The Pomp And Joe Show

Starkey felt it would have been an automatic win for the Pirates if Martin Perez stayed in the game to pitch the 9th despite being at 100 pitches. We hear what the computer in Derek Shelton's head had to be saying to him about taking Perez out to go to an ineffective David Bednar. We would go to Aroldis Chapman in the 9th. This is a big year for Derek Shelton. The decisions he makes needs to be evidence of winning and good decision making.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: If the Penguins don't make the playoffs, the power play and failures in overtime are to blame. The Penguins DON'T practice overtime. Starkey and Zeise examine the loss to Toronto in overtime. The extra point is critical. A look back at some of Starkey's best nicknames. We examine the upcoming Red Wings schedule. The Pens control their destiny against the Red Wings and Islanders. Starkey with an epic rant on fate.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise: Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. The Penguins played an overall better game than the Maple Leafs, but were still fortunate to get a point. Jay can't believe all the teams that were in front of the Penguins have fallen apart. He thinks no one would want to see a hot Penguins team in the playoffs. Mike Sullivan has concepts he expects the players to follow suit with, but it hasn't resulted in overtime success. Jack Lambert is the one former Pittsburgh sports athlete who it seems like no one has been able to interview. Is Jack Lambert the most beloved Steeler of all time? Mitch Keller used his fastball more against Detroit and had a solid start after a poor first inning.

Jack Lambert is the one former Pittsburgh sports athlete who it seems like no one has been able to interview. Is Jack Lambert the most beloved Steeler of all time? Mitch Keller used his fastball more against Detroit and had a solid start after a poor first inning.

Penguins analyst Jay Caufield joined the show. The Penguins played an overall better game than the Maple Leafs, but were still fortunate to get a point. Jay can't believe all the teams that were in front of the Penguins have fallen apart. He thinks no one would want to see a hot Penguins team in the playoffs. Mike Sullivan has concepts he expects the players to follow suit with, but it hasn't resulted in overtime success.

A look back at some of Starkey's best nicknames. We examine the upcoming Red Wings schedule. The Pens control their destiny against the Red Wings and Islanders. Starkey with an epic rant on fate.

If the Penguins don't make the playoffs, the power play and failures in overtime are to blame. The Penguins DON'T practice overtime. Starkey and Zeise examine the loss to Toronto in overtime. The extra point is critical.

(Hour 1 with Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Paul Zeise)

Pittsburgh Sports is in a good spot. The Pirates have started 8-2, Bailey Falter had a great start, the Penguins are on a roll trying to get into the playoffs, and the Steelers are exciting again. Joe asks the question: will the Penguins make the playoffs? Bob says no. Paul and Joe say that they will make it. A discussion about potential playoff scenarios. How well do the Penguins have to play to make it? What do they need to happen for them to make it?

Who is the most responsible for the Penguins resurgence? Joe says Crosby, Nedeljkovic, and Michael Bunting are the most responsible. Will we see Tristian Jarry again in a big game the rest of the season? A discussion about Jarry's play and Ned's. Bob says Ned should play until the hot hand is lost.

(Hour 2 with Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Paul Zeise)

The Pirates have started the year 8-2 and won a series against a good Baltimore Orioles team. Paul things this team can be good for a long time this season. Joe can not give enough credit to Bailey Falter, who almost threw a no hitter. When is it time to panic for Henry Davis? Will Nick Gonzales work with the Pirates or is he a trade chip? Paul looks at the recent Pirates first round picks and how they have faired. Joe goes on a rant about a Twitter account who says we should not take 10 games into the season seriously. 

More Pirates talk. More Twitter accounts Joe does not agree with. Did the Pirates over-pay to keep Mitch Keller?

(Hour 3 with Joe Starkey, Bob Pompeani, and Paul Zeise)

 A Bob Pompeani Showdown!

Joe is very upset about the illegal screen call during the Iowa vs UConn Final Four game. Joe compares it to the Eagles holding call in the Super Bowl. Paul says that officials need to be consistent.