Sideline Squad with Cass & Fran

Cassidy & Francesca
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Welcome to Sideline Squad Pod, where best friends Cassidy Woods and Francesca Ferrante bring you courtside, rinkside, and right into the heart of everything happening in and around Pittsburgh. From the biggest headlines in sports to the pulse of Pittsburgh pop culture, Cassidy and Fran deliver a fresh, unfiltered take on the stories everyone's talking about. Whether it's breaking down game day moments, diving into lifestyle trends, or sharing what's buzzing around the city, this is your go to spot for real conversations with real energy. Rooted in the Burgh but never limited by it, Sideline Squad goes beyond the sidelines to cover what matters on and off the field with personality, perspective, and a whole lot of fun. New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  1. 19h ago

    EP 27 | Cinderlands Live Show Recap, Steelers OT Win & Paris Preview

    Sponsored by Kalshi. Make your NFL predictions with Kalshi! 🏈 Sign up here: https://kalshi.com/r/SIDELINE55 Promo Code: SIDELINE55 Cass and Fran are back for Episode 27 of Sideline Squad after an unforgettable first live show at Cinderlands Warehouse! The girls recap an amazing Sunday with the squad, from meeting fans and celebrating their growing community to the Steelers' wild overtime win against the Buccaneers. They also share exciting Sideline Squad merch updates, Cinderlands game day bingo, and why they cannot wait to do more live shows. Then, Cass and Fran look ahead to the Steelers taking on the Saints in Paris. They talk about the matchup, the AFC North race, international game concerns, player safety, and what Pittsburgh needs to do to keep the wins coming. Plus, they get into Jeremy Bernard's big performance, DK Metcalf's struggles, Joey Porter Jr., Halloween plans, and a new partnership with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The girls also share their Player and Place of the Week, including Barcelona Wine Bar's upcoming happy hours. Also sponsored by Cinderlands Warehouse and City Social. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad. Disclaimer: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

  2. Oct 7

    EP 25 | Life Update from Cass, Steelers Talk & Pittsburgh Sports

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 25 of Sideline Squad with a full life update and plenty of Pittsburgh sports talk. Cass catches everyone up on a huge stretch of life changes, including starting a new job, moving in with Steve, becoming a dog mom of two, and adjusting to a whole new routine after life in TV. Pasted text The girls also talk about Italy travel chaos, getting sick after flying, missing football weekends in Pittsburgh, and why fall in the city always feels way too short. On the sports side, they get into the Steelers' rough Browns loss, the TJ Watt headset moment, the Deshaun Watson jersey debate, the upcoming Browns rematch, and the feeling of finally getting to be a fan again. They also cover Pitt's hot start, Penn State being unranked, Mason's injury, playoff baseball, the Pens' Dollar Dog Night, Citizens Live at the Wylie, and the upcoming Sideline Squad event at Cinderlands on October 18.

  3. Sep 30

    EP 24 | NFL Week 3 Recap, Steelers Win & Fran Abroad in Italy

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 24 of Sideline Squad, and this week looks a little different because Fran is calling in from Italy. From Tuscany to Steelers football at 7 p.m. Italy time, the girls recap what it was like watching Pittsburgh get a big win from across the world. This week, Cass and Fran break down the Steelers' Week 3 win, the Mike McCarthy offense finally showing signs of life, the reworked offensive line, Jalen Warren's big runs, Benny Snell getting involved, and the short-week matchup against Cleveland on Thursday night. They also get into Pitt starting 4-0, WVU and Penn State heartbreak, AFC North chaos, NFL Week 3 surprises, Penguins season kicking off, playoff baseball, Paul Skenes' offseason questions, and Fran's full Italy update with wine, pasta, Succession bottles, and Tuscan sun energy. Also, Cass and Fran name Derrick Harmon as Player of the Week, Burgers Brewery as Place of the Week, and wrap up with fall vibes back in Pittsburgh. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  4. Sep 23

    EP 23 | Week 2 with Gerry Dulac, Traitors Talk & Pop Culture Updates

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 23 of Sideline Squad after a rough Week 2 loss in New England. The girls react to the Steelers offense looking shaky, Aaron Rodgers taking hits, DK's drops, the JRPG drama, and what needs to change before Cincinnati comes to Pittsburgh. But Gerry Dulac joins the show with a reminder Steelers fans probably need right now: it is still early, and there is no reason to fully panic yet. They also recap Pitt's big weekend, the college football energy around Pittsburgh, fantasy football injuries, NFL Week 2 chaos, Penguins preseason, and Fran getting ready for Italy. Also, Cass and Fran get into Traitors, Dancing with the Stars, reality TV updates, pop culture talk, hockey season excitement, and this week's Player and Place of the Week. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  5. Sep 16

    EP 22 | Nick Farabaugh on Steelers Week 1, TJ Watt & Patriots Preview

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 22 of Sideline Squad, and the Steelers are 1-0 after Week 1. The girls recap the first real football weekend of the season, from Pitt's rainy Saturday game to the Steelers home opener, game day fits, tailgate energy, fall vibes, AFC North reactions, fantasy football pain, and everything happening around the NFL after Week 1. Then, Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh joins the show to break down Pittsburgh's season-opening win, TJ Watt's dominant performance, the new-look defense, Nick Herbig's expanded role, the JPJ contract situation, Pat Freiermuth getting back into the offense, Darnell Washington's upside, the run game, and what the Steelers need to clean up before heading to New England. Plus, Cass and Fran name their Player and Place of the Week, talk Southern Tier's fall drink lineup, and look ahead to Week 2 against the Patriots. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  6. Sep 9

    EP 21 | Steelers Week 1 Is Here, Charlie Batch Joins & College Football Chaos

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 21 of Sideline Squad, and the first real Steelers game of the season is finally here. The girls kick things off with Week 1 excitement, Aaron Rodgers' Steelers debut, the Falcons matchup, and a wild opening weekend of college football. From Michigan's controversial finish against Western Michigan to Florida State's power outage, WVU nearly giving one away, Pitt lighting it up, Penn State rolling, and Fran's brutal betting beat, football season is officially in full chaos mode. They also get into Pitt game day plans, Acrisure field concerns, Steelers fit checks, tailgate content, Penguins season coming soon, Fran's Italy conflict with football season, and the full weekend football schedule ahead. Then, Charlie Batch joins the show to preview Steelers Week 1, talk through the four-quarterback roster decision, Aaron Rodgers not playing in preseason, the offensive line, Joey Porter Jr.'s contract situation, defensive communication, Pat Freiermuth as a fantasy sleeper, Mike Tomlin's new media era, the new Bills stadium, and the incredible community work happening through the Best of the Batch Foundation. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  7. Sep 2

    EP 20 | Arthur Moats on Steelers 53-Man Roster, Fantasy Football Tips & Panthers Playbook

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 20 of Sideline Squad, and football season is officially here. This week, the girls talk about college football weekend, Cass finishing her move, the sports cave coming together, Aaron Donald coming out of retirement, the Rams playing in Australia, and some fantasy football tips for anyone getting ready for draft season. They also recap the Panthers Playbook event, from Pitt football energy and player breakdowns to merch, buttons, Missi Matthews, and why the event felt like a perfect football girlies kickoff. Then, Steelers legend Arthur Moats joins the show to break down the Steelers' finalized 53-man roster, Eli Heidenreich making the team, Kaleb Johnson heading to Green Bay, Broderick Jones going to Dallas, the JPJ's contract situation, Aaron Rodgers' leadership, and why this Steelers team feels different heading into the season. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

  8. Aug 26

    EP 19 | Steelers Final Preseason Game, Disney Drama & Allison Rubin on Pitt's Big Event

    Cass and Fran are back for Episode 19 of Sideline Squad, and this week they are bringing some Pitt energy to the studio with special guest Allison Rubin. Fran recaps her sports-filled weekend in Colorado, from Broncos-Packers preseason at Mile High to the Rockies game at Coors Field, live horses, stadium traditions, shaped chicken tenders, rooftop margaritas, and one massive ballpark hot dog. The girls also get into Cass's moving week, the future sports cave, Plaza North Shore tailgate season, Steelers preseason game two, the quarterback room, JRPG's contract situation, Brenda Song's football moment, the Steelers' Disney collab debate, the final preseason game against the Bills, and a Dolly Parton tribute. Then, Allison Rubin joins the show to talk about Pitt's Panthers Playbook event on September 1st, creating a women-focused football experience, Pitt game day fashion, tailgating, X's and O's, Missy Matthews, Larry Fitzgerald's Hall of Fame weekend, Mason Heintschel, and why Pitt football has such a special community around it. Produced by 1TEAM Media New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

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Welcome to Sideline Squad Pod, where best friends Cassidy Woods and Francesca Ferrante bring you courtside, rinkside, and right into the heart of everything happening in and around Pittsburgh. From the biggest headlines in sports to the pulse of Pittsburgh pop culture, Cassidy and Fran deliver a fresh, unfiltered take on the stories everyone's talking about. Whether it's breaking down game day moments, diving into lifestyle trends, or sharing what's buzzing around the city, this is your go to spot for real conversations with real energy. Rooted in the Burgh but never limited by it, Sideline Squad goes beyond the sidelines to cover what matters on and off the field with personality, perspective, and a whole lot of fun. New episodes drop weekly. Follow along @SidelineSquadPod and join the squad.

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