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May 3, 2023

Sixers Lose Big in Game 2, Celtics tie the Series 1-1

Listen to the Full Episode Recap Here Celtics hot, Sixers struggle The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the most successful teams this season, but their quest to win the championship fell short with a blowout loss to the Celtics in game two of …

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May 3, 2023

Buccos Report - Fog on the high seas!

Listen to the full episode right here. Fielding errors cost the Bucs The Buccos lost to Tampa Bay in a crushing 8-1 defeat on the 3rd of May, 2023. The game was close until fielding errors by Castro and Bae opened the game up and took the wind out…

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May 2, 2023

HOCKEY JESUS : Keys to Vegas Golden Knights/Edmonton Oilers.

Vegas must stay out of box The Vegas Golden Knights are in a tough spot as they take on the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Vegas is up against a team that has been on fire this season, and they must stay out of the penalty…

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May 2, 2023

The Porch Is Live in Pittsburgh - The Draft Behind The Pirate's Sails

Listen to the full episode right here. The Steelers Drafted Well The Pittsburgh Steelers recently completed their 2023 NFL draft, and the results have been largely positive. Many are praising the team for filling their needs and making some smart …

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March 30, 2023

Is Cutch Clutch?

Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Does Andrew McCutchen’s Return to Pittsburgh Make A Difference? There are many names that invigorate Pirates fans.  Stargell, Clemente, Parker.   These names are in the past.   There are…

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March 9, 2023

From Steel Mills to Super Bowls: The Incredible Story of the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 1933 and has won six Super Bowls, tied for the most in NFL history. The Steele…

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Feb. 25, 2023

Hockey Jesus Sermon: Should Hextall Be Fired?

The Hockey Jesus is always slow to anger, so before I jump on the bandwagon with those Pens fans during the 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in PPG Arena and call for the firing of Ron Hextall, let’s do a fair but thorough rev…

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Feb. 22, 2023

How Many Stanley Cups Have the Pittsburgh Penguins Won? A Look at the team's Championship History

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the most successful franchises in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has won the Stanley Cup five times, and they have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals eight times. In this article, we'll take a look back …

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Jan. 14, 2023

Why is Andrew McCutchen Coming Back to the Pirates?

Oh, gosh.   Can you hear the gushing from Pirates fans?  Andrew McCutchen is reportedly coming back to Pittsburgh on a 1 year deal.   WOOHOO!   Now we have something to watch at PNC Park.   Seriously.&nbs…

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Dec. 21, 2022

Franco Harris

This week Steelers Nation was gearing up to have a celebration Immaculate Reception, a play that put the Pittsburgh Steelers on the map as the franchise of the future. We were supposed to be celebrating the legacy of the greatest Steeler’s RB …

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Oct. 30, 2022

Is it time to fire Matt Canada?

Tell us what you think… hit the “Say Something” button in black on the side of this post and leave us a message for the show tomorrow night.  

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Oct. 13, 2022

Hockey Jesus Previews the 2022-23 Penguins Season

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2022-23 season. The 55th season for the franchise. This year starts after a bitter Game 7 loss to the division rivals the NY Rangers, losing a 3-1 series lead in the series and only having Tristan Jarry for 1 game…

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Oct. 13, 2022

Pittsburgh Penguins Trivia Every True Fan Should Know

The regular season is upon us... and if you're a Pittsburgh Penguins fan... it's hockey time!  Here are 7 facts about the Penguins that you should know if you're really a fan. The Penguins Original Colors Were Blue & White In solidarity…

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Oct. 2, 2022

Pickett's Charge?

Finally.  Kenny Pickett is the Steeler's quarterback.   Don't say you weren't waiting for it.  Don't say you didn't wish for it.  Don't say you weren't saying a prayer to the Kennywood Gods since draft day.   You w…

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Sept. 23, 2022

These Are Not The Steelers We Hoped For

Coming into this season, Steelers Nation had hoped for an elite defense. T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick's extension and a bevy of free agent signings (Miles Jack, Levi Wallace, et.al) not only made for the highest paid defense in the NFL... it led to…

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Sept. 1, 2022

The Porch Predictions for the 2022 NFL Season

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, across the country millions of rabid fans are anxiously awaiting the 2022 NFL season, and debating who will win, lose, make the playoffs, get cut, injured or even worse... jailed.    That's today's N…

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Aug. 30, 2022

Steelers Add Malik Reed to Linebacking Corps

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded with the Denver Broncos for outside linebacker Malik Reed, an undrafted 4th year player.  Reed started only 8 games his rookie season and has started 13 games the last 2... with 5 sacks last year.  He has fla…

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Aug. 29, 2022

Did We Learn Anything New from the Steelers Last Preseason Game?

In a word, no.  And I could leave it there.  Easily.  What do we know about the Steelers heading into the 2022 season?  Here are 5 things I am sure of: 1.  The Steelers Will Live or Die with the O-Line In a word, offensive…

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Aug. 20, 2022

Steelers Take Jags on Late TD Drive - Questions Still Remain

Yes... it's still preseason.   Yes... it looks like Mitch Trubisky is still the #1 QB on the roster.  But not because of his accomplishments.  Trubisky was under constant pressure in the series he played... having to avoid multip…

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Aug. 20, 2022

Dennis The Menace?

“You talk about a no name lineup!”... heard on NESN as Bligh Madris (#66), a 2017 9th round pick sporting a .180 average for the Pirates, takes a called strike at PNC Park this past Tuesday. Dennis Eckersley is having a conversation with…

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Aug. 14, 2022

The Steelers Preseason - Game 1 Reflections

It’s only preseason so chill out. It’s impossible to know if we can learn anything from mostly non-NFL players challenging each other in a meaningless game. Since I love speculation, of course I’m going to make that attempt anyway.…

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Aug. 13, 2022

5 Take Aways from the Steelers First Preseason Game

First and foremost... YES... I realize this was just the first preseason game, and not much can be said for either defense on the field.  Which is why I'm not going to talk about the defense.  This game was not about the defense...  t…

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