Mark and Tim Benz dive into Penguins action and ask whether the team is in a tailspin. Are these players just too slow in transition defense? You'll hear the gory details on a season that's spiraling out of control. Plus updates on the Steelers and other NFL news.
Nov 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 27
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman say Kenny Pickett looks panicky in the pocket and runs from pressure that isn't there. Is the rookie too spooked to keep the starting job? Plus, updates on the Penguins and the NFL MVP race.
Nov 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 26
Mark Madden and Tim Benz preview this week's NFL action and rank the performances of young QBs. Did the Steelers ruin Kenny Pickett's development by starting him too soon?
Nov 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 25
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman ponder scapegoats for the Steelers' dumpster fire of a season. They also pick apart the Colts' drama and rate the Jeff Saturday hire. Plus, more on Kenny Pickett's true potential.
Nov 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 24
Mark Madden and Tim Benz say the Penguins are too old to play ultra-aggressive hockey. Instead, once Pittsburgh has a lead, they should make opponents fight harder to score. Plus, NFL Week 9 betting analysis, Premier League picks, and more!
Nov 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 23
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman say that the Claypool trade confirms that the Steelers front office has given up on this NFL season. OC Matt Canada's resume was laughable -- and Kenny Pickett & Co. are suffering as a result.
Nov 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 22
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman break down Steelers v Eagles betting odds and dig into other big mismatches in NFL Week 8. That includes the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers, who find themselves getting no respect going into Buffalo.
Oct 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 21
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman preview Steelers v Eagles in NFL Week 8 action. Barring major injuries to Philly stars, they say Pittsburgh has no chance to win. Plus, is Aaron Rodgers even trying?
Oct 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 20
Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky...does it matter at this point? The Steelers' stagnant offense is stuck in neutral no matter who's under center. But Mark sees hope as Pittsburgh travels to Miami this week. Plus NFL Week 7 analysis, betting picks and more.
Oct 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 19
Playoffs? Who cares? Mark Madden and Tom Opferman say this season is already dead in the water, so the Steelers should focus on developing Kenny Pickett and the rest of a young team.
Oct 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 18
Mark Madden and Tim Benz chat about the Penguins' betting odds for the Stanley Cup. They also offer up their NFL betting picks for Week 6 and much more.
Oct 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 17
Mark Madden and Tom Opferman recap the Steelers' woes in spite of young star Kenny Pickett. They also analyze a rash of nitpicky roughing-the-passer penalties and dive into Penguins news.
Oct 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of Mark Madden: Unfiltered, Mark and Tim Benz lament the Steelers' rough start. What hope does this team have if Kenny Pickett can't produce some magic?
Oct 06, 2022•40 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of Mark Madden: Unfiltered, Mark and Tom Opferman recap Kenny Pickett's uneven debut with the Steelers. Win and losses no longer matter, they say -- this season is now about developing talent for the future.
Oct 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 14
Tim Benz fills in again for Mark and says the Steelers v Jets game will feature one thing for sure: sacks.
Sep 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 13
Tim Benz says the Steelers face long odds as they stagger towards a tough slate of games. And with a QB controversy brewing, does Mike Tomlin have any good options?
Sep 28, 2022•26 min•Ep. 12
After an ugly loss to the Browns, Mark Madden says the Steelers’ season is lost. Even Kenny Pickett cannot provide Pittsburgh any hope for this team to make the playoffs, especially given their brutal schedule. You'll also hear best betting strategies for NFL Week 3. You'll also hear NHL futures odds and insights.
Sep 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 11
Mark Madden looks in at the upcoming Steelers games against the Browns and Jets.
Sep 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 10
Mark Madden & Tim Benz ask why the 1-0 Steelers are home dogs against a Patriots team that failed to show up at Miami? Because without TJ Watt, the Steelers lose. Mark Madden: Unfiltered looks at this game and more around the NFL.
Sep 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 9
Mark Madden reacts to the Steelers overtime win in Cincinnati and looks ahead to a few weeks without TJ Watt.
Sep 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 8
Mark Madden dives into the best values on futures for Week 1 in the NFL.
Sep 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 7
Mark Madden takes a look at the Steelers' chances of winning against Cincinnati in Week 1. A look at five guys who are protagonists in movies who are actually bad guys when you look at it.
Sep 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 6
As the day of Mitch Trubisky dawns in Pittsburgh, Mark Madden looks at some of the top quarterbacks who still make bad-team mistakes. Five guys who are sitcom husbands who should have divorced their sitcom wives.
Sep 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 5
Mark Madden makes the case for AL MVP. Welcome to PGH, Malik Reed. Also, meet the five guys drugs can't kill. Oneil Cruz breaks the sound barrier again, twice, but the Pirates still lose.
Aug 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 4
Kenny Pickett's going to be Rookie of the Year, right? He has to actually play to win an award. Mark Madden says that's probably not something you should count on. Madden & Tom Opferman look at five guys who are gamblers in movies and look at this week's EPL bets.
Aug 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 3
Everyone's talking about the Picket v. Trubisky debate, so why not us? Mark Madden says it doesn't matter who's going to start because nobody's going to block in the trenches. Madden & Tom Opferman look at five guys who have won multiple playoff games since Pittsburgh's last playoff win. Also, Kevin Durant decided he can play with the Nets, after all.
Aug 23, 2022•45 min•Ep. 2
In the inaugural episode of Mark Madden: Unfiltered, Mark and Tom Opferman look at the menu of NFL futures at BetRivers. Madden also dips into the English Premier League.
Aug 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 1
Are you ready to rumble? Join Mark Madden on his new podcast -- Mark Madden: Unfiltered! Each week you'll hear Pittsburgh sports broadcasting legends Mark Madden and Mike Prisuita sound off on sports, sports betting, and the world of pop culture.
Aug 10, 2022•2 min