Best Good And Substantial Podcasts (2024)

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: The Pirates lost what Greg Brown called one of the worst losses in Pirates history. They led 10-3 going into the 7th inning... and lost. Aroldis Chapman allowed three runs in the 8th and David Bednar gave up five runs in the 9th. Isaac Seumalo is reportedly out for a month after sustaining a pec injury in pra…

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Shelton's angry postgame comments, College Football Time Capsule 31:25

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: We hear what Derek Shelton said about the Pirates' disastrous 14-10 loss to Chicago. Shelton sounded as mad as maybe he's ever been as Pirates manager. Kevin Crews of Crews BBQ joined the show. Rib Fest is going on down at the North Shore beginning today. College Football picks for Pitt, Penn State, and West …

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Pirates reporter John Perrotto, Pitt reporter Chris Carter 36:32

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. It's one of the worst losses John has seen in a while, but the 1992 will always be the worst. John had some fascinating things to say about how Shelton and Cherington will be back. Chris thinks Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein are in a cl…

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93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn, our favorite teams 35:47

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff talked to Jaylen Warren and expects to be good to go in practice this week. Jeff thinks Russell Wilson still has skills and a great deep ball. Would you like a WNBA franchise to be in Pittsburgh?

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Could Pittsburgh support a WNBA team? Who are your favorite teams to support? 14:03

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Would you like a WNBA franchise to be in Pittsburgh?

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93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn 20:31

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Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff talked to Jaylen Warren and expects to be good to go in practice this week. Jeff thinks Russell Wilson still has skills and a great deep ball, but it's going to come down to the line and if he can stay healthy.

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Pitt reporter Chris Carter tells us what Pitt is going to do at quarterback 12:09

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Chris thinks Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein are in a close battle to be the starting QB and Holstein has closed the gap in the last few weeks. Chris thinks each will play in the next two games to determine who will start against West Virginia.

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Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reacts to the Pirates-Cubs series 24:22

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Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. It's one of the worst losses John has seen in a while, but the 1992 will always be the worst. John had some fascinating things to say about how Shelton and Cherington will be back. Shelton has been a good 'yes man' and only showed some frustration yesterday. Why are Billy Co…

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College Football Time Capsule 15:02

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College Football picks for Pitt, Penn State, and West Virginia this season. What will their final records be?

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What did Derek Shelton say about the Pirates' poor 14-10 loss? 11:02

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We hear what Derek Shelton said about the Pirates' disastrous 14-10 loss to Chicago. Shelton sounded as mad as maybe he's ever been as Pirates manager.

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Isaac Seumalo is reportedly out for a month after sustaining a pec injury in practice 16:19

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The offensive line continues to be depleted. Spencer Anderson and Mason McCormick will battle to be the starting left guard.

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One of the worst losses in Pirates history? This Pirates broadcaster thinks so 30:49

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The Pirates lost what Greg Brown called one of the worst losses in Pirates history. They led 10-3 going into the 7th inning... and lost. Aroldis Chapman allowed three runs in the 8th and David Bednar gave up five runs in the 9th. Is Derek Shelton on the hot seat??

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The Joe Starkey Show 8-28-2024 2:28:16

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The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise from Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

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Six pack, will the Pirates make internal changes 42:01

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates, Steelers, and Pitt six pack. Pitt's Heather Lyke is a finalist for the Northwestern AD job. How do you think Heather Lyke has done at Pitt? Paul thinks the job she's done is extremely overrated. The programs doing well now, the coaches weren't hired by Lyke. Paul thinks the Pirates aren't going to fi…

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Are expectations too low for the current Steelers, Deion Sanders bans a reporter 35:55

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Would you rather be the Steelers with the non-losing season streak or the Eagles with multiple coaches but trips to the Super Bowl? Deion Sanders and Colorado banned a reporter from the Denver Post who has been critical of the team.

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The Quiz Show, Dan Zangrilli would have kept Cruz at shortstop 41:11

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: The Quiz Show. Pirates injuries. Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan wouldn't have moved Oneil Cruz to center field now and thinks if Cruz was healthy last season they would have given him two full seasons to figure it out at short.

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Steelers star reporter Mark Kaboly, Steelers name Russell Wilson starting quarterback 29:07

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Steelers correspondent for ESPN's Pat McAfee Show, Mark Kaboly, joined and told us how Russell Wilson was going to be named the starter. Later on, Wilson officially became the starter for Week 1 against Atlanta.

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Russ QB1 9:52

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Mike Tomlin has confirmed what we all expected, Russell Wilson will start week 1.

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Pat McAfee Show Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly 10:04

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Mark thinks it would be difficult to pull off a Brandon Aiyuk deal now and is going to stick with what they have. Mark is also writing for WWE. Depth at receiver and corner are the two most glairing areas of weakness for the Steelers.

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Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli 19:30

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Dan wouldn't have moved Oneil Cruz to center field now and thinks if Cruz was healthy last season they would have given him two full seasons to figure it out at short.

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The Quiz Show 8-28-2024 21:40

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Today's quiz show: Does Paul win AGAIN?!

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Deion Sanders and Colorado banned a reporter from the Denver Post 18:28

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It's been a while since Colorado has been relevant, but some people are accusing Deion of being a bully towards reporters and bad with the media, despite formally working for NFL Network.

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Are expectations too low for Tomlin and the Steelers? 17:27

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Would you rather be the Steelers with the non-losing season streak or the Eagles with multiple coaches but trips to the Super Bowl? The Rams are up and down. Expectations are too low for Tomlin and the Steelers.

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Will the Pirates make significant changes? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle 12:09

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Paul thinks the Pirates aren't going to fire Derek Shelton, but Joe thinks there's a 75% chance. Fans weighed in on the Steelers roster issues. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

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Steelers, Pirates, and Pitt opening six pack 29:52

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Pitt's Heather Lyke is a finalist for the Northwestern AD job. How do you think Heather Lyke has done at Pitt? Paul thinks the job she's done is extremely overrated.

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Some artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar, Tattoo ink is under-regulated, scientists say, Sticky rice with pork belly

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This week the hosts examine a study that found some artificial sweeteners may raise our blood sugar, and they discuss the safety of tattoo inks. Plus, they share a delicious […]By Wisconsin Public Radio

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The Goodness—and Dangers—of the Law

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Bishop Robert Barron Friends, as Americans, we have a very ambiguous relationship to law. On the one hand, we are a nation of independently minded people; we don’t like the law imposing itself on us. At the same time—let’s face it—we are a hyper-litigious society. We see the same ambiguity about law—both its beauty and its shadow side—in our three …

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The Joe Starkey Show 8-27-2024 2:21:19

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The Joe Starkey Show with Paul Zeise from Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

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Oneil Cruz is becoming a center fielder, Steelers roster cuts 38:29

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Hour 1 with Paul Zeise: The Pirates are moving Oneil Cruz from shortstop to center field. We think it's a good move, but wonder if this is the right time to move Cruz to the outfield now instead of in the offseason. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is now the everyday shortstop. It's cut down day for the Steelers. We go over our expected 53-man roster, especiall…

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Andrew Destin talks Oneil Cruz in the OF, a trip around college football 34:15

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Hour 2 with Paul Zeise: Pirates reporter Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Andrew could see Liover Peguero being recalled to the majors to play some short with Oneil Cruz playing center field. Martavis Bryant was cut by the Commanders. Would you bring him back? What are the top stories in college football at the start of…

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The Derek Shelton Show, should the Steelers add this reciever? 32:39

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Hour 3 with Paul Zeise: Pirates manager Derek Shelton joined the show. Oneil Cruz is going to center field and Shelton views center as the best place for Cruz moving forward. Johan Oviedo is progressing well recovering from Tommy John Surgery and will be limited in his work to be healthy for next season. Ke'Bryan Hayes is going through additional t…

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Pirates analyst Michael McKenry on Cruz, Davis, The Derek Shelton Show 35:54

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Hour 4 with Paul Zeise: Pirates analyst Michael McKenry joined the show. Michael doesn't think it's going to be as big of a transition than people think for Oneil Cruz to become a center fielder. The Derek Shelton Show.

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Pirates analyst Michael McKenry thinks Cruz will be good in the outfield 16:21

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Pirates analyst Michael McKenry joined the show. Michael doesn't think it's going to be as big of a transition than people think for Oneil Cruz to become a center fielder. Michael thought Cruz could possibly do well as a left fielder.

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hould the Steelers add WR Noah Brown? 13:09

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Who are some players that have been cut you're interested in the Steelers adding?

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The Derek Shelton Show 8-27-2024 19:48

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Oneil Cruz is going to center field and Shelton views center as the best place for Cruz moving forward. Johan Oviedo is progressing well recovering from Tommy John Surgery and will be limited in his way back.

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Around the 2024 college football world 9:29

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Martavis Bryant was cut by the Commanders. Would you bring him back? What are the top stories in college football at the start of 2024?

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Pirates reporter Andrew Destin reacts to Oneil Cruz moving to the outfield 24:45

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Andrew could see Liover Peguero being recalled to the majors to play some short with Oneil Cruz playing center field. Paul thinks Henry David should start playing at first. Andrew thinks, off major surgery, Endy Rodriguez should be considered at first base.

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It's cut down day for the Steelers 16:55

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We go over our expected 53-man roster, especially on offense. There are not expected to be a lot of surprises to make the roster this season.

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The Pirates are moving Oneil Cruz to center field 21:33

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We think it's a good move, but wonder if this is the right time to move Cruz to the outfield now instead of in the offseason. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is now the everyday shortstop.

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The Goodness—and Dangers—of the Law 14:47

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Friends, as Americans, we have a very ambiguous relationship to law. On the one hand, we are a nation of independently minded people; we don’t like the law imposing itself on us. At the same time—let’s face it—we are a hyper-litigious society. We see the same ambiguity about law—both its beauty and its shadow side—in our three readings today.…

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The Joe Starkey Show 8-26-2024 2:25:22

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The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani from Monday, August 26th, 2024

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Football begins, there was never a QB competition 41:16

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani: The Steelers season is here and Russell Wilson is the starting quarterback. On a scale of 1-5, how good will Russell Wilson be this season? A ton of people believe Justin Fields should be the starter. Joe is adamant Russell Wilson will have a good year, but is 48% sure he won't.…

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Do you have confidence in Wilson, La Canfora thinks Wilson is DONE 36:45

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani: Are you confident in Russell Wilson this season? The quarterback competition was never a true competition. Jason La Canfora thinks Russell Wilson is done and Wilson ALSO thinks he's done. We don't believe that, but he does continue to check the ball down more than before. Dan Orlovsky thought if the Steeler…

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Bob's showdown, who's going for the better record Judge or Ohtani? 36:44

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani: Bob's Showdown: college football, Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, and more. What would be the greater accomplishment? Aaron Judge breaking his own home run record, or Shohei Ohtani and the first 50/50 season in history?

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Who will make the 53-man team?? 30:35

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani: Chuks Okorafor was flagged three times for illegal formation in New England's last preseason game when the ref said 'once again number 77' and was really bad for the Patriots. Our 53-man roster projection.

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