In this episode, we will cover arguably the biggest moment in the history of sports. It was a play that gave Pittsburgh the most improbable championship win in its history, and it's still celebrated annually to this day: the 1960 World Series a...

What would you call a Steelers player who threw tantrums on the field, repeatedly took selfish penalties, spit on a reporter, and quit on his team? Most people call him the greatest Steeler in the history of the franchise! In this episode, we e...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Will the Steelers make Justin Fields their 2025 QB, and if so, what are they waiting for? Do the Pens have any shot at the playoffs? We...

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 narr...

There is no figure in Pittsburgh sports history who is more beloved than The Chief, and over the course of doing this podcast, we have uncovered a bunch of stories that show why that is. In this episode, we will share those stories as we rememb...

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 thi...

The Pittsburgh Spirit captured the hearts of fans in the 1980’s and made indoor soccer a must-see sporting event. At their peak, the Spirit were so popular that they even outdrew the Penguins in attendance! We talk to Spirit historian Patrick M...

There are a handful of sports figures who found success and fame in Pittsburgh, but then saw their careers quickly take a turn for the worse. We delve into the moments that led to their downfall - whether it was self-destructive behavior, unexp...

Our hosts take a pause from talking about Pittsburgh sports history to chat about some current events. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? What does Pitt do after their recent collapse? How do we feel about the College Football Playof...

Between 1974 and 1989, the Penguins played 42 games in Philadelphia and never won even once! After 15 years of ineptitude, the Pens not only broke the streak but forever altered the trajectory of the two franchises for decades to come.<...

This week's podcast takes us back to 1996, when the Steelers faced a dilemma at the QB position after their Super Bowl starter headed into free agency. They had to choose between signing or drafting a QB, paying the one they had, or choosing fr...

In 1989, the Steelers were coming off of their worst season in ages. Not much was expected of them, especially after losing their first two games of the season by a combined score of 92-10! But then something truly remarkable happened - Chuck N...

Experts say the best way to process trauma is to talk about it, and we Pitt football fans have experienced a lot of gut-wrenching moments over the post-Dorsett/Marino years! If you or your loved ones have been hurt by Pitt football like we have...

Tis the season for some Pittsburgh sports holiday memories! The Steelers, Penguins, and Pitt have all had some memorable moments on Christmas and Thanksgiving. We will celebrate those moments and remember our favorite fan memories as well. Grab...

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 Pitt...

Pittsburgh is a town where people have each other’s back, and that spirit has been embodied by the sports figures who have played here. In this episode, we will celebrate some of the most beautiful acts of kindness in Pittsburgh sports history....

There is nothing more exciting in sports than overtime. The game is all on the line and in sudden death, the end can come out of nowhere. In this episode, we dive into the heart-pounding world of overtime games to recount the greatest wins and ...

In this episode, we celebrate the legendary life and career of Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris. Franco made a huge impact on the field, and his influence on the Pittsburgh community along with his enduring legacy as a philanthropist made h...

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 champio...

We are excited to announce an all new book detailing the history of the Steelers-Ravens rivalry! In this episode, we will give you a preview of the book by covering arguably the most memorable year between the two teams - the epic 2008 season. ...

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 of 2005-21 brought a second wa...

The 1997 Steelers season featured thrilling comebacks and a near Super Bowl trip, and arguably the best player on that team was LB Levon Kirkland. Levon joins the show this week to relive that magical season and to share some fascinating behind...

We revisit the inaugural Winter Classic, an unforgettable game with a thrilling finish. It was not only a coming out party young stars Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin, but also a moment that would set a new tradition for the NHL a...

Gabriel Rivera is known for one thing in Pittsburgh: the guy who the Steelers selected over Dan Marino in the draft. The fact that Rivera's career then ended abruptly due to a poor personal decision makes his name even more of a sore spot among...

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 dispositi...