What’s up yinz — Merry Christmas and welcome back to The Christian Kuntz Podcast.The boys are back in the studio on Christmas Day breaking down one of the wildest wins of the season as the Steelers take down the Lions in a game that came down to inches. Christian gives an honest locker room perspective, owning the tough moments, crediting the defense, and explaining what fans don’t see when things go wrong.From controversial calls to playoff mentality, college football playoff talk, NIL realities, and what it really takes to get hot late in the season, this episode is raw, unfiltered, and exactly what Steelers fans want on Christmas morning. In this episode, we cover:✅ Steelers’ win over Detroit & how the locker room really felt✅ The snap heard around Pittsburgh & why specialists feel it differently✅ Defensive stand that saved the game✅ Why the Lions aren’t “soft” — playoff-level football✅ Offensive & defensive PI rules fans misunderstand✅ College Football Playoff picks & underdogs to watch✅ Transfer portal truth & NIL accountability✅ AFC vs NFC quarterback talent gap✅ What it takes to get hot heading into the playoffs✅ Christmas message to Steelers Nation 🎄Presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the show📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]📸 Follow us on Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#ChristianKuntzPodcast#SteelersNation#HereWeGo#SteelersFootball#NFLTalk#ChristmasPodcast#MerryChristmas#HolidayFootball

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with another BIG one — and this week, we’re joined by one of the most dominant wide receivers in the NFL: DK Metcalf.

The boys sit down with DK for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation covering football, mindset, toughness, and what it really means to play the game like a gladiator.

🔥 In this episode, we dive into:

✅ DK’s mindset after big wins and the Steelers’ playoff push

✅ His high school dominance and multi-sport background

✅ The influence of his father and growing up around the NFL

✅ Why football is a gladiator sport — and how that shapes his play style

✅ His Ole Miss journey, injuries, and overcoming setbacks

✅ Pete Carroll stories, Seahawks culture, and getting drafted

✅ Playing with legends like Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner & Marshawn Lynch

✅ Why blocking, finishing plays, and physicality matter to him

✅ Competing against elite DBs and embracing the “crash out” label

✅ His transition to Pittsburgh and why Coach Tomlin sold him on the Steelers

✅ What makes Pittsburgh a true blue-collar football city

✅ Locker room respect, brotherhood, and iron-sharpens-iron competition

✅ How NFL fines really work — and why the system is broken

✅ Special teams respect and why being a gunner is one of the hardest jobs in football

✅ Life off the field, relationships, and staying grounded amid superstardom

This episode is raw, hilarious, intense, and real — exactly what happens when DK Metcalf sits down and tells it how it is.

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What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with another episode. This week, we welcome back the FIRST EVER three-peat guest on the show… Ben Skowronek — Steelers special teams ace, fan favorite, and certified CKP legend. The boys sit down with Benny Sko to talk ball, life, locker room chaos, and what December football really feels like.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Ben being SECOND in the NFL in special teams tackles✅ Why Skowronek should 100% be in the Pro Bowl✅ Life as a gunner and why it’s the hardest job on the field✅ Playing through injuries and the mental grind of late-season football✅ Steelers locker room energy and why the “road is getting narrow”✅ Tomlinisms, leadership, and what separates the Steelers’ culture✅ Aaron Rodgers stories and why Ben has so much respect for great quarterbacks✅ Why Skowronek keeps coming back on the pod… and why the views go UP every time 😂This episode is chaotic, hilarious, and full of real, unfiltered football insight — EXACTLY what CKP fans love when Benny Sko walks in the building.👉 GO VOTE BEN SKOWRONEK FOR THE PRO BOWL.Retweets count as votes. Run. It. Up.Presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to help grow the show!📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]📸 Follow us on Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #BenSkowronek #Steelers #ProBowl #SpecialTeams #HereWeGo #NFLTalk #LockerRoomTalk #FootballMindset

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back with another episode — and this week, it’s just the boys in the studio breaking everything down. No guest, no filter, just real talk after a tough Steelers loss and a whole lot happening around the NFL and college football.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ The Steelers' atmosphere after the loss — boos, frustration, and raw honesty✅ What a 6–6 locker room really feels like✅ Why discipline, leadership & urgency matter now more than ever✅ The injuries, depth issues, and reality behind defensive struggles✅ How the team bounces back heading into a massive matchup vs. Baltimore✅ Lane Kiffin drama — leaving Ole Miss for LSU in the middle of a CFP run✅ College football chaos, coaching scandals & the wild money behind it✅ A new on-show segment: opening football cards & giving some away to fans✅ The value of NFL special teams and underrated long snappers across the leagueThis episode is raw, honest, and exactly what Steelers Nation needs to hear — accountability, perspective, and a look inside what really happens after a loss.Presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes!📩 Business inquiries: [email protected]📸 Follow on Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo #SteelersFootball #LockerRoomTalk #CollegeFootball #LaneKiffin #CFP #FootballMindset

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back and this week, it’s just the crew. No guest, no filter, and plenty to talk about after a tough loss in Chicago. The crew breaks down everything from the Bears game to QB play around the league, NFL rule changes, college football chaos, and what’s really going on behind the scenes as the season gets tougher.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why it’s different doing a podcast after a loss ✅ Breaking down the tough loss to the Chicago Bears and how the game slipped away✅ Inside the Steelers locker room — injuries, rotations, practice squad call-ups & next-man-up mentality✅ Soldier Field impressions — stadium vibe, field conditions & Chicago’s sports culture✅ Joe Burrow and AFC North injuries — and how the season shifts as stars return✅ The need for a full four-quarter performance and what that would mean for the Steelers✅ Kickoff rule chaos — squib kicks, field position tricks & what special teams looks like now✅ PIT, Duquesne, and local college ball drama — playoff talks, injuries & coaching futures✅ Field conditions at Acrisure — sand base, grass issues & why Pittsburgh can’t change it✅ The future of coaching: Narduzzi, bigger jobs & what Pitt might do next✅ Big giveaway coming soon — how fans can help the podcast growRaw, honest, funny, and loaded with real football perspective — this episode is everything you love about CKP when it’s just the guys talking ball.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered football conversations!👉 Share the episode — it helps the podcast grow more than you know!📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #NFLTalk #ChicagoBears #AFCNorth #FootballMindset #LockerRoomTalk #Pittsburgh

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back and we’ve got repeat offender Nick Herbig back on the show. Any time Herbig shows up, it’s guaranteed chaos, nonstop laughs, and some of the most unfiltered Steelers content you’ll get anywhere.From locker room pranks to Danny Smith stories, wild celebrations, rookie-year flashbacks, and breakdowns of the latest NFL and college football headlines — this one is PACKED.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Herbig’s viral locker room moment interviewing Patrick Queen shirtless 💀✅ Media chaos after games — awkward timing, bad angles, and phones getting smacked✅ Steelers locker room culture — music battles, AUX wars & who controls game day vibes✅ Danny Smith stories — film room beef, coaching intensity & legendary one-liners✅ Herbig’s sack celebration origin story & how the “YESSSS!” moment was born✅ Christian vs. Herbig — who wins in a real 1-on-1 pass rush? (the debate gets HEATED)✅ James Pierre’s insane playmaking & how the team reacts to defensive touchdowns✅ Tackling Darnell Washington — is it even possible? 😂✅ NFL quarterback development, rookie struggles & why veteran mentorship matters✅ College football chaos — Notre Dame drama, Pitt storylines & coaching shakeups✅ Wild Wisconsin takes, playoff predictions & the future of the Big Ten✅ Mental toughness, faith, burnout & how players deal with long NFL seasonsEvery time Herbig comes on, the episode becomes an instant classic — raw, hilarious, insightful, and impossible not to watch all the way through. Steelers fans, you’re getting the REAL inside look today.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered football conversations!📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #NickHerbig #Steelers #NFLTalk #LockerRoomStories #DannySmith #HereWeGo #FootballMindset #Pittsburgh

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back and the crew is finally back to full strength! Tre returns from his world tour in Thailand and the guys break down everything from Steelers football to wild stories from across the sports world.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Tre’s trip to Thailand—Muay Thai gyms, culture, and insane travel stories✅ Shoutouts to Pittsburgh’s own Lucas, who just earned his shot in the UFC✅ The Steelers’ loss to the Chargers and what needs to change heading into the Bengals matchup✅ Inside the Steelers locker room—how players reset after tough weeks✅ The truth about NFL rookies, film study, and veterans who still dominate year after year✅ Mike Tomlin’s leadership and what it takes to fix mistakes fast in the NFL✅ The crew debates team culture vs. individual mindset across the league✅ College football chaos—Pitt’s hot streak, Penn State’s season, and playoff shake-ups✅ Fan fights, crazy stadium stories, and why Danny Smith might be the funniest coach in footballFrom Trey’s international adventures to real NFL insight and some hilarious stories along the way, this episode has everything—energy, honesty, and that classic CK banter.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered football conversations!Presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates. 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]🔗 Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: @christiankuntzpod#SteelersNation #ChristianKuntzPodcast #NFLTalk #MuayThai #Thailand #Steelers #FootballMindset #LockerRoomTalk #HereWeGo #Pittsburgh

What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back and this week we’ve got Patrick Queen — Steelers linebacker and former Ravens star. From making the switch to Pittsburgh to his thoughts on rivalries, leadership, and life in the NFL, Patrick keeps it 100% real about what it takes to play at an elite level.🔥

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ What it’s been like joining the Steelers after years with the Ravens

✅ The AFC North rivalry and how it feels to be on the other side of it

✅ Patrick’s journey from LSU national champion to NFL star

✅ The mindset and preparation it takes to dominate at linebacker

✅ How he’s adjusting to the Steelers culture and connecting with teammates

✅ Playing under Mike Tomlin and what separates him as a coach

✅ The mental and physical demands of being a top-tier linebacker in today’s NFL

✅ Off-the-field life, family, and what keeps Patrick motivated year-roundPatrick brings unmatched insight, authenticity, and a competitor’s mindset that Steelers fans are going to love.

This one’s packed with honesty, perspective, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the league’s best linebackers.Presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates.

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What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back, and this week we’ve got Corliss Waitman, the Steelers punter with one of the most unique paths to the NFL. From being born in Belgium while his dad played professional basketball, to punting his way from South Alabama to the NFL, Corliss’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and chasing your dream across continents.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Corliss’s journey from Belgium to the NFL and growing up overseas✅ His dad’s influence as a pro basketball player and role model✅ Picking up football late and turning a soccer background into punting success✅ Playing at South Alabama, transferring to Mississippi State, and fighting NCAA ineligibility✅ Overcoming setbacks, staying ready, and finally getting his NFL shot✅ The grind of being a punter—technique, muscle memory, and dealing with wind, pressure & precision✅ Life with Danny Smith, Steelers special teams culture, and what makes Pittsburgh special✅ His hidden talent as a music producer—from gas station headphones to beats for major artists✅ Balancing football, faith, and creativity while staying locked in on his goalsCorliss brings an incredible perspective on the mental and physical side of football—and the creative drive that fuels him off the field. This one’s equal parts inspiring, funny, and real.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered football conversations!📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]

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What’s up, everyone? The Christian Kuntz Podcast is back and this week we’re joined by Keeanu Benton, defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. From growing up in Wisconsin to dominating in the trenches at Camp Randall and now making plays in the NFL, Benton’s story is all about hard work, humility, and learning from the best.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✅ Keeanu’s journey from Wisconsin to the Steelers defensive line✅ What it’s like learning from Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, and Larry Ogunjobi✅ The biggest adjustments from college to the NFL and the mental side of the game✅ The Steelers’ locker room culture and what makes Pittsburgh different✅ Why the D-line chemistry is crucial for stopping the run and creating chaos✅ Off-field life—family, hobbies, and how Keeanu stays grounded✅ Reflections on NFL discipline, player safety, and learning to adapt each weekKeeanu brings authenticity, wisdom beyond his years, and a blue-collar mindset that fits perfectly in Pittsburgh. If you’re a Steelers fan or love hearing from the next generation of NFL stars, this one’s a must-watch.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more inside football conversations!

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