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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

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Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh
NFL Draft
NFL
NHL
Penguins
Pirates
Sidney Crosby
Mike Mccarthy
Steelers
Paul Skenes
Fantasy Sports
Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens
Mike Tomlin
Baseball
Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist Tim Benz has been covering Pittsburgh sports since 2001. Along with writing for TribLIVE, he is a Steelers radio host on FOX Sports Radio Pittsburgh 970 AM, a contributor on WTAE-TV, WDVE and WXDX-FM. Plus he is a play-by-play announcer for Duquesne football/basketball and Robert Morris University hockey. Tim's Monday-Friday podcasts will cover everything going ... more

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Latest Episodes

in this week;s Mdden Mondaypodcast, MArk Madden and I Steelers traini n camp arrives, Pirates woes, Jason Robertson's future.

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Kevin Gorman joins me for this week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast to discuss the Pirates' road trip to Cleveland and New York, bullpen woes, trade prospects and a major homestand against Chicago and Arizona.

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This week's Fantasy Spprts Podcast with Jeff Erickson dives into the pre-draft QB talk, the Pirates-Yankees series, British Open fantasy results, World Cup payoffs.

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Tim Benz and Chris Adamski get ready for next week's start for Steelers training camp 2026.

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Chris McMonigle
Co-host of the Craig Carton Show on WFAN, Go Get Em podcast host
WFAN / Go Get Em
Episode: Breakfast With Benz podcast (7/21)--Gerrit Cole, David Bednar, and Mason Miller in New York?
Chris Adaski
TribLIVE Steelers writer and analyst
TribLIVE
Episode: Breakfast With Benz off-season podcast (7/17)--Steelers defensive perception; Howard vs. Rudolph; McCarthy's assistants
Freddy Sanchez
Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star infielder
Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode: All-Star Game podcast (7/14)--Freddy Sanchez & Jason Bay
Jason Bay
Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder
Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode: All-Star Game podcast (7/14)--Freddy Sanchez & Jason Bay
Kenneth Bear Davis
Former RMU lacrosse coach, assistant at Wilmington College, Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Famer
Wilmington College; Ohio Machine; RMU (former)
Episode: Pittsburgh LaxCast (6/16)--Our season Finale; "Bear" Davis; Mars wins a State title
Jamie Dixon
Pitt basketball coach
University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
Episode: Beyond the Bylines (6/12)--Pirates pitching issues; NBA/NHL finals, Steelers moves
Tim Neverett
Play-by-play broadcaster, former Pirates announcer
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster; former Pirates broadcaster
Episode: Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast (6/9) --Bucs turned Dodgers PxP man Tim Neverett
Dave Damaschek
Guest, host of Football America and contributor to LeBatard Show
Football America / LeBatard Show
Episode: Breakfast With Benz podcast (6/8)--Best Pittsburgh teams that didn't win a title
Mark Madden
Guest regular presence on Madden Monday, sports commentator
105.9 The X
Episode: Madden Monday (6/2)--Carmen Mlodzinski's power play; MLB CBA reality check; Big Ben on Drew Allar

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Tim Benz
Host of Breakfast with Benz; TribLIVE sports columnist and radio/TV contributor; also involved in multiple Pittsburgh sports podcasts and coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Please no more Seth Rorabaugh

    I really enjoy Tim’s takes and guests that he has each week. I make it a point to listen to every podcast except when

    he has Seth Rorabaugh from the Trib. That guy is a sourpuss and sounds so unenthusiastic every single time that he’s on. He also gives no insightful information or takes on anything at all. He basically just shows up because Tim obviously asks him to and gives the absolute bare minimum, which is painfully obvious from the listener’s perspective. I haven’t heard him on in a whi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Najee by Nature
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too many ads

    3 min of ads to start the episode? Ouch. Easy to skip over but still deserves criticism. Tim is good so can’t complain about the show itself.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lrhhrl
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback often highlights strong chemistry between hosts and guests.
Audience appreciative of casual, accessible banter alongside data-driven talk.
Some episodes feel ad-heavy, but overall value remains strong for fans and sponsors.
Guests bring credible, expert perspectives that deepen analysis.
Hosts deliver timely local sports context with insider anecdotes that boost listener engagement.

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Fantasy Sorts podcast (6/25)--Pirates-Reds; NFL offseason; World Cup; U.S. Open fallout;
Q: What can people find at RotoWire this week and what do you have coming up that we can be interested in for next week?
Jeff outlines expanded football coverage, upcoming rankings enhancements, and continued baseball features, with a push to showcase new tools and lookups for fantasy managers.
Fantasy Sports podcast (6/11)--MLB closer talk; Pirates-Dodger; QB contract talk
Q: What about some off-season football conversation here?
Quarterback contracts are heating up; players like Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett are leveraging their positions as teams reassess their long-term plans and potential upgrades at quarterback.
Fantasy Sports podcast (6/11)--MLB closer talk; Pirates-Dodger; QB contract talk
Q: Where do you think Chapman goes?
It's a good question with several possibilities; several teams could use relief help and a closer, but the exact destination depends on who offers the best fit and bullpen role options.
Fantasy Sports podcast (6/11)--MLB closer talk; Pirates-Dodger; QB contract talk
Q: How are you?
Doing well, looking at a lot of baseball and fantasy baseball strategizing, with emphasis on late-round picks and balancing rosters across multiple leagues.
Fantasy Sports Podcast (6/4)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Q: What can people find at RotoWire this week?
There will be a dynasty baseball league rankings update, best ball rankings for football, and new tools, with James Anderson doing a lot of the work, plus discussions on deals that can help fantasy players optimize their rosters.

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A Pittsburgh-focused sports show that blends deep dives into local teams with accessible, results-driven analysis and light, personality-driven banter. Episodes routinely cover the Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, and college lacrosse, often pairing game-ready breakdowns (bullpen usage, roster decisions, development paths) with insider anecdotes and pop-culture moments. The format leans into practical takeaways for fans and decision-makers alike, while regularly featuring guests who provide expert context from front-office or sideline perspectives. A notable strength is the mix of hardcore sports insight with casual, everyday discussion and sponsor touchpoints that keep the pace lively.

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1. Chris McMonigle
2. Chris Adaski
3. Freddy Sanchez
4. Jason Bay
5. Kenneth Bear Davis
6. Jamie Dixon
7. Tim Neverett
8. Dave Damaschek

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