Today's episode: The Steelers' offense is banging on the door, Arthur Smith insists, and his players are buying it. But is that accurate or just wishful thinking? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follow…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's Thursday practice session at its South Side facility. Why is OC Arthur Smith praising QB Justin Fields, despite criticism of his lack of statistical production? How is the defense preparing to face Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert in NFL Week 3. Are Troy Faut…

The full Joe Starkey Show from Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: A Thursday Starkey Six Pack. The Pirates lost their 81st game on the same day the Brewers clinched the National League Central. The Steelers should crush the Chargers and their offense if Easton Stick is the quarterback. Pitt volleyball dominated Penn State and still hasn't lost a set. Comparing the Pirates and Milwaukee Br…

Steelers analyst Chris Hoke joins the show. Chris said Broderick Jones came into training camp and seemed pretty uninterested. Chris thinks, even though Broderick Jones was a first-round pick, he has to earn his position and Dan Moore has played better.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. The Pirates are a larger market than Milwaukee but yet continue to be below them in payroll. Chris Hoke gave a strong assessment of Broderick Jones and his level of focus this season.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: 11,800 fans attended Pitt's sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center. Olivia Babcock committed to Pitt after a short visit and went on to win Freshman of the Year. Olivia tells us why this Pitt team can win a National Championship. Coach Dan Fisher called this year's team better than last year and the chemistry and…

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. "Ravens west" in LA includes JK Dobbins and other Ravens that are playing for Jim Harbaugh. A Broderick Jones update. There's an aura around Justin Fields.

Pitt volleyball right-side hitter Olivia Babcock joined the show. 11,800 fans attended Pitt's sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center. She committed to Pitt after a short visit and went on to win Freshman of the Year. Olivia tells us why this Pitt team can win a National Championship. Coach Dan Fisher called this year's team better than l…

What did Chris Hoke say about Broderick Jones and the Steelers offensive line?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to news from coach James Franklin that star safety Kevin "KJ" Winston will be out for the "long-term" with an injury. How long will the projected first-round NFL draft pick be out? And does Penn State have enough dep…

The Pirates are a larger market than Milwaukee but yet continue to be below them in payroll. Other than the 2013 World Series team, Ben Cherington's teams have not been very good.

Chris helps preview the Chargers and what the Steelers need to do to stay undefeated at 3-0.

Chris said Broderick Jones is a talented player who's growing and maturing, but he could tell Jones at times was going through the motions based on his time playing football.

The Brewers have won the division without Craig Counsell, Corbin Burnes, and Christian Yelich injured. Pittsburgh is a larger market than Milwaukee, yet the Brewers continue to be a better organization than the Pirates.

A Thursday Starkey Six Pack. The Pirates lost their 81st game on the same day the Brewers clinched the National League Central. The Steelers should crush the Chargers and their offense if Easton Stick is the quarterback. Pitt volleyball dominated Penn State and still hasn't lost a set.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to weigh Steelers QB Justin Fields' performance in an evolving NFL offensive environment. Is his lack of counting stats so far a concern? Or does it track with passing numbers that are plunging across the league? Is it unrealistic to hold Fields -- an…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to No. 1 Pitt volleyball's electric and dominant win over No. 3 Penn State, which drew nearly 12,000 fans to the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night. Can anyone stop the Panthers from winning a national title? And what made the atmosphere so special for the big w…

It's an all football edition of Mike Drop! Mike Asti welcomes Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Locked On Steelers Podcast to the show to evaluate the Steelers through two games and discuss what Justin Fields has to do to keep the starting quarterback job when Russell Wilson is healthy. They also talk the outlook for Pitt after wi…

More Pat Freiermuth, please! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

When Lars Eller speaks ... Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The huge (and ongoing) plunge. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Getting to know the Los Angeles Chargers, particularly when they have the football against the Steelers D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

Today's episode: A case can be made, albeit an early one, that the Steelers have the NFL’s number one defense. But a case also can be made that they haven’t faced a challenging offense yet, either. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the a…

What to do with Broderick Jones? The big man shares how an NFL offensive lineman bounces back, and why this one will bounce back for the Steelers sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

The full Joe Starkey Show from Wednesday, September 18th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Starkey Six Pack. The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially been eliminated from any playoff chances. Penguins begin training camp... will they be better than we think? Jeff Patton of the Baseball Card Castle in Cranberry joined the show. Starkey's Card of the Week!

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Brian Batko doesn't think Broderick Jones took the Troy Fautanu pick in a bad light and Jones could get an opportunity soon to replace Dan Moore. He believes Moore is on a short leash. Starkey's mailbag with Penguins and Steelers questions.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Wheel of Ball. Steelers correspondent for the Pat McAfee Show Mark Kaboly joined the show. Mark thinks Hines Ward should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it's crazy that Ward isn't in.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Tua's concussion issues is the biggest story in the NFL. Early NFL MVP favorites. What quarterbacks would you rather have over Justin Fields? Pitt-Penn State volleyball tonight.

No. 1 Pitt vs. No. 3 Penn State. Would you go to these concerts?

Tua's concussion issues is the biggest story in the NFL. Early NFL MVP favorites. What quarterbacks would you rather have over Justin Fields?

Mark thinks Hines Ward should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and it's crazy that Ward isn't in. Ward owns 1,000 catches and was a terrific blocker as well. James Farrior is also up for the Hall of Fame and Joe would vote for Farrior over Harrison.

Come one, come all, to the Wheel of Ball!

Starkey's mailbag with Penguins and Steelers questions!

Brian doesn't think Broderick Jones took the Troy Fautanu pick in a bad light and Jones could get an opportunity soon to replace Dan Moore. He believes Moore is on a short leash. Roman Wilson is trending towards playing this week.

Woj has retired from sports reporting with ESPN and is joining St. Bonaventure to become the GM of the men's basketball program.

Starkey Six Pack. The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially been eliminated from any playoff chances. Penguins begin training camp... will they be better than we think? Russell Wilson and Ciara visited children in the hospital this week and it was really cool to see how much the children cared to see them.…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's situation at offensive tackle. Was benching Broderick Jones the right move for coach Mike Tomlin after Jones' numerous penalties in NFL Week 2 vs. the Denver Broncos? And what has rookie Troy…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest loss Tuesday to the St. Louis Cardinals. He ponders another strong start from Bailey Falter; three hits for Nick Yorke in his MLB debut; manager Derek Shelton's curious decision to pinch hit Yasmani Grandal for Billy Cook late in the game; the di…

Deep thoughts! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Bring that energy to training camp, beginning today! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

No playoffs ... for the 29th time in 32 years. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

Is this the BEST defense in the NFL and Matt's Mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

Today's episode: Mike Tomlin’s annoyed by the QB questions from reporters covering the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying Tuesday that he’ll wait for Russell Wilson to get fully healthy before making a call on Wilson vs. Justin Fields Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- eve…

The full Joe Starkey Show from Tuesday, September 17th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Ben Roethlisberger thinks Justin Fields should remain the starter when Russell Wilson returns from his calf injury. Justin Fields or Russell Wilson? We talk about it a lot, but when the greatest quarterback in Steelers history says something, you take note of it.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Derek Shelton thinks Paul Skenes deserves to win NL Rookie of the Year, despite Jackson Merrill being favored, because Skenes is achieving historic feats and a 2.07 ERA. Is Broderick Jones going to be a reserve for a while?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Mike Tomlin press conference and our reaction. Tomlin still won't say yes or no if Russell Wilson is the Steelers starting quarterback when healthy.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Chris Hoke questioned Broderick Jones' work ethic and Crowley thought it was bush league of him to do so. We wonder what comes next for Broderick Jones.