The Pomp And Joe Show

Paul vs Joe, Joe vs Paul! NHL, Penguins, and a little NBA talk in this weeks edition of the Pomp Showdown. 

Tristian Jarry is not starting again as Mike Sullivan and the Penguins continue to ride Ned. What happens to Jarry after this year?

The fans who caught the ball got to meet Cutch in a nice moment. Joe, Paul, and Bob discuss what they would ask for if they caught any milestone home run ball. 

Erik Karlsson did not have a good game against Boston on Saturday. Joe, Paul, and Bob talk about his play his first year in Pittsburgh. Paul has the hiccups and a discussion talks about how to get rid of them.

The Penguins' playoff hopes took a huge hit with their loss against Boston on Saturday. Analyzing the Pens playoff hopes, but first a cameo from Nicholas "Harry" Callas!

-Penguins back in wild card spot, Jared Jones shined vs Philadelphia, NFL draft less than two weeks, young Pittsburgher is in The Masters!

-Guests include: Tyler Kennedy, Ray Fittipaldo, Kevin Allen, Bob Walk

-Opening sports six pack! The guys react to the Penguins' monstrous 6-5 overtime win against Detroit, before they take a thorough look at the Eastern Conference/wild card standings. They also get into whether Tristan Jarry should get a start in one of their final regular season games, or if you can't take away the hot hand in Alex Nedeljkovic. Also, can Mt. Lebanon native Neil Shipley make a strong run at The Masters? The guys also discuss Jared Jones' strong start, but the Pirates' lack of offense from last night.

-Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joins to discuss last night's wild game. Tyler and the guys also discuss Erik Karlsson's performance from the game, as well as whether Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic should start the Pens' next game.

-Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! Ray and the guys thoroughly discuss how the Steelers can bolster their receiving corps, the trenches, and who could be some steals on day three of the draft. Also, are there still rumblings about 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk joining Pittsburgh?? 

-Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now joins to discuss last night's Penguins-Red Wings game, where Sidney Crosby ranks among who's had the best 2023-'24 season, and the really tight race for the final two spots in the Eastern Conference wild card. 

-Is this Russell Wilson's last chance to play meaningful football? Will Mark Pope bring good seasons for Kentucky basketball? Also, a further look at the financial situation with Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter. 

-We hear from ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick (via the Fan Morning Show) on Russell Wilson. Also, will Wilson fit in with the Steelers' culture? 

-Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joins! Bob and the guys discuss David Bednar's struggles of late, and if the time he missed during spring training is having an affect on that. They also get into Jared Jones' excellent stuff through his first three starts, and how Henry Davis can find a more consistent swing this season.

-Joe and Paul dive into the important games for the Penguins and Pirates this weekend, with a few predictions on their games as well as The Masters!