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12/17/2024

Another inexpensive winter for the Pirates? John Perrotto, Sports Writer joined Chris Mack and Claudio Reilsono on Real Baseball Talk to explain why he thinks their payroll won't grow much, if at all, this offseason.

Thanks Claudio and John, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

12/13/2024

Saquon vs the Steelers defense. Russ vs the Philly secondary. A lot of strength vs strength between Pittsburgh & Philly this Sunday, and Jim Wexell joined Chris Mack & J.T. Toth to talk about what may be the most interesting -and physical- matchup of the day.

Thanks, Jim, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

12/11/2024

Pirates prospect Thomas Harrington could be joining Paul Skenes in the Pirates rotation sooner rather than later. What fed his competitive fire growing up?
He joined Chris Mack to talk about backyard wiffle ball with his little brothers, and of course his expectations for 2025.

Thanks, Thomas, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/25/2024

With the season spiraling out of control, how do the Penguins keep Sidney Crosby happy?

Kelsey Surmacz told Chris Mack that the mood in the room needs to improve ASAP, and it may take some big moves.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XX8UpUgcw
Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts
or on FFSN or other platforms.

Thanks, Kelsey, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/25/2024

Dalton Knecht is hitting at 45% from beyond the arc. Does J.J. Redick need to make sure he's in the Lakers' starting lineup every night?

Stephen Gertz told Chris Mack he thinks the rookie's playing time is only going to increase as the season progresses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgWaNYGhhns
Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts
or on FFSN or other platforms.

Thanks, Stephen, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/20/2024

What does the offense need to do to start converting more in the red zone?

Jim Wexell joined Chris Mack and J.T. Toth and wondered why Mike Williams isn't being targeted more.

Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts
or on FFSN or any podcast platform.

Thanks, Jim, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/19/2024

What has 25 years as an announcer with PSU been like for Steve Jones Show? Find out as he goes on the clock with Rob King.

https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN, YouTube, or any other platform

Thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring & to Steve Jones for joining us.

11/15/2024

The Steelers have been Lamar Jackson's kryptonite over the years. But has he evolved to the point where he can beat the Steelers with his arm?

Jeremy Conn and Chris Mack went on the clock to preview this weekend's edition of the NFL's best rivalry.

Listen at the link in our bio, on FFSN, or on other platforms.

Thanks for joining, Jeremy, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/14/2024

Are the Ravens really the better *team* than the Steelers?

Mark Kaboly & Chris Mack went on the clock & debated it while previewing the game from every angle.

https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts

Thanks, Mark, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/13/2024

What's the position to keep the closest eye on as the college football season accelerates toward the first ever 12-team CFP?

Cole Muzio went on the clock with Chris Mack, and believes the value of one group in particular is on the rebound!

Listen at https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or other platforms.

Thanks, Cole, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/11/2024

Chris Mack went on the clock with AC Caswell, former Oakland Raider, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Here, he talks about Million Dollar Mingle, which raises money for nonprofits.

Listen at the link in our bio or on FFSN or any other platform.

Thanks for joining us, AC, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/09/2024

Here we go, draftniks! Claudio Reilsono of CMU and John Perrotto, Sports Writer of Baseball Now went on the clock with Draft Nation this week.

Listen to Claudio, John, and Chris Mack at https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or wherever you get your podcasts.

Here, John Perrotto lays out what he thinks the Pirates need to do in the offseason.

Thanks for joining us, Claudio and John. And thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/08/2024

Emmet Mahon of Draft Carolina went on the clock with us this week.

Listen to Emmet & Chris Mack at https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks, Emmet, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

11/07/2024

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports went on the clock with us this week.

Listen to Isaac & Chris Mack at https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks, Isaac, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring.

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Another inexpensive winter for the Pirates? John Perrotto, Sports Writer joined Chris Mack and Claudio Reilsono on Real Baseball Talk to explain why he thinks their payroll won't grow much, if at all, this offseason. Thanks Claudio and John, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation #mlb #letsgobucs

Saquon vs the Steelers defense. Russ vs the Philly secondary. A lot of strength vs strength between Pittsburgh & Philly this Sunday, and Jim Wexell joined Chris Mack & J.T. Toth to talk about what may be the most interesting -and physical- matchup of the day. Thanks, Jim, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation #NFL #Steelers #herewego

Pirates prospect Thomas Harrington could be joining Paul Skenes in the Pirates rotation sooner rather than later. What fed his competitive fire growing up? He joined Chris Mack to talk about backyard wiffle ball with his little brothers, and of course his expectations for 2025. Thanks, Thomas, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation #letsgobucs #pittsburghpirates

There's a long way to go, but if the season ended today, the Pens would have the fourth best chance of landing the 1st Overall selection in the #NHLDraft Chris Mack asked Brock Otten, Director of Scouting for McKeen's Hockey who he'd take, & it came down to one of two names. Watch on YouTube or listen at the link in our bio or on FFSN or any other platform. Thanks, Brock, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation #podcast

With the season spiraling out of control, how do the Penguins keep Sidney Crosby happy? Kelsey Surmacz told Chris Mack that the mood in the room needs to improve ASAP, and it may take some big moves. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XX8UpUgcw Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or other platforms. Thanks, Kelsey, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #podcast #NHL #pittsburghpenguins #hockey

Dalton Knecht is hitting at 45% from beyond the arc. Does J.J. Redick need to make sure he's in the Lakers' starting lineup every night? Stephen Gertz told Chris Mack he thinks the rookie's playing time is only going to increase as the season progresses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgWaNYGhhns Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or other platforms. Thanks, Stephen, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #podcast #lakers

Could the Pirates land back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners? Jonathan Mayo told Chris Mack there's a starting arm on the Buccos' farm who could be ready from day one this spring. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7BeKe8aM9c Listen at: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts Also available on FFSN or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks, Jonathan, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #MLB #PittsburghPirates #DraftNation #podcast

It may not just be Shadeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward for QB needy teams at the top of the Draft this offseason. Ryan Wilson introduced a third name when he joined Chris Mack. Listen at https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or any other platform. Thanks, Ryan, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation

What does the #Steelers offense need to do to start converting more in the red zone? Jim Wexell joined Chris Mack and J.T. Toth and wondered why Mike Williams isn't being targeted more. Listen here: https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN or any podcast platform. Thanks, Jim, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #draftnation #podcast #interview

What has 25 years as an announcer with PSU been like for Steve Jones Show? Find out as he goes on the clock with Rob King. https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts or on FFSN, YouTube, or any other platform Thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring & to Steve Jones for joining us. #podcast #draftnation #interview #psu #pennstate #stevejones

The Steelers have been Lamar Jackson's kryptonite over the years. But has he evolved to the point where he can beat the Steelers with his arm? Jeremy Conn and Chris Mack went on the clock to preview this weekend's edition of the NFL's best rivalry. Listen at the link in our bio, on FFSN, or on other platforms. Thanks for joining, Jeremy, and thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #nfl #steelers #podcast #draftnation

Are the Ravens really the better *team* than the Steelers? Mark Kaboly & Chris Mack went on the clock & debated it while previewing the game from every angle. https://www.draftnation.com/podcasts Thanks, Mark, & thanks to SottoPelle for sponsoring. #podcast #ravens #nfl #steelers #draftnation

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