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Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

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

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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Replacing Lamar Jackson. Slumping RBs. WR injury issues. Bye-week maneuvers and more.

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Chris Adamski of TribLive joins me to talk about the Steelers at the bye, the AFC playoff outlook, games out of the break, WR trade chatter and more.

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Briant Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins' first month, their defense, Sergei Murashov, Sidney Crosby's choppy start and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ... more

Tim Benz and Phil Bourque talk about Sergei Murashov, Penguins hockey, Connor McDavid, the Eastern Conference and more

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Recent Guests

Kenny Roda
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Episode: Deshaun Watson's impact; Todd Monken's influence--Previewing Steelers-Browns with Kenny Roda
Kordell Stewart
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback known as Slash
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Episode: HBO's "Kordell Stewart/Slash and Burn"--Kordell Stewart joins us to talk about his new documentary
Jeff Erickson
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Episode: Fantasy Sports podcast (10/29)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire
Andrew Siciliano
Play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns
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Episode: Deshaun Watson's improvement; Todd Monken's influence--Steelers vs. Browns w/ Cleveland. PxP man Andrew Siciliano
Brian Metzer
Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network contributor and hockey broadcaster.
Penguins Radio Network
Episode: Pens bounce back at home; Silovs owning the net--Weekly hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Phil Bourque
Penguins broadcaster and former hockey player
105.9 The X
Episode: Phil Bourque talks Penguins hockey with Tim Benz on 105.9 The X
Matt Williamson
Former pro and college scout, Steelers radio analyst and host on The Drive
Steelers Radio Network
Episode: "Unfiltered" with Matt Williamson--Steelers win in Paris; prep for huge Browns game
Chris Adamski
TribLive Steelers beat writer
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Episode: Bonjour, Buzz!--Chris Adamski previews his trip to Paris to cover Steelers-Saints
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

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

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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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"Unfiltered" with Matt Williamson--Steelers win in Paris; prep for huge Browns game
Q: What do you think about this week, Matt?
Williamson predicts a low-scoring Steelers victory, reasoning that Pittsburgh is more well-rounded and that Cleveland's fourth-quarter comebacks are unlikely to remain sustainable.
"Unfiltered" with Matt Williamson--Steelers win in Paris; prep for huge Browns game
Q: What did you like from the Steelers when it comes to that result from France?
Williamson praises the run defense, the linebackers' fast downhill play, improved tackling and the defense's ability to limit the Saints in the red zone.
Phil Bourque talks Penguins hockey with Tim Benz on 105.9 The X
Q: What do you think of Hayes when he came up?
Bourque says Avery Hayes is a difference maker whose physical effort, skating, passing and shooting make him valuable, and he wants him in the lineup every night.
Phil Bourque talks Penguins hockey with Tim Benz on 105.9 The X
Q: How have you felt about how the Penguins have played in the two games back at PPG Paints Arena after that bumpy road trip?
Bourque is impressed by how the Penguins regrouped after the road trip, especially while dealing with injuries and adjusting player combinations.
Pens bounce back at home; Silovs owning the net--Weekly hockey podcast with Brian Metzer
Q: Sid, just seven points in 12 games, one goal in his last five. I'm not going to ask what's going to take to get him going. What's he got to do to get himself going?
Metzer says Crosby may need to believe more in the team. Better results, a steadier line, and Rakell finishing the chances Crosby creates could help restore his scoring momentum.

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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. Kenny Roda
2. Kordell Stewart
3. Jeff Erickson
4. Andrew Siciliano
5. Brian Metzer
6. Phil Bourque
7. Matt Williamson
8. Chris Adamski

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