The Pomp and Joe Show 2-18-2026
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What is discussed at the start of this section?
Take notice. You didn't hear a sound bite from the footballing podcast with Big Ben from last night. Notice that. Because, folks, somebody took the high road, and we can finally, hopefully, put this drama to bed. Because Ben Roethlisberger, the one that was dragged through the mud all last week, he took the high road. And I'm glad he did. It's Donnie Football with you on 93.7 The Fan until 2. Austin Beck told the man we call City Limits is behind the glass. Austin and I are here because Pomp and Joe. They get their show off for a lunch that is taking place about 90 seconds away from this studio. So something that us producers don't get to take part in. Maybe one day, Austin.
Maybe one day. I don't even know if we're going to get some leftovers, Donnie. Some second helpings that might have fallen onto the floor. To potentially partake him. But no, I'm happy for the guys. It's well-deserved and well-earned.
Yeah, I'm not going to hold my breath on leftovers. But believe it or not, I saw Joe in the gym that is just down the road here in our plaza.
Why is Ben Roethlisberger's response significant?
Really? I saw him in there this morning. And even though he rubbed it in your face yesterday about missing this lunch, which I thought was a very low blow. I would agree with that. He... He told me that he thought it was a little bit outrageous that the producers don't get invited. Oh, outrageous.
So it went from ripping his own producer for not getting an invitation to now it's outrageous. A big 180 from Joe. So we have you covered until two.
Off the top is presented by J.P. Roofing and Siding. A few places we are going today. Mark Caballi will be here. He will be sitting across from me. from 11 until noon. Jason Mackey joins us from Pirate City in Bradenton at 105. A big one for the U.S. men's hockey team this afternoon. Canada gets underway in just a little bit. Both teams looking to punch a ticket to the Olympic semifinals. The United States takes on Sweden, and Canada will take on Czechia, a team that they beat 5-0 today. in the round-robin portion of the Olympics. We have the Limitless Express today at 12.30. I will give my top five realistic Steelers free agent targets later on.
What does Joey Porter’s past reveal about his comments?
A need that the Pirates should fill by opening day is also on my mind with the first spring training game just a few days away from us. Your calls, too, at 412-928-9370. However you may be consuming us, radio, the Odyssey app, our live video function on YouTube or on X at 93.7 The Fan. We start with what is hopefully the end of this drama surrounding former Steelers. Steelers legends. And before you say to yourself or text in or chime in on the YouTube chat and say, is this all you guys are going to talk about? Blame the players, not us. Blame the guys that claim they don't want to take up headlines for their words. Blame the guys that claim they are only focused on ball, even in retirement. And look closely, because you will find that they are more like us, the evil sports media, than you or they would want to admit.
But two guys that went into the Steelers Hall of Honor together just two months ago at halftime of the Monday night game against the Dolphins. One guy has matured. One guy has stayed the same. Big Ben was the first guy to admit that. that he wasn't mature in his younger years, he wasn't a good teammate, he wasn't a nice guy off the field, and he certainly had some off-the-field headlines that even made the Steelers, reportedly at times, question if he was their guy. But people rode that wave forever, and they decided that you take that, you mix it with the stuff off the field, that was all they needed. to never change their view of No. 7. Maybe a few of you have good reason. I'm sure there is more than one person out there that is listening that had a negative personal encounter with Big Ben.
And yes, that can be enough to form an opinion on somebody. That's why it's always important, Austin, that anytime we meet folks out in the wild, out in public, You give them your time of day. You have a nice encounter with them. Not that I doubt you do that.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is discussed at the start of this section?
0:00–1:16
2
Why is Ben Roethlisberger's response significant?
1:16–2:32
3
What does Joey Porter’s past reveal about his comments?
2:32–6:16
4
How do the hosts feel about the ongoing drama with Steelers legends?
6:16–1:15:53
5
What potential surprises are discussed regarding player trades?
1:15:53–1:19:50
6
What are the implications of Sidney Crosby's injury?
1:19:50–1:22:02
7
How is the United States hockey team's performance analyzed?
1:22:02–1:24:08
8
What insights are shared about Connor Griffin's batting practice performance?
1:24:08–2:33:59
Speakers
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