The Pomp And Joe Show

Another brawl resulted from a handshake line. Calls about the tradition and if it is necessary.

Jay Caufield on the Pens outlook, the power play struggles and possible solutions, the effort needed tonight, the Erik Karlsson dilemma, his role in the Jagr ceremony.

Starkey's mailbag about Pitt MBB, Pens jerseys to be retired, the mistakes of Steelers QB evaluations, favorite pro wrestler, best lefty QBs.

Jonathan Bombulie joins to discuss the Jagr weekend, the potential demise of Malkin, Karlsson's impact, a woman fell into a dumpster that was compacted but she survived, a kangeroo was found in Florida at the pool, a hiker killed a coyote with his bare hands.

The Penguins need to make a run before the trade deadline. Calls about the Pens, their lacking roster, and the PP, and the possibility of trading Guentzel.

The Penguins' hopes are slipping away. A discussion of producer nicknames. Sullivan is talking about changes and unlocking Erik Karlsson. Some of the guys are afraid to make mistakes. They need to be desperate. Kyle Dubas deserves some criticism.

A recap of the Jaromir Jagr jersey retirement ceremony. It was a memorable event that was very well done by all involved. We replayed some of the comments made by Jagr. 

More from the Jagr retirement. What other jerseys should be retired in Pittsburgh? Joe goes on a rant about how Terry Bradshaw's number is not retired by the Steelers is an embarrassment. He says that no other number should be retired by the Steelers until Bradshaw's is honored. Others mentioned are Dave Parker and Barry Bonds. Where is the line drawn?

Paul Steigerwald joins the show to talk to us about Jaromir Jagr's retirement ceremony. He credits the Penguins and the video editors for having such an impact on the event. 

We go over who has their jerseys retired for the University of Pittsburgh's basketball team. What are some numbers that should be retired by Pitt athletics in other sports?

A Bob Pompeani Showdown!

Rick Pitino completely destroyed his team. Was that the right thing to do? Who is to blame for the state of St. John's basketball? Pitino or NIL?

Where is Ron Cook right now? Joe ran a poll about who should be the Steelers' starting quarterback next season. Justin Fields has over half of the votes. Have people turned on Kenny Pickett? What do you do with Pickett? Can the Steelers wait for an answer from Mason Rudolph?

Bob and Joe draft their top 10 Pitt Men's Basketball players in the 21st century. Joe takes Dejuan Blair, Carl Crowser, and Blake Hinson among others. Bob takes Sam Young, Brandon Knight, as well as Julius Page. Texts in the City!

(Hour 1 with Joe and Bob Pompeani)

A recap of the Jaromir Jagr jersey retirement ceremony. It was a memorable event that was very well done by all involved. We replayed some of the comments made by Jagr. 

More from the Jagr retirement. What other jerseys should be retired in Pittsburgh? Joe goes on a rant about how Terry Bradshaw's number is not retired by the Steelers is an embarrassment. He says that no other number should be retired by the Steelers until Bradshaw's is honored. Others mentioned are Dave Parker and Barry Bonds. Where is the line drawn?

(Hour 2 with Joe and Bob Pompeani)

Paul Steigerwald joins the show to talk to us about Jaromir Jagr's retirement ceremony. He credits the Penguins and the video editors for having such an impact on the event. 

We go over who has their jerseys retired for the University of Pittsburgh's basketball team. What are some numbers that should be retired by Pitt athletics in other sports?

(Hour 3 with Joe and Bob Pompeani)

A Bob Pompeani Showdown!

Rick Pitino completely destroyed his team. Was that the right thing to do? Who is to blame for the state of St. John's basketball? Pitino or NIL?