The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Bob interviewed Mike McCarthy on Friday. Mike McCarthy told Pomp "that's the plan" to recreate the magic McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers had in Green Bay. The Steelers are hiring long time special teams coach Danny Crossman as their next special teams coach. The Steelers think they're in a place, that realistically they probably aren't.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mike McCarthy couldn't make it much clearer that he wants to bring Rodgers back than saying "that's the plan." Is it beneficial for the Steelers to bring Aaron Rodgers back? We hear the first part of Bob's interview for KDKA with head coach Mike McCarthy. Was Kenny Pickett the worst draft pick in Pittsburgh Steelers history?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mike McCarthy mentioned 1137 Greenfield Ave during his press conference. Kathy used to live next door. Joe knocked on the door and Kathy Bradley opened the door. Mrs. McCarthy helped save Kathy when she had a serious stomach aliment. and saved her life. Dan Bradley called in to talk about his relationship and connection with Mike McCarthy. Kevin Gorman of the Trib joins to describe where the Pirates can go from here.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe's thoughts have changed on Sidney Crosby playing in the Olympics. He hopes that Crosby plays well, but is worried about Sid getting hurt with the Penguins in the playoff chase. The 2016 reunion was awesome. The Penguins weren't good for three years and missed the playoffs, and are now back!

The Penguins weren't good for three years and missed the playoffs, and now are building themselves back up. There are a lot of great stories like Brazeau and Anthony Mantha. Parker Wotherspoon and Ryan Shea have been great. Joe played bubble hockey with Barry Trotz in Tokyo, who is retiring. Joe won the game 4-1!

Joe's thoughts have changed on Sidney Crosby playing in the Olympics. He hopes that Crosby plays well, but is worried about Sid getting hurt with the Penguins in the playoff chase. What would a deal for Jason Robertson look like with the Dallas Stars?? Would you trade Stuart Skinner at the trade deadline?

The Reds landed the best bet still available in Eugenio Suarez. Kevin thinks Suarez going back to Cincinnati to play in a smaller ballpark was a factor and said multiple Pirates right-handed hitters have complained about how far back the fences are in left field. Bob Nutting met with Andrew McCutchen recently. Kevin thinks Alec Bohm is intriguing.

Mike McCarthy mentioned 1137 Greenfield Ave during his press conference. It was his childhood home! Joe knocked on the door and Kathy Bradley opened the door. Joe explained why he was there and Kathy said that she has known Mike McCarthy all his life. Dan Bradley called in to talk about his relationship and connection with Mike! McCarthy was very emotional at his press conference.

Someone on the Fan YouTube chat suggested Kenny Pickett is the worst draft pick in Steelers franchise history. Devin Bush was a horrible pick but played well for the Browns. We go into a deep dive on Shakespeare. When were restaurants invented? The Steelers are bringing former Pitt coach Frank Cignetti Jr. as an assistant.