The Yinziders

The Yinziders

The Yinziders podcast is a new Pittsburgh sports podcast hosted by WPXI's Jenna Harner and The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Each week, we bring you player interviews, analysis, insight from reporters around the country and more. A must-subscribe for all Steelers, Penguins and Pirates fans.

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October 13, 2026 • 32 mins

The Steelers offense is hitting its stride behind Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren and the tight ends. How can they keep it rolling with several receivers out?

Plus, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss the keys to Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The dust is settling on the Joey Porter Jr. trade. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss the winner of the trade, and where a Steelers secondary in flux goes from here.

Plus, James Boyd from The Athletic previews the matchup with Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor.

And Zeke looks to rebound from a 1-2 week in Week 5 of Zeke's picks.

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The Joey Porter Jr. uncertainty continues for yet another week. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what coach Mike McCarthy said about his star cornerback, and what to expect from him on Thursday Night Football. 

Plus, the offense finally got on track against the Bengals. What did the offensive outburst show us and more importantly, can they do it again against a more formidable Browns defense?

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September 22, 2026 • 45 mins

The Steelers offense spun its wheels in New England. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what went wrong for the offensive line, DK Metcalf’s struggles and what changes need to be considered. 

Plus, The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. gives us a deep dive into the Bengals. He looks at how their defense has changed with the addition of Dexter Lawrence and the challenge of defending Joe Burrow and a high-octane offense.&n...

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Mike McCarthy opened a new era of Steelers football. Could Joey Porter Jr.’s be coming to an end?

This week on The Yinziders Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss Porter’s still unresolved contract situation. They also break down T.J Watt’s big game and the ways McCarthy and his staff are evolving the Steelers.

Plus, Alex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub provides a scouting report on the Patriots. how big of an issue a...

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The Mike McCarthy era begins on Sunday against the Falcons.Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what the reunion with Aaron Rodgers will look like, why DK Metcalf remains a central piece of the offense and the question marks behind WR 1 on the depth chart.

Plus, Josh Kendall from The Athletic breaks things down fromthe Falcons perspective. He dives into why Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa the starter, and what makes Bijan Robinson suc...

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Joey Porter Jr. discussed his ongoing contract dispute for the first time this training camp. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo breakdown what we've learned and where things stand as important deadline approaches.

Plus, a deeper look at a 53-man roster that came together with a pair of trades (Broderick Jones and Kaleb Johnson), a few surprsises (Eli Heidenreich and Kevin Jobity Jr.), a noteworthy omission (E...

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The preseason is winding down and it's time to make some tough decisions. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss where things stand with Joey Porter Jr., the pros and cons of carrying four QB's on the 53-man roster and the players on the roster's fringe with the most to prove in the final preseason game.

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The Steelers are back on the Southside as they prepare for the 2nd game of the preseason. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo breakdown Drew Allar’s debut, and what the rookie needs to show Friday night against the Jets.

Plus, where the position battles stand after the teams’ time in Latrobe.

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Aaron Rodgers said that his first preseason game felt like the “Super Bowl.” Ahead of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Packers, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo set the stage for the debut of Will Howard and Drew Allar, and evaluate where the QB 2 competition stands.

Plus, an update on position battles at wide receiver 3, inside linebacker and more.

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Mike McCarthy's first Steelers training camp is underway. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what they've learned about the new coach's approach, including his emphasis on situational football and the two-minute drill. They also break down the QB play from Drew Allar and Will Howard, talk about how Max Iheanachor has surprised (in a good way) and more.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp on Tuesday. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what will be different, from practice times to their approach to tackling.

Plus, Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey placed on the PUP list, Broderick Jones cleared for action and a change at QB2.

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We’re less than a week away from the players reporting to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. To get you ready for training camp, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo break down the biggest position battles on the Steelers roster and discuss the players on the fringe who could created the toughest decisions.

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Training camp is just weeks away. For a preview on Mike McCarthy's offense, we welcome Bobby Peters, an offensive analyst who runs Alert the Post and who has published several books. He discusses how McCarthy's West Coast philosophy has evolved over time, why Aaron Rodgers has been such a good fit and what he expects from the reunion in Pittsburgh.

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Steelers legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward joins The Yinziders Podcast this week. He discusses his new documentary “Becoming Hines Ward,” which premiers on July 21 on SEC Network. Plus, Ward dives into his coaching career and much more.

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Training camp is less than a month away. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what Omar Khan needs to accomplish before the Steelers get to Latrobe. That list starts with Joey Porter Jr. and his lingering contract dispute. Plus, Jenna predicts how likely the Steelers are to make another blockbuster offseason trade.

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The NFL announced this week that it will not permit former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter the 2026 Supplemental Draft. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss the ruling and what it means for the Steelers.

Plus, it’s time for an offseason game. They rank the top 5 most-important Steelers.

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This week on The Yinziders, Cody Alexander from Match Quarters joins the show. He gives us a detailed look at new Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. How the scheme will evolve and what it means for T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey and others. 

Plus, the Brendan Sorsby saga has taken another turn. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss if the Steelers should be interested. 

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The Steelers are spending the final week of offseason workouts focusing on the younger players, and so are we. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo break down what we’ve learned about the rookie class, who's impressed and where we see them fitting.

Plus, Paul Skenes shows up to a Little League practice.

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This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo break down Nick Herbig's contract extension and what it could mean for the Steelers' linebackers room moving forward.

Plus, what will a deal will look like for Joey Porter Jr., when he could get paid and a dive into the Myles Garrett trade.

Follow us:Twitter: @JennaHarner11, @MikeDeFabo Instagram: @Jenna_Harner, @Mike.DeFabo

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