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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

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Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM, a contributor on WTAE-TV, WDVE and WXDX-FM. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne football/basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.

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Madden Monday (4/27)--Reaction to Steelers draft; Pens win Game 4 in Philadelphia 27.04.2026 28:52

In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers draft, the Penguins-Flyers series, the Pirates 3-3 roadtrip, and a a pouty Andrew McCutchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/24)--Steelers take Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor 24.04.2026 17:59

Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor is a Pittsburgh Steeler. Chris Karpman of Sun Devils Source covers ASU . He joined us to talk about the Steelers first-round pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz podcast (4/24)--Saga Tuitele, Max Iheanachor's OLine coach at ASU 24.04.2026 16:43

Saga Tuitele, Max Iheanachor's OLine coach at ASU, gives us some background on the Steelers first round pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (4/24)--Pirates lose a series in Texas; Paul Skenes vs. Milwaukee next 24.04.2026 19:02

They lose 2 of 3 in Texas. Paul Skenes pitches in Milwaukee. Andrew McCutchen is salty. Oneil Cruz is hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Bylines (4/23)--The Steelers odd draft night; losing Makai Lemon; Pens-Flyers 24.04.2026 32:53

Tim Benz and Joe Starkey host this week's Beyond the Bylines. The guys discuss the Steelers questionable strategy on draft night, losing Makai Lemon, the Pens-Flyers series debacle, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/23)--Seth Rorabaugh on the Pens' 0-3 deficit in Philadelphia 23.04.2026 23:38

Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive joins me from Philadelphia to discuss the Penguins being down 3-0 in the playoffs to the Flyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/22)--Impactful fantasy draft prospects; intriguing storylines 22.04.2026 23:17

This week's fantasy sports podcast w/ Jeff Erickson shines a little of impactful fantasy storylines during the draft in Pittsburgh. We also discuss some TEs, WRs, and RBs, who could shine as rookies. And we look at a strong N.L. central, hot pitchers in the A.L. and bullpen standouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (4/22)--Previewing the NFL Draft; Aaron Rodgers purgatory 22.04.2026 25:15

Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the unending wait for Aaron Rodgers, the upcoming NFL draft, WR possibilities trade strategies, OLinemen and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast (4/21)--Pens fall 0-2 to Flyers 21.04.2026 24:53

Penguins drop both games at home in their playoff series to Philadelphia to start the postseason down 0-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madden Monday (4/20)--On Pens GM 1 loss to Flyers; Steelers draft thoughts, Pirate strong April 20.04.2026 20:23

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz, the guys discuss the Penguins' defeat in Game 1 of the 2026 playoff against Philadelphia. They dive into the NFL Draft, and the break down a series win for the Pirates over Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz Hockey podcast (4/17)--Previewing Penguins vs. Flyers 17.04.2026 19:09

TribLive Hockey beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to preview Pens-Flyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (4/17)--Pirates spotty series vs. Nats; Paul Skenes' changeup 17.04.2026 21:32

Kevin Gorman and Tim Benz discuss the Pirates split versus Washington, Don Kelly's questionable decision, Carmen Mlodzinski's strong outing, Paul Skenes' changeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Bylines (4/17)--Tim Benz and Joe Starkey 17.04.2026 40:25

After a two-week absence, Beyond the Bylines is back with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. The guys discuss the upcoming Pens-Flyers series, potential trades for Omar Khan before the Steelers pick in the NFL draft, Pirates mistakes during the Nats series, parking tickets and the Rock-&-Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/16)--Jeff Erickson on NFL Draft prospects; Masters; Bucs-Nats 16.04.2026 19:39

This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire examines NFL Draft prospects, how Masters pools went, Bucs-Nats recap, MLB managerial trends, fantasy impact of player movement including Brandon Lowe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz off season podcast (4/15)--Steelers host final draft visits 16.04.2026 30:29

Penn State Qb Drew Allar and Arizona DB Treydan Stukes were the final draft visitors to the Steelers facility. We discuss with Chris Adamski of Trib Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz Hockey Podcast (4/14)--Pens to play Flyers in playoffs 14.04.2026 26:55

Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer joins me to talk about the upcoming Pens-Flyers first-round playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madden Monday (4/13)--Penguins potential matchup vs. Flyers; Bucs 9-6 start; Masters recap 13.04.2026 26:05

This week's Madden Monday looks at a potential Penguins first-round matchup vs. the Flyers, the 2026 Masters, a Pirates' loss in Chicago on Sunday, the upcoming Steelers' draft, and the ongoing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers NFL draft preview (4/10)--Secondary 04.04.2026 14:33

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson take look at the talent available in the secondary of the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers NFL draft preview (4/9)--Defensive Front 7 04.04.2026 14:53

Tim Benz and Matt Williamson take look at the draft talent available in the front 7 on defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers NFL Draft preview (4/8)--Offensive Line 03.04.2026 15:07

Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson (WDVE/Fox Sports Pittsburgh 970/Steelers Nation Radio) joins me to preview the talent along the offensive line in this month's NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers NFL Draft preview (4/7)--Receivers & tight ends 03.04.2026 19:05

Tuesday's NFL draft preview takes a look a loaded talent pool for WRs & TEs the Steelers may be interested in selecting later this month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steelers NFL Draft preview (4/6)--Matt Williamson on QBs & RBs 03.04.2026 25:55

Former pro and college scout Matt Williamson (Steelers Nation Radio/Fox Sports Pittsburgh) joins me to preview the QB & RB prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz offseason podcast (4/2)--No Kirk Cousins for Steelers; Aaron Rodgers to Denver? 02.04.2026 19:24

Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss the latest news surrounding the Steelers this offseason, including draft rumors, the idea of Aaron Rodgers going to Denver and the inability yo pivot with Kirk Cousins now that he has signed in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy Sports podcast (4/2)--Impact of Konnor Griffin's promotion; Paul Skenes' slow fantasy start 02.04.2026 18:42

It's our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We discuss the fantasy angles to Konnor Griffin's promotion with the Pirates, rookies influencing across the board in baseball, a slow start for Paul Skenes, and a great start for two new Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (4/2)--Konnor Griffin promoted to MLB 02.04.2026 23:13

The Pirates have called up Konnor Griffin. We discuss with TribLive Pirates beat writer Kevin Gorman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices