Host Brian Metzer talks about how players have been stepping up with Evgeni Malkin out of the lineup, the Matt Murray situation, and reads the news of the weird.

Hosts Scott Tady and Megan Miller preview this week's concerts, including Ron Pope & the Nighthawks, Aaron Carter, Bullet for My Valentine and Kacey Musgraves. They also recap the Grammy Awards, the Granati Brothers' recent concert and talk Amber Tamblyn's poetry book, "Dark Sparkler."

Host Lauren Kirschman calls in to talk with Eric Hall from Maryland, where she'll be sitting down with Hopewell's Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.

Host Brian Metzer talks about the Penguins scoring woes without Evgeni Malkin, answers Twitter questions, and gives listeners the news of the weird.

Mike Bires recaps the new PIAA classifications and the new conferences affecting the WPIAL. He also interviews Abridge's Sydney Rabold as the Bridgers prepare for the playoffs.

The week, hosts Scott Tady and Megan Miller preview the Grammy Awards and the Granati Brothers' new album and release show. Also, Scott and Megan talk Carrie Underwood, "First Date" and the Pittsburgh Winery.

Brian Metzer talks about Evgeni Malkin's injury, possible 50th anniversary events for next season, and takes Twitter questions.

Host Mike Bires recaps the teams from the coverage area who made the playoffs, gives his predictions on who he thinks will go far, and talks to Kaezon Pugh, a member of the undefeated Alqiuppa basketball team and the most-recent signee to Pitt to play football.

Reel Big Fish trombone player Johnny Christmas talks life on the road ahead of the ska-punk band's sold-out concert at Altar Bar. Also, hosts Scott Tady and Megan Miller recap the entertainment at Super Bowl 50 and talk Netflix reboots "Gilmore Girls" and "Fuller House."

In a special edition of the Times Podcast, Steve Gugliociello and John Perrotto talk about the Pirates off-season moves, namely the trade of Neil Walker to the Mets, players still available in free agency, and things to look at heading into spring training in the first of a yet-to-be-named Pirates podcast.