Out of Town Yinzers

AFC North Draft Grades, Pirates Pitching Fixes, & Malkin's Return!

Welcome back to Out of Town Yinzers! This week, Joe and Justin are putting a final bow on the NFL draft with a deep dive into our AFC North division foes. Did the Browns, Bengals, and Ravens actually nail their picks? Plus, we ride the rollercoaster of the Pirates' recent stretch. The bats might be hot and cold, but the starting pitching is legit. We break down why Braxton Ashcraft is arguably the most underrated pitcher in the majors right now, and how the rotation should look once Jared Jones returns to the big league club. We also celebrate Geno Malkin's return to the Pens on an absolute bargain deal, tip our caps to Pitt Baseball's massive, dramatic walk-off home run, and play a fun hypothetical game: if the Pirates didn't exist, which AL and NL teams would we root for? If you're enjoying the pod, please take a second to Follow and leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify! It helps us grow the show. We are taking next week off, but we'll see you in two weeks with more Pittsburgh sports talk. Episode Chapters: (00:10) - Intro & AFC North Draft Grades (18:54) - The Pirates Rollercoaster & Underrated Pitching (33:32) - Evgeni Malkin’s Bargain Extension with the Pens (38:39) - Pitt Baseball’s Epic Walk-Off Homer (43:55) - Hypothetical Fandom: Picking AL/NL Teams (50:17) - Outro & Wrap-Up

Rodgers Signs: Now What?

Welcome back to episode 20 of Out of Town Yinzers with Joe and Justin! In this episode, we're diving into the latest updates across the Steelers, Pirates, and Pens. Here is what's on deck for this week: * Steelers QB Situation: It's official that Aaron Rodgers is coming to Pittsburgh. We debate if this pulls the team out of "quarterback purgatory" and where the Steelers actually rank across the league's QB rooms, ultimately placing them around 27th overall. * Pirates Mid-May Slump: After a strong April, the Pirates are teetering following series sweeps by the Cardinals and Phillies. We break down Paul Skenes' starting pitching and the alarming 10 blown saves from the bullpen that are costing the team games. * Penguins & Award Season: We discuss the Penguins' coach being a finalist for Coach of the Year after an impressive 80 to 98 point turnaround this season. We also look ahead to how he will need to develop the younger talent bubbling up in the system next year. * Memorial Day Tribute: To wrap up, we honor the military backgrounds of Pittsburgh players. We highlight the incredible service and stories of Kevin Greene, Rocky Bleier, and Alejandro Villanueva. Make sure you like and subscribe, and we'll see you next Wednesday!

Red Mullets & Lottery Tickets: Deep Diving the Steelers’ Draft Picks

Episode 19 of Out of Tahn Yinzers is all about upside, overreactions, and a few lottery tickets. We start with a full Steelers draft class breakdown now that rookie minicamp is underway. Joe and Justin go pick by pick through Pittsburgh’s 2026 draft class. Which picks can help right away? Which ones are pure upside swings? Then we check in on the Pirates at the quarter mark of the season. Are they actually ahead of schedule? Is Braxton Ashcraft becoming another real piece of the rotation? And how good could this farm system look with Konnor Griffin, Seth Hernandez, and Edward Florentino pushing the next wave? After that, we shift to the Penguins offseason and play stay-or-go with key free agents, including Evgeni Malkin, Stuart Skinner, Ryan Shea, Anthony Mantha, and Noel Acciari. We close with a college football playoff expansion debate and what a larger field could mean for Pitt. In this episode: * Steelers 2026 draft class breakdown * Max Iheanachor and the future of the offensive line * Germie Bernard’s fit in the WR room * Drew Allar as a QB lottery ticket * Gennings Dunker and the red mullet factor * Pirates quarter-season check-in * Braxton Ashcraft breakout talk * Penguins free agency decisions * College Football Playoff expansion debate If you’re a Pittsburgh sports fan living outside the city, this is the show for you. Like, subscribe, and join the Out of Tahn Yinzers community.

Steelers QB Room Disaster

This week on Out of Town Yinzers, Joe and Justin dive headfirst into what is becoming a full-blown Steelers QB Room Disaster. With the calendar turning to May and no official word on Aaron Rodgers, the guys break down the rarely used UFA tender that has "cracked the armor" of the Rodgers-Pittsburgh connection. Is Rodgers holding the city hostage while flirting with the Broncos or Cardinals?. Inside this episode: * The QB Purgatory: We analyze the fan-base split between Rodgers, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar . Justin brings the receipts on why 3rd-round QB picks usually end up as offensive coordinators rather than franchise saviors . * Pirates Surge: We celebrate Konnor Griffin’s absolute tear since turning 20 and look at how the Buccos are surviving the gauntlet of the NL Central. * Penguins "Last Dance": Is it finally time to admit the core’s playoff window is nailed shut?. * College Sports Shakeup: A deep dive into the "weird stuff" with private equity and how it’s about to change Pitt and the ACC forever . Whether you’re riding the Rodgers bandwagon or ready to start the Allar era, this episode is a must-listen for every frustrated Pittsburgh fan. Be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: Who is YOUR Week 1 starter?

Steelers Draft Grades

In this episode of Out of Town Yinzers, Joe and Justin provide a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL draft, debating whether the "honeymoon phase" for General Manager Omar Khan has officially ended after a roller-coaster weekend. The hosts analyze a draft class where eight out of ten selections were offensive players, highlighting a continued, albeit controversial, investment in the trenches. Key discussion points include: * The Makai Lemon Saga: Joe describes the team’s failure to secure wide receiver Makai Lemon as a "bad look" for the front office. He notes that after the Jets passed on a receiver at pick 16, the Steelers should have moved up, only to watch the Eagles successfully leapfrog them for the talent. * Draft Gems and Risks: The duo breaks down early-round picks like developmental tackle Max Ahonichor, wide receiver Germie Bernard—who the Steelers moved up to snag ahead of the Falcons—and the polarizing selection of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. * Day 3 Upside: While day three is often for special teams, the hosts see potential in seventh-rounders Robert Spears-Jennings and Eli Heidenreich, though they remain skeptical of earlier picks like Kaden Wetjen. * Roster Outlook: Debate continues over the offensive line's future, particularly with concerns regarding Broderick Jones' injury status and whether the new additions provide enough immediate impact. * Penguins & Pirates: The guys touch on the "playoff rust" and intensity of the Penguins' series against the Flyers, alongside a check-in on the Pirates' early-season performance. * Pitt in the Pros: A look at former Pitt stars transitioning to the NFL, including Kyle Louis landing with the Jaguars and Dez Reed's "uphill battle" after signing with the Buffalo Bills. Listen in as the guys determine if the Steelers are in a better or worse spot following the draft, and don't forget to like and subscribe!