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The Larry & Big Man Show

Larry Richert and Jay Caufield
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mario Lemieux
Carolina Hurricanes
Montreal Canadiens
Sidney Crosby
Pittsburgh
Stanley Cup Finals
NBA Finals
NHL
Penguins
Stanley Cup Final
Chicago Bears
Anaheim Ducks
Stockholm
Philadelphia Flyers
World Championships
Aaron Rodgers
Jalen Brunson
Victor Wembanyama
New York Knicks

Larry Richert (KDKA / Steelers In-Game Announcer) and Jay Caufield (Stanley Cup Champion / Pittsburgh Penguins Analyst) bring over 60 years of local sports knowledge to this Pittsburgh Sports Vodcast. The Larry & Big Man Show is a combination of current events in the sporting world and reflective interviews with key Pittsburgh sports figures, both past and present.

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Latest Episodes

Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Jason Grilli joins Larry and Jay for Episode 150 of The Larry & Big Man Show.

Jason looks back on his baseball journey, from being drafted by the Yankees out of high school to becoming a first-round pick, ba... more

Episode 149 of The Larry & Big Man Show features Pittsburgh Penguins legend and longtime broadcaster Phil Bourque joining Larry and Jay Caufield, for a loaded hockey conversation.

The guys break down a wild NHL free agency period, including the mass... more

Larry and Jay featuring longtime Penguins broadcaster and historian Paul Steigerwald. Paul looks back on a lifetime connected to Pittsburgh hockey, from getting tickets as a teenager through Jack Riley to joining the Penguins organization in 1980 and... more

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Larry, Jay, and Dave cover a packed sports week with major Pittsburgh Penguins news, NHL Draft reaction, Pirates frustration, PGA Tour debate, and a full breakdown from Pierre McGuire.

The episode opens with a powerful conversation about Chris Johns... more

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Jim McMahon
Quarterback, iconic Chicago Bears figure and public personality
Former NFL quarterback
Episode: Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton & Super Bowl Stories
Rob Brown
Former Pittsburgh Penguins hockey star
Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode: Rob Brown on Mario Lemieux, Ron Hextall, Penguins Memories & Life After Hockey
Ulf Samuelsson
Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, former NHL defenseman
Pittsburgh Penguins (historical)
Episode: Ulf Samuelsson on Penguins Stanley Cups, Playing With an Edge & Life After Hockey
Colby Armstrong
Former Pittsburgh Penguin, hockey analyst
Penguins / Hockey Analyst
Episode: Colby Armstrong on Penguins Memories, Mario Lemieux, Winter Classic & Life After Hockey
Tim Legler
ESPN NBA Analyst
ESPN
Episode: Tim Legler on NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama & His Three-Point Shootout Story
Dave Hanson
One of the Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot
Former professional hockey player
Episode: Dave Hanson on Slap Shot, Paul Newman & The Hanson Brothers’ 50-Year Legacy
Pierre McGuire
Hockey analyst, Globetrotter in Switzerland
Sportsnet / NBC/ESPN connections as analyst
Episode: Pierre McGuire on NHL Playoffs, Penguins’ First Cup & Fixing NHL Officiating
Bill Hillgrove
Hall of Fame voice of the Pitt Panthers and longtime Steelers broadcaster
Pitt Panthers / Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: Bill Hillgrove on Steelers Memories, Pitt Legends & Aaron Rodgers Talk
John Cullen
Former Pittsburgh Penguin, cancer survivor and subject of the episode
Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode: John Cullen on Penguins Memories, the Option Line & His Cancer Comeback Story

Hosts

Larry Richert
Host of The Larry & Big Man Show; KDKA / Steelers In-Game Announcer; Pittsburgh radio veteran with morning show presence.
Jay Caufield
Co-host and Penguins analyst; two-time Stanley Cup Champion with a long-running hockey broadcasting profile.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Keep it going

    Jay… keep it going, keep bringing in those Pens teammates of yours. Larry… great job in letting Jay and the guest carry on freely. Awesome takes. I’ve heard all the hockey ones. Need to get Cully, Artie and Recs all in one. That would be amaxing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Primanti22
    United Statesa month ago

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Positive: strong guest lineup and insightful analysis; room for broader sports topics.
Fans appreciate the local flavor and banter between hosts.
Content feels authentic to Pittsburgh sports culture and history.
Guests frequently bring strong hockey insights and entertaining anecdotes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#83
United States/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#24
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Apple Podcasts
#102
Sweden/News/Sports News

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John Cullen on Penguins Memories, the Option Line & His Cancer Comeback Story
Q: What was it like for your experience to discover Pittsburgh?
The guest recalls arriving through the tunnels and instantly sensing how special Pittsburgh felt, with a strong fan base and a welcoming city culture that made him feel at home after joining the Penguins.
Ulf Samuelsson on Penguins Stanley Cups, Playing With an Edge & Life After Hockey
Q: What was it like adjusting to life in the US and breaking into the NHL as a European player?
It was challenging at first with the pace and language, but the support from mentors like Larry Plo and the Binghamton system helped me adapt, train, and come back stronger.
Ulf Samuelsson on Penguins Stanley Cups, Playing With an Edge & Life After Hockey
Q: Did you have a gut feel that the team would win the Stanley Cup, or was it something you had to wait and see?
The moment I joined the team and started playing with the defense and the players, it became clear we had the pieces to win, but it wasn't a guaranteed outcome until the trades and defensive depth clicked.
Colby Armstrong on Penguins Memories, Mario Lemieux, Winter Classic & Life After Hockey
Q: What was your transition from player to media like?
I started by making a few calls after retiring, took chances in radio and then TV, and gradually learned the ropes without formal schooling, discovering I could explain the game in a way that resonated with fans.
Stanley Cup Final Chaos, Steelers Camp Buzz & Pierre McGuire’s Hockey Insight
Q: What was your take on the final sequence that decided game three in the series?
We discussed how the late goals, the Marner natural hat-trick, and the goaltending changes created a back-and-forth rhythm that kept fans on the edge, with strategic moves by both coaches influencing the outcome.

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A locally flavored sports chat that blends deep Pittsburgh roots with wide-ranging analysis across football, hockey, basketball, and baseball. The hosts lean into long-standing city loyalties, banter, and anecdotes from Pittsburgh's sports scene while inviting veteran players, analysts, and coaches to unpack game strategy, career journeys, and big moments. Listeners likely appreciate candid, insider-style discussions, cross-sport comparisons, and nostalgia-tinged storytelling that still serves practical insights for fans and industry pros alike.

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1. Jim McMahon
2. Rob Brown
3. Ulf Samuelsson
4. Colby Armstrong
5. Tim Legler
6. Dave Hanson
7. Pierre McGuire
8. Bill Hillgrove

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