by Joe Flannery
Out of Town Yinzers Steelers. Pens. Pirates. Pitt. Two lifelong Pittsburgh friends who moved away — but never stopped caring — give you a fast, fun, no-nonsense weekly rundown of everything going on in Pittsburgh sports. No radio fluff. No hot-take yelling. Just real Yinzer opinions, a little gambling, and a lot of love for the black and gold. If you grew up in Pittsburgh, still live there, or just miss it… this show is for you. New episodes every Wednesday.
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June 11, 2026
<p>It might be the offseason for some, but the Pittsburgh sports landscape never rests! In this episode, Joe and Justin wrap their heads around a turbulent week for the Pirates, break down how the Steelers’ offense stacks up against the rest of the AFC North, check in on a thrilling baby Penguins playoff run, and discuss the latest roster shakeups and recruiting wins for Pitt basketball and football. </p><ul><li><p><strong>The Atlanta Sweep:</strong> After a hot streak, reality hits hard with a sweep by the Braves and another brutal bullpen collapse. </p></li><li><p><strong>The Injury Bug:</strong> Deep concerns over Connor Griffin’s elbow specialist visit, alongside updates on Cruz and Lau. </p></li><li><p><strong>Cherington's Roster:</strong> Is Ben Cherington building a playoff contender or playing with a fundamentally flawed bullpen? </p></li></ul><p>The guys go position-by-position to rank the Steelers' offense against their division rivals:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Quarterbacks:</strong> Joe and Justin debate Burrow vs. Lamar at the top, leaving the Steelers in the tier below. </p></li><li><p><strong>Running Backs & Wide Receivers:</strong> Why the Steelers' depth puts them in a strong position, and whether the gap to Cincinnati's wideout room is closing. </p></li><li><p><strong>Tight Ends & O-Line:</strong> A look at Darnell Washington's unique role and contract extension, plus a breakdown of the massive investments made along the offensive line. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>The Baby Pens:</strong> Direct from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the young guys are making a deep Eastern Conference Finals run, giving the front office a great look at future cornerstones like goalie Sergei Murashov. </p></li><li><p><strong>The Dylan Larkin Hypothetical:</strong> What would it actually cost to bring high-end talent like Larkin to Pittsburgh? </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Basketball:</strong> AD Alan Green notes a massive, unexpected investment in the roster. With a near-total turnover, it's officially "Tournament or Bust" for Capel. </p></li><li><p><strong>Football:</strong> A massive June recruiting weekend brings in 12 commitments as Pitt expands its recruiting footprint deeper into Georgia. </p></li></ul><p><strong>Teaser for Next Time:</strong> Stay tuned until the end to hear about a future nostalgia segment where Joe claims Justin’s dad was ready to adopt him as the favorite son! </p><p><strong>Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown</strong>🏴☠️ <strong>Pirates: Highs, Lows, and Health Woes</strong>🏈 <strong>Steelers: AFC North Offensive Position Rankings</strong>🐧 <strong>Penguins: AHL Playoff Run & Trade Rumors</strong>🡠 <strong>Pitt Panthers: New Eras & Recruiting Sprees</strong></p>
May 27, 2026
<p>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? </p><p>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. </p><p>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? </p><p>If you're enjoying the pod, please take a second to <strong>Follow</strong> and leave us a <strong>5-star rating</strong> 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. </p><p><strong>Episode Chapters:</strong></p><p>(00:10) - Intro & AFC North Draft Grades</p><p>(18:54) - The Pirates Rollercoaster & Underrated Pitching</p><p>(33:32) - Evgeni Malkin’s Bargain Extension with the Pens</p><p>(38:39) - Pitt Baseball’s Epic Walk-Off Homer</p><p>(43:55) - Hypothetical Fandom: Picking AL/NL Teams</p><p>(50:17) - Outro & Wrap-Up</p>
May 21, 2026
<p>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. </p><p>Here is what's on deck for this week:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Steelers QB Situation:</strong> 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. </p></li><li><p><strong>Pirates Mid-May Slump:</strong> 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. </p></li><li><p><strong>Penguins & Award Season:</strong> 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. </p></li><li><p><strong>Memorial Day Tribute:</strong> 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. </p></li></ul><p>Make sure you like and subscribe, and we'll see you next Wednesday! </p>
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Out of Town Yinzers
Steelers. Pens. Pirates. Pitt.
Two lifelong Pittsburgh friends who moved away — but never stopped caring — give you a fast, fun, no-nonsense weekly rundown of everything going on in Pittsburgh sports.
No radio fluff. No hot-take yelling. Just real Yinzer opinions, a little gambling, and a lot of love for the black and gold.
If you grew up in Pittsburgh, still live there, or just miss it… this show is for you.
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