Starkey & Mueller

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the news of Fenway Sports Group selling the Penguins to the Hoffmann Group. Will Mario Lemieux be involved in any way? Jason said Mario still loves to be around hockey and the team, but doesn’t want to be ‘knee-deep’ in ownership duties. Jason got into some of the ownership history for Hoffmann and if this is a venture they have any experience in. What does this mean for the Penguins and their TV deal? Jason said FSG left the Penguins in worse shape than when they found them, despite making double their money on the sale, but he doesn’t think it was altogether ‘bad.’

Would you be impressed if the Steelers win the AFC North? A caller yesterday sparked today’s opening conversation about the prospect of the Steelers winning their own division, but why he wouldn’t be impressed by it. Poni thinks the Steelers should not be apologizing for checking off the first box to a successful year – doing something they haven’t done since 2020. To no huge surprise, Chris said the division title would mostly come with an asterisk because the Ravens and Bengals dealt with QB injuries.

Hour 1: Has Poni become a Steelers apologist? The guys provide an update on TJ Watt's health scare. And Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk about FSG's sale of the Penguins. Hour 2: What will the Steelers do at quarterback next year? Dom went to the Penguins game last night and has some thoughts. And Mike Florio joins the show to talk about TJ Watt’s health concerns. Hour 3: Why aren’t malls busy during the holidays anymore? We listen to the best Mike Tomlin clips from his press conference yesterday. And Aditi Kinkhabwala joins the show to talk about Joe Burrow’s future in Cincy. Hour 4: We listen to Aaron Rodgers’ press conference from today. Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to go over the latest Steelers news. And Dom wants Tony Romo as the next Steelers head coach.

Hour 4: We listen to Aaron Rodgers’ press conference from today. Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to go over the latest Steelers news. And Dom wants Tony Romo as the next Steelers head coach.

Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to go over the latest Steelers news, including injury updates and what to expect against the Lions on Sunday.

Hour 3: Why aren’t malls busy during the holidays anymore? We listen to the best Mike Tomlin clips from his press conference yesterday. And Aditi Kinkhabwala joins the show to talk about Joe Burrow’s future in Cincy.

Aditi Kinkhabwala joins the show to talk about Joe Burrow’s future in Cincinnati and if he could be on his way out.

Hour 2: What will the Steelers do at quarterback next year? Dom went to the Penguins game last night and has some thoughts. And Mike Florio joins the show to talk about TJ Watt’s health concerns.

Mike Florio joins the show to talk about his favorite Christmas songs and what’s next for TJ Watt and the Steelers following his health concerns.

Hour 1: Has Poni become a Steelers apologist? The guys provide an update on TJ Watt's health scare. And Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk about FSG's sale of the Penguins.

Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk about FSG’s sale of the Penguins, if Mario Lemieux can get back involved with the team, what issues the team is currently facing on-ice, when Sidney Crosby will break Lemieux’s record, and more!

PM Team FULL Show 12-16-25

The Steelers manhandled the Dolphins last night in the absence of TJ Watt. Are you getting caught up on how well they played or do you chalk that part up to the incompetence of Tua Tagovailoa? The Steelers will face better offenses and better QBs the rest of the way, but the Dolphins only posed a threat on the ground. How good do you feel about their playoff chances right now? The guys also questioned some of the weird decisions made by Mike McDaniel in key moments – not looking like a coach that had won 4 straight games. Now the Steelers have to play the Lions in their environment. Should the Steelers be viewed as a ‘threat’ out of the AFC? We think the defense is too inconsistent. Are callers starting to believe in the Steelers a little bit? PM Team Professors.

Aaron Rodgers played very well again last night, completing 85% of his passes. That is the second highest mark of his career. Only JJ McCarthy has a better passer rating in December than Aaron Rodgers. Mullsy says that he is encouraged by the offense, but not very encouraged. Aaron Rodgers had plenty to say following yesterday’s victory. More calls. Donny Football Debrief – The Jets have finally released WR Allen Lazard. Do the Steelers give him a call?

Poni agrees with Troy Aikman on the idea that the Steelers could be a dangerous playoff team. How much different do you feel now as opposed to after the loss to the Bills? Does Mike Tomlin deserve credit for the state of the Steelers right now? Poni thinks so. Mike Tomlin had an aggressive philosophy for the first time in a very long time last night. Ben Roethlisberger said that Mike Tomlin potentially leaving the Steelers would be a decision that is totally up to him. More callers share their thoughts on yesterday night’s game. PIT-MIA Game Balls.

The Steelers put together a complete performance on Monday Night Football – running away from the Dolphins in the second half to win, 28-15 and move to 8-6, continuing to hold down the AFC North. Poni said fans jumped the shark chanting for the firing of Mike Tomlin a few weeks ago because of how this team has rebounded. The Steelers have managed to put together back-to-back good performances, especially last night. Chris reminded us that it is very plausible that the Steelers lose their next two games (at Detroit, at Cleveland). But what if they win the next set of games? The Lions are playing for their playoff lives on Sunday. Mullsy is getting called out for his classic negativity. A caller claimed the Dolphins had ‘no chance’ to win the game and we shouldn’t be impressed by anything we saw. Are people trying to have revisionist history about last night’s game? PIT-MIA Plays of the Game.

The Steelers manhandled the Dolphins last night in the absence of TJ Watt. Are you getting caught up on how well they played or do you chalk that part up to the incompetence of Tua Tagovailoa? The Steelers will face better offenses and better QBs the rest of the way, but the Dolphins only posed a threat on the ground. How good do you feel about their playoff chances right now? The guys also questioned some of the weird decisions made by Mike McDaniel in key moments – not looking like a coach that had won 4 straight games. Now the Steelers have to play the Lions in their environment. Should the Steelers be viewed as a ‘threat’ out of the AFC? We think the defense is too inconsistent.

Donny Football Debrief – The Jets have finally released WR Allen Lazard. Do the Steelers give him a call?

Aaron Rodgers played very well again last night, completing 85% of his passes. That is the second highest mark of his career. Only JJ McCarthy has a better passer rating in December than Aaron Rodgers. Mullsy says that he is encouraged by the offense, but not very encouraged.

PIT-MIA Game Balls.