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

February 13, 2026 36 mins
Tim & Joe discuss the Steelers drama stirred up by Joey Porter, Andrew McCutchen's days in Pittsburgh appear to have ended, the Olympics are underway and Pitt basketball is struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chris Adamski and Tim Benz discuss Aaron Rodgers' future, Cam Heyward's "closing the book" post, and the beef that Joey Porter has with Big Ben and James Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brian Metzer and Tim Benz talk about the Penguins' level of play at the Olympic break, Team USA's chances of getting a medal (on both the men's and women's sides), the state of the Metropolitan Division, streaking teams at tiebreak and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TribLive beat writer Kevin Gorman joins us on the way down to Florida for Pirates spring training. He discusses the Pirates signing of Marcell Ozuna, potential lineup adjustments, possible moves the Bucs could still make before Opening Day, and Andrew McCutchen's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In his week's Madden Monday podcast, Mark Madden and I recap the Super Bowl. We discuss the Steelers' offseason, Andrew McCutchen's status with the Pirates, Lindsey Vonn's fall and Olympic Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TribLive Penguins beat writer Seth Rorabaugh joins me to discuss the Penguins at the Olympic break, Team USA, Sidney Crosby, the Eastern Conference and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tim and Joe discuss Jay Glazer's comments about Aaron Rodgers/Mike Tomlin. Super Bowl XL memories. Penguins beat the Sabres. Super Bowl FG bets. The Pens of 90s vs Sid-Geno Pens. Super Bowl Parties. Buffalo stories. Potato Chips. Joe's couch. My sleep deprivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Darren Zaslau of 22 The Point joins me for our weekly High School Hoops podcast. Track all of our High School Sports coverage at TribLive HSSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Our last conversation of the year with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We look at Super Bowl prop bets, postseason fantasy league finals and a lots of hot stove baseball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Matt Williamson of the Steelers radio network joined Tim Benz discuss the organization's decision to hire Mike McCarthy, the future of the QB position, coaching staff additions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz as he was filling in for Mark Madden on 105.9 The X to talk about the Penguins' recent hot streak, the Senators game, the Stadium Series, goalie fights, headbutt assists, the 1990s teams vs the 2007-2017 Stanley Cup clubs and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tim Benz and Brian Metzer of the Pens Radio Network discuss the Penguins' terrible loss in to Ottawa, the upcoming Olympic break, Erik Karlsson's season, Egor Chinakhov's arrival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's Madden Monday podcast with Mark Madden and Tim Benz shares a lot of opinions on the Mike McCarthy hire, his defensive strategy, the hot play of the Penguins, the demise of Hooters, the Super Bowl and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this week's hockey podcast with Seth Rorabaugh, the Pens celebrate another win vs. the Blackhawks. The 2016 Cup team is in town for its 10th anniversary celerbation. So are Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uniontown Red Raiders (10-8 overall, 6-5 5A Section 1) at Gateway Gators (12-6 overall, 10-1 5A Section 1). Read all of our High School basketball coverage at TribLive HSSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's our debut edition of "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. Already something different about how Mike McCarthy is being covered than Mike Tomlin...McCarthy's coaching staff...Pens hot play...NHL Arena conversation...Pitt's tarps...Outdoor hockey&football domes & why Joe owes his entire personal happiness to me.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's hockey podcast with Brian Metzer of the Penguins radio network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the 30th anniversary of Super Bowl XXX, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Larry Brown joins the podcast to discuss his MVP performance to break the hearts of Steelers Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tim Benz and Chris adam ski react to Mike McCarthy's first presser as Steelers head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Marcus Moser of the "Locked on Cowboys" podcast joins me to talk about Mike McCarthy's tenure in Dallas and what we should expect in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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