Episodes

  • Pirates' Future Obscured by Smoke

    Pirates' Future Obscured by Smoke
    Jun 29 2023
    Mark Madden and Tim Benz ask if Pirates players and fans should be out in the toxic wildfire smoke clogging Pittsburgh's air. And how can this team find ways to improve in the near future? Subscribe to the Mark Madden: Unfiltered Podcast, presented by BetRivers.
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    33 mins
  • 2023 NHL Awards Recap & Thoughts on Penguins' Prospects

    2023 NHL Awards Recap & Thoughts on Penguins' Prospects
    Jun 28 2023
    Mark Madden and Tim Benz recap the 2023 NHL awards and ponder the Penguins' future.
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    38 mins
  • Tom Barasso Finally Makes the Hall of Fame

    Tom Barasso Finally Makes the Hall of Fame
    Jun 22 2023
    Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss NHL goalie Tom Barasso finally reaching the Hall of Fame. Barasso helped the Penguins win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.
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    36 mins
  • Why Are Sports Movies So Bad These Days?

    Why Are Sports Movies So Bad These Days?
    Jun 20 2023
    Mark Madden and Tim Benz dive into pop culture, including their takes on sports movies of this century. Why have recent sports movies been so poor compared to older releases?
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    33 mins
  • Swift-mania Takes Over Pittsburgh & Pirates Keep Struggling

    Swift-mania Takes Over Pittsburgh & Pirates Keep Struggling
    Jun 15 2023
    Tim Benz and Tom Opferman discuss Taylor Swift's conquest of Pittsburgh. And they break down the Pirates' continuing struggles.
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    27 mins
  • Pittsburgh Media Legend Stan Savran Passes

    Pittsburgh Media Legend Stan Savran Passes
    Jun 13 2023
    Tim Benz and Tom Opferman discuss the passing of Pittsburgh media legend Stan Savran, who spent nearly five decades in television and radio. They also offer their thoughts on the Pirates' upcoming series vs the Cubs.
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    31 mins
  • "Depressing" Pirates Lose Series to the Awful A's

    "Depressing" Pirates Lose Series to the Awful A's
    Jun 8 2023
    Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Pirates' disappointing series loss to the abysmal Oakland A’s.
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    32 mins
  • Is Andrew McCutchen Overrated?

    Is Andrew McCutchen Overrated?
    Jun 6 2023
    Mark Madden and Tom Opferman discuss Andrew McCutchen and his impact on the MLB. Is his recent revival just a reminder that he's overrated?
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    32 mins