MetroNews Hotline

On this edition of #BeerFriday, Dave and Pat Strader tap into West Virginia’s craft beer scene with fresh releases like Fox Hops’ Mob Goza and Greenbrier Valley’s Pancho Mexican Lager. They preview Morgantown’s Cupcake & Craft Beer Festival, Amani’s new IPA cans, and chat about smoker season and porch beers. A folksy mix of brews, local events, and backyard plans—perfect for kicking off the we...

In this lively edition of "BUY/SELL," Dave, Coop, Ryan, and Matt debate medieval weapons for home defense, reimagine the NFL Draft as a game show, and weigh the risks and rewards of DNA profiling. The crew also tackles collector's items, cloning fears, and whether Kobe Bryant’s rookie jersey will skyrocket in value. It’s a wild ride of hypotheticals, humor, and hot takes!

In this lively edition of "Pick One," Dave and Coop tackle a whirlwind of topics ranging from NFL Draft dilemmas—Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter?—to John Lennon's final performance, elite cornbread vs. corn on the cob, and a dream car ride with Snoop Dogg or Kendrick Lamar. Things get creative with arcade survival scenarios, music legacy choices, and iconic movie props like Bond's Walther PPK vs. th...

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to break down the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into the Justice Department’s push to break up Google’s monopoly, Apple quietly dropping "Available Now" from its AI promises, and Airbnb’s long-overdue transparency on hidden fees. Plus, they explore how ChatGPT is reshaping search engines and reflect on Zuckerberg’s near-miss decision to spin off Instagr...

In a surprise move, Bethesda dropped the long-awaited remake of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion the same day they announced it! Ryan Nicholson joins Dave for a breaking Video Game Report to discuss the stealth release, pricing, and what fans can expect from this modern rebuild of the 2006 classic. With reused Patrick Stewart lines and upgraded visuals, this $50 digital download is already making waves....

Dave Weekley welcomes Dave Bryan from Steelers Depot to break down Pittsburgh’s draft outlook ahead of Thursday night. They discuss Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin’s latest comments, the likelihood of trading down, and whether the Steelers will prioritize defensive line or quarterback at pick 21. Plus, they address trade rumors surrounding George Pickens, the plan for four quarterbacks at camp, and whic...

Kristyn Burtt joins Dave on MetroNews Hotline for the latest Hollywood scoop—from an unexpected Easter weekend box office winner to major behind-the-scenes moves in wrestling and film. They break down the surprise success of Sinners, a 1930s-set vampire horror film from Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and explore what Coogler might bring to his next big project: rebooting The X-Files. They als...

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to unpack the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into reports that OpenAI may launch its own social network to rival Meta and X, possibly reshaping search and content discovery. They also explore the potential impact of looming tariffs on smartphones and laptops—should you upgrade now?—and break down how Apple’s “synthetic data” claims to protect user privac...