The Donut Bag

In this episode, I talk to Jordan Defigio (@fidgenewton, steelernation.com, Helmet Hair Pod) and Allison Koehler (@SteelersWireAK, Steelers Wire) about the Steelers win over the Giants. We talk about biggest takeaways, the defense's dominance, Ben's performance, JuJu, the offensive line, James Conner, Bennie Snell, Bud Dupree, Eric Ebron, and a prediction on the Denver game.

In this episode, I discuss the Penguins and NHL Playoffs with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We review the previous round, talk about trading Matt Murray, what's wrong with the Penguins, whether Kris Letang should be traded and Jim Rutherford's performance. Then we preview the Conference Finals.

In this episode, I welcome Jim Wexell from Steel City Insider (@jimwexell, https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/). We talk about the Cam Heyward contract extension, cutting Ryan Switzer, Ray-Ray McCloud, the hate on JuJu, what the plan is for inside linebacker, the return of Sean Davis, how Ben won't have to win every game on his own, who will play where on the offense, the potential of Diontae Johnson, predictions on their record, and his upcoming book on Troy Polamalu.

In this episode, I talk all things Steelers with Nick Farabaugh (Pro Football Network, @FarabaughFB). Is the Chase Claypool hype legit? Should the Steelers get Leonard Fournette now or months ago? How good has Kevin Dotson looked so far? Can he start this season? Is Duck Hodges going to make the team? Who are the odd men out in the running back group? Will Ray-Ray McCloud make the team and be the returner? Will Gentry make the team? Who will be the starter at right tackle? Will Daniel McCullers make the team again?? Have we seen anything from Chris Wormley? How has Alex Highsmith looked so far? How are Ola Adeniyi and Tuzar Skipper looking? What are the new rules for the practice squad and rosters this season? Is Marcus Allen going to be an inside linebacker? Who is James Pierre and will he make the team? Will Curtis Riley make the team? Finally we make a prediction on the Steelers record.

In this episode, I talk wrestling with Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorHD) from KDKA-TV. We share our thoughts on Thunderdome, problems with the Fiend storyline, the Sasha/Bailey/Asuka storyline, Keith Lee, the 4-way NXT championship match, Pat McAfee, ECW, Cody Rhodes and Brodie Lee. Also, I share my thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman.

In this episode, I talk about the latest with the Steelers with Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorHD) from KDKA-TV. All the hype about Chase Claypool - "Is this a thing?" How will they manage all the weapons on offense? Will this offense be more unpredictable? Could Eric Ebron have a big season? Will Ben, Conner and JuJu be extra motivated to have good seasons? We also discuss Antonio Brown, Mike Tomlin, Cam Heyward, and make a prediction on how they'll do this season.

In this episode, I discuss the NHL Playoffs with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). What was the biggest surprise of the 1st round? Why did the Penguins, Capitals and Blues do so poorly? What's the biggest difference between the regular playoffs- the lack of crowd or the 'bubble'? We also talk about the Capitals firing Todd Reirden, the round 2 matchups and the Fleury-Lehner situation.

In this episode, I talk all things fantasy football with Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports & Locked on Steelers Podcast (@CarterCritiques). What kind of numbers will Ben Roethlisberger have this season? Is Tom Brady worth taking in the 8th or 9th round? Should you draft running backs early? Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire worth the hype? What kind of numbers will James Conner put up? Will Anthony McFarland Jr. have a major role in the Steelers backfield? Will backups be used more because of the circumstances? How will leagues handle the possible extra injured players? Should you avoid drafting Le'Veon Bell or Todd Gurley? Will JuJu Smith-Schuster or Eric Ebron put up big numbers? Should you draft a tight end early? What are some sleepers to look for? Should you beware drafting rookies this year? Is Josh Allen overrated? Should you avoid drafting Texans? Will Cam Newton do well in New England?

In this episode, I talk about the latest going on with the Steelers with Steelers beat reporter Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com. How different is this training camp from previous years? How are they rotating veterans' time off? Will rookies get significant playing time due to the circumstances? Will the lack of practice and preseason games mean backups will play more during the season? Will Chase Claypool get a lot of playing time? How will the offense look with the all the newcomers? What's the latest on Cam Heyward's and Juju's contract situations? How is the battle for right tackle going? How is the practice squad different this year? Will there be any surprise cuts or additions to the team?

In this episode, I discuss the Penguins and NHL Playoffs with Ashley Wright (@ashferddd) & Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We talk about why the Pens lost to Montreal and what needs to be done going forward. Then we preview the next round of playoffs.