Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger

Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger
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After years of sampling unique beers and talking football with friends, we've decided to make it a show! Get ready for uneducated craft beer reviews, over-educated football insight, and a list of special guests that is guaranteed not to disappoint!

  1. 1d ago

    Big Ben talks New offense scheme, Will Howard's first snaps, Drew Allar's performance & more Ep 135

    One preseason game can’t crown a season, but it can expose a direction and the Steelers finally looked like they’re choosing one. We hit record right after the opener to talk through what jumped off the screen: the offense has a different feel, the play design creates cleaner windows, and the overall approach looks more like an NFL scoring plan than pure survival football. We also get into the chess match of preseason tape, where Mike McCarthy can show just enough to build timing while still hiding the real communication, audibles, and weekly answers he’ll need once the games count. Then we pivot to the stuff that can quietly ruin a contender: penalties. Eleven flags for 134 yards is a preseason stat that can become a regular-season identity if it’s not addressed, especially the pre-snap and post-whistle mistakes that have nothing to do with talent. From there, we talk defense with an emphasis on the secondary, what it means to hold up even when everything is “vanilla,” and why names like Asante Samuel Jr. matter when the schedule toughens. Finally, we spend real time on the quarterback room. Mason Rudolph looks like a pro, but Will Howard and Drew AllAr both flash the kind of decision-making that earns coaches’ trust fast: movement, throwaways, smart aggression, and zero panic. The big question is simple: how do you hand out reps next week to find the truth without overreacting to one night? Subscribe for more Steelers preseason analysis, share this with a friend, and leave a review. Which young quarterback would you give the next start?

  2. Aug 4

    Big Ben talks first week of Training Camp, No Tackling, QB Competition and More! Ep 134

    Footbahlin Merch https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products The Steelers finally have real football again, and training camp already feels like a different world. After years of one steady routine, we’re adjusting to Coach McCarthy’s camp and asking the question every fan in Pittsburgh is thinking: when the vibe changes, does the identity change with it? We start with the big picture shifts fans notice right away, from familiar traditions to the little details that make a team feel like itself. Then we dig into the headline that sparked the loudest reactions: no tackling in training camp. We break down why that hits a nerve for a franchise built on physical play, and we weigh it against the reality of player safety and the NFL being a season-long game of attrition. We also talk through the nuance, because “no tackling” does not have to mean “no contact.” Wrapping, leverage, thud tempo, and consistent technique can still build a tough defense, but goal-line moments and true accountability are harder to recreate without going to the ground. From there, the conversation turns to the preseason and the quarterback plan. How much should Aaron Rodgers actually play if he knows the offense, and what do those snaps cost Mason Rudolph and the younger quarterbacks competing for the future? We also hit the early camp buzz: offensive line optimism once pads come on, creative pass rush looks with TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith moving around, secondary updates, and the skill players getting people excited. Listen, share this with a Steelers fan who needs to hear it, and leave us a review with your take: are you buying the no tackling approach or not?

  3. Jul 21

    Big Ben talks What To Watch In Steelers Training Camp, What Makes A Franchise QB and More! Ep 133

    FOOTBAHLIN MERCH: https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products Training camp is a week away, and we can finally stop pretending the offseason rumor mill counts as “news.” We’re feeling the same drought you are, so we talk through what changes the moment the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the practice fields: real updates, real competition, and the first hints of what this new era is trying to be. We dig into what fans can actually watch for in camp beyond highlight clips, starting with scheme. On offense, we look for structure and intent: under center versus shotgun, play action, moving the pocket, and whether the plan feels like a West Coast offense built around timing and control. On defense, we’re watching identity cues like blitz frequency, man versus zone coverage, and whether the secondary leans toward Cover 2 or single-high looks. Even in camp, those choices tell you what the coaching staff believes wins on Sundays. Then we get into roster reality and the quarterback conversation everyone’s going to argue about. With veteran pass catchers and a strong tight end room, we expect the offense to gel faster than most “new system” situations. We also break down the four-QB puzzle behind Aaron Rodgers: who you keep, who might become trade value when injuries hit around the league, and why the long-term answer at quarterback takes more than a good arm. Ben explains what teams should evaluate over years 2 to 4: progressions, checkdowns, hard counts, audibles, leadership, and how a QB responds when the bad plays show up on tape. Subscribe so you don’t miss the training camp audible, and if you’re listening as a Steelers fan, share this with the group chat and leave a quick review. What’s the first thing you want us to report back from camp?

  4. Jul 11

    Big Ben talks facing off against Dude Perfect in the Squad Games, World Cup and more! Ep 132

    Footbahlin Merch https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products A quiet Pittsburgh Steelers offseason doesn’t mean we’re going to invent drama just to fill time. We’d rather give you something real: where our heads are at before training camp, what family time looks like when football finally slows down, and the kind of stories that never make the headlines but absolutely shape your life. The conversation turns serious when Ben gets the call every spouse fears hearing: the house is on fire. We walk through what happened, why an electrical fire can escalate fast, how smoke spreads through a home, and what actually helped in the moment. It’s equal parts scary and practical, and it pushes us to talk plainly about fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and having a plan your whole family understands. Then we lighten it up with a stack of summer moments: a Fourth of July lake tradition, tubing chaos, fireworks that get a little too adventurous, plus a behind-the-scenes recap of Ben competing in Dude Perfect’s live squad games. We even slide into World Cup takes with full honesty about what we know and what we’re still Googling. If you like a Steelers podcast with real-life stories, athlete perspective, and some laughs along the way, hit play and hang with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more fans can find the show.

  5. Jun 23

    Big Ben Tells One Egg Toss Story That Spirals Into A Sunrise Hike At 11,000 Feet Ep 131

    No breaking Pittsburgh Steelers news? That’s when our show gets the most honest. We’re back in the basement, catching up with the Footballing family, and we start with the one Steelers moment that actually deserves the spotlight: Pat Freiermuth getting married. We send a real congratulations, then pivot into what we do best when the offseason goes quiet, telling stories and hanging out like you’re sitting right here with us.  We bring back the beer segment with two very different pours: a Western American lager that takes Ben straight back to Estes Park, Colorado, and a “Beer Flavored Beer” sent in from Allusion Brewing Company in Pennsylvania. The beer talk turns into the kind of unexpectedly fun rabbit hole we love, including a legit question: why do some beer steins have lids, and what does that say about the history of drinking culture?  From there, it’s camp stories from Wind River Ranch and a faith-based retreat that mixes family time, teaching, worship, and the kind of challenge you can’t fake. Ben tells the egg toss story that ends in a brutal loss at the worst possible moment, then walks through a 3:45am hike in the dark to a sunrise summit over 11,000 feet. We talk altitude, heart rates, carrying everyone’s water, kids sprinting ahead like mountain goats, and the simple “mountains and valleys” metaphor that sticks with you long after the trip ends.  If you like Steelers podcasts with personality, craft beer reviews, and real-life lessons that land, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a review with your own best hiking or game-day fail story.

  6. Jun 9

    Big Ben makes Steelers 2026 Schedule Predictions Ep 130

    No film-room cop-outs, no “it depends” hedging. Just quick, honest win-loss calls across the entire schedule, including rivalry landmines in the AFC North and that wildcard trip to Paris to face the Saints. After the picks, we zoom out and talk about what’s actually driving optimism right now: a complete coaching reset under Mike McCarthy, what minicamp and OTAs can reveal about tempo and expectations, and why veteran buy-in matters as much as talent. We also hit key Steelers news and roster pressure points, like the Chris Boswell extension and the growing questions around Joey Porter Jr and how a “hold in” could impact training camp. We finish by asking the real question behind every schedule prediction: if 12 and 5 is on the table, what does this team have to change to finally deliver in the postseason? Listen, then drop your record prediction and your boldest take. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe, share it with a Steelers fan, and leave a review. FOOTBAHLIN MERCH: https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products

  7. May 26

    Big Ben Talks how Aaron Rodgers makes Steelers a legit playoff contender Ep. 129

    Aaron Rodgers news hits differently when it’s big enough to find you while you’re out of the country, and that’s where we start from the basement. We talk through what Rodgers coming back to Pittsburgh means for the Steelers right now, not as a fantasy, but as a real “win now” window. I lay out why this roster looks like a legit playoff team on paper, what still has to break right, and why it’s too early to throw around Super Bowl contender like it’s a guarantee.  From there, we get nerdy in the best way: quarterback fundamentals, footwork, and why seeing a young QB drill something like a three-step drop can spark a bigger question about the college football pipeline. We break down under-center mechanics, pro-style timing, anticipation throws, and the difference between the clean “handbook” version of the position and the real NFL moments where protection fails and you survive on feel, instincts, and experience. If you love the chess match side of football, this part is for you.  We also dig into the offensive line as a chemistry problem, not just a talent problem. OTAs are for shuffling pieces, testing combinations, and finding the five who actually function as one unit. Then we close with something personal: celebrating Ashley’s seminary graduation and what it takes for a whole family to support a long-term goal. Subscribe, share this with a Steelers fan, and leave a review with your prediction: what’s the Steelers’ final record with Rodgers under center?

  8. May 12

    Roosevelt Nix Explains How He Reinvented Himself To Stay In The NFL, Being teammates with Big Ben & more! Ep 128

    Getting cut is brutal. Getting cut on Hard Knocks is a whole different kind of pain. Roosevelt “Rosie” Nix sits down with us to tell the parts of his story most fans never hear, from being labeled “too small” out of Ohio to choosing Kent State because the coaches believed in him first, and how that early trust shaped everything that came next. We talk about Rosie’s roots as a defensive lineman, why sacks were always the goal, and how he trained for the NFL as an “athlete” while teams projected him at linebacker, fullback, or anywhere he could help. Then we get into the hard turn: Atlanta, cameras, learning an entirely new offensive language, and a cut that sent him back home to teach at his high school while he kept training for a second chance that was not guaranteed. That second chance shows up in Pittsburgh, and it comes with a twist. Rosie breaks down what it’s like to be told by Mike Tomlin, in a quick locker room moment, that you’re switching again and you have seconds to decide. We dig into special teams as a career lifeline, the core four phases, why kickoff coverage became his stage, and how belief plus relentless work can turn a “role player” into someone teams actually game plan for. We also catch up on life after football, mental health, and Rosie’s new chapter in franchising with Playa bowls. Footbahlin Merch: https://footbahlin-with-ben-roethlisberger.clockwise.io/products

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After years of sampling unique beers and talking football with friends, we've decided to make it a show! Get ready for uneducated craft beer reviews, over-educated football insight, and a list of special guests that is guaranteed not to disappoint!

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    Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
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