Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM, a contributor on WTAE-TV, WDVE and WXDX-FM. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne football/basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 28 mins
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers victory over Minnesota in Ireland. We get into Marc-Andre Fleury's farewell game Saturday. And brutal losses for both Penn State & Pitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's MIke's Beer Bar Pregame Show podcast features Mason McCormick, Juan Thornhill, Pete Burcic, Mike DeCourcy and Joe Rutter as we preview the Steelers game in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me for this week's installment of "Friday Night Rivals." We talk about Mt. Lebanon vs. Seneca Valley, Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny, Upper St. Clair vs. Peters Township, and Aliquippa at New Castle. Check out our coverage, too, at TribLive HSSN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In our final baseball podcast of 2025, Kevin Gorman joins me to discuss the Paul Skenes experience in Cincinnati Wednesday, the win record debate for pitchers, Pirates pitching depth and hitting shortages, preseason predictions gone right and wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former Viking Pete Berchich joins me to preview Steelers-Vikings in Ireland. He's now a commentator on the Vikings Radio Network and Fox 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brian Taylor of Real Golf Radio joins us for a Ryder Cup preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tough Thursday night calls with Kyler Murray at QB. Underperforming target hogs. Injuries impacting QBs. Paul Skenes in Cincy. Ryder Cup action and survivor pool advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pierre McGuire talks to us on 105.9 the X about the Penguins preseason opener & the four new inductees to the Pens Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joe Rutter and Tim Benz recap the Mike Tomlin press conference prior to the team's departure for Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Steelers win in New England, AFC North results Sidney Crosby trade conversations, Evgeni Malkin's words, Kyle Dubas' mindset and more, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's pre game show podcast features a full breakdown of the Steelers trip to New England with Tim Benz, Mike DeCourcy, Joe Rutter, the Boston Globe's Christopher Price and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pirates writer Kevin Gorman joins me. The Pirates host their final home series vs. the Athletics. We also talk about Paul Skenes, Tommy Pham and Andrew McCutchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week Jeff Erickson and I discuss QB trade scenarios, RB talk in NE & Pittsburgh, Rookie injury news, TE decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Darren Zaslau of "22 The Point" joins us for this week's "Friday Night Rivals" podcast. We also talked about a big 6-A showdown and a pair of big 4-A clashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chris Price of the Boston Globe joins me on 105.9 The X to preview the upcoming Steelers-Patriots game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pierre McGuire joined me on 105.9 The X Tuesday to discuss , among other NHL matters, the Sidney Crosby trade talk, Marc-Andre Fleury's one-game return, and the Penguins outlook for 2025-26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joe Rutter joined me on the Mark Madden show for his weekly visit to wrap up Mike Tomlin's press conference after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast with Mark Madden examines the Steelers losing i their home opener, Pitt blowing the Backyard Brawl, and all the Sidney Crosby trade talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kevin Gorman of TribLive joins me to discuss the Pirates last homestand of the year, Paul Skenes & balloting for the Cy Young, and the Bucs' offseason plans to add offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's pre game show podcast features thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers run defense. Also an interview with ILB Payton Wilson, and opinions from Joe Rutter, KJR Radio's Dave "Softy" Mahler, and Mike DeCourcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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