Pittsburgh Sports Memories

False Narratives in Pittsburgh Sports

April 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Did the Steelers really get handed Super Bowl XL by the refs? Were the Pirates really handicapped by MLB’s lack of a salary cap? Did AB only go nuts after that Vontaze Burfict hit? In this episode, we’ll attempt to debunk some of the false narratives from throughout Pittsburgh sports history. Will you agree with our assessment of these narratives being false, and will we even agree with each other? Tune it to find out! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follo...

Defunct Pittsburgh Sports Venues

March 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

There were places where some of the most cherished and legendary Pittsburgh sports moments happened. Unfortunately they all saw there prime come and go, and they now only exist in the memories of the fans who attended those famous games. On this episode we will cover the many sports venues throughout the history of Pittsburgh and recall some of the iconic moments that happened at them. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text M...

The Great QB Dilemma

March 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

The Steelers just lost their Super Bowl quarterback and they have no definitive choice to replace him. Sound familiar? The Steelers of course face this dilemma today, but they actually faced the same dilemma once before back in 1996. The questions were very similar: do they go with an unproven guy on the roster, do they go with a guy who had high pedigree in college, do they go with a veteran, or do they draft someone? In this episode, we will revisit that 1996 season and talk about the deci...

Rise and Fall Stories with Uncle Steve

February 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

"I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself." - Mark Twain Some sports figures found success and fame in Pittsburgh, and then promptly saw their careers come crashing down. Much like good ole Sam Clemens, we feel compelled to tell these stories ourselves. So enjoy our look back at an anthology of short stories about the rise and fall of some well-known and some lesser-known Pittsburgh sports personalities. Connect with the show: Visit us on...

Guys You Forgot Played for Pittsburgh

February 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

What do the guy who made the greatest tackle in Super Bowl history, the guy who hit the most famous homerun of the past 40 years, and the guy who Mike Tomlin tried to trip on his way to the endzone all have in common? They all played for a Pittsburgh team at one point in their careers. In this episode we will look back at some famous sports names who you may have forgotten spent part of their career as a member of a Pittsburgh team. How many of these guys will you remember? Connect with the...

Overtime!

January 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

There is nothing more exciting than overtime. It's all on the line and in sudden death, the end can come out of nowhere. On this episode we will examine the good and the heartbreaking overtime games in Pittsburgh sports history. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Steelers Go All In For a Championship

January 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

The Steelers are known today for building consistently competitive teams through the draft and measured free agent signings, but it wasn’t always that way. There was a time when the Steelers decided to go for broke in an effort to win a championship. The man they picked to lead this effort was a brilliant tactician who had won two championships elsewhere, but he was also a chain-smoking alcoholic whose impulsivity threatened to bring the whole thing down. The ramifications of this experiment...

Pittsburgh’s Second Golden Age

December 27, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

When a great sports moments are happening, one does not always think to pause to see the bigger picture. Every so often a run of iconic players, moments, and championships all happen in a compact space of time simultaneously. In Pittsburgh the 1970’s saw that kind of a run, and then the current Pittsburgh sports era brought a second wave. We will look at how we may have just experienced one of Pittsburgh's greatest sports ages and how, sadly, it appears to be coming to an end. Connect with ...

Biggest Personalities in Pittsburgh Sports History

December 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

In this episode we will look at the Pittsburgh sports characters who were larger than life. Some of these players were hall of famers and some saw their careers here flame out quickly, but all of them captivated fans with their unique disposition. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Winter Classic 2008: The Penguins Coming Out Party

November 29, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

The NHL takes the party outside and the Penguins and Sabres play a classic game for the ages. We will look back at the inaugural Winter Classic in 2008 - a game that was not only a coming out party for the league and its young stars Crosby, Letang, and Malkin, but also a moment that would set a new tradition for the NHL as well. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

When the Penguins Joined the Red Army

November 15, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the famed Russian Red Army hockey team needed financial help to stay afloat. The help came from an unlikely partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins. What followed was an incredibly strange journey as Pittsburgh capitalism tried to entrench itself in the new “wild west” Russia with a cast of characters which included actor Michael J. Fox, vice president Al Gore, the Russian mafia, and the Walt Disney company! Connect with the show: Visit us o...

The Three Coaches

November 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Some organizations have lots of turnover. Since the start of the Super Bowl era the Steelers have had three head coaches. We will compare the success that each head coach has had over their tenure and determine which coach had the greatest impact on the franchise. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

58 Fun Facts About Pittsburgh Sports

October 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

We will (attempt to) regale you with many fascinating and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history. Impress your friends with the vast wealth of trivia that you will glean from this enlightening episode! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Nobody Rivals Pitt

October 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Even a bad season can be salvaged with a big win over your rival, and without these rivalries sports would be pretty boring. On this episode we look at some of the memorable rivalry games that Pitt has had over the years. As a fan your second favorite team is the one that's playing your biggest rival. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

History of the Steelers-Bengals Rivalry

September 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

When people think of fierce Steelers rivalries throughout the years, they often think of the Ravens, Browns, Raiders, or even Cowboys. But the Steelers have played more games against the Bengals in the past 50 years than they have any other team, and the rivalry has seen its share of big moments and extreme hatred. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Pittsburgh Media Legends

September 06, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

On this episode it’s all about the stinking media as we will cover the many radio, print and TV personalities who brought us closer to our favorite teams. Some shocked us while some informed us with inside information. And some had a voice and personality that was distinctly Pittsburgh. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Homegrown Stars Who Had Success Elsewhere

August 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Staying home is great but sometimes you have to leave home to have a great adventure. Plenty of people who have been born and raised in Western PA went on to have great success elsewhere. In this episode we will look at the sports stars and personalities who went on to have most of their success elsewhere. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Top 20 In-Game Mistakes (Part 2)

August 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this two-part episode, we will countdown the biggest on the field blunders in Pittsburgh sports history. There are some which we can laugh about and some which still evoke strong emotion, but all remind us that indeed no one is perfect. Part Two: Mistakes 10 thru 1 Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Sen...

Top 20 In-Game Mistakes (Part 1)

July 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this two-part episode, we will countdown the biggest on the field blunders in Pittsburgh sports history. There are some which we can laugh about and some which still evoke strong emotion, but all remind us that indeed no one is perfect. Part One: Mistakes 20 thru 11 Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Se...

Favorite Games

July 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Some games bring a championship and some games feature an iconic memorable moment. The games we are covering in this episode do not necessarily fall into that category, but they are games which will always hold a special place in our hearts. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Steelers Soap Opera Season

June 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

The 2017 Steelers were poised for a Super Bowl run. They put together one of the top three records in the history of the franchise, and as the season wore on it became clear that there was only one thing that could stop them from capturing a seventh world championship - their own dysfunctional drama. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Pittsburgh Sports Traditions

June 14, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Many teams and cities have traditions but none are quite as memorable as the ones in Pittsburgh (admittedly we may be a little biased). On this episode of our podcast, we will look at our favorite traditions of the past and present. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

How Two Fans Nearly Destroyed the Pirates

May 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Dale Shiffman and Kevin Koch were die-hard Pirates fans who found themselves entrenched in one of Major League Baseball’s biggest ever scandals - one that threatened to wipe their favorite team off the map forever. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Pittsburgh vs The Refs

May 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

As English poet Alexander Pope once said to “err is human but to forgive is divine” but hey a championship wasn't on the line so what did he know. We will cover the many times the officials have made calls that have gone for or against our favorite local teams, and maybe find some emotional catharsis and closure along the way. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Top 10 ALMOST Miracle Plays

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

We will look at 10 plays that, had things gone just a little bit differently, would have been celebrated as iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Sports Franchises That Aren’t Here Anymore

April 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Not all pro sports teams in Pittsburgh have had the staying power like the Pirates, Penguins, or Steelers. Much like Westview Park, Service Merchandise, or Metropol, some teams have come and gone. In this episode we will cover the pro sports franchises that didn’t make it. Some won championships and some didn’t but all left a memory that won’t be forgotten soon. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Mario’s Triumphant Return

April 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Mario Lemieux shocked the sports world when he came out of retirement in 2000-01. What followed was a memorable deep run into the postseason for the Penguins, including the single most improbable moment in Pittsburgh sports history. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Close But No NBA Star

March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

The 2002-03 Pitt basketball season was a breakthrough year for the Panthers which saw them accomplish many firsts, but it ended in what would become an all to familiar fashion. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Steelers vs Broncos

March 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

No two teams in the AFC have faced off in more playoff matchups over the years than the Steelers and Broncos, yet few fans of either team think of each other as true rivals. We’ll look back on the storied history between these two clubs and question whether or not this should be considered as one the NFL’s best rivalries. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Top 10 Most Pitt Losses Ever

February 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

“Pitt Loss” (noun): the art of blowing a game in the most inexplicably heartbreaking way possible, each time setting a new previously unheard of standard for disaster. The Pitt football team has provided us with many of these losses over the years. In this episode, we will rank the top 10. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Alternate Timelines

February 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Drawing inspiration from Back to the Future II, we will look back at some significant moments in Pittsburgh sports history and present an alternate timeline for what may have happened had things gone differently. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The 2005 Steelers (Part 3): Champions At Last

January 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

No team had ever won a Super Bowl as a #6 seed in the playoffs, but the 2005 Steelers defied history and finally won one for the thumb. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The 2005 Steelers (Part 2): Serious as a Heart Attack!

January 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

In the 2005 playoffs, the Steelers and Colts played one of the greatest games in NFL history. As a huge road underdog who few believed could win, the Steelers came in with a lot to prove. What resulted was a tense and unbelievable ending which was quite literally heart stopping. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The 2005 Steelers (Part 1): Road to One for the Thumb

December 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

It had been 25 years since the Steelers had won a championship. There had been some close calls. It would take an improbable run through the regular season to even make the playoffs. We recall the highs and lows that would set the stage for the Steelers' success. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Day the Baseball Died

December 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

In this episode we’ll look back at a magical era of baseball that came crashing to a halt with the single worst moment in the history of Pittsburgh sports. Sid Bream’s slide was a moment that not only ended a championship dream, but also killed an entire pro sports franchise for decades to come. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

November 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

The 2016 Pitt football season can be summed up into three categories of games and topics: the good, the bad, and the ugly. It was probably the most stereotypical Pitt football season with unexpected wins and head scratching losses. Instead of reviewing chronologically, we will look at this season in the three themes mentioned in the title. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Kordell Stewart: Don’t Call Me Slash

November 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Kordell Stewart was an exciting player who had his ups and downs and left a complicated legacy. In this episode we will examine his controversial career and also his slash role where he contributed immediately playing wide receiver and running back and even punting. He was promoted to starting QB, and after some inconsistent years and another failed championship game, he fell out of favor and eventually left Pittsburgh without ever winning a championship. Connect with the show: Visit us o...

Bill Cowher’s “Best” Season

October 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher took the Steelers to 6 AFC Championship Games and 2 Super Bowls. But he says that his best ever season was one where the team accomplished neither of those feats. Which season was it? We’ll discuss in this episode. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Man Who Saved Pitt Football

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

When Johnny Majors came to Pitt, the school had not had a winning season in years, much less a national championship or a Heisman trophy winner. By the end of his first tenure as the head football coach, the program would have all three. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Return of Stanley (2016 Penguins)

September 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

When the 2015-16 season began, the Penguins were a franchise in total disarray. By the end of the season, they were champions. We’ll take a look at the long road back to glory for Sidney Crosby and the Pens. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Ultimate Pittsburgh Sports Bracket

September 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

We put together an March Madness-style bracket consisting of the best teams in Pittsburgh sports history. Who made the final four and who came out on top as the best team ever? Listen to our latest episode to find out. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Forgotten Steelers Playoff Game

August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

The Steelers once hosted a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers that featured the wildest start in NFL history, crazy momentum swings, a last minute comeback, and a longstanding rift between two of the most famous Steeler players ever. It should have been one of the more memorable games in team history. Instead the events of that day have been mostly forgotten. Why? Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Memorable Pittsburgh Sports Moments

August 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

Pittsburgh sports history is full of great moments, both on and off the field. Some delivered a championship, some helped launched dynasties, and some had ripple effects for years to come. These are moments that have entered into the Pittsburgh sports psyche and beyond. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

20 Years of Suck

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Between 1993 and 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates set a pro sports record by posting 20 consecutive losing seasons. What happened? We’ll delve into the many lowlights of the biggest embarrassment in sports history. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Chief

July 13, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

A look at Art Rooney Sr., the founder and patriarch of the Steelers. We will review his extraordinary personal skills along with his total lack of knowledge or competence of running the football team, and we’ll talk about how he kept the team in business during the lean years to the ultimate triumph of the 1970’s. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The B Team

June 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Pittsburgh sports history is full of great teams featuring superstar players, but much of the success that those teams have had would not have been possible without a supporting cast. In this episode we’ll list our favorite players who were not big stars but who left an indelible mark during their time in Pittsburgh. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Ben's Rookie Season (2004 Steelers)

June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Rookie quarterbacks ending winning streaks, missed field goals, and the greatest regular season record in team history. A season with a disappointing ending that is one of the most memorable in history. The 2004 Steelers season proves the old saying its always darkest before the dawn. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

The Goal That Saved the Pens

June 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

We’ll look back at one of the most dramatic moments in Penguins history. It's a goal that - according to some (including Jaromir Jagr, the guy who scored it) - literally saved the franchise from extinction. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

Dark Ages of Steelers Football

May 18, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

We’ll take a look at the pre-1970’s Steelers, a franchise which was (unlike today) consistently one of the worst in football. The phrase often associated with those teams was "same old Steelers". But this era also featured a lot of interesting stories and characters you may have never known about. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Send us a Text Message.

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