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In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the sale of AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, what it might mean for the Pirates on TV, the channel rebranding and the broadcast booth makeover. Benz...

In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Mayor of Kingstown” and star Jeremy Renner’s recovery and NFL local market ratings, including the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Owen discusses what it was...

In this week’s episode of Trib Live Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including WTAE-TV’s Shannon Perrine being sidelined by covid-19 and general assignment reporter Katelyn Sykes’ decision not to sign a new contract and...

In this week’s episode of Trib Live Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including season two of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” now streaming on Disney+ and featuring the West Homestead native’s exploration of...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the filmed-in-Pittsburgh first-season finale of “American Rust” (spoilers included!). More spoilers in the conversation about the first episode of “Dexter: New Blood”...

In this week’s episode of Trib Live Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the Pittsburgh players at work on “Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett,” actress Ming-Na Wen and writer/executive producer Dave Filoni,...

In this week’s episode of TribLive Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including WPXI-TV reporter Mike Holden returning to the air after a medical leave. I’M BACK!! Medically cleared. No surgery! Can’t thank you guys...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including whether filmed-in-Pittsburgh “American Rust” has improved. The pair also discuss the new season of “You,” starring Penn Badgley and Carnegie Mellon University...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including why DISH Network likely dropped AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. The pair also do a deep dive on “Dopesick,” the new Hulu limited series...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the advent of the five-meteorologist weather team. Benz and Owen also do a deep dive on “The Sopranos” prequel movie, “The Many...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the possible IATSE strike that would shut down all local scripted series production. How did filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Sweet Girl” and “The Chair” do...

In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including Sunday’s Emmy Awards and new fall series. How well did the Emmys play? Has the “Ted Lasso” love gone overboard or is...

In the premiere episode of Trib Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including Sunday’s series premiere of filmed-in-Western Pa. Showtime premium cable drama “American Rust.” How does “American Rust” compare to “Mare of Easttown,” the...

TribLIVE columnist Tim Benz and TV critic Rob Owen are combining to bring you a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop. Benz and Owen will discuss all things pop culture, from movies to TV and music and theater. Here is a preview: Listen: Previewing Pittsburgh Pop...