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Mike Drop

Mike Asti

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Mike Asti speaks the truth and drops the mic. Join Mike as he opines on a variety of Pittsburgh and national sports topics, covering the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, WVU, and more.
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The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show

Mike Asti, George Gerbo

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Going strong for more than a decade now, The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast features George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyzing the world of sports through the eyes of the quintessential sports fan: passionately, intelligently, and without reservation. On The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, George is the optimistic "face" to his co-host Mike's "heel," trying his best to contain the Buzz-saw while also offering pointed questions that engender lively debate and deliver ...
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Mike'd Up

Mike Asti, Mike Vukovcan

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Mike'd Up with Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk a variety of topics pertaining to Pittsburgh sports, including the Steelers, Pitt Panthers, Pirates, West Virginia Mountaineers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Penguins and more.
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The Burning Couch

Jam Street Media

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The Burning Couch is where WVU fans come to celebrate. Mountaineer and NFL great Steve Slaton and podcasting/radio legend Matty Staudt welcome former players, reporters, and fans to talk about all things WVU Football and Basketball. Mountaineer fans, this is one of the oldest running podcasts, formerly the PWPOD; we also have our partner Pat White on when he's not too busy coaching! Let's Go, Mountaineers! Let's burn some couches!
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How well did Russell Wilson really play in his Steelers debut? What can hold the Steelers back from ending their drought without a playoff win? Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live joins Mike Asti on this edition of Mike Drop to answers those questions and break everything Steelers down.Av Mike Asti
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In a battle of two teams in the midst of disappointing seasons, WVU and Arizona will meet for the first time ever on Saturday. Since the matchup is so difficult to predict between two teams dealing with so many issues, Mike Asti invited Justin Spears, who covers the Wildcats for the Tucson Star and serves as a host with ESPN Tucson, on this preview…
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The 2024-2025 NBA season begins on Tuesday and it is never too early to begin thinking about which player's have the most on the line this season when it comes to legacy building and adding to their HOF resumes. Jim takes a closer look at five current players (Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Jrue Holiday, De'Aaron Fox) that stil…
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Neal Brown's comments are making it so no one is talking about the actual game WVU will play this week. So since a game will be played on Saturday no matter what was said, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW-TV back on Mountaineer Report to preview the matchup with Kansas State. Maher explained why DJ Giddens is underrated and they talked why th…
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Jim is joined by sportswriter Neil Paine to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA point guard Deron Williams. First, Jim and Neil cover the Deron Williams vs. Chris Paul debate that actually was a debate in the late 2000s. Next, they Deron's incredible performance in the 2007 Western Conference Finals, his play at the University of Il…
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Adding to the big game feel of the upcoming West Virginia vs. Iowa State matchup, Mike Asti was joined by a popular guest to fans of both programs in former Iowa State softball star Lea Nelson for a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report. Lea offered some insight on the vibes around the Cyclones this season, gave her keys to the game and even e…
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Jim welcomes senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author Mirin Fader to discuss her new book, “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon." Mirin and Jim cover how Hakeem inspired generations of Muslim people around the world (13:02), Hakeem's quadruple-double in 1990 (23:06), who belongs on Center Mount Rushmore (28…
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On Monday, Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose both passed away. The Basketball Hall of Famer and MLB Hit King could not have been more different in every way one can be different, but both were giants that both have left legacies that will stand the test of time. Jim first covers Mutombo's career on and off the court (3:37), before tackling Pete Rose's …
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While WVU needs a win, Oklahoma State is actually even more desperate heading into the Big 12 matchup between the two historic programs this weekend. On this preview show edition of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan discuss what they expect from the Mountaineers vs. the Cowboys and if West Virginia is better equipped to stop Ollie Gordon this…
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Jim is joined by Dalton Feely from Jomboy Media to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Luis Gonzalez. First, Jim and Dalton cover Gonzalez’s World Series-winning single off Mariano Rivera (7:10). Next, they discuss Gonzalez’s 57 home run, 419 total base season in 2001, how he compares to HOFer Jim Rice, and where Gonzal…
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With WVU on a bye week, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what's coming up for Neal Brown and his team on this new episode of Mountaineer Report. They also get into some basketball talk with practice now underway for the upcoming season. What should fans reasonably expect from Darian DeVries in his first season leading the Mountaineers?…
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Since fall is now officially in the air, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are back to deliver more football talk on this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. They start out discussing some early surprises so far in the NFL and then move over to the most recent college football rankings. Which conference will end up as …
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On this edition of Pod of Fame Travel Log, Jim discusses his recent trip to England to attend his cousin's wedding. He saw a lot, ate a lot, and learned a lot. Jim covers a variety of topics, including the major differences between British and American weddings, attending his first Premier League match, delicious English beers with low ABV, the bes…
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When WVU hosts Kansas on Saturday, both programs will be in a must-win situation. To preview a game very important for both sides, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW on Mountaineer Report. Maher explained what's gone wrong for the Jayhawks and gave some insight on what might be causing Jalon Daniels' struggles. They then talked the matchup and …
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It's an all football edition of Mike Drop! Mike Asti welcomes Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Locked On Steelers Podcast to the show to evaluate the Steelers through two games and discuss what Justin Fields has to do to keep the starting quarterback job when Russell Wilson is healthy. They also talk the outlook for Pitt after wi…
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Jim is joined by author and sports historian, Clayton Trutor, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Buck Williams. First, Clayton and Jim discuss Buck bending the rim in the 1990 NBA Finals and the most overshadowed NBA players of the 1980s (5:34). Next, they cover the best offensive rebounders in NBA history, how well B…
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Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON review the first two games of the season for WVU Mountaineers Football! They also praise WVU Soccer, and discuss the evolution in Sports Development, not only in college but at the professional level. Finally, Matty & Steve preview the Pitt Panthers BACKYARD BRAWL rivalry game this weekend! Steve Slat…
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The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl calls for a big time preview show. Mike Asti and Ethan welcome former Pitt linebacker and current member of the Pittsburgh media scene Johnny Petrishen on Mountaineer Report to talk all things WVU and Pitt. Why is this historic rivalry being overlooked nationally? What makes this Pitt team different from the …
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Our first NFL Sunday is now behind us and my god, did it feel good for football to be back. First, Jim provides some quick observations from Week 1 (4:05). Then, Jim takes a look at five current players HOF cases and covers what he needs to see from them this season in order to help them inch closer to the goal line we call Canton. Jim discusses De…
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Penguins fans, meet Joe Brand. On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti talks with the new radio play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, introducing him to his new audience. Brand tells Asti about his journey, his "welcome to the show, kid" moment and why he's ready for the assignment that is calling games for Sidney Crosby and one of the NHL…
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It's a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti goes solo and is joined by Adam Shinder of the Daily Gazette to preview West Virginia's upcoming matchup with the University of Albany. Shinder shares the mindset of the FCS underdog, compares this year's Albany team to the one that won 11 games in 2023 and talks what the Great Danes have…
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Mike Asti and Ethan Bock completely bury the Penn State game and look ahead to what's on deck for WVU in the coming weeks on this edition of Mountaineer Report. What the hell happened to West Virginia on Saturday? What do Mike and Ethan make of Neal Brown requesting fans still trust the climb? What's now on the line before conference play begins?…
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Jim welcomes New York Times bestselling author Ian O'Connor to discuss his new book, “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers." Jim and Ian cover a number of topics, including where Rodgers ranks among the best QBs in NFL history, the biggest misconception about Rodgers by the general public, who the greatest Green Bay Packer QB in franch…
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Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON are joined by Mike Asti to rundown the ENTIRE SEASON in this FULL SEASON Preview! Mike Asti & Steve also participate in the critically acclainmed game, Player or Porn Star...UTAH EDITION! Our Guest Mike Astio is the Managing editor at WV Sports Now and Pittsburgh Sports Now. Mike is a Featured writer …
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As they continue previewing the WVU football season on Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock borrowed a game Mike played on a recent radio appearance. They labeled each game on West Virginia's schedule as either one the Mountaineers are the favorite, the underdog or it's a "swing" game.Av Mike Asti & Ethan Bock
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Jim is joined by Pittsburgh-based sports journalist Mike Asti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB catcher Jason Kendall. First, Jim and Mike cover how Kendall's first five years with the Pittsburgh Pirates is comparable to Buster Posey and Joe Mauer's first five years in the MLB (13:04). Next, they discuss Kendall's 112 run seaso…
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With football season in the air, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are gearing up for the fall on the latest episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike and George sttart out by discussing the preseaosn college football top 25, talking which teams got snubbed (hint: West Virginia), which teams are overrated and teams to w…
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Jim welcomes author Kyle Bandujo to discuss his new book, “Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed And Illustrated." Jim and Kyle cover a number of topics, including which fictional sports movie moment we would most like to have attended in person, which sports movies belong on Sports Movie Mount Rushmore, how the hell Ry…
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WE ARE BACK! Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON are back to give their thoughts on WVU Mountaineers Football Season, Pre-Season in the NCAA vs. NFL, and WVU Hockey Jerseys! Watch the PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6EmhCbpvI Like & Subscribe for LIVE VIDEO CONTENT and the VIDEO VERSION of the PODCAST! WVU Mountaineers F…
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According to WVU head coach Neal Brown, this is an important "prove it" week for the Mountaineers. So on this new episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss if the inconsistency from the recent scrimmage is cause for concern and what they make of the WVU's new business-like attitude.…
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Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Mark Shirk to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Charlie Keller. First, Mark and Jim discuss why Keller is one of the more unsung New York Yankees in franchise history (9:40). Next, they cover Keller's performance in the 1939 and 1941 World Series and how Keller compar…
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What's it like around the WVU football program during fall camp? On the second episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what Neal Brow, Garrett Greene and others said this week, where West Virginia stands in the Big 12 and if too much is being made about Greene's completing percentage. They even close the show with some hoops…
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In the debut episode of WV Sports Now's new podcast "Mountaineer Report," Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what they will be watching for early on in WVU football fall camp. After a quiet offseason, the Mountaineers are back to work with a new season just weeks away. Programming note: Expect several episodes of "Mountaineer Report" to be released e…
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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minn…
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Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Eddie George. First, Jim and Bryan discuss George's role as a workhorse running back and where he ranks among the best RBs in Oilers/Titans history (7:15). Next, they discuss George's all-time performance in the 1999 NFL Playof…
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Jim is joined by Joe Mullinax from the daily Memphis Grizzlies podcast Locked On Grizzlies to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Marc Gasol. First, Jim and Joe cover Gasol's career in Memphis and how he had few, if any, weaknesses on the basketball court (10:03). Next, they discuss Gasol's top playoff performances of his car…
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As the summer nears its end, Mike Asti talks with Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about the storylines to look out for during WVU football fall camp. After discussing Mountaineer football, Asti then covers five WVU baseball players being drafted and how this will impact the start of the Steve Sabins era in West Virginia. They even appreciate College Footb…
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This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show is about history and drama. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo open up the show discussing Paul Skenes' greatness and putting it into context with where the Pittsburgh Pirates ace's rookie season ranks among the best in MLB history. They then get into the drama. Mike delivers an e…
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