The Pomp And Joe Show

The Mariners signed shortstop Colt Emerson to a long-term contract extension worth $95 million. Emerson has yet to make the major leagues. We think the Pirates should blow Konnor Griffin away with a contract. Matt Clement thinks Paul Skenes is waiting to see what Tarik Skubal gets. He thinks the deal could be $400 million.

Cruz and Bryan Reynolds collided with each other on a ball that should have been Cruz's. Bubba Chandler has electric stuff. Matt thinks the sky's the limit, but there are going to be days like this. Jared Triolo is a lighting rod the fan base isn't happy with.

Bob and Austin would still pick a wide receiver in the first round. We hear what Mike McCarthy had to say about wide receivers and big plays. We hear from Steelers fans that want to see the Steelers build up their offensive line. It's a deep receiver draft. McCarthy said that Kaleb Johnson has a clean slate. The Steelers signed two running backs in free agency.

Oneil Cruz had three hits, including two home runs, against Cincinnati on Tuesday. Jake Mangum has been receiving a lot of fanfare and improved in his late 20s. Jason thinks Cruz is capable of the same thing. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn are both not in the lineup today and Jason doesn't really agree with it, but the Pirates are trying to give guys rest days. Bubba Chandler pitched 4.1 no-hit innings but walked six.

Who do you want the Penguins to play in the first round? Right now the Pens would play the Islanders. Tyler Kennedy thinks Columbus has a deep roster and would rather play the Islanders. He thinks Carolina and Boston are bad matchups. Penguins awards. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle!

Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The Penguins dominated the Red Wings on Tuesday. Anthony Mantha scored his 30th goal of the year. The Penguins won on back-to-back nights against two playoff threats and dominated both. Dan Muse and Kyle Dubas should be up for awards.

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Michael McKenry discusses Pirates 1-3 start

Sean Gentille reacts to Pens win in Long Island

Nick Farabaugh from the NFL Owner's Meetings

Austin "City Limits" Bechtold and Nicholas "Harry" Callas wonder why the Pirates are continuing to show so much faith in SS Jared Triolo despite all of his struggles.

Austin "City Limits" Bechtold reacts to the Penguins' crucial win over the New York Islanders on Monday.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, March 30th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Was Braylon Mullins' shot for UConn to beat Duke better than Christian Laettner's shot? The Penguins have a de facto playoff game tonight against the Islanders. Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joins and thinks the Penguins will beat the Islanders.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Oneil Cruz. Cruz made two errors on Thursday, not scored errors, and Bob thinks engagement has been a problem for Cruz. Joe wonders if Cruz was benched Saturday. Konnor Griffin is still a significant story. We dive into big golf and NHL storylines.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Final Four is set: Illinois, UConn, Michigan, and Arizona. Art Rooney expects a decision on Aaron Rodgers before the draft. The NFL is planning to hire replacement referees if the NFL and current refs can't come to an agreement by May 31. The best Steelers fourth-round picks in all of franchise history!

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Penguins need to AT LEAST take one point against the Islanders. We dive into the Penguins and other Eastern Conference opponents' schedules. Bob thinks Anthony Mantha will score a game-winning goal. The Penguins need to AT LEAST take one point against the Islanders. We dive into the Penguins and other Eastern Conference opponents' schedules. Bob thinks Anthony Mantha will score a game-winning goal.

Penguins in New York to face the Islanders, Pirates in Cincinnati to play the Reds. Divisional games. Both teams need wins.

The Penguins need to AT LEAST take one point against the Islanders. We dive into the Penguins and other Eastern Conference opponents' schedules.

Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold review the best fourth-round picks in Steelers history four weeks before the NFL Draft.

The Final Four is set: Illinois, UConn, Michigan, and Arizona. Joe would put money on Arizona. Bob thinks Illinois will beat UConn. Joe thinks Braylon Mullins' shot might be the best shot in NCAA Tournament history. Art Rooney expects a decision on Aaron Rodgers before the draft. The NFL is planning to hire replacement referees if the NFL and current refs can't come to an agreement by May 31.

Tiger Woods had another car crash last week. The Pirates don't have any other options with Oneil Cruz other than to play him in center field. The Vegas Golden Knights fired their coach to hire John Tortorella.

Oneil Cruz made two errors on Thursday, not scored errors, and Bob thinks engagement has been a problem for Cruz. Joe wonders if Cruz was benched Saturday. Konnor Griffin is still a significant story. Joe wants Griffin here by April 9th, but doesn't know if that's what the Pirates consider enough seasoning.

Stanley Cup Champion, Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. Jay is not a fan of ties and the loser point. He thinks it should be two points or no points and would rather see overtime extended. Bob doesn't like this system and Bob thinks some teams are playing cautiously in the final minutes to get a point. Jay thinks the Penguins will beat the Islanders.

Was Braylon Mullins' shot for UConn to beat Duke better than Christian Laettner's shot? The Penguins have a defacto playoff game tonight against the Islanders. It sounds encouraging that Sidney Crosby could play. Bob thinks the Penguins truly miss Blake Lizotte. Who would you have be the goalie today?

The Pirates first game was one to forget with two big mistakes from Oneil Cruz in Center field. The PM guys took a trip to Indy to talk to MLB’s top prospect and where are the Steelers and Rodgers at?

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3-27 Pomp and Joe Show 1pm Hour

A look at the weekend in sports. What was the last sporting event that made Joe angry enough to walk out of the room? A Callas story from Donny's wedding.

3-27 Pomp and Joe Show 12pm Hour

Ron Everhart joins the show! Joe and Ron discuss their pick of Arkansas to win it all. Arkansas was blown out by Arizona last night. Ron discusses what he saw in the Razorbacks' loss to the Wildcats, including something he's never witnessed in his decades covering basketball. Ron says that Rick Pitino is the best college basketball coach of all time. He thinks that Duke should be on upset alert against St. John's.

Joe recounts last season's opener where Cruz made mistakes in centerfield. Someone named Shriver calls in and proposes an Oneil Cruz sunglasses night at PNC Park. Joe learns the inventor of the Crock-Pot also had the last name Shriver. We listen to Don Kelly's comments after yesterday's loss.

3-27 Pomp and Joe full 11am hour

Joe is very excited to talk about baseball today. Oneil Cruz cost the Pirates the game yesterday.

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show! Aaron Rodgers apparently wants more money. Ray says that he has not heard that specifically but pointed out that Rodgers made it prevalent that the Steelers have not made an offer yet. Ray says that the Steelers could be interested in trading for more picks in next years draft because they do not have a franchise quarterback yet. Next year's quarterback draft class is what this year's should have been. What will the Steelers do with Jalen Ramsey? Ray says this is a safety-heavy draft and wouldn't be surprised to see the Steelers draft a safety.

Tyler Kennedy full hour with Pomp and Joe

Tyler was at the Mario Lemieux fantasy camp for the last few days. He is a little sluggish today. Tyler tells us some stories from the fantasy camp, at least ones that are safe for air. Who has worn the number 49 for the Penguins?

The Penguins won a massive game in a shootout last night against the Ottawa Senators. Tyler Kennedy joins Joe in studio to recap last night's big win. Ben Kindel scored the game-winning goal in the shootout. At just 18 years old, Kindel has been a bright spot for the Pens this year. Among 18-year-olds, he is behind only Jordin Staal, Sidney Crosby, and Jaromir Jagr for goals in franchise history. If Kindel scores two more goals, he will pass Jaromir Jagr. Should the Penguins stop rotating Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner? Who should be the one to take the reigns as the true starter heading into the playoffs? With Sidney Crosby leaving the game last night, Joe asks if the Olympics were really worth it? Tyler says from the business side it is not worth it, but to the players it absolutely is. Linus Ullmark is not a fan of the shootouts.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold, from Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: HAPPY OPENING DAY! The Pirates begin the season in New York against the Mets. We have the playoffs on our mind. How many games does Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold have the Pirates winning?

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Bob, Joe, and Austin make our 2026 Pirates and MLB predictions.

Pirates-Mets first game predictions. We all think the Pirates win today. Bob thinks the Penguins will lose 5-4 in a shootout today. Charlie Batch said he knows Aaron Rodgers wants more money from the Steelers than $13 million that he earned last year. Bob thinks it should go up, but this might be a sticking point! Bob thinks it might be around $20 million.

Pirates-Mets first game predictions. We all think the Pirates win today. Bob thinks the Penguins will lose 5-4 in a shootout today. Charlie Batch said he knows Aaron Rodgers wants more money from the Steelers than $13 million that he earned last year. Bob thinks it should go up, but this might be a sticking point! Bob thinks it might be around $20 million.

Open up the Pirates vault! It's time for Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold to make their 2026 Pirates time capsule predictions!!!

Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold predict the AL and NL award winners and 2026 postseason.

Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold think the Pirates will all finish over .500, but is it enough to get them into the postseason?

HAPPY OPENING DAY! The Pirates begin the season in New York against the Mets. We have the playoffs on our mind!

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Are you concerned the Penguins are going to miss the playoffs? Joe is starting to get worried after a 6-2 loss to Colorado. Goaltending and errors remain a problem. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. The General has a 2026 Paul Skenes Topps Jersey Card for Starkey's Card of the Week!

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Mark Kaboly: Ty Simpson has his Pro Day today. Dan Orlovsky thinks that Simpson is the best quarterback in the draft. Is Fernando Mendoza an elite quarterback? Mark thinks that we will have a decision from Rodgers by the draft. Is NIL crushing college sports or making it better?