Philadelphia remains the Bermuda Triangle, but it’s on to Baltimore… In this episode, Jim and Jeremy break down the Steelers' loss to the Eagles, analyzing key mistakes and missed opportunities. The focus quickly shifts to the massive Saturday showdown in Baltimore, where the Steelers will battle for the AFC North crown. Will the Steelers learn and…

In today’s solo episode of the Steel City Insider Podcast, your host Jeremy Hritz breaks down everything you need to know heading into the Steelers vs. Eagles matchup this Sunday. While Jim Wexell is away, Jeremy is flying solo, offering a unique and personal preview of the game that includes key stats, analysis, and matchups. This episode features…

In this episode, Mike Prisuta joins the show to break down the Steelers' big win over the Bengals and why they’re primed to compete for a Super Bowl this season. He also dives into what makes the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns so challenging, even with the Steelers playing on the road. Don't miss Mike's insights on Pittsburgh’s playoff …

In this episode, Steelers Color Analyst and former player, Craig Wolfley and SteelCityInsider columnist Frank Verdecchia join the show to break down the disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns. The team is facing some serious questions after the defeat, and both Craig and Frank provide their expert takes on what went wrong, what needs to change,…

In this episode, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic breaks down the Steelers' thrilling victory over the Ravens and dives deep into the fearless mindset of Payton Wilson, the standout rookie linebacker making waves. Plus, Mike gives us the inside scoop on why the upcoming game against the Browns won't be a "trap game" for Pittsburgh. Whether you're a die-…

In episode #131 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, Steelers color analyst and former Steeler Craig Wolfley joins the show to break down the team's performance and upcoming challenges. Topics include: Leadership of Russell Wilson: Wolfley discusses how Wilson’s leadership is impacting the Steelers and his role in guiding the team. Team Cohesion: Ins…

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Doug Whaley, former Steelers Pro Personnel Director and Buffalo Bills general manager, as he breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent victory over the New York Giants. Doug shares his expert analysis on Russell Wilson's ceiling, the standout performance of special teams, and addresses concerns about th…

In this exciting episode, Mike Prisuta of the DVE Morning Show joins us to dive deep into the Steelers' season as it takes a pivotal turn with Russell Wilson stepping in as the starting quarterback. We explore how this change has unlocked the offense, the strength of the elite defense, and what fans can anticipate as the Steelers face the Giants on…

Welcome to episode #128 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! In #128, we explore the potential first start of Russell Wilson and its implications for Justin Fields. We also discuss the upcoming game against the Jets, and discuss the growing injury list and who will possibly be ready Sunday night. Don’t miss it! 👉 Subscribe for more expert analysis an…

Welcome to episode #127 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Max Starks, two-time Super Bowl champion and current Steelers sideline analyst! Join us as we dive deep into the recent loss to the Cowboys and what it means for the Steelers moving forward. Key Topics Discussed: The Steelers vs. Cowboys: Max share…

The Steelers dropped their first contest of the season against the Colts, as a result of the defense’s inability to get off the field on 3rd downs, sloppy turnovers, and a sputtering running game. The Steel City Insider, Jim Wexell, has you covered with the good news, the bad news, and the opportunity this Sunday night to get back on the winning tr…

Wolf is back in the building for episode #125 of The Steel City Insider Podcast! Join Wolf and Wex as they discuss the Steelers 3-0 start, the emergence of quarterback Justin Fields, the quality play of the young offensive line, and the best defense the team has put on the field since 2010. From start to finish, episode #125 is packed with analysis…

Mike Prisuta joins the show for the third time to discuss why he believes the starting QB job belongs to Russell Wilson, the performance of rookie tackle Troy Fautanu against Denver, the stoutness of the defense, and the slugfest at the 50 that will be this weekend’s game against the Chargers. It’s always a great time when Jim and Mike get together…

What a treat today, Steelers Nation, as 2x Super Bowl Champion Chris Hoke joins the show! In addition to some incredible nuggets from his playing days with the Steelers, Chris also shares his insights from the Steelers win over the Falcons, including the performance of Justin Fields, the growth of the offensive line, TJ Watt’s dominance, and the st…

It’s a Tomlin Tuesday, and The Steel City Insider Podcast has got you covered! Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, alongside Jeremy Hritz, as they discuss the injuries on the OL, and how the team will address them; the remarkable stat about regular season openers and new centers; and what to expect this weekend against the Falcons. You don’t want…

The Steelers have made their final cuts for their 53-Man Roster, and the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, has you covered with his insights and perspectives on who was cut, who made the roster, and potential roster moves that have yet to come. Get familiar with the 2024 roster with this episode fresh off the press. Enjoy! You can check out Jim’s work a…

The sky is falling once again in Pittsburgh: Broderick Jones is a bust, the offensive line sucks, and the quarterback play is worse than what Kenny Pickett put on display last regular season. It’s over! Not really: it’s just the preseason! Jim and Jeremy discuss Broderick Jones' struggles, Zach Frazier as the starter at center, why you can’t make a…

The Steelers dropped their first preseason contest to the Texans, 20-12, and with that, left many questions unanswered and still up for discussion as the team journeys towards the regular season. Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, and Jeremy Hritz as they discuss the performances in the losing effort, Russell Wilson running with the first-team o…

A Steelers preseason game this Friday??? YES!!! Get prepared by joining Jim, Jeremy, and special guest Roy Countryman, as they discuss the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Russ returning, and players on the camp bubble. Insight, wisdom, and nuggets abound in episode #118 of the Steel City Insider Podcast! AND! If you haven’t done so yet, please subscrib…

The pads are on, and the intensity is ready to increase! And the Insider himself, Jim Wexell has you covered! Join Jim, Jeremy, and today’s guest, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, as they discuss the Steelers first padded practice, the Justin Fields project, and who is standing out early in camp. You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel…

It’s a legendary episode. Why is that? Because legendary Hall of Famer Player and longtime Steelers Defensive Coordinator, Dick LeBeau, and legendary writer/analyst of the Steelers who started with Chuck Noll back in 1969, George Von Benko, join the podcast to discuss their new book, Legendary. In today’s podcast, both Dick and George share incredi…

There’s nothing better than talking Steelers football. But you know what makes it even better? Is talking Steelers football with former Steeler and 2x Super Bowl winner, Bryant McFadden. For the 3rd time, BMac joins the show to talk the potential of the 2024 Steelers, the importance of chemistry in winning and why this team has it, and the holes re…

It’s episode #114 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, and today, Wex answers all of your questions. Covering everything from the character of Russell Wilson, to the catch control of Roman Wilson, to the hierarchy of Steelers’ organizational leadership and succession plan, #114 covers the gamut of topics to keep you informed as we wait for training c…

OTAs are complete, and mandatory minicamp is in the history books for the Steelers, as the team now enjoys its final moments of summer rest before kicking off training camp on July 25th. But don’t fear, as Jim and Jeremy have your Steelers fix to help you through the quiet until camp. In episode #113, Wex shares his belief that the 2024 Steelers de…

Episode #112 of the Steel City Insider Podcast is here, and we welcome two tremendous guests to the show: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and Rob King of the Steelers Radio Network! In this episode, the crew talks about the significance of Mike Tomlin’s contract extension, what to expect from the QB position, the signing of Cam Sutton,…

It is episode #111 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, and today we welcome #steelers beat writer Bo Marchionte to the show to discuss OTAs, including those players who have flashed impressive athleticism, in addition to those “sleepers” who are poised to make some noise this training camp, and potentially during the season. This, plus a discussion …

For the second time in the show’s history, longtime legendary Steelers writer on the beat, Mike Prisuta, joins the show. In his conversation with Wex and Jeremy, they discuss the future of the QB positions, the “activation” of Arthur Smith’s offense, the performance of rookies in OTAs, and much, much more! Give Mike a follow on X @DVEMike. Also, ch…

The lull in football action is broken in today’s episode, as Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Jim and Jeremy to discuss Steelers Rookie Minicamp, where the new offensive linemen lined up, holes the team still needs to fill, and Najee’s mindset following not having his 5th year option picked up. It’s a jam-packed episode, as Brian pr…

Craig Wolfley is back on the Steel City Insider Podcast, and as he always does, he delivers like no other! Wolf joins Wex and Jeremy to discuss the “triumvirate” of newly drafted #steelers offensive linemen, what they add to the unit, and how quickly they can contribute. Wolf’s insight and history, along with Jim’s insight and knowledge make for on…

The NFL Draft is complete, and the Steelers have bolstered their roster significantly in the trenches, and the Steel City Insider Podcast has got you covered! Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, alongside Jeremy Hritz, as they discuss the bounty of offensive linemen added to the roster, and the infusion of talent via their picks at wide receiver …

The NFL Draft is here, and the Steel City Insider Podcast has you covered! Join Jim Wexell, Jeremy Hritz, and special guest Matt Steel as they provide their final insights and draft preparations, and reveal their selections for the Steelers for the first and second rounds. Are they leaning tackle? Cornerback? Center? Wide receiver? Or something way…

Roy Countryman is back for a second week in a row, this time to discuss potential defensive players the Steelers could be targeting in next week’s draft at CB, DL, and LB. As always, Roy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the draft, and you will find tremendous value in today’s episode. Enjoy! You can check out Jim’s work at the Steel City I…

The calendar is shrinking closer and closer to the NFL Draft, and the Steel City Insider continues to prep you! Join us for episode #104 as Roy Countryman joins the show to discuss potential offensive targets for the Steelers in this year’s draft. Roy is super knowledgeable, and he shares his tremendous insight in today’s episode. You can check out…

It’s the question show, where the Steel City Insider himself, Jim Wexell, answers all of your questions. From what is the future of the quarterback position for the Steelers, to who is the best draft prospect at center, there’s a wealth of topics covered, and you will leave the episode with many insights. Enjoy episode #103! You can check out Jim’s…

It’s a special day here at the Steel City Insider Podcast, as former Steeler and Super Bowl Champion, Trai Essex joins the show! Trai shares his insights on the recent free agent signings, the Steelers potential selections in the NFL Draft, in addition to his thoughts in the recent NFL rule changes to kickoffs and the ban of the “hip drop” tackle. …

King Khan strikes again!!! Trade after trade, free agent signing after free agent signing, the Steelers are getting after it this offseason, no question! Join Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz as they discuss the recent offseason activity, including the trade for QB Justin Fields, and the signing of ILB Patrick Queen. How will these offseason moves impac…

It’s episode #100, and a time to celebrate! It has been a fun ride so far, and we are looking forward to 100 more with all of you out there in the Steel City Insider Podcast audience! We appreciate you very much! Join us today in this historic episode as we discuss the Steelers signing of Russell Wilson, what this means for Kenny Pickett, and what …

The draft is creeping closer! Jim is back from the NFL Combine, and he has a wealth of information to share! Join us for episode #99 as we discuss who stood out at the combine, and possibilities for the Steelers in round #1. You can check out Jim’s work at SteelCityInsider, follow him on Twitter @jimwexell, and check out the most recent Steelers bo…

The NFL Combine is underway, and the Steel City Insider himself will be attending and delivering all sorts of wisdom to everyone through his coverage of the next week. Join Jim and Jeremy in Episode #98, as they discuss the Combine, in addition to the release of Mason Cole, and the continuing talk of the Steelers adding a veteran QB. Great insight …

The Steelers aren’t wasting any time, as they have already cut a few veteran players, and there are possibly more on notice. How does this impact the roster, especially the QB room, and will these roster moves influence how they draft? Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz cover all this and more, including the Super Bowl and how the Steelers stack up to the…

Is there a football game this weekend or something? Oh yeah, the Super Bowl. What’s more important is we are getting closer to the NFL Combine, and it’s time to shift our focus to the Steelers targets in this year’s draft. Roy Countryman joins the show to share his expertise and thoughts on Senior Bowl prospects, and who the team could be targeting…

Wow, that was fast! The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator, and his name is Arthur Smith. What does that mean for the Steelers in 2024? Find out as Jim, Jeremy, and Matt Cecil discuss the implications of the hire and the impact on the offense in the upcoming season. You can check out Jim’s work at SteelCityInsider, follow him on Twitter @jim…

The Steelers season is over after a playoff loss to Buffalo, but the coverage at the Steel City Insider is just getting started! Join the Insider himself, Jim Wexell, alongside Jeremy Hritz, as they analyze the playoff loss, the quandary at quarterback, changes in store for the coaching staff, and who the team will pursue as the new offensive coord…

Polamalu winds blowing in Buffalo??? Yes. It’s almost game time, and Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz, despite the intense winter weather, are here to help you get ready for kickoff this Sunday at 1:00 pm in Buffalo! Join them as they offer their analysis of how they see the game unfolding, matchups to watch, and their predictions for the outcome. After…

The Steelers are playoff bound and will battle the Buffalo Bills this Sunday at 1:00 pm for the right to move on. But if you are listening to the national media, you know the Steelers are horrible and have absolutely NO CHANCE, right??? Join Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz as they discuss the underdog role of the Steelers in the postseason, the Mike To…

Happy New Year, and here’s to an amazing 2024 for all of you! Join Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz in episode #91 of the Steel City Insider Podcast, as they discuss the Steelers successful stint in Seattle, led by a powerful rushing attack, and a continued-to-be-sharp Mason Rudolph. All this and more, including the push to the playoffs in this first ep…

Mason Rudolph seized his opportunity to the fullest, and now, the Steelers have a realistic opportunity of sneaking into the playoffs. Of course, what fun would that be without some possible friction between teammates??? Join Jim Wexell and Jeremy Hritz for episode #90 of the Steel City Insider Podcast as they discuss all of this and more! You can …

Yes, it can get worse. And it has. And now, the team’s leadership is under fire. Pittsburgh journalism legends Vic Ketchman and Ed Bouchette join the show to discuss the state of the Steelers, the future of head coach Mike Tomlin, and what is in store over the course of the final three games. The insight and wisdom provided by these two legends is …

Back to back losses to 2-10 teams??? Is this a dream? Or is this the reality for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Sadly, it is the reality. The sky is falling in Pittsburgh, as the team tries to rebound from another horrible loss, this time at the hands of the New England Patriots. But despite all of that, the Steelers are still in position to earn a Wildc…

A 2-10 team coming into to Pittsburgh to take on a rejuvenated offense? No worries, right? Wrong. The Steelers showcased a stinker on Sunday in their loss against the Cardinals, but there is no time to ruminate, as the team must get ready for another 2-10 team this Thursday in the New England Patriots. With Mitch Trubisky taking over at QB for the …