Steelers insider Brian Batko from the PG joined the show. Brian had no idea where Ozzy Osbourne was from, so we were off to a riveting start. Is Brian hearing rumblings surrounding the Brandon Aiyuk situation? Brian thinks the Steelers would be maybe one win better if they acquire Aiyuk. How is Troy Fautanu set to be the Steelers starting right tackle after an average game + injury against Houston? Is Broderick Jones getting his chain yanked when it comes to being a definitive starter by Week 1? What could be the QB layout heading into the second preseason game on Saturday? Brian thinks Zach Frazier “immensely” helped his case to be the team’s starting center given how he performed against the Texans.

Poni is also going to the Washington County Fair tonight.

There are new details on the Brandon Aiyuk deal. But are there, really? The saga continues with the Steelers and 49ers waiting for something to happen. Insiders say the ball is in the court of the 49ers. A deal is reportedly on the table and it’s down to San Fran to sign off on it. How much longer do we have to wait?

Chris thinks the expectations for Brandon Aiyuk should be sky-high if he’s traded here. He’s demanding 2,000 yards out of the receiver. On a more realistic level, what will the stat line look like?

Penguins insider Rob Rossi from The Athletic joined the show. Rob tried to explain an odd trade the Penguins made today with the St. Louis Blues by just exchanging a few draft picks. Rob talked about the transient value that there is with some of the mid-late round picks in the NHL Draft. Rob gave an update on the latest with Sidney Crosby and a pending contract extension – saying it all comes down to how much longer Sid wants to play. Rob isn’t worried about a deal getting done, but he will have some questions if the Penguins get into training camp, in about a month, and the deal is not made.

Penguins insider Rob Rossi from The Athletic joined the show. Rob tried to explain an odd trade the Penguins made today with the St. Louis Blues by just exchanging a few draft picks. Rob talked about the transient value that there is with some of the mid-late round picks in the NHL Draft. Rob gave an update on the latest with Sidney Crosby and a pending contract extension – saying it all comes down to how much longer Sid wants to play. Rob isn’t worried about a deal getting done, but he will have some questions if the Penguins get into training camp, in about a month, and the deal is not made.

There are new details on the Brandon Aiyuk deal. But are there, really? The saga continues with the Steelers and 49ers waiting for something to happen. Insiders say the ball is in the court of the 49ers. A deal is reportedly on the table and it’s down to San Fran to sign off on it. How much longer do we have to wait?

Post-Gazette Pirates reporter Noah Hiles joins the show to talk about early returns on the Pirates’ trade deadline, if David Bednar is close to losing the closer role, if Andrew McCutchen will be on the Opening Day roster in 2025, if Poni deserves blame for a certain tweet recently, why Derek Shelton has been testier recently in press conferences, and much more!

Hour 4: Could Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb possibly become a Steeler soon? Noah Hiles joins the guys to go over the Pirates’ recent problems and what’s next for the team. And are there any good buffalo chicken pizza spots in Pittsburgh?

Free agent Steelers writer Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk about what’s next for him after moving on from The Athletic.

Hour 3: People are already beginning to say the Steelers made a mistake trading Kenny Pickett. Dom is having a blowout 21st birthday party, but is anyone from the station invited? And Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk about his career announcement earlier today.

We listen to some great Pomp calls from this past Friday. Poni has a couple Justin Fields takes he wants to get out of the way. I couldn’t describe the Holy Roller play. Poni is surprised more people haven’t talked about Fields today.