Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Edzo wouldn't be surprised if tensions boil over between rival teams in the NHL bubble, Sean Collier lays out a few classics being played at local drive-ins, and Collin Chamberlin and Ray Zawadni return for an outdoor stand-up show this weekend in the North Side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training Camp is officially underway and offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner spoke with local media via zoom yesterday for the first time this "season," and although Ben's return is a much needed spark in the offense, there's plenty more that has to fall in place. Also, a look back at one of the all-time greatest Sean Casey stories on the show with Paul Virzi, and Stan Savran looks forward to the...

Mr. Wednesday is a string cheese kinda guy, and he's pretty crafty around the house, too. We were lucky enough to have him on for an extra hour or two this morning. Phil Bourque is happy to be back in the color commentary saddle even if it's remotely, and already has a few thoughts on how the Penguins should orchestrate their powerplay after striking out against the Flyers in yesterday's exhibitio...

The Pens have their one and only exhibition game against the Flyers today before the playoff play-in picks up later this week. Seth Rorabaugh has a decent idea of what to expect against the Habs, but the rest of the playoff field is wide open. Missi Matthews details the Steelers new-look Training Camp protocol, which is very reliant on testing, and Billy Gardell's PlayStation Pirates are strugglin...

The Pirates pitching and hitting woes were ever present in Games 1 & 2 in St. Louis over the weekend, only to be vanquished in the club's first victory (and manager Derek Shelton's first victory) of the abbreviated season yesterday. Young bullpen arms impressed, and the bats showed up, too, but could it all end so soon as the Miami Marlins are reporting at least 14 additional positive COVID-19 tes...

Opening Day 2020 is finally here, better late than never. Rob King of AT&T Sports Net previews the Bucs opening tilt in St. Louis led by Joe Musgrove on the mound, Sean Collier reviews a most unnerving horror movie, Jimmy Adler performs in the Coffeehouse. And, finally: a band that won't sue Donald Trump for playing their song at his rallies - that legendary hair group from Iowa, Dinglecherry! See...

Comedian Greg Warren shares his uncle's idea of an Emmy award worthy baseball broadcast, Big Cat is thrilled to have sports back so he can start betting again and head to PF Changs win, lose, or draw of course. And Stan Savran has a plan for those who purchased a Blue Jays hat in anticipation of the Toronto team temporarily calling Pittsburgh home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The Penguins are inching closer day by day to resuming the 2020 campaign and the plot is only thickening, primarily inside the crease between Matt Murray and Tristan Jarry, but Phil Bourque has his eyes on a talented forward who's two-way contributions rival that of Bryan Rust and Sidney Crosby. The Rolling Stones released a demo from the Goats Head Soup days featuring Jimmy Page called 'Scarlet,'...

Doug Benson thinks it might be time for Tom Hanks to broaden his horizons past the quintessential war movie, Billy Gardell is the Bucs' skipper on MLB The Show and he has a bone to pick with some of the nation's favorite snacks. Plus we remember some of our favorite Robin Williams comedies and dramas on what would have been his 69th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ol' 29er joined us for a special Monday segment of Hockey Talk to recap this past weekend's scrimmage and share his thoughts from the 7-0 blowout, as well as what to reasonably expect from both net minders as the postseason-resume gets closer. Joe Musgrove has been named the Pirates Opening Day starter this Friday in St. Louis and that's a job he does not take lightly. Plus a happy 73rd birthd...

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Sports Reporter Les Carpenter was a contributor to the Washington Post bombshell piece that dropped yesterday where fifteen women within the Washington football franchise's organization accused front office officials of sexual harassment. Although shocking and disgusting, many believed owner Daniel Snyder would be implicated in the accusations based on swirling rumors from media all around the DMV...

PFT Commenter of Pardon My Take Podcast ranks some of the best moments in the Washington (Team nickname TBD)'s history under owner Dan Snyder's watch over the past 23 years - this preceding what is supposed to be a bombshell of a report from the Washington Post rumored to be so abhorrent, the owner will be forced to step down. Stan Savran assesses the Phil Jackson effect that maybe encroaching on...

Phil Bourque is ready and likes what he sees from the Penguins, but isn't sure about where he would rather spend his prime under the bubble: Toronto or Edmonton. Mark Madden doesn't see sports resuming until 2022, and likens the optimistic coverage of seasons resuming to that of any Pirate beat writer reporting from Spring Training. Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle remembers the days of fake I.D.'s and h...

Billy Gardell returns and gives a Pittsburgher's take on a popular Star Wars video game, Dan Potash feels like a schoolboy once again as the Penguins opened up training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex yesterday, and Doug Benson returns with a new slew of movies to watch for your quarantine pleasure including Charlize Theron's newest excursion, "The Old Guard." See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Forty-One years ago the Chicago White Sox had one of the most successful but detrimental promotional nights in sports history thanks to a disgruntled rock DJ, Live Aid launched a whole new genre of live music with worldwide stages featuring the biggest acts in music all in the name of charity, Gerry Dulac says the Steelers can win with Mason Rudolph, but he might not be the solution long term, muc...

Greg Warren remembers his drunken Denny's days with his brother check out Greg's new special available through Amazon Prime called Where the Field Corn Grows, Bootsy Collins has a new song out called "Stars," which benefits musicians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Seth Rorabuagh of TribLive Sports gives a sneak peak into the March Madness-like schedule the NHL has slated as training camps open...

Big Cat from Pardon My Take participated in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest four years ago and didn't finish in last, but he did have fake blood dumped on him. Stan Savran remembers a training camp interview with Mike Webster and a recently retired Jack Lambert where the two Hall of Famers reminisced about Oklahoma drills. Also, why Derek Shelton seems to be a solid fit for the Bucs so...

Happy Birthday, Jack Lambert - Dave Dameshek and Mike Prisuta honor the best linebacker in the game by his plays and words, Mark Madden is shocked by the lack of outcry over DeSean Jackson's antisemitic Instagram post, Mr. Wednesday's kids don't miss him now that they're back at daycare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7th has proven to be an important day in Rock History as we honor Ringo Starr's 80th birthday, and the 14th anniversary of Syd Barrett's death. Also, we remember country/southern rock superstar Charlie Daniels who passed away yesterday at the age of 83 and celebrate his Western PA heritage. Also, Doug Benson can't get enough Hamilton and will skip out on The Lodge. See omnystudio.com/listener...

In honor of Robbie Robertson's 77th birthday, we revisited a conversation he had with Randy Baumann last year about an upcoming album and documentary, scoring The Irishman, and working with Martin Scorsese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic analyzes the Pirates efforts to keep COVID-19 at bay during Spring Training 2.0 at PNC Park, despite receiving a few positive tests among players over the weekend. Are there more? Robbie Robertson of The Band turned 77 yesterday so we revisited a conversation he had with Randy last year about a few upcoming documentaries and memoirs, and Joey Chestnut broke his own...

PFT Commenter of Barstool Sports says Dan Snyder has plenty of reasons to change the mascot (and potentially the location) of the fabled football team in Washington, Stan Savran is looking forward to the NFL returning more than anything, even though the Pens have the best chance at winning a championship, and Sean Collier reviews Hamilton at Home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The SuperGenius celebrates Liverpool's first title in thirty years, Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle scoffs at the neighborhood fireworks shows, and Randy remembers some of Carl Reiner's finest works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD - an infectious disease specialist with UPMC - emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask to help limit the spread of COVID-19 amidst the current spike in Allegheny County. Doug Benson watched Will Ferrell's newest passion project, "Eurovision," Billy Gardell's affinity for ketchup, and twenty five years ago today, the Grateful Dead welcomed the rain at Three Rivers. See o...