The Pomp And Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey; The Pirates are 26-24 through the first 50 games of the season. Are you more frustrated with the Pirates or more optimistic? Joe is feeling frustrated and wants more. Austin thinks the Pirates have left multiple games on the table. Nick Gonzales is statistically one of the top five third baseball in baseball both offensively and defensively. Bryan Reynolds is first in the...

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers reporter Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joined the show. Mike doesn't think the Steelers will keep four quarterbacks. "I think this is going to be a great offense for Pat Freiermuth." Mike thinks Will Howard will be the backup. Nick Herbig's future is strongly in his hands and the Steelers may need to do a lot for him to stay in Pittsburgh. Do you trust Ben Cheringto...

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: This day in sports history. Broderick Jones said he doesn't have a timeline to return from neck surgery. Should the Pirates utilize a six-man rotation? Jared Jones is making one more start before returning to the Pirates rotation. Intern Dom joined. Mullsy joins! Dom doesn't think Aaron Rodgers is a top 10 quarterback of all time.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob doesn't think the Pirates will go to a six-man rotation. Bob thinks Carmen Mlodzinski will go to the bullpen and is awesome there. He's also pitched well in the rotation. Bob would rather continue giving Chandler opportunities. Pirates in Toronto to play Blue Jays. Joe's daughter graduates. Happy Memorial Day.

The Pirates begin a three-game series in Toronto Friday!

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob doesn't think the Pirates will go to a six-man rotation. Bob thinks Carmen Mlodzinski will go to the bullpen and is awesome there. He's also pitched well in the rotation. Bob would rather continue giving Chandler opportunities.

Intern Dom joined. Dom doesn't think Aaron Rodgers is a top 10 quarterback of all time. What?

This day in sports history. Broderick Jones said he doesn't have a timeline to return from neck surgery. Should the Pirates utilize a six-man rotation? Jared Jones is making one more start before returning to the Pirates rotation. This is a big start for Bubba Chandler and we wonder if he is pitching for his rotation slot.

Do you trust that Ben Cherington can fix the Bucs' problems?

Steelers reporter Mike DeFabo of The Athletic joined the show. Mike doesn't think the Steelers will keep four quarterbacks. Can Patrick Graham maximize this defense? Ricco Dowdle has not been at OTAs. "I think this is going to be a great offense for Pat Freiermuth." Mike thinks Will Howard will be the backup. Nick Herbig's future is strongly in his hands and the Steelers may need to do a lot for h...

Nick Gonzales is statistically one of the top five third baseball in baseball both offensively and defensively. Bryan Reynolds is first in the NL in RBI's for left fielders. Austin indicates how the Pirates offense is pacing better than Pirates offenses of the last 50 years.

The Pirates are 26-24 through the first 50 games of the season. Are you more frustrated with the Pirates or more optimistic? Joe is feeling frustrated and wants more. Austin thinks the Pirates have left multiple games on the table, especially with the bullpen giving away multiple games.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Tyler Kennedy: Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Josh Yohe talked to Sidney Crosby and Sid said he'd like to play as long as he can. Yohe suggested five years and Sid said "that would be nice." This is good news for the Penguins. Have the Penguins passed the threshold for a full rebuild?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Aaron Rodgers said, "This is it," and he will retire after the season. How should Steelers fans treat this? It will be a farewell tour for Rodgers and there will be a ceremonial ending for Rodgers in some locations. Carol in Clinton calls this the "Get It Over With" tour!! Should Carmen Mlodzinski be in the rotation or bullpen?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Mark Kaboly: Aaron Rodgers told Mark that this is it for him and will retire after the year. Rodgers suggested to Omar Khan that the Steelers interview Mike McCarthy. It is possible that McCarthy is the Steelers coach because he was suggested and recommended by Rodgers. Mark Kaboly thinks the Steelers offensive line will begin with Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick on th...

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Jeff Hathhorn: The Steelers report to camp on July 28th. All practices will begin at 11am. Michael McKenry thinks the best way to manage Jared Jones' recovery is to make him a starter, like the Pirates are preparing him to be in the minor leagues. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to do what's best for the team. Jeff doesn't see a path where Bubba Chandler pitches in the bullp...

Who will go to the Stanley Cup Final? Can the Pirates continue to play Henry Davis??

The Steelers report to camp on July 28th. All practices will begin at 11am. Friday Night Lights has been replaced by Saturday Night Lights on August 8th. Brandon Lowe hit an inside the park home run. Michael McKenry thinks the best way to manage Jared Jones' recovery is to make him a starter, like the Pirates are preparing him to be in the minor leagues. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to do what's bes...

Mark Kaboly thinks the Steelers offensive line will begin with Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick on the left side. He thinks Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook will start on Day 1. Mark thinks Iheanachor will start, at some point. Mark is interested to see what Brock Hoffman does.

Aaron Rodgers told Mark that this is it for him and will retire after the year. Rodgers suggested to Omar Khan that the Steelers interview Mike McCarthy. Mark thinks Drew Allar has a great arm but Will Howard has a better arm than many think. Mark would be "stunned" if Rudolph is not the backup quarterback. Mark thinks they need to keep four.

Has Carmen Mlodzinski earned a spot in the rotation, or is he more valuable in the bullpen??

Aaron Rodgers said, "This is it," and he will retire after the season. How should Steelers fans treat this? It will be a farewell tour for Rodgers and there will be a ceremonial ending for Rodgers in some locations. Joe thinks people are more in line with being depressed about the season rather than celebrating Rodgers because the Steelers are likely not going that far.

Sidney Crosby told Josh Yohe that he wants to play multiple years. This is good news for the Penguins. Have the Penguins passed the threshold for a full rebuild? Tyler Kennedy thinks it would take years to come back from a full rebuild. The Penguins don't have their next face of the franchise after Sidney Crosby and is concerning. Would Sidney Crosby be fine with taking a couple steps back to take...