In this episode of the “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including the upcoming first Steelers pre-season game of 2022 and the first inductees into the Pirates Hall of Fame.

The pair discusses why Warner Bros. Discovery deep-sixed “Batgirl,” co-starring Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton. Owen reviews Netflix’s “The Sandman,” featuring 2016 Point Park University grad Mason Alexander Park.

Owen offers his take on the new “Predator” movie “Prey” on Hulu and this year’s Television Critics Association Award winners:

● Individual Achievement In Drama: Mandy Moore (“This is Us,” NBC)

● Individual Achievement In Comedy: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary,” ABC)

● Outstanding Achievement In News and Information: “The Beatles: Get Back” (Disney+)

● Outstanding Achievement In Reality Programming: TIE: “The Amazing Race” (CBS), “Legendary”(HBO Max)

● Outstanding Achievement In Youth Programming: “The Baby-Sitters Club” (Netflix)

● Outstanding Achievement In Variety, Talk Or Sketch “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson” (Netflix)

● Outstanding New Program: “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

● Outstanding Achievement In Movies, Miniseries, Or Specials: “Dopesick” (Hulu)

● Outstanding Achievement In Drama: “Succession” (HBO)

● Outstanding Achievement In Comedy: “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

● Program of the Year: “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

● Career Achievement Honoree: TIE: Ted Danson Steve Martin

● Heritage Award: “I Love Lucy” (CBS)

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