Cook And Poni

(5-6 The Whole Joe Starkey Show with Joe, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani) Joe has a plan in place to call in to Bob's show on Saturday morning and he has no idea when he will enact said plan, but it is in motion. Moving along to Paul Skenes possibly making his MLB debut Friday. Will it happen? Did Livvy Dunne spoil the news with her social media post? Is Paul Skenes the prospect with the biggest hype around his debut in Pittsburgh sports?  What in the world is a "Mackey Planner"? The Miami Marlins traded Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. Why couldn't the Pirates have made that deal? Arraez, a two time batting champion, was traded for a few prospects. Would you have done the same deal? Is there actually tension between Mike Sullivan and Kyle Dubas? Josh Yohe said absolutely not even though other reports say there is. The panel is split on whether or not there is tension between the coach and general manager. The Todd Reirden firing seemed to be the reason for the reported rift. Was firing Reirden the right ca

(Hour 1 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani) Joe has a plan in place to call in to Bob's show on Saturday morning and he has no idea when he will enact said plan, but it is in motion. Moving along to Paul Skenes possibly making his MLB debut Friday. Will it happen? Did Livvy Dunne spoil the news with her social media post? Is Paul Skenes the prospect with the biggest hype around his debut in Pittsburgh sports?  What in the world is a "Mackey Planner"? The Miami Marlins traded Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. Why couldn't the Pirates have made that deal? Arraez, a two time batting champion, was traded for a few prospects. Would you have done the same deal?

(Hour 2 with Joe Stakey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani) Is there actually tension between Mike Sullivan and Kyle Dubas? Josh Yohe said absolutely not even though other reports say there is. The panel is split on whether or not there is tension between the coach and general manager. The Todd Reirden firing seemed to be the reason for the reported rift. Was firing Reirden the right call?   The Tom Brady roast on Netflix last night was funny at times. Was there a line that should not have been crossed? Is there a thing as too much swearing in comedy? We took a few phone calls about the Penguins. 

(Hour 3 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani) A Bob Pompeani Showdown! Is Lebron James a 'coach killer'? Looking at the NBA and NHL playoff pictures after the first round.  Reviewing some of the jokes from the Tom Brady roast. Snoop Dogg bought a Bowl Game and renamed it "The Gin and Juice Bowl". The NFL Schedule release may be delayed. Who do you think the Steelers will open with? Joe says Rod Woodson is a top ten NFL player of all time after watching the documentary on him. 

(Hour 4 with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani) Reviewing more of the Brady Roast. The show goes off the rails. As per usual. Is there tension between the guys? We get Bob's take on Najee Harris not getting his option picked up. Joe asks the guys to name the best baseball players in their opinion. Bob and Joe say Shohei Ohtani and Paul says Barry Bonds. A quick Texts in the City.

Examining the next round of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. Bob proposes a long term extension for Paul Skenes, can it be done?

There are conflcting reports about the 'rift' between the Penguins General Manager and Head coach. Do you believe it?

Should the Pirates have made that trade for a two time batting champion? What would have been the Pirates eqvuilivant of the trade?

Will Paul Skenes debut this weekend? Did Livvy Dunne spoil the news?

The full Joe Starkey Show with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise from Friday May 3rd, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Friday Starkey Six Pack. Najee Harris didn't receive his fifth-year option. We were surprised, but Zeise and Starkey called for this to be the case. We have to think with a new mindset with Omar Khan in charge and we should have been suspicious the Steelers waited and didn't pick up the option.  Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK thinks if Mike Sullivan is  so adamant his assistant coaches have to stay, there should be real conversations about Sullivan. Would this be an easier way for Sullivan to get out of Pittsburgh? What's the difference between the Penguins and Washington right now? Not much. Free association. TK thinks Joel Blomqvist will be the main goalie at some point next season. Pitt great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Russ Grimm joined the show. The center is a significant part to an offensive line's comradery and Russ mentioned how his young offensive line in Washington thrived despite their age. The Steelers will have a very young line,

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Ray was surprised the Steelers didn't pick up the fifth-year option on Najee Harris. If Mike Tomlin wanted it to happen, the Steelers would have picked it up. Ray thinks this is Najee's last year in Pittsburgh. Starkey would give the franchise tag to Najee if he has a Derrick Henry-type season and not give him guaranteed money two years from now. 1,300 scrimmage years and 10 touchdowns would be a great year for Najee in Ray's mind. He thinks Jaylen Warren will receive more carries than Najee. Free association with Ray's answers and our own in-depth analysis. 

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Kyle Dubas has fired associate coach Todd Reirden, effective immediately. Reidren was in charge of the power play that finished 30th in the NHL. What changes need to happen next?  Callers weigh in on Najee Harris including a fiery exchange between Starkey and a caller, Daryll. 

Callers weigh in on Najee Harris including a fiery exchange between Starkey and a caller, Daryll. 

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Taking some pressure off Henry Davis and sending him to Triple-A might take some off his plate and help him find it with the bat again. Paul Skenes is going to 'embarrass' Triple-A Buffalo hitters for the second game in a row. David Bednar has something going on with him, but what is it? Bob thought the Pirates would hit more home runs.  The Penguins fired Todd Reirden. Changes need to continue to be made. Texts in the city.

Today's top texts.

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Taking some pressure off Henry Davis and sending him to Triple-A might take some off his plate and help him find it with the bat again. Paul Skenes is going to 'embarrass' Triple-A Buffalo hitters for the second game in a row. David Bednar has something going on with him, but what is it? Bob thought the Pirates would hit more home runs. 

 Kyle Dubas has fired associate coach Todd Reirden, effective immediately. Reidren was in charge of the power play that finished 30th in the NHL. What changes need to happen next?

Free association with Ray Fittipaldo's answers and our own in-depth analysis. 

Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Ray was surprised the Steelers didn't pick up the fifth-year option on Najee Harris. If Mike Tomlin wanted it to happen, the Steelers would have picked it up. Ray thinks this is Najee's last year in Pittsburgh. Starkey would give the franchise tag to Najee if he has a Derrick Henry-type season and not give him guaranteed money two years from now. 1,300 scrimmage years and 10 touchdowns would be a great year for Najee in Ray's mind. He thinks Jaylen Warren will receive more carries than Najee.