The Pomp And Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The Penguins lost to Carolina for the 10th time in a shootout. TK thinks if the Penguins win two of their next four games, they will be in good shape. Tyler Kennedy was stunned that Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Mark Kaboly: Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark said that Maxx Crosby failing his physical after an agreed upon deal has happened before, but not to this level. Mark thinks it's definitely shady. Mark thinks the Steelers will still add a guard and a depth wide receiver.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: The World Baseball Classic is gaining in popularity. Team USA will play Canada on Friday night in the semifinals. Lou in Staten Island doesn't understand why the Steelers are contingent on Aaron Rodgers coming back. How much should strength of schedule matter in college basketball? Miami (Ohio)'s strength of schedule is poor but should get in the tournament.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Jeff Hathhorn: Is Konnor Griffin ready to make the major leagues? Jeff agrees that Miami (Ohio) should be in the NCAA Tournament. We still don't know when we're going to get an answer on Aaron Rodgers. Kirk Cousins may make more sense for the Vikings than Kyler Murray. Jeff wants Arturs Silovs to be the Penguins goalie in the postseason. How will the Penguins play down the stretch?

We still don't know when we're going to get an answer on Aaron Rodgers. Kirk Cousins may make more sense for the Vikings than Kyler Murray. Jeff wants Arturs Silovs to be the Penguins goalie in the postseason. How will the Penguins play down the stretch?

Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Is Konnor Griffin ready to make the major leagues? Jeff agrees that Miami (Ohio) should be in the NCAA Tournament. Do people care about conference tournaments anymore? The A10 Tournament is here this week. Jeff thinks that we are going to see fewer and fewer upsets with NIL.

How much should strength of schedule matter in college basketball? Miami (Ohio)'s strength of schedule is poor but because no Power 4 team would schedule them. Tom Izzo is going back to the tournament for the 28th year in a row.

The World Baseball Classic is gaining in popularity. Team USA will play Canada on Friday night in the semifinals. Lou in Staten Island doesn't understand why the Steelers are contingent on Aaron Rodgers coming back.

Rick in Pittsburgh thinks Aaron Rodgers is trying to continue his brand and will eventually have a TV future. Bob used to crash weddings! Mark thinks the Steelers will still add a guard and a depth wide receiver. He would bring Connor Heyward back as a special teamer.

Mark said that Maxx Crosby failing his physical after an agreed upon deal has happened before, but not to this level. Mark thinks it's definitely shady. What will Chris Boswell want in his next contract? The Steelers have brought back punter Cameron Johnston.

Tyler Kennedy was stunned that Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games. Buffalo has won eight in a row and Toronto has lost eight in a row. We think Buffalo and Pittsburgh are two of the most invested hockey towns, as shown by the Gold Medal ratings. TK would be cautious with Sidney Crosby.

Tyler Kennedy joins! The Penguins lost to Carolina for the 10th time in a shootout. The Islanders are the first team in NHL history to start 10-0 in overtime. TK thinks if the Penguins win two of their next four games, they will be in good shape. The schedule is very difficult moving forward.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joined. The Penguins lost in yet another shootout. The Penguins have very important points on the table to take! Pitt basketball has now won four of their last six games. Should the Panthers bring back Jeff Capel?

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Raiders announced that the Ravens "backed out" of the Maxx Crosby trade. The Ravens turned around and signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal. Team USA Baseball lost 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic to Italy and manager Mark DeRosa didn't know that Team USA hadn't clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Wizards, the second most in NBA history. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joins us. The Penguins lost in yet another shootout. Jay doesn't understand how the NHL determines fines compared to suspensions. The Penguins have very important points on the table to take. Pitt basketball has now won four of their last six games and will play in round two of the ACC Tournament.

Adam Schefter said that multiple doctors, including the Cowboys' doctor, examined Maxx Crosby. The Ravens backed off and decided not to follow through with the Maxx Crosby trade. The NFL is contemplating scheduling a game on Thanksgiving Eve. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

The Raiders announced that the Ravens "backed out" of the Maxx Crosby trade. The Ravens turned around and signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal. Team USA Baseball lost 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic to Italy. Manager Mark DeRosa didn't know that Team USA hadn't clinched a spot in the quarterfinals.

The full Pomp and Joe Show (10-1:30pm), with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Would you disagree with trading Patrick Queen for a mid-to-late-round pick? Grading the Steelers on the first day of free agency. Assessing the Steelers' defense. Is the Steelers roster better than we all think? We hear from Steelers fans on the roster.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Nick gives the Steelers a B for their free agent moves. He thinks the Steelers overpaid Michael Pittman, but thinks he's a perfect fit with Aaron Rodgers. Nick thinks Rico Dowdle is a brusing, in between the tackles runner. He thinks Jamel Dean might be the best tackling corner in all of football but has trouble with his ball skills. John Smoltz said on the Fox Team USA World Baseball Classic broadcast that it's past due to win with Paul Skenes.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: MLB Analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Paul Skenes dominated in the World Baseball Classic on Monday night. The WBC is playoff baseball in March. If Griffin isn't extended, he would understand the Pirates keeping him in the minors for contractual reasons. Henry Davis is 0-15 in the spring. Why didn't Kyler Murray sign with the Vikings yesterday? Trey Hendrickson is the best player available.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Will Konnor Griffin make the Opening Day roster? Griffin hasn't ever failed in the minors and he needs to be mentally right. Henry Davis hit well the last two spring trainings, but Michael thinks he's using this spring differently to work out adjustments. What can Pirates fans expect from the Pirates young rotation, including Skenes and Bubba Chandler this year?

Michael can see it either way with Konnor Griffin being on the MLB roster to start the year. Griffin hasn't ever failed in the minors and he needs to be mentally right. Henry Davis hit well the last two spring trainings, but Michael thinks he's using this spring differently to work out adjustments. What can Pirates fans expect from the Pirates young rotation, including Skenes and Bubba Chandler this year?

There have not been any free agent signing today. it's been quiet. Why didn't Kyler Murray sign with the Vikings yesterday? Trey Hendrickson is the best player available. Aaron Rodgers is a free agent. Joey Bosa is available. Odafe Oweh signed a four-year, $100 million contract. Tyler Linderbaum signs with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Paul Skenes dominated in the World Baseball Classic on Monday night. We dive into how Skenes continues to have success. The WBC is playoff baseball in March. The tournament has grown substantially this year and people care, which should continue every tournament. Matt shares with us his thoughts on what Henry Davis and Bubba Chandler need to do.

Devin Lloyd signed with the Panthers. Should the Steelers have signed Lloyd and trade Queen? John Smoltz said on the Fox Team USA World Baseball Classic broadcast that it's past due to win with Paul Skenes. It made us think about what the Pirates could look like in the postseason. RMU basketball lost to Detroit Mercy in the Horizon League semifinals.

Nick gives the Steelers a B for their free agent moves. He thinks the Steelers overpaid Michael Pittman, but thinks he's a perfect fit with Aaron Rodgers. Nick thinks Rico Dowdle is a brusing, in between the tackles runner. He thinks Jamel Dean might be the best tackling corner in all of football but has trouble with his ball skills. Pittman is a good locker room receiver.

Is the Steelers roster better than we all think? Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon and Keeanu Benton are a good group. Austin thinks the edge rushers are still great. The inside linebackers are average to below average. The corners are much better. The safeties are good but we would explore drafting a safety early.

The Steelers are reportedly shopping for a mid-round pick for Patrick Queen. Queen was just an ok signing, but it was fun to watch him troll Baltimore. Would you disagree with trading Patrick Queen? The Steelers traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., signed cornerback Jamel Dean, and signed running back Rico Dowdle.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, March 9th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins played one of their best games of the year against the Bruins. Paul Skenes will start today for Team USA against Mexico. If Maxx Crosby commanded two first-round picks, could the Steelers trade Watt for one? Asante Samuel to a one-year, $4 million deal. The Steelers have re-signed Cole Holcomb to a two-year, $5 million contract.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Kenneth Walker wants to be an every down back and is a free agent after not being tagged by the Seattle Seahawks. Travis Kelce is re-signing with the Chiefs and is not retiring. The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua! On3 reported that Pitt boosters are gathering money to buy-out Jeff Capel's contract.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Alec Pierce is re-signing with the Colts for a four-year, $116 million deal. The Chiefs are signing Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. BREAKING: The Colts are trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers for a late-round pick swap. The Dolphins are signing Malik Willis. The Steelers are signing Pittman to a three-year, $59 million deal.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Oneil Cruz hits another home run in the World Baseball Classic. Mitch Trubisky is signing with the Titans. James Pierre is signing a two-year, $8.5 million deal. Kenneth Gainwell signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Buccaneers. Joe thinks Gainwell getting a two-year, $14 million deal is fair, would have been ok paying him more to stay in Pittsburgh.

Joe thinks Kenneth Gainwell getting a two-year, $14 million deal is fair and would have been ok paying him even more to stay in Pittsburgh. We ALL would have kept Kenneth Gainwell for just $7 million per season. The Steelers have finally added a No. 2 wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr. brings a valuable receiver to the Steelers to play with DK Metcalf.

Oneil Cruz hits another home run in the World Baseball Classic. Mitch Trubisky is signing with the Titans. James Pierre is signing a two-year, $8.5 million deal. Kenneth Gainwell signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Buccaneers. We would have brought him back at that pric

BREAKING NEWS: The Colts are trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers for a late-round pick swap. The Dolphins are signing Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million guaranteed. The Steelers are signing Pittman to a three-year, $59 million deal!

Alec Pierce is re-signing with the Colts for a four-year, $116 million deal. That is the highest free-agent WR deal in NFL history. Dre'Mont Jones is signing with the Patriots and leaving the Baltimore Ravens. Bob wants the Steelers to sign Romeo Doubs from Green Bay. The Chiefs are signing Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker!

On3 reported that Pitt boosters are gathering money to buy-out Jeff Capel's contract. Bob thinks it's time to move on from Capel after only one NCAA Tournament. Bob would talk to Andy Toole about the job. Joe thinks, being a results-based business, it may be time for a change.

Which free agent wide receiver would you sign? The guys don't want Christian Kirk. Darnell Mooney intrigues Starkey! Joe and Bob aren't interested in Deebo Samuel, but would hand A LOT OF MONEY to Jauan Jennings, who had nine touchdowns last year. Alec Pierce is the best receiver on the market. Is Joe bald? Are you interested in the World Baseball Classic??

If Maxx Crosby commanded two first-round picks, could the Steelers trade Watt for one? Joe gets the impression that Steelers fans would be ok trading Watt if they can acquire a pick. The Crosby deal makes you think.

Paul Skenes will start today for Team USA against Mexico. The Steelers have re-signed Asante Samuel to a one-year, $4 million deal. The Steelers have re-signed Cole Holcomb to a two-year, $5 million contract. The Ravens traded two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby. The Ravens are definitely the current favorites in the AFC North. Penguins, Evgeni Malkin talk.

The Penguins made one small move, McCutchen signs a minor league deal with Rangers and Rodgers says nothing ahead of free agency

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Friday, March 6th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum joined the show! There is excitement in the Pirates clubhouse and have a lot of guys that embody the blue-collar aspect of Don Kelly and Pittsburgh. Mangum has an exciting style of play with speed and defense the backbone of it. Would you make a big move at the NHL trade deadline?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Ray Fittipaldo thought the Aaron Rodgers situation was about Rodgers deciding if he was going to play or not, then the Steelers would present him a contract. Were the Capitals a fluke last season? Are the Penguins in a better position long-term than the Capitals?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Sean Gentille thinks that Evgeni Malkin will be suspended three games for his high stick on Rasmus Dahlin. He thinks there is a 66.6% chance that Evgeni Malkin comes back. Sean thinks that Ben Kindel's full potential is a really good, valuable player as a No. 2 center. The Bechtold Breakdown - The Pirates said thank you and good luck to Andrew McCutchen.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Dan Muse spoke on Evgeni Malkin's penalty and the goalie interference penalty. Would you trade Stuart Skinner? We would, if the Penguins can acquire a second. The Pirates said goodbye, for now, to Andrew McCutchen. Joe thinks that McCutchen should have a statue.