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The Neal Riggers Podcast

The Neal Riggers Podcast

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The Neal Riggers podcast is two 30 something black dudes reviewing internet news of the week set to chillwave beats. Get like us...or don’t, it’s cool. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-charles-ricketts/support
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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 Bachelor super fan Arden Myrin along with Bachelor-obsessed celebrity guests discuss the latest The Bachelor episode: tears, fantasy suites, and making sweet, sweet, love on the GREATEST COMEDY FRANCHISE OF ALL TIME- The Bachelor, Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise. FANTASY! VICTORY! SUCCESS!! AMERICA!!! BONE ZONE!!!
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Arden's Dating Guru Mike Castle and the Horny Pool Inspector Jacquis Neal join Arden and the Production team to break down the EMERALD CITY EPISODE! AI Contestants! Early Bachelor Announcements! Dry humping on pillows at the mall! - Arden thinks Jeremy might steal the whole thing! - Jacquis knows not to call his mom on camera! - Mike was fascinated…
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Psych star/ ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Maggie Lawson and Erin Foley join Arden and the production team to chat a day of shovelling shit at the farm with Jenn's guys! Plaid crop tops! Touchy Mullets! Oversharing! - Arden says you should wait till the THIRD date to talk about your dead dad in a cooler! - Erin had to put Vaseline in Arden's dad's hair to get …
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Rob brings his mom Viv to join Jess and Evan Ambrose and Arden and the Production Team to break down episode 4 of Jenn's season of the Bachelorette! Clinking glass! Danny Zuko! Viv "Horny Patrol" Benedict! - Arden thinks every date should have people dropping from the sky behind the Bachelorette! - Rob and Evan are the same age!! - Viv thinks there…
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Jerry Trainor, Maggie Lawson and Jacquis Neal join Arden and the Production Team to break down episode 3 of Jenn's season! Eye Contact! Asking questions! Grabbing Ass! - Arden was impressed when Marcus banged his helmet! - Jerry thinks Devin is the spawn of Satan! - Jacquis thinks Spencer lost the game when he admitted he was cheated on! - Maggie t…
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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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Paget, Rob and Doug join Arden and the Production Team to break down episode 2 of Jenn's season of the Bachelorette! Big Boy Pants! Melanie the snake! Star wars clothes! - Arden would watch 78 hours of Hakeem on ANY show! - Paget thinks Jenn wants to POUNCE on Sam M! - Rob thinks Sam wants to say "I want to break into your house!" - Doug wants to w…
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Seth joins Arden and Don to break down the FIRST episode of Jenn's Bachelorette season! Balloons! Diarrhea syndrome! Bullies!! - Arden thinks Sam looks like Juan Pablo! - Seth would have figured out a way to get Jenn to drive off in his Corvette! - Don wants Jenn to run away with the swimmer! All that plus........TWEET OF THE WEEK! See omnystudio.c…
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Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Pitt and Penn State, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn't like about each team this year and then offered what it could mea…
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We are BACK BAYBEEEEE!!!!!! Draft Picks are here for Jenn's season of the Bachelorette! Jacquis Neal, Our Friend Whitney and Brendan Smith join Arden and Dr. Banana to make all the picks! THE ODDS ARE GOOD BUT THE GOODS ARE ODD!! Wide mustaches! Pet portrait photographers! Rib Tattoos! - Arden thinks they fired the ABC photographer and let Mittens …
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With the atmosphere around Neal Brown and his WVU football team completely different from last offseason, Mike Asti discussed how the Mountaineers proved their doubters wrong in 2023 and why the expectations are sky high for the upcoming 2024 season as part of KMA Radio’s college football preview series.…
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This episode of Mike Drop offers wall-to-wall Pittsburgh sports talk with Mike Asti and longtime TV writer and current host of the Minus Three Podcast Dave Dameshek. They try to make sense of why Mike Tomlin is so polarizing, discuss if there's a new sense of urgency around the Steelers, which NHL franchise owns the best all-time Stanley Cup roster…
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After making news with a major career shift, Doug Gottlieb joined Mike Asti to discuss the journey that's led him to his latest challenge as head coach of University Wisconsin-Green Bay. Gottlieb detailed the timeline that landed him the Green Bay job, why the new landscape of college sports provides him an advantage over longer tenured coaches and…
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Bryant McFadden, who won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and now serves as an NFL analyst with CBS Sports, joined Mike Asti on the latest edition of Mike Drop. McFadden gave his honest thoughts about the Steelers offseason, in particular the new quarterback room and his concerns about the wide receiver depth and slot corner spot. McFadden also re…
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In the midst of a slower news day (outside recruiting), Mike Asti decided to conduct a Mountaineer live chat for WVU fans. Asti offered his thoughts on the debate if Garrett Greene is being overlooked or is overrated and also talked the state of the WVU basketball program now one year after the first domino of drama in the end of Bob Huggins' tenur…
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On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti is joined by media colleague Will Graves of the Associated Press to discuss the new line of thinking for the Steelers ahead of the NFL Draft, if West Virginia product Zach Frazier is destined to play for Mike Tomlin and so much more. They also talk the future of the Penguins and if Kyle Dubas can avoid a long…
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Bachelor Stars Aaron Clancy, Logan Seagull, Aaron Bryant and Tyler Norris! And WYATR royalty Jacquis Neal, Jess Ambrose, Our Friend Whitney and Dr. Banana join Arden for a LIVE EXTRAVAGANZA AT Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego!!! Who will win the contest of the biggest BRO of all?? Who will let Arden execute her dreams of doing the Bachelorette run and …
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Bachelor of the Year Rob Benedict returns with the Captain Doug Benson to break down Joey's Season Finale! Keyholes! Shot O'Clock! Anna channels PAOLOOOOOOO!!!! - Arden feels like Daisy had the Bachelorette audition of a lifetime! - Rob was wondering if Joey's mom had a few Chards? - Doug was excited to talk about bathing suits! All that plus......…
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As the news around both the WVU football and basketball programs heats up, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss the truth behind Neal Brown's new contract, the talk around Zach Frazier's NFL Draft stock and if fans wanting Bob Huggins back will really impact West Virginia's coaching search.…
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Jacquis Neal and Tess Barker are BACK to chat WOMEN TELL ALL! ANDDDDDDDDD All things Kate Middleton!! AI princess! Maria trying for Bachelorette! A Royal Flush of Aarons! - Arden gives voice to the Whitney Hive Missing Ring Theory! - Jacquis would have been getting DOWN after the Kelsey letter- not POUTING! - Tess thinks Rachel gave the BJ of her L…
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On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti is joined by former quarterback and coach and current member of Denver media Mike Sanford to dissect what was Russell Wilson with the Broncos and what can be Russell Wilson with the Steelers. What does Russell Wilson have left? How did he actually perform in Denver? How much of an upgrade is Wilson for the St…
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Bachelor Superstar Wells Adams and Alcoholocaust Impresario Jim Jefferies join Arden and the Production Team to break down FANTASY SUITES! AI hackers!! Cenote injuries! Sea Hags! - Arden thinks they sabotaged Kelsey so they can keep her for Bachelorette! - Wells is the source of news for all things Paradise! - Jim thinks Kelsey looks like a good sw…
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With the NFL Combine now behind us, the NFL Draft talk is heating up. On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti has a conversation with the Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson to talk the quarterbacks at the top of everyone's board, the best non quarterback prospect, sleeper picks and how what certain teams do could screw everything up.…
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Platonic Life Partner and The Pod Captain Erin Foley and Doug Benson join Arden and the Production Team to break down Joey's HOMETOWNS!! Nice Dads! Nip Slips! Rancho Cucamonga! - Arden AND Erin AND Jim all think Kelsey's dad should be the Golden Bachelor! - Erin wants to see Arden on Wellbutrin! - Doug thinks ALL of the families are Kelsey's family…
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Whitney Hive rise up! Whitney and Brendan are BACK to break down the Canada episode of the Bachelor! Cold Plunges! Typical Canadians! Self Doubt! - Arden does NOT want to drink Elk Milk! - Whitney thinks that Joey needs more Champion Energy! - Brendan thinks Maria would be great for Bachelor Silverlake! All that plus........TWEET OF THE WEEK! See o…
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THE BACHELORETTE Katie Thurston and The Bachelorette of our hearts Erin Foley join Arden and the production team to discuss Joey's Canada date!! Jesse speaks French! Wet blanket group dates! Bro-Diego!! - Arden loves an activity but Cirque is too much! - Katie thinks Maria is giving big Bachelorette energy! - Erin perked up at the idea of going on …
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With the madness of March looming, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock talked about the state of WVU basketball for both the men's and women's programs. They discussed why things seemingly got worse after the upset win over Kansas and if there's anything that Josh Eilert can do to keep his job. Some possible options were brought up and Mike and Ethan ranked t…
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Jess and Evan Ambrose (hosts of Your Mom and Dad Podcast) join Arden and the production team to break down part two of Malta!!! Gen Z confidence! About to Trip into Falling into Liking him! Mother aka MOM!!! - Arden thinks Joey NEEDS her spunk! - Jess wants Leia's fashion approval!!! - Evan wants to fall into "Dada's Arms" of one of the contestants…
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Birthday boy Jim Jefferies and Gareth Reynolds join Arden and the production team to break down the Malta 2 on 1!!!! Sexy Canadians! Feeling Seen! Wheels of Sausage! - Arden wants to be the co-bartender of BIP with Jim! - Jim wants to show off his gorgeous hands to the world (but he needs to hide that pesky wedding ring)! - Gareth has Endo-Me-Tri-Y…
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Mike Asti talks to his Pittsburgh media colleague Nick Farabaugh about what Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator will mean for the Steelers. Is Smith the right guy to help save Kenny Pickett's career? Can Najee Harris, George Pickens, Dionate Johnson and other key offensive players thrive in Smith's offense? After covering the new OC, Mike and Nic…
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NYC BABYYYYY!! Arden is back in NYC with fan faves Seth Herzog and Jordan Carlos! Funky Cold Medina! Edwina as the moral compass! Fried Chicken Pool Parties! - Arden is BLOWN AWAY by the drone display that Joey and Jenn ignore!! - Seth can't believe how bad of a surfer Jenn is! - Jordan thinks Joey seems Poly! All that plus........TWEET OF THE WEEK…
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Wow!!! One for the record books! Dracula AND The Sentinel (aka Gareth Reynolds and Jerry Trainor) meet for the first time ever and make a SUPERNOVA. JERRRYTH! SISTERSSSSS!!!! HAMSTER PEELS! - Arden can NOT get it together throughout the WHOLLLLLE thing! - Gareth is trying DESPERATELY to get signed by Jerry's Talent Agency OVERBOARD (***they only do…
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Even though the news around the WVU football program has calmed in recent weeks, Mike Asti checked in with WKMZ earlier in the week. Asti appeared on the "Morning Spiel" with Alex Wiederspiel to talk Michigan winning the National Championship, Jim Harbaugh to the NFL and how the expanded playoff and new Big 12 will impact West Virginia's chances at…
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Jerry Trainor is BACK as the BORN AGAIN ROOKIE OF THE YEAR as we break down the season premiere of JOEY'S SEASON!!! Jerry meets our friend Whitney!!!! Horny girls club! How we DOIN'???! Philly sisters!!! - Arden wants to know how Jesse Palmer stays 44 forever! - Jerry thinks that HORNY is going to win in the end! - Whitney would have burned the env…
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Live from the Gateway Theater at the San Francisco Sketchfest Arden and Dr. Banana do a DRAFT PICK for Joey's season with Brayden Bowers, Erin Foley, Jacquis Neal, Doug Benson, and our friend Lori! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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As the Steelers prepare for their AFC Wild Card matchup with the Bills, Mike Asti was able to talk with one of longest tenured reporters on the Steelers beat. Asti spoke with Jim Wexell of 247's Steel City Insiders. They talked about the decision to keep rolling with Mason Rudolph, what that says about the future of the quarterback position, gettin…
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On this special show for our WVSN 'Holler' members, Mike Asti talks with key member of the WVU football 2024 class Kyle Altuner. Asti chats with the offensive lineman about why he picked West Virginia over other major programs, why he took it upon himself to be a leader for the class and help recruit other top players and what he needs to work on b…
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Mike Asti defends his recent column about what the 2023 WVU football season really means for the West Virginia program during an appearance on WKMZ. He also talks the Duke's Mayo Bowl and gives his thoughts about the bowl season in general. Click here to read Asti's full column on the 2023 WVU football season.…
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It's time. Mike Asti explains why it's finally time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin, even if that means firing their long tenured head coach. Asti offers this take while still respecting Tomlin's career and legacy, but realizing that legendary coaches have been fired and no one deserves a lifetime appointment no matter what.…
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Doug Benson, Brendan Smith and Mikey Kampmann join Arden and Katie to discuss the SEASON FINALE of BIP!!! ENGAGEMENT MANIA! RAVE WEDDINGS! KENNY'S TATTOO! - Arden would have people pleased her way into an engagement like Eliza! - Brendan wants to get a tattoo JUST like Kenny! - Doug got backed into by a WYATR fan at an arcade! - Mikey wonders if Bl…
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Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bill Kunstler, and Tess Barker join Arden and Katie to talk Bachelor in Paradise ep 9! Gilligan's Island Basketball! Limited prop budgets!!! Baby Jess! - Arden thinks Rachel keeps getting in her own way! - Mary Lynn wants a Kat John Henry pee wedding! - Bill is available to boss around! - Tess thinks Leslie rocked Gerry's world! …
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Lauren Lapkus, Rob Benedict and Shaun Diston join Arden and Katie to discuss the SEASON FINALE OF THE GOLDEN BACHELOR!! Eyerolls! Boots getting knocked! - Arden thinks Teresa was like a Rhesus monkey in the sac! - Lauren is IN on Jesse Palmer! - Shaun thinks they will be OVER ROVER in six months! - Rob thought Ava and Nanna Witherspoon are HERE for…
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The vibes are good during this holiday week for the Mountaineers. After giving his take on the Steelers firing Matt Canada, Mike Asti details the change in mood around the WVU program after responding from the Oklahoma loss with a convincing win over Cincinnati while talking to Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ. Asti also puts the overall season in perspect…
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Canadian Treasure and our fave pal Whitney join Arden and the Production Team to break down BIP!!!!! Stand up comedy??? Twerking pilots! Thoughtful Gen Z-ers! - Arden wants to know why know one has even seemed TEMPTED by the boom boom room! - Whitney thinks it's OK Olivia forgot Michael's name as she forgot some date's names too! - Mike thinks Tann…
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Now that it appears the dust has settled, it's time to full unpack everything concerning the Michigan scandal. Mike Asti talks with Gregg Henson, a radio host in Michigan, to discuss what actually went on, what advantage the Wolverines may have had, how it was all handled by the Big Ten and Jim Harbaugh's future. Mike also gets Gregg to offer his t…
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Rookies of the Year and RHONJ Superstars join Arden to talk Golden Bachelor FANTASY SUITES! Old shoes! Chode Feet! Theresas from New Jersey! - Arden is really praying that horny does not win this time! - Margaret does not believe it has been 20 gals! - Joe would not be afraid of a dead horse! All that plus........TWEET OF THE WEEK! See omnystudio.c…
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With only two games left in the regular season, Neal Brown is facing pressure to finish 2023 strong. Mike Asti talked to Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about what the loss to Oklahoma says about the West Virginia program and what the Mountaineers need to do to generate hope for the future. They also get into West Virginia native Jimbo Fisher being fired …
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BIP Bartender Wells Adams and Brendan Smith join Arden and the production team to break down BIP madnessssssssss! Hurricane Kat! Glitter Jess!!!! Coyote Cubs! - Arden thinks courtesy counts even with a tough childhood! - Wells has to clean up the glasses! - Brendan wants Wells to star in his show!! All that plus........TWEET OF THE WEEK! WANT MORE …
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On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti covered the most polarizing topics in Pittsburgh sports toady. To do this, he welcomed media colleague KDAKA's Josh Taylor. Mike and Josh discussed how Kenny Pickett should be viewed and evaluated at this point in his career, if Matt Canada has improved and should stay with Pickett long term and what's going …
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Secretary of State Paget Brewster and Doug "The Captain" Benson join Arden and the Production Team to talk KAT KAT KATTTTT!!!!!!!! Disgruntled ex-Girlfriends! Whispers in the Bathroom! Shady Kyleeeeeee! - Arden wants MORE WELLS!!!! -Paget thinks John Henry might have spent a little too much time underwater! - Doug thinks these dudes need to SLOW TH…
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