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OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Talking Hockey with Pittsburgh Penguins Long Time Media guy Bob Grove

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

Release Date: 09/12/2024

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Things are getting Caliente

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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:::: 5 Texas vs 8 OHIO ST 6 PSU vs 7 NOTRE DAME WHO YA’ GOT? DID THE COMMITTEE GET THE SEATING CORRECT?? NFL PLAYOFFS ARE SET::::: Who do you have in the superbowl….. WHAT TEAM COULD BE A DARK...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Bah Humbug

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 (sill photo) Leg whip? Lane Johnson holding Watt (injury) NFL MVP right now? Rashene Hill rage against the Rashene- Instagram Rashene Hill-facebook @rashenehill-tik tok rj the hill-x Michael...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Get a Clue People!!!

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 sits in front of their face...feel free to chime in and don't forget to like, subscribe and lives a sparkling review, even if it is a lie LOL Juan Soto 765 mil. There is an escape clause after 5 years and also a clause that could escalate his...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Unleashing Hell in December

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 don’t know a damn thing. College Football Chatter: if NCAA decides hey let’s go to 16 teams like D2 and D3? Do they keep or get rid of conference championship games. College OT… vs NFL OT… FIRED! OSU COACH...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Turkey Trot 0.0

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 tradition/ritual that you do? Not a family tradition but something ONLY YOU DO? We are all thankful for different things… NOT GETTING SENTIMENTAL, DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT THANKSGIVING DAY. Turkey Bowl Fellas, it’s...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Tuesday Night Fever

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 MILLION” next season. However, if he finishes this season healthy the giants “DO NOT OWE HIM ANOTHER DIME” “ARE YOU COOL WITH THIS MOVE BY THE TEAM”???? 2,8,14,20,27,40,58,0 Amanda...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Feelin' Philly Sports with Jason Myrtetus

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 MAYBE BOTH:.. My question what led to these disappointing results lack of talent or lack of NFL qb development?? Anthony Richardson is 22. . Bryce Young is 23. Trey Lance is 24.. Justin Fields is 25. . Will Levis is 25. Zach Wilson is...

The Pittsburgh Sports Desk: Mark "The Barber" Maradei joins the guys to talk all things Pittsburgh Sports

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 =========================== CONNECT WITH US =========================== Check out our websites, social media and networks we are featured on: Find us on Facebook, X, And SnapChat @ OSPwithMM...

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: 2024 Election Sports Episode

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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 nothingness, at least for the next hour plus….Lets rock….. Halloween: Favorite candy, Favorite costume growing up, favorite memory of you have one Dak Prescott injury Garrett juggling act Saturday was “upset...

OSP OFB Collide: What makes the OSP tick?

Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

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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 the Penguins Radio Network, and he wrote Pittsburgh Penguins: The Official History of the First 30 Years (Taylor Publishing 1997) and contributed to the second edition of Total Hockey, The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League (2000).

Where did it all begin for you? What made you want to be part of the Penguin media.

Let’s dig into the history. First cup, what was the vibe like with the team. Did they know they were destined? Did you get to hold the cup? (sizz)

You had to have been around for many of Mario’s health struggles. Describe what drove him to always come back and make a difference. (shene)

The coach(es) that made your job hard. Explain (mark)

Favorite player to interview. Favorite interview.(sizz)

Fast forward to the Sidney Crosby era. How has it been different since he joined. (shene)

People always think they know players if they are diehard fans but can you share something about Sid that most do not know. (mark)

Why the stall with Sid’s contract. (sizz)

Talk Geno off the ice. He seems to struggle with english but seems to prevail himself as a fun guy. Are we potentially seeing the last year of him? (shene)

Thoughts on the recent moves Kyle Dubas has made (free agency, trades, front office) Karrlson rebound to his final year as a Shark to produce more. (sizz)