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Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

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Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Mccarthy
Cleveland Browns
Aaron Rodgers
Atlanta Falcons
AFC North
New England Patriots
NFL
Training Camp
Steel Curtain Network
Offensive Line
Will Howard
Joey Porter Jr.
Preseason Football
Drew Aller
Green Bay Packers
New York Jets
Football
Quarterbacks

The home of FFSN's Pittsburgh Steelers podcast feed. A feed for the Steelers fan, by the Steelers fan.

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The duo of Bryan Anthony Davis and K.T. Smith breaks down the Steelers as no one else does on the Steel Curtain Network. Listen in as Coach Smith and BAD talk about the win in Tampa, rookies, and more. HWG is a proud production of the Fans First Spor... more

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The Pittsburgh Steelers take down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime, earn their first road win of ... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, and there was plenty to digest after the win.

To break it all down, join Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz on the latest Steel City Insider podcast.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were winners in Week 6 of the NFL Regular Season, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 on Sunday, and it means that everything didn't go according to plan.

But that's where the Winners and Losers comes in.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Brandt
Former agent, GM candidate, Packers executive, author of Smarter About Sports
Author and sports executive
Episode: Steel City Insider: Andrew Brandt joins to talk Rodgers, Porter, McCarthy & NFL Deals
Jim Wexell
Publisher of Steel City Insider, brought in as the insider guest for expert breakdown
Steel City Insider
Episode: The Steel City Insider: An insider's look at Steelers vs. Falcons, Week 1
Lucas Carmine
Ranger at Camp Sinekwipi Scout Reservation; long-time Georgia Bulldog fan and football coach
Camp Sinekwipi Scout Reservation
Episode: The Steelers Sunday Night Q&A: The Steelers Have a Lot of Dawg in Them
Alan Faneca
Six-time All-Pro, Hall of Famer, former Steeler
Retired NFL player, Hall of Fame
Episode: The Steel City Insider: The new-look Steelers, with Hall of Famer Alan Faneca
Bryan Anthony Davis
Guest host filling in for Big Bro
Episode: The Scho Bro Show: 5 biggest fears for the 2026 Steelers
Cody Alexander
Defensive football mind and founder of MatchQuarters.com
MatchQuarters.com
Episode: Call Sheet: How nickel packages are changing football's defensive landscape, with Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com
Greg Benevent
Comedian and podcaster, guest on the episode
Flappers Comedy Club / podcast host
Episode: Pittsburgh Standard Time: Setting expectations for the 2026 Steelers defense
Bill Davis
Guest, Bryan's father, long-time Steelers fan and Navy veteran
Family/Sponsor appearances on the show
Episode: The Steelers Sunday Night Q&A: A Black & Gold Father's Day
Tim Lyons
Guest, football analyst, regular on show segments
Episode: The Homies: The Quiet Before Training Camp

Hosts

Jeff Hartman
Host of several Steel Curtain Network programs; long-time voice in Steelers coverage with leadership in show lineup and community engagement
Kevin Smith
Co-host covering Steelers training camp observations and quarterback discussions; segments include coach/analytics insights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 859 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Always great insights and very informative! I particularly love Coach K.T. Smith’s stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Altoona Jim B
    United States5 months ago
  • BTSC most are knowledgeable and entertaining Some are not

    BAD should remain behind the steel curtain he’s awful and always unprepared the rest of cast are fine most of the time.

    CC things of that nature at least 20 times per episode

    Shannon is best!!!!

    LOSE THE WHISKEY AD!

    Sadly they lost another of their best Geoffrey Benedict and Dave Scofield and what turnip truck did Greg benovent fall from

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rmullins0609
    United States5 months ago
  • BTSC most are knowledgeable and entertaining Some are not

    BAD should remain behind the steel curtain he’s awful and always unprepared the rest of cast are fine most of the time. Too much use of gosh

    Last scho bro show awful Jesus guys just tell us what we may not know not how to mispronounce names

    Less Bad is more.

    CC things of that nature at least 20 times per episode

    Shannon is best!!!!

    LOSE THE WHISKEY AD!

    It’s McCarthy not McCartney!!!

    Where Tony Defeo

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rmullins0609
    United States6 months ago
  • BTSC most are knowledgeable and entertaining Some are not

    BAD should remain behind the steel curtain he’s awful and always unprepared the rest of cast are fine most of the time. Too much use of gosh

    Last scho bro show awful Jesus guys just tell us what we may not know not how to mispronounce names

    Less Bad is more.

    CC things of that nature at least 20 times per episode

    Shannon is best!!!!

    LOSE THE WHISKEY AD!

    It’s McCarthy not McCartney

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rmullins0609
    United States7 months ago
  • BTSC most are knowledgeable and entertaining Some are not

    BAD should remain behind the steel curtain he’s awful and always unprepared the rest of cast are fine most of the time. Too much use of gosh

    Last scho bro show awful Jesus guys just tell us what we may not know not how to mispronounce names

    Less Bad is more.

    CC things of that nature at least 20 times per episode

    Shannon is best!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rmullins0609
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans value positivity and consistent, knowledgeable takes from hosts.
Some listeners dislike excess sponsor reads or long intros but stay for analysis.
Listeners praise deep, actionable Steelers insights and community feel.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#164
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#121
Canada/Sports/Football
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#45
Australia/Sports/Football
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#132
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#241
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#25
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Let's Ride: Know Your Steelers Enemy, Week 5 vs. the Colts
Q: What should the Steelers' game plan emphasize on offense and defense?
On offense, maintain a balanced attack and avoid abandoning the run; on defense, bottle up the Colts' run game and pressure the quarterback while leveraging Steelers' edge rushers.
Let's Ride: Know Your Steelers Enemy, Week 5 vs. the Colts
Q: Who is the focal point of the Colts' offense we should be most concerned about?
Jonathan Taylor is identified as a primary focal point, with other mentions of Pittman and Downs as supporting pieces; the emphasis remains on stopping the run and containing Taylor.
Let's Ride: Know Your Steelers Enemy, Week 5 vs. the Colts
Q: What is your take on the Colts' travel and return from London affecting their performance?
Pez suggests travel fatigue could tilt the matchup but notes the line may reflect more on current form than travel history, while Jeff offers a cautious view that travel can matter but isn't determinative.
Let's Ride: Steelers Keys to Victory vs. the Bengals, Week 3
Q: What are the main offensive adjustments you want to see this week?
The plan focuses on getting the outside zone going, leveraging 12 personnel, and feeding the tight ends to create matchups against Cincinnati's linebackers, while ensuring the run game supports a more balanced pass attack.
Let's Ride: Know Your Steelers Enemy, Week 2 vs. the Patriots
Q: What should fans watch for in the Week 2 matchup against the Patriots?
Watch for how the Patriots adjust without AJ Brown, the performance of Drake May, and whether Pittsburgh can establish their running game and pressure May enough to create turnovers; he also notes the potential impact of weather and line movements before Sunday.

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This show centers on Pittsburgh Steelers coverage with a clear emphasis on training camp dynamics, coaching philosophy changes, roster decisions, and quarterback depth. Episodes frequently dissect camp structure, practice tempo, player development, and the impact of a new coaching staff, often weaving in fan questions, on-site observations, and roster moves to paint a practical view of the season outlook. Notably, the format blends analysis with community engagement, sponsor reads, and cross-team context, making it a go-to for fans who want both strategic takeaways and a sense of the Steelers' evolving environment.

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2. Jim Wexell
3. Lucas Carmine
4. Alan Faneca
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7. Greg Benevent
8. Bill Davis

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