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Insider coverage of the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions from the Post-Gazette sports reporters who know them best.

Steelers NFL draft Day 3 reaction: Can Will Howard, Yahya Black, Jack Sawyer be difference makers?
Apr 27, 2025 – 00:16:05
Steelers NFL draft LIVE STREAM: Reacting to Day 2
Apr 26, 2025 – 03:46:02
NFL draft: Steelers got great value with Kaleb Johnson? Shedeur Sanders continues to drop?
Apr 26, 2025 – 00:22:33
Steelers NFL draft LIVESTREAM: Day 1 reactions with Chris Carter, Paul Zeise, Jason Mackey & more
Apr 25, 2025 – 03:47:13
NFL draft: Did Steelers make the right choice passing on Shedeur Sanders to take Derrick Harmon?
Apr 25, 2025 – 00:29:45
Series recap/preview: Have Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen found the answer to Pirates' offensive woes?
Apr 25, 2025 – 00:21:29
Pirates mailbag: Will Enmanuel Valdez get the boot when Spencer Horwitz, Nick Gonzales return?
Apr 24, 2025 – 00:28:51
NFL draft: Steelers NEED to get Derrick Harmon? Is Penguins' Kyle Dubas too passive?
Apr 24, 2025 – 00:32:32
Steelers NFL draft preview: Omar Khan ready to deal? What's he REALLY think of Shedeur Sanders, QBs?
Apr 24, 2025 – 00:29:35
Paul Zeise Live: Steelers MUST make final call on George Pickens, T.J. Watt for 2025?
Apr 24, 2025 – 00:31:24
Pitt NFL draft preview: Which Panthers will be selected? Konata Mumpfield a sleeper at WR?
Apr 23, 2025 – 00:19:42
Steelers NFL mock drafts: Could CJ West, Trevor Etienne & Pat Bryant offer lat
Apr 23, 2025 – 00:28:57
Paul Zeise Live: Steelers' biggest needs beyond QB, DL? Is CB being overlooked?
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:30:34
Pirates-Angels series preview: Will Derek Shelton show more urgency with his lineups, off days?
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:11:39
Steelers' Mike Tomlin praises Shedeur Sanders? Is it a smokescreen for NFL draft?
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:08:04
Penn State NFL draft preview: Is Abdul Carter the BEST player available? Where will Tyler Warren go?
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:33:42
Paul Zeise Live: Steelers want to trade back in NFL draft? Could they get back into Round 2?
Apr 21, 2025 – 00:29:22
Noah Hiles Live: Pirates in survival mode on West Coast? Derek Shelton's odd lineup decisions?
Apr 21, 2025 – 00:37:24
NFL draft: Steelers' Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin MUST keep long-term goals in mind?
Apr 21, 2025 – 00:33:43
Steelers NFL mock drafts: Shemar Stewart an underrated DL to watch? Dylan Sampson getting buzz?
Apr 20, 2025 – 00:33:06
Jason Mackey's Saturday Conversations: Paul Steigerwald on Penguins' chances to build on late surge
Apr 19, 2025 – 00:40:39
Pirates-Guardians series preview: Paul Skenes set for showdown? Carmen Mlodzinski vs. familiar face?
Apr 18, 2025 – 00:12:56
Ranking potential Steelers NFL draft picks by likelihood? Is Nick Emmanwori a sleeper?
Apr 18, 2025 – 00:35:05
Pirates-Nationals series recap: How long can strong starting pitching carry anemic offense?
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:09:18
Steelers showing HEAVY interest in RBs? Will they grab Omarion Hampton early? Or depth options late?
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:44:29
Pirates mailbag: What's stopping Oneil Cruz from being elite? What's with constant lineup change?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:21:12
Steelers NFL mock drafts: Consensus on Derrick Harmon? RB speed with Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:32:54
NFL draft: Steelers should eye Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava in 2026 over Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart?
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:26:42
Pirates-Nationals: MUST-WIN starts for Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller? Bryan Reynolds on the mend?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:14:01
Chris Carter's Steelers NFL draft big board: Shedeur Sanders barely top 50? Jaxson Dart not top 100?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:31:11
Steelers NFL mock draft tracker: Omar Khan spending more time on QBs than DLs? What does it mean?
Apr 13, 2025 – 00:34:30
Jason Mackey's Saturday Conversations: Rich Walsh doesn't want to see Steelers reach for a QB?
Apr 12, 2025 – 00:30:56
Pirates-Reds: Can Bailey Falter keep momentum going? Kyle Nicolas returns?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:23:59
Are Steelers' negotiations with T.J. Watt breaking down? What does Derrick Harmon visit mean?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:34:54
Paul Zeise Live: Steelers, Omar Khan back themselves into a corner with lack of action on DL?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:31:11
Can Steelers blame Kirk Cousins drama for Aaron Rodgers delay? Justin Fields resented benching?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:47:08
Pirates series recap: Did Dennis Santana, Justin Lawrence provide the answer to bullpen uncertainty?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:10:03
Paul Zeise Live: Could Steelers get Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders to peacefully coexist?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:31:14
NFL draft: Are Steelers REALLY interested in Shedeur Sanders? Or was visit a smokescreen?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:33:04
Steelers' Daniel Ekuale likes his fit in Teryl Austin's defense alongside Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:22:49
Paul Zeise Live: Should Steelers pay attention to Jalen Milroe first-round buzz?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:30:04
Steelers' NFL draft plans at WR hinge on George Pickens? Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden still options?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:29:04
Noah Hiles LIVE: Grading Pirates on first 10 games? Are Mitch Keller, rotation OK?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:34:26
Steelers mock draft tracker: Is Jaxson Dart just this year's Kenny Pickett?
Apr 6, 2025 – 00:34:41
Jason Mackey's Saturday Conversations: Pirates TV's Robby Incmikoski on hope for 2025 season
Apr 5, 2025 – 00:35:21
NFL draft prep: Have Steelers learned lessons from previous failures?
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:31:51
Pirates home opener: How much booing should we expect from fans?
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:33:24
Paul Zeise Live: Should Steelers have traded for Joe Milton III? Matthew Golden visits?
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:25:38
How much should Steelers REALLY bet on Arch Manning, 2026 NFL draft QB class?
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:43:23
Pirates series recap: Expect a chilly reception at home opener? Bats still underwhelming vs. Rays?
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:13:04

Recent Reviews

Joe Zamo

Great content

I folllow all year and love Gerry, Ray, Bats, Zeise, Adam and CC. They are truthful and wrote what they see and hear. Listen and watch daily. Thanks for all you guys do! Zamo
hectorkatz

Diamondbacks and Rangers AND Pirates!(?)

I wanted to like this podcast… But the discussion trying to link these three teams together was so stretched and thin. My favorite line was “there’s nothing stopping the Pirates from being as good as these teams”. Well, there is and it’s Bob Nutting. I think I’ll spend my time elsewhere outside this house of mirrors.
devon.d

Mitch Better than Kenny?

I’m sorry, just this take alone immediately disqualifies this pod as a trustworthy source of Steelers takes. The team was immediately better when Kenny came in for Mitch and that was with KP taking zero 1st team reps last year. If you’re looking for good content on Steelers look elsewhere
handsome jimmie

Hard to listen to, literally

I love the Steelers and want to like this podcast, but it is weak. The host struggles to talk in a coherent manner, his interview skills are severely lacking and they play the intro music too much. The main issue, though, is that they can’t seem to get the sound levels right. Last episode, Chris Carter was barely audible, but Brian Batko was loud.
Chancellorpink

Batko? Gotta Go!

Brian Batko is always interjecting unnecessary & smarmy commentary and negative, caustic comments that do zero to move the needle forward with respect to offering any intelligent insight or actual news. Please limit him to writing only. His attitude is unwelcome and damaging to your podcast format. ***** ADDENDUM 6/10/22 About 9 months from this review, and I’m pleased to report improvement in Batko’s podcasting style and content. He’s more informative, less inclined to play sarcastic comic. Keep it up.
cliftonbparker

Steelers review day after

Good podcast but the Steelers guys need to be much more timely, put the podcast up the day afterwards ok?
FCVa Fan

Bad Change

Why would you do the Steeler podcast on Friday?? Please change back to right after the games.
Chris Procopio

Great sports talk, friendly hosts!

As an out-of-state Pittsburgh fan, I’ve been following the PG Steelers team for several seasons now. This podcast - specifically Brian and Ray’s shows - has been such a nice addition to the web stories. You guys are well-informed and have great podcast chemistry. I enjoy listening on my drives to/from work! Keep it up!
Dzoom

Love This Pod !

Very good podcast overall. Absolutely love hockey segment (stick taps!)
MVernon

Must listen for Pittsburgh fans

Have been a long time listener and finally decided to leave a review. My favorite day of every week is when this podcast gets dropped. My husband Joe and I love coming home from work and discussing the pod. I am a smarter sports fan for this podcast and would be a complete and utter fraud without it. I also enjoy talking about this with my coworker Dan. Normally people are jealous of our sports convos in the office because of this pod! Dan’s son Tres has even started listening! He’s becoming a true Yinzer and has mastered trade talk from the pod. Thank you Pittsburgh PG!!