The Pomp And Joe Show

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: TK faced a lot of backlash for proposing a trade for Vincent Trocheck involving a first-round pick and one of Will Horcoff or Bill Zonnon. TK is hearing Evgeni Malkin wants more than one year. He knows it's not about money, but it's about years. Tyler Kennedy thinks if Evgeni Malkin doesn't except one year, that the Penguins should let him walk and Malkin could end up in Washington or in Florida. 

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers schedule is taking shape. The Steelers will reportedly host the Falcons in Week 1. The Steelers are reportedly going to host the Bengals Week 3. The Steelers won't have a bye week before or after Paris. The Steelers will reportedly play Tampa Bay Week 6 and go to the Patriots in Week 2. The Steelers will reportedly play in Cincinnati on Sunday Night Football.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jeremy Fowler wrote that the Steelers want to keep Nick Herbig. Fowler said that if Herbig goes to free agency, he's going to get a large contract. Joe would make space for Nick Herbig and pay him. Bob would stand pat and not sign Herbig just yet.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Jeff thinks this is gearing for Carmen Mlodzinski to come in for Jared Jones when Jones returns. Joe loves the idea of an opener. Ben Cherington said Henry Davis is getting bad luck and is making good contact. Jeff Hathhorn thinks there is a desire on both sides with the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin for one season. Alan Saunders is reporting the Steelers won't play on Christmas Eve or Day. 

Endy Rodriguez is 2-2 with a double and a two-run single. Tyler Kennedy told us that Evgeni Malkin wants to play two years, but Malkin has said one year. Jeff Hathhorn thinks there is a desire on both sides for one season. Alan Saunders is reporting the Steelers won't play on Christmas Eve or Day. 

Jeff thinks this is gearing for Carmen Mlodzinski to come in for Jared Jones when Jones returns. Joe loves the idea of an opener. Ben Cherington said Henry Davis is getting bad luck and is making good contact.

Austin still believes in Henry Davis. Mason Montgomery is being used as the opener for Carmen Mlodzinski. Joe contacted the NFL to try to find out information about DK Metcalf's altercation with the Detroit Lions fan in 2024. Joe did not hear back!!

Jeremy Fowler wrote that the Steelers want to keep Nick Herbig. Fowler said that if Herbig goes to free agency, he's going to get a large contract. Joe would make space for Nick Herbig and pay him. Bob would stand pat and not sign Herbig just yet. Gerry Dulac said that the Steelers will not keep four quarterbacks on the roster. Joe thinks Will Howard is the odd-man out.

More on what the Steelers schedule will be. The Steelers will play in Cincinnati on Sunday Night Football. 

The Steelers schedule is taking shape. The Steelers will host the Falcons in Week 1. The Steelers are reportedly going to host the Bengals Week 3. The Steelers won't have a bye week before or after Paris. The Steelers will reportedly play Tampa Bay Week 6.

Who should be the Penguins goalie next season? Quinn Hughes does not seem happy. Tyler Kennedy thinks if Evgeni Malkin doesn't except one year, that the Penguins should let him walk and Malkin could end up in Washington or in Florida. 

TK faced a lot of backlash for proposing a trade for Vincent Trocheck involving a first-round pick and one of Will Horcoff or Bill Zonnon. TK is hearing Evgeni Malkin wants more than one year. He knows it's not about money, but it's about years.

What 24-year-old said of the milestone, nerves, mom being in stands

What Kelly said about Mitch Keller, overall game

5-13-2026 The Pomp & Joe Show

-The guys open with a six pack on everything related to Paul Skenes: From the history he continues to make, to what he means to Pittsburgh, and what his long-term MLB future looks like, including whether another chapter will be written after his time with Pittsburgh. What does Oneil Cruz's future with the Pirates look like? Are you excited about the Steelers playing the Saints in France? -Six pack continued, centered on Jared Jones being adamant that he'll remain a starter for the Pirates. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle also joins to preview some Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin and Victor Wembanyama cards.

-Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joins! The guys discuss the latest with Aaron Rodgers, whether he truly wants to be in Pittsburgh, and how much Mike McCarthy's presence could influence him. -The guys discuss the Steelers going to Paris to face the Saints. Who will be the Steelers' first opponent?

-MLB analyst Matt Clement joins! Paul Skenes has a great chance to be a 20-game winner, doesn't he? For the Pirates' sake, it helps that Skenes is not a Scott Boras client, right? -Once Jared Jones returns, which starter moves to the bullpen?

-More with Matt Clement - Do the Bucs have a better chance to sign Oneil Cruz than Paul Skenes? -Pirates Insider Jason Mackey joins! The guys thoroughly discuss Paul Skenes' future with Pittsburgh and how the bullpen could shake out once Jared Jones returns.

Pirates Insider Jason Mackey joins! The guys thoroughly discuss Paul Skenes' future with Pittsburgh and how the bullpen could shake out once Jared Jones returns.

MLB analyst Matt Clement joins! Paul Skenes has a great chance to be a 20-game winner, doesn't he? For the Pirates' sake, it helps that Skenes is not a Scott Boras client, right?

More with Matt Clement - Do the Bucs have a better chance to sign Oneil Cruz than Paul Skenes?

Once Jared Jones returns, which starter moves to the bullpen?

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joins! The guys discuss the latest with Aaron Rodgers, whether he truly wants to be in Pittsburgh, and how much Mike McCarthy's presence could influence him.

The guys open with a six pack on everything related to Paul Skenes - From the history he continues to make, to what he means to Pittsburgh, and what his long-term MLB future looks like, including whether another chapter will be written after his time with Pittsburgh. What does Oneil Cruz's future with the Pirates look like? Are you excited about the Steelers playing the Saints in France?

Joe is sick of all of the Aaron Rodgers nonsense. Do people still care? Calls on Rodgers. We dive into 18 wheeler truck drivers. Did anyone actually see Rodgers this weekend? An expert on the Rodgers/McCarthy dynamic doesn't think this will end well. Callers aren't happy about Rodgers. Another truck driver calls who delivers diesel fuel. Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss Tony Hawk, how the Green Bay tenure ended between Rodgers and McCarthy, what's the alternative to bringing back Rodgers, revisiting how badly the Steelers fared in the first quarter of playoff games under Tomlin, can Allar become clutch if he wasn't born with that trait, where could the rookie offensive lineman factor in. Could the Steelers defense be top 10? What does Jamel Dean add to the secondary? Will this be Herbig's final season with the Steelers? John Perrotto discusses the Pirates good start, if the team is good enough to make the playoffs, how good Konnor Griffin can be, is Cruz inching closer to reaching his potential, the job that Don Kelly has done in his first year, the three greatest Pirates of all-time (Wagner, Clemente, Waner), what is Henry Davis' future? Kyle Dubas spoke today and it certainly sounds like Malkin will be back. How does Malkin's situation compare to Aaron Rodgers and Andrew McCutchen. Did the fans help shape the decision to likely bring him back? Callers are happy to bring back Geno. What would the Pens look like if they kept Jake Guentzel. Michael McKenry hops on to discuss the return of Jared Jones, what some of the relievers need to clean up, if Joey Bart is emerging as the best option at catcher, why Cruz is thriving against lefties this year, is Pittsburgh becoming a hotbed for baseball talent, is Skenes going to finish with a sub 2.00 ERA again? What can Bubba Chandler learn from Skenes? Is it possible for the Pirates to sign Skenes? We listen to Kyle Dubas' comments. Famous sports birthdays and deaths.

Joe is sick of all of the Aaron Rodgers nonsense. Do people still care? Calls on Rodgers. We dive into 18 wheeler truck drivers. Did anyone actually see Rodgers this weekend? An expert on the Rodgers/McCarthy dynamic doesn't think this will end well. Callers aren't happy about Rodgers. Another truck driver calls who delivers diesel fuel. 

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss Tony Hawk, how the Green Bay tenure ended between Rodgers and McCarthy, what's the alternative to bringing back Rodgers, revisiting how badly the Steelers fared in the first quarter of playoff games under Tomlin, can Allar become clutch if he wasn't born with that trait, where could the rookie offensive lineman factor in. Could the Steelers defense be top 10? What does Jamel Dean add to the secondary? Will this be Herbig's final season with the Steelers?

John Perrotto discusses the Pirates good start, if the team is good enough to make the playoffs, how good Konnor Griffin can be, is Cruz inching closer to reaching his potential, the job that Don Kelly has done in his first year, the three greatest Pirates of all-time (Wagner, Clemente, Waner), what is Henry Davis' future? Kyle Dubas spoke today and it certainly sounds like Malkin will be back. How does Malkin's situation compare to Aaron Rodgers and Andrew McCutchen. Did the fans help shape the decision to likely bring him back? Callers are happy to bring back Geno. What would the Pens look like if they kept Jake Guentzel. 

Michael McKenry hops on to discuss the return of Jared Jones, what some of the relievers need to clean up, if Joey Bart is emerging as the best option at catcher, why Cruz is thriving against lefties this year, is Pittsburgh becoming a hotbed for baseball talent, is Skenes going to finish with a sub 2.00 ERA again? What can Bubba Chandler learn from Skenes? Is it possible for the Pirates to sign Skenes? We listen to Kyle Dubas' comments. Famous sports birthdays and deaths.

We listen to Kyle Dubas' comments. Famous sports birthdays and deaths.

Michael McKenry hops on to discuss the return of Jared Jones, what some of the relievers need to clean up, if Joey Bart is emerging as the best option at catcher, why Cruz is thriving against lefties this year, is Pittsburgh becoming a hotbed for baseball talent, is Skenes going to finish with a sub 2.00 ERA again? What can Bubba Chandler learn from Skenes? Is it possible for the Pirates to sign Skenes?

Kyle Dubas spoke today and it certainly sounds like Malkin will be back. How does Malkin's situation compare to Aaron Rodgers and Andrew McCutchen. Did the fans help shape the decision to likely bring him back? Callers are happy to bring back Geno. What would the Pens look like if they kept Jake Guentzel. 

John Perrotto discusses the Pirates good start, if the team is good enough to make the playoffs, how good Konnor Griffin can be, is Cruz inching closer to reaching his potential, the job that Don Kelly has done in his first year, the three greatest Pirates of all-time (Wagner, Clemente, Waner), what is Henry Davis' future? 

Could the Steelers defense be top 10? What does Jamel Dean add to the secondary? Will this be Herbig's final season with the Steelers? 

Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss Tony Hawk, how the Green Bay tenure ended between Rodgers and McCarthy, what's the alternative to bringing back Rodgers, revisiting how badly the Steelers fared in the first quarter of playoff games under Tomlin, can Allar become clutch if he wasn't born with that trait, where could the rookie offensive lineman factor in.

An expert on the Rodgers/McCarthy dynamic doesn't think this will end well. Callers aren't happy about Rodgers. Another truck driver calls who delivers diesel fuel. 

Joe is sick of all of the Aaron Rodgers nonsense. Do people still care? Calls on Rodgers. We dive into 18 wheeler truck drivers. Did anyone actually see Rodgers this weekend? 

Chris Boswell inks an extension to make him the highest paid kicker in the NFL. what is the biggest biggest hole, Steve Kerr is back - where does he rank among the best coaches in pro sports? Caitlin Clark is having health issues. 

Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss the pros and cons of bringing Malkin back, what the Pens should do at goalie, Kris Letang's future, if Anthony Mantha will be back, some young players who could break through next season, how the rest of the NHL playoffs have shaken out, what Dubas will say tomorrow. 

The ending of the Pirates/Giants wasn't talked about enough. A quarter of the way through the season, we look at awards - MVP, LVP, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment. 

Josh Rowntree joins to discuss Aaron Rodgers' whereabouts and his golf abilty, if it's even worth waiting for Rodgers, his reaction to rebuilding Allar from scratch, the Pirates tough loss at San Fran and O'Hearn's defensive blunder, if Don Kelly getting too much heat, what he'd address to fix the Pirates. Dennis Santana has not been good enough. Aroldis Chapman could be a target.

Kaboly had high praise for Allar's arm. Allar's awkward footwork drill shouldn't be a concern. We're sick of Aaron Rodgers. More calls on Drew Allar and if the Steelers could take another QB next draft. 

Mark Kaboly sticks around to talk about Drew Allar's early showing. The Steelers have found talent at QB, and hope that pairing Allar with a proven QB guru. It seems like Allar is the long-term plan. Joe thnks back to Terry Smith's comments about how PSU didn't always set up Allar for success. A caller thinks Allar didn't have the talent around him.

Crowley and Dorin reported that Aaron Rodgers is coming to Pittsburgh this weekend… then came the fall out!

Aaron Rodgers is supposedly in Pittsburgh this weekend. Where would this put the Steelers in the AFC hierarchy? Callers weigh in on the Steelers outlook for 2026. Can Rodgers mentor Howard to unlock his potential? Another caller makes a Three Stooges joke. Even if Rodgers returns, the Steelers could be a bottom 10 QB room in the league. Reacting to Ian Rapoport's latest update on Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers rookies jersey numbers are out, and Limits is annoyed by a few of them. Rookie mini camp begins today. A caller thinks the Steelers roster is better around the QB this upcoming campaign. Chris Mack broke some news today with Omar Khan, as the GM said he doesn't know where Aaron Rodgers is right now. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss the latest on the whereabouts of Aaron Rodgers, the rookies' jersey numbers and how it will likely change in a few months, Eli Heidenreich's outlook, what questions remain on the Steelers defense under Patrick Graham, why isn't Will Howard at rookie mini camp? Will the Steelers lock up a player to an extension within the next month? A discussion about pinkie injuries. Austin is very high on Germie Bernard. He could become the No. 2 WR as early as this year. Would JuJu or Emmanuel Sanders be good comps? Will Broderick Jones play this year? Brandon Lowe has been the most important offseason acquisition for the Buccos since AJ Burnett and Russell Martin. His numbers have been great. Calls on Lowe. Do the Pirates have a closer right now? Should the Pirates extend Cruz now? The Bechtold Breakdown with Sean Meyers - NFL refs have a new contract, a fan will make $50K to watch every World Cup game, which NHL or NBA series are worth watching, the inaugural flag football champions. Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation. The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight.

Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation. The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight.

The NFL schedule reveal is coming. Will the Steelers have an international game? Alien talk. The Pirates head to San Fran tonight

Bob Walk joins to discuss the Pirates success on the road recently, some of the issues against lefties, Mitch Keller's strong start, Skenes not going the distance in Arizona, where Bob ranks Lowe in recent acquisitions, the closer situation.