The Pomp And Joe Show

(Hour 4 with Cook and Joe with Bob Pompeani)

Ed Bouchette joins the show to add to the ever growing list of people to wish Ron a happy farewell. Ron and Ed exchange stories about the Pittsburgh Maulers and Ron says it may have been the most fun he had while covering a team. Joe asks what is the biggest change Ron has seen in the business over the years. Ron tells the story about the time Dave Parker threatened to kill him. He then talks about his most memorable game he ever covered. 

The last caller of the day, Lanny Frattare calls to offer Ron a teaching position at Waynesburg's journalism program. Ron reminisces about the time Bob called in while he was in a hot tub. Ron thanks the guys for all the surprises they put together today.

Lanny has a proposition for Ron Cook whenever he settles into retirement.

Ed Bouchette calls in to talk about stories from covering the Steelers with Ron as well as the Pittsburgh Maulers.

Horse and Foalsie, producers for Cook and Joe for years, call in to talk to Ron.

More big names in Pittsburgh sports call in to the show to wish Ron Cook well in his retirement. But the most important name to Ron, Taylor Cook, his daughter wishes her father a happy retirement.

Steelers Hall of Famers, and members of Ron Cook's Mount Rushmore, call in to talk about Ron's retirement.

Soon to be Hall of Famer Jim Leyland joins the show to wish our own Hall of Famer a fond farewell. Derek Shelton also chimes in to talk about his fun times during the Shelty Show. 

Former Steelers Alejandro Villanueva and David DeCastro call in from Florida, where Ron Cook is moving to, give him a quick preview of the Florida retired life. Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet calls in as well to discuss being friends with Ron as well as Ron being a writer. A couple of other listeners call in to tell stories and thank Ron. 

It's groundhog day, and it feels like the same things over and over in Pittsburgh sports. Who will snap out of it first? A Starkey 6 (or 12) Pack: Pirates linked to Gary Sanchez. Harbaugh is promising multiple titles with the Chargers. Will Baker Mayfield hit free agency. A new NFL kickoff rule. Early returns for DPOY. Mike MacDonald in Seattle. Mark Andrews to the rescue. Rumors on Kirk Cousins, AJ Brown. Jake Guentzel's future. Tyler Kennedy on the outlook for Jake Guentzel, the Pens chances for the playoffs, fighting in the NHL and Tyler's fight record, Sean Avery, free association. Kliff Kingsbury to the Raiders, was he a better option than Arthur Smith? Taylor Lewan and Willie Colon had much different opinions. Is Brock Purdy the real deal? Jed York gave a great story about Kyle Shanahan recognizing Purdy's talent early. Ray Fittipaldo joins to grade the Arthur Smith hiring, the possibility of coaching changes, if the players will embrace Pickett, his takeaways from the Senior Bowl, the Steelers representation in attendance, Cam Heyward, free association. Tom Wilson complimented Sidney Crosby this week. What are the best rivalries in the NHL anymore? Bill Belichick is without a job - is it because he is a jerkCorbin Burnes to the Orioles. Why couldn't the Pirates do the same.  What does this say about MLB economics? The Steelers schedule release and how it compares to Cincy. A thorough breakdown of the 49ers/Chiefs, Starkey wants Josh Rowntree to give him the hookup at golf courses