Pittsburgh Sports Memories

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What happened to the Steelers defense last week? How do the young Penguins keep winning? Will any of the three Pitt finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame get in? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

In this episode we'll look back on a Steelers season in which they often vacillated between greatness and disaster. One week, they would look like Super Bowl contenders, shutting down elite teams with fierce defense and innovative offense. The next week, they would unravel against bottom-tier opponents, plagued by turnovers and baffling special teams mistakes. This unpredictable journey led to a memorable playoff game that perfectly captured the chaos of their season - a thrilling mix of greatness and disaster. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Does an unexpected big lead in the division signal that the Steelers are true contenders? Does a hot start mean anything for the rebuilding Penguins? Does a freshman QB give new hope to Pitt's season? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Have you ever felt like you have been treated unfairly? Well, join the club! In this episode, we look back at the times Pittsburgh fans, owners, and media have dished out some unjust treatment to athletes and organizations via coach firings, unpopular trades, award snubs, and other instances of poor treatment. So join us as we channel our inner victimhood and see if you agree whether or not Pittsburgh played fair. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

In 2005, the Penguins assembled a team of veteran superstars, young talent, and a can’t miss rookie phenom named Sidney Crosby. They called this elite group the "X Force", and their mission was to lay waste to the rest of the NHL and capture the franchise’s third Stanley Cup. However, things did not exactly go according to plan, and the X Force quickly became one of the biggest disasters in Pittsburgh sports history. Yet out of the ashes of this failed experiment, the franchise was able to build something special. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What's our take on the Steelers with a quarter of the season behind us? Is Eli Holstein finished at Pitt? Will a heartfelt plea from our host sway Bob Nutting into changing his ways? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Over the years, an unsettling number of Steelers offensive linemen have faced battles far beyond the gridiron. Some wrestled with mental illness, others fell victim to violence, still others found themselves on the wrong side of the law or in the company of dangerous people. Many of their lives ended far too soon. Was it coincidence, bad luck, or something more? We dig into the troubled legacy of the Steelers’ offensive line in search of answers. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Resolve (Allegheny County) Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Fun fact: the University of Pittsburgh has sent a dozen QB's to the NFL since 1978, many of whom became starters. Some of them had legendary pro careers, some were total disasters, and some still don't have their full pro stories written yet. In this episode we will recap all of the Pitt quarterbacks who made it to the NFL. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We're back with the second installment of This or That, where we dive into some of the most debated topics in Pittsburgh sports. This round, we’re tackling questions like: Who was the better coach - Bill Cowher or Tom Coughlin? Which defense was more dominant - the 1976 Steelers or the 2000 Ravens? And how does Ben Roethlisberger stack up against his fellow Hall of Fame-era quarterbacks? We cover all that and more. Tune in, then let us know where you stand! REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Pittsburgh and Detroit are both blue collar, rust belt towns who had to reinvent themselves in recent years, but the sports histories of these two cities are more entwined than you may realize. Over the years there have been rivalries, allegiance switching, scandals, and multiple championships won on the other city’s soil. We’ll take a close look at the rich Pittsburgh-Detroit sports history which involves everyone from Ty Cobb to Marian Hossa to Groucho Marx! REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. How good will Pitt be this season? Did fans overreact to the Cam Heyward hold-in? What does the Laffer Curve and the film Blue Chips have to do with the current state of the NFL? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

As the Steelers and Jets gear up to open the season, we revisit the unexpected history between these two teams. While they aren't traditional rivals, their matchups over the years have delivered their fair share of controversy, tension, and memorable moments involving everyone from Joe Namath to Hines Ward to Aaron Rodgers. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

In this episode, we dive into the messy, controversial, and sometimes downright awkward exits of Pittsburgh sports figures who didn’t get the farewell they (or the fans) expected. From prolonged sagas to instant implosions, we're revisiting the departures that left fans stunned. Who handled it with grace, and who crashed on the way out? REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

Coke or Pepsi? Ginger or Mary Ann? (or for the younger crowd, Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter?) Chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Since the beginning of time, people have loved to argue over what’s best. As the '90s hip-hop group Black Sheep once said: “The choice is yours — this or that.” On this episode, we dive into Pittsburgh sports and settle some classic debates. Who was better? Let the games begin. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

In this episode, we dig up the forgotten controversies of Pittsburgh sports that once made headlines and lit up sports talk radio. From the NFL snubbing the National Anthem at a Steelers game, to Mario Lemieux wanting to play for a team other than the Penguins, to the Browns risking their QB's life to beat the Steelers, and fan outrage over Roberto Clemente's statue, these stories sparked fury but faded from memory. We're bringing them back. How many will you remember? REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We once again dive into the vault to unearth some surprising stories that you may not remember or may have never even heard - like the crazy story of how the Steelers landed Troy Polamalu, or the time that Penguins fans booed Sidney Crosby, or the tale of how a Pirates pitcher boldly upstaged from Bob Nutting, or how Pitt's incompetence accidentally exposed a rival's scandal. We've got those stories and more in this packed, can't-miss episode. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Dan Joseph's Myron Cope channel Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Oneil Cruz the most maddening player of this era? Are we excited about training camp? Are the Steelers really "all in" on the 2025 season or is that a nonsense narrative? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

In this episode, we dive into the teams and players that Pittsburgh sports fans actually respect—those fierce opponents who pushed our favorite teams to be their very best. From heated matchups to legendary moments, we’re celebrating the adversaries who made the victories sweeter and the losses more meaningful. Tune in as we shine a spotlight on the rivals we love to hate and secretly admire. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

The current Pirates might be struggling, but one team in franchise history stands out as the most disastrous of them all. In this episode, we dive into the story of a squad hastily assembled under dire conditions while hemorrhaging both money and talent, and at one point recording a home attendance of just 17 fans! This team didn’t just lose - they made history as the worst to ever wear a Pirates uniform. Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

We reflect on the 20+ years of drafts by Steelers GM Kevin Colbert. Which picks did he hit on, which ones did he miss on, and how did they contribute to his overall legacy as Steelers general manager? REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | Hardcover Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter