Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton & Super Bowl Stories

Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton & Super Bowl Stories

A special episode of The Larry and Big Man Show featuring Super Bowl champion quarterback Jim McMahon. Jim joins the show to talk about his recent trip to Normandy with the Best Defense Foundation, the powerful experience of meeting D-Day veterans, and why every American should see those historic sites. Jim also looks back on his path from multi-sport athlete to BYU quarterback, including his baseball dreams, his culture shock moving to Utah, and the unforgettable Miracle Bowl comeback against SMU. He shares his thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal, and how much college football has changed. Then the conversation turns to Chicago, where Jim tells incredible stories about draft day, George Halas, Mike Ditka, the 1985 Bears, Walter Payton, Buddy Ryan’s brutal practices, and the legendary Pete Rozelle headband controversy. Plus, Jim reflects on football safety, the Bears-Packers rivalry, winning another Super Bowl with Green Bay, and the wild Super Bowl week controversy that led to death threats in New Orleans. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive & Zerorez.Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Ron Francis Returns to Penguins, U.S. Open Drama & Pirates Controversy

Larry, Jay, and Dave are back for a packed Pittsburgh sports conversation covering everything from Ron Francis returning to the Penguins as a special adviser to the latest NHL moves ahead of the draft and free agency. The guys also break down the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark’s win, the reaction from golf fans, Rory McIlroy’s comments on the future of the PGA Tour, and why major championship formats still matter. Plus, they get into the Pirates’ rough weekend in Colorado, the controversial interference call, Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and what continues to frustrate fans about this team. The episode also touches on the growth of soccer in Pittsburgh, World Cup watch parties, Brennan Sorsby and the NFL supplemental draft, the Steelers, the new Football Town documentary, and one important off-topic question: are naps underrated? Sponsored by Zerorez, Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Rob Brown on Mario Lemieux, Ron Hextall, Penguins Memories & Life After Hockey

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rob Brown joins Larry and Jay for a special edition of the show. Brownie looks back on his incredible scoring career, from record-setting junior numbers with Kamloops to his unforgettable 1988-89 season in Pittsburgh, where he scored 49 goals and 115 points while playing alongside Mario Lemieux. Rob shares what made Mario so special, why playing with number 66 felt like a dream come true, and how Lemieux’s vision, stride, size, and skill separated him from almost everyone else in hockey history. He also revisits one of the most famous moments of his career: Ron Hextall chasing him down the ice after a playoff goal celebration. Plus, Rob and Jay swap stories from the minor league grind, Kalamazoo, Ken Hitchcock, colored ice, tough guys, and what it meant for Rob to return to Pittsburgh later in his career and reinvent himself as a different kind of player. The conversation also covers Rob’s work with the Edmonton Oilers, coaching young players, his podcast, watching Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl up close, and why Pittsburgh still feels like home every time he comes through the tunnel into downtown. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Commercial. Produced by 1TEAM Media. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial

Pierre McGuire on Carolina’s Cup Win, Dylan Larkin Trade Talk & Penguins Offseason Plans

Larry and Jay are joined by Dave and Pierre McGuire for a packed edition covering the biggest stories across hockey, basketball, baseball, golf, and more.The guys break down Carolina’s Stanley Cup win, the bold goaltending switch that helped change the series, Jordan Staal’s incredible championship journey, and why Rod Brind’Amour’s coaching made the difference. Pierre McGuire joins the show to give his final thoughts on the NHL season, the Hurricanes’ identity, the importance of playoff matchups, and what the Penguins need to do this offseason to keep building in the right direction.Plus, the crew dives into the Dylan Larkin situation in Detroit, Mike Babcock’s rumored connection to Edmonton, the Knicks’ championship run, Jalen Brunson’s rise, Paul Skenes and the Pirates’ bullpen issues, the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, and perfect Father’s Day plans.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Commercial.Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercialProduced by 1TEAM Media.

Ulf Samuelsson on Penguins Stanley Cups, Playing With an Edge & Life After Hockey

Ulf looks back on his hard-nosed NHL career, developing a defensive style with an edge, and what it was like adjusting from Sweden to the NHL with the Hartford Whalers. He shares stories from the trade that brought him to Pittsburgh, why the Penguins were the perfect fit, and how he knew the pieces were in place for back-to-back Stanley Cup runs.Plus, Ulf talks about playing with Mario Lemieux, the leadership of Craig Patrick and Bob Johnson, the heartbreak of the 1992-93 season, his transition into coaching, and what today’s players need from coaches. The conversation also touches on family, golf, real estate, and how sports shaped the next generation of Samuelssons.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Commercial Cleaning. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercialProduced by 1TEAM Media.