The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Paul Skenes dominated in the All-Star Game. BREAKING - Pirates trade Adam Frazier to the Kansas City Royals for Cam Devanney. Donny's wedding is the talk of Pittsburgh. Joe is frustrated with Bryan Reynolds and Jason Stark picked him as a top 3 candidate for LVP.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Noah Hiles gives it a 10% chance for Oneil Cruz and 1% chance for Paul Skenes to sign a long-term extension. % chance players are dealt. Mark Kaboly said T.J. Watt wants five years, four years guaranteed, and to be the highest-paid edge rusher. Mark said that's the starting point, before the Steelers meet in the middle. The disconnect is being paid more than Garrett and the Steelers are going to point to Watt being 15 months older.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Mark Kaboly's top 5 Steelers of the 21st century. Terry McLaurin is frustrated with his contract in Washington. Adam Schefter said the issue is years and guaranteed money and the sides aren't close. He still thinks the deal will get done.The head of the MLBPA says a salary cap would take baseball backward. Patrick Queen ranks No. 75 on the NFL Top 100 players.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Our Pirates midseason awards and disappointments. One year ago, they were one game out of the wild card. First half MVP outside of Skenes. Devin McCourty told us Bill Belichick kept everyone in check and the Patriots did have a chip on their shoulder. Mike Tomlin's words on Antonio Brown's Facebook live had no effect on the Patriots.

Devin McCourty told us Bill Belichick kept everyone in check and the Patriots did have a chip on their shoulder. Mike Tomlin's words on Antonio Brown's Facebook live had no effect on the Patriots. He didn't have an issue with it. Dorian in McKees Rocks said he talked to Paul Skenes and Skenes doesn't ski.

We felt this season could have been successful for the Pirates in February. One year ago, they were one game out of the wild card. First half MVP outside of Skenes. Joe: Keller, Austin: McCutchen. Position player of the year: Austin: Cruz. Bryan Reynolds is the worst position player in WAR!

Terry McLaurin is frustrated with his contract in Washington. We would trade for him, but Washington won't. Adam Schefter said the issue is years and guaranteed money and the sides aren't close. Patrick Queen ranks No. 75 on the NFL Top 100 players.

Mark was NOT invited to Donny's wedding. Mark's top 5 Steelers of the 21st century: Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Troy Polamalu, Alan Faneca, James Harrison. We hear Cam Heyward's reaction to Donny having Cam 8th on his best players of the last 25 years.

Mark Kaboly said T.J. Watt wants five years, four years guaranteed, and to be the highest-paid edge rusher. Mark said that's the starting point, before the Steelers meet in the middle. The disconnect is being paid more than Garrett and the Steelers are going to point to Watt being 15 months older. Watt will likely be a hold-in player who won't play in the preseason.