Best Joe Saunders Podcasts (2025)

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Nick Farabaugh joins to talk Steelers-Ravens 34:48

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6d ago34:48

34:48

Nick Farabaugh follows up Breiden talking Steelers and Ravens. Nick goes more in depth into the Steelers and Ravens. What were Nick's thoughts on Steelers fans booing Renegade and chanting to fire Mike Tomlin.

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Rob Long of 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore joins Donny 19:52

6d ago19:52

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Rob Long of 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore joins the show to preview Baltimore-Pittsburgh. He says that 'The Wire' is entertainment for us but life for him which opened Donny and I's eyes. He keeps it completely honest about the Steelers and Ravens and says both teams suck. He thinks Lamar Jackson is hurt. He does not think the Bengals can come back an…

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Breiden Fehoko joins Donny Football to talk Steelers, Mike Tomlin, and schemes in a GREAT interview! 32:35

6d ago32:35

32:35

Former NFL player and Steeler Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk with Donny Football about Mike Tomlin, being a national champion, and who makes the calls on Steelers defense.

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Alan Saunders 17:26

18d ago17:26

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Alan thinks the Steelers could and should win this game by running the ball and the QB “shouldn’t matter” as much for this week. Alan doesn’t think the coaches simplified the defense for the new players. Alan gives his Sunday prediction.

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Joe Smeltzer 18:14

18d ago18:14

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Joe and Austin discuss what James Franklin’s legacy will be in Penn State. Joe thinks Penn State could regret letting Franklin go, depending on who PSU hires as the new Head Coach. Joe hopes Penn State hires a new coach by next month. Austin and Joe discuss some options for Penn State at Head Coach.

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11-18-25 Jeff Hathhorn FULL SHOW 3:07:32

20d ago3:07:32

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JAM-PACKED SHOW! ... Steelers at Bears this week, Pirates protect players from Rule 5 draft.Guests: Ray Fittipaldo, Bryan DeArdo, Jason Mackey, Mark Grote, Robby Incmikoski

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Robby Incmikoski shares his new book, Sacred Grounds 17:50

20d ago17:50

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More with Robby Incmikoski, as he shares more of his favorite stories with the Pirates, and many of the highlights from his book, Sacred Grounds!

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Robby Incmikoski shares his favorite memories covering the Pirates 18:15

20d ago18:15

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Former Pirates dugout reporter Robby Incmikoski joins! The guys discuss the Buccos recent decades, memorable playoff moments and seasons, and some of Robby's highlights from his time with the team.

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Mark Grote 22:04

21d ago22:04

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Mark Grote; 670 The Score joins to provide a Chicago side to Steelers vs Bears! Mark shares what has made the Bears so good as the leaders of the NFC North, and what Ben Johnson has brought to this franchise. The guys also discuss the impacts of Mike Ditka and Dave Wannstedt on the cities of Chicago and Pittsburgh.…

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Jason Mackey 29:29

21d ago29:29

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Jason Mackey joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss Colin Holderman being among a few players DFAd as the Pirates had to protect some prospects from the Rule 5 draft. The guys also discuss the Bucs' very fascinating pitching staff, all of their moving parts, and the futures of Konnor Griffin, Oneil Cruz, and Andrew McCutchen.…

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Bryan DeArdo 14:35

21d ago14:35

14:35

Bryan DeArdo; CBS Sports joins! The guys discuss Aaron Rodgers' fit in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin's team as a whole, and so many of the different storylines across the AFC North, and there are plenty! The guys also look at the AFC as a whole, as well as George Pickens' season in Dallas.

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Ray Fittipaldo 21:18

21d ago21:18

21:18

Ray Fittipaldo; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss Aaron Rodgers' injury, their takeaways from Mike Tomlin's press conference, and a little on the overall stretch of games the team will be on.

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11-18 Jeff Hathhorn open: Fully-healthy Rudolph or more-talented Rodgers? 32:37

21d ago32:37

32:37

So, is Aaron Rodgers going to face the Bears? How extensive does his injury have to be for him to not play? Does Mason Rudolph give the team an equal or better chance to beat the Bears than Rodgers does? Jeff also wants fans to pump the brakes on Will Howard, someone who hasn't taken any snap with the black & gold. NUMEROUS fans weigh in on it all.…

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11-11-25 Jack Hillgrove FULL SHOW 2:48:13

27d ago2:48:13

2:48:13

-Steelers host Bengals-Big week for Pitt football and hoops-Guests include Nick Farabaugh, Stephen Thompson, and Yanni Tragellis

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Are the Penguins for real? Will the Pirates be aggressive this offseason? 20:27

27d ago20:27

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Are the Penguins for real? Might the Pirates be a little aggressive in free agency this offseason?

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Yanni Tragellis 15:08

27d ago15:08

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Yanni Tragellis; WKRC-TV joins to preview the Cincinnati side of Steelers vs Bengals this Sunday! The guys discuss the chances of Trey Hendrickson playing, as well as when Joe Burrow might return to action. Yanni thinks another high-scoring affair is in the books.

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Can a win Saturday be 'program-defining' for Pitt? 13:26

28d ago13:26

13:26

How did you interpret Pat Narduzzi's comments from earlier this week? Jack also describes Saturday's game as a program-defining game.

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Stephen Thompson 19:56

28d ago19:56

19:56

Stephen Thompson; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt football! The guys preview Pitt vs Notre Dame and what this game at Acrisure Stadium could be like compared to other home games of the past. Who might be the College Gameday guest picker?

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Nick Farabaugh 13:23

28d ago13:23

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Nick Farabaugh; PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss Asante Samuel Jr. joining the team's practice squad, as well as many takeaways from Mike Tomlin's press conference. The guys also discuss the running back reps, how the Steelers can get even with the Bengals after the TNF loss, and a little regarding Pitt vs Notre Dame.…

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11-11 Jack Hillgrove open: We don't know who this Steelers team is! 15:01

28d ago15:01

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Jack shares his thoughts from the Steelers loss from two nights ago, and the play of Aaron Rodgers. Jack's main takeaway is that he doesn't know who this Steelers team really is!

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11-6 Jeff Hathhorn FULL SHOW 49:10

1M ago49:10

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-Crosby vs Ovechkin. Buckle up.-JR (takingvegas.com), Dan Kingerski, and Will Graves all join

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11-4 Jason Mackey FULL SHOW 2:36:06

1M ago2:36:06

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-Steelers (un)eventful trade deadline-Pens and Pirates make some moves-Pitt football is ranked!-Guests include Ray Fittipaldo, Bob Grove, and Jeff Hathhorn

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Jeff Hathhorn 16:42

1M ago16:42

16:42

The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! The guys discuss Mike Tomlin's presser, what Marquez Valdes-Scantling will bring to the table, and the team post-trade deadline. They also discuss Pitt football entering the CFP rankings and Sergei Murashov joining the Penguins.

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Bob Grove 17:29

1M ago17:29

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Penguins historian Bob Grove joins! The guys discuss Sergei Murashov getting called up, and Tristan Jarry going on IR. What could be the direction the team takes with Harrison Brunicke and Ben Kindel? The guys also discuss Erik Karlsson's season.

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Ray Fittipaldo 14:05

1M ago14:05

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Ray Fittipaldo; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers. The guys discuss the Steelers not making any moves, but also a lot of the activity from the league, most notably the Jets shipping off Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. The guys also share their takeaways from Mike Tomlin's presser, including Jalen Ramsey being a consistent sa…

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11-4 Jason Mackey open: Steelers were MIA at the trade deadline... 26:27

1M ago26:27

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The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the Steelers were MIA today. Was there not a deal they liked? Jason, nonetheless, is still baffled by the team standing pat, when there are clear areas on the roster that could use depth and/or improvement. Numerous fans chime in on the (un)eventful day, as well.…

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10-28 Jason Mackey FULL SHOW 2:31:23

1M ago2:31:23

2:31:23

-Steelers make trade for safety-World Series in full swing and then some-Penguins first 11 games are through-Guests include: Nick Farabaugh, Bob Smizik, and Dan Kingerski

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Dan Kingerski 8:09

1M ago8:09

8:09

Dan Kingerski; Pittsburgh Hockey Now joins! The guys discuss the Pens 7-2-2 start after falling to Philadelphia tonight in a shootout.

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Pirates reportedly have their new pitching coach 11:23

1M ago11:23

11:23

The Pirates have reportedly set their eye on their next pitching coach, Bill Murphy from the Astros. Jason shares his thoughts.

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Bob Smizik 20:12

1M ago20:12

20:12

Former Pittsburgh sports writer Bob Smizik joins! The guys discuss the World Series, everything behind the money within MLB, and how the Pirates can improve for 2026.

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Nick Farabaugh 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Nick Farabaugh; PennLive.com joins for all things Steelers! Nick provides some clarity on the roles from Tomlin and Teryl Austin within the Steelers defense. Nick believes things are starting to wane within the Steelers defense, and that a significant change would be needed on defense, similarly to when Matt Canada was fired a few years ago. The gu…

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BREAKING: Steelers reportedly add safety help 11:08

1M ago11:08

11:08

BREAKING: The Steelers have reportedly acquired safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots. Jason shares his thoughts, and what Dugger may bring to the table, and where he fits in within the defense. Jason then previews Steelers-Colts this Sunday.

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10-28 Jason Mackey open: Assessing the confusion with the Steelers defense 20:02

1M ago20:02

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There's quite an interesting debate going on about the handling of the Steelers defense. Do you blame Mike Tomlin or Teryl Austin more? A lot of the personnel have underperformed, especially veteran players. Would you have still done the TJ Watt signing?

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10-23 Austin Bechtold FULL SHOW 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

-Revenge game for Aaron Rodgers?-Many Steelers fans weigh in on the upcoming game-Mark Kaboly weighs in

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Should Rodgers Stay in Pittsburgh in 2026? 18:18

2M ago18:18

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Aaron Rodgers has convinced Jason that the Steelers should stay with Rodgers in 2026. He is on track to beat Ben Roethlisberger's single season passing record. Jason notes that the Steelers going to the Penguins game with Rodgers shows the camaraderie with the team. Packers vs Steelers Sunday.

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10-21 Jack Hillgrove FULL SHOW 3:06:38

2M ago3:06:38

3:06:38

-Steelers take on Packers for SNF-Busy times for Pitt football and hoops-Crosby makes history-The Fan wins huge award-Guests include Alan Saunders and Stephen Thompson

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BREAKING: The Fan is a Marconi Award winner! 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

The Fan wins the Marconi! Jack and producer Joel Nelson share what being with the station has been, and Andrew Filliponi joins to express what all of it means to him.

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Stephen Thompson 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

Stephen Thompson; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins for all things Pitt! The guys discuss the Panthers' football season, Mason Heintschel's games, Pitt vs NC State this Saturday and the ceiling for this team. The guys then preview Pitt basketball's upcoming season!

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Steelers fans share who they want for WR2 20:19

2M ago20:19

20:19

Steelers fans chime in on the team and their receiver situation.

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Alan Saunders 12:01

2M ago12:01

12:01

Alan Saunders; Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! The guys discuss what went wrong from Thursday night's game, and how the team can improve for Sunday night against the Packers. With a lot of unique pieces, and a less-than-ideal offense centered around Aaron Rodgers, Alan was very complimentary of Arthur Smith. He thinks Smith should be one of the high…

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10-21 Jack Hillgrove open: The recipe to a Steelers win on Sunday night 20:58

2M ago20:58

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Jack is pretty confident in the Steelers chances of beating the Packers this upcoming Sunday night. Why's that? It's the Aaron Rodgers revenge game! Jack touches on Rodgers' leadership this season, and a few callers weigh in.

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10-14 Jason Mackey FULL SHOW 2:44:47

2M ago2:44:47

2:44:47

-Steelers at Bengals on Thursday-Takeaways from Steelers-Browns-PSU takeaways after Franklin firing-Cool Pirates event from Oakland-Penguins begin west coast trip-Guests include: Chris Carter, Joe Smeltzer, and Bob grove

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Jakobi Meyers for WR2? 8:07

2M ago8:07

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Jason dives into the Steelers' wide receiver room, and which addition(s) the team could make. Jakobi Meyers would be very ideal. Would you be ok with DeAndre Hopkins?

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Bob Grove 17:49

2M ago17:49

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Penguins historian Bob Grove joins! The guys discuss the Pens' first three games of the season, and preview tonight's contest in Anaheim, and the Ducks' aspirations for the season under new head coach, Joel Quenneville.

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Joe Smeltzer 24:11

2M ago24:11

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Joe Smeltzer; Nittany Sports Now joins for all things Penn State. The guys discuss everything leading up to James Franklin's dismissal, and Terry Smith taking over in the interim. They also get into how Franklin's buyout works, and if Adidas may have been involved in the buyout. The guys also discuss who could replace Franklin, in what will be a ma…

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Chris Carter 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Chris Carter; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss Steelers vs Browns and the PFF grades from the game, before they get into Aaron Rodgers' season and a lot of the throws he's made for the black & gold. The guys then discuss all of the positives they've seen from the defense, before they preview Steelers-Bengals o…

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10-14 Jason Mackey open: Crazy that some outlets don't view Steelers as top-10 team 24:49

2M ago24:49

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Jason notes that not everybody is on the same page with the Steelers, and that this team is a little better than everyone thinks. He is most-stunned that some folks do not have the Steelers as a top-10 team as of now. While PFF does a great job with some of their specific criteria, Jason is baffled by some of the grades that Steelers players got ag…