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The Panther-Lair Show

Chris Peak
Pitt Football
Pitt
Transfer Portal
Pitt Basketball
Pitt Panthers
ACC
Jeff Capel
Pat Narduzzi
Mason Heintschel
Florida State
University Of Pittsburgh
Pitt Volleyball
Georgia Tech
ACC Championship
Notre Dame
Mason Heintschul
Basketball
Mason Heinschel
College Football
Boston College

The Panther-Lair Show brings the best Pitt coverage to the podcast world, as we're talking Pitt football, basketball and recruiting every week.

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Latest Episodes

Pitt's cornerbacks have been kind of quiet for the last two years, with just five interceptions over the last two seasons combined. Can the Panthers do better in 2026? We think they can, and we're making a prediction about it on the Tuesday edition o... more

We're feeling a bit of optimism about Pitt's offense this morning, and that's why we've two somewhat bold predictions (that become even bolder if we make them guarantees). We think a pair of Panthers will hit some significant individual benchmarks in... more

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're answering questions about Pitt's kicker situation, replacing production at receiver, if NIL can keep top players in place, how the offensive line depth looks and a lot more. Check it all out right here in th... more

We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: it's former Pitt quarterback Max Browne, who will be part of the broadcast team for ACC primetime games this fall. Max joins us to talk about the ACC, Pitt, Mason Heintschel and a lot more.

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Recent Guests

Pat Bostick
Senior Associate Athletic Director, NIL Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick
Jonathan Baldwin
Former Pitt wide receiver, former NFL wide receiver, first-round NFL draft pick
University of Pittsburgh / Pitt
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 7/1/2026 - A conversation with Jon Baldwin
Dustin Gray
Associate athletic director who oversaw the Victory Heights project
University athletics department
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 4/28/2026 - Victory Heights, a much-needed upgrade and maybe a eulogy
Dan Fisher
Speaker encountered on the tour; associated with Pitt athletics
University athletics
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 4/28/2026 - Victory Heights, a much-needed upgrade and maybe a eulogy
Cade Bell
Analyzed Pitt's offense and quarterback development on the show
Pitt Football / Panth erLair
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 3/23/2026 - Is Pitt's offense off to a hot start this spring?
Kellen Petrone
Associate Head Coach and General Manager of the Pitt Volleyball Program
Pitt Volleyball
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 2/24/2026 - A conversation with Pitt volleyball GM Kellen Petrone
Cory Sanders
Defensive Coordinator at Pitt
Pitt Panthers
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 2/5/2026 - What are the biggest things Sanders needs to do as DC?
Alan Green
Athletic Director at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 1/29/2026 - What will Pitt's new ticket plan do for Acrisure Stadium?
Reston Lehman
Standout defensive end from Peters Township and future Pitt player.
Pitt Panthers
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 12/25/2025 - A conversation with Reston Lehman

Host

Chris Peek
Host of The Morning Pitt, Pitt coverage and recruiting discussions; contributes deep dives into Pitt football and basketball; associated with pantherlair.com

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • H2P

    Great show and very frequent updates. Love the podcast and keep up the great work!😃😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueengine217
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Pitt Content Available

    Chris provides the best and most comprehensive content on Pitt athletics out there. His insight and knowledge is so valuable and appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcastapalooza
    United States3 years ago
  • Goat

    Best Pitt content and very frequent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bsksjsjsjj
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Great content, insight and delivery Chris!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pitt-1978
    United States4 years ago
  • H2P

    The best content for Pitt fans out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ramster32
    United States5 years ago

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Overall, the show is seen as the best Pitt content source with strong guest mix.
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The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick
Q: What is the potential impact on the football roster and the quarterback situation for Pitt this upcoming season?
Pat highlights the quarterback development, situational control, and upgraded front-end support as key to unlocking Mason Heintzschel's potential, with expectations of improved cohesion and balance with the run game.
The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick
Q: What makes this approach different from earlier collectives, and how has it evolved over the last several months?
He describes the shift from under-the-radar collectives to a structured program that leverages corporate partnerships and multimedia rights, aimed at scalability, stability, and alignment with the university's revenue needs.
The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick
Q: Tell me about H2P NIL. How's it going to work and how's it going to win us games?
Pat explains that the focus is on enabling corporate partners to support student-athletes in a centralized way, integrating NIL with sponsorships in a way that enhances roster construction and retention, rather than treating NIL as a separate, fragmented effort.
The Morning Pitt: 6/5/2026 - Who could Pitt still land from the official visit?
Q: What's more likely for Pitt football this year: finishing in the top 20 or having an All-American?
The host believes finishing in the top 20 is more likely than producing an All-American, though he notes potential candidates like Cruz Brookins, Shadarian Harrison, Braylon Lovelace, Mason Heinschel, and J'Kyrie Turner who could potentially reach high recognition, with a nuanced view that being top 20 is more probable.
The Morning Pitt: 6/5/2026 - Who could Pitt still land from the official visit?
Q: Rank the uncommitted visitors from least to most likely to commit.
The host ranks the uncommitted visitors by perceived likelihood, listing Ronald Trey Moore as the most likely, followed by Cam Amy, Nazir Pitchford, Ryan Ferdinand, Stephen Alexis, Jaden Baldwin, and Jachias Nelhams as the least likely among the group, based on current momentum and scouting impressions.

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This show delivers frequent Pitt athletics coverage with a sharp focus on football, basketball, and recruiting. Episodes routinely dissect rosters, transfers, NIL dynamics, and recruiting strategies, often weighing roster depth against long-term program goals. A standout is the practical, data-informed approach to roster construction and scheduling, plus thoughtful debates about conference dynamics and postseason formats. Listeners likely appreciate candid insights, direct questions from fans, and a steady stream of updates across multiple Pitt sports, with recurring emphasis on how personnel moves influence upcoming seasons.

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3. Dustin Gray
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8. Alan Green

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