Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Dr. Raymond Pontzer, MD is an infectious disease specialist with UPMC. He joined Randy Baumann this morning to discuss the importance of wearing a mask to help limit the spread of COVID-19 amidst the current spike in Allegheny County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clarks played their first show in over three months this past weekend at Starlight Drive-in (Butler, Pa) to a crowd of about 400 cars. Adam Berry of MLB.com is excited to get back in the ballpark for MLB's shortened season and thinks the 60-game schedule will make for a wide, unpredictable playing field that could work in the Pirates favor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Koepen has taken full advantage of wine deliveries during the pandemic and sheds some light on the grind behind doing morning television, Sean Collier reviews Jon Stewart's newest directed film "Irresistible" which is out today, and Bill Toms and Hard Rain perform in the virtual coffeehouse. Special thanks to Susan Koepen and Tim Benz for filling in all week! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Big Cat of Barstool Sports discussed the essence of a Yinzer with James Conner and some of the greatest college football movies of all time, Susan Koepen has an intimidating nickname, Stan Savran doesn't see the Hall of Fame game as an essential part of the NFL season, and thinks its wise to cancel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Tomlin addressed the media in a Zoom press conference for the first time since the draft and Missi Matthews has the details on Coach Tomlin's remarks about handling team protests this season as well as the new-look for training camp in just over a month. Mark Madden despises MLB for what it's put it's fans through over the past few months and Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle won't be visiting any se...

Sean Casey thinks a shortened season means it's anyone's ballgame in MLB this summer, even the Pirates have a shot during a 60-game regular season. Doug Benson reviews a classic 80s film written by a Pittsburgh and remembers director Joel Schumacher. Syracuse alumni Susan Koepen and Tim Benz fill in for Val and Mike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Koepen joined Bill and Randy this morning (as she will ALL week) and reminisced about growing up in the 80's and how some trends are making a comeback, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive Sports details the NHL's progress into Phase 2 and how impressed he is at the cooperation between the league and the NHLPA to get the season back up and running, and Gerry Dulac recaps the RBC Heritage Classic and h...

David Coverdale discusses his illustrious career from Deep Purple to Whitesnake and the upcoming rerelease of some classic collections, Bill dives deep into the history behind Bobby Bonilla's historic contract with the Mets, and Sean Collier has details on a move festival presented by Row House Cinemas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accidents happen and for PFT Commenter and his dog Leroy, it was just one of those mornings. He also dropped another big deuce on us by saying Bills fans think THEY are the ones who started the Renegade tradition. Nonsense. Stan Savran looks at the latest developments in MLB and why the owners are the ones to blame for not wanting to take any risk at all in another wise sure-profit business. See o...

The SuperGenius Mark Madden isn't anticipating professional sports to resume anytime soon, Steve Blass remembers what it was like to play against Roger Maris and how the game evolved once his record was broken in 1998, Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle is becoming more zen in quarantine through yoga, at least until it's time to switch to Mario Cart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is the month for candy (officially, unofficially) and Billy Gardell has a few specific types that always get the job done, Bill Crawford was reminded of his sports memorabilia gaffs thanks to Todd McFarlane's home run ball obsession as depicted in Long Gone Summer, and what are the odds you'll join a nudist colony in the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Casey's Rookie season in MLB was during the legendary single season home run record chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, and of course the Mayor couldn't contain himself when playing against one of the greats. Also, Bill overestimates his mulch order, plans a blowout birthday party, and Mike is back in the rink for the first time since lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Sean Casey's rookie season in 1998 was one for the ages, as depicted in ESPN's latest 30 for 30 installment, "Long Gone Summer." Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, both in the National League Central with the Cardinals and Cubs respectively, chasing Roger Maris' single-season home run record. Sean Casey couldn't resist himself, even if it mean abandoning his position to chat with Big Mac. See omnystudio...

Comedian Steve Byrne has resumed his touring in front of "half-houses" in Miami, Sean Collier reviews the King of Staten Island, The Kinks celebrate a 50th anniversary and Jack Swing performs in the virtual coffeehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer of 1998 marked a peak in forearm strength as Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa battled back and forth with tape measure homer after tape measure homer, and as Big Cat of Barstool Sports remembers it - that was the last time MLB captured the country for a summer. Stan Savran wants the National Anthem to remain part of pre-game tradition in professional sports, just try and imagine a face off a...

Jordan Fields co-wrote an op-ed at pittsburghsportsnow.com calling for more awareness from Pitt Athletics, Mark Madden remembers a personal music icon, and Mr. Wednesday Jeff Konkle is intrigued by a festival happening later this month in Las Vegas as only Las Vegas can provide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Fields, a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and member of the Track and Field team, co-wrote an op-ed (with Pitt football punter Ian Troost) concerning the lack of cultural competence within the university's athletic department, and how college athletics as a whole can better protect it's black student athletes moving forward. Some of her suggestions (locally and nationally) i...

Doug Benson weighs in on an age-old Morning Show debate regarding a timeless "baseball" movie, Mark Kaboly is looking forward to sitting in the stands at Heinz Field for ... Steelers Training Camp?! And James Bond has a paternal plot twist for the newest installment in the 007 series due out later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Post Gazette is making national headlines after removing black reporters from covering local protests, Pittsburgh Pirates first basemen Josh Bell spoke with fellow black MLB players about police brutality, Collin Kaepernick, and what changes he'd like to see implemented. Also, the anniversary of a special Blind Faith performance as well as an interesting look into it's controversial lineup, an...

The Post Gazette has made national headlines for it's decision to restrict reporters from covering Black Lives Matter protests, and even going so far as to temporarily remove stories covering the protests from their website. Alexis Johnson was subject to such removal after management flagged a tweet she sent last week that went viral. She joined Randy Baumann this morning to discuss the actions ta...

Sean Casey doubles down and labels the Chris Archer trade as one of the worst in the history of MLB, Dave Dameshek wasn't surprised by Drew Brees' remarks about anthem protests, comedian Paul Virzi details his family's battle against COVID-19, plus Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Sean Collier's movie reviews, and Buffalo Rose in the virtual coffeehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Doug Loves Movies returns with a fresh slate of streaming options including an Office reunion that's outta this world on Netflix, PFT Commenter joined us just as the Drew Brees apology broke, Stan Savran and Ryan Recker of WTAE remember a Pitt legend, and it might be better for the Pittsburgh Pirates if the 2020 season just didn't happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued an apology over Instagram this morning walking back statements he made regarding National Anthem protests in the NFL and beyond. One advantage Brees has going for him, as PFT Commenter put it, is time. There's plenty of time to learn and discuss perspectives with his teammates as the season is still three months out. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Steelers will hold training camp in South Side this summer, abandoning St. Vincent College for the first time in over 50 years due to COVID-19 concerns, Mark Madden tests his new material before he hits the big stage this afternoon and Bill has a collection of his favorite Sally Wigginisms from her appearances on the show over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a statement issued yesterday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that training camps will be held at team facilities this summer, which ends a 54 year tradition for the Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Vincent College in Latrobe. But according to Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette, the Steelers may have been forced to stay in the South Side this summer even without Goodell's mandate since the colleg...