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The Panther-Lair Show

Chris Peak
Pitt Football
Pitt
Transfer Portal
Pitt Panthers
Pitt Basketball
ACC
Jeff Capel
Pat Narduzzi
University Of Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
ACC Championship
Pitt Volleyball
Mason Heintschel
Basketball
Notre Dame
Mason Heinschel
J'kyrie Turner
College Football
Football
NCAA

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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Over the weekend, former Pitt receiver Raphael Williams accused Pat Narduzzi of attacking his character with NFL scouts. What actually happens when NFL scouts come to the South Side? We've got just the person to ask: former Pitt assistant director of... more

The hype keeps climbing for Pitt's offense, so let's talk about where the Panthers are with just a few days left in training camp. How high is the ceiling for this offense? How do the position groups compare to previous years at Pitt? And can this be... more

Pitt held its final scrimmage of training camp on Sunday, and by all accounts, it was another impressive day from the Panthers' offense - which has become a trend through the first three weeks of camp. Who stood out in the scrimmage? How much hype is... more

Fresh off the first scrimmage of training camp, Pitt's offense appears to be headed in the right direction. What has the Panthers' offense shown so far? How is Mason Heintschel playing? What playmakers have emerged at the skill positions? All that an... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Kuntz
Pitt basketball general manager
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 7/30/2026 - A conversation with Jay Kuntz
Max Browne
Former Pitt and USC quarterback; ACC Network Primetime color commentator
ACC Network
Episode: The Morning Pitt: 7/23/2026 - A conversation with Max Browne
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?

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • H2P

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    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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Listeners praise the host for expertise and straight talk, calling the coverage the best Pitt content.
Fans appreciate frequent updates and in-depth, data-backed insights.
Audience values practical takeaways for fans considering guests, players, and NCAA developments.

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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more
Q: What is the outlook on the bye week and the stretch run schedule?
The discussion notes the late bye week after nine straight games, with a challenging stretch including Florida State, Louisville, and Cal, but also the potential strategic benefit of regrouping and building momentum for a strong closing run.
The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more
Q: Who on the defense could emerge as a breakout player, particularly at safety or linebacker?
Cole Woodson is highlighted as a big, athletic safety who could rise into a larger role, while Jos Garrier, Alan Bryant, and Tony Forney are mentioned as players who could compete for snaps at safety, with linebacker depth improved by transfers like Alex Sanford and Demarco Ward.
The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more
Q: How might the running back room look with the new transfers and the younger backs like Sinkwan Smith and Jalen Brown?
The host envisions Wright as a veteran presence who could contribute significantly, possibly beyond expectations, while noting younger backs like Sinkwan Smith and Jalen Brown are talented and could share carries, with Ferguson as a potential immediate contributor.
The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more
Q: Who will be this year's Kavir Baines Marquez, meaning a depth transfer who becomes a key contributor?
The discussion points to LaVell Wright and Rayon Strader as potential high-impact transfers who could play bigger roles than expected, with Strader perhaps the more impactful of the two due to his defensive back versatility and confidence from previous stops.
The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/31/2026 - Narduzzi vs. Wannstedt, sleeper frosh, Bell's offense and more
Q: Mogul Buster asks about 3,000-yard passers and whether Pitt could have multiple 3,000-yard seasons in a row, and how often players have approached 3,000 without hitting it,
Historical context is provided that only a handful of Pitt quarterbacks have reached 3,000 yards, with close calls like Tom Savage (2,958) and Mason Heintschel (2,354) highlighting how often injuries or limited games prevent a perfect season, suggesting potential for a high ceiling if full workloads align.

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A sharp, sports-focused show delivering in-depth Pitt football, basketball, and recruiting coverage with frequent updates and thoughtful roster analysis. Episodes cover season previews, player development, roster battles, transfer moves, NIL implications, and the broader athletic program's direction, often tying on-field outcomes to recruiting and campus news. The host brings clear, no-nonsense insights, a habit of benchmarking against Pitt history, and a practical outlook on depth and rotation that can help listeners evaluate teams, players, and coaching decisions. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways for fans, plus a willingness to tackle both game strategy and program building in tandem.

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3. Pat Bostick
4. Jonathan Baldwin
5. Dustin Gray
6. Dan Fisher
7. Cade Bell
8. Kellen Petrone

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