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The Yinziders podcast is a new Pittsburgh sports podcast hosted by WPXI's Jenna Harner and The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. Each week, we bring you player interviews, analysis, insight from reporters around the country and more.

Podcast · By Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
13
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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 30, 2026

    Will Joey Porter Jr. make his season debut for the Steelers against the Browns? (opens the original)

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    The Joey Porter Jr. uncertainty continues for yet another week. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what coach Mike McCarthy said about his star cornerback, and what to expect from him on Thursday Night Football. Plus, the offense finally got on track against the Bengals. What did the offensive outburst show us and more importantly, can they do it again against a more formidable Browns defense? Stick around for a scouting report on the Browns from The Athletic’s Zac Jackson. Plus Zeke’s picks!

  2. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    What’s wrong with the Steelers offense? (opens the original)

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    The Steelers offense spun its wheels in New England. Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what went wrong for the offensive line, DK Metcalf’s struggles and what changes need to be considered. Plus, The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. gives us a deep dive into the Bengals. He looks at how their defense has changed with the addition of Dexter Lawrence and the challenge of defending Joe Burrow and a high-octane offense. Finally, Zeke’s picks! Can he rebound from a wonky Week 2? Like, follow and subscri

  3. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Where do the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. go from here? (opens the original)

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    Mike McCarthy opened a new era of Steelers football. Could Joey Porter Jr.’s be coming to an end? This week on The Yinziders Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss Porter’s still unresolved contract situation. They also break down T.J Watt’s big game and the ways McCarthy and his staff are evolving the Steelers. Plus, Alex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub provides a scouting report on the Patriots. how big of an issue are Drake Maye’s turnovers, and how do they fill in for an injured AJ Brown. Final

  4. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Steelers Week 1 preview: What to expect from the Mike McCarthy era (opens the original)

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    The Mike McCarthy era begins on Sunday against the Falcons.Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo discuss what the reunion with Aaron Rodgers will look like, why DK Metcalf remains a central piece of the offense and the question marks behind WR 1 on the depth chart. Plus, Josh Kendall from The Athletic breaks things down fromthe Falcons perspective. He dives into why Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa the starter, and what makes Bijan Robinson such a threat. Like, follow and subscribe!

  5. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. running out of time to get a deal done + 53-man roster reaction (opens the original)

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    Joey Porter Jr. discussed his ongoing contract dispute for the first time this training camp. This week on The Yinziders, Jenna Harner and Mike DeFabo breakdown what we've learned and where things stand as important deadline approaches. Plus, a deeper look at a 53-man roster that came together with a pair of trades (Broderick Jones and Kaleb Johnson), a few surprsises (Eli Heidenreich and Kevin Jobity Jr.), a noteworthy omission (Elandon Roberts) and a key injury (DeShon Elliott).

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