Best Mike Asti Podcasts (2024)

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WVU Mountaineers Football Season Preview with Mike Asti 51:10

17d ago51:10

51:10

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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Jason Kendall with Mike Asti 1:14:36

18d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

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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Why WVU vs. Kansas Is Must-Win Situation for Both Teams 43:05

2h ago43:05

43:05

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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The Truth About Steelers QB Situation, Outlook for Pitt Post Backyard Brawl 29:21

30m ago29:21

29:21

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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Why Should Anyone Trust Neal Brown, WVU? 27:36

2h ago27:36

27:36

To fully put the 2024 Backyard Brawl to rest, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock rant on Mountaineer Report about what happened that led to WVU blowing a 10-point lead in the final minters against Pitt and then speculate on the futures of Neal Brown and Jordan Lesley.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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Buck Williams with Clayton Trutor 52:19

15h ago52:19

52:19

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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Start of the Season REVIEW & The Backyard Brawl PREVIEW 24:08

8h ago24:08

24:08

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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Former Pitt LB Johnny Petrishen Helps Preview Backyard Brawl 1:04:47

6d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

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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2024 NFL Season Hall of Fame Plotlines 42:14

4d ago42:14

42:14

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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Meet Joe Brand - the Pittsburgh Penguins New Radio Play-By-Play 28:45

13d ago28:45

28:45

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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Learning About Albany Before WVU's Matchup with Great Danes 31:16

12d ago31:16

31:16

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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Should WVU Fans Still Trust the Climb? 27:21

15d ago27:21

27:21

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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Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers with Ian O'Connor 46:46

11d ago46:46

46:46

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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Talking Storylines, Keys to Game for WVU-Penn State 53:40

24d ago53:40

53:40

On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock preview WVU-Penn State to open the season with Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer. They talk the major storylines, key players, what's been going on with the spread and then give their picks.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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How Many 'Swing' Games Will WVU Play in 2024? 38:41

26d ago38:41

38:41

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.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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Breaking Down CFB Top 25, Talking NFL Drama Entering Season 1:37:05

21d ago1:37:05

1:37:05

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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Mike Asti Predicts Level of Difficulty for Each WVU Game 31:39

24d ago31:39

31:39

During an appearance on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel, Mike Asti designates each game on the WVU schedule as either one the Mountaineers will be the favorite, the underdog or one that could swing either way.By Mike Asti

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Playing Over/Under for WVU Defense, Basketball News 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock continue their game of WVU football over/under on this edition of Mountaineer Report. They project what type of season the key players on defense will have and discuss some big WVU basketball news.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated with Kyle Bandujo 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

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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Predicting WVU Player's Seasons with Game of Over/Under 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock play a game of over/under on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. They discuss if WVU stars like Garrett Greene, Jahiem White and several others with the over or under for some major statistical categories.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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Burning Couch Pre-Season 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

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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A Business-Like Attitude for WVU After Recent Scrimmage 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

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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Charlie Keller with Mark Shirk 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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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Dana Holgorsen Talking About WVU, Key Newcomers 28:28

1M ago28:28

28:28

This episode of the Mountaineer Report focuses on the past, present and future of the WVU football program. Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what former West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen had to say about his WVU exit before bring up some key freshman and transfer who could make an impact this season.…

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WVU Football Slighted, Basketball Winning Overseas 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss WVU football on the outside looking in of a major top 25 poll, the pros and cons of Aubrey Burks in a new role and both basketball programs enjoying some winning overseas.By Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

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WVU Football Vibe Check, Realistic Expectations for Garrett Greene 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

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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What to Watch for Early in WVU Football Camp 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

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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Julio Franco with Adam Darowski 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

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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Eddie George with Bryan DeArdo 57:53

2M ago57:53

57:53

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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Marc Gasol with Joe Mullinax 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

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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WVU Football Storylines for Fall Camp, CFB 25, Mountaineers in MLB 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

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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Paul Skenes' Greatness, USA Basketball Drama 1:39:30

2M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

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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Joe Carter with Not Gaetti 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Jim is joined by baseball twitter personality Not Gaetti (NG) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Joe Carter. First, Jim and NG cover the significance of Carter's ten 100+ RBI seasons and why the RBI should not be completely written off as a statistic of note (6:58). Next, they discuss Carter's 1993 World Series clinch…

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HOF MarketWatch: Steven Kwan and Blake Snell 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

Jim is buying Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan's HOF stock, as the AL batting leader (.361 BA) is set to start in left field for the American League in next week's all-star game. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Blake Snell's HOF stock, as the 2X Cy Young award winner has only managed to pitch 28.2 innings through seven starts while maintaining a 7.85 …

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Albert Belle with Justin Havens 50:11

3M ago50:11

50:11

Jim is joined by Justin Havens from the Baseball is Dead podcast break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Albert Belle. First, Jim and Justin cover Cleveland baseball in the 1990s and Belle's role as the cleanup hitter for their juggernaut offense (7:05). Next, they break down Belle's historic 50 home run, 52 double 1995 sea…

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Bill Bender Discusses Expectations for WVU, Pitt, Penn State in 2024 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

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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Who From the 2024 NBA Draft Class Will End Up in the HOF? 1:10:33

3M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Jim runs through his yearly exercise of trying to predict the five players from the NBA Draft who have the best odds of ending up in the Basketball HOF based on their NBA potential and team fit (3:02). Then, Jim welcomes POF's College Basketball Insider Shannon Miloch to talk through the new two-day draft format, top players from the draft, and dra…

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Aaron Judge HOF Stock Up Big. Cody Bellinger, Not So Much 14:43

3M ago14:43

14:43

Jim is buying New York Yankee Aaron Judge's HOF stock as he continues his June rampage at the plate (Four home runs, 1.550 OPS in his last six games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Cody Bellinger HOF stock, as the Chicago Cubs center fielder has lost his power at the plate (one extra base hit in his last 13 games).…

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Mike Asti on Vibe Change, Increased Expectations Around WVU Football 11:57

3M ago11:57

11:57

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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RIP Willie Mays 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Willie Mays passed away last Tuesday at the age of 93. One of the undisputed greatest players to ever play baseball, Jim first dives deep into Willie's career and attempts to define his legacy (11:57). Then, Jim discusses how Willie and Roberto Clemente are the greatest artists to grace a baseball diamond and just how much Mays reminds Jim of late …

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Remembering Willie Mays + Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving HOF Stock 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. The full Mays tribute podcast will be released Monday, but Jim covers what it was like finding out about Mays passing at Wrigley Field as Cubs played the San Francisco Giants. Then, Jim covers the rising HOF stock of Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, as well as why he is selling off a few shares of Kyrie …

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Dave Dameshek Delivers Hot Pittsburgh Sports Takes 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

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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Magglio Ordóñez with Dave "Wando" Wandolowski 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB right fielder Magglio Ordóñez. First, Jim and Wando discuss Ordóñez's performance in Game 4 of the 2006 ALCS (13:51). Next, they discuss how Magglio compares favorable to HOFer Tony Oliva, just how rare having a .309 career batting ave…

4M ago17:53

17:53

Jim is buying Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale's HOF stock following his resurrection from the dead (8-1, 2.12 ERA, 78 Strikeouts). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Michael Conley HOF stock following the Minnesota Timberwolves being knocked out of the playoffs on Thursday. A championship ring was the Hail Mary Conley's HOF case needed and that door h…

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