The Pomp And Joe Show

Crowley jumps on the headset. Joe is worried about germs. Bob has left. Jack doesn't own expensive suits. Kevin Colbert joins to discuss the Steelers going to Saint Vincent College, his thoughts about Tomlin stepping away and his relationship with Mike McCarthy, what the process is like negotiating contract extensions, which of his draft picks surprised him the most, his Kenny Pickett selection. Greg from Gerken Roofing joins the show.

Crowley's dramatic shot from $5K yesterday was an all-time sports moment. Jack had a great round of golf recently but downplayed it. We analyzed Zangrilli's call of the shot. Callas tried to discourage Jack from betting on an Ozuna home run. Joe is confused about the giveaways, so Crowley helps. Will Lowe be the first Pirate to hit 40 homers since Stargell? Or could he be traded at the deadline. Joe and Pomp are both preoccupied. Will Henry Davis stay on the roster? Will Skenes or Ashcraft lead the Bucs in strikeouts? Would you take Antonio Brown over the other great Steelers WRs? Will Hines Ward ever get into the HOF?

Konnor Griffin joins to discuss if he can change a tire and if he can use jumper cables, his diet, his sunscreen, how his rehab is going, if he could DH right now, and he wants to have a .900 OPS. Bill from Firehouse Subs joins, the guys detail their favorite sandwiches. Do the Pirates have to send Henry Davis back to the minors. If Ozuna is cast aside, who will be the primary DH?

A Wexford volunteer firefighter joins the broadcast to tell his incredible story. Callas and Crowley yell at Mackey for typing during the interview. Mackey teases a guest and Callas and Crowley keep guessing incorrectly. Another firefighter stops by to make a donation, and he was also the AD at Clairton when Tyler Boyd played for the Bears. Five players have been linked to the Pirates as trade candidates. Do the Pirates really need help at C and 1B? How can Ozuna find a rhythm if he isn't playing with any regularity?

Jim Colony departs and Dorin Dickerson takes his place, and there's another incentive to join Dorin for a Pitt game. Why isn't Konnor Griffin playing DH for the Pirates right now? Ozuna continues to handcuff the roster. Pat Mackey of Guardian joins. Brendan Sorsby is going to the supplemental draft. When should a team take a shot at him? The guys make their US Open picks, Bob makes numerous picks.

Jim Colony is back and he has bad hearing in one ear. Poni puts out some big offers for those who donate $20 or more. Mitch Keller survived an ugly start to his outing last night. The Pirates have a patchwork defense currently. Colony didn't stay up late to watch the Pirates. What should the Pirates do at the deadline? An update from the tot board. Bob talks about his Riverhounds experience giveaway. Jim does the same with his Pheasant Ridge golf round experience. What are some way the Pirates can get things going? Can we see Mlodzinski pitch again before Jones's next start? The General joins to offer his card of the week - Brandon Lowe rookie autograph.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, June 16th, 2026

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates are 36-37 and are nine games out of first in the division. The piggyback strategy hasn't worked. Are the Pirates going to be a seller instead of a buyer? Should the Pirates listen on Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Brendan Sorsby is available in the NFL Supplemental Draft. Sorsby bet on his own team at Indiana and was ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Nick Farabaugh thinks the gambling issues are a real concern. Nick thinks Sorsby would have been the QB2 in the class, but would have been behind Arch Manning and Dante Moore. Would you give up a second or third round pick for Sorsby?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: We hear from Steelers fans if they would draft Brendan Sorsby. There is a chance this doesn't work and the Steelers would be parting with a pick. Chris in Butler makes fun of us for not changing our oil. John Tortorella will not return as Vegas Golden Knights head coach. NHL has the shortest time frame for coaches' job security of all sports. The Pirates are 2-10 without Oneil Cruz in the lineup.