The Pomp And Joe Show

Are the Penguins still looking at Jason Robertson? Penguins fans are still obsessed with Ben Kindel and would not part with him for Robertson. What have the Penguins done so far this offseason? Has it moved the needle at all? Anthony Mantha has not signed anywhere yet. Ryan Shea got a bag from the Edmonton Oilers. Was it too much for a player who just played his first full season in the NHL?

Ray Fittipaldo joins the show! Where are the Steelers currently regarding a Joey Porter Jr. extension? Why did the Steelers get extensions done for Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington prior to JPJ's? Ray says that it would be smart for the Steelers to get the JPJ contract done before the Cristian Gonzalez contract with the Patriots. You do not want to place the Franchise Tag on him next season if y...

What is wrong with Paul Skenes? Could there be off-the-field issues affecting him? Limits does not want to speculate unlike other people who have done so in the last few days after his career-worst outing in Philadelphia. Limits thinks that he is hurt. Callers chime in on what they think is wrong with Skenes. Buzz in Freeport does not know what PitchCom is.

Is it too hot for golf? I educate Limits on the amount of things that you pay for to put a wedding together. When he gets married in 40 years, he will understand. Are Pirates fans falling in love with Esmerlyn Valdez? With the absences of Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz, Valdez has emerged as a significant power threat. Will Valdez fall flat after a little while? Other Pirates prospects have emerge...

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold, from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul Skenes' season is alarming. Skenes allowed eight runs, seven earned, against the Phillies in four innings. Skenes has an ERA over 5.00 in his last nine starts. The breaking ball is struggling. MLB and Pirates analyst Matt Clement said Skenes throwing 35 pitches in an inning on a day near 100 degrees is a reason why the velo was down. He thinks the atm...

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Tyler is hearing that the Stars are trying to keep Jason Robertson and not trade him. "I'm hearing he's staying in Dallas." The Stars are an older team. Ned Bacheson of The Pittsburgh Grass Open joined the show. The Pittsburgh Grass Volleyball Open is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It's July 24-26 at the South Park Fairgrounds.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul Skenes continues to struggle for the Pirates. Who's job should be on the line if the Pirates fall apart: Ben Cherington or Don Kelly? Joe thinks if the Pirates have a losing record, both have to go. Who would the Pirates sell at the deadline? The Capitals are re-signing Alex Ovechkin to a one-year deal. We hear from Pirates fans on Paul Skenes.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Paul Skenes' stretch is problematic! Will Jason Robertson come to Pittsburgh? Jason Spezza was asked about Robertson. The Penguins have clear interest and are lacking a star in their prime to build the team around. Jeff doesn't think Erik Karlsson will be on the team this season. This date in spor...

Team USA won in the Round 32 but will be without Balogun for the game Monday. Bob interviewed and golfed with John Daly.

Paul Skenes' stretch is problematic! Will Jason Robertson come to Pittsburgh? Jason Spezza was asked about Robertson. The Penguins have clear interest and are lacking a star in their prime to build the team around. Jeff doesn't think Erik Karlsson will be on the team this season. Callas barely brushes his teeth!!

The Capitals are re-signing Alex Ovechkin to a one-year deal. They traded for Alex Tuck and signed him to an eight-year deal and brought in Boone Jenner. Would you rather be the Capitals or Penguins? Bob thinks Crosby is going to play until he's 45. We hear from Pirates fans on Paul Skenes and the team losing. 

Paul Skenes continues to struggle for the Pirates. Who's job should be on the line if the Pirates fall apart: Ben Cherington or Don Kelly? Joe thinks if the Pirates have a losing record, both have to go. Who would the Pirates sell at the deadline? Brandon Lowe would be sold. How many games under .500 would the Pirates be to be under .500? Could the Pirates sign Oneil Cruz to a $170 million deal?

Ned Bacheson of The Pittsburgh Grass Open joined the show. The Pittsburgh Grass Volleyball Open is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It's July 24-26 at the South Park Fairgrounds. There is a middle school, high school, and adult divisions. The event started with 35 people but last year had 1,050 people!! There is a $10,000 prize! 

Tyler is hearing that the Stars are trying to keep Jason Robertson and not trade him. "I'm hearing he's staying in Dallas." The Stars are an older team. Nick Robertson has a high skillset and TK doesn't think trading for Nick was a way to bring Jason here. TK thinks the trade would be done.

Paul Skenes' velocity averaged 96.3 MPH and was a career low. His breaking ball was not good. It seems something is physically wrong with Skenes. Skenes' velocity keeps declining and is 30th in the major leagues in ERA. MLB and Pirates analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Skenes' velocity is down and Matt said Skenes throwing 35 pitches in an inning on a day near 100 degrees is a reason why the v...

Paul Skenes' season is alarming. Skenes allowed eight runs, seven earned, against the Phillies in four innings. Whatever adjustments he made this season are not working. Skenes has an ERA over 5.00 in his last nine starts. The breaking ball is struggling. What is going on.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold: Joe and Austin discuss 43 topics in the first hour.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold, from Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Topics 44-71 in our big topics segment. MLB analyst Matt Clement joined the show. Should the Pirates consider trading Esmerlyn Valdez for pitching? Is the complete opposite of so many years where we want the Pirates to trade hitting for pitching. Would you listen on Oneil Cruz?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Matt Clement: It's a Paul Skenes day, but it doesn't feel like it used to. Skenes Day isn't what it used to be but it's also a unique thing other teams don't have. Matt Clement shares his journey through the minor leagues and being sent down to other leagues and levels before he made the Major Leagues. The Penguins have acquired Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson, Jason...

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Mark Kaboly: The Penguins have made small moves at the start of free agency. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark thinks the biggest thing to keep an eye on is guaranteed money for Joey Porter Jr. and doesn't think it's that big of a deal right now. Mark thinks Sebastian Joseph-Day will be a good add.

Mark Kaboly doesn't think Keeanu Benton fits in the Steelers plans after this season. Mark thinks Sebastian Joseph-Day will be a good add. Mark is offended that people are questioning if Mason Rudolph is QB2. 

Mark thinks the biggest thing to keep an eye on is guaranteed money for Joey Porter Jr. and doesn't think it's that big of a deal right now. Doug Whaley thinks Porter Jr. needs to add interceptions with only three in as many years. Joe and Austin trade places for the segment and Joe answers the phone!

The Penguins have acquired Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson, Jason Robertson's brother. Bubba Chandler had a good start until the seventh inning got away. Chandler has been the Pirates third best pitcher over the last few weeks. Mitch Keller is given too much confidence. Is this the biggest start of Paul Skenes' MLB career?