Sideline Squad with Cass & Fran

About Sideline Squad with Cass & Fran

Welcome to Sideline Squad Pod, where best friends Cassidy Woods and Francesca Ferrante bring you courtside, rinkside, and right into the heart of everything happening in and around Pittsburgh. From the biggest headlines in sports to the pulse of Pittsburgh pop culture, Cassidy and Fran deliver a fresh, unfiltered take on the stories everyone's talking about. Whether it's breaking down game day moments, diving into lifestyle trends, or sharing what's buzzing around the city, this is your go to spot for real conversations with real energy. Rooted in the Burgh but never limited by it, Sideline Squad goes beyond the sidelines to cover what matters on and off the field with personality, perspective, and a whole lot of fun. New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

Publisher

Cassidy & Francesca

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   EP 27 | Cinderlands Live Show Recap, Steelers OT Win & Paris Preview

   Sponsored by Kalshi. Make your NFL predictions with Kalshi! 🏈 Sign up here: https://kalshi.com/r/SIDELINE55 Promo Code: SIDELINE55 Cass and Fran are back for Episode 27 of Sideline Squad after an unforgettable first live show at Cinderlands Warehouse! The girls recap an amazing Sunday with the squad, from meeting fans and celebrating their growing community to the Steelers' wild overtime win against the Buccaneers. They also share exciting Sideline Squad merch updates, Cinderlands game day bingo, and why they cannot wait to do more live shows. Then, Cass and Fran look ahead to the Steelers taking on the Saints in Paris. They talk about the matchup, the AFC North race, international game concerns, player safety, and what Pittsburgh needs to do to keep the wins coming. Plus, they get into Jeremy Bernard's big performance, DK Metcalf's struggles, Joey Porter Jr., Halloween plans, and a new partnership with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The girls also share their Player and Place of the Week, including Barcelona Wine Bar's upcoming happy hours. Also sponsored by Cinderlands Warehouse and City Social. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad. Disclaimer: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   EP 25 | Life Update from Cass, Steelers Talk & Pittsburgh Sports

   Cass and Fran are back for Episode 25 of Sideline Squad with a full life update and plenty of Pittsburgh sports talk. Cass catches everyone up on a huge stretch of life changes, including starting a new job, moving in with Steve, becoming a dog mom of two, and adjusting to a whole new routine after life in TV. Pasted text The girls also talk about Italy travel chaos, getting sick after flying, missing football weekends in Pittsburgh, and why fall in the city always feels way too short. On the sports side, they get into the Steelers' rough Browns loss, the TJ Watt headset moment, the Deshaun Watson jersey debate, the upcoming Browns rematch, and the feeling of finally getting to be a fan again. They also cover Pitt's hot start, Penn State being unranked, Mason's injury, playoff baseball, the Pens' Dollar Dog Night, Citizens Live at the Wylie, and the upcoming Sideline Squad event at Cinderlands on October 18.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   EP 24 | NFL Week 3 Recap, Steelers Win & Fran Abroad in Italy

   Cass and Fran are back for Episode 24 of Sideline Squad, and this week looks a little different because Fran is calling in from Italy. From Tuscany to Steelers football at 7 p.m. Italy time, the girls recap what it was like watching Pittsburgh get a big win from across the world. This week, Cass and Fran break down the Steelers' Week 3 win, the Mike McCarthy offense finally showing signs of life, the reworked offensive line, Jalen Warren's big runs, Benny Snell getting involved, and the short-week matchup against Cleveland on Thursday night. They also get into Pitt starting 4-0, WVU and Penn State heartbreak, AFC North chaos, NFL Week 3 surprises, Penguins season kicking off, playoff baseball, Paul Skenes' offseason questions, and Fran's full Italy update with wine, pasta, Succession bottles, and Tuscan sun energy. Also, Cass and Fran name Derrick Harmon as Player of the Week, Burgers Brewery as Place of the Week, and wrap up with fall vibes back in Pittsburgh. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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