Frank Michael Smith hosts and discusses everything in and around sports. Expect interviews, thoughts, takes, jokes, and interactive content.
Steelers Week 7 Recap + HOLIDAY RANKINGS
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Steelers Week 7 win over the Jets. Later on they preview the Week 8 matchup vs the Giants. Last, but certainly not least, they place the major holidays into tiers
10/22/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Steelers Week 6 Recap (Week 7 Preview)
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Aldo Curcio break down the Steelers Week 6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They also break down the Steelers upcoming home game vs the New York Jets
10/15/2024 • 47 minutes, 36 seconds
Steelers Week 5 Recap (Week 6 Preview)
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio discuss the Steelers week 5 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. They also preview the Week 6 matchup vs the Las Vegas Raiders
10/9/2024 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
Steelers Week 4 Breakdown (Week 5 Preview)
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 4 loss to the Colts. They also preview the Week 5 primetime game vs the Cowboys.
10/1/2024 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
Steelers Week 3 Victory Recap (Week 4 Preview)
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Steelers week 3 home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. They also preview the week 4 road matchup in Indianapolis.
9/24/2024 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Steelers Week 2 Reaction (Week 3 Preview)
Frank and Lou discuss the Steelers week 2 victory over the Broncos. They also discuss the week 3 matchup vs the Chargers
9/18/2024 • 46 minutes, 37 seconds
Steelers Week 1 Reaction (Frank & Lou)
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down and react to the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 win in Atlanta.
9/10/2024 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
Training Camp Review, Aiyuk Trade, QB Battle
Frank and Lou discuss what they learned after a day at Steelers training camp, the potential trade for Brandon Aiyuk, the QB battle, and more.
8/7/2024 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds
Steelers Draft Pod
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Steelers Draft Class and Upcoming Season
4/29/2024 • 53 minutes, 15 seconds
EMERGENCY STEELERS FREE AGENCY POD
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Steelers free agency moves, trades, and roster.
3/14/2024 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds
Final Pod Of The Season, Steelers Grades & Moves
Frank and Lou break down the Steelers playoff loss to the Bills, Mike Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh, who should play quarterback, and player grades for the 2023 season
1/17/2024 • 50 minutes, 40 seconds
Steelers Wild Card Pod
Frank & Lou discuss the Steelers upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Bills. Baltimore Recap, Tomlin, Playoff Scenarios and Lou's LOCK OF THE CENTURY
1/10/2024 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Steelers vs. Ravens Preview and Playoff Scenarios
Frank and Lou break down the Ravens vs. Steelers MUST WIN game, playoff scenarios, Mason Rudolph and the future.
1/5/2024 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
Steelers Playoff Scenarios
Frank and Lou break down the HUGE Steelers win over the Bengals, playoff scenarios and the upcoming game in Seattle
12/28/2023 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
What to do with Tomlin? Steelers Bengals Preview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss how rock bottom sunk even lower. They consider the options at Head Coach, draft positioning, and the remaining schedule.
12/20/2023 • 39 minutes
How To Save The Steelers (Week 15 Preview Pod)
Frank and Lou discuss the Steelers record breaking home losses to the Cardinals and Patriots, Coach Tomlin trade scenarios, and a week 15 do or die game in Indianapolis.
12/13/2023 • 33 minutes, 32 seconds
Steelers Pats Review Preview Pod
Frank and Lou discuss the Steelers ugly home loss to the Cardinals and preview the Thursday night matchup vs the Patriots
12/6/2023 • 29 minutes, 22 seconds
Life After Canada (VICTORY WEDNESDAY)
Frank and Lou react to the Steelers win over the Bengals. They discuss the biggest plays of the week, Steelers Hall of Fame semi-finalists, and the upcoming home game vs the Cardinals.
11/29/2023 • 34 minutes, 1 second
Frank & Lou React To Matt Canada Firing
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Matt Canada, firing, Kenny Pickett's poor play, and the state of the Steelers 2023 season
11/21/2023 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
Bye Week Pod: Everything NFL
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss NFL and Steelers News After The Bye Week: Caleb Williams, AFC North, Antonio Brown, Deshaun Watson, Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin and More
10/18/2023 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
Steelers Week 5 Recap
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers Week 4 "Win" against the Ravens: Matt Canada Chants (At a Pens game...?), Rookie Watch, Baltimore Offensive Struggles, Renegade and More. Send in your questions for the bye week: Instagram: @frankmichaelsmith Twitter: @frankmikesmith
10/11/2023 • 38 minutes, 50 seconds
Steelers Week 4 Recap (Angry Pod)
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers week 4 embarrasement at the hands of the Texans: Matt Canada Should Not Have A Job. Is Tomlin On The Hot Seat? Another Week Of Stale Offense, and Predictions For Next Week.
10/3/2023 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
NBA News With Trysta Krick
Frank Michael Smith and Trysta Krick discuss NBA offseason moves, '23-'24 Season, Dumbest Offseason Quotes, Darkhorse Takes and More
9/28/2023 • 28 minutes, 26 seconds
Steelers Week 3 Overview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers week 3 Win against the Raiders: Matt Canada, Officiating, Winners, Losers, Rookies and Predictions.
9/26/2023 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Steelers Week 2 Overview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers week 2 Win against the Browns: Matt Canada Chants, Winners, Losers, Injuries and Predictions.
9/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds
Steelers Week 1 Overview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers week 1 loss to the 49ers, Matt Canada, Winners, Losers, Injuries and Predictions.
9/12/2023 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
Steelers Preseason Game 2 Overview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game 2: first team offense and defense, running backs and new additions
8/22/2023 • 0
Steelers Preseason Game 1 Overview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game 1 winners, losers, standouts, and rookies.
8/15/2023 • 31 minutes, 40 seconds
Why Boxing Is So Complicated & An Idea To Revive It
Frank interviews TJLovesFights (whose amazing YouTube channel is linked below). The duo discusses the current state of boxing, its problems, and an idea that could change everything. https://www.youtube.com/@tjlovesfights
8/12/2023 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Steelers 2023-24 Season Preview
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss the 2023-24 Pittsburgh Steelers off-season moves, positional groups, and ceiling.
7/11/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
Jordan Haber, 2023 NBA Draft Pick?
Jordan Haber joins Frank Michael Smith to discuss his improbable journey to becoming a 2023 NBA Draft pick. Jordan never played competitive basketball, yet he is officially draft eligible and will be at the draft alongside Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson.
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio discuss the Steelers unpopular decision to retain Matt Canada, Aaron Rodgers potential landing spots, the NFL's desire to have more neutral site games, and the best divisional playoff bets.
1/21/2023 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
MINIPOD: how to fix ticketmaster resale market
Frank Michael Smith shares his ideas on how to fix the predatory ticket resale market with Lou Curcio
1/14/2023 • 5 minutes, 57 seconds
MINIPOD: i break this law every time i drive
Frank Michael Smith describes the 1 law of the roads he'd like to see revised with Lou Curcio
1/14/2023 • 3 minutes, 48 seconds
MINIPOD: be careful when you drop these in group chats
Frank Michael Smith describes why the usage and innovation of group chat gifs has been on his mind to Lou Curcio.
1/12/2023 • 3 minutes, 31 seconds
MINIPOD - Most painful feeling to have with a friend
Frank Michael Smith describes the most painful feeling you can experience with a friend to Lou Curcio
1/12/2023 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Steelers 2023 Recap & Offseason Moves
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 season, week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns, and potential offseason moves.
1/10/2023 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
Steelers are Backdooring the Playoffs...AGAIN!
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Steelers week 17 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens. Frank & Lou share their biggest takeaways, predictions, and the playoff scenario.
1/3/2023 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Steelers Win & Grow Up (VICTORY POD) with Lou Curcio
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio talk Christmas, Steelers win over the Raiders, and AFC playoff hopes.
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the winners and losers from the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers. The final 15 minutes of the episodes are dedicated to analyzing the best (and worst) Christmas traditions.
12/20/2022 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Steelers Ravens Preview & Best NFL Bets
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens Week 14 matchup. Episode includes... X-Factors, Playoff implications Matchups to watch closely Steelers Awards Best NFL Bets BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
12/11/2022 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds
Steelers Colts Breakdown & Falcons Preview
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Steelers week 12 road win vs the Indianapolis Colts and preview the Week 12 matchup vs the Atlanta Falcons.
11/30/2022 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Steelers Week 12 Preview (Winners/Loser Week 11)
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down who won and lost week 11 vs the Bengals, what's going down in Week 12 vs the Colts, and who the biggest loser fans are.
11/24/2022 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Steelers Week 10 Grades
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio hand out grades for the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 10 home win over the New Orleans Saints. Grades are given out for Kenny Pickett, The Claypool Trade, Najee Harris, the O-Line, the D-Line, Demontae Kazee, TJ Watt, Andy Dalton, and the remaining schedule.
11/14/2022 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
What is the GREATEST Steelers Moment?
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio share thoughts, opinions, and notes for the Steelers upcoming home game vs the New Orleans Saints. They also go back and forth on the the best Steelers moments, Worst Players, Disappointing Losses, and Mulligans.
11/10/2022 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
Finally...Some Good Steelers News
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Steelers Week 8 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and the trade deadline move to send Chase Claypool to the Chicago Bears. Other topics include, the stale offense, Mike Tomlin's coaching miscues, Matt Canada's job security, Kenny Pickett's growth, and the future of the team.
11/3/2022 • 37 minutes, 18 seconds
Pittsburgh Pod: Week 7 State of the Steelers
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 7 Loss to the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Penguins hot start early in the season.
10/25/2022 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
2022-2023 NBA Season Preview with Tommy Smith
Frank Michael Smith and his brother Tommy Smith break down the 2022-2023 NBA season. Topics below... 1 Question You Want Answered 1 Team You Know is Overrated 1 Team You Know is Underrated Who will be a surprise contender for Wemby sweepstakes? What is the fate of the Lakers and Westbrook situation? Which star gets traded mid season? How young the league is Notable Player Omissions Rookie Conversation Best offseason move Finals Predictions
10/18/2022 • 56 minutes, 45 seconds
Steelers Week 6 Recap with Lou Curcio
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the North Shore of Pittsburgh
10/17/2022 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
Steelers Week 5 Recap & True or False
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers HORRENDOUS Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They ask true or false on everything Steelers...It gets dark.
10/11/2022 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds
Steelers Week 4 Recap & Quotes
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 4 Home loss to the New York Jets. Frank and Lou discuss Kenny Pickett's takeover, the failing defense, post-game quotes, and noteworthy stats.
10/3/2022 • 29 minutes, 17 seconds
Steelers Week 3 Recap, Loser Awards & Questions
Frank Michael Smith and Lou Curcio break down the Steelers abysmal Week 3 performance in Cleveland on Thursday Night Football. Award Nominees are as follows... Biggest Issue 3rd Downs Middle of the field Run defense Head scratching decision No double on Cooper Punt in 4Q Best solution QB Change Fire Canada Take more risks on D Winner Bush Pickett Pickens Loser Edmunds Mitch Witherspoon Canada
9/23/2022 • 37 minutes, 7 seconds
Steelers Week 2 Recap & Award Show
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio recap the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 Loss to the New England Patriots at home with an award show. The nominees and categories are as follows: Winner Pickett Diontae Minkah Warren Loser Canada Trubisky Witherspoon Gunner MVP NE Defense Mac Jones Impactful Play of the Game Gunner Drop Sutton Drop Muth Drop Solutions Sub Kenny In Play more man Pressure QB Silver Linings Short Week Everyone in AFC North Lost Tied for 1st Very close to 0-2
9/19/2022 • 32 minutes, 25 seconds
Steelers Week 1 Award Show
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio break down the Pittsburgh Steelers week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They give out the following awards. Biggest winner, loser, MVP, and play of the game.
9/14/2022 • 34 minutes, 5 seconds
Reading Through the Steelers Roster Cut Headlines
Frank Michael Smith is joined by Lou Curcio to read through the Steelers headlines. Episode split into 3 parts, all roughly 10 minutes long. Part 1: Steelers Headlines Part 2: Deep Dive into Lou's jersey collection Part 3: Backyard Brawl
8/31/2022 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Most Important Steeler Storylines
Frank Michael Smith is joined by Lou Curcio to discuss the most important Steelers storylines heading into the 3rd pre-season game of 2022. More specifically.... Offensive Line Troubles QB Battle Mark Robinson's rise Strange Box Score
8/23/2022 • 26 minutes, 25 seconds
Steelers Confidence & Worries
Lou Curcio joins Frank Michael Smith to talk strictly Steelers. More specifically...their most confident and worrisome positional groups.
8/17/2022 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
What's realistic for the Steelers & Kenny Pickett? | Pittsburgh Pod
Lou Curcio rejoins Frank Michael Smith to talk Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates in that order. More specifically, Steelers training camp, Penguins contracts, and Pirates expectations.
7/29/2022 • 40 minutes
WTF is going on with Deshaun Watson?
Cleveland Browns expert Nicki Franco joins Frank Michael Smith to deliver and dissect the full Deshaun Watson timeline.
7/13/2022 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Wacky Ideas to Improve Sports with Roy Smith
Frank and his brother Roy each share 3 wacky sports ideas. You can find Roy on IG @chefroysjuice
6/2/2022 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
The Pittsburgh Pod with Lou Curcio
Frank Michael Smith & Lou Curcio share something they're excited and worried about for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. You can find Lou on Twitter @awallpgh92
5/31/2022 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
Most Annoying Part 2 + NBA Finals Predictions with Jack Farber
Frank Michael Smith & Jack Farber chop it up in the following order... Feelings about entire NBA Playoffs NBA Finals & award predictions Most annoying person at airport Most annoying type of asset Most annoying sports fan Most annoying people/parts of social media
5/25/2022 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
What is "The Most Annoying" in sports & more
Frank Michael Smith & Brett Anthony Urso choose "the most annoying" for these topics... 1. Rule in sports 2. Type of girl to go on a date with 3. Type of guy to golf with 4. Part of your morning routine 5. Way to lose a sports bet 6. City in USA 7. Person in sports media 8. YouTuber
5/18/2022 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
NBA Finals Picks & The New American Recession
First 10 mins - Jack Farber (@juice_business) joins Frank to talk NBA Finals favorites Second 10 mins - Frank and Jack discuss the grim state of the American economy.
5/6/2022 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
What happened to the Nuggets? Holiday Food Rankings
In the 1st half of the episode Frank and his brother (@ChefRoysJuice) discuss the Nuggets going down 4-1 to the Warriors, the future of the franchise. In the 2nd half Frank & Roy draft the best holiday food meals. Roy's 1st pick is an absolute head scratcher.
4/28/2022 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
Celtics/Nets Sweep Reaction + Elon buys Twitter
Jack Farber (@juice_business on Instagram) joins Frank to talk Celtics sweeping the Nets and Elon Musk buying Twitter for $44 Billion.
4/26/2022 • 25 minutes, 10 seconds
Lakers officially enter CRISIS MODE
Frank Michael Smith breaks down the Lakers entering desperate times, basketball returning to Seattle, and Justin Fields trade rumors. Frank responds to all DM's on his instagram @frankmichaelsmith_
1/21/2022 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Pranking Michigan Students & Pretending to be an NFL Draft Pick
Lucas Brody and Nelson Vergara are lifelong friends and a combination that built @Broadcast Boys They create some of my favorite content on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastboys?lang=en
4/12/2021 • 22 minutes, 32 seconds
Paul Pierce Fired (Reaction)
My reaction is really not about the firing. It's about what the firing says about our culture. Are we sure we like the double-standard and hypocrisy we put out there?
4/6/2021 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Are we SURE the Wentz trade is a bad deal for Philly? | All-Star Snubs | 2/21/21
Everyone seems to be convinced Carson Wentz for 2 picks is a horrible deal for Philly, Frank isn't. (0:34) Who's to blame for the New Orleans Pelicans collapse? (3:13) Does Luka Doncic starting over Damian Lillard in the All-Star game really matter? (6:07) Frank shares a funny story (8:34)
2/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
How Deshaun Watson can get his trade | The Bradley Beal Trade | 1/30/21
In this short episode of the Frank Michael Smith Show I dive into Houston Texans calling Deshaun Watson's trade request bluff, the optimal Bradley Beal trade for the Wizards, the NBA buyout market for Andre Drummond, and the strange resurgence of Nicolas Batum.
1/31/2021 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
McGregor's New Chapter | NFL Rule Changes | Rob Baniasadi | 1/24/21
Today's open includes McGregor's loss to Poirer, why touchbacks in the NFL make no sense (and my solution), Miami Heat uniforms are terrible (but why can't you swap them?), James Harden's fat suit (and willingness to sacrifice). Today's interview is with my Physical Therapist, Rob Baniasadi. Rob has trained some of the biggest names in sports, and he shares some information in this conversation that could most likely help you, or at least change your thinking.
1/24/2021 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
The only way Harden to Brooklyn will work | What to do with Big Ben | 1/13/21
Frank runs through how each modern day NBA "Big 3" has worked. He dives into the James Harden trade to Brooklyn and shares his thoughts on how this can work, and whether or not he thinks it will work. Frank's Father (Smittydog119) joins the pod to break down the Pittsburgh Steelers embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers have 5 options at Quarterback. Frank and Smittydog discuss them all. Ratings are reviews are greatly appreciated!
1/14/2021 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Coach Nick (BBallBreakdown) | TommyTexas27 | 1/9/21
Frank opens with his younger brother Tommy aka @tommytexas27 They discuss their what stood out to them in the first 10 or so games of the NBA regular season. Coach Nick of BBallBreakdown joins for the remainder of the show. He and Frank discuss what makes a basketball player smart, what casual fans are missing, and the greatest defensive player of all-time.
1/10/2021 • 45 minutes, 40 seconds
Westbrook for Wall | Contest 22 Winner | 12/6/20
In the 4th episode of The Frank Michael Smith Show, Frank announces the winner of Contest 22, discusses the impacts from the Westbrook for Wall trade, and shares an idea about rookie scale contracts.
12/7/2020 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Who I would've drafted | Harden's Dilemma | 11/18/20
Frank dives into Anthony Edwards apparently preferring football to basketball, the Rockets trade requests, the future of the Nets and a mailbag at the end.
11/18/2020 • 36 minutes, 7 seconds
Frank Reacts to Russell Westbrook's Trade Request | 11/11/20
Frank breaks down the Russell Westbrook drama in Houston, shares his solution for NCAA academics, interviews 10 year NBA veteran Ryan Hollins, and answers subscriber questions. Thanks for supporting, please rate, review, and subscribe.
11/12/2020 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Why The NFL Doesn't Trade Like The NBA | Rashad Phillips Interview
Frank introduces the show, explains why the NFL doesn't have blockbuster trades, and interviews Rashad Phillips of Sports Talk 2319.