Larry Richert (KDKA / Steelers In-Game Announcer) and Jay Caufield (Stanley Cup Champion / Pittsburgh Penguins Analyst) bring over 60 years of local sports knowledge to this Pittsburgh Sports Vodcast. The Larry & Big Man Show is a combination of current events in the sporting world and reflective interviews with key Pittsburgh sports figures, both past and present.
Merril Hoge on the Steelers, Chuck Noll, Cancer & His “Find a Way” Mindset
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge joins Larry Richert and Jay Caufield for a powerful and entertaining edition of The Larry & Big Man Show.Merril looks back on arriving in Pittsburgh as a rookie from Idaho State, meeting Steelers legends like Art Rooney Sr., Chuck Noll, Joe Greene, Mike Webster and John Stallworth, and the unforgettable moments that helped shape his NFL career. He shares hilarious stories from his rookie season, including nearly telling “The Chief” he couldn’t smoke a cigar in his own locker room and a memorable misunderstanding at a youth football banquet.The conversation also turns deeply personal as Merril opens up about the devastating end of his playing career following serious head trauma and cardiac arrest, the depression that followed, and how a call from Lynn Swann helped point him toward a new chapter in broadcasting.Merril also details his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the brutal chemotherapy treatments he endured, and why investing in your health matters. He explains the lifelong story behind his “Find a Way” philosophy, a mindset that began with an NFL dream written on his bedroom wall as a kid and carried him through football, cancer and some of the darkest moments of his life.Also, Merril remembers his legendary playoff battles with Houston and Denver, becoming a Steelers fan thousands of miles from Pittsburgh, his memorable NFL Combine experience, and what it meant to share a locker room with some of the greatest names in Steelers history.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive Group & Zerorez Commercial. Save 15% on Zerorez Commercial services with promo code ONETEAM15.Produced by 1TEAM Media.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larryandbigman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larryandbigmanshowX: https://x.com/LarryAndBigManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLarryAndBigManShow/
15 Oct 2026
Jim McMahon Remembers Mike Ditka | ’85 Bears, Super Bowl XX & George Halas Stories
Two-time Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon joins Larry Richert and Jay Caufield for a special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show remembering the legendary Mike Ditka. McMahon looks back on first meeting “Iron Mike” after being drafted by the Chicago Bears, their fiery relationship as quarterback and head coach, the arguments over audibles and play-calling, and the brutally physical practices that McMahon believes played a role in the Bears winning only one Super Bowl during their dominant run.
Jim also takes us inside some unforgettable moments from the legendary 1985 Bears, including Ditka’s reaction to the Super Bowl Shuffle, the story behind McMahon’s famous headbands, and the chaos surrounding Super Bowl XX. He retells his incredible first meeting with Bears founder George Halas, including turning down his first contract offer, and explains why he later wore his Bears jersey to the White House while visiting as a member of the Green Bay Packers.
Plus, McMahon discusses his life after football, his charity work, his moving visit to Normandy alongside World War II veterans, and why the experience left such a lasting impression.
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A big Pittsburgh sports weekend gives Larry Richert & Jay Caufield plenty to break down on The Larry & Big Man Show. The Steelers rebound with a huge win over the Colts as Jaylen Warren delivers a monster performance and Aaron Rodgers continues his impressive run. The guys discuss Warren’s growing role, Rodgers’ ability to make elite throws, the emergence of Jeremy Bernard, the Steelers’ defense, and what needs to carry over into the upcoming road matchup with Tampa Bay.
Mark Kaboly joins the show to explain why the Steelers’ performance offers real reason for optimism, how Warren has earned the chance to be the featured back, and why winning on the road is the next major test.
Then Pierre McGuire checks in to break down the Penguins after taking three of four points over the weekend. Pierre discusses Pittsburgh’s young goaltending, Ben Kindel’s development, the importance of improving faceoffs and physical play, the impact of a shortened training camp, and why the Penguins’ upcoming road trip through Chicago, Colorado, Vegas, and Utah could be an important early-season test.
Plus, the Big Man Blitz tackles some unbelievable NFL coaching decisions, the guys make their weekly Pick Six selections, and Jay weighs in on another win for Austin Lemieux on the golf course.
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