Podcast

Breakfast with Benz: A TribLIVE sports podcast

Fantasy Sports, News, Sports, Sports News

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 on with the Pittsburgh sports scene, fantasy sports, and gambling.

Fantasy Sports chart
#30
Episodes
184
Releases
Daily
Typical length
19 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
11 hours ago

Episodes

184 episodes, newest first

  1. Penguins host the Knights; Sidney Crosby's first month--Brian Metzer's weeklyhockey podcast

    Episode 1193

    Show notes

    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 https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    20 min
  2. Sergei Murashov's struggles; Penguins blueline issues--Phil Bourque talks Penguins on 105.9 The X

    Episode 1192

    Show notes

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

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    15 min
  3. Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, and the Steelers OLINE--Matt Williamson joins Unfitered to talk about the win over the Browns

    Show notes

    Steelers Radio Network host Matt Williamson joins "Unfiltered" to discuss the Steelers' win over the Browns.

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    32 min
  4. Madden Monday (11/2)--Steelers' defense lives up to its reputation vs. Browns; Penguins' struggles are real

    Episode 1191

    Show notes

    In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden of Trib Live and 105.9 The X joins me to discuss the Steelers' victory over Cleveland, the state of the AFC North, the Penguins' problems show up in Montreal and Aerosmith in L.A.

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    22 min
  5. Pregame show podcast (11/1)--Steelers host Browns with Tim Benz and Joe Starkey

    Episode 1190

    Show notes

    Tim Benz and Joe Starkey host their pregame show podcast in advance of the Steelers-Browns rematch at Acrisure Stadium

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    16 min
  6. Deshaun Watson's impact; Todd Monken's influence--Previewing Steelers-Browns with Kenny Roda

    Episode 1189

    Show notes

    Kenny Roda from 1480 WHBC in Canton joins the podcast to preview Steelers-Browns on Sunday.

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    15 min
  7. Fixing the Steelers pass protection; getting to Deshaun Watson--The Friday Football Show (10/30)

    Episode 1188

    Show notes

    Tim Benz and Mike DeCourcy preview the Steelers' home game against Cleveland in this week's Friday Football Show. They discuss the need for improved pass protection and a better pass rush vs. Cleveland in this week's rematch from Oct. 1. They also get into Jared Verse's trash talk, Alex Highsmith, Patrick Queen, the kicking game, the Kordell Stewart documentary, league-wide topics, predictions and more.

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    1 hr
  8. HBO's "Kordell Stewart/Slash and Burn"--Kordell Stewart joins us to talk about his new documentary

    Episode 1186

    Show notes

    Kordell "Slash" Stewart joins us to talk about his new HBO documentary "Kordell Stewart/Slash and Burn." It focuses on the former Steelers quarterback's career in Pittsburgh and how he dealt with the unsubstantiated rumors that he was arrested for lewd sexual acts with another man in Schenley Park in 1998.

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    20 min
  9. Fantasy Sports podcast (10/29)--Jeff Erickson of RotoWire

    Episode 1186

    Show notes

    Jeff Erickson of RotoWire joins me for some Fnatasy football advice

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    16 min
  10. Deshaun Watson's improvement; Todd Monken's influence--Steelers vs. Browns w/ Cleveland. PxP man Andrew Siciliano

    Episode 1185

    Show notes

    Browns play-by-play man Andrew Siciliano joins me to discuss the second chapter of Steelers-Browns. We get into Deshaun Watson's improved play, the Cleveland pass rush without Myles Garrett, the Cleveland rookie wide receivers, Todd Monken's coaching influence and more.

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    16 min
  11. Pens bounce back at home; Silovs owning the net--Weekly hockey podcast with Brian Metzer

    Episode 1184

    Show notes

    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to talk about the Penguins' ongoing homestand, Thursday's game vs. Utah, Logan Cooley's return home, Arturs Silovs' strong performance of late, improved blueline play, the new look Metro Division, Avery Hayes, and Sid's scoring slump.

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    21 min
  12. Steelers survive Paris; should aim for 6-2 vs. Browns--Beyond the Bylines

    Episode 1183

    Show notes

    In this edition of Beyond the Bylines, Tim Benz and Joe Starkey debate the Steelers' chances of going 6-2 against Cleveland. They also review what went right and what went wrong in Paris. They discuss the World Series. They analyze the Penguins' homestand, and they talk about Pitt's blowout loss to Maimi.

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    33 min
  13. Phil Bourque talks Penguins hockey with Tim Benz on 105.9 The X

    Episode 1182

    Show notes

    Phil Bourque joined Tim Benz on 105.9 The X to talk about the Penguins' shutout over Florida, their big comeback against Nashville, overcoming injuries, recent call-ups, the Metro Division, Mike Eruzione and more.

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    17 min
  14. "Unfiltered" with Matt Williamson--Steelers win in Paris; prep for huge Browns game

    Episode 1181

    Show notes

    Matt Williamson fills in for Mark Madden on "Unfiltered." We discuss how the Steelers outlasted the New Orleans Saints, what the offense did well, what the offense did poorly, Aaron Rodgers plusses and minuses.

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    31 min
  15. Madden Monday (10/26)--Steelers win in Paris a bit too 'Tomlin-y'

    Episode 1179

    Show notes

    In this week's Madden Monday podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden pick apart the Steelers' victory over the Saints in Paris. They preview Sunday's game in Pittsburgh against the Browns. They analyze the Penguins' two most recent wins, and they talk about the World Series.

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    19 min
  16. Paris pregame show podcast--Joe Starkey and Tim Benz

    Show notes

    Tim Benz and Joe Starkey take an in-depth look at Sunday morning's Steelers game in France, Aaron Rodgers' performance, Jalen Ramsey's rise, play action, screens, Tyler Shough, the AFC North standings and more.

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    20 min
  17. Steelers matchups advantages in Paris; run game necessity--The Friday Football Show with Mike DeCourcy

    Episode 1178

    Show notes

    This week's Friday Football show previews the Steelers' trip to Paris, matchup advantages against New Orleans, pass rush concerns from the Saints, screen game and play action necessities, and more.

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    1 hr 1 min
  18. Fantasy Sports podcast--Set ealry lineups for Steelers Saints; tracking Ravens-Bengals; big SNF and NFC North matchups

    Episode 1177

    Show notes

    Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins us to preview this week's fantasy football storylines. Germie Bernard's emergence, replacing Lamar Jackson again, AFC & NFC showdowns in the North.

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    13 min
  19. Ben Kindel's health, Sidney Crosby's play, blue line woes--Hockey podcast with Brian Metzer

    Episode 1176

    Show notes

    Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins me to discuss Thursday's game vs. Florida, the Ben Kindel medical emergency, Sergei Murashov's play so far, Sidney Crosby's season, woes on defense and more.

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    17 min
  20. Bonjour, Buzz!--Chris Adamski previews his trip to Paris to cover Steelers-Saints

    Episode 1175

    Show notes

    TribLive Steelers beat writer Chris Adamski joins me to preview his trip to Paris to cover the Steelers-Saints game on Sunday. We get into the challenges presented by New Orleans' offense, stumbling blocks the Steelers may face before the bye, and fallout from the win over Tampa Bay.

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    17 min

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