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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold, from Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Will Joey Porter Jr. practice fully today? Joe and Bob don't think Porter is going to play. Gerry Dulac said the Steelers could trade Porter Jr. for a third-round pick! Joe thinks last night was one of the most embarrassing nights in PNC Park history as the Brewers clinch the NL Central. The Athletic reported that Pitt is spending $16-20 million on its roster. West Virginia ($18-22 million) is spending more money than Pitt.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Gerry Dulac said the Steelers made generous offers to Joey Porter Jr. What has he been offered?? The only thing reported is $33 million fully guaranteed. Mike McCarthy said they're going to see how much Joey Porter Jr. can do today at Steelers practice. Mike DeFabo reported that McCarthy said Porter is scheduled to be a full participant. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show joined the show. Mark didn't hear if McCarthy said Porter will be full.
Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Will Joey Porter Jr. practice today as a full participant in practice? Mark Kaboly wonders if McCarthy will hold him out for a practice to keep things close to the vest. We are losing our minds talking about Porter. Germie Bernard didn't factor into the offense. Matt Clement joined the show. Fans want Don Kelly to hire a veteran bench coach. Clint Hurdle's name was brought up.
Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe thinks the Pirates need a veteran manager. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Buster Olney said today that it would be a surprise if Ben Cherington is fired. Jason thinks Cherington will be back, barring something unforeseen late in the year. He thinks the end-of-season win total matters. Jason is surprised by how the Pirates shut Braxton Ashcraft down and was originally being cautious, but the Pirates are waiting a few days to get more information on Ashcraft.




