The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, from Monday, April 6th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Are we finally getting out of the dark ages of Pittsburgh sports? The Pirates swept the Orioles and the Penguins swept the Panthers. The Penguins are going to the playoffs and the Pirates are off to a hot start. We hear from optimistic Pirates fans. Evgeni Malkin has embarrassed moving to the wing and has benefitted him.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Dan thinks Oneil Cruz's season will be a seven-game swing. The Pirates are on a five game winning streak. Dan thinks we know what they're going to get from Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn, but it's important for Cruz to carry the offense. Evgeni Malkin will average a point per game for the 16th season. How much longer could Malkin play? Would you rather the Penguins to play the Flyers, Islanders, or Blue Jackets?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The best third round picks in Steelers history, presented by Esgar Snyder and Associates. Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joined the show. The Penguins are in a great place to get to the playoffs. Jay thinks Egor Chinakhov is the Penguins third most important and impactful forward after Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He thinks Erik Karlsson has been the third-best defensemen in hockey.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: It feels like things are different in our sports. The Pirates have a different feeling, the Steelers are hosting the draft, and the Penguins are going back to the playoffs!!! Joe and Bob like that this year's Penguins are physical and stand up for Sidney Crosby. UConn plays Michigan in the national championship game.

Joe and Bob like that this year's Penguins are physical and stand up for Sidney Crosby. UConn plays Michigan in the national championship. The tournament is talking about going to 76 TEAMS.

It feels like things are different in our sports. The Pirates have a different feeling, the Steelers are hosting the draft, and the Penguins are going back to the playoffs. Kyle Dubas has pushed a ton of the right buttons. Joe thinks, "the fog truly has lifted" for our teams.

The Penguins are in a great place to get to the playoffs. Jay thinks the soft goal is what gets to goaltenders and teams, and the Penguins need to prevent it. Jay thinks Egor Chinakhov is the Penguins third most important and impactful forward after Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. He thinks Erik Karlsson has been the third-best defensemen in hockey right now.

The best third round picks in Steelers history, presented by our friends at Edgar Snyder and Associates. The list is led by the greatest cornerback in franchise history and a game changer in Pittsburgh for over 40 years.

Evgeni Malkin will average a point per game for the 16th season. How much longer could Malkin play? Bob would sign Malkin to a two-year deal. Would you rather the Penguins to play the Flyers, Islanders, or Blue Jackets? It would be fascinating to see the Penguins-Flyers.