The Donut Bag

n this episode, I talk about the latest going on with the Steelers with Steelers beat reporter Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) from Triblive.com. We discuss the Steven Nelson being cut, what prompted it, who will replace Nelson, if they'll have to draft a cornerback early in the draft now, if they'll add more free agents now, if they'll view draft-eligible players that opted out of the previous season differently, if more players will return like JuJu did, if Chris Wormley can replace Tyson Alualu, if JuJu will be used differently this season, if they can create more cap space, if JuJu's signing and Nelson getting permission to seek a trade were related, why Nelson got cut now, and more!

In this episode, I discuss the latest on the Penguins with Jennifer Chefero (@ShootwAuthority). We talk about how injuries have weakened the team, how playing 5 games in 7 days was too much, how important chemistry is in a line, whether Pettersson will be traded or GM Ron Hextall will make any moves at the trade deadline, the Pens chances against the other East Division teams in the playoffs, how the front office will view this season, if the Pens get injured more than other teams,how they might do in the playoffs, who they might give up in the expansion draft, and more!

In this episode, I review the latest in the NFL offseason with Angelina (@BillsBabe716). We discuss the Bills offseason, the Patriots spending spree, whether all the free agent spending will work, the bad offseason the Bears are having, who we want in the draft, what moves might still be made, and JuJu Smith-Schuster re-signing with the Steelers!

In this episode, I talk all things fast food with Ashley & Emily. We discuss who has the best fast food breakfast, fries, chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches, burgers, shakes, and more!

In this episode, I talk about the Steelers offseason with Shane Hallam (@ShanePHallam, FakePigskin.com, SteelCityInsider.net). We discuss the moves they've made and the players they've lost so far in the offseason, whether there were any surprises, how they're going to replace the players they lost, if their draft strategy has changed because of the moves so far, how the offensive line will look, how important the pro days are, what positions the draft is deep in, who they might take in the first round, what kind of players they might be looking for in a Matt Canada offense, and much more!

In this episode, I discuss the Oscar nominations with Mr.Flixx (@MrFlixx). We talk about how the rules for this year's Oscars changed because of the pandemic, how some of our movie viewing habits may have changed permanently, how Netflix and Amazon are major players in movie making, why there could be many movies coming out soon because they were delayed, who should win, and more!

In this episode, I talk about the latest on the Penguins with Angie Carducci (Inside Hockey, @acarducci). We talk about how bad the Sabres have been, why the Pens been better lately, what Brian Dumoulin's return has meant for the team, Malkin's excellent play lately, why they need to improve the 4th line, how Bryan Rust's game has evolved, how Kasperi Kapanen has responded so well after being benched, and much more!

In this episode, I preview the free agency period for the Steelers with LeeAnn Lowman (@HollywoodLowman, https://burghsportsunited.wordpress.com/). We discuss Bud Dupree not coming back, whether JuJu will come back, whether there will be a 'salary apocalypse' of many players getting cut, which free agents will be gone and which will come back, which running back they should draft, if they'll draft a linebacker early, whether many players will be forced to take pay cuts to stay on the team and the Dak Prescott contract. On the Penguins, we discuss our hatred of Tom Wilson, the pros and cons of playing the same teams in the division all season, and our memories of a year ago when the pandemic started.

In this episode, I talk all things Steelers with Nick Farabaugh (Pittsburgh Sports Now, @FarabaughFB). We talk about who might be a surprise cut on the Steelers, who might be forced to renegotiate or get a contract extension, who they might draft early in the draft at middle linebacker, what their options are for either drafting a center or getting a center in free agency, if they might keep JuJu, what kinds of players they might target in a Matt Canada offense, if they should draft Javonte Williams, what other running backs they could draft, if they should trade up to draft Christian Darrisaw, and the Dak Prescott signing.

In this episode, I discuss the WandaVision Finale with Chris Carter from DK Pittsburgh Sports & Locked on Steelers Podcast (@CarterCritiques) and Joshua Alexrod from
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@jaxel222). We discuss if the finale was a disappointment because of all the red herrings, if we're conditioned to always look at the bigger picture in a MCU show or movie, what could happen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, everything that happened in the finale and what it means for future MCU projects, and much more!