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Send us Fan Mail And it all comes crashing down on a freezing evening in Pittsburgh. The Steelers quite possibly put up their worst performance in the Mike Tomlin era in a 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and Zane was there in person to watch every excruciating detail. The topic this week is simple: Mike Tomlin and the sad, sorry state of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both Zane and David give very spiri...

Send us Fan Mail The Pittsburgh Steelers were outcoached by Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears in a 31-28 loss in Week 12. The Ravens have taken control of the AFC North. The collapse is in full swing. This week David and Zane break down the coaching disasterclass, the topic of George Pickens, and give a brief outlook on the upcoming Bills game in Week 13. We'd love to hear your opinions on th...

Send us Fan Mail The Pittsburgh Steelers smoked the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 on Sunday, and Mason Rudolph made his first real appearance of the season. Now, perhaps Aaron Rodgers is in question as to whether he'll play against Chicago...and Zane and David are disputing as to if he should?! In an all-time episode of Boardman Black and Gold, Zane and David break down the defensive structure and...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most anticipated episodes of the Boardman Black and Gold Podcast is finally here. The Steelers are playing the Chicago Bears in Week 12, and there's only one man that Zane can bring on for an outside perspective: Logan "Logan Foote" Foote. With the Bears at 7-3 atop the NFC North, Chicagoans are riding some highs, but at what point will they start to fall...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers put up their worst offensive performance in years against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football on their way to an extremely disappointing 25-10 loss. Now, the Ravens are back in the picture for the AFC North title, and the Steelers' spiral might just be beginning. In this episode Zane and David break down what's going wrong with Aaron Rodgers, the slow impr...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers got a big win against the Colts last week, but now they've got another real test against the Los Angeles Chargers. In a new installment of Outside Perspective, Zane sits down with a diehard Justin Herbert and Chargers fan, Luke Clatterbuck, to get a taste of what to expect in the upcoming Sunday Night Football matchup. You can follow Boardman Black and Gold on In...

Send us Fan Mail What? You really thought the Steelers would lose this game? Such fake fans. You had no grounds for such assertions, and only a headcase would say such things (we, yes we, are headcases). Zane and David have a lot to digest after the Steelers took home the 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Is the defense back to being the Steelers defense? Is the offense actually...

Send us Fan Mail What the heck is that stench? Oh, it's just the Pittsburgh Steelers with their annual 9-8 stinkfest. The Steelers lose on Sunday Night Football to Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers 35-25. The Steelers defense is historically terrible, the coaching staff keeps abandoning the run for no apparent reason, and now Pittsburgh is coming back to .500. In this episode Zane and Dav...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Flacco - Mike Tomlin's greatest nightmare...for some reason. The Cincinnati Bengals overcame an early deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-31 on Thursday Night Football in the AARP Bowl. What could have been a 3.5 game lead in the AFC North is now a 1.5 game lead and falling out of favoritism to win the division. In this episode, Zane and David follow up last week...

Send us Fan Mail The Pittsburgh Steelers DOMINATED the Cleveland Browns in all facets of the imagination in Week 6 to improve to 4-1.  In this episode, Zane and David discuss the complexion of the defense, the upcoming Bengals week, and the fact that BRODERICK JONES put "Myles Garrett" on an island. Are the Steelers actually good? That's a big conversation coming out of this Week 6...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year again. Will the Steelers quell their little brother at home like they should, or will we get a Mike Tomlin Special? It's Steelers-Browns in Week 6, and Zane sits down with Cleveland Browns fan, Aryan Parikh, to talk about the upcoming matchup, the Browns defense, and some predictions for the game. You can follow Aryan on Instagram @aryan_parikh2 an...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers' bye week has come and gone with the Steelers sitting at 3-1 with a solid lead over the AFC North. With an early bye, it's hard to say what the Steelers' identity truly is after just five weeks. However, this is a special episode with some very special breakdowns. David DeSantis II, the father of host David DeSantis III, joins Zane and David for the fir...

Send us Fan Mail How about a pint and a DUB in Dublin, eh? The Pittsburgh Steelers took home a 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland in Week 4, and David and Zane have plenty to discuss. From Kenneth Gainwell's massive game, DK Metcalf's crazy first half, and nearly blowing it all in the end...the Steelers still have lots of question marks as a team, and the lads br...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers will march into Ireland on Sunday to take on the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch of a foreign game long ago. This week, Zane talks with Ian Hansen to get an outside perspective on the Vikings from a real life Vikings fan. Diving into Carson Wentz behind center, the defensive explosion in Week 3, and the Viking's coaching prowess are all covered in this week's...

Send us Fan Mail With the Steelers, most of the time even wins feel like losses. That seems to be the case with Pittsburgh's 21-14 win over the New England Patriots in Week 3. In this episode, Zane and David break down the defensive splash plays, offensive struggles, and look ahead to the Ireland Game against the Minnesota Vikings next week. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @boardmanandgold...

Send us Fan Mail Pack it up. The season is OVER. The Steelers got mopped in their home opener 31-17 with historic levels of incompetence. In this episode, Zane and David break down the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks, the ridiculously historic plays that led to the L, the problems at the line of scrimmage, and give a brief outlook on the upcoming matchup against the New England Patriots. Be su...

Send us Fan Mail Wow. Just wow. Already a game of the year candidate right off the bat in week one as the Steelers defeated the Jets 34-32 on the back of a vengeful Aaron Rodgers and Christopher Freaking Boswell. In this Week 1 recap, Zane and David are LIVE from Boardman, Ohio breaking down everything that went down against New York. They also look ahead to Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks to...

Send us Fan Mail SEA! HAWKS! At least that's what known Seahawks Fan, Josh Morrow will be screaming this coming Sunday. We've got another Outside Perspective episode to get a fresh, biased look at the upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 of the NFL season. Josh Morrow gives his expertise on what to expect from a rushing perspective with Kenn...

Send us Fan Mail WEEK 1 IS ALMOST HERE! But we need some help. If you asked Zane or David anything about the New York Jets right now, we would be poorly educated. That means we need an Outside Perspective. Thankfully, Derek Poe (a real-life Jets fan) is going to help us dive into the outlook of the Jets this upcoming season and for the approaching Steelers/Jets matchup in Week 1. In this episode,...

Send us Fan Mail WEEK 1 IS ALMOST HERE! This week Zane and David dive into the upcoming matchup with the New York Jets for the opening week of the 2025 NFL season. In this episode the boys discuss some key injuries on the defense, Kaleb Johnson's role in the offense, and what to look for and expect from Aaron Rodgers. Be sure to give us a follow @boardmanandgold on Instagram and @BBandGPodcas...

Send us Fan Mail Zane and David are getting the itch - that preseason itch that overtakes yinzers every single September. With the Steelers' offseason, moves were made to reinforce the roster talent, and Zane and David break it all down on the Boardman Black and Gold podcast. In this episode we discuss the TJ Watt extension, Cam Heyward contract dispute, Derrick Harmon outlook, and the overal...

Send us Fan Mail At long last our Schedule Release episode is finally live! Zane and David had to reroute after the initial recording was bombarded by the Aaron Rodgers signing and the blockbuster Minkah/Ramsey trade.  In this episode the guys go game-by-game and make win/loss predictions, amounting to an overall record prediction for the upcoming season. What do you think the Steelers' recor...

Send us Fan Mail Whoa. Big news coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers front office. Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith join the 2025 Steelers...but we traded away longtime safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. In this episode Zane and David break down the biggest blockbuster of the NFL offseason and parse through thoughts on how this impacts the Steelers this upcoming season. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @boa...

Send us Fan Mail They did it. It took 14 too many years, but Aaron Rodgers is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. Zane and David break down Rodgers' profile, forecast how he might be with the Steelers this season, and give some insights on how the Rodgers signing impacts the upcoming year. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @boardmanandgold to get updates and news on everything surrounding the podcast!...

Send us Fan Mail Ding. Dong. The Witch is DEAD! The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that Derek Shelton has been fired, and what a glorious day it was. Phase one of the purge of Pittsburgh is complete. Ben Cherington, count your days. Boardman Black and Gold is sponsored by ZECA Enterprises, crafting furniture solutions in NW PA - call 910-777-3871 to learn more. Be sure to follow BB&G...