The Fan At Night

Colin Beazley joins the show live from Cincy. He got Arby's and the only reason to get Arby's is the curly fries. Debate a wall. Colin is going home for the first time in nearly two months as he has been with the Pirates since the beginning of Spring Training. Donny asks the most important question: How much did he pack? The Mets and Reds series were the opposite of each other. What version of the...

We take some phone calls from Pirates fans about the Pirates winning their series against the Reds. Mike in the South Hills likes what he is seeing. He likes the way Cruz responded after the opening series brain farts against the Mets. We listen to Don Kelly after the Pirates' win over the Reds today.

We take some phone calls from Pirates fans about the Pirates winning their series against the Reds. Mike in the South Hills likes what he is seeing. He likes the way Cruz responded after the opening series brain farts against the Mets.

The Pirates won their series against the Reds after Paul Skenes rebounded nicely after his first outing. Donny says it was another game where the pitching staff received ample run support. Monday night there was no offense but game six into the season, the Pirates offense is awake. Oneil Cruz hit three home runs in the last two games and no one seems to be clamoring to move him anymore. Were the c...

Noah Hiles joins the show! Noah regretted not wearing sunglasses when he went on the field for pregame. Cruz did not wear sunglasses. Cruz misplayed two balls. Noah says he does not care if someone wears sunglasses, just catch the ball. "Sunglasses were not worn in the 1940s, the sun still existed then" - Noah Hiles, 2026. Noah says an argument can be made to move Cruz to third base.

Matt Clement joins the show! He says something like this could happen even with all the excitement related to the Pirates this season. He says Oneil Cruz's at-bats show that he looks like a different player at the plate. However, when the defensive plays change the game it makes things look worse. Matt says it's still very early to think about Cruz's next steps. Matt says, "Sometimes that's baseba...

It was a brutal night for the Penguins... They're still going to be a playoff team, right?

Cole Adams, who runs his own College Basketball YouTube Channel joins! The guys discuss the breaking news that Hubert Davis is out as North Carolina's head coach, before transitioning to all the other action across the tournament and upcoming Sweet 16.

Noah Hiles, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, joins! The guys discuss the latest with Konnor Griffin, what a potential extension with him may look like, and when that extension could be finalized. The guys also discuss how Jose Urquidy fits into the pitching staff, as well as where things stand with Jared Triolo.

Nick Farabaugh, PennLive.com, joins. The guys discuss Mike Tomlin signing with sports media agents as he gears up for his post-coaching career in TV. The guys also discuss Aaron Rodgers' offseason and whether signs point to him returning to Pittsburgh. They also discuss which NFL draft prospects can end up with the black & gold. Nick thinks that Omar Cooper from the champion IU Hoosiers might be a...

Austin discusses Konnor Griffin not making the Pirates' Opening Day roster. Other big name prospects like JJ Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle made their squads, though, so why not Griffin? Austin reiterates that Griffin is still so young, and that fans should welcome this patient approach.

Austin Bechtold and Dan Burt discuss Dan's connections to coaches in this year's men's and women's tournaments this year and facing Geno Auriemma years ago.

Duquesne Women's Basketball head coach Dan Burt joins! He and Austin Bechtold discuss newer coaching styles and Pittsburgh teams facing each other.

Austin Bechtold and Nick Farabaugh discuss some realistic draft prospects for the black & gold; Is Ty Simpson one of them? Does Omar Cooper from Indiana get a look?

Nick Farabaugh; PennLive.com joins! Nick shares his biggest takeaways from Penn State's pro day, how Michael Pittman and DK Metcalf can complement each other's game, and the Steelers' upcoming pre-draft visits.

CBS Sports staff writer Garrett Podell joins! The guys discuss next month's NFL draft, the QB class and how it might compare to next year's QB class. They also discuss the new-look Steelers under Mike McCarthy, and how Rico Dowdle can fit into things following his breakout season in Carolina.

Austin says this is the best sports day of the year. He and producer Joel Nelson thoroughly discuss why it is unmatched.

Dan Kingerski; Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! The guys discuss everything from Dan Muse's first season with the club, including what has gone well and whether Muse could be named coach of the year. How might the Penguins approach the goaltender situation for a playoff series?

Alan Saunders; Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! The guys discuss the draft coming to Pittsburgh and everything that will surround that matter. They also discussed the team's free agency, and Alan raved about a handful of the defensive pieces, especially where Sebastian Joseph-Day will line up.

Colin Beazley; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins! The guys discuss Paul Skenes in the WBC, Konnor Griffin's chances of making the Opening Day roster, and whether Henry Davis can start producing. Colin believes Oneil Cruz will be the Bucs' X-factor this season

The Penguins' 7-2 win in Colorado has to be their best win of the season, right? It finally seems like this team has put things together this season, no? Josh also notes that the team winning games can help ease Sidney Crosby's ramp-up to action again. How might they approach their goalie situation in the postseason? Can you say the Penguins are playing with house money right now?

Dan Kingerski joins the show! Dan reacts to the Pens' 6-2 loss last night, saying it looked worse than the team looked last year. Dan thinks the team looks lost without Sidney Crosby. Dan doesn't know how Malkin will look when he returns to the team. Dan names the best goalie on the Pens roster.

Alex Stumpf joins the show! Alex discusses his new venture and the daily podcast. Alex thinks a Konnor Griffin extension is possible. Alex likes the message the Pirates are sending with their offseason moves. Alex thinks Paul Skenes took a huge leadership step last season and will continue into 2026. Alex gives his rotation prediction for the Pirates. Alex sees Hunter Barco making starts at PNC Pa...

Will Graves joins the show! Will says this season is a surprise. Will Malkin be back next season? Will gives his thoughts on what Malkin and Dubas might do in the offseason. Will doesn't think anyone knew Ben Kindel would be this good, this fast. Will understands the Pitt fandom's anger about Jeff Capel returning next season. Will loves Andy Toole.

Jeff Hathhorn joins to give his take on the Maxx Crosby drama, Cam's new deal, which Steelers acquisition he likes the most, if the Steelers could move off Patrick Queen, Pitt MBB's unlikely win today against Stanford, Skenes in the WBC, and if Konnor Griffin will start in the majors.