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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

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Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Paul Skenes
Penguins
NFL Draft
Steelers
Aaron Rodgers
Baseball
Fantasy Sports
Philadelphia Flyers
Mike Mccarthy
NFL
Fantasy Football
World Cup
Mason Rudolph
Rotowire
Evgeni Malkin

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

Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz on 105.9 The X to discuss the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Matt Williamson of the Steelers Radio Network fills in for Mark Madden on "Madden-Benz: Unfiltered" to recap the Steelers win in Tampa Bay

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In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss various angles to the Steelers' win in Tampa Bay, their place in the AFC North, the Penguins' hard times out west, and Pat Narduzzi's big mouth.

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Tim Benz and Joe Starkey preview the Bucs-Steelers game in Tampa. They also discuss the chaos in France and how that may impact next week's game vs. the Saints.

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Recent Guests

Mike DeCourcy
Sports columnist, guest on the Friday Football Show
The Sporting News
Episode: Germie Bernard's elevation; Jaylen Warren emerges; pass rush problems--The Friday Fotball Show with Mike DeCourcy
Jeff Erickson
Weekly guest on the Fantasy Sports podcast, expert from RotoWire
RotoWire
Episode: WR desert; RB adjustments; QB graveyard--Fantasy Sports podcast (Jeff Erickson Week 6)
Brian Metzer
Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network analyst
Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network
Episode: Sidney Crosby finally scores; Pens lose to Chicago--Hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Jay Recher
Sideline Reporter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network
Buccaneers Radio Network
Episode: Will Baker Mayfield be back for the Bucs?--Steelers vs. Tampa preview with Jay Recher
John Grupp
Tribune Review writer and NewsWorks Lab contributor
Tribune Review / NewsWorks Lab
Episode: High School football podcast--Baldwin goes independent
Sophia Lucente
Photojournalist embedded with Baldwin, NewsWorks Lab
Tribune Review / NewsWorks Lab
Episode: High School football podcast--Baldwin goes independent
Jonathan Callard
Embedded reporter with Baldwin team, NewsWorks Lab
Tribune Review / NewsWorks Lab
Episode: High School football podcast--Baldwin goes independent
Chris Adamski
Beat Rider, covers the Steelers for TribLIVE and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
TribLIVE / Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Episode: Germie Bernard vs Browns rookies; punter risk--Browns vs. Steelers w/ Chris Adamski
Ken Laird
Operations manager and afternoon host at WEI in Boston
WEI Boston
Episode: How will the Patriots plan around A.J. Brown's absence--TribLIVE Radio pioneer Ken Laird joins us from WEEI in Boston

Host

Tim Benz
Host of Breakfast with Benz; TribLIVE sports columnist; Steelers radio host and TribLIVE contributor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 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

Listeners Say

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Host banter and passionate analysis are frequently highlighted as entertaining and informative.
Listeners appreciate sharp, insider sports takes and guests with local relevance.
Ads and sponsor reads are a mixed factor; some feel ads interruptive.

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Jaylen Warren vs. Browns; Joey Porter Jr. joins Dallas' "D"--Fantasy Sports podcast
Q: Which running back would you prioritze if you need a short-term fill-in this week?
Jeff suggests targeting players with clear path to carries and favorable matchups in the upcoming week, noting Warren's increased role with Hall out and pointing to available veterans in deeper leagues.
Germie Bernard's elevation; Jaylen Warren emerges; pass rush problems--The Friday Fotball Show with Mike DeCourcy
Q: What is the key to improving the pass rush against a quarterback like Baker Mayfield or a backup in certain scenarios?
Pressuring the quarterback consistently, avoiding vanilla rush schemes, and maintaining gap integrity while keeping contain on roll-outs and bootlegs to force hurried throws.
WR desert; RB adjustments; QB graveyard--Fantasy Sports podcast (Jeff Erickson Week 6)
Q: Let me give you the top three that pop up in my league—Daniel Jones, Michael Penix, and Jacoby Brissette, who would you like best if you know for sure Penix plays?
Penix is favored if he's healthy, otherwise Brissette provides a floor with late production, while Jones is a solid third depending on health and matchup.
WR desert; RB adjustments; QB graveyard--Fantasy Sports podcast (Jeff Erickson Week 6)
Q: So give me a good quarterback that might be out there if people are scrounging like I am.
Jeff suggests Winston and Rodgers as likely productive streaming options this week, with caveats about matchups and conditions.
Madden Monday--Steelers win 2026 opener vs. Falcons; still no Joey Porter
Q: Mark, what did you think of how the offense operated under McCarthy first and foremost because that is believed to be his bread and butter?
Mark Madden assessed that the offense lacked steady execution due to drops and protection issues, noting the scheme was capable of getting players open, suggesting the unit could improve as the year progresses with better ball security and continuity.

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The show centers on Pittsburgh-area sports, with a frequent emphasis on Pirates and Steelers coverage, plus fantasy sports and sports-business angles. Episodes typically feature in-depth analysis from local reporters and guests, tactical breakdowns of lineups, depth charts, and coaching decisions, and practical fantasy guidance intertwined with playful banter and regionally relevant sponsor reads. A standout pattern is the blend of on-the-ground camp notes, game-day nuances, and timely discussions of trades, contracts, and league economics, all delivered with a distinctly regional, opinionated voice. The format tends to pair hard-hitting topical analysis with accessible, listener-friendly strategy for fantasy and betting enthusiasts, making... more

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2. Jeff Erickson
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8. Chris Adamski

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