Cook And Poni

The full Joe Starkey Show from Friday, September 20th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Shohei Ohtani became the first 50/50 player in MLB history in Miami on Thursday. He went 6-6 with three home runs, 10 RBIs and two steals. Is it the greatest individual performance in sports history? Should Paul Skenes also hit next season???

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Ray doesn't think Russell Wilson will play next week in Denver. They could score 24-28 points per game, but the evidence isn't out there and easy for people to be skeptical. Ray grades Justin Fields a solid B, largely due to protecting the ball and making a few plays. The Steelers have done a good job winning two games with all the newness on offense.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Fantasy players Nick knows are starting to worry about George Pickens, but multiple Nick thinks he's "matchup proof" and has had multiple big plays wiped away by penalties. The Bechtold Breakdown.

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk thinks Shohei Ohtani could become the greatest baseball player and greatest player to ever play ANY SPORT of all time. College and NFL GAME PICKS!!!

Who wins local college games, games around the AFC North, and Chargers-Steelers??

Bob thinks if Shohei Ohtani can win a Cy Young, he might be the greatest player in the history of sports. "Unbelievable" is overused, but Bob thinks what Ohtani is doing is unbelievable. David Bednar needs to earn the closer job in spring training.

Austin Bechtold's breakdown of the weekend ahead and week that was in Pittsburgh and national sports.

Fantasy players Nick knows are starting to worry about George Pickens, but multiple Nick thinks he's "matchup proof" and has had multiple big plays wiped away by penalties. Nicks' pick for Chargers-Steelers.

The Steelers have done a good job winning two games with all the newness on offense, but that doesn't excuse the offense from scoring one touchdown in two games.

Ray doesn't think Russell Wilson will play next week in Denver. They could score 24-28 points per game, but the evidence isn't out there and easy for people to be skeptical. Ray grades Justin Fields a solid B, largely due to protecting the ball and making a few plays.

Fans weigh in on Ohtani's greatness, but point to Mario Lemieux's five goals, five different ways as the best individual performance in a game. Should Paul Skenes attempt to be a two-way player?

Shohei Ohtani became the first 50/50 player in MLB history in Miami on Thursday. He went 6-6 with three home runs, 10 RBIs and two steals. Is it the greatest performance in sports history?

The full Joe Starkey Show from Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: A Thursday Starkey Six Pack. The Pirates lost their 81st game on the same day the Brewers clinched the National League Central. The Steelers should crush the Chargers and their offense if Easton Stick is the quarterback. Pitt volleyball dominated Penn State and still hasn't lost a set. Comparing the Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers.

Steelers analyst Chris Hoke joins the show. Chris said Broderick Jones came into training camp and seemed pretty uninterested. Chris thinks, even though Broderick Jones was a first-round pick, he has to earn his position and Dan Moore has played better.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. The Pirates are a larger market than Milwaukee but yet continue to be below them in payroll. Chris Hoke gave a strong assessment of Broderick Jones and his level of focus this season.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: 11,800 fans attended Pitt's sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center. Olivia Babcock committed to Pitt after a short visit and went on to win Freshman of the Year. Olivia tells us why this Pitt team can win a National Championship. Coach Dan Fisher called this year's team better than last year and the chemistry and leadership is incredible. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. There's an aura around Justin Fields.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. "Ravens west" in LA includes JK Dobbins and other Ravens that are playing for Jim Harbaugh. A Broderick Jones update. There's an aura around Justin Fields.

Pitt volleyball right-side hitter Olivia Babcock joined the show. 11,800 fans attended Pitt's sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center. She committed to Pitt after a short visit and went on to win Freshman of the Year. Olivia tells us why this Pitt team can win a National Championship. Coach Dan Fisher called this year's team better than last year and the chemistry and leadership is incredible.