Sinopsis
What do you get when you combine a longtime local sports writer (Joe Starkey) with a brash young talk-show host (Chris Mueller)? You get Starkey and Mueller. Listen weekdays 2p-6p on 93.7 the Fan.
Episodios
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HOUR 4 - Tomlin Talks, Jeff Hathhorn, Name Game
29/07/2025 Duración: 34minPoni’s head got racking on something – is Kenny Pickett even a Top 5 QB bust in the last decade? We think there are 7-8 guys worse in the last 10 years, given career and draft stock. We also heard some from Mike Tomlin today following a practice that got moved indoors due to weather. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said there’s really nothing we can take from the ‘practice’ today, which got moved indoors due to weather. We discussed the weight of Broderick Jones because people think he actually lost too much of it. How can Kaleb Johnson become the lead running back? Jeff thinks Derrick Harmon will be noticeable as a rookie and it won’t take long to notice him. Jeff brought up the consistency at inside linebacker. Name Game.
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Hawk Report w. Jeff Hathhorn
29/07/2025 Duración: 08min93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said there’s really nothing we can take from the ‘practice’ today, which got moved indoors due to weather. We discussed the weight of Broderick Jones because people think he actually lost too much of it. How can Kaleb Johnson become the lead running back? Jeff thinks Derrick Harmon will be noticeable as a rookie and it won’t take long to notice him. Jeff brought up the consistency at inside linebacker.
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Hour 3 - Greg Brown joins the show, Donny Football Debrief
29/07/2025 Duración: 43minIsaiah Likely was carted off the field at practice today, John Harbaugh called it a multi-week injury. Greg Newsome was also carted off the field, and his injury is assumed to be bad. The guys disagree with the Ravens being the Super Bowl favorites, according to Fanduel. They think that the Ravens will run into a wall against Kansas City or Buffalo. Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he still thinks that Ben Cherington will make a big trade before the deadline. Brown says it’s possible that David Bednar has pitched his last game as a Pirate, but it’s also possible that he will remain a Pirate. He also says that Bednar took PNC Park all in after his 100th save. Brownie says that he’s confident that Cruz and Skenes will remain Pirates at the deadline. He also says the Pirates should take advantage of desperate teams at the deadline, and that the Pirates need a left fielder. What’s the Pirates best deadline move? Poni and Mullsy name JA Happ, Zane Smith as potential answers. Mullsy
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Donny Football Debrief
29/07/2025 Duración: 12minDonny Football Debrief – Poni skipped a field trip to a Yankees game in Little League, and missed a perfect game. Is Ben Roethlisberger a better quarterback all time than Brett Favre? The guys do not think so. Donny thinks Ben is around 12th best all time, while Favre is around the 8th. Poni mentions that Brees gets dinged for playing in a dome, but Favre doesn’t get any credit for playing in bad weather. Mullsy says that Favre’s last season was statistically better than any season Ben had. Poni says that he is going to bet on the Hall of Fame Game.
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Greg Brown joins the show to talk Trade Deadline
29/07/2025 Duración: 22minIsaiah Likely was carted off the field at practice today, John Harbaugh called it a multi-week injury. Greg Newsome was also carted off the field, and his injury is assumed to be bad. The guys disagree with the Ravens being the Super Bowl favorites, according to Fanduel. They think that the Ravens will run into a wall against Kansas City or Buffalo. Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he still thinks that Ben Cherington will make a big trade before the deadline. Brown says it’s possible that David Bednar has pitched his last game as a Pirate, but it’s also possible that he will remain a Pirate. He also says that Bednar took PNC Park all in after his 100th save. Brownie says that he’s confident that Cruz and Skenes will remain Pirates at the deadline. He also says the Pirates should take advantage of desperate teams at the deadline, and that the Pirates need a left fielder.
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Hour 2 - Steelers first padded practice canceled, Bucco Auction House
29/07/2025 Duración: 24minThe Steelers had their padded practice in Latrobe canceled for fans due to thunderstorms today. Instead, they held a walkthrough in the gym. The guys think Zach Frazier and Keeanu Benton would be good MMA fighters. Do more MMA fights end in knockout or submission? Payton Wilson says that the Steelers are determined to stop the run this year. The Steelers gave up 200 yards on the ground 1 time in 12 years, and then proceeded to let it happen 2 times in the last 4 games last season. Poni defends the Derrick Harmon pick, saying that their pass defense was not the issue down the stretch. The Steelers going over 8.5 wins is the most bet on win total at ESPN Bet, and the line has not moved. Bucco Auction House – Round 12. The guys forgot that Alexander Canario was still on the team. Donny gets Andrew McCutchen at 14+ homers. Poni gets 5+ Pirates trades before the deadline. Poni gets 1+ Bubba Chandler starts for the Pirates this year.
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Bucco Auction House
29/07/2025 Duración: 09minBucco Auction House – Round 12. The guys forgot that Alexander Canario was still on the team. Donny gets Andrew McCutchen at 14+ homers. Poni gets 5+ Pirates trades before the deadline. Poni gets 1+ Bubba Chandler starts for the Pirates this year.
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Which Steeler would be the best MMA fighter?
29/07/2025 Duración: 08minThe Steelers had their padded practice in Latrobe canceled for fans due to thunderstorms today. Instead, they held a walkthrough in the gym. The guys think Zach Frazier and Keeanu Benton would be good MMA fighters. Do more MMA fights end in knockout or submission?
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Latest Pirates Trade Rumors with P-G's Noah Hiles
29/07/2025 Duración: 14minAsking Price for Bednar is high, Keller could be staying with Bucs through the season.
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HOUR 1 - GMBC trust, Calls, Noah Hiles
29/07/2025 Duración: 38minWhat is the biggest reason we don’t want the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller? Is it because we like the player so much or because we don’t trust the guy making the moves? It feels more like the latter for us, but the former for fans. Chris pondered how much more valuable Keller is than a guy like David Bednar? The return could Mitch Keller could be historic, but not for the reason you may be thinking. Will the Pirates be making another move with the Blue Jays because their front office has a relationship with Ben Cherington? Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah is starting to believe Mitch Keller will be here after the trade deadline on Thursday. He thinks they would have to be ‘blown away’ by an offer in the next 48 hours. Noah said the Pirates could look more to the offseason as a time Keller is moved when another team is willing to part with multiple Top 100 prospects. The guys asked Noah about the report out there that the Cubs would be willing to part with their top prospect in
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Do we trust the GM to trade Keller?
29/07/2025 Duración: 08minWhat is the biggest reason we don’t want the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller? Is it because we like the player so much or because we don’t trust the guy making the moves? It feels more like the latter for us, but the former for fans. Chris pondered how much more valuable Keller is than a guy like David Bednar?
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HOUR 4 - Cherington going into deadline, Grok, John Perrotto
28/07/2025 Duración: 32minDo we trust Ben Cherington to do anything of significance? Neither of us like the idea of a Mitch Keller trade because the track record for GMBC is an ugly one. Is David Bednar on the move? Who is the most famous person to check out your Twitter profile? Baseball writer John Perrotto from Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. John has the feeling that the Pirates will trade David Bednar in the next few days. John doesn’t think the Pirates should feel forced to trade Mitch Keller because they still have him under control for the next few years. Would anyone take on the contract of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who John tells us seems unhappy here? Poni got John’s reaction to the quotes from Paul Skenes the other day, taking some subtle shots at the front office. There was an altercation in Philly today between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred – what does that mean for the future of baseball and a potential work stoppage?
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John Perrotto previews trade deadline
28/07/2025 Duración: 11minBaseball writer John Perrotto from Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. John has the feeling that the Pirates will trade David Bednar in the next few days. John doesn’t think the Pirates should feel forced to trade Mitch Keller because they still have him under control for the next few years. Would anyone take on the contract of Ke’Bryan Hayes, who John tells us seems unhappy here? Poni got John’s reaction to the quotes from Paul Skenes the other day, taking some subtle shots at the front office. There was an altercation in Philly today between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred – what does that mean for the future of baseball and a potential work stoppage?
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Hour 3 - Aaron Rodgers calls Big Ben top ten all time, Jeff Hathhorn joins the show, Donny Football Debrief
28/07/2025 Duración: 45minBen Roethlisberger was inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor. Aaron Rodgers says that this was well deserved. Poni and Donny agree that Big Ben was not a top ten quarterback of all time. Donny says that he’s comfortably top 15. A lot of callers disagreed. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff says that Broderick Jones has been a major disappointment to this point in camp. Jeff says that receivers have been running a lot of “shallow routes”, and that the offense hasn’t been great. He also says that the entire offense was sloppy on the first day, not just Aaron Rodgers. Donny Football Debrief – Donny says that this year’s Steelers Hall of Honor class is going to be very hard to beat. The class includes Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, and Joey Porter. Will Antonio Brown ever be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor?
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Donny Football Debrief
28/07/2025 Duración: 14minDonny Football Debrief – Donny says that this year’s Steelers Hall of Honor class is going to be very hard to beat. The class includes Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, and Joey Porter. Will Antonio Brown ever be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor?
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Aaron Rodgers calls Ben Roethlisberger top ten all time
28/07/2025 Duración: 19minBen Roethlisberger was inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor. Aaron Rodgers says that this was well deserved. Poni and Donny agree that Big Ben was not a top ten quarterback of all time. Donny says that he’s comfortably top 15. A lot of callers disagreed.
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Hour 2 - Aaron Rodgers responds to Terry Bradshaw, Weekend Review
28/07/2025 Duración: 33minDK Metcalf will only flush the dorm room toilet if Aaron Rodgers is still awake. Aaron Rodgers responded to Terry Bradshaw’s comments on him very well, Poni thinks. Rodgers says that he wants to get to know Terry Bradshaw, and that they would be good friends. Poni says that Rodgers is doing a great job of knowing his audience. Poni also says that Rodgers hasn’t said much about trying to win a Super Bowl. Mike Tomlin answered a question about his non-losing season streak on NFL Network. Poni says that the non-losing season streak separates Mike Tomlin from other coaches that have won a Super Bowl. He also says that Steeler fans would give anything at this point for the team to flame out in the second or third round of the playoffs. Weekend Review. Poni says that Happy Gilmore 2 was one of the best sequels he has ever watched. Donny disagrees. Donny thinks the main antagonist of the movie wasn’t great. Poni thought the cameos in the movie were great and very entertaining. Poni was also upset that Happy’s old
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Weekend Review
28/07/2025 Duración: 13minWeekend Review. Poni says that Happy Gilmore 2 was one of the best sequels he has ever watched. Donny disagrees. Donny thinks the main antagonist of the movie wasn’t great. Poni thought the cameos in the movie were great and very entertaining. Poni was also upset that Happy’s old caddy wasn’t in this.
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Aaron Rodgers responds to Terry Bradshaw's comments
28/07/2025 Duración: 11minDK Metcalf will only flush the dorm room toilet if Aaron Rodgers is still awake. Aaron Rodgers responded to Terry Bradshaw’s comments on him very well, Poni thinks. Rodgers says that he wants to get to know Terry Bradshaw, and that they would be good friends. Poni says that Rodgers is doing a great job of knowing his audience. Poni also says that Rodgers hasn’t said much about trying to win a Super Bowl.