Best Bob Falter Podcasts (2025)

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Steelers practice report: Arthur Smith finding BEST rotations? Teryl Austin's run defense ready? 8:48

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo have a practice report from the team's facility ahead of its NFL Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. What should we make of the Steelers coordinators' comments on Thursday? Does Arthur Smith have the correct level of urgency? Have we reached the point of the season when he should …

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Breaking down Pitt football's NEW recruiting class; Mason Heintschel proves it's still important? 18:27

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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down Pat Narduzzi's newest recruiting class now that national signing day has passed. What are their takeaways from the class as a whole? What can we expect from the two Texas-born quarterbacks, Angelo Renda and Corey Dailey? Outside of those two, why did the class so heavily featu…

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What to make of Aaron Rodgers' comments? Where does ADAM THIELEN fit in Steelers offense? 18:00

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On the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo dive deeper into QB Aaron Rodgers' comments and preview Sunday's huge game against the Ravens in Baltimore. Noah and Ray take a look at Rodgers' comments, both from after the game on Sunday and then at his…

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Are Steelers or Ravens the bigger AFC North disappointment? Will Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson win? 30:31

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise analyzes the Steelers' crucial NFL Week 14 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Specifically, he ponders which team is the bigger AFC North disappointment so far. Do Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, DK Metcalf and Co. deserve the most criticism for blowin…

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Steelers practice report: Darius Slay OUT? Adam Thielen IN? Asante Samuel Jr. getting his shot? 8:35

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo have a practice report from the team's facility ahead of its NFL Week 14 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. What should we make of recent roster moves? Will Darius Slay be missed in the secondary? How well will Asante Samuel Jr. fill his spot on the roster? Where does veteran Adam Thiele…

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Pitt volleyball: Olivia Babcock, Bre Kelley earn ACC awards? Adjustments before NCAA TOURNAMENT? 31:43

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On their weekly Serving Up Pitt volleyball podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette insider Abby Schnable and former Panthers standout Cat Flood recap the season, especially the last couple of weeks. What was Dan Fisher's squad able to work on and course correct before heading into the NCAA tournament? How were the Panthers able to fix their ser…

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Can Penn State's Pat Kraft salvage coaching search after Kalani Sitake fiasco? 55:42

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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado to react to a busy week of Penn State coaching news. This show is presented by FanDuel. Specifically, they focus on the state of the search after Kalani Sitake's reported extension with BYU that keeps him with the Cougars after he'd emerged as Penn State …

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Are Penguins a legit playoff threat? Is Tristan Jarry an All-Star, a TRADE chip or both? 26:06

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Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey welcomes King Jemison to the channel to discuss everything around the team, including King's upcoming feature on first-round draft pick Will Horcoff. Is the Penguins' start to the season sustainable? Are they a legitimate playoff threat in a very, very crowded Eastern conference? How has Dan Muse been able…

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Pitt-Texas A&M reaction: Jeff Capel's Panthers not deep enough? Barry Dunning Jr. MORE involved? 12:24

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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' 81-73 loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center in the ACC/SEC Men's Challenge. Why couldn't Pitt pay off a sometimes encouraging performance? Is Jeff Capel's team deep enough for ACC play beyond main guys like Cam Corhen, considering they only…

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Does Steelers' T.J. Watt DESERVE the heavy criticism? Where has Pat Freiermuth gone? 30:34

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to analyze T.J. Watt's recent play ahead of an NFL Week 14 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Is Watt's play as bad as his critics seem to think? O…

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Is Steelers' old age haunting them? Can Aaron Rodgers Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt still rally? 30:48

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise weighs in on the Steelers' losing skid of five losses in their last seven games. This show is presented by FanDuel. Specifically, he gives his thoughts on whether the preseason concerns about old age are proving valid. Do guys like Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt st…

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Pirates offseason: Did Don Kelly get his coaching hires right? Could an MLB lockout help or hurt? 17:25

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley analyzes manager Don Kelly's coaching hires this MLB offseason. This show is presented by FanDuel. Will Bill Murphy be the right fit as pitching coach? Mentoring young hurlers including Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows? Will third base coach Tony Beazley be a posi…

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Steelers beat legend ED BOUCHETTE on Ravens matchup, Mike Tomlin's future, chance of a losing season 24:03

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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ed Bouchette to sort through the team's losing skid. What are their chances in a crucial AFC North Week 14 battle with the Baltimore Ravens this week. Will T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey, Jo…

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Annuity questions and answers 7:01

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Is an annuity the solution for income in retirement? Bob and Cole Falter with the Reliable Wealth Financial Group explain why there may not be a simple answer to that question.By Bob Falter

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Jaylon Tyson: Career Night in Win Over Pacers 29:05

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It's been a week. But the Cavs are back in the win column, after making short work of the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell exploded with another 40-point effort, and Jaylon Tyson played perhaps the best game he's ever played. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the recent woes, empties the mailbag, and talks the state of the Cavs.…

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What is the Pitt football bowl wishlist? Rivalry matchup with Penn State? Another marquee opponent? 23:09

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Post-Gazette Pitt football insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the possibilities for the Panthers' upcoming bowl game and which potential opponent they could face up against. Where should Pitt want to go, and who should they want to face? Is a rivalry matchup against Penn State a legitimate possibility? Are there any marquee prog…

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WPIAL football: Avonworth, Central Catholic & Clairton going for PIAA state titles? 23:19

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The high school football season will come to an end this weekend when Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg plays host to six PIAA championship games. Our Post-Gazette insiders, veteran scribe Mike White and high school sports coordinator Keith Barnes, break it down. In the first segment the two look at games involving non-WPIAL teams in C…

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Can Penguins get a boost from Rutger McGroarty and Boko Imama? Goaltending looms large? 13:04

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Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey recaps a busy weekend of news for coach Dan Muse's team. This show is presented by FanDuel. Will Rutger McGroarty and Boko Imama make differences upon their recalls from the minors? Why do this team's outcomes seem so goalie-dependent? And can Tristan Jarry and Artur Silovs rise to the occasion consistentl…

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Steelers-Bills reaction: Mike Tomlin's team shows NO FIGHT? Aaron Rodgers right to call players out? 22:33

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On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christipher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the NFL Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Did coach Mike Tomlin's team show a lack of fight in defeat? How could the effort level not be an ind…

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Steelers-Bills reaction: Mike Tomlin's defense PUMMELED by James Cook? Aaron Rodgers scuffles? 9:58

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's NFL Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Why did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, Alex Highsmith, Payton Wilson and the defensive front seven struggle so mightily to contain James Cook and the Buffalo running game? Will coach Mike …

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Steelers vs. Bills - NFL Week 13 reaction, recap, highlights: Mike Tomlin's team had no answers 43:14

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Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 13 with the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. How did QB Aaron Rodgers look in his return from injury? Did he look like he could have played last week instead of backup Mason Rudolph? Were pass catchers including D…

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Pitt volleyball: What can Panthers expect in NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed? 16:14

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On this special edition of the Serving Up Pitt volleyball podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Abby Schnable is joined by Panthers assistant coach Kamalani Akeo to break down the NCAA tournament bracket. Which teams on Pitt’s side of the bracket pose the biggest threats, and who could emerge as a dark horse? How has this Panthers squad grown since a…

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Penn State-Rutgers reaction: Terry Smith SALVAGES bowl? Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton break records? 11:37

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Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insider Lyle Alenstein is joined by Joel Haas to break down the Nittany Lions' 40-36 win over Rutgers on Saturday at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. How was interim coach Terry Smith able to salvage a bowl game appearance at 6-6, and what does that say for his future prospects at the full-time job? What legac…

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Pitt-Miami reaction: Familiar issues doom Pat Narduzzi's Panthers? Offensive line OVERWHELMED? 15:01

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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' 38-7 loss to Miami on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. What went wrong for the Panthers, and why weren't they able to get the win to keep themselves in ACC championship contention? Despite Pitt being relatively competitive in the first half, what changed h…

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Pitt-Ohio State: How the Panthers won a THRILLER against the Buckeyes 10:42

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Pitt insiders Abby Schnable and Stephen Thompson break down Friday night's thrilling victory over Ohio State, as Damarco Minor carries the Panthers to a massive win. The Panthers defense was outstanding, as Minor led the way and the frontcourt shut down OSU's leading scorers Bryce Thornton and Christoph Tilly. Can Pitt carry this momentum into late…

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Steelers-Bills: What is the defensive answer to 'Superman' Josh Allen? 26:59

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On the Saturday episode of The North Shore Drive podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko give the final look at Sunday's game against the Bills. How can Teryl Austin and Mike Tomlin dial up the right defense to stop a man they say can go into "Superman" mode in Josh Allen? And the AFC pla…

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Could Edmonton Oilers be perfect landing spot for Penguins' Tristan Jarry? 13:04

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Post-Gazette Penguins writer Jason Mackey analyzes Tristan Jarry's return to the Penguins net and what it means for the team's future. Can Kyle Dubas find a perfect trading partner, perhaps with Jarry's hometown Edmonton Oilers? Or should Jarry stick around until Sergei Murashov is fully ready to take over in net? Plus, Rutger McGroarty isn't far f…

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Steelers' MILES KILLEBREW explains injury recovery, pride in Payton Wilson & special teams unit 24:58

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On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Steelers special team ace Miles Killebrew for a chat ahead of an NFL Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. They discuss Miles' choices for the NFL's My Cleats, My Cause weekend this season; his favorite NFL …

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Penn State coaching search: Momentum for Terry Smith, Bob Chesney? Kalen DeBoer rumors persist? 39:22

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On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonando tackle the latest buzz from the coaching search to replace James Franklin. This show is presented by FanDuel. Does interim coach Terry Smith have momentum after the home win against Nebraska? With many players and …

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Can Pitt football's offensive line handle Miami front? Will Kyle Louis, defense fluster Carson Beck? 18:48

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Post-Gazette Pitt football insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview a ranked matchup against the Miami Hurricanes with major ACC championship and College Football Playoff implications. This show is presented by FanDuel. Can coach Pat Narduzzi's offensive line handle Ruben Bain Jr. and Akheem Messidor along Miami's defensive front to open…

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Penguins, Sidney Crosby facing key stretch? OK for Sergei Murashov to return to the minors? 15:46

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Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey analyzes a key portion of the season for coach Dan Muse's team. This show is presented by FanDuel. Why is the current stretch around the Thanksgiving holiday key for hopes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang eventually reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Did GM Kyle Dubas make the right move in …

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Does Steelers' Arthur Smith deserve blame? Or do Aaron Rodgers, offense just need to execute better? 34:09

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder and Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to sort through the offense's current issues. Is OC Arthur Smith to blame for what's gone wrong during the skid of four losses in the last six games? Or is the e…

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Steelers legend James Harrison FURIOUS with Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith & Teryl Austin. Is he right? 30:15

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to Steelers legend James Harrison's scathing criticism of the coaching staff following the NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Was Harrison right to call out coach Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin on his podcast with former Steeler Joe Haden? Is TE Darnell Washin…

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Steelers practice report: BAD NEWS for Derrick Harmon, Broderick Jones? Aaron Rodgers may return? 8:31

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of an NFL Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. How will the offensive and defensive lines cope with their respective losses of Broderick Jones and Derrick Harmon this week, after both were ruled out by Tomli…

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Pirates free agency rumors: Ryan O'Hearn, Jorge Polanco and Kazuma Okamoto power sources to watch? 25:07

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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley to talk through the latest offseason news and rumors with the MLB Winter Meetings looming. This show is presented by FanDuel. What should we make of reports that GM Ben Cherington is planning to spend generously this offseason? And what counts as a sizable boost in payroll? Would…

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Pitt basketball: Is Jeff Capel going BACKWARD after mid-major loss? Where is Papa Kante? 12:53

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Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to Pitt basketball's surprising non-conference loss to Quinnipiac and ponder whether the season is already beginning to slip away for Jeff Capel and the Panthers. This show is presented by FanDuel. Is Capel's program going backward toward the early days of his tenure? When mid-major los…

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WPIAL football championships: Peters Township's comeback vs. Pine-Richland one for the ages? 36:25

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Peters Township's comeback against Pine-Richland in the WPIAL 5A championship was one for the ages. On their weekly podcast, Post-Gazette high school insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White react to that game and the rest WPIAL championships at Acrisure Stadium. How did Cole Neupaver, Nolan DiLucia and Co. storm back? How impressive were Will Martin's…

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Can Steelers, Mike Tomlin ESCAPE this skid like in the past? Need a split vs. Bills and Ravens? 18:41

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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo analyze the team's current losing skid of four losses in six games. Can coach Mike Tomlin turn things around midseason as he has in the past? What lessons can he stars including Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T…

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Is Pitt football's success as 'shocking' as Pat Narduzzi says? Worry about kicking game? 19:53

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Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable recap Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi's weekly news conference following an upset of Georgia Tech and ahead of a ranked matchup against Miami that will define ACC championship and College Football Playoff hopes. This show is presented by FanDuel. Was the victory against the Yellow Jackets re…

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Penguins' Dan Muse RIPS team? How will Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and team respond? 15:43

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Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend for the club that included a pair of losses to the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken over the weekend. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were coach Dan Muse's comments ripping his team justified by the results? Where does this team stand at the quarter mark of the NHL season? Can …

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Steelers-Bears reaction: Why did Mike Tomlin abandon two-safety look? Mason Rudolph unimpressive? 22:27

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo sort through the NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears. Why did coach Mike Tomlin seemingly abandon the two-high safety looks that had worked for his defense in recent weeks…

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Mitchell Sinks the Clips (Plus a Feudal Anthem) 25:42

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Zubac got his, but the Cavs handled the Clippers with relative ease to close out the home stand. Donovan Mitchell had another incredible game, as he achieved some history from outside the arc in the process. Bob delivers a recap of the weekend, and leaves you with a song which will surely be the conclusion to a feud. Right? CHALLENGE ISSUED.…

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Steelers-Bears reaction: Mike Tomlin with NO ANSWERS for Caleb Williams? Mason Rudolph blunders? 7:48

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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap an NFL Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Does coach Mike Tomlin deserve scrutiny for some of his decisions? Were Mason Rudolph's blunders -- which included a fumble and an interception on a pass to DK Metcalf -- too much for the offense to overcome. Where was the …

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Steelers vs. Bears - NFL Week 12 reaction, recap, highlights: Mason Rudolph falters in loss? 53:30

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Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL Week 12 with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. This show is presented by FanDuel. Did coach Mike Tomlin make the right call in starting Mason Rudolph over the injured Aaron Rodgers? How did Rudolph do in handling the passing game with DK Metcalf, Jonnu …

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Penn State-Nebraska reaction: Kaytron Allen BREAKS rushing record? Terry Smith finds his stride? 9:16

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Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insiders Isaiah Maldonado and Lyle Alenstein break down the Nittany Lions' 37-10 win over Nebraska on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. How were the Nittany Lions, in the midst of such a disappointing season, able to dominate the Cornhuskers so thoroughly? What does it mean for Kaytron Allen to break Evan…

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Steelers' DK Metcalf, other receivers NEED more YAC, whether Aaron Rodgers or Mason Rudolph is QB? 25:12

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On the Saturday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko look at keys for NFL Week 12 against the Chicago Bears. Can DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith generate more yard…

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Pitt basketball STRUGGLING to score? Can Cam Corhen, Papa Kante be more physical? 13:00

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Post-Gazette Pitt basketball insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the loss Thursday against UCF in Daytona Beach, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. What went wrong for coach Jeff Capel and starters Roman Siulepa, Cam Corhen, Omari Witherspoon, Demarco Minor and Brandin Cummings? Why has scoring been such an issue during the no…

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Pirates KEEP Jack Suwinski? Can he still help them? Will Dauri Moreta be missed? 31:51

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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley to discuss the latest offseason developments with the club. Why did GM Ben Cherington decide to keep struggling outfielder Jack Suwinski ahead of the MLB non-tender deadline? Does he have a future in the outfield next to names like Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz? And will Joey Bar…

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Why are Steelers backup QBs Will Howard, Mason Rudolph so popular with some fans? 25:54

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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to discuss the surprising popularity of Steelers backup QBs Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. Why are some fans so eager to see both with future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers in p…

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Will Pitt's ugly Notre Dame loss linger? Or can Mason Heintschel rally Panthers to ACC title? 21:12

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Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to analyze Pitt's loss to Notre Dame and what it means for the Panthers' ACC title hopes. Was the ugly defeat a signal of how far Pat Narduzzi's program still has to go? Or will it perform better against conference competition? Can Mason Heintschel shake off the adversity as a fres…