You can tell Merril is a great human being. Cool as the bottom side of the pillow. I'm definitely glad he's healthy, has his faith, and has gone on to a great career in the media. These two episodes with him were absolutely fantastic!! Great job guys! #steelernation
I just have to say as a life-long Steeler fan and a HUGE Ben Roethlisberger fan.... this podcast is the greatest! I grew up watching Merril and I raised my boys watching Ben. I remember going to training camp with my oldest son (who was wearing Ben's college jersey) hoping for an autograph. Thank you so much for doing this Ben! We all have been going through legit Big Ben withdraw... This is just what we all needed! Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next episode.
You know Ben was having a hard time not going to ota and Training camp. He somehow managed to entertain us more in retirement than this current steelers team does on Sundays. Love ya Ben
Thanks Merril, back in the late 80's early 90's you were my favorite. I actually did a drawing of you in that Denver game you spoke of. Thanks for the memories. Ben and Spence, keep this going. this show rocks!
Hey Spence, spot on with the smell in York. My office was in York and certain days you could smell the paper factory in Hanover. Yeah, not a good smell.
Love P1 & P2 interview with Merril and having the food and beer is awesome! Congratulations on this fresh new show without editing! Keep up the great work !
Hope it doesn’t come off as rude but I was always curious why Ben never talk on media much but, the second he retires he makes this channel with you. Anyway thank you for putting this together. I’ve waited his whole career to be able to see this. PS my daughter favorite player is Big Ben and she is very sad you are not there anymore. God bless
Well done and looking forward to watching every week! I can’t get enough of this stuff! Thanks for all the stories Ben and Merril! Can’t wait to hear about the hunt also!
Hey Guys, Huge fan from St. John’s, Newfoundland! I know it’s very far fetched but tourism out here is massive and the amount of breweries are a dime in a dozen. Great local is Quidi Viddi! Keep it up bys!
Love the episodes. Watching these makes me forget about how awful our Steelers are this season and how stupid it was not to bring you back Ben! Love the show. God Bless boys!!!!
Awesome couple episodes guys. This has been a fantastic series of stories and life lessons and just good beer and insight into 7 and now 33. Love both.
“You’ll never lose your job because of an injury” Hodge talking about Cowher “Yea I remember that” Ben Meanwhile Ben took Maddox’s spot and Tommy never got it back 😂. What a great podcast, Hodge is a deep guy who was brought up by absolute legends. You can tell
Question! How long did it take you before you started to understand NFL defenses, and how valuable is it for Kenny Pickett to see Mitch Trubisky run the offense, and watch film to learn from the good and the bad?
So wish Ben would come to central Pa and hang with us local law enforcement officers, cop's and correction's officer's, enjoying cold brews and amazing food. Endless stories for Ben, all while eating like a 👑 💯🤘🏼😂😂🇺🇸🇺🇸
This is a pretty good podcast. Been enjoying it Ben! I’ll send you some recommendations you should try of some craft beers. If you guys take them lol. Miss you out there in the field though Ben. Need them deep passes!
That wasn’t trash she smelled. That was the paper mill in Spring Grove…. I know what she means. We all grew up with it in York County lol. My father works there too so I’m very familiar with that smell sadly.
Met Merill in Afghanistan and he signed one of my Terrible Towels and gave me a signed copy of his book. I don't know if he realizes how much that boosted morale
Love listening. Two thoughts, your scoring scale should be 1-7. Second, you should have a cocktail night - pick 3 different cocktails and try them (first one should be a sidecar made with cognac and Cointreau).
You Guys need Rocky bleier on your Show for some really Good stuff about Chuck Noll I love his personal story about how he had to overcome a lot. You need to hear it from Rocky.....
Hey Ben , If You See This , Do You Ever Question Why When People Read Off Your Accomplishments They Never Say 1 Of Only A Few If Not The Only QB To Never Having A Losing Season As The Starting QB Who Played At Least 19 Seasons But They Keep Giving Credit To Tomlin For That Even Though The Streak Extends 3 Seasons Before Tomlin Was In Pittsburgh In Your First Year And Looks Like The Streak Will End The First Year After You Left ! So It Seems As The Record Of No Losing Seasons Will Begin And End With You ! But You Never Get That Credit
Merle ready to chug some bear. I'm with him he used to live dahn the street from my grandparents I believe when I was like 5 or 6 or 7. I remember them loving him and being sad he had to retire. Because of injuries
So who is Spenc. I don't mean that in any negative light. I knew of Merrill, of course I know who Ben is. But who is Spenc? He said he doesn't know much about sports, he obviously didn't play in the NFL but he is a good friend of Ben. I like this Spenc guy, I have a few friends like him, but can we get the friendship story here? I already know Ben is one of the coolest dudes, I was so jealous when I found out he texts one of my buddies that used to work at a Hunting supply company here in town. They became friends over the phone and I thought that was one of the coolest things
This man has given me so many great memories, and yet I feel like I’m just now getting to really know him. Love the podcast
You can tell Merril is a great human being. Cool as the bottom side of the pillow. I'm definitely glad he's healthy, has his faith, and has gone on to a great career in the media. These two episodes with him were absolutely fantastic!! Great job guys! #steelernation
This conversation is absolute gold!
Merril Hope was a great Steeler. Glad he played for us. Loved the stories.
The Steelers culture of former players helping each other is wonderful. What a life lesson for others to follow.
I just have to say as a life-long Steeler fan and a HUGE Ben Roethlisberger fan.... this podcast is the greatest! I grew up watching Merril and I raised my boys watching Ben. I remember going to training camp with my oldest son (who was wearing Ben's college jersey) hoping for an autograph. Thank you so much for doing this Ben! We all have been going through legit Big Ben withdraw... This is just what we all needed! Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next episode.
You know Ben was having a hard time not going to ota and Training camp. He somehow managed to entertain us more in retirement than this current steelers team does on Sundays. Love ya Ben
After having no exposure to Merrill hoge, I could listen to him talk all day. This podcast is amazing
Another great episode. I never knew how Merril's career ended. Wow what a story. Glad he climbed out of the hole he was in.
Thanks Merril, back in the late 80's early 90's you were my favorite. I actually did a drawing of you in that Denver game you spoke of. Thanks for the memories. Ben and Spence, keep this going. this show rocks!
love the podcast ! I do suggest adding chapters to the podcast so people can listen to certain parts of the video
Loving the stories and appreciate you guy's sharing your faith also!
Loved the York talk! My hometown!
Really enjoying these episodes.
Love this podcast... Merrill was 1 of my favorite players when I was younger. Listen to 2 of my favorite players talk and B.S is pretty cool..
Hey Ben,Love the show. I followed the 70 Steelers. Watched Merril play, Many thanks for your show. GOD BLESS you and your Family! Mark P,
Hey Spence, spot on with the smell in York. My office was in York and certain days you could smell the paper factory in Hanover. Yeah, not a good smell.
Love P1 & P2 interview with Merril and having the food and beer is awesome! Congratulations on this fresh new show without editing! Keep up the great work !
Here for number 4! Watching 7! My fav podcast. Beer and food and football, that’s the life! 🏈
“Don’t talk about soft buns” needs to be a T-shirt!
Hope it doesn’t come off as rude but I was always curious why Ben never talk on media much but, the second he retires he makes this channel with you. Anyway thank you for putting this together. I’ve waited his whole career to be able to see this. PS my daughter favorite player is Big Ben and she is very sad you are not there anymore. God bless
I don't think you are going to have a better guest. I could sit and listen to stories from him all day.
Well done and looking forward to watching every week! I can’t get enough of this stuff! Thanks for all the stories Ben and Merril! Can’t wait to hear about the hunt also!
Hey Guys, Huge fan from St. John’s, Newfoundland!
I know it’s very far fetched but tourism out here is massive and the amount of breweries are a dime in a dozen. Great local is Quidi Viddi!
Keep it up bys!
This is definitely my favorite show. Watch every episode and always will
Thank u for the show !!! It really helps my mind during week
Love the episodes. Watching these makes me forget about how awful our Steelers are this season and how stupid it was not to bring you back Ben! Love the show. God Bless boys!!!!
this can become one of the best podcasts in the game rn im fw it 🤟🏾
From a long time Steeler fan thank you for this show
Love your Show, Merril as a Guest is awesome, really looking forward to whats next .... greetings and Go Steelers
from Germany
I live in the York area Dover. BA went to William Penn HS. My grandfather worked for york peppermint patty
Hoge is just a down to Earth dude ...
Going to Pittsburgh for the first time for the jets game!!!! Go black and yellow much love Ben wish we had you back
Awesome couple episodes guys. This has been a fantastic series of stories and life lessons and just good beer and insight into 7 and now 33. Love both.
Love hearing Ben mess with Merrill. Awesome to see his personality!
You guys should do what Peyton and Eli do. React to the Steelers Vs Jets and stream it. I would 100% watch it!
Wow man I remember Mr .Hoge retireing "from too many concussions" , never knew it was like all that. Loved watching him run he was tough.
Great job on the podcast guys. First time commenting but have been watching since the beginning! Keep up the great work and FUN times!
Ben! Another great show! You’re an excellent interviewer too.
prayer: acceptance, focus, motivation
Part One was great, this was even better !!
Great stories
“You’ll never lose your job because of an injury” Hodge talking about Cowher
“Yea I remember that” Ben
Meanwhile Ben took Maddox’s spot and Tommy never got it back 😂.
What a great podcast, Hodge is a deep guy who was brought up by absolute legends. You can tell
Petition to have Ben be our new OC I don’t care just throw bags of money at him
You need to get Crocs as a sponsor. I bought a pair purely based on Ben’s recommendation. Great show too btw. Good luck 7
I love footbahlin with Ben. Great job everyone!
One of 2 podcasts I can actually watch and listen to
Shout out to New Belgian and Asheville NC! 828 in the house I live about 15 min from Aville!! Love the show and BEN YOU ARE THE G.O.A.T.!
Question! How long did it take you before you started to understand NFL defenses, and how valuable is it for Kenny Pickett to see Mitch Trubisky run the offense, and watch film to learn from the good and the bad?
Love Wyndridge! This is our go to place for date nights….they also have some good beers to try. Great Podcast guys!!
Man, what I would give to be able to do one of these with Ben.
facts
Ben you know this years team has every but a QB.. we need you in game shape!
I'm glad Merrill's a scout for us now. Great judgement
Love this pod dude!
So wish Ben would come to central Pa and hang with us local law enforcement officers, cop's and correction's officer's, enjoying cold brews and amazing food. Endless stories for Ben, all while eating like a 👑 💯🤘🏼😂😂🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great podcast 🙏 the food part is amazing too lol looks amazing !
I love this show.
I want to try that burger!
Oh this is great im cracking up, good fun guys
3 more episodes to go I’ll be caught up
York pa Native !! Steelers for life . If you need a realtor in South Carolina I ‘am your guy !
This is a pretty good podcast. Been enjoying it Ben! I’ll send you some recommendations you should try of some craft beers. If you guys take them lol. Miss you out there in the field though Ben. Need them deep passes!
I would love to see Deke as a Guest on your Podcast! Great Job Guys! Greets from Austria
Awesome episode!! Loved all this.
Big Ben we miss you if it's any chance that you will go back to Pittsburgh and Coach some of them quarterbacks we need you bad
Thanks Ben! Kenny looks fantastic!
That wasn’t trash she smelled. That was the paper mill in Spring Grove…. I know what she means. We all grew up with it in York County lol. My father works there too so I’m very familiar with that smell sadly.
Met Merill in Afghanistan and he signed one of my Terrible Towels and gave me a signed copy of his book. I don't know if he realizes how much that boosted morale
The amount of food and beer ben can put down is hilarious
Frank Reich is from PA too he went to school with my mother (Lebanon county)
Love listening. Two thoughts, your scoring scale should be 1-7. Second, you should have a cocktail night - pick 3 different cocktails and try them (first one should be a sidecar made with cognac and Cointreau).
Great podcast 👍🏻 is that Bens basement? If it is could he take a tour of it on video?
I wished I got to witness the chief and Chuck. Would been awsome
we need u back 7!
We got 8
@@alex.p2194 If only they would play him
@@alex.p2194 he ain't the savior stop
Please come back ben
I live near that paper factory lol
1989 Merrill showed up in Denver i so mad they came up short
May be coincidental but Chuck Noll retired just about the time modern free agency began in NFL. A great man.
Part 3!! Just kidding. Let’s get some local breweries in for an episode.
Keep these going 😭🤞🏼
Love the show! I would like to reach out to you Spencer! I have tried to reach out on linked in! Hope THIS finds you. GOD BLESS stay blessed!
I recommend you try Bikini Blonde from Kona brewing in Hawaii. Awesome beer
You Guys need Rocky bleier on your Show for some really Good stuff about Chuck Noll I love his personal story about how he had to overcome a lot. You need to hear it from Rocky.....
I want to Find A Way too
You guys should try New Trail Brewing Co! They are from Pa
Is the podcast going to be coming to Spotify any time soon?
I know you're gonna have Troy on here. Man I cant wait...keep it up!
Hey Ben , If You See This , Do You Ever Question Why When People Read Off Your Accomplishments They Never Say 1 Of Only A Few If Not The Only QB To Never Having A Losing Season As The Starting QB Who Played At Least 19 Seasons But They Keep Giving Credit To Tomlin For That Even Though The Streak Extends 3 Seasons Before Tomlin Was In Pittsburgh In Your First Year And Looks Like The Streak Will End The First Year After You Left ! So It Seems As The Record Of No Losing Seasons Will Begin And End With You ! But You Never Get That Credit
Merril is a great man
Dope Ben supports pgh and so many local things
Going to the Jets game from Florida this Sunday, any suggestions?
Merle ready to chug some bear. I'm with him he used to live dahn the street from my grandparents I believe when I was like 5 or 6 or 7. I remember them loving him and being sad he had to retire. Because of injuries
Steelers need a OC Ben pull up
I just got 30 banana peppers from my garden stuffed. Half mild, half hot.
So who is Spenc. I don't mean that in any negative light. I knew of Merrill, of course I know who Ben is. But who is Spenc? He said he doesn't know much about sports, he obviously didn't play in the NFL but he is a good friend of Ben. I like this Spenc guy, I have a few friends like him, but can we get the friendship story here?
I already know Ben is one of the coolest dudes, I was so jealous when I found out he texts one of my buddies that used to work at a Hunting supply company here in town. They became friends over the phone and I thought that was one of the coolest things
All hail master
What are we doing!?! We’re going to eat them 😂
Whats the best prank you saw or was apart of while in the nfl?
GOD had a purpose for Merril and took him there!
How about sampling three Australian beers? I suggest Victoria Bitter as a good starting off point.
I’d like to ask Ben how he feels about the pro bowl now
For sum reason its not telling me new videos are ready
Evan reminds of Gator off of Yellowstone lol