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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
Aaron Rodgers
Steelers
Sidney Crosby
Baseball
Fantasy Sports
NFL
Philadelphia Flyers
Mike Mccarthy
World Cup
Mason Rudolph
NHL
Fantasy Football

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

Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about the Steelers' loss in New England, Joey Porter's status, the Pirates' hot stretch, and the start of the Penguins' preseason.

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Tim Benz and Joe Starkey discuss the latest Joey Porter Jr. news, Roman Wilson, the matchup in New England, AFC North games and much more surrounding Steelers vs. Patriots.

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It's the Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy and Tim Benz. The guys look at some dicey Patriots-Steelers history in New England, offensive line struggles for the Steelers, DK Metcalf drops, Joey Porter's contract/back fiasco and more.

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This week's baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE looks at Brandon Lowe's future, the Pirates' chase for .500, how many more times Paul Skenes will pitch, missed opportunities in the wild card race and more.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Flick
Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Episode: Previewing Tua Tagovailoa and the Atlanta Falcons as they play the Steelers in Week1
Charlie Starr
Lead singer of Blackberry Smoke, guest speaker on the episode
Blackberry Smoke
Episode: Madden Monday--Steelers outlook for 2026; Pirates talk; Michigan vs. Western Michigan
Matt Williamson
Guest contributor, sports analyst
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Episode: Madden Monday--DeShon Elliott injury could prove costly; Steelers cits; Pirate road trip
Mark Madden
Co-host, sports broadcaster
105.9 The X / TribLIVE
Episode: Madden Monday--DeShon Elliott injury could prove costly; Steelers cits; Pirate road trip
Andrew Filippone
Syracuse sports writer; credited for strategic credit in conversation
Syracuse
Episode: Steelers questions about Will Howard, Roman Wilson & Payton Wilson--Beyond the Bylines
Larry Murphy
Hockey Hall of Famer; Penguins Hall of Fame inductee
Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode: Penguins defenseman Larry Murphy on getting elected to the Penguins Hall of Fame
Robert Tonyan
Steelers tight end
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: Should the Steelers keep 4 QBs? Mason Rudolph, Robert Tonyan interviews
Kevin Gorman
Writer covering Pirates for TribLIVE
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Episode: Baseball podcast with Kevin Gorman on Paul Skenes' conditioning; Braxton Ashcraft's historic start; Red Sox in town
Brian Batko
Correspondent for Steelers.com, contributor to SNR and iHeart platforms, former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer
Steelers.com
Episode: Steelers depth chart released--Tim Benz and Brian Batko break it down

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 31 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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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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Q: Which quarterback would you have taken instead there when you made your picks?
I would have considered different options but ultimately evaluated value and age, and noted that with the depth at quarterback this year you can wait a bit and still get solid options.
Fantasy Football Labor Day Weekend Drafts--Advice from RotoWire's Jeff Erickson
Q: What do you think of a backfield of Kenneth Walker and Jonathan Taylor to start?
It's pretty strong; the combination gives a solid starting backfield, with a lot of upside depending on how the rest of the drafts shape the rest of the roster.
Fantasy Sports podcast--WK 1 of the NFL season with Jeff Erickson
Q: What are the early signs of a favorable fantasy matchup from Week 1 data?
Look for teams with elevated pass plays and feature back usage, and pay attention to offensive line stability and quarterback health as indicators of solid fantasy upside.
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Q: Is AJ Brown worth holding if he's questionable for Week 2?
He's a high-ceiling player whose absence would significantly impact rosters, so managers should monitor injury news and have a solid fallback plan at wide receiver.
Fantasy Sports podcast--WK 1 of the NFL season with Jeff Erickson
Q: Which players should I look to on the waiver wire after Week 1?
The guest recommends paying attention to players stepping into larger roles due to injuries or game-plan changes, with specific mentions of receivers who saw increased targets and running backs who flashed in limited roles.

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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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1. Daniel Flick
2. Charlie Starr
3. Matt Williamson
4. Mark Madden
5. Andrew Filippone
6. Larry Murphy
7. Robert Tonyan
8. Kevin Gorman

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