The Donut Bag
The Donut Bag is a weekly podcast about Pittsburgh sports (Steelers and Penguins mostly) and tv shows and movies hosted by @joeybagovdonuts
Episodes
Monday May 17, 2021
Episode 478 - Penguins & NHL Playoffs Talk
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
In this episode, I discuss the Penguins and NHL Playoffs with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). Should we be worried about the Pens after 1 game, will Tristan Jarry rebound from a horrible Game 1, what they need to do to win this series, what will happen if they don't win this series, predictions on the other series, and more!
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Episode 477 - Steelers Draft & Schedule Talk
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
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 if we're happy that they drafted Najee Harris, the Ravens acquiring Alejandro Villanueva, drafting Pat Freiermuth, 'experts' predicting them to finish 3rd or 4th in the AFC North, whether the offensive line will be better this year, the schedule release, how tough the Steelers schedule is, and more!
Monday May 10, 2021
Episode 474 - Penguins Season Recap/Playoff Preview
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode, I discuss the Penguins season and playoffs preview with Geoff from The Pensblog (@geoffwithano, https://thesportsdaily.com/the-pensblog/). We discuss how they were able to have such a successful regular season, the great job Mike Sullivan did, how the players stuck to the system, how this team is better than recent years, how well newcomers Kasperi Kapanen, Cody Ceci and Mike Matheson have played, if Jason Zucker has been a disappointment, how deep the lines could be if everyone is healthy, why it's good that they're playing the Islanders in the first round, if the goaltending will be good enough, how great Jeff Carter has been, and more!
Friday May 07, 2021
Episode 475 - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Talk
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
In this episode, I discuss The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with Pam Bruchwalski (@pamelaB1031) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We discuss our favorite characters and parts of the show, the overall theme of the series, what it means for the future of the main characters, future MCU tv shows and movies, and much more!
Thursday May 06, 2021
Episode 474 - Penguins/Tom Wilson Talk
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
In this episode, I discuss the Penguins and Tom Wilson with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We discuss the Rangers-Capitals fights, why the league didn't suspend Tom Wilson, if we'd want Tom Wilson on our team, if the Penguins will do well in the playoffs, whether their goaltending is good enough for the playoffs, if Malkin is too rusty to play well in the playoffs, who they have the best chance of playing against in the first round, and much more!
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Episode 473 - Steelers Talk & Draft Recap
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
In this episode, I recap the Steelers Draft and discuss the team outlook Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We share our thoughts on the draft, discuss how the offense will be configured, if the offensive line will be better this year, where they still need help, not picking up on the option on Terrell Edmund's contract, how successful Matt Canada's offense will be, how much the rookies will contribute this year, if punter Pressley Harvin III will make the team and be a legend, and much more!
Monday May 03, 2021
Episode 472 - Steelers Draft Recap With Joe Rutter
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
In this episode, I recap the Steelers draft with Steelers beat reporter Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com. We discuss if Ben will play after this season, if the theme of this draft was to fix the running game, if Najee Harris was their main target, if they should've taken a running back in the first round, how Pat Freiermuth will be used this year, if Kendrick Green will start right away at center, how much the rest of the draft picks will play this year, if they'll sign any more free agents, what not picking up the 5th year option on Terrell Edmunds means, and much more!
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Episode 471 - Steelers Draft Preview
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
In this episode, I discuss all things Steelers Draft with Jacob Harrison(@JHarrisonOTE) and Andrew Dzurko (@andrew_dzurko). We talk about what is the biggest position of need, if Mac Jones is worth the hype, all the smokescreens we're hearing this week, what the Falcons & Bengals will do, who might fall because of medical issues, now injured Landon Dickerson is, how good Najee Harris is, all the draft scenarios, and much more!
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Episode 470 - Steelers Draft Preview With Nick Farabaugh
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this episode, I talk all things NFL Draft with Nick Farabaugh (Pittsburgh Sports Now, @FarabaughFB). We discuss if we learned anything from the pre-draft press conference by Tomlin and Colbert, if it's obvious they'll take a running back in the first round, how this year will be different because of lack of medical information, who they might get if they don't select a running back in the first round, who they'd draft at running back if they draft one in the 2nd or 3rd round, if they'll take Zaven Collins in the 1st round, if they should take Justin Fields if he's available, if all the quarterbacks will be picked early in the draft, if all the hype around Mac Jones is justified, What the Falcons & Bengals will do, who might fall, how players that opted out of last season will be evaluated, and more!
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Episode 469 - Penguins Talk With Angie Carducci
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We discuss whether they can be a Cup contender, how they've been able to keep a defensive mindset and how it has led to wins, how well Jeff Carter has done since he's joined the team, the great season Kasperi Kapanen is having, the fear of Evgeni Malkin not doing well when he comes back, how Sceviour, Ceci and Matheson have been pleasant surprises, who we don't want to see in the first round of the playoffs, the faith Mike Sullivan has in Tristan Jarry, and much more!








