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The Larry & Big Man Show

The Larry & Big Man Show

Written by: Larry Richert and Jay Caufield
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Larry Richert (KDKA / Steelers In-Game Announcer) and Jay Caufield (Stanley Cup Champion / Pittsburgh Penguins Analyst) bring over 60 years of local sports knowledge to this Pittsburgh Sports Vodcast. The Larry & Big Man Show is a combination of current events in the sporting world and reflective interviews with key Pittsburgh sports figures, both past and present.Larry Richert and Jay Caufield Politics & Government
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  • Pierre McGuire on the Penguins’ Future, Malkin’s Next Move & NHL Playoff Problems
    May 7 2026

    A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show featuring Pierre McGuire, who joins Larry and Jay from Stockholm, Sweden.

    Pierre shares what he is doing overseas with Elite Prospects before diving into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason questions after their playoff exit. The conversation covers the future of Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby’s role, Kris Letang, the goaltending situation, and why Pierre believes the Penguins are still trending in the right direction.

    Larry, Jay, and Pierre also break down the development of Ryan Shea and Parker Wotherspoon, the importance of patience with young defensemen, and why Pittsburgh’s blue line could be a positive moving forward. Plus, they debate the NHL playoff bracket format, whether the league should return to reseeding, and which teams Pierre likes as Stanley Cup contenders.

    The episode wraps with Pierre’s thoughts on Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado, Montreal, Carolina, and life in Sweden’s hockey culture.

    Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive.Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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    23 mins
  • Penguins Offseason Questions, NHL Playoff Format Debate & Kentucky Derby Recap
    May 5 2026

    On this episode of The Larry & Big Man Show, Larry, Jay and Dave break down the Penguins’ tough Game 6 overtime loss to the Flyers and what it means heading into the offseason. The guys discuss missed opportunities, lack of playoff production from key players, and the big questions surrounding pending free agents and roster decisions.Jay also sounds off on the current NHL playoff format, making the case for a true 1-through-8 seeding system with reseeding after each round. Plus, the crew names Ryan as the Yinzerdog “Underdog of the Year,” debates NHL Coach of the Year candidates, and Jay delivers a Big Man Blitz on playoff scrums, extra shots, and what the NHL should clean up.The episode wraps with talk about the Kentucky Derby, Pittsburgh Marathon, Renegade, Golden Tempo, Eddie Olczyk’s Derby coverage, and a hilarious off-topic debate about escape rooms, snakes, and worst fears.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive.Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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    27 mins
  • Joe Mullen & Pierre McGuire on Penguins Culture, Stanley Cup Memories & Mario Lemieux Fantasy Camp
    May 2 2026

    A special edition of Larry and the Big Man with Larry Richert and Jay Caufield featuring Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen and longtime NHL analyst Pierre McGuire.

    Joe and Pierre join the show from Mario Lemieux Fantasy Camp for a conversation full of Pittsburgh Penguins history, locker room stories, and memories from the early 1990s Stanley Cup teams. Pierre shares why Badger Bob Johnson and Craig Patrick believed Joe Mullen was the player who could help change the culture of the Penguins, while Joe looks back on his journey from New York roller hockey to Boston College, the NHL, and becoming the first American-born player to score 500 goals and 1,000 points.

    The guys also talk about Joe’s quiet leadership, his unforgettable message during the 1991 Eastern Conference Final against Boston, his life after hockey, and a special story about his father working at the old Madison Square Garden.

    Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive.Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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    8 mins
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