From teacher to coach to sports podcaster. It's always been a dream to do sports communication and now I'm finally making it come true. Though I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and will always be a Steeler/Penguin/Pirate Fan--my podcast is about the love of ALL SPORTS. Join me weekly for guests, takes, and other news tidbits about the wonderful world of sports.
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March 12th is the actual magical day for the 2024 free agents in NFL and we have plenty to talk about when it comes to the Steelers. Our thoughts on who was acquired, who is a target still and what this means for the draft all coming up on this episode. Has Garrett’s contract raised the price on Watt? DK Metcalf trade. What does it mean for Pickens…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Pittsburgh Pirate Blogger Gary Morgan Jr spitting facts
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Greg Brown offered one perspective on the Pittsburgh Pirates a few weeks back and now we get a different perspective. One from a non-employed by the Pirates individual. Gary Morgan shares his insights, predictions and outlook as the Pirates are merely a few weeks away from the official beginning of the 2025 season. Tell me why I should be optimisti…
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Honestly, I am a baseball guy but hate the state of today's game. Our guest today had an astonishing career pitching for the Chicago White Sox. That's not the only talent he is blessed with, his music is also at a high level that he is passionate about. Jack McDowell will share with us stories about his years in major leagues, thoughts on today's g…
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Noah jumps on the show to share with us what he is seeing and hearing at the NFL Combine live from Indianapolis that could lead to speculation of possible Pittsburgh Steeler draft picks. As the Combine gets underway, what’s been the biggest storyline so far? Looking at this year’s talent pool, how does it compare to previous draft classes? Are ther…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Bucco Talk with Greg Brown the Voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates
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If anyone outside of the clubhouse has their finger on the pulse of the Pittsburgh Pirates, it's long time play by play announcer Greg Brown. We are fortunate to have him join us on this episode to take a peek into the 2025 Pirates. With few roster roster and coaching changes can we expect much of the same or does one of the best young pitching sta…
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Now that we have turned the page on 2024 officially with our grades, looked at who to cut, trade, and sign from the current Steeler roster, it is time to look at the free agents who potentially can help this team in 2025 and beyond. Franchise Tag.. How do we think players view this tag? QB, RB, WR, DL, CB, S, KR/PR ttps://nfltraderumors h.co/2025-n…
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TT 2/18 Keep, Cut, Sign, Trade https://streamyard.com/f9b73ddus5 Rashene Hill rage against the Rashene- Instagram Rashene Hill-facebook @rashenehill-tik tok rj the hill-x Michael “Chops” Mills @therealbigchops Terry “T-sizzle” Young : Instagram and Twitter @1tyoungy Kevin Watson:@coachkwatt10 on threads Facebook: Kevin Watson ———————————————- CONNE…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: The voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets Steve Mears
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How has your transition to the Blue Jackets been different than your time with the Pittsburgh Penguins? Talk about the current roster. Who has been a big surprise for the team? WHo has failed to live up to expectations? What does this team need to do to qualify for the playoffs? Players response to this coaching staff seems better than what it has …
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I am not gonna lie. This off season after what 6 weeks has not been what Mike Tomlin said. SO today we are gonna do some positional grades, coaching grades, and QB outlook. Don't forget to join us. Positional Grades: QB , RB, TE, OL, WR DL, Edge, ILB, CB (include slot), Safety K, P, PR, KR Coaching Grades: OL, RB, WR, TE, OC, DL, LB, Secondary, DC,…
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How would you rate Super Bowl 59? Is it what you thought would happen or were their shocking things that left you scratching your head? The halftime show, did it hold your attention or was this or the pre 30 crowd? It seems to me that this game has become such a spectacle. Is it possible to get too big and people will lose interest? I am not certai…
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Who are the key players to watch in Super Bowl 59? What are the biggest storylines heading into Super Bowl 59? How did each team make it to Super Bowl 59? Which team is favored to win Super Bowl 59? What are the biggest strengths and weaknesses of each team? Rashene Hill rage against the Rashene- Instagram Rashene Hill-facebook @rashenehill-tik tok…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Top Five Super Bowl teams all time and other TidBits
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Well, we got caught by surprise with the amount of our crew that could not make it for our normally scheduled show on Tuesday night. That being said, we had to do a little change and adjust our topics and day.We will discuss Lots of trades in the NBA and requested trades in the NFL, electric system to measure first downs in the NFL starting in 2025…
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You want to hear it put straight about the Pittsburgh Steelers. We are going to give you the facts sprinkled in with a few opinions. Others might claim to be the best Steelers podcast but we will truly take what you know or maybe don’t know to another level. Join us bi-weekly on Thursday evenings at 7 pm to debunk the facts that the STeeler organiz…
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What a weekend of football! Yes, we will break it down for you. Yes, we will add our outlandish opinions but we back it with facts. Want to know the turning point in each, maybe the player that did not show up that needed to, perhaps you need some basic info on how these games were approached based off our last shows evaluation. It's all here tonig…
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One down three to go....The National Championship is done and we definitely have a lot to say and breakdown from that fiasco. We have our final four in the NFL with full AFC and NFC team breakdown along with predictions on who are winners will be and the keys to success. Looking forward to the climactic point of the 2024 football season and looking…
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OSP 1/14 The Stage is set…. Final four of college football first year of 12 teams CHECK, Wild Card weekend of the 2024 NFL season CHECK, who impressed? Who didn't? Who shocked you? Upset City is that on your radar? We talk about what happened in college and pro football playoffs and set the stage for the next weekend plus Monday....Let's hear from …
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Things are getting Caliente
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Here we are 2025! Sometimes I am surprised I made it this far. Is there anything but football to talk about right now though. Let's get serious. College football playoffs final four and of course the NFL playoffs have fallen into place. We will talk about this and anything that may jump off the page from the last few weeks. The NCAA PLAYOFF FINAL 4…
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This weekend's NFL debacles, who is the front runner for NFL MVP and why, Heisman thoughts and of course our college football predictions. Heisman Thoughts? College Football predictions Bills vs. Lions thoughts STeelers havent won in Philly since 1965 Injury impact ( GP, Ogunjobe, Elliott, Donta Jackson, TJ Watt) The game: Fight (clip) Head slap (s…
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Why do so many people live with their head in the sand? I just don't get it. We see it in all walks of life Not my kid, he's a bad person, this team is still relevant, you can create success without effort....man I have heard it all. We are going to get into topics about current sports where so many people are so clueless about the reality that sit…
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A few years back Mike Tomlin proclaimed the Steelers would “unleash hell” in the month of December. Well that did happen but the OSP with the help of the Crew are gonna do our best to bring you a plethora of facts and opinions on college and pro football and current events in sports that will be sure to have you thinking we are either geniuses or d…
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Thanksgiving is such an underrated holiday. Personally, I enjoy the NYC parade, football usually, the food and of course the naps. Notice that’s plural. Anyway, we are talking the Turkey holiday with a sprinkle in of all your favorite things including football. Fellas, we all eat Turkey & spend thanksgiving with family. Do you have any Thanksgiving…
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OSP is all in on making sports great again! This week our go around will most likely be picking a side and harassing those you don’t agree with. We really don’t care what side you pick but want you to listen and play along! The giants are sitting Daniels Jones “STRICTLY” for business decisions. If he gets hurt this season he’d be “GUARANTEED $ 23 M…
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Four sports and nothing but passion when it comes to Philadelphia. The are subtle yet aggressive when it comes to their support and we will discuss that and more with Jason Myrtetus who is part of the Flyers broadcast team. Night be a bumpy ride so strap in and hang on. Fellas here's a list of young HIGHLY DRAFTED QB'S. ALL either benched/traded OR…
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The Pittsburgh Sports Desk: Mark "The Barber" Maradei joins the guys to talk all things Pittsburgh Sports
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These guys go hard at Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Panthers, Penn State, Riverhounds and they even squeeze in some WVU when they can. It's always a pleasure to join up with them and share my thoughts and opinions talk my favorite teams from my hometown. Michael “Chops” Mills @therealbigchops Terry “T-sizzle” Young : Instagram and Twitter @1tyoungy …
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I am glad election day is almost her and we don’t have to listen to this non-stop ridiculousness for another 3 years. Man, who knows what Wednesday will be like after the results are announced. I love sports because I can escape that crap so much with the chaos surrounding sports. Tonight’s show will help you to join us in avoiding the world of not…
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A big THANK YOU to Il Forno pizzeria restaurant and John Perrin for hosting our show. John also has been in a horror movie lately as a cop. So I feel like we are rubbing elbows with a budding star. It’s not too late if you are in the Frederick area to come out and join us for a 20% discount on food and drink and all the fun you want if free. Eric S…
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OSP 10/29 Are you Worthy? https://streamyard.com/7q38n6nhih Monologue: Worthy to still be on a roster in fantasy? Worthy to get reps cause you earn it on the field? Worthy to come off the bench and pitch hit in the world series? Worthy of a shot at the title in the boxing ring? This week we are discussing the list of retired NFL players and trying …
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10/22 OSP Shakin’ the Snowglobe https://streamyard.com/hpccfzdpgv When you shake a snowglobe, things fly all over the place and you just never know where they will land. Sports and Life honestly is much the same. Each week we don't know who will get hurt, who will upset or who will be taking advantage of opportunity. What is Maradei honestly talkin…
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Monologue: Nothing says college or pro football like drama. Whether its inside the locker room, on the practice field, at the club or on the gamefield this sport always has something that focuses your attention to anything but the game at times. We try to reel you and focus on the whole picture and how what happens off the field impacts the on the …
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Rock, Paper Scissors.....College and Pro Footballs Carousel
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Not sure exactly who are real and who are contenders, thats are focus this evening on the OSP. Its always a challenge since so many star players don't play the preseason and need some regular season games to get warmed up and we also have those who are injured and it is not looking good for them. So much to discuss and so little time to do so.....L…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew Steelers Insider Noah Strackbein discusses Quarter 1
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oes Bama just have UGA’S number OR is it a little more than just that? KC & Minnesota are ONLY undefeated teams left…. Who’ s 0 will be last to go? MLB lost hits leader Pete rose…. Should he be in HOF or do you agree with the lifetime ban? MLB wild card rd kicks off… which match up are you most interested in? Smitty, from AROUND THE 412 is back, ba…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew Football Round up and Shohei Ohtani's Amazing Feat
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Football takes center stage. That's very clear at this time of year and we will go around the NFL along with some college pigskin but Shohei Ohtani without a doubt needs to be mentioned on this episode. His amazing hitting season is one for the ages and worth our time as the baseball races heat up in a final push to the playoffs. College Football T…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Talkin' shop with former NFL Running Back Tim Worley
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Monologue: :Tim Worley charted out a six-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. Worley was an original first round pick of the Steelers in 1989 and flashed talent during his rookie season. He rushed for 770 yards and five touchdowns. While Worley had a fairly prosperous pro career, he is a legend at Georgia. During his juni…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Talking Hockey with Pittsburgh Penguins Long Time Media guy Bob Grove
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Our guest this week on the OSP has been part of the Pittsburgh Penguins media for many years and will be sharing his insight on the last, present and future of the organization from his perspective. Bob Grove covered the Penguins for 17 seasons at the Washington (PA) Observer-Reporter and 14 seasons at the Pittsburgh Sports Report. He spent 16 on t…
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OSP Sunday Night Special College Football opening weekend https://streamyard.com/fw695n5nwe Monologue The official kickoff of college football weekend and the ticking clock of the NFL's 2024 season are the topics this week. Join us as we dive into college and top pro game predictions. 1) Did any team “IMPRESS YOU” with their performance??? 2) Did a…
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OSP 8/24 https://streamyard.com/icf797dbcq Roster are getting set, surprise cuts are happening and even more jobs are on the line, the NFL season is not that far off and we will be breaking down the divisions with our predicted finishes and the stars on teams that will make it happen. Now snap the damn ball... Divisional Finish Best Offensive and D…
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OSP 8/20 College Football Preview Show https://streamyard.com/dvw6sxxjz2 Monologue: Hiut, Hut, Hut on this episode we will preview the 2024 for college football season. Talking Power Four Conferences, Heisman Hopefuls and Coaching changes that can send a ripple effect that could change the college football landscape. Lots of opinions and facts comi…
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We welcome to the show today former San Diego Charger defensive back Robb Butler. Butler played his college football at the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris before his stint with the San Diego Chargers as a safety. After playing on both sides of the ball >while in college we will talk with Robb about his ability to be flexible as a footba…
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OSP w/Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew Fireside Chat with WNBA Olympic Medalist Vickie Bullett
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Long before the debate over Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were a thing many great female athletes matriculated through the college, Olympic and WNBA ranks. Our guest today has been a viable part of the University of Maryland women’s basketball program, an Olympic medalist and took her talents to the top level in the WNBA. Vicky Bullett was not done…
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Moving In and Moving On
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You can just smell sports in the air can’t you! Well, us junkies can. This show is focusing on Moving In: NFL players hitting camp and the highlights from the first week. Moving On: MLB trade deadline has come and gone and with so many teams still in the hunt how did the movement help those to potentially put them over the top. Finally, Paris is bu…
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So much going that our heads are spinning with sports overload. We decided yo give our viewers an opportunity to get their questions answered on this week's show. No holes barred Summer Mailbag edition. Mailbag Questions: Aaron Rogers will be the starting QB for the New York Jets this season and what are the chances he will help the jets get to the…
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O.S.P. with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Hacking it up with Callaway Clubs Michael Vrska
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Monologue Who likes to hit the links out there? When I hit a great shot I say it's me or course. When I blow a shot, which there are many, I put my finger at the club. We are going to talk with Callaway Clubs Director of Custom Fitting & Player Performance, Michael Vraska. What's the latest and greatest and who uses them will be part of what we get…
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Monologue: The summer usually is all about being outside and swimming, BBQing, relaxing and just enjoying the sunshine. However, this summer adds a bit different element from a sports stand point. Baseball, football gearing up, drafts in the NHL and NBA but add to that the WNBA hype and the Olympics in Paris and the dynamics change. We are going to…
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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: 4th of July BBQ, Sports and Fireworks, OH MY!!!
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Freedom, Independence, Fireworks, Hot Dogs, Apple pie! Am I missing anything? On this episode we are celebrating our nation’s official freedom from Britain’s rule well over 200 years ago. Our discussions will be inclusive and if Chops has anything to say about it deep in thought. What’s that I hear a can opening… someone’s ready to start this thing…
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: The New Professional Sports Model with Premiere Lacrosse League CEO Michael Rabil
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One of the oldest sports known to man will be featured tonight on the Original Sports Podcast. Our guest is ultra successful Michael Rabil. Yes, that Michael Rabil of the Premiere Lacrosse League fame. He will talk about how he and his brother, Paul, have made Lacrosse a household sports name over the last several years and what the plan is going f…
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O.S.P. with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Celebrating Juneteenth with Athletes who make a difference
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While Juneteenth's significance primarily lies in its historical and cultural context, some prominent Black athletes have contributed to its recognition and celebration through advocacy and community engagement. We will look at the top black athletes throughout time, advocates for equality today among black athletes, and why Juneteenth plays such a…
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Not Your Average Manic Monday Sports Talk
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On this episode of the OSP with the BSC we divulge into current sports topics that have hit the market fresh and ready to be dissected. Mike Tomlin's new contract that will run through 2027 is a hot topic. Darren Waller's sudden retirment from the NFL and the New York Giants. What was the real cause? Caitlin's erroneonsly being left off of the USA …
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Talkin' Stillers Football with Around the 412 podcast's Smitty
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Nothing says Pittsburgh Steelers than someone who is able to share their in depth insights from the Steel City itself than Smitty from the Around the 412 podcast. There is no downtime in the NFL so we will talk with Smitty about free agency thus far, the draft and rookie camp, OTA's and of course the pending summer camp to officially kick things of…
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Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Shining Light with MiLB AAA Indy Indians Broadcaster Jack McMullen
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Bill Walton: 21/22 from the floor during an NCAA Champions. 86-4 at UCLA. Most notably to me was his passion for the Grateful Dead. Monologue All great baseball teams have amazing minor league systems where development and preparation for the show are the focus. The OSP is thrilled to have Indianapolis Indians broadcaster, Jack McMullen joining us …
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