http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Metzpostpens.mp3 Brian Metzer and Tim Benz discuss the first playoff bracket without the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2006…and how the Penguins managed to miss out.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/REIDcooperFIN.mp3 Former Robert Morris goalie Reid Cooper was the emergency backup goaltender for the Washington Capitals during their final NHL game of the season. He became the second RMU player to be part of an NHL team. Cooper joined me to talk about the story behind that the experience.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Pop417.mp3 In this week’s ‘Pittsburgh Pop,’ Rob and Tim outline a batch of new shows that will be streamed over the next few weeks. They also have some local production updates, discussion about where ‘Succession’ is going, and a conversation about the ‘Love Is Blind’ streaming mishap.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenBenz417.mp3 In this week’s ‘Madden Monday’ podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the end of Penguins season, Steelers draft options, and Pirates-Rockies

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Erickson413.mp3 Tim Benz and Jeff Erickson of Rotowire discuss the fantasy fallout from Oneil Cruz’s injury, Tampa Bay’s insane start, Bryan Reynolds’ hot bat, and the Ravens signing OBJ.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/sethbenz413.mp3 Seth Rorabaugh and Tim Benz discuss how the Penguins managed to miss the playoffs for the first time in 16 years, and what the fallout will be as a result.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BOBcbj.mp3 Between the Penguins fading playoff hopes and Columbus’ benefits to lose, Tim Benz and Bob McElligott discuss the odd circumstances surrounding the Pens-Blue Jackets regular season finale in Ohio Thursday night.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MetzpreBlackhawks.mp3 In this week’s hockey podcast, Tim Benz and Brian Metzer try to figure out if the Penguins can avoid stumbling with a suddenly clear path to the playoffs opening up before their eyes.