
Pittsburgh Sports Memories
Two lifelong fans take a look at the memorable moments, teams, and characters that make up the storied history of Pittsburgh sports.
Episodes
215 episodes
REWIND: Kevin Colbert's Drafts
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 favori...
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Forgotten Sports Years: 1994
In this episode we will take a look back at 1994 – a year that didn’t see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see the peak of the Steelers-Browns rivalry, the rise of a 6-foot-11 superstar, a shocking finish to the Penguins season, and ...
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - July 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Should we start planning the Super Bowl parade now that Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, and Jonnu Smith have joined with the Steelers? Doe...
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REWIND: Top 10 Ben Roethlisberger Games
We celebrate the career of Big Ben with a countdown of his ten greatest games. Which games made the list, and will you agree with our surprise pick for #1? Tune in to find out!REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Mem...
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Forgotten Blunders
Pittsburgh sports history is filled with unforgettable triumphs but also with some jaw-dropping blunders. In this episode, we revisit some of the most surprising, bizarre, and downright disastrous mistakes that you may have forgotten—both made ...
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REWIND: His Mind is Thought to be Deranged
As the Pirates were enjoying arguably their greatest ever season, one of their best pitchers was struggling. Those around him were concerned, but no one expected the horrifying psychotic break that came next. It would not only threaten Pittsbur...
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Worst Coaches in Pittsburgh Sports History
They came, they saw, they sucked. Some stuck around for years, others flamed out fast. In this episode, we dive into the worst coaches across Pittsburgh’s sports scene — from front office brawls to cutting Hall of Famers. They were given a shot...
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - June 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Penguins make the right call in parting ways with Mike Sullivan? Is Justin Fields destined to fail on the Jets? Should the Pira...
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REWIND: What Grinds My Gears
There are things in sports which fans like to complain about, and Pittsburgh sports history has plenty of them. For better or worse, here some things that are annoying about Pittsburgh sports.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pitts...
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Ultimate Steelers Draft (1970's-80's)
Our hosts (along with a special guest) embark on a spirited draft, assembling dream teams of Pittsburgh Steelers legends from the iconic Chuck Noll era. Who will be the 101? Who are the sleeper picks? Who is Mr. Irrelevant? And who ended up wit...
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REWIND: The Penguins Tank for Mario
In 1984, the Penguins were a floundering and largely unpopular franchise with an uncertain future. That’s when they were presented with a golden opportunity to turn things around. If they could somehow procure the top overall pick in the draft,...
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Rod Woodson: The Steelers’ Game-Changer
In this episode, we dive into the legendary Steelers career of one of the greatest defensive backs of all time. A true game-changer, he had the ability to single-handedly shift the outcome of any matchup. He also made an incredible recovery to ...
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REWIND: Greatest Penguins Playoff Moments
There may be no better spectacle in sports than playoff hockey. We Penguins fans have been blessed to witness many amazing moments over the years including five Stanley Cup runs. In this episode, we will countdown the top 15 (because top 10 jus...
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Apr-May 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Steelers make the right draft picks? Why are people more upset with the Steelers than they are with the Penguins right now? And...
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The Season of Controversy and Chaos
In this week’s episode, we revisit a long-forgotten Pirates season that featured blown calls, a holdout from a Hall of Famer, Pirates fans causing mischief, and a massive controversy over who really finished in first place. It’s a story that ma...
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REWIND: The 2004 Draft
In 2004, the Steelers had a decision to make - draft a QB or go with another player. What would play out in the draft that year would affect the fortunes of three different players and franchises for years to follow.REWIND is a seri...
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The False Summit Penguins
In climbing, a false summit is a peak that appears to be the top but is actually lower than the true summit, which is still higher and farther away. In this episode, we explore the memorable Pittsburgh Penguins' 1988-89 season, in which they re...
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REWIND: The Lost Audio - Volume 1
This episode features a collection of fascinating forgotten audio that we dug up related to Pittsburgh sports - rare interviews, crazy soundbites, unique music, and more. Take a journey down memory lane with this compilation of sound from your ...
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Mar-Apr 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Will this Aaron Rodgers nonsense ever end? Do the Penguins have the right plan? And do some local coaches need to be fired? We get into...
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Memorable Moments by Former Pittsburgh Athletes
We have had a lot of iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports, but in this episode, we are going to look back on some guys who once played for a Pittsburgh team and then did something unforgettable elsewhere. Sometimes it was something historic and ...
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REWIND: Pitt's Basketball Renaissance
In this episode, we explore how a former child actor named Jamie Dixon turned Pitt's basketball program into a national powerhouse, and how it fell apart just as quickly when he left.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Spo...
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Larry Legend
On this episode, we will dive into the amazing career of Larry Fitzgerald, a legend on and off the field. From his time at Pitt to his career in the NFL, he was one of the best ever. The wide receiver is a position filled with divas and malcont...
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REWIND: The Greatest Moment in Pittsburgh Sports History
In this episode, we will cover arguably the biggest moment in the history of sports. It was a play that gave Pittsburgh the most improbable championship win in its history, and it's still celebrated annually to this day: the 1960 World Series a...
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Joe Greene the Diva?!
What would you call a Steelers player who threw tantrums on the field, repeatedly took selfish penalties, spit on a reporter, and quit on his team? Most people call him the greatest Steeler in the history of the franchise! In this episode, we e...
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Feb 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Will the Steelers make Justin Fields their 2025 QB, and if so, what are they waiting for? Do the Pens have any shot at the playoffs? We...
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