Best Andrew McAfee Podcasts (2024)

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Wednesday morning six pack. Seven years is a long time in the NFL. Mitch Keller pitched a gem yesterday with seven scoreless innings and nine strikeouts. Would you trade Keller for a very good young hitter? Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show.

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Broderick Jones spoke on his injury concern, a heated Barry Bonds topic 53:55

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: We hear from Broderick Jones and the elbow injury he is going through. Jones said the offensive line is a physical position and made it seem like it's much more physical in Pittsburgh. Barry Bonds is being inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame this weekend. Joe and Paul get into a HEATED argument over Bonds …

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Wheel of Ball, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly on the o-line 24:57

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Matt Koll joins for today's edition of the Wheel of Ball. Who will be the Steelers starting QB in late December? Do you believe in the Pirates front office? Pat McAfee Show Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly of WWE joined the show. Mark isn't worried about the offensive line and thinks they will be ok this season.…

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Dan Zangrilli on the need for a reset with the Bucs, Quiz Show 24:05

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan wonders how Ke'Bryan Hayes' severe back injury has snuck up on them. It's very bizarre to him. Thoughts on Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski. The Quiz Show.

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The Quiz Show 8-21-2024 9:24

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This week's edition of The Quiz Show with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Dan Zangrilli.

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Pirates pre and post host Dan Zangrilli 14:41

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Dan wonders how Ke'Bryan Hayes' severe back injury has snuck up on them. It's very bizzare to him. Thoughts on Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski.

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Steelers correspondent for the Pat McAfee Show Mark Kaboly joins 10:04

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Mark isn't worried about the offensive line and thinks they will be ok this season. He believes Russell Wilson will start every game this season.

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Wheel of Ball, featuring Matt Koll! 14:53

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Matt Koll joins for today's edition of the Wheel of Ball. Who will be the Steelers starting QB in late December?

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A heated Barry Bonds debate 34:07

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Barry Bonds is being inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame this weekend. Joe and Paul get into a HEATED argument over Bonds and Paul defends Bonds over all steroid players.

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How concerned are you with Broderick Jones and his play against Buffalo? 19:47

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Jones said the offensive line is a physical position and made it seem like it's much more physical in Pittsburgh. What is Pat Meyer's resume and is he the right guy to help grow this young offensive line?

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Seven years is a long time in the NFL... It's an eternity 17:12

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That's how long it's been since the Steelers have won a playoff game. The national media doesn't seem to understand that. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. A Barry Bonds rookie card is Starkey's Card of the Week.

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Starkey Six Pack 26:53

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A six pack full of Steelers and Pirates news.

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Finding the Friction Sweet Spot with MIT's Renée Richardson Gosline 39:41

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The conventional wisdom in business is that friction is a bad thing that must be removed for processes to move forward smoothly. In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, Whitney Jennings has a fascinating conversation with MIT researcher and head of the Human-First AI group at the school's Initiative on the Digital Economy, Renée Richardson Gosline.…

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The Joe Starkey Show 8-20-2024 2:31:09

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The full Joe Starkey Show from Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

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Is there enough excitement for the season? 50:00

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Are people excited for the Steelers season? There seems to have been more excitement in the offseason than the upcoming season. Maybe we're putting too much stock into the preseason. The Steelers don't have much excitement after two preseason games and more questions than answers at quarterback.…

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Andrew Destin joins to discuss next step for the Pirates, Wheel of Ball 27:18

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: We discuss the downfall the Pirates continue to experience and if Henry Davis should be here. Andrew thinks Mike Burrows could possibly be here. Free association. Wheel of Ball.

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Pirates manager Derek Shelton, Starkey's mailbag 45:26

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pirates manager Derek Shelton joined the show. Jared Jones is making a rehab start today and the Pirates will see where he's at to potentially return. The Pirates are adamant they won't shut down Paul Skenes, but Shelton said they'll be careful with how they limit his workload. Starkey's mailbag.…

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Are the 2024 Steelers that much better than last year? 28:24

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Starkey believes this is a fringe playoff team, at best, unless Russell Wilson plays significantly well. How far of a step is this team from last season?

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How big of a concern is Broderick Jones? 11:28

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What is a realistic outcome for the Steelers this season? We don't see many positives right now and Broderick Jones is a big concern.

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How different really are the 2024 Steelers compared to last season? 16:56

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Starkey believes this is a fringe playoff team, at best, unless Russell Wilson plays significantly well. How far of a step is this team from last season? Callers weighed in on Mike Tomlin and the moves the Steelers made in the offseason.

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A dive into Starkey's mailbag 17:29

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It's intergalactically read.

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Pirates manager Derek Shelton - The Derek Shelton Show 24:55

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The Pirates are adamant they won't shut down Paul Skenes, but Shelton said they'll be careful with how they limit his workload. Ke'Bryan Hayes is seeing a doctor and identifying the main issue is a priority.

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Today's Wheel of Ball! 5:20

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Today's Wheel of Ball full of NFL and NHL topics.

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Andrew Destin - Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pirates shortcomings 21:57

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We discuss the downfall the Pirates continue to experience and if Henry Davis should be here. Yasmani Grandal is Paul Skenes' personal catcher this season but if Skenes is shut down, there's no use for Grandal and Davis should be here.

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Fired up Steelers fans aren't very optomistic 21:00

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The Steelers don't have much excitement after two preseason games and more questions than answers at quarterback. Are you optimistic?

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Are you excited for the Steeler season? 28:59

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Wilson or Fields? There seems to have been more excitement in the offseason than the upcoming season.

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The Joe Starkey Show 8-19-2024 2:19:53

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The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani from Monday, August 19th, 2024

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Who should be the starting quarterback? Aiyuk watch, still going not strong 42:41

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani: The Steelers offense looked poor against Buffalo in the second preseason game. Wilson or Fields? Is there really a quarterback battle? What's the latest in the never-ending Brandon Aiyuk saga?

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Who will be the more successful? A QB trip around the NFL 42:45

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani: Who will throw more touchdowns in the rest of their career: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, Josh Dobbs, or Mitch Trubisky? Who will be the best rookie quarterback this season?

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Bob's showdown, should the Pirates shut down Skenes for a year of control? 32:28

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani: Bob's Showdown. Which second-year Steeler will make the biggest jump? Why hasn't Sidney Crosby signed yet? If Paul Skenes doesn't finish first or second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, he will have another year of service time with the Pirates and not lose it.…

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Ke'Bryan Hayes' back issues, Paul's big gift for Joe 21:57

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani: Joe is baffled by what's going on with Ke'Bryan Hayes and his back injury. Jason Mackey talked to Hayes, who said it hurts for him to turn. Tyreek Hill thinks he could beat the fastest man in the world, USA sprinter Noah Lyles, in a race. Paul gifted Joe a signed hat.…

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Paul helped Joe get his hat signed by Josh Allen 5:08

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Tyreek Hill thinks he could beat the fastest man in the world, USA sprinter Noah Lyles, in a race. Paul gifted Joe a signed hat.

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Ke'Bryan Hayes' back injury sounds way worse than we think 16:48

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Joe is baffled by what's going on with Ke'Bryan Hayes and his back injury. Jason Mackey talked to Hayes, who said it hurts for him to turn.

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Should the Pirates shut down Paul Skenes and try to preserve a year of service? 12:46

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If Paul Skenes doesn't finish first or second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, he will have another year of service time with the Pirates and not lose it. Should the Pirates shut down Skenes and try to gain the extra year by a few players passing Skenes for ROY?

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Bob's Showdown 19:42

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Which second-year Steeler will make the biggest jump? Why hasn't Sidney Crosby signed yet? Which Penguin is due for the biggest bounceback? Erik Karlsson and Ryan Graves need to respond.

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A look around the NFL 13:52

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Who will be the best rookie quarterback this season? Joe sees a race for Rookie of the Year between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. Best rookie coach? Worst position for a rookie coach?

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Which QB will throw for more touchdowns moving forward 28:52

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Who will throw more touchdowns in the rest of their career: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, Josh Dobbs, or Mitch Trubisky?

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Do the Steelers NEED Brandon Aiyuk? 10:55

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What's the latest in the never-ending Brandon Aiyuk saga? San Francisco wants a player back and one of the players desired by the 49ers is Pat Freiermuth.

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Is there truly a battle between Wilson and Fields? 31:45

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The Steelers offense looked poor against Buffalo in the second preseason game. Wilson or Fields? Is there really a camp battle?

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Bob Walk joins, a farewell to Intern Trent 34:33

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Hour four with Donny football. Bob said the Pirates have to turn around quickly so the last month of the season doesn't turn into tryouts for other players. Bob would keep David Bednar as the closer and think it would be 'a look of panic' to pull him without any physical or velocity issues. We say goodbye to IT, our intern Trent Lunden.…

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The Bechtold Breakdown, Social Media Director Ben Tenuta joined the show 34:31

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Hour three with Donny Football. The Bechtold breakdown; Audacy Pittsburgh Social Media Director Ben Tenuta joined the show. Dan Zangrilli reached out to Ben during his sophomore year at Point Park and has moved his way up in the industry. Ben started by shooting his high school (Belle Vernon's) football team and his own show featuring local busines…

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Donny is high on Russell Wilson, should Paul Skenes be shut down? Pickett struggled for Philly 33:25

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Hour 1 with Donny Football: Donny is in for the guys and live at Old Stonewall today as Joe and Paul take part in the golf outing. Donny believes in Russell Wilson more than many others do. Should the Pirates shut down Paul Skenes at some point this season? Check in on Kenny Pickett... not great. Pickett averaged 0.7 air yards in the game which is …

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A farewell to IT 8:55

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We say goodbye to IT, our intern Trent Lunden.

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Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show 25:37

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Bob said the Pirates have to turn around quickly so the last month of the season doesn't turn into tryouts for other players. Bob would keep David Bednar as the closer and think it would be 'a look of panic' to pull him without any physical or velocity issues.

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Social Media Director Ben Tenuta joined the show 16:43

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Dan Zangrilli reached out to Ben during his sophomore year at Point Park and has moved his way up in the industry. Ben started by shooting his high school (Belle Vernon's) football team and his own show featuring local businesses.

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The Bechtold Breakdown 18:31

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Listen to the latest segment of the Bechtold Breakdown.

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Steelers-Bills white hot takes 8:47

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Donny and Austin give their hot takes on the upcoming Pre-season game this Saturday against the Bills.

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Ray Fittipaldo joins to talk preseason football 27:11

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Troy Fautanu is still injured but appears to still be the starting right tackle, even though Ray thinks it could push Fautanu back a few weeks. Ray would let Jones, Frazier, and Fautanu play and let them make mistakes and grow together.

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Kenny Pickett struggled in his second Eagles game 9:50

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Check in on Kenny Pickett... not great. Pickett averaged 0.7 air yards in the game which is basically throwing the ball to the line of scrimmage. We can't believe it's gotten this bad for Pickett.

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