The Donut Bag

Episode 488 - Loki Episode 2 Recap

In this episode, I recap the 2nd episode of Loki with Pam Bruchwalski (@pamelaB1031) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko).  We review everything that happened in the episode, discuss what it all means and make predictions on the rest of the series! 
Warning: Spoilers! 
 

Episode 487 - Steelers Offseason Update - Gloom and Doom?

In this episode, I discuss the Steelers offseason with Nick Farabaugh (Pittsburgh Sports Now, @FarabaughFB). Do the Steelers have a depth problem? How is the Ben and the Matt Canada offense get along?  How good or bad will this offensive line be?  How different will Matt Canada's offense be?  How outdated was last year's offense?  What will be formations look like? Could the offense start slow because of the changes? Could Chase Claypool make a jump in his 2nd year?  How would acquiring Malik Hooker help?  Will Alex Highsmith break out in his 2nd year?  How big is the Julio Jones trade and players and coaches refusing to be vaccinated. 

Episode 486 - Pens Offseason Talk

In this episode, I discuss the Penguins offseason with Geoff from The Pensblog (@geoffwithano, https://thesportsdaily.com/the-pensblog/). We talk about why we should be optimistic about the offseason, if they can keep Tristan Jarry on the team, who they should protect in the expansion draft, who they might lose, how scary the Malkin injury could be, if they'll extend Letang's contract, if the core can still produce a championship in their late age, the silliness of trade rumors, and more! 

Episode 485 - Trailer Breakdowns for Loki, The Eternals & Venom: Let There Be Carnage

In this episode, I discuss the trailers for Loki, The Eternals & Venom: Let There Be Carnage with Pam Bruchwalski (@pamelaB1031) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko).  We discuss what we think will happen, how good we think they'll be, and we speculate on who should be cast as the next Wolverine and Fantastic Four! 

Episode 484 - Penguins Offseason Talk With Angie Carducci

In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We discuss if the playoff series loss can be solely pinned on Tristan Jarry, if they'll replace Jarry, Malkin and Letang's future, who might be gone, if Jake Guentzel could be traded, if Mike Sullivan will change the team's philosophy, the Maple Leafs losing, and more! 

Episode 483 - Steelers OTA Talk / Memorial Day 500 With Joe Rutter

In this episode I discuss Ben talking to the media for the first time since the end of last season with Steelers beat reporter Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com.  We discuss him saying him taking a pay cut, playing after this year, wearing down at the end of last season, how different the offense will be under Matt Canada, how Dwayne Haskins is looking so far, how training camp might look this year for fans and media and how Najee Harris is doing.  Then we discuss the DVE Memorial Day 500 countdown of rock songs and why there were so many old songs on the countdown and rock and roll radio stations. 

Episode 482- Penguins - What Now?

In this episode, I discuss the Penguins playoff loss and the future with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We discuss why they lost the series, what was missing on this year's team, if Evgeni Malkin should be traded, whether they should've changed more line changes, whether Tristan Jarry can come back to this team, whether Jake Guentzel should be traded, what they'll do at goaltender, whether Mike Sullivan should be fired, who should stay, who should go, and much more! 

Episode 481 - Penguins Playoff Talk With Josh Yohe

In this episode, I discuss the Penguins after their heartbreaking Game 5 loss with Josh Yohe from The Athletic (@JoshYohe_PGH). We discuss how draining playoff hockey can be, if this is the end of an era, if they have hope of winning this series, how immature and rattled Tristan Jarry is, what happens to Jarry after the season, if Ron Hextall would say anything to Jarry, if there will be significant changes to the roster this offseason, how disappointing Jason Zucker is, if Mike Sullivan's job is safe, if the team will get bigger and tougher after this season, if Ilya Sorokin is stealing the series or if he's really good, memories of the Penguins 1991 Stanley Cup championship, and more! 

Episode 480 - Steelers Schedule Breakdown

In this episode, I break down the Steelers schedule with Jacob Harrison (@JHarrisonOTE) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We discuss each game, make predictions and also discuss the Steelers inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. 

Episode 479 - Biggest Questions of the NFL Offseason

In this episode, I review the latest in the NFL offseason with Angelina (@BillsBabe716).We discuss schedule toughness, how much of an impact stadiums full of fans will have, the Bills draft, how much the Jets will improve this year, who will be quarterback of the Patriots, whether the Dolphins will be a contender this year, will the Ravens be worse, how much the Bengals will improve, whether the Browns can handle greater expectations, if the Steelers did enough to improve the running game, how Carson Wentz will do, how good Trevor Lawrence will be, if the Broncos quarterback will be good, whether Daniel Jones is the long-term solution at quarterback for the Giants, if Jalen Hurts will have a good 2nd season, how Ryan Fitzpatrick will do in Washington, who will start the season as Bears quarterback, how Jared Goff will do in Detroit, the Aaron Rodgers drama, if Sam Darnold will be good, if the Saints will be worse, when Trey Lance will start, and more!