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2026 PITT VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Zack Kaminski, James Santelli — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Friend of the show, returning champion, and newly minted Panther-Lair contributor James Santelli joins the show to preview the 2026 Pitt Volleyball team, the new faces, the schedule, and the first impressions of the new Victory Heights arena!

If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously.

Semple Fi Podcast is hosted & produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. The show is co-hosted by Ian Labatch.

Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.

The Morning Pitt: 8/18/2026 - What does the AP preseason poll mean for Pitt?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:12:00 GMT

The Associated Press preseason top 25 was released on Monday, and Pitt showed up in the "also receiving votes" category after making the cut on seven ballots. What does that say about the Panthers in 2026? What does it say about the teams that are ahead of them? And does Pitt have a path to climb the rankings early in the season? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Ep. 166 - The Optimism Episode

The Loyal Sons — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Three reasons we're optimistic for the 2026 Season

The Morning Pitt: 8/17/2026 - The offense is surging as Pitt starts a new week of camp

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT

Fresh off the first scrimmage of training camp, Pitt's offense appears to be headed in the right direction. What has the Panthers' offense shown so far? How is Mason Heintschel playing? What playmakers have emerged at the skill positions? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/14/2026 - No. 1 WRs, productive transfers, vibes, PGH media and more

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:22:00 GMT

Does Pitt really need a No. 1 receiver? Which transfer will be the most productive? What are the vibes like for this year's Panthers? And does the Pittsburgh sports media really hate Pitt? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

2026 PITT FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Zack Kaminski, Ian Labatch — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Your Semple Fi 2026 Pitt Football Season Preview is here. Come to the trough, get your slop.

Link to the written versions: https://imrealangry.substack.com/t/football-2026

If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously.

Semple Fi Podcast is hosted & produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. The show is co-hosted by Ian Labatch.

Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.

The Morning Pitt: 8/13/2026 - Five players to watch in the second week of training camp

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:41:00 GMT

As Pitt gets rolling in the second week of training camp, there are some players worth keeping in mind. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five guys who are especially interesting - two receivers, a defensive end, a linebacker and a cornerback.

The Morning Pitt: 8/12/2026 - Pitt football, recruiting, the WPIAL and more with Karlo Zovko

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:50:00 GMT

We've got a special guest on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt: It's the WPIAL Insider, former Pitt recruiting assistant Karlo Zovko. Today, Karlo joins us to talk about Pitt football, Pitt recruiting, the WPIAL, some key prospects to know and a lot more. Check out our conversation with Karlo Zovko.

The Morning Pitt: 8/11/2026 - Three position moves that will be key for Pitt in 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:18:00 GMT

Pitt didn't have any major position changes this offseason, but a handful of players are going to be doing something different from what they did in 2025, and for three of them, their individual success will be critical to the success of the team.

Ep. 165 - Narduzzi vs. James Franklin, Relationship Advice, the WR Room & More

The Loyal Sons — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Plus a whole lot of Akron content, for some reason

The Morning Pitt: 8/10/2026 - Five players we're hearing about after the first week of training camp

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:43:00 GMT

Pitt is about to start its first full week of training camp today, but before that happens, we're looking at the first few days of camp. Which players have impressed? Whose names have we heard the most? Where are the biggest concerns? We've got answers to those questions and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:41:00 GMT

Which freshmen look like they're ready to play? Who are some surprise breakout candidates? Is a late bye week a good thing? We've got answers to those questions and much more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 8/6/2026 - Five notable things Pat Narduzzi said after the first day of camp

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:24:00 GMT

Pat Narduzzi officially opened training camp on Wednesday, and after practice, he spoke to the media. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five of the most notable things Narduzzi said - from the receivers to the offensive line to legal issues and more.

Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel as practice begins 8-5

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:47:32 GMT

Pitt offensive coordinator Kade Bell on 1st day of practice 8-5

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:04:37 GMT

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi after 1st practice 8-5

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:20:21 GMT

The Morning Pitt: 8/5/2026 - Everything you need to know about Pitt's defense in 2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT

It's the first day of training camp, and we're taking an extra long look at Pitt's defense. How will the Panthers replace the production of Kyle Louis and Rasheem Biles? Which newcomers will make the biggest impact? Will the defensive ends step up their play? Plus: a bold prediction, the top position battles and more.

Is Des Reid Back? Nobody Knows!

Zack Kaminski, Ian Labatch — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ian and Zack are back on the mics for our 2026 fall camp warmup episode. We're answering your questions! We'll be back next episode with our season preview.

If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously.

Semple Fi Podcast is hosted & produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. The show is co-hosted by Ian Labatch.

Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.

The Morning Pitt: 8/4/2026 - Everything you need to know about Pitt's offense in 2026

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:51:00 GMT

Pitt starts training camp on Wednesday, so today we're getting you ready with a full breakdown of the Panthers' offense. What are the five biggest questions on that side of the ball? Which newcomer is one to watch? Where are the biggest position battles? We've got answers to those questions and more - plus a bold prediction on Pitt's offense in 2026.

Ep. 164 - We're Back: 10 Things We Missed While We Were Too Sad to Podcast

The Loyal Sons — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Sons are back after a 217 day hiatus and there's much to catch up on. This one goes out to everyone who shoved their heads in the sand after last winter. Better days are ahead!

The Morning Pitt: 8/3/2026 - Could Pitt get Desmond Reid and Cam Corhen back?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:57:00 GMT

There was major news over the weekend, as an injunction from federal judge ruled that fifth-year players can get an extra year of eligibility. For Pitt, that means two prominent players: Desmond Reid in football and Cam Corhen in basketball. Could those two have another year as Panthers? Would it make sense to bring them back? We're looking at all angles on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/31/2026 - Narduzzi vs. Wannstedt, sleeper frosh, Bell's offense and more

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:43:00 GMT

Whose Pitt all-stars would win: Pat Narduzzi or Dave Wannstedt? Which freshmen could be sleepers and get a lot of hype early in training camp? Will Kade Bell's offense evolve in Year Three? And could Pitt end up with some first-team all-conference players? We're answering those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/30/2026 - A conversation with Jay Kuntz

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT

Pitt basketball general manager Jay Kuntz has been on the job for 13 months, and in the last four of those months, he has rebuilt the Panthers' roster virtually from the ground up. Today, he's joining us to talk about what stands out to him about Pitt's roster, why he has been so visible this offseason, what he thinks of student-athletes unionizing and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 7/29/2026 - Good news, bad news, preseason polls and more

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT

We've got a lot to cover today after some good news for Pitt, some bad news for Pitt, some preseason polls and more. We're digging into all of it on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/28/2026 - Can Pitt's cornerbacks bounce back in 2026?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT

Pitt's cornerbacks have been kind of quiet for the last two years, with just five interceptions over the last two seasons combined. Can the Panthers do better in 2026? We think they can, and we're making a prediction about it on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.