Episodes
Barry Bonds is the single most polarizing sports figure of this generation, and his time in Pittsburgh was marked by superb performances along with numerous spats with teammates and the media. Perhaps no athlete in the history of Pittsburgh sports was both as loved and as hated as Bonds was by the Pittsburgh fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 01/08/24
This week we rewind one of our most popular episodes ever in which we tell you about 10 fascinating Pittsburgh sports stories than many people either do not know or forgot about. If you are a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan, you do not want to miss this one! REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 01/01/24
Pittsburgh has been the setting for many movies over the years. In this episode, we will be channeling our inner Siskel and Ebert to rate the films in which a Pittsburgh sports team or venue plays a prominent role. So go to the lobby, grab a popcorn, and enjoy the following Pittsburgh cinematic excellence! Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 12/25/23
In 2005, the Steelers traveled to Indianapolis as huge underdogs in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, What ensued was the wildest, most memorable game in franchise history - one that literally caused hearts to stop beating! REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 12/18/23
The Steelers have won six Super Bowls, and arguably the least remembered of all of them was Super Bowl XIV. That year’s team was nowhere near as dominant as some of the other championship clubs, but sometimes great teams aren’t always great - they’re just great when they have to be. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 12/11/23
Unbelievable upsets, head-scratching losses, and an offensive coordinator named Matt Canada who the city of Pittsburgh fell in love with. The 2016 Pitt football season featured all of this. We remember the good, the bad, and the ugly of that wild season in this episode. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 12/04/23
Bill Cowher's near career-ending mistake, the Pirates' misguided decision to honor a dead mascot, a Pittsburgh announcer's regrettable on-air statement, New Orleans' failed scheme to steal the Pirates, and an NFL owner's ridiculous attempt to silence Myron Cope - we will tell all of these stories and more. It's a collection of random Pittsburgh sports stories that we hope you will find very entertaining! Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 11/27/23
In our most bittersweet episode ever,  we look back at the magical era of baseball in the late 1980's and early 1990's. After years of hard times, the Pirates built a powerhouse team, led by the best player in all of baseball in Barry Bonds. But the dream came to a crashing halt on the night of October 14, 1992, when an entire generation of Pittsburgh baseball fans was lost forever. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new...
Published 11/20/23
For the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will wrap things up and we reveal who is #1. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 11/13/23
 For the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will continue going through the list of players who left an indelible mark on us Pittsburgh sports fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 11/06/23
 For the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will kick things off with part one of the list. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 10/30/23
Kordell Stewart was an exciting player who left a complicated legacy. In this episode, we will examine his controversial career which included his "slash" role, his promotion to the role of starting QB, his falling out of favor with the coaches and fans, and his remarkable comeback that nearly led the Steelers to Super Bowl XXXVI. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the...
Published 10/23/23
Pittsburgh sports history has its sad share of overdoses, suicides, and accidental deaths. In this episode, we will look back on these stories and remember the lives of the Pittsburgh sports figures who were taken from us way too soon. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 10/16/23
Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher took the Steelers to 6 AFC Championship Games and 2 Super Bowls. But he says that his best ever season was one where the team accomplished neither of those feats. Which season was it? We’ll discuss in this episode. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 10/09/23
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had four managers in the modern era of baseball who have had success. Two of them won championships and the other two came close, but all four left an indelible mark on their team and its fans. In this episode, we will discuss the managerial record and styles of these four leaders. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 10/02/23
When Johnny Majors came to Pitt, they had not had a winning season in years, much less a national championship or a Heisman trophy winner. By the end of his first tenure as the head football coach, the program would have all three. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 09/25/23
Pitt has an unusual amount of NFL Hall of Fame players from its football program – more than other more storied programs that may be located in the same state. On this episode, we will rank Pitt’s ten Hall of Famers and also talk about who from the active set of Pitt alumni could be joining them in Canton when their careers are over. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 09/18/23
When the 2015-16 season began, the Penguins were a franchise in total disarray. By the end of the season, they were champions. We’ll take a look at the long road back to glory for Sidney Crosby and the Pens. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 09/11/23
As the Steelers get set to kickoff the 2023 season against the San Francisco 49ers, we will take a look back at the surprising history between these two highly successful NFL teams. While never a true rivalry for either franchise, this series has seen its fair share of great games and crazy moments. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 09/04/23
We put together a March Madness-style bracket consisting of the best teams in Pittsburgh sports history. Who made the final four and who came out on top as the best team ever? Listen to our latest episode to find out. Note: If you want to follow along as you listen, the full bracket is here: Seeding Only | Completed REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on...
Published 08/28/23
 Pittsburgh sports history is full of great moments. Some are celebrated regularly and ingrained deeply with the fanbase. But then there are other great moments which, for a variety of reasons, have been long forgotten by the Pittsburgh sports faithful. In this episode we will relive those moments and give them the much needed credit they deserve! Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 08/21/23
In 2002, the Steelers turned to an insurance salesman to lead their offense and what ensued was one of the strangest and wildest runs in Steelers history. We'll take a look back at that season in this week's episode. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 08/14/23
 Everyone needs a good wingman, like Batman and Robin or Simon and Garfunkel. A good wingman is key to winning. They may not be the superstar or the focal point of the team, but without them the team wouldn't have been successful. So on this episode we look at some of these forgotten supporting cast guys - really good players who aren’t often remembered as Pittsburgh sports legends. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 08/07/23
The Steelers once hosted a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers that featured the wildest start in NFL history, crazy momentum swings, a last minute comeback, and a longstanding rift between two of the most famous Steeler players ever. It should have been one of the more memorable games in team history. Instead the events of that day have been mostly forgotten. Why? REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new...
Published 07/31/23
In this episode we will take a look back at the greatest seasons of each of Pittsburgh's pro sports franchises where the team fell short of a championship – the 1976 Steelers, the 1993 Penguins, and the 1927 Pirates. Connect with the show: Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
Published 07/24/23