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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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As two champions are about to be crowned, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and Greorge "the Howitzer" Gerbo make their predctions and break down all of the intruguing storylines surrounding the NBA Finals and the NHL's Stanley Cup Final. How much pressure is on Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to finish the job? Are too many people discred…
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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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In the aftermath of the NFL Draft and in the midst of both the NBA and NHL postseasons, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the most interesting recent sports topics. They talk a new era in Pittsburgh, confusing draft decisions by the Falcons and Bills and which other NFL franchises have been making news one way or anot…
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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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On this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, the madness is continuing into April and a big trade might change the landscape of the NFL. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss the impact of the Bills trading Stefon Diggs to the Texans. They debate what this now means for both Buffalo and Houston. With the Final Four …
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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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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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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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With the madness upon us and the sports calendar hearing up, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo debate some of the most talked about sports topics of the day. They discuss if there's hope to fix the NBA All-Star Game and Slam Dunk Contest, if the new format to the College Football Playoff is more fair and what the Bears should…
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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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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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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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With the new year in full swing and already producing major news, the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show is back with its first show in 2024. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the changing NFL coaching landscape and what it means for the future of some franchises. Why does Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers make so much sense? Will…
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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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The hosts of the Burning Couch podcast, Matty Staudt and Steve Slaton, reunite after some time off. They excitedly discuss West Virginia's upcoming bowl game against UNC in the Mayo Bowl. Despite a rocky season, WVU persevered and earned this bowl bid. Maddy and Steve then lament the struggles of the WVU basketball team this year, facing eligibilit…
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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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As the dust and chaos of the final College Football Playoff rankings begins to settle, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" tackle every aspect of what the committee got wrong and what they actually got right. What's the real reason Alabama ended up getting in? What scenarios would have actuall led to Florida State being in the playof…
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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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On this holiday edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo gives thanks for plenty to talk about in one of the most active times on the sports calendar. The meat of this show covers the current College Football Playoff Rankings and then also tackles some other topics like the perception of Ja…
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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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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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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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Did the Mountaineers play their most complete game of the season against UCF? Mike Asti thinks so and discussed what that win did for the spirits of this WVU team as they head into another important matchup this week. Asti appeared on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to talk how did it in Florida and what they need to keep doing to beat BYU. The conversa…
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On this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss every angle of the Michigan scandal. They talk what it will mean for this season, its impact on a potential national title, how it compares to other similar scnadals throughout sports history and so much more. They then talked the sta…
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In this episode, Matty and Steve Slaton are back after a hiatus and are joined by their guest, Mike Asti. They discuss the recent Houston and Oklahoma State games and the disappointment surrounding them. They talk about of whether or not it is the coach's fault when players make mistakes on the field. Steve believes that while coaching plays a role…
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Can WVU rebound from such a devastating loss? As he does every week, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to talk about what coaches and players are saying happened in Houston and what to expect out of the matchup with Oklahoma State. 0:00 to 8:52 - Difference in Oklahoma State now compared to earlier in the season. 8:52 to 13:40 - Why this is…
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WVU is on a bye week, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about. As he does every week, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss several topics that followed the big win over TCU. Does West Virginia deserve to be ranked? What will they need to do to get in the top 25? Will the bye week be able to serve as a chance for the Moun…
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College football fans will never stop debating rankings, but how legitimate are the rankings people argue over? Well, on this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti was joined by someone who has been putting a lot of energy into trying to crowing a true 2023 champion without worrying about the past or any preconceived notions. Kelley Ford of KFordRatings.…
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WVU's TE Coach and son of the Mountaineers former Head Coach Bill Stewart joins Matty and Steve Slaton on the pod this week. They talk about growing up around the football program and how much it means for him to come back to WVU after a stint in Pittsburgh with the Steelers. What's the best and worst advice his Dad gave him, does he share any old …
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The NBA interupts Mike "the Buz-saw" and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo's regulargly scheduled Howiter and Buzz-saw Show with a star on the move. The guys hit every angle of the Damian Lillard trade, discssuing why Portaland preferred this deal to working with Miami, what Phoenix added and if the Bucks are now the title favorote. After talking all thi…
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Fresh off another win for WVU, Mike Asti was back on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to talk how the Mountaineers are doing this and what a victory over TCU could mean for the program. What's triggered this effort from the defense? Can West Virginia keep winning this gritty way? Will another big win prove the Mountaineers are actually legit contenders i…
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In this episode of the Burning Couch Podcast, hosts Matty Staudt and Steve Slaton discuss last week's BIG WIN over Pitt, Pat McAfee and the Rock praising WVU, West Virginia GAME DAY Life Hacks, and another edition of Play or Porn Star! Find us on Youtube for Clips of Every Episode https://youtu.be/Y08221DpRYI Thanks to our sponsor The Book Exchange…
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After conquering adversity and winning the Backyard Brawl over Pitt, the plan for WVU football has to be to keep winning as much as possible the rest of the season. WV Sports Now's Mike Asti talked to Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about if West Virginia can avoid a let down against Texas Tech and why the Red Raiders have owned the Mountaineers throughou…
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A rivalry as big as the Backyard Brawl extends beyond just the region. This meant Mike Asti appeared on Sirius XM’s Big 12 Today show to preview the game. Asti put the matchup into perspective, emphasized how much WVU and Neal Brown need the win and talked some key players to watch out for on Saturday night.…
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To continue the complete Sports Now coverage of the 106th edition of the Backyard Brawl, Mike Asti and Karl Ludwig got together to preview the game and discuss the storylines entering this particular matchup. Asti and Ludwig talked about what this year's game means to both Pitt and West Virginia, argued about when this rivalry game should be played…
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In this episode of the Burning Couch Podcast, hosts Matty Staudt and Steve Slayton are joined by Tony Caridi, the play-by-play announcer for the Mountaineers. They discuss the upcoming game WVU v/s Pitt in The Backyard Brawl. Tony not only gives his thoughts and the game, but give us a great new recipe as we bring back "Just The Tip" Plus a new gam…
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With the 2023 NFL season now underway, it's another wall-to-wall football edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike "Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo kickoff this show by talking intruguing stoylines surround this NFL season and then offer which teams they think will surprise and which ones will dissappoint. Expect to hear the n…
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This was a fun conversation from start to finish. Lindsay Rhodes, who many may know from NFL Network and now a host on Sirius XM Fantasy, joined Mike Drop to cover several key NFL topics as the season gets underway. Rhodes and host Mike Asti talked Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris, Saquon Barkley, the reality of the value o…
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This time Steve Slaton and Matty Staudt give their views on the WVU season opener with Penn State. Steve talks about what a big game is like for a player and gives his tips for an upset. Matty predicts a win and talks a lot about what he thinks it will take for that to happen. Plus, Steve plays a scrimage round of Player of Porn Star featuring the …
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West Virginia and Penn State might be two programs in different current situations, but they are also two programs with long histories meeting for the first time in three decades to ignite the 2023 season. Mike Asti and Joe Smeltzer break down the Mountaineers and Nittany Lions and how they see the game playing out. What will have to happen for WVU…
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Does WVU really stand a chance against Penn State? That was the theme of the conversation when WVSN's Mike Asti joined Cory Giger on his Sports Central show. Giger asked Mike about the markup of the West Virginia defense, what Neal Brown's strategy will be on offense and what the vibes have been like from the West Virginia perspective heading into …
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