Sports Villains, Redemption Arcs, and the One Man We'll Never Forgive

Is it villainous to avoid Pittsburgh for over a decade? To get rich off our sports teams but never try to win? If a celebrity claims us, but spreads misinformation and doesn’t apologize, can that be forgiven? Host Megan Harris is back with historian and writer Virginia Montanez plus special guest Jeremy Boren — Megan’s husband and former political reporter — to talk about the most villainous arcs in Pittsburgh sports, from fan anti-favorite Bob Nutting to our most recent controversial quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  Don't miss Part 1 of our series about Pittsburgh's biggest villains! **Notes and references from today’s show:** - PODCAST: Why Pirates Fans Want Bob Nutting to Abandon Ship \[City Cast Pittsburgh] - PODCAST: AI Parking Tickets, A Braddock Comeback & City Council's Snoozefest \[City Cast Pittsburgh] <!--THE END--> - 'Absolute Coward': Rodgers rips Fauci during 'Pat McAfee' appearance at Steelers training camp \[WTAE] - Free tickets for Steelers training camp through Aug. 17 \[Steelers] Learn more about the sponsor of this Wednesday, August 5th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh **Become a member** of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. **Want more Pittsburgh news?**  - Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. - We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. - Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. **Interested in advertising with City Cast?** Find more info here.