Football & Sports Network joined the show. . Infante thinks it would be a dream scenario for Makai Lemon to get drafted to the Steelers in the first round. Ty Simpson is Jacob's No. 2 quarterback. Jacob would say Garrett Nussmeier is the safest choice, but Drew Allar has the best upside. Ben Kindel is going to be the Penguins top line center tonight with Blake Lizotte out.

Ben Kindel is going to be the Penguins top line center tonight with Blake Lizotte out. Stuart Skinner is starting. Tory Verdi has been fired as head coach of Pitt women's basketball. He was 29-66 overall. Are you excited for the World Baseball Classic? Blake Hinson made his NBA debut.

Caleb Downs is one of the best players in the draft, but safeties don't get drafted high. Ty Simpson is Jacob's No. 2 quarterback. Jacob would say Garrett Nussmeier is the safest choice, but Drew Allar has the best upside. Infante thinks it would be a dream scenario for Makai Lemon to get drafted to the Steelers in the first round.

A trip into Starkey's mailbag. How many games will the Pirates be out of first place when Konnor Griffin is called up? Joe thinks they WILL be in first place. When you think Ben Roethlisberger, what comes to mind for you? Joe thinks Hall of Fame. Clint Hurdle said in 2013 the Pirates could win 95 games, and they did win 94.

Intern Dom joined the show. Dom thinks Don Kelly is already on the hot seat. Dom thinks Caleb Williams is the second-best quarterback in the NFL. Dom's take on Syracuse, the Steelers, the Steelers report card, and other Pittsburgh news!

Starkey believes Ben Roethlisberger had a much better final season than people believe. He had Matt Canada as his offensive coordinator, Dionte Johnson and Chase Claypool as wide receivers, Kendrick Green as his center, and Najee Harris as his lead running back. Joe thinks they should make a 30 For 30 on that!

Who should the Steelers have more interest in developing: Will Howard or Drew Allar? Both quarterbacks have questions. Nick thinks Sonny Styles is the best player in the draft. He would take Styles over Arvell Reese. Jordyn Tyson is a high-end talent and a great receiver whom Nick would pick.

Gauging Pirates fans interest in this year. Joe asks two people in Arizona to golf with him this weekend?! Joe thinks the Pirates should finish second in the division. Joe is in a Home Run League fantasy league. We are excited for the Pirates this season for many reasons.

We start the show by talking about our lingo. How are you feeling about the Pirates?? Joe wants to see the Pirates be good and is tapping into his young soul heart. Joe is locked in to watching spring training games. Are you pumped to watch the Pirates? We hear from Pirates fans about their optimism.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins have five points in their last the games since returning from the Olympic break, all without Sidney Crosby. Bob is very excited about where the Penguins are now. Do the Penguins NEED to win a playoff series? Stanley Cup Champion, Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. Kyle Dubas deserves a ton of credit for this season.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Peter Schrager thinks Ty Simpson could be 6th pick to the Browns. Should Steelers be interested in Ty Simpson? Drew Allar had a great combine. Joe said a year ago that Allar would be the next Steelers QB. Bob still wants to see Will Howard. The Steelers ranked last of all 32 teams in the report card. Potential Steelers trade idea from Mark Kaboly.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now joined the show. Dan reported that Kyle Dubas and Evgeni Malkin are supposed to meet this week to talk about next season. Dan doesn't really think the Penguins need significant additions. Bubba Chandler has walked seven batters in three innings, should we be concerned about this? Joe is expecting growing pains with Chandler.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Konnor Griffin has three home runs in spring training. Colin believes it could go either way if Griffin makes the Opening Day roster. Paul Skenes will have two starts, plus the exhibition to pitch for Team USA. Is Konnor Griffin the most hyped up Pirates prospect of all time??

Who has the best curveballs of all time? Is Henry Davis the most important Pirate breakout candidate? Is Konnor Griffin the most hyped up Pirates prospect of all time?

Konnor Griffin has three home runs in spring training. Colin believes it could go either way if Griffin makes the Opening Day roster. Paul Skenes will have two starts, plus the exhibition to pitch for Team USA. He thinks Andrew McCutchen isn't back. Henry Davis will catch about two of every three games.

Derek Shelton used Incrinculent this weekend when he discussed Paul Skenes when he managed against the Pirates with Minnesota. Pressing Pirates questions: 1. Bubba Chandler has walked seven batters in three innings, should we be concerned about this? Should undefeated Miami (Ohio) make the NCAA Tournament if they don't win their conference championship?

Dan Kingerski reported that Kyle Dubas and Evgeni Malkin are supposed to meet this week to talk about next season. Dan doesn't really think the Penguins need significant additions. Dan doesn't think that Sergei Murashov would be as good as Stuart Skinner at the moment.

Mark Kaboly said that a Brian Thomas trade could happen. He points to Jaylen Waddle as a player the Steelers were interested in last year and could be interested in this year. The Browns are breaking ground today on their new DOME stadium. Steelers players graded the franchise last in the NFL in their report card grades this season. Not ideal for the Steelers.

Peter Schrager thinks Ty Simpson could be the 6th pick to the Browns. Should the Steelers be interested in Ty Simpson? Drew Allar had a great combine and Joe said a year ago that Allar would be the next Steelers quarterback! Bob still wants to see Will Howard. Kyler Murray was a huge story. Will the Steelers pick a quarterback in the first three rounds?

Stanley Cup Champion, Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. Kyle Dubas deserves a ton of credit for this season. He thinks Sunday's victory against Vegas was a huge statement. Jay is very hesitant to make a huge move because of how the players and staff have worked together. Evgeni Malkin has deserved the chance to come back next season!

The Penguins have five points in their last the games since returning from the Olympic break, all without Sid. Bob is very excited about where the Penguins are now. Joe and Bob think that Arturs Silovs is now the Penguins No. 1 goalie. Who should the Penguins add at the deadline?

Konnor Griffin fever is just beginning, Ty Simpsons impresses Steelers and Pens trying to survive without Crosby for a month.

It's suddenly better times in Pittsburgh sports. The Pirates are the biggest story in baseball, and it's a positive for once. There's nothing fluky about the Pens at this point. Dubas has quickly turned around the Pens. There's even some excitement about the Steelers. Joe is completely right about the reaction if the Steelers draft Ty Simpson and Limits and Donny are completely wrong. The Steelers report card is horrible again. There are only 5 toilets. There's hope, and the Pens are getting results right now too. Callers chime in on the optimism. Drew Allar discussion. Shelty used the word incrinkulent yesterday. I make up a word "fellendoofer". A caller used it immediately. Callers are very happy on this wonderful day. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his takeaways from the combine, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, why the Steelers are so high on Will Howard, WR options in the draft, the ugly Steelers report card, will Gainwell be back, how he graded Metcalf in 2025, Queen's future in Pittsburgh. Recent history shows we can't write off Simpson to the Steelers. Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss the Pens win last night, Stuart Skinner's presence and if he could be traded, what the Pens need to get into the playoffs, the needs at the trade deadline, if Vincent Trocheck is an option, Anthony Mantha and others on expiring contracts, if Malkin might resign in Pittsburgh. Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss the Cowboys franchising George Pickens, he heard that Ty Simpson was impressive in his interview, the big stories for the Steelers at the combine, the possibility of the Steelers drafting a tackle, Vega Iaone, what the kicker market means for Chris Boswell. Farabaugh uses the word "incrinkulent". A look around the NFL - Anthony Richardson is seeking a trade, JaQuan Brisker, tall vs fast for WRs, random 49ers trivia. Who would be best on TV - Tomlin, Rodgers, or Cam? Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday. The Pirates are one of the biggest stories in the MLB. Things are way better with the Pens. What will the Pens do in goal this weekend? Looking at the slate of the WPIAL basketball games.

It's suddenly better times in Pittsburgh sports. The Pirates are the biggest story in baseball, and it's a positive for once. There's nothing flukey about the Pens at this point. Dubas has quickly turned around the Pens. There's even some excitement about the Steelers. Joe is completely right about the reaction if the Steelers draft Ty Simpson and Limits and Donny are completely wrong. The Steelers report card is horrible again. There are only 5 toilets. There's hope, and the Pens are getting results right now too. Callers chime in on the optimism. Drew Allar discussion. Shelty used the word incrinkulent yesterday. I make up a word "fellendoofer". A caller used it immediately. Callers are very happy on this wonderful day.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his takeaways from the combine, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, why the Steelers are so high on Will Howard, WR options in the draft, the ugly Steelers report card, will Gainwell be back, how he graded Metcalf in 2025, Queen's future in Pittsburgh. Recent history shows we can't write off Simpson to the Steelers. Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss the Pens win last night, Stuart Skinner's presence and if he could be traded, what the Pens need to get into the playoffs, the needs at the trade deadline, if Vincent Trocheck is an option, Anthony Mantha and others on expiring contracts, if Malkin might resign in Pittsburgh.

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss the Cowboys franchising George Pickens, he heard that Ty Simpson was impressive in his interview, the big stories for the Steelers at the combine, the possibility of the Steelers drafting a tackle, Vega Iaone, what the kicker market means for Chris Boswell. Farabaugh uses the word "incrinkulent". A look around the NFL - Anthony Richardson is seeking a trade, JaQuan Brisker, tall vs fast for WRs, random 49ers trivia. Who would be best on TV - Tomlin, Rodgers, or Cam?

Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday. The Pirates are one of the biggest stories in the MLB. Things are way better with the Pens. What will the Pens do in goal this weekend? Looking at the slate of the WPIAL basketball games.

The Pirates are one of the biggest stories in the MLB. Things are way better with the Pens. What will the Pens do in goal this weekend? Looking at the slate of the WPIAL basketball games.

Kevin Gorman joins from Spring Training to give the latest on Konnor Griffin, how the Pirates have three unicorns, how Griffin has looked in the field, the schedule with the WBC, how Griffin lasted to No. 9 in the draft, his interaction with Sheltie yesterday.

A look around the NFL - Anthony Richardson is seeking a trade, JaQuan Brisker, tall vs fast for WRs, random 49ers trivia. Who would be best on TV - Tomlin, Rodgers, or Cam?

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss the Cowboys franchising George Pickens, he heard that Ty Simpson was impressive in his interview, the big stories for the Steelers at the combine, the possibility of the Steelers drafting a tackle, Vega Iaone, what the kicker market means for Chris Boswell. Farabaugh uses the word "incrinkulent"

Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss the Pens win last night, Stuart Skinner's presence and if he could be traded, what the Pens need to get into the playoffs, the needs at the trade deadline, if Vincent Trocheck is an option, Anthony Mantha and others on expiring contracts, if Malkin might resign in Pittsburgh.

Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss his takeaways from the combine, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar, why the Steelers are so high on Will Howard, WR options in the draft, the ugly Steelers report card, will Gainwell be back, how he graded Metcalf in 2025, Queen's future in Pittsburgh. Recent history shows we can't write off Simpson to the Steelers.

There's hope, and the Pens are getting results right now too. Callers chime in on the optimism. Drew Allar discussion. Shelty used the word incrinkulent yesterday. I make up a word "fellendoofer". A caller used it immediately. Callers are very happy on this wonderful day.

It's suddenly better times in Pittsburgh sports. The Pirates are the biggest story in baseball, and it's a positive for once. There's nothing flukey about the Pens at this point. Dubas has quickly turned around the Pens. There's even some excitement about the Steelers. Joe is completely right about the reaction if the Steelers draft Ty Simpson and Limits and Donny are completely wrong. The Steelers report card is horrible again. There are only 5 toilets.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: TK didn't think Toews and Makar played great for the Canadiens in the Gold Medal Game. How close was Sidney Crosby to playing? Bob wants to do what it takes for Crosby and Malkin to go back to the postseason. Tyler Kennedy thinks the Penguins should give Avery Hayes a chance on the top line.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Is THIS the year the Pirates finally get back to the MLB postseason? Joe thinks the Pirates are the story of baseball. If you could sign Konnor Griffin or Paul Skenes to a long-term deal, who would you choose?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Pirates fans weigh in on how to extend Paul Skenes and/or Konnor Griffin. The Steelers have met with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, per Nick Farabaugh. Would you be ok with Allar as the Steelers quarterback? Poni reported that the Steelers and Jaguars have talked about star wide receiver Brian Thomas. T

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mel Kiper thinks Ty Simpson is like Mac Jones as a quarterback. Matt Miller thinks Will Howard is more of an "AFC quarterback." Miller thinks the Steelers might be pressing for a QB and wouldn't draft Simpson. Jeff thinks this is a big time for Drew Allar to stand out for scouts. Jeff would be surprised if the Steelers pick Simpson.

The Steelers have met with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, per Nick Farabaugh. Would you be ok with Allar as the Steelers quarterback? Poni reported that the Steelers and Jaguars have talked about star wide receiver Brian Thomas.

Pirates fans weigh in on how to extend Paul Skenes and/or Konnor Griffin. One caller thinks the salary cap/floor could be what helps the Pirates to keep both. We think the Pirates need to sign Konnor Griffin NOW!!

What could a Konnor Griffin extension look like? We think a Griffin extension could be 8-years, $150 million. Griffin could be the most impactful Pirates hitter in over 30 years.

Is THIS the year the Pirates finally get back to the MLB postseason? Joe thinks the Pirates are the story of baseball. If you could sign Konnor Griffin or Paul Skenes to a long-term deal, who would you choose?

Tyler Kennedy thinks the Penguins should give Avery Hayes a chance on the top line. He wouldn't mess with any other lines. What is Connor McDavid's legacy?

Tyler Kennedy didn't think Toews and Makar played great for the Canadiens in the Gold Medal Game. How close was Sidney Crosby to playing? Bob wants to do what it takes for Crosby and Malkin to go back to the postseason.