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Send us Fan Mail YOUR Pittsburgh Steelers are now THE Big Ten Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2025 NFL Draft that saw the Steelers take five straight Big Ten prospects, and David and Zane are here to break down every single pick! From Derrick Harmon all the way to Carson Bruener, we take an in-depth look at how the Steelers fared with each pick and project how well Omar Khan's draft was overall...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year! The NFL Draft is this Thursday and the Steelers NEED an effective draft to supplement the existing squad. The problem? We have no idea what they're going to do or even thinking of doing. In this episode, David and Zane try to make sense of the draft board, the Steelers' needs, and a possible plan Omar Khan can implement with the picks he has...

Send us Fan Mail The Pittsburgh Pirates offense is abysmal. They're so bad that our best hitter is a 38 year-old Andrew McCutchen.  The team is 1-2 in Paul Skenes starts because they can't help him out offensively. The bullpen problems aggrandized early on and blew games with regularity to start the season. The Pirates sit at 5-8 with pessimism abounding, and Zane breaks down the first t...

Send us Fan Mail Whoa, wait a minute...a Pittsburgh Pirates monologue in 2025?  Yeah, you betcha. Welcome to the very first non-Steelers episode of the Boardman Black and Gold podcast! In this one, Zane walks through the preseason thoughts regarding the disgruntled franchise we hate and despise, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Zane breaks down the Opening Day roster, gives an outlook on the batting lineup...

Send us Fan Mail Free agency came and went for the Steelers, and Zane and David break down the frenzy (or lack thereof) of meaningful signings as well as analysis on the DK Metcalf trade. The offseason is well under way, but the Steelers seem to be sitting on their hands.  As always, Boardman Black and Gold is sponsored by ZECA Enterprises - call 919-406-4679 to turn your furniture problems into f...

Send us Fan Mail Zane and David are back with the final episode of the offensive talks to start this offseason! With free agency opening up in the coming weeks and some trade candidates opening up, the Steelers have plenty of options to address the wide receiver problem. In this episode, we talk about the WR draft prospects, free agent possibilities, and a wild QB + WR trade situation that could i...

Send us Fan Mail A big question mark for the Steelers in 2025 is who will be the RB1? Najee Harris is entering free agency, and while free agent running backs are not common, the draft is another option for the Steelers to address the need. In this episode, Zane and David dive deep into the running back options for the 2025 season, give their thoughts on how the scheme should be a large part of th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first offseason episode! In this one Zane and David discuss the current situation at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Should the Steelers keep Russ or Fields, both, neither? Find out in this episode of the Boardman Black and Gold Podcast! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @boardmanandgold and send us a DM telling us what you think the Steelers should do. ZEC...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers have no direction. They've left us yearning and confused. Oh, but winning seasons give us hope, some say! A gentle reminder that in the span of eight years, a human can be conceived, born, develop brain cells, and attend 3rd grade. In this mournful episode Zane and David discuss the loss to the Ravens very briefly, sift through the mess of an organization the Ste...

Send us Fan Mail Don't you love getting dejavu watching the Pittsburgh Steelers? Just when we thought 2020 was bad, the Steelers go out and one up it by losing four straight to end the season and now have to play Baltimore in the Wild Card round. This week Zane and David spew their thoughts on the Bengals game, the state of the team, the upcoming Ravens game, and their predictions. Be sure to...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, Steelers Nation. What better way to get 2025 moving than an all-time great rant by none other than David DeSantis? In this episode, we get an abbreviated look at the Chiefs loss and David's thoughts on the state of the Steelers as well as the predictions for the upcoming game against the Bengals. Short week, but be sure to leave a five star rating on your podc...

Send us Fan Mail The Steelers just love their losing skids in December. With another blowout loss to the Chiefs, the Steelers have lost control of their destiny. This week, we're bringing out the big guns to talk about the state of the Steelers. In the first ever Inside Perspective episode, Zane sits down with longtime listener and Steelers fanatic, Joseph Kersey. Joseph gives his insights on...

Send us Fan Mail Atta way Steelers! In a game where taking care of business means locking up the 3 seed and home playoff game, they croak to their heated rival whom they'd beaten 8 of the last 9 times.  Zane and David have some fiery things to say (who would have guessed) this week in the Ravens breakdown as well as looking into the potential future playoff game scenarios and the upcoming Chi...

Send us Fan Mail Same old Steelers. Lose by two score in Philly and probably should have been four scores. And of all the weeks to lose in humiliating fashion, Zane and David were able to watch the game together for the first time this season - meaning this episode is the raw, unbridled reaction to the loss to the Eagles. In this episode, the boys go on an all-time rant on the state of the Steeler...

Send us Fan Mail Die Eagles Fly? Is that right? Eh, close enough. In this week's Outside Perspective, Zane sits down with a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to talk about the battle for the Keystone State on Sunday. Expect a lot of passionate takes from our guest, Aaron Capito, and some excellent, respectful takes despite the animosity that can sometimes surface between the two Pennsylvania t...

Send us Fan Mail Further proof that the Thursday Night Football game was a fluke - the Steelers pounded the Browns 27-14 in a convincing win this week, and Zane and David are back to break it down! In this week's episode, the guys touch on the Steelers home victory, the state of the team without George Pickens, the upcoming matchup with the Eagles, and a look ahead at the important matchups c...

Send us Fan Mail Good ol' fashioned shootout in Cincinnati! The Pittsburgh Steelers took home the 44-38 win over the Bungles this week, and Zane and David go behind the microphone to break it all down. In this week's episode, the boys have some discourse on the offense, George Pickens' unsportsmanlike penalties, Joey Porter Jr.'s penalties, and a look ahead to the second bout w...

Send us Fan Mail They're back. The Brownies are imminent once again. The Steelers have no more room for error. A home game against Cleveland in Week 14 with lots on the line - and the Browns once again would love nothing more than to ruin the Steelers' week, and perhaps their chances to win the AFC North. This time around, Zane talks with Kenny Pierson, a thoroughbred Clevelander and a p...

Send us Fan Mail Well, it happened. The fears of the ultimate trap game came to fruition and the Steelers fell 24-19 on Thursday Night Football against the Brownies. An embarrassing loss, but Zane and David have very intriguing takes on the outcome of the game - some may shock you. In this episode Z&D break down a couple crucial calls, denote what this means for the Steelers moving forward, an...

Send us Fan Mail Steelers vs. Browns. Cutthroat. Ugly. Nasty. It's a spectacle when Pittsburgh and Cleveland clash, and things are no different in this week's Outside Perspective episode, feating Joey Keller, a life-long Browns fan, a ball-knower, and an excellent communicator of objective takes with this rivalry. In this episode Joey talks with Zane about Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston,...

Send us Fan Mail It wouldn't be a Ravens week without Lamar crapping himself at the sight of the Steelers' defense. A HUGE divisional 18-16 victory over Baltimore puts the Steelers in firm position at the top of the AFC North coming out of Week 11. In this week's episode, Zane and David walk through the Ravens' game, talk some shop about strategy moving forward with the offense...

Send us Fan Mail Oh boy...clown franchise meets clown fan. Zane welcomes in lifelong Ravens fan, Nate Hayden, to talk Steelers/Ravens in Week 11 - one of the biggest games of the week and one of the best rivalries in the sport. In this episode Nate gives his thoughts on Mike Tomlin, the Steelers, the Ravens outlook on the rest of the season, and an OUTLANDISH take on head coach John Harbaugh. You&...

Send us Fan Mail The Pittsburgh Steelers have effectively put the league on notice, beating the 7-2 Washington Commanders in Washington with the help of a Steelers Nation chorus 25,000+ strong. This week Zane talks about his experience at the game, and David adds his perspective watching the game from afar. And, it wouldn't be complete without mentioning the Ravens in an integral week 11 matc...

Send us Fan Mail It's the biggest week of the season so far! The 6-2 Steelers head to Fedex Field in Landover to take on the Jayden Daniels led, 7-2 Washington Commanders. In this week's Outside Perspective episode, Zane sits down with Morgan Flug to talk about the newfound optimism Commanders fans have enjoyed, the role of Jayden Daniels in the team's success, and get some predicti...

Send us Fan Mail No game this week, BUT the Steelers made a pair of moves just before the Tuesday trade deadline. Zane and David break down the moves made by Omar Khan and give their first half grades for each position group. Some were agreed upon, but others were very polarizing. Find out who said what in this week's episode! Be sure to follow us @boardmanandgold on Instagram for all the lat...