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September 13, 2019

Pitt-Penn State: The 100th (final?) matchup in storied rivalry

Previewing the 100th meeting between Pitt and Penn State, remembering some classic moments and looking ahead.

Show Notes

John McGonigal and Mike Persak break down the 100th meeting between Pitt and Penn State, and former Pitt star Mike Caprara joins Adam Bittner to remember the Panthers' 2016 win and look ahead. Then, Former Penn State linebacker Nyeem Wartman talks about his new role as an assistant coach at Mississippi State, memories of the classic matchup between the Nittany Lions and Pitt in 2016 and his thoughts on whether the series is a rivalry.

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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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September 10, 2019

Steelers crumble in New England, AB signs with Patriots and Seahawks loom

Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo look at what went wrong for the Steelers in New England, discuss the Antonio Brown conspiracy theories and preview Week 2 against the Seahawks.

Show Notes

Steelers writers Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo recap a disastrous night in New England (1:55), discuss how Pittsburgh can pick up the pieces (7:15), debunk some Antonio Brown conspiracy theories (18:30) and preview the Week 2 game against the Seahawks (26:36).

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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

September 6, 2019

Steelers-Patriots preview: Can Pittsburgh spoil a banner party in New England?

Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the Steelers' season opener against the Patriots and give their predictions.

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September 5, 2019

Patriots-Steelers rivalry: Best and worst memories

Adam Bittner, Josh Axelrod and Ryan Winn discuss the 20-year rivalry between the Patriots and Steelers from their perspective -- the couch.

Show Notes

Adam Bittner and Josh Axelrod look back at the times when they were just Steelers fans and recount their favorite and worst memories from the Patriots rivalry, their most hated players and the outcome they would most like to change.

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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 6

College football preview: Pitt, Penn State and national picture

Pitt writer John McGongial and Penn State writer Mike Persak join Adam Bittner to preview each team's season and look at the national landscape ahead of Week 1.

Show Notes

College football season is here, so Pitt writer John McGonigal and Penn State writer Mike Persak join Adam Bittner to discuss the things they'll be watching in Week 1 (3:46), their team MVPs and breakout stars (17:27) and pick their favorites for the College Football Playoff (53:25).

MUSIC CREDIT
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 5

State of the Steelers: WRs emerging, James Conner's value and versatile defense

Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo take a look at the Steelers halfway through the preseason and discuss who's emerging and how the team will look when the games count.

Show Notes

With Steelers training camp over, Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo discuss what they learned at Saint Vincent (1:27), break down preseason Weeks 2 and 3 (9:27), look at the versatile defense (16:21), view the Antonio Brown drama from afar (23:57) and pick a No. 2 QB between Mason Rudolph and Josh Dobbs (29:16).

MUSIC CREDIT
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 4

Pitt football expectations with new-look offense and defense missing its star

Craig Meyer welcomes John McGonigal to the Pitt beat, and the two discuss expectations for the defending ACC Coastal champions heading into 2019.

Show Notes

Craig Meyer and John McGonigal discuss Kenny Pickett's ceiling under new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple (4:05), how the defense can possibly replace star defensive lineman Rashad Weaver (22:03) and Pitt's tough schedule to open the year (39:21).

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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 3

Which Steelers have stood out in camp, and who to watch in preseason

Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo return home from training camp to discuss standout players and things to watch in the preseason.

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Episode 2

Future of the Pirates after quiet trade deadline

Jason Mackey, Bill Brink and Nubyjas Wilborn discuss the Pirates' few deadline moves, why Felipe Vazquez is still here and their brawl memories.

Show Notes

Jason Mackey, Bill Brink and Nubyjas Wilborn discuss the Pirates trading Corey Dickerson (2:23) and try to figure out why Felipe Vazquez is still in Pittsburgh (11:33). They take a big-picture look at GM Neal Huntington's approach to team-building (23:26) and share their favorite brawl moments (36:24).

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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 1

Steelers open training camp; Penguins offseason review

Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo discuss what they're looking for as training camp begins, then Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo analyze the Penguins' offseason moves.

Show Notes

In the first-ever episode of The North Shore Drive, we dive into Steelers training camp talk with Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo. They discuss camp memories (5:25) and off-the-radar guys to keep an eye on (10:00).

Then, Matt Vensel and Mike DeFabo join us to recap the Penguins' summer so far (33:10), predict who could get traded next (44:20), and guess what the lines will look like in the fall (50:30).

MUSIC CREDIT
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"RetroFuture Clean" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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