Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast
FFSNPittsburgh 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1086 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Fantasy SportsNewsSportsSports News | |||
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Jeff Erickson of RotoWire shares fantasy football draft advice, keeper thoughts, running backs on the rise and has some insight on baseball leagues from an NL Central and West perspective.
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This week's Breakfast With Benz baseball podcast examines Paul Skenes' struggles, Esmerlyn Valdez's slump, potential minor-league pitching help, and a rugged Pirates schedule. Tim Benz and Kevin Gorman discuss all that and more
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Joe Starkey and Tim Benz host this Friday's Beyond Bylines. They debate the idea of shutting down Paul Skenes for the rest of 2026, the Steelers' quarterback situation, and how Jim Rutherford would handle the Penguins' current roster construction.
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Tim Benz and Chris Adamski discuss the Steelers QB situation in advance of Will Howard's start against the Jets Friday night. They also discuss Kaleb Johnson's future, the banged-up secondary and Mike McCarthy's interview strategy.
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- 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 Podcasts5Najee 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 Podcasts4lrhhrlUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #86 | United States/Sports/Fantasy Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Canada/Sports/Fantasy Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Fantasy Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Saudi Arabia/Sports/Fantasy Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Mexico/Sports/Fantasy Sports |
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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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4. Chris Harlan
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