Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcast

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) returns from his midwest jaunt to join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). You'll hear about the recent winning streak and get updated thoughts on Horwitz, Reynolds, and the possible future of Jared Triolo. Connor is so excited for it! Let's Go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan recaps the previous week of action, delves into the latest Skenes start, and discusses the ridiculous Heaney debacle. Hey, the Buccos won a game! Let's go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan reviews the series against the Giants and Reds, specifically touching on the latest Paul Skenes stats and the hot August for Horwitz and Reynolds. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the latest Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, you get a recap of a wild and weird series in Colorado and a preview of the upcoming homestand versus the Giants. Connor and Jonathan also have some thoughts on the latest Ben Cherington comments and the trade deadline. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). First, the gents review the rousing 17-16 game vs the Rockies from Friday night. Then, Connor and Jonathan discuss the trade deadline and the Pirates overall direction (or lack thereof) moving into 2026. Nonsensical is putting it kindly. Anyways...let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the latest Talk the Plank Pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). As the trades start flying, the Buccos keep winning. Connor and Jonathan talk about the departure of Ke'Bryan Hayes and Caleb Ferguson and discuss who could be next...all in the context of a winning streak! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps the latest Skenes gem before delving into trade chatter and discussing the Diamondbacks series as a whole - all 9 runs score by the two teams combined! Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan looks at the rapid turnaround from being swept to sweeping the best team in the AL, discusses ongoing trade chatter, and previews the upcoming series against Arizona. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) bring you the lastest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sport Network (@FansFirstSN). You'll hear a recap of the White Sox series and some discussion of how this team compares to others in this historic franchise. You'll also hear about Oneil Cruz in the Home Run Derby, the All Star Game, trade speculation, and more! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) joins Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the extended Sunday Spectacular show on the latest Talk the Plank Podcast via Fans First Sport Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan discuss the Pirates first four draft picks, recap the recent series in Minnesota, and preview Oneil Cruz debut in the Home Run Derby on Monday. Let's GO BUCS!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan discusses the ongoing lack of offense as the Pirates score 9 runs in 3 games against KC, dropping back to back games by a score of 4-3. We're talking Falter, Pham, and Cruz in the HR Derby too! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) joins Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the delayed Sunday Spectacular Show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sport Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan talk about Monday's loss in KC where Tommy Pham keeps growing his trade value, but Andrew Heaney sees his decline. You'll also hear talk about Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Oneil Cruz, and more! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The Buccos have now played six consecutive games that have ended in shutouts. Unfortunately, the series in Seattle went the opposite of that against the Cardinals at PNC Park. Jonathan will talk about Skenes, Pham, and more as he reviews the series in the Pacific Northwest. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) returns to join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan basks in the glow of a six-game winning streak while Connor reminds him that the Bucs remain 12 games under .500. All that plus trade deadline talk and honoring Dave Parker. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) returns from hiatus to Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN)...and just in time to discuss the new offensive juggernaut that is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jonathan recaps the past week and talks about trade possibilities on this extended Sunday show. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) is flying solo for this week's Sunday night show on the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Mitch pitched well enough to deserve a win, but alas the Bucco bats went cold after a 2-run first inning. Get thoughts about Keller, Don Kelly, Henry Davis, Isaac Mattson and more...plus a preview of Tuesday's tilt in Detroit. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you your nightly update here on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Another low scoring affair as Mike Burrows shines, but the Buccos can't plate enough runs to get the win. Tune in Monday morning to hear the extended Sunday Spectacular show! Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The crowds in Chicago give this series the feel of a hotly-contested divisional round, but Skenes and the Buccos able to come through to win in an extra inning showdown on Friday afternoon. Hear about Oneil Cruz's improved outfield play and all the other details right here! Let's GO BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) makes a special mid-week appearance, joining Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). You'll hear about the struggles against Taillon and some questionable decision-making as the boys lament another loss. But at the end, there's some positivity as we all prep for Skenes Day on Friday! Let's Go Bucs!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Andrew McCutchen hits his 241st homer in a Pirates uniform, passing the Great One for 3rd in franchise history, and marking the difference in a 5-2 win over Miami. Hear all about how it went down and preview the upcoming Cubs series. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the love of R.J. Reynolds, the Pirates won their fourth-straight on Monday with a 10-3 mashing of Miami. Bryan Anthony Davis has all the details on the latest episode of TTP3K on FFSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) and Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) bring you the extended Sunday Spectacular show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). They're talking Skenes (obviously), Ashcraft, Bucco Bats, and minor leaguers! Listen in today and every day! Let's Go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you a brief recap of Saturday's game versus Philly on the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Heaney was strong, the Bucs' bullpen was perfect, and Henry Davis' heroics carried the day! Hear all about it, plus a preview of Sunday's Skenes Day! Be sure to listen in Monday morning also for the weekly Sunday Spectacular show! Let's Go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). It was a back-and-forth affair in Pittsburgh on a wet Friday night, but the Buccos pull through behind a strong bullpen performance and an exciting bottom of the 9th! Talking Cruz, B-Rey, Buccos' catchers, and more...plus a preview of Saturday's tilt. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Other than Jared Triolo's solid night, the Buccos didn't have many positives in the series finale versus the Astros. Hear about what went down and get a preview of Friday's tilt versus the Phillies right here on TTP3k. Let's go BUCS!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). We're talking about the best start of Mike Burrows' young career, supported nicely by rookie Braxton Ashcraft, as the Buccos shut out the Houston Astros. You'll also get a preview of the rubber match with Mitch Keller taking the mound against Framber Valdez. Let's go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the love of Omar Moreno and everything holy, why can't the Pirates give Paul Skenes any support? The Bucs ace gave up one run and three hits, but. the Pittsburgh bats were made of balsa wood as the team drops the series opener with Houston by the score of 3-0. Bryan Anthony Davis has all the details on the latest episode of TTP on FFSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) is joined by special guest Brian Anthony Davis (@SteelCurtainBAD) for the extended Sunday Spectacular show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). We're talking the disappointment of Sunday's loss, optimism for some of the Bucco players, and previewing the upcoming series with the Houston Astros - plus much more! Check us out today and everyday on TTP3k! Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps the excellent Bailey Falter outing from Saturday night and talks Henry Davis, Andrew McCutchen and more! You'll also get a preview of Sunday's rubber match. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Mitch Keller pitched well and Brian Reynolds stayed hot but the Buccos were unable to pull it out on Friday night. Jonathan will recap the game, discuss his disappointment in the Pirates infield, and offer his thoughts on the questionable 3rd strike which ended Don Kelly's night early. After that, get a brief preview of Saturday's tilt. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Spots Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan bringing some excitement as the Bucco bats come alive for the 2nd straight day in the desert, hanging double digits for just the 2nd time this year...and on a Skenes Day to boot! Jonathan talks Henry Davis, incredible Skenes numbers, and Bryan Reynolds...plus more! Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you went to bed frustrated, you can wake elated as the Pirates had a huge 8th inning to beat the Diamondbacks in Arizona by the score of 9-6. Bryan Anthony Davis has all of the thrilling details on TTP3K from the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates endured a shoutout again, this time a 5-0 loss in Arizona . Bryan Anthony Davis has all the details on Talk the Plank 3K from the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the extended Sunday Spectacular show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The Buccos' give up a pair of 3-run innings to lose to the Brew Crew on Sunday. Jonathan and Connor recap the game and discuss things like Oneil Cruz record exit velocity, Alexander Canario, Don Kelly, Joey Bart, and more! Tune in to check it out! Let's go BUCS!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you a brief recap of Saturday's Pirates-Brewers tilt on the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Keller was excellent, Cruz and Horwitz did their job, and the bullpen shut it down! Also get a preview of Sunday's outing where Bailey Falter tries to stay hot. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k Pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan recaps Friday's extra-inning affair versus the Brewers, hitting on the two home runs by Oneil Cruz and wild finish as the Buccos pull one out to get a win on Skenes Day. Tune in for the details! Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you a brief recap of a late Thursday night finish on the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). The Pirates did it! They finally scored 5 runs in a game! Tune in to hear how it went down and how it simply wasn't enough to garner a win against 3 homers hit by the Brew Crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) gets the rare privilege of recapping back-to-back Bucco victories on the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). After celebrating the masterful pitching of Falter, Heaney, and the bullpen, Jonathan does take time to reflect on one full month of offensive futility - as the Pirates reach a full 30 days without a 5-run output. Lastly, you'll get a preview of Mike Burrows' debut start against Milwaukee on Thursday. Let's go BUCS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates have gone from terrible to no hope with a 7-1 loss at home to Cincinnati. Bryan Anthony Davis has all the details on Talk the Plank 3K from the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the Sulking Sunday Spectacular Show (that's 4 S's!) on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan recap Paul Skenes' first career complete game before discussing Spencer Horwitz, Jared Jones, Nick Solak, and more. It gets a little feisty, so you don't want to miss this one! For the sake of tradition: Let's Go Bucs!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you a brief recap of Saturday's game in Philly on the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Hear about Horwitz's debut, Reynolds' solid outing, and Carmen's not-so-solid outing. And then get prepped for Skenes Sunday! Be sure to come back for a full weekly recap and analysis on the Sunday Spectacular show, which will be published Monday morning. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan recaps Friday night's game in Philadelphia and talks about the recent emergence of Alexander Canario's bat. You'll then hear a brief preview of Saturday's tilt as the Bucs face a tough battle against Zach Wheeler. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) and Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) bring you the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). We're talking homers by Gorski and Triolo and an excellent bullpen effort to lead the Pirates to victory...despite continuing the streak of games with less than 5 runs. You'll also get some historical perspective on that streak and the Bucs' run production as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates got back to their losing ways with quiet bats and no defense to fall to the Mets. Bryan Anthony Davis has all the details on Talk the Plank 3K from the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Anthony Davis (@SteelCurtainBAD) joins Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the Sunday Spectacular on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Bryan and Jonathan talk about the start of the Don Kelly era, but continue to bemoan the Pirates' inability to score runs. Since it's been awhile for Bryan to join TTP3k, there was also an extensive discussion about the state of the franchise and what would be a good result for the rest of 2025. Let's go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcase on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps Saturday's game versus the Braves and gets to discuss multiple Bucco ejections and start a prayer circle for Oneil Cruz's back. Finally, Jonathan offers a brief preview of Sunday's tilt against Chris Sale. Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan recaps the debut game for new manager Don Kelly as the Buccos hold on in the 9th to beat the Braves 3-2. We're talking Bailey Falter, bullpen, and more! Let's go Bucs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) is here! With Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99)! Derek Shelton is not here or in the Pirates clubhouse. On the latest Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN), Connor and Jonathan discuss the logic of firing Shelton vs. Cherington. Let's go Don Kelly! Let's go Bucs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, you'll get a recap of the series versus the Cardinals which did not go so well. Even Skenes Day didn't get the Buccos a W! Where do the Pirates go from here? Jonathan shares in your misery and offers some thoughts on the state of the team...Let's Go Bucs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) is flying solo for this Sunday Spectacular episode on Talk the Plank 3k and Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). As the Buccos drop their 4th straight and 7th in their last 8, Jonathan takes a look on how we got here and opines on the Bucs moving forward. It's a bit of a somber episode...but Jonathan tries to stay positive - and looks ahead to Skenes Day on Tuesday! Let's go Bucs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices