Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

Darren Zaslau looks at this week's AHN High School hoops game of the week on "22 The Point": another edition of the Upper St. Clair vs. Mt. Lebanon rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers are hiring Arthur Smith as the offensive coordinator. We discuss that decision with Chris Adamski of TribLive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Brian Metzer talk about the Penguins' overall state of affairs as they head into the 10-day break. They discuss the recently announced "Jagr Week" in advance of his jersey retirement. And long term discussion about Sidney Crosby's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers are reportedly hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator. He used to be the Atlanta Flacons head coach. Prior to that he was the OC with the Tennessee Titans. Pittsburgh sports media veteran Jon Burton now works in Nashville and covered Smith at WNSR Sports Radio and News Channel 5. He joined me to talk about the hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's "Madden Monday," we examine Arthur Smith as a Steelers OC candidate, the AFC and NFC Championship game results, KC versus San Francisco in the Super Bowl, and the Penguins heading into a 10-day break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me for our weekly hockey podcast. We discuss Sidney Crosby's future, the Pens need to get four points in these two games before the break, and their low points out west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's fantasy sports podcast talks about the NFC/AFC Championship Games, MLB rookies of impact, Joe Embiid scoring 70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's AHN High School hoops podcast, Darren Zaslau of 22 the point looks at Hampton vs Highlands, Lincoln Park at North Catholic, and Peters hosting T.J. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh should adopt the Lions as the team to root for over championship weekend and into the Super Bowl. I'll tell you why with Matt Dery of the "Locked on Lions" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network, we discuss the Penguins lousy loss to the Coyotes, their roster issues and upcoming home games against Florida and Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steeler Nation Radio's Matt Williamson joins me as the Steelers enter the 2024 offseason. We talk QBs, draft ideas, and the NFL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden kick around what changes the Steelers may (or may not) make this offseason. We discuss the open offensive coordinator position, the QB pecking order, and the issue at inside linebacker. Plus we recap the Penguins' loss in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh is back after a week off. We discuss the Pens upcoming games in Vegas and Arizona, Sidney Crosby's top notch play, and some of Logan Cooley's scoring struggles with the Coyotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's AHN WPIAL High School hoops podcast with Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" features their game of the week between Lincoln Park and Beaver Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire previews the second week of NFL playoff fantasy mini-leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Mike Tomlin press conference podcast with Joe Rutter took place on 105.9 the X as I filled in for Mark Madden. Joe and I wrapped up everything Mike Tomlin had to say about the 2023 season after the Steelers were eliminated by the Bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Penguins shutout Seattle just before the Steelers got bounced from the playoffs. Will the Penguins take hold of the city's sports center stage the rest of the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the decision to reschedule the Steelers-Buffalo game. They also dive into Green Bay's upset of the Cowboy's, the NFL's obsession with Taylor Swift, and some recent issues surrounding the Penguins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's AHN WPIAL High School Hoops podcast with Darren Zaslau looks at the feature game on 22 The Point Friday night: Central Catholic vs. Butler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sal Capaccio of WGR in Buffalo joins me to preview the Steelers-Bills playoff game. We get into the WR vs CB matchups, the Steelers OLine vs the Buffalo defensive tackles, the QB comps and the weather issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Steelers upset the Bills in Buffalo? Tim Benz and Joe Rutter discuss their chances, the T.J. Watt injury, and the potential return of Minkah Fitzpatrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network joins me to discuss the Penguins win in Philly, the Cutter Gauthier situation, and the Penguins upcoming schedule against the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers first-round playoff hopes in Buffalo, the quarterback situation, T.J. Watt's injury, the Penguins upcoming game in Philadelphia, and the power play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wraping up championship weekend for most. Previewing Week 18 for DFS and leagues that stretch the distance. Duds and studs from the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss a crazy Penguins 6-5 win in Boston. Sidney Crosby had a standout performance. Drew O'Connor had a solid night. The Metropolitan Division is a mess, and the Pens have a busy schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices