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Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 90
Mark Madden and Tim Benz recap the 2023 NHL awards and ponder the Penguins' future.
Jun 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 90
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.
Jun 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 89
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?
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 88
Tim Benz and Tom Opferman discuss Taylor Swift's conquest of Pittsburgh. And they break down the Pirates' continuing struggles.
Jun 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 87
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.
Jun 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 86
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Pirates' disappointing series loss to the abysmal Oakland A’s.
Jun 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 85
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?
Jun 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 84
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the Penguins' hiring of Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations. How will Dubas leverage his new powers during the offseason?
Jun 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 83
Mark Madden digs into Penguins' offseason questions. What sort of roster moves should Pittsburgh make? Tom Opferman joins the show to discuss hockey and more.
May 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 82
Tim Benz joins Mark Madden to talk the latest with Pittsburg sports. Plus, their thoughts on the NHL playoffs.
May 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 81
Mark Madden offers his NHL playoffs MVPs so far this postseason. And he discusses the Penguins' GM search with Tom Opferman.
May 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 80
Mark Madden and Tim Benz ponder the consequences of perpetual college football conference shakeups. Plus, their thoughts on the ongoing Penguins GM search.
May 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 79
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman discuss what value Mason Rudolph brings to the Steelers, and how his new contract will affect Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett.
May 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 78
Tim Benz and Tom Opferman step in for Mark Madden. You'll hear their thoughts on NHL playoff action and the Pirates' recent losing streak.
May 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 77
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman discuss the biggest weaknesses in the current Steelers lineup. How will this roster stack up in the AFC next season? Plus, an update on the Pirates, who just snapped a seven-game skid.
May 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 76
Mark Madden and Tim Benz chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the poor TV coverage of the events. In spite of terrible broadcasting choices, the matchups themselves are plenty intriguing.
May 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 75
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman discuss the Steelers' 2023 draft picks. Will Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton, Darnell Washington, and other selections propel Pittsburgh back into contention?
May 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 74
On Draft Day, Mark Madden and Tim Benz decide to have some fun and "draft" the QBs of the AFC. How will they choose from superstars like Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes? Plus, thoughts on the Pirates' current situation.
Apr 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 73
Who will the Steelers take with their first pick in the draft? And would Joey Porter Jr. really be the right choice? Plus, thoughts on the NHL playoffs and Bryan Reynolds' 8-year extension.
Apr 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 72
Mark Madden and Tim Benz ponder the possibilities of the Steelers getting the #9 pick in the NFL Draft. And they discuss why any decent general manager would really want the Penguins job.
Apr 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 71
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman talk Steelers free agency moves and current NFL Draft possibilities. Plus, thoughts on the Penguins' immediate future.
Apr 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 70
Mark Madden and Tim Benz lament the end of the Penguins' 16-season playoff streak. No one knows what's next for the team -- but there's plenty of blame to go around after this season's disappointments.
Apr 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 69
Mark Madden says the PGA and LIV tours could set aside their differences and create special events featuring the world's top golfers. Plus, this year's Penguins team just really isn't that good. And how much difference does it really make if the Ravens don't sign Lamar Jackson?
Apr 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 68
In this episode of the Mark Madden: Unfiltered podcast, Mark and Tom Opferman discuss the performance of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, as well as the hockey team's ability to snag a top GM. Plus, insights on the upcoming NFL draft and more.
Apr 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 67
The Mark Madden Unfiltered podcast celebrates Chris Letang, who played his 1000th NHL game on Sunday. Mark and Tom Opferman also dive into some postgame drama following the women's basketball title game and review Brian Reynolds' contract situation with the Pirates.
Apr 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 66
Mark Madden and Tim Benz chat about MLB Opening Day 2023 and dive into the prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The expectations for this year's squad are low -- how will this outlook affect betting in the NL Central?
Mar 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 65
Mark Madden once again addresses the talk around whether the Pirates will sign Brian Reynolds. And he laments the lack of big-name teams in the NCAA's Final Four. He says that this could be the only season in which these particular four teams may ever have a chance to win a national title.
Mar 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 64
Mark Madden has a few tips to help you predict whom the Steelers may draft. Also, is there hope in sight for the Penguins to make the post-season?
Mar 23, 2023•34 min•Ep. 63
Mark Madden looks at the NFL Combine and the storylines and theories that come out of it. Is Pitt into the NCAA tourney without a win in the ACC tournament?
Mar 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 58