The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (11:30-2pm), Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: hat was the coolest part of Team USA winning the gold medal for the first time since 1980? Will the Olympics have an impact on USA hockey?? The sport is already growing by leaps and bounds? Sidney Crosby decided NOT to play. Team USA's roster ended up being the right call.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Bob Pompeani: What was Sidney Crosby's motivation and thought process as he was ruled out for Team Canada? Do you like the 3-on-3 overtime? The NBC broadcast of the Olympics was great. Kenny Albert did a great job calling the game. It was great to see Eddie Olczyk in the booth after his battle with cancer and he was very objective. Connor Hellebuyck won the game for Team USA, supported by strong penalty killing.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jack Hughes' goal was one of the best moments in American sports history, but nothing was like Bill Mazeroski hitting a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series. We listen to Maz's Hall of Fame speech at Cooperstown. Pirates Hall of Famer Steve Blass joins to share memories of Maz, his good friend and teammate in the 60s and 70s.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK, being Canadian, rooted for Canada and thought it was an incredible game. Were you happy with 3-on-3 hockey? Canada may have played better, but the USA stole the game with Connor Hellebuyck. Should the Penguins trade Stuart Skinner? What are the greatest moments in American sports history?

Bubba Chandler had a good first inning, but walked in one run on four pitches against the Yankees. Should the Penguins trade Stuart Skinner? What are the greatest moments in American sports history?

Pittsburgh Penguins analyst Tyler Kennedy joins us. TK, being Canadian, rooted for Canada and thought it was an incredible game. Were you happy with 3-on-3 hockey? Canada may have played better, but the USA stole the game with Connor Hellebuyck.

Pirates Hall of Famer and former Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve played with Bill Mazeroski and Roberto Clemente on some of the best Pirates teams of all time. Steve said that Maz was a great person and never changed himself. Steve remembers how great of a defender Maz was and how he helped Steve through so many hard moments.

Jack Hughes' goal was one of the best moments in American sports history, but nothing was like Bill Mazeroski hitting a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series. Bob knew Maz pretty well and remembers moments with him. Maz helped Neil Walker learn second base. We listen to Maz's Hall of Fame speech at Cooperstown.

The NBC broadcast of the Olympics was great. Kenny Albert did a great job calling the game. It was great to see Eddie Olczyk in the booth after his battle with cancer and he was very objective. Kenny Albert has a feel for the moment. Connor Hellebuyck won the game for Team USA, supported by strong penalty killing.