Nobody Asked Me with Chris Mack Podcast

The second half of The Worst 72 Hours in pittsburgh Sports episode brings in Dorin Dickerson to help Chris unwrap all of the awfulness of the Steelers' loss to Jacksonville, from poor play calls, to shoddy defense, to terrible clock managment, and what it all means this offseason for Mike Tomlin, Todd Haley, Keith Butler, and Ben Roethlisberger.

The first half of The Worst 72 Hours in Pittsburgh Sports episode brings in Chris's Pirates Pre and Postgame Co-Host Jack Zduriencik. As a former GM and MLB Executive of the Year, Jack gives his perspective on the Gerrit Cole and Andrew McCutchen trades (9:15), whether the return for Cole declined that much (11:40), the emotional reaction to the Cutch deal (18:30), the lack of offense on the Pirates' roster now (21:40), and the effect on an organization when the face of a franchise is dealt. (26:00)

And the argument over Winnie Cooper vs. Topanga Lawrence comes to a head. (33:45)

Chris takes a quick look at what to watch for with the Penguins coming off of their 'bye' week (1:08), provides 'A Moment With Dad' regarding a disgusting habit with his kids' leftovers (6:43), tells GQ/Deadspin writer Drew Magary to get bent if he wants to exploit Ryan Shazier's injury in order to go after the NFL (9:33), and finally, brings in Jon Ledyard to get into a detailed preview of the Steelers/Jaguars playoff game and quick thoughts on the other Divisional Round match-ups.

Chris Mack is joined by Dorin Dickerson to celebrate two of his former teams getting in to the NFL Playoffs, assess the Bills' chances (2:36), discuss how to beat Jacksonville (5:56), and come to a shared conclusion on who the most complete team in the NFC is (9:20). Plus, is the 'rust factor' real for teams with a bye (15:05), how do bye week practices work (17:20), and what's the biggest factor in a possible Steelers-Patriots rematch? (21:20)

Then the guys go on campus to discuss the Group of 5's role in the Playoff (26:30), what Saquon Barkely's future looks like (29:55), and debate conference hierarchy and the importance of rivalries in the wake of an All-SEC Championship Game. (33:00)

Before Chris lets Dorin leave, he finds out what could have swung him to Penn State, of all places, in the recruiting process (50:30), and asks him about the infamous Jeopardy! gangsta/gangster faux pas (56:40).

It's a Christmastime NBA-bonanza as Cale Berger joins Chris to go around the league. The two discuss the Spurs now that Kawhi is back (2:10), the future of Anthony Davis & Boogie Cousins together in NOLA (4:35), how the Warriors have become the Patriots of the NBA (7:10), whether the T'wolves are 'there' yet (14:45), and whether there are any players around these days like Kobe or MJ (17:00).

Also, what a 93.7 The Fan 3-on-3 team would look like (22:15), how to fix OKC (27:00), Kristaps' social media prowess (30:00), which still doesn't match Joel Embiid's (31:05), but is definitely better than the NBA's interns (37:05). 

Plus, why the Celtics have just as good a shot out of the East as the Cavs to beat GSW (39:45), the backwards logic that would have to go in to LeBron going to the Lakers (41:45), and what to watch for between Christmas and the trade deadline (43:45).

Finally, Cale's excitement for the new Wahlburgers location (51:00), and the deep, dark secret of the Shamrock Shake (53:55).

For the 20th episode, Chris lets the rage and reaction to Steelers-Patriots wash over him, as Dorin Dickerson sits in and Dave Dameshek of NFL Network joins for a bit as well.

It starts with Chris & Dorin discussing whether they feel better or worse about the Steelers after their loss to New England (4:40), before Dameshek jumps in to explain his concerns with a rematch (7:15), in particular Bill Belichick's mastery of preparation (18:59). Dave also has a beef with another year of the Pats benefitting from the AFC (L)East (22:17), and wonders if it's at all possible to cover Gronk (23:50). Before departing, 'Shek is placed on board Chris's #JuJu4Mayor bandwagon (29:10) and poses a crazy question to the guys regarding the best college triplets (QB/RB/WR) to go pro. (32:30)

Dorin & Mack continue the Steelers/Pats postmortem as Chris explains why the Steelers are the better team (38:30), but Dorin expresses his concerns that Ben choked the way he did at the end of the game (40:15). Chris also tells Dorin about the coverage for Gronk he's cooked up (46:45), before the guys wrap it up with a peek at the AFC Playoff picture (52:39) and a crystall ball look at a possible AFC Championship rematch in Foxborough (56:30).

Chris catches up with Rob Biertempfel, Pirates Beat Writer for the Tribune-Review, moments after his meeting with Bob Nutting. Rob reports Nutting's thoughts on the possibility of selling the team (1:30), whether Neal Huntington is really devoid of a strategy for the offseason (2:32), and where the Pirates' share of MLB's BAMTech money may go (5:10). 

The guys also compare the offseason shopping of Gerrit Cole by Huntington to last year's Andrew McCutchen drama (7:58), and wonder aloud how the team will improve enough to contend without making any moves (11:33), especially when the key offensive addition has been... launch angles? (14:03).

Plus, Chris asks Rob if there were a channel that only aired movies by ONE actor 24/7, who would he want it to be? (16:55)

Chris explains why and how egg nog should be a part of your life (1:35), then welcomes in Jon Ledyard of FanRag & LockedOn Steelers to ask how Pittsburgh's defense can slow down Tom Brady (6:22), find out how Todd Haley & Ben Roethlisberger should attack the Pats' 'D' (18:26), and to discuss whether Jacksonville is a legit threat to either of the two AFC heavyweights. (29:20)

Then Josh Yohe of The Athletic checks in from Las Vegas to tell us how the Golden Knights are being embraced in the desert (36:29), what Marc-Andre Fleury has meant to Penguins' fans - and former teammates (38:55) - and what may be missing on the 2017-18 team (39:50). Plus, what does Josh think GM Jim Rutherford means by a "major move" could be forthcoming? (41:35)

Finally, the story of Ron the Plumber. (50:25)

Chris starts by echoing sentiments that Ryan Shazier's health is more important than football (3:14), but also explains why the Shazier injury didn't affect his feelings on Vontaze Burfict (7:22), why JuJu Smith-Schuster and George Iloka's hits should've received the same discipline - taunting be damned (10:51), and the ridiculousness of Rob Gronkowski's suspension. (15:46) Plus, a theory on the one man who could've lent some sanity to all the NFL controversies we've seen in the past few years. (18:32)

Then, Chris fixes the College Football Playoff system (21:36), tells you why you should probably chill on hammering Kris Letang's slow start (29:20), briefly explains what the NHL's renewed interest in Seattle means for Quebec City, Arizona, Florida, and Detroit (31:26), and wonders aloud - again - why the Pirates haven't shown any interest in any full time third base options (36:35).

Finally, is 'Steel' the best name for a Pittsburgh child ever? Chris suggests the top 3 possibilities other than 'Steel,' (39:55), and wraps up telling you which romantic comedy is one of the handful of best holiday movies ever. (46:10)

Chris talks baseball with John Perrotto, including the future of GIancarlo Stanton (3:35), Shohei Otani (5:37), and what the dismissal of Rene Gayo means for the Pirates (8:55). Then Chris Peak of PantherLair.com dishes on the loss at Virginia Tech (13:45), the direction of the program in Pat Narduzzi's third season (19:50), and what to expect from what should be a really unique season for Pitt hoops (22:10). Josh Rowntree, 93.7 The Fan Reporter, checks in from Heinz Field to discuss the day of WPIAL high school football championships (26:00), and a trip to the Producer's Pit wrangles Greg Finley (34:50), who wants to critique the guest speakers in his communications class at Waynesburg University (35:55), give some feedback on NBC's SkyCam (40:45) and discuss what's on the line for the Steelers in their final six games (45:00).