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-Matt Vensel of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss all things Penguins + the hiring of Kyle Dubas. -We hear from pieces of Kyle Dubas' introductory press conference with the Penguins. -What's Cookin! NBA finals predictions included!
-Penguins Insider Matt Vensel of the Post-Gazette joins to discuss all things Penguins + the hiring of Kyle Dubas!
-The Pirates are one game above .500 and very close to the division lead through the first two months of the season. Could they be leading the division after their upcoming nine-game home stand? What has attendance looked like for the team this season? -We take many calls on the Pirates and where fans stand on the team, going to games, and potential streaming services to stream games. -How should Kyle Dubas approach the contracts of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel, Bryan Rust, and Mikael Granlund?
We take calls on the Penguins hiring Kyle Dubas as President of Hockey Ops. -If the Penguins wish to add more to the front office, who are some other names we should keep an eye on? The guys also dive into some memorable "on this day" moments in sports history! -The Pirates, on the final day of May, picked up their first series win of the month. The guys give their thoughts on yesterday's win in San Francisco.
-The guys discuss Joe Namath's documentary, and highlight many other quarterbacks who are from the Pittsburgh area. Could Jim Kelly's legacy be higher if the Bills end up making the field goal in the first of his team's four Super Bowls? -Kyle Dubas has been named Penguins President of Hockey Operations. The guys react, and wonder if it means the team plans to hire a GM. -Will the Penguins hire a GM? Is the Kyle Dubas hire a boom or bust type of hire? Could a rebuild be in play after Sidney Crosby retires?
-The Penguins have hired Kyle Dubas as President of Hockey Operations. Hear from Cook and Joe as we learned of the news!
Jeff Hathhorn on surprises of Steelers OTA, Golden's comments on joining the fold, improved depth creating rising expectations. A caller's conspiracy theory on if McCutchen was secretly benched. Ron didn't know where Carlow was, and Joe had some valuable work experiences earlier in his life. What's Cookin - The PIrates are a debacle, could they finish second worse in all of baseball?
Jeff Hathhorn on surprises of Steelers OTA, Golden's comments on joining the fold, improved depth creating rising expectations.
Derek Shelton joins to discuss the fans frustrations, lack of fundamentals, Ke'Bryan Hayes struggles at the plate, why isn't he benching players, his reaction to Cherington's recent comments, shuffling the pitching staff, Suwinski's future vs lefties, Rich Hill's struggles, the timeframe on call-ups, use of Holderman/Bednar in Seattle
Derek Shelton joins to discuss the fans frustrations, lack of fundamentals, Ke'Bryan Hayes struggles at the plate, why isn't he benching players, his reaction to Cherington's recent comments, shuffling the pitching staff, Suwinski's future vs lefties, Rich Hill's struggles, the timeframe on call-ups, use of Holderman/Bednar in Seattle. NHL coaching hires, what's taking so long for the Kyle Dubas decision. Are there better spots for him than Pittsburgh? Baseball HOF tiers among current players, are cumulative numbers too valued?
Will the Steelers be better? What's the reason for optimism?
The extra-loud wheel of ball - Jimmy G/Brady, Deandre Hopkins, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and running backs contracts. Will the Steelers be better? What's the reason for optimism? Once again, teams couldn't come back after going down 3-0 in the NBA and NHL. Why does this happen every time?
Who is the most to blame for the Bucs struggles? Hayes? Tickets sales are up drastically. Callers seem very disappointed. Cherington's projections cause concern. Who should be in centerfield?
Joe is healthy, surviving a needle. Depressing Pirates stats. Will they get over .500 again? O'Neil Cruz wouldn't have saved the season. Who is the most to blame for the Bucs struggles? Hayes? Tickets sales are up drastically. Callers seem very disappointed. Cherington's projections cause concern. Who should be in centerfield? The Brewers aren't clutch. Callers continue to convey anger and disgust in the PIrates and their management
Revisiting the Alex Highsmith comments from last week, who else will need a contract for the Steelers. The Pirates lineup is out and it's not impressive. Jay Caufield's nephew had a big weekend and Sean Meyers broadcast it. What's taking so long with Kyle Dubas? What's Cookin - Predictions on the Pirates, NHL and NBA playoffs
Callers weigh in on Cowher and Tomlin, creating a spirited debate
Takeaways from the Indy 500 on Sunday, including a near disaster, can the Celtics complete a historic comeback, Dallas is trying for a similar comeback in the NHL.
Jimmy G might be injured for Las Vegas, who could replace him? The Tomlin vs Cowher debate
Jimmy G might be injured for Las Vegas, who could replace him? The Tomlin vs Cowher debate. Callers weigh in on Cowher and Tomlin, creating a spirited debate. Continuing the conversation on Cowher/Tomlin
Will the Pirates get back over .500? Calls on the Pirates, including their lack of two-strike approach.
The Pirates blew a chance to win a game and a series in Seattle yesterday. Discussion about sports figures who have served in the military, including Rocky Bleier. Derek Shelton had a questionable use of his bullpen on Sunday. The Oakland A's are among the worst teams ever. Will the Pirates get back over .500? Calls on the Pirates, including their lack of two-strike approach. Continuing calls on Pirates, the NL Central is quickly catching up, is Le'Veon Bell still underappreciated?
In this hour, Ron Cook and Joe Starkey talk to Pirates' broadcaster Bob Walk and Steelers' OLB Alex Highsmith. Plus, going into the weekend with
Steelers' OLB Alex Highsmith talks to Cook and Joe about his desire to stay in Pittsburgh and how he's working on getting better every day before the season starts.
Pirates' Broadcaster Bob Walk comes on The Fan Hotline and answers some questions about Vince Velasquez reportedly getting activated this weekend and the continued power struggles of the Pirates' lineup.
Former Steelers' running back Le' Veon Bell went on the podcast and revealed some stories about his relationship with weed as he played for Pittsburgh. Plus, Ron Cook and Joe Starkey talk with a Pittsburgh native who is now the quarterbacks coach of the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers' quarterbacks coach and Pittsburgh native Tom Clements comes on The Fan Hotline and shares some thoughts and stories with Ron Cook and Joe Starkey.
In this hour, Ron Cook and Joe Starkey talk to the Pittsburgh's Post Gazette's Ray Fittipaldo about his experience after a week of OTAs, and there's a report that a movie is going to be made about Pirates' minor-league infielder Drew Maggi.
A report suggests that the hard-fought, minor league journey of Drew Maggi is getting a feature on the big screen. A movie about him is coming!
From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here https://link.chtbl.com/1stAndPod), Danny Parkins grills Andrew Fillipponi about Kenny Pickett's appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Pickett's short history with concussions, confidence entering year two, his taste in movies and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the middle of a Steelers' discussion, Joe Starkey caught producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas distracted. Listen to find out what was going on! Plus, a bonus musical number from Ron Cook!
