Mark Madden

03.18.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

18 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark continues talking about Pickett's exit and Fields insertion into the Steelers QB room. Mark is joined by Joe Rutter...

03.18.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

18 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue The Steelers traded Kenny Pickett then turned right around and traded for Justin Fields, but the story...

03.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

15 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Danny Griffin of the Riverhounds joins ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

15 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Gerry Dulac joins to talk Pickett tradeColby Armstrong makes his weekly hit to talk Penguins with Double MSee omnystudio...

03.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

15 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Kenny Pickett traded to the Eagles. Brian Batko joins the show to talk about the move.See omnystudio.c...

03.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

14 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING THe Hockey Night Show with guest Josh YoheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

03.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

14 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark delivers a farewell Haiku for Mason RudolphRenata Fast of the PWHL Toronto team joins the show to talk about the le...

03.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

14 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Donnie Iris joins the show to talk about his comeback show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

03.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

13 Mar 2024

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03.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

13 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark talks about the big winner in the NFL this free agency. Mark continues talking Diontae Johnson, and the moves the S...

03.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

13 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Steelers offseason moves keep escalating as Diontae was sent to CarolinaTim Benz joins the show to dis...

03.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

12 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING Seth Rorabaugh joins for the hockey night show ahead of Pens and Sens tonight.See omnystudio....

03.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

12 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark continues talking Patrick Queen to the Steelers. Phil Bourque joins the show for some great hockey talk ahead of th...

03.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

12 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Steelers sign Patrick Queen and Mark tells you why he's a big fan of the signingPierre McGuire makes h...

03.11.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

11 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mike DeFabo joins to talk Russ Wilson to the SteelersASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

03.11.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

11 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark talks more Russell Wilson signing with the Steelers. Mike Lange joins this hour to talk Penguins with Double MSee o...

03.11.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

11 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Russell Wilson signs with the SteelersDale Lolley joins in studio to discuss the signing.See omnystudi...

03.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

08 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List, your phone calls, and Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

08 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X More Penguins trade deadline discussion. Colby Armstrong joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

03.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

08 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue reacting to the Penguins trading of Jake Guentzel. Mike Rupp joins to discuss at the bottom of the hou...

03.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

07 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING! THe Hockey Night ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

07 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Matt Vensel joins the show to talk more Penguins deadline. We do some Bucco Spring Training talk with John Perrotto, the...

03.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

07 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Gerry Dulac joins right away to talk his report on Russel Wilson Josh Yohe joins to talk Penguins trade deadlineSee omny...

03.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

06 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List RMU Men's Hockey Coach Derek Schooley joins the show. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

03.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

06 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X John Buccigross joins the show to deliver the best Penguins trade deadline talk aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

03.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

06 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Matt Bartkowski joins the show to talk about the Penguins trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...

03.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

06 Mar 2024

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03.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

05 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Rob Rossi joins the show to break down the Penguins trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

05 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pierre McGuire joins the show talking all things NHL before the trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/liste...

03.04.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

04 Mar 2024

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03.04.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

04 Mar 2024

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03.04.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

04 Mar 2024

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03.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

01 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Jack Ham joins Mark to talk about his teammate Andy RussellASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

03.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

01 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of Show Mark keeps talking Penguins, Andy Russel and Steelers QB Paul Steigerwald joins the show to break do...

03.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

01 Mar 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Penguins managed to get shut out last night against Seattle. Mark talks about Andy Russel passing away...

02.29.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

29 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X THe List Bill Hillgrove joins to talk about stepping away from Steelers pxp dutiesASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/l...

02.29.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

29 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark starts the hour talking Steelers QB and Kirk Cousins. Peter King joins the show to talk about his retirementSee omn...

02.29.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

29 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks Steelers QB situation and the NFLPA Survey about the Steelers Josh Yohe joins to talk Pengu...

02.28.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

28 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.28.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

28 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the show Mark continues to talk about the Steelers grades in the NFLPA's survey. We keep talking Penguins...

02.28.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

28 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks about the Penguins win over the Canucks last night, and if it's a false dawn or not. Mike R...

02.27.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

27 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Mark talks about court storming in college sportsTyler Kennedy joins the show ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio....

02.27.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

27 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Show Mark is joined by Josh Getzoff to continue talking Penguins before the game against the Canucks ...

02.27.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

27 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pens win over Flyers and Mark talks his Liverpool trip. Pierre McGuire joins the show for his weekly s...

02.26.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

26 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom Opferman in for Mark with a Top 10 at 5. Brian Metzer joins at the bottom of the hour to discuss Penguins.See omnyst...

02.26.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

26 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom in for Mark. Second hour of todays show includes all the following: Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, even hoops, and som...

02.26.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

26 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom Opferman in for Mark again as he makes his way back from across the pond. Penguins oriented hour with Tim Benz joini...

02.23.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

23 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom Opferman in for Mark with the Top 10 at 5. More Pirates and Steelers talk to wrap up the show and the week.See omnys...

02.23.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

23 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom Opferman hosting for Mark as he talks the state of the Pirates and is joined by Seth Rorabaugh to discuss more Pengu...

02.23.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

23 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Tom Opferman in for Mark in a heavy Penguins talk first hour. Colby Armstrong joins the program.See omnystudio.com/liste...

02.22.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

22 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List MFA joins to recap his seasonASK MARK ANYTHING! Josh Yohe joins in person for the Hockey Night SHowSee omnystud...

02.22.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

22 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Show Mark talks about the idea of trading Jarry and other trade candidates for the Penguins at the de...

2.22.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

22 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pirates sign Mitch Keller, Penguins and Canadien tonightMike Rupp joins the show to talk about the sta...

02.21.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

22 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Steve Mears joins the show to talk Penguins ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

02.21.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

21 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Show Mark continues hammering the Pirates after the Athletic's article about Nutting that released to...

02.21.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

21 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks Penguins loss in OT...again...and the Athletic's piece taking the Pirates and Bob Nutting t...

02.20.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

20 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The XThe List ASK MARK ANYTHING! The Hockey Night ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.20.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

20 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Jonathan Bombulie joins the show to break down the PenguinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.20.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

20 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pierre McGuire joins the show for the best hockey talk anywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

02.19.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

20 Feb 2024

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02.19.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

19 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the show Mark continues talking a ton of Jagr in the wake of his retirement ceremony Phil Bourque joins t...

02.19.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

19 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks about the Jagr ceremony and how perfect it was last night Paul Steigerwald joins to discuss...

02.16.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

17 Feb 2024

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02.16.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

17 Feb 2024

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02.16.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

16 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Tons of Jagr talk today as it's his weekend in Pittsburgh. Pens got a win last night and Sid was unrea...

02.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

15 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Rick Kehoe joins the show to talk about coaching Jagr. ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

02.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

15 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Show Mark continues talking about the Diontae Johnson thing and the Penguins collapse as we work thro...

02.15.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

15 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Penguins fell flat last night but a spicy Steeler nugget that Mark want's to share right off the bat o...

02.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

14 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING! The Hockey Night Show with guest Rob Rossi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

02.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

14 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second Hour of the Show Mark starts by sharing his prediction for NEXT year's Super Bowl Champion and why he's rooting f...

02.14.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

14 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue It's Valentines Day, and the Pens gotta win tonight in their game against Florida Jay Caufield joins t...

02.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

14 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Ulf Samuelsson joins the show to discuss Jagr ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

02.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

13 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark continues talking Bauer and Arazia Brian Metzer joins the show to talk PenguinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

02.13.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

13 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks about how the Steelers and Pirates need to step up and sign Matt Arazia and Trevor Bauer re...

02.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

12 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List We talk more hockey with Tyler KennedyASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

12 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark starts the second hour talking Kelce bumping into Andy Reid. Matt Vensel joins the show for Penguins talkSee omnyst...

02.12.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

12 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Super Bowl talk and the Penguins stunk over the weekend. Matt Williamson joins the show to break down ...

02.09.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

09 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List MFA makes his Super Bowl PicksASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.09.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

09 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Mark opens with some Jagr talk this hour. Bob Errey joins later on to talk about his experience playing with Jaromir Jag...

02.09.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

09 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks DPOY and Watt being SnubbedPens vs Fleury tonight in Minnesota, Colby Armstrong joins the s...

02.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

08 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

08 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X We play some Steelers soundbites to kick off the hour. Josh Yohe joins the show to talk Penguins with the Super GeniusSe...

02.08.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

08 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks to Jeffri Chadiha of the NFL Network as we get his opinion on this seemingly impossible Sup...

02.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

07 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List Ask Mark AnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

07 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Show Mark is fired up over the constant Steelers talk and the current state of sports talk in this to...

02.07.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

07 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Pens win and Jarry gets a shutout against the Jets Mike Rupp joins the show to break down how things w...

02.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

06 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHINGSeth Rorabaugh joins for the Hockey Night ShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

02.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

06 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second Hour of the Show Mark talks about the Steelers to kick things off this hour. Then back to more Penguin talk. Jess...

02.06.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

06 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Tons of Hockey talk tonight as the Penguins resume play against the Jets tonight Pierre McGuire joins ...

02.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

05 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

05 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second Hour of Show Phil Bourque joins for what's always Good Hockey TalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

02.05.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

05 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Matt Williamson joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.02.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

03 Feb 2024

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02.02.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

02 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second hour of the Mark Madden Show Mark shares a list off the top of his head as to why sports suck now Joe Mullen join...

02.02.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

02 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Colby Armstrong joins the show to break down the All Star weekend, Sid and more.See omnystudio.com/lis...

02.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

01 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X The List ASK MARK ANYTHING!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

01 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Second Hour of the Show Mark talks about the biggest needs for the Steelers to address this offseason now that the OC is...

02.01.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 1

01 Feb 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X Opening Monologue Mark talks more Arthur Smith hire and makes a bold prediction in regards to the Penguins Brian Batko j...

01.31.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 3

31 Jan 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The XTom Opferman in for Mark MaddenTom gives his list of Top 10 Mustaches and takes calls from listeners with their opinions ...

01.31.24 The Mark Madden Show HR 2

31 Jan 2024

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Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The XTom Opferman in for Mark MaddenTom talks to Gerry Dulac for his own take on the Steelers' new OC hire and what his though...