Cook And Poni

We say goodbye to IT, our intern Trent Lunden.

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.

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.

Listen to the latest segment of the Bechtold Breakdown.

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

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.

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.

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?

The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise from Thursday, August 15th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: It keeps getting worse and worse for the Pirates and they have lost 10 in a row. Who needs to be held accountable?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Callers weigh in on the Pirates' collapse and freefall.  11:45 - Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Physicality was the main takeaway from Latrobe. Jeff thinks change is possible for the Pirates if this bad stretch of baseball continues.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: John would keep Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington through the end of the season and make any necessary changes after the year. John said Bob Nutting doesn't like change. An MLB rule change for starting pitchers?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: The Quiz Show. New York Times bestselling author Ian O'Connor joined the show. Ian talked to Aaron Rodgers and 250 other people on a Rodgers biography. They talked in his backyard in Malibu about Rodgers' family and others.

New York Times bestselling author Ian O'Connor joined the show. Ian talked to Aaron Rodgers and 250 other people on a Rodgers biography. They talked in his backyard in Malibu about Rodgers' family and others.

This week's edition of The Quiz Show.

ESPN is reporting that MLB is considering a rule where starting pitchers would be required to pitch at least six innings, unless a pitcher goes over 100 pitches, gives up four or more runs, or is injured and has to go on the IL. Should MLB do this???

John would keep Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington through the end of the season and make any necessary changes after the year. John said Bob Nutting doesn't like change. Cherington was limited at the deadline, but what can Pirates fans point to next season to feel good about?

Physicality was the main takeaway from Latrobe. The Bills and Steelers are holding a joint practice and is closed to the public today. Jeff thinks change is possible for the Pirates if this bad stretch of baseball continues.

Pirates fans air their frustrating over the 10-game losing streak.

Fans are disappointed with the collapse the Pirates continue to embark on in August. Longtime fans are saying they feel betrayed by this team and the Pirates.