The Original Sports Podcast with Mark Maradei

Apr 03 2025 229 ep. 61 mins
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From teacher to coach to sports podcaster. It's always been a dream to do sports communication and now I'm finally making it come true. Though I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and will always be a Steeler/Penguin/Pirate Fan--my podcast is about the love of ALL SPORTS. Join me weekly for guests, takes, and other news tidbits about the wonderful world of sports.

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Terrible Talk episode 9 Free Agent Frenzy and Preview of WR and TE

Apr 03 2025 65 mins  
Closing out the pre-draft chatter we look at offensive lineman, wide receivers, and tight ends. Talk about all the up to the minute free agent chatter and try to make heads or tales of an off season that is troubling by even the most optimistic standards. Aaron Rodgers dilemma Grade the Free agent group signed Draft strategy now that free agency is peaked Draft Preview: T

Terrible Talk episode 8 Free Agency and Draft Preview QB and RB

Mar 27 2025 62 mins  
We are over a week into free agency and we are not feeling so good about the new league year for the Steelers. They have not really filled their needs with viable options. Hopefully the June cuts will help. We will begin our position previews for the draft starting with quarterbacks and running backs both f which are priority for the Steelers. Address the Garret signing in Cleve

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: Round and Round and Round We Go

Mar 27 2025 64 mins  
The NCAA hoops action always has its last second victors, its underdog chest beaters and of course the mammoth that should never lose but squeaks by. We look at those David and Goliath matchups and who was shown the door after it was barely cracked open. WE also take another peek into the NFL's free agency and the moves that can or might make a difference along with other hot butto

Terrible Talk episode 6 Mock Draft 1.0

Mar 20 2025 57 mins  
As we continue to on our journey through the new season along with the Steelers we are going to take a look at mock drafts now that the combine has finished and try to figure out exactly who and what the Steelers will target. Listen as we discuss others predictions along with our OSP Mock Draft 1.0. 1. What are the biggest needs for this team? 2. Should we prioritize best player

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: 2025 NCAA Men's basketball preview

Mar 20 2025 61 mins  
Hello, ya, this is Mark. I'm not feeling well today and tomorrow so I am gonna be out. Its that time of year where NCAA hoops rules the day. We will get into the have's and have nots heading into the big dance. Cinderella always makes an appearance and who will be the #1 seed that lasts the duration. Crack open a cold one, grab your favorite snack and let's get this rolling....

Terrible Talk episode 7 Free Agent Frenzy

Mar 13 2025 56 mins  
March 12th is the actual magical day for the 2024 free agents in NFL and we have plenty to talk about when it comes to the Steelers. Our thoughts on who was acquired, who is a target still and what this means for the draft all coming up on this episode. Has Garrett’s contract raised the price on Watt? DK Metcalf trade. What does it mean for Pickens, QB situation, draft with

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Pittsburgh Pirate Blogger Gary Morgan Jr spitting facts

Mar 13 2025 62 mins  
Greg Brown offered one perspective on the Pittsburgh Pirates a few weeks back and now we get a different perspective. One from a non-employed by the Pirates individual. Gary Morgan shares his insights, predictions and outlook as the Pirates are merely a few weeks away from the official beginning of the 2025 season. Tell me why I should be optimistic about the Pirates heading into

Terrible Talk episode 5 @ The NFL Combine with Noah Strackbein

Mar 06 2025 63 mins  
Noah jumps on the show to share with us what he is seeing and hearing at the NFL Combine live from Indianapolis that could lead to speculation of possible Pittsburgh Steeler draft picks. As the Combine gets underway, what’s been the biggest storyline so far? Looking at this year’s talent pool, how does it compare to previous draft classes? Are there any positions that stand ou

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew: What happened to Jack McDowell

Mar 06 2025 59 mins  
Honestly, I am a baseball guy but hate the state of today's game. Our guest today had an astonishing career pitching for the Chicago White Sox. That's not the only talent he is blessed with, his music is also at a high level that he is passionate about. Jack McDowell will share with us stories about his years in major leagues, thoughts on today's game and his inspirations on song w

OSP with Mark Maradei and the Barbershop Crew:Bucco Talk with Greg Brown the Voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Feb 27 2025 65 mins  
If anyone outside of the clubhouse has their finger on the pulse of the Pittsburgh Pirates, it's long time play by play announcer Greg Brown. We are fortunate to have him join us on this episode to take a peek into the 2025 Pirates. With few roster roster and coaching changes can we expect much of the same or does one of the best young pitching staffs in baseball lead by All Rookie