The Fan Morning Show

Inspired by a caller's point over The Fan Hotline, fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas review how many quality players are on the Pirates' current roster that were developed through their organization.

South Side Jake from South Side Plumbing and Heating comes on The Fan Hotline to quiz fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick on sports trivia for this weekly segment!

The full Fan Morning Show with "Donny Football" Chedrick from Monday, June 22, 2026!

In this hour, fill-in host Donny "Football" Chedrick reacts to the Pirates' series loss to the Colorado Rockies from over the weekend. Is this team becoming too predictable? June 22, 2026, 6:00 Hour

In this hour, fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick wonders if he feels the same way about Pirates' starting pitcher Paul Skenes that every other fan of the team does. Also, will SP Jared Jones be ok after taking a line drive to his elbow? June 22, 2026, 7:00 Hour

In this hour, "Donny Football" Chedrick reviews the performances from the U.S. men's soccer team so far in the priminary games in the World Cup. Also, Pirates insider Dan Zangriili and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. June 22, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly comes on in this hour with fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas. June 22, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas about the team's latest struggles.

Fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas wonder what the point is of keeping around many of these golf traditions after a development from the U.S. Open this weekend.

Fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas discuss the continued poor results from Pirates' catcher Henry Davis after the team traded away Joey Bart and lost the series to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.

Pirates insider Dan Zangrilli comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the team's series loss over the weekend to the Colorado Rockies with fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick.

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On this episode of Best Of The Fan, we break down the most compelling segments of the week from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team w/ Poni & Mueller. The guys dive deep into the polarizing debate surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft. From his undeniable raw talent to his serious off-field baggage, we discuss whether the...

Matt from Living Treasures stole the show yesterday with his snake. Jack gives his projections for the Steelers 53 man on offense, including Rodgers, Howard, and Allar at QB. 

Chris Carter joins to discuss the odds of Brendan Sorsby joining the Steelers, and if he will even make it to the NFL, the latest with Joey Porter Jr, Eli Heidenreich.

A caller suggests the Pirates "throw Skenes until his arm falls off". Did the Pirates make a mistake with bringing in a new pitching coach? Jack offers some suggestions for bullpen help right now, including a duo of arms from the Angels. 

A caller gives some insight on Hunter Stratton. The Pirates use their bullpen more than just about anyone. We go on an Adam Sandler tangent.

If Henry Davis could even hit .200, it would be understandable to keep him as the backup. Tuesday's victory feels like a season-saving win for the Bucs. Jack expects the Pirates to sweep and score at least 5 runs in each game in Colorado. Bubba Chandler has been better on the road this season. 

The Pirates traded Joey Bart for Hunter Stratton. Why did the Pirates keep Henry Davis over Bart? A caller weighs in on the Bart trade and the Pirates in Colorado. 

Dom wants Crowley to ride a roller coaster with him, but will Crowley do it? There’s a golf simulator at the Five-Alarm today and the guys are intrigued. And Dorin remembers an incident calling his first Pitt football game.

Donny Football joins the show for the next couple hours! Callas drinks a THC drink on the air. Dorin recounts his trip to Kennywood yesterday. And Dan Muse joins the show to talk about his first season with the Penguins!

They guys are concerned with Callas' breakfast order this morning. Pat Narduzzi joins the show to give a couple huge Pitt incentives for the Five-Alarm today! And is Crowley a closet Pitt fan?

Hour 1: Andrew Fillipponi joins the guys for the first couple hours of the Five-Alarm today! The guys recap the events from the Five-Alarm yesterday. An insane incentive for today's donations gets made. And everyone orders breakfast for the show.

Donny, Joe, and Austin back for another hour for the Five-Alarm! Doug Whaley joins the guys to discuss the possibility of the Steelers going after Brendan Sorsby. Are there any funny Dan Zangrilli stories making the rounds? And how did Austin do driving the show today?