No Pressure, No Diamonds (NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final Preview, More)
The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
Release Date: 06/06/2024
NFL, CFB Contenders or Pretenders, Ohtani Appreciation
The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
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 No. 3 behind the SEC and Big Ten between the ACC and Big 12? The show ends with a brief MLB postseason preview and appreciating the greatness of Shohei Ohtani. As always, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a...
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Breaking Down CFB Top 25, Talking NFL Drama Entering Season
The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
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 watch based on their intial ranking. They then move from college to the NFL to debate if the Steelers truly have a quarternack competition and if Brian Flores deserved the shot fired his way by Miami Dolphina quarterback Tua...
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Paul Skenes' Greatness, USA Basketball Drama
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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 epic rant directed at Kawhi Leonard after USA Basketball and the Clippers decided it's best for him to not play in the Olympics. Why did USA Basketball snub Jaylen Brown and bring in his Celtics teammate Derrick White to replace...
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No Pressure, No Diamonds (NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final Preview, More)
The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
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 discrediting the Mavericks' chances to win the title? Mike also puts Kyrie Irving's journey to another Finals in perspective. Over in the NHL, can Connor McDavid and the Oilers do what they have to do to beat Florida and lift the Cup? Does ALL...
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Live or Die with Your Decision (NFL Draft Recap, NBA, NHL Playoff Talk)
The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
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 another. The conversation then moves to the playoffs and the futures of eliminated teams like Phoenix, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Are we just destined for a Nuggets-Celtics Finals? Which Stanley Cup Final matchup is best for NHL? The HBS, conquering...
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Seize the Day (Stefon Diggs Trade, MBB/WBB Final Fours)
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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 now here, who will win the men’s and women’s national titles? Has the women’s tournament been more interesting? The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time…
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Some Things Will Never Change
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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 do with Justin Fields. Before the end of this jam packed show, Mike is presented with the resurfacing of Carmelo Anthony and George Karl's beef.
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New NFL Coaching Landscape, Doc Rivers Steals Bucks Job
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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 Bill Belichick find a job or be forced to sit out the year? Which open jobs are attractive and which ones are bad siuations? After talking NFL coaching, Mike and George close the show with coaching drama in the NBA. Doc Rivers is back...
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Controversy Creates Cash (CFP Chaos, MLB Hot-Stove)
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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 playoff? Can FSU try to claim a National Championship despite not being part of the playoff? They truly get into it all. And then when the football debates are finally over, the HBS closes up shop with some MLB Hot-Stove talk. Are the...
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Giving Thanks for Food and Football
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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 James Franklin and the downward spiral of season for Deion Sanders and Colorado. After filling up on the college talk, they trasnition to discuss NFL. The Bills have been disappointing, but Mike defends Josh Allen. Why is the narrative...
info_outlineAs 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 discrediting the Mavericks' chances to win the title? Mike also puts Kyrie Irving's journey to another Finals in perspective.
Over in the NHL, can Connor McDavid and the Oilers do what they have to do to beat Florida and lift the Cup? Does ALL of Canada really want Edmonton to bring the Stanley Cup back to the country for the first time since 1993?
This episode closes with a look at MLB incorporating Negro League statistics into its records and why it now calls into question what should happen with other major pro leagues around the world across sports.