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Episode 508 - SummerSlam Preview

In this episode, I recap WrestleMania 37 and talk WWE in general with  Nubyas Willborn (Post-Gazette, @nwilborn19) and Dean Iampietro (WPXI, @iamdean16). We discuss our frustrations with what's going on in WWE right now, make predictions on the matches,  discuss what we hope to see, and much more! 

Episode 507 - NHL Jersey Ads + Sports Vaccination Debate

In this episode, I discuss a couple of major news items with Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We discuss the news that NHL teams will sell ads on their jerseys in the 2022-2023 season, buying jerseys with company logos on them, how far they'll go with advertisements, whether ticket prices will be raised, the news that Toronto teams will require vaccination proof for employees and fans, how this affects unvaccinated season ticket holders, if it's fair to ban unvaccinated fans, thoughts on the Penguins, Marc-André Fleury, and more! 

Episode 506 - Movie Review - The Suicide Squad (Spoilers!)

In this episode, I review the movie The Suicide Squad with Pam Bruchwalski (@pamelaB1031) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We review everything that happened in the movie and discuss our favorite parts. Warning: Spoilers!

Episode 505 - Penguins Talk With Angie Carducci

In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We discuss the tightrope act Ron Hextall has to do, why they haven't made more moves, what moves they can still make, Mike Lange's retirement, and more! 

Episode 504 - Steelers Training Camp - Stock Up/Down

In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Steelers with Jacob Harrison (@JHarrisonOTE) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko).  We discuss whose stock is up or down going into their next preseason game, if should James Washington be traded, if Haskins can beat Rudolph at backup quarterback, if Joe Haden should get a contract extension, and much more! 

Episode 503 - Penguins Offseason Talk

In this episode, I discuss the latest in the Penguins offseason with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We discuss why they made many moves yet, if they'll make trades to dump salary, how long Malkin will be out, if they'll make any moves at the goaltender position, whether they should replace Jarry, possible Olympics rosters, how John Tortorella will be as an analyst, and more!

Episode 502 - Steelers Training Camp Talk

In this episode, I talk about the latest news on the Steelers with LeeAnn Lowman (@HollywoodLowman, burghsportsunited.wordpress.com) and Allison Koehler (@SteelersWireAK, Steelers Wire & thegameday.com).  We discuss how much Najee Harris should be used in training camp and preseason games, what we feel about the other running backs, how good the offense could be, the impact Melvin Ingram could have on the defense, and much more!

Episode 501 - Steelers Training Camp Talk With Nick Farabaugh

In this episode, I discuss the Steelers Training Camp with Nick Farabaugh (Pittsburgh Sports Now, @FarabaughFB). We discuss fans being back to see a training camp practices, how the battle for slot corner is going, if James Pierre will beat out Justin Layne at cornerback, how Devin Bush and Ulysees Gilbert III are recovering from surgery, if Alex Highsmith has improved, how Melvin Ingram is looking so far, which undrafted rookies might make the team, how Najee Harris is looking, if Anthony McFarland Jr can contribute this year, if Kalen Ballage can make the team, how the offensive line is looking, how the Matt Canada offense is different than previous offenses, how Pat Freiermuth is looking so far, the punter battle, and more! 

Episode 500! - Penguins Offseason + Free Agency Talk With Josh Yohe

In this 500th episode (and 3rd year anniversary), I discuss the Penguins offseason on Free Agency Period Eve with Josh Yohe from The Athletic (@JoshYohe_PGH).   We discuss why they chose to not protect McCann and Tanev, the chances of acquiring Marc-André Fleury, if they'll be busy with trades or free agent acquisitions, who they might trade, and much more! 

Episode 499 - Steelers Training Camp Preview With Joe Rutter

In this episode I preview Steelers Training Camp with Steelers beat Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com. We discuss how this year's training camp will be different than last year's and previous years, the biggest stories of training camp like: how will the offense come together, how will Najee Harris look, will Diontae Johnson still have a problem with drops, Dwayne Haskins off the field issues, how Melvin Ingram will be involved in the defense, if Steven Nelson will come back, who's going to be the slot corner, if the media will have better access to players this year, will TJ Watt get a contact extension this year, and more!