The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show
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 his own unique takes on the world of sports. Follow on Twitter: @HowitzerBuzzsaw @Gerbo3 @MikeAsti11
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Live or Die with Your Decision (NFL Draft Recap, NBA, NHL Playoff Talk)
05/03/2024
Live or Die with Your Decision (NFL Draft Recap, NBA, NHL Playoff Talk)
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 sports talk one day, at a time....
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Seize the Day (Stefon Diggs Trade, MBB/WBB Final Fours)
04/04/2024
Seize the Day (Stefon Diggs Trade, MBB/WBB Final Fours)
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
02/23/2024
Some Things Will Never Change
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
01/26/2024
New NFL Coaching Landscape, Doc Rivers Steals Bucks Job
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 and taking over the Milwaukee Bucks. How did this happen? Is it fair or foul for the Bucks to fire a coach in the middle of a season while holding the second best record in the laegue? How much pressure is now on Rivers and the Bucks to win another title this year? New year, same HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time...
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Controversy Creates Cash (CFP Chaos, MLB Hot-Stove)
12/09/2023
Controversy Creates Cash (CFP Chaos, MLB Hot-Stove)
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 Yankees now back to where they should be - World Series contenders? Where will Shohei Ohtani end up and will his recent injury and break from pitching impact his future earnings at all? The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports talk, one day, at a time....
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Giving Thanks for Food and Football
11/22/2023
Giving Thanks for Food and Football
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 surrounding him actually wrong? Just how good are the Dolphins? Is Lamar Jackson having an overrated season? Which NFC team not named the Eagles has a real shot at making the Super Bowl? Are the Cowboys for real? And the show closes with a hot take about Bill Belichick's future. The HBS, conquering sports talk and appreciating Thanksgiving, one day, at a time....
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It's All About Perception
10/27/2023
It's All About Perception
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 start of the NBA season and it getting underway withot James Harden. When will Harden be dealt? Why is this different from when he's forced his way off teams in the past? Does Harden actually have a point this time? This show closes with a World Series preview. As always, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time...
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Dame on the Move, Jets Need to Act, CFB Rankings
09/29/2023
Dame on the Move, Jets Need to Act, CFB Rankings
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 things from Dame Time in Milwaukee, they go back to wall-to-wall football. What should the Jets do at quarterback? Why does Mike actually feel bad for Zach Wilson? Are the Cowboys in trouble? All that and so much more from the NFL. The show ends covering college football and debating if Notre Dame can still make a playoff run despite a loss, the expecations for Penn State and even who has had a better season so far and could earn a spot in the top 25 this week between the programs Mike and George cover professionally in West Virginia and Maryland. The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time...
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Contenders or Pretenders with Football in the Air
09/08/2023
Contenders or Pretenders with Football in the Air
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 names Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris, Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa, Dak Prescott and other discussed. In the second half of the show, Mike and George transition to college football and project the future for Deion Sanders and Colorado before debating how much of a true chance certain programs actually have. As always, but especially during football season, the HBS conquers sports radio, one day, at a time...
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'For the Brand' on Conference Realignment, Dan Snyder
07/29/2023
'For the Brand' on Conference Realignment, Dan Snyder
With college football undergoing another drastic shift conference wise, this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on everything imaginable when it comes to conference realignment. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo unpack topics that include the Big 12's stability, the next domino to fall after Colorado leaving the Pac-12, if WVU is now actually staying put, if the ACC can survive and so much more. After dissecting the latest in college sports, in particular college football, Mike and George talk what the end of Dan Snyder's reign of terror means for the future of Washington and if that will lead to another name change for the francise. They also get into the value of the running back postion before wrapping things up. As always, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time....
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The End of an Era at WVU and NBA Free Agency Talk
06/30/2023
The End of an Era at WVU and NBA Free Agency Talk
For those who haven't been living under a rock somewhere for the past week, you already know about what led to the end of the Bob Huggins era at West Virginia and Josh Eilert being named WVU men's basketball interim head coach. But with that said, do you really know everything that went on? On this special episodition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo dissect every bit of this story and discuss the current state of the West Virginia Mountaineers basketball program. Asti, who covers WVU professionally, offers incredible insight that he was able to rely on as part of his coverage. This is one conversation West Virginia fans do not want to miss and could likely learn from. After finishing up the WVU talk, Mike and George then flip the page to the national scene with a focus on the always wacky and wild NBA free agency towards the end of the show. Why does Mike feel bad for Chris Paul? Does Bradley Beal make the Suns better? What do the 76ers do now that James Harden wants another divorce?
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Don’t Disrespect Greatness
05/27/2023
Don’t Disrespect Greatness
As we inch closer to summer and crowning champions in the NBA and NHL, Mike "the Buzz- saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are here to break it all down. This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show starts off debating the futures of the eliminated NBA teams and what their futures look like. Has the Suns' window closed even with Kevin Durant still locked up? Are the 76ers better with or without James Harden? Then, Mike and George discuss Nikola Jokić's greatness. Mike argues why certain past narratives about Nuggets and their super-star were always unfair. The second half of the show moves to the NHL. Why are expansions franchises having so much success early in their existence? How much blame should Connor McDavid own for the Oilers falling short again? How impressive has the Panthers' postseason run truly been? All this and a Carmelo Anthony rant (cut to be released later) as the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time....
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2023 NFL Draft Recap: Predicting the Future, Avoiding Drama
05/01/2023
2023 NFL Draft Recap: Predicting the Future, Avoiding Drama
The NFL Draft often creates cockeyed optimism for NFL fans, and this year was no different. On this draft recap edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the big winners of the first round. Jalen Carter falling right into the lap of the Eagles, multiple running backs going in the first round, aggressive trading, some teams playing it safe, expect all that and much more. They then get into the impact of the Aaron Rodgers trade for both the Packers and the Jets and Mike explains why Lamar Jackson did not actually win his offseason battle with the Ravens. Before this show closes, Mike and George dive into the NBA and NHL postseasons. The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time....
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Madness and Movement Inside and Outside the Lines
03/31/2023
Madness and Movement Inside and Outside the Lines
The NCAA Tournament has reached its conclusion, but have some people had too much madness and not enough chalk? On this super episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss a wild March Madness, featuring a Final Four with no 1-2-3 seeds for the first time. Is it better for more teams to have their opportunity at a championship? Is this a rare occurrence or a long-term trend that should worry the traditionalists? In the back half, Mike finally has his say about the circus (or near-circus to George) surrounding Aaron Rodgers and his impending departure from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets. What could have been done by Rodgers to make life easier for his future team? How many parallels are there to Brett Favre's situation with the Pack 17 years ago? Does George think Rodgers has been lying in his many appearances talking about his decision? And now that Lamar Jackson and the Ravens appear headed for a break-up, will he get the guaranteed money that he thinks he's worth? It's a busted-bracket edition of the HBS, conquering sports talk, one day at a time...
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NBA Trade Deadline Mayhem, Super Bowl LVII Preview
02/10/2023
NBA Trade Deadline Mayhem, Super Bowl LVII Preview
You know it's been a wild week in sports when the Super Bowl takes a backseat to other news, especially even news concering the host city of where the big game is being played. On this super episode of the Howitzer and Buz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo disect the chaos that was the NBA Trade Deadline before giving their picks for Super Bowl LVII. Kevin Durant is a Sun. Kyrie Irving is in Dallas. The Lakers finally unloaded Russell Westbrook and added D'Angelo Russell among other pieces. Moves were made. The dynamic of the league has completely changed all over the NBA. Who do these deals mean for this postseason now? Why did the Nets end up trading KD even though he had 3 years left on his contract? Mike and George debate how much pressure is on Durant to deliver the Suns a chmapionship. How much better are the Lakers without Westbrook? Are there deals that should have been made that weren't? All that and much more when it comes to the NBA talk. The NBA hogs most of the show, deservingly so, but Mike and George do discuss the path to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for both the Eagles and Chiefs. Which people involved in the game can increase their legacy the most with a win? Which team is more likely to be able to return next year? It's a super edition of the HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time...
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Using Common Sense from One Year to the Next
12/31/2022
Using Common Sense from One Year to the Next
As the year comes to a close, it's time for Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo to discuss everything the holiday season sportd wise. The final epsode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast in 2022 opens with an idea on how to make the college football bowl season more interesting and what will happen to the bowl season when the playoff is expanded. The HBS then transitions into NFL talk and Mike explains why it's time for a major change in how teams are seeded fpr the postseason. Can George defend the need to honor division winners as high seeds even if non division champs have better records? There's more parity in the NBA than the laegue has experienced in a long time, but is that actually a good thing? Has Alexander Ovechkin already achieved GOAT status as far as scoring goals in NHL history even before breaking Wayne Greztky's all-time record? For the last time in 2022 and sure to continue in 2023, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, and one year, at a time...
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Making the College Football Playoff Less Complicated
11/29/2022
Making the College Football Playoff Less Complicated
As chaos takes over the sports world and the holiday season, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are back with another episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast. They start off by discussing the World Cup and if its success can lead to an increased interest in the MLS and professional soccer in the United States. Mike and George then get into the meat of this show, debating the college football rankings and how things will be different in the future 12-team playoff format. Also, expect some college basketball talk, in particular how good this West Virginia team really can be and which newly hired college football head coach has the easiest path to success. The HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time....
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It’s The Season of Holidays and Sports Debate
10/29/2022
It’s The Season of Holidays and Sports Debate
It's a favorite time of year on the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Halloween is here, Thanksgiving is fast approaching abd the college football season has reached a point it can warrant legislate discussions about the playoff. On this episode of the HBS, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo talk which teams have the inside track on getting in the playoff, which teams need help and which crazy scenarios could shake things up or screw over certain teams. This even then leads to a debate on schedule strategy by the teams they cover professionally in West Virginia and Maryland. After they are done talking college ball, they turn their attention to the NFL and discuss the current contenders and pretenders now a quarter plus of the way through the season. The show closes with their World Series picks and Mike defending Mike Trout as the debate between him and Bryce Harper gets new life with Harper doing the only thing Trout has never done - lead a team to a pennant. It's the HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time....
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State of WVU Football, Concussion Talk, Judge vs. Ohtani (U92 Reunion)
10/07/2022
State of WVU Football, Concussion Talk, Judge vs. Ohtani (U92 Reunion)
As part of a special edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show on the airwaves of U92 or WWVU-FM, Mike Asti and George Gerbo go at it like only they can. The show opens with a debate about the state of the West Virginia football program. Mike, who now covers the Mountaineers professinally, and fellow alum George, offer what type of expectations they feel should exist for WVU. After talking college football, they pivot to discuss concussions in football, in partucular the Dolphins handling of Tua Tagovailoa. The final segment includes putting the season's of both Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani into the proper perspective. Disclaimer: Before they embarked on professional careers in media, Mike Asti and George Gerbo worked at U92 or WWVU-FM, which is the college radio station at West Virginia University. The hosts of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast reunited on the U92 airwaves as part of the station's 40th anniversary celebration.
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Football is in the Air: CFP Expansion Talk, NFL Preview
09/11/2022
Football is in the Air: CFP Expansion Talk, NFL Preview
Are you ready for some football? Well, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo offer wall-to-walk football talk on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. First, they recap Mike's coverage of the Backyard Brawl between West Virginia and Pitt and what it says about college football. They then dive into a discussion about the expanded college football playoff and if an 8-team playoff would've made more sense than jumping to 12. In the second half of the show, they preview the NFL season and debate which teams will surprise and disappointment. Mike also offers his annual Aaron Rodgers rant. The HBS is still here, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time....
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Never Ending Chaos
07/16/2022
Never Ending Chaos
Expect talk of asinine drama and chaos on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo decade the future of college football in the midst of the latest realignment cycle, most notably for West Virginia and Notre Dame. They also discuss where Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be playing next season. Mike explains why the Nets shouldn’t give in and trade them and George tries to figure out a team that could actually offer enough for KD. The HBS, conquers sports talk, one day, at a time….
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LIV Your Best Life
06/17/2022
LIV Your Best Life
This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show touches on some controversial topics taking over the headlines. First, Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss the Deshaun Watson situation. Mike demands for the NFL to take a stance and they put their legal hats on to ponder what the eventual resolution will be and how the NFLPA will defend Watson. From one highly publicized scandal to one that’s a big deal to some and not to others. Is it fair to hold signing with LIV Golf against Phil Mickelson and other golfers? What impact can this have on the future of the PGA Tour? Mike delivers some phenomenal analogies in this segment. The show closes with a brief debate on Steph Curry’s legacy now that he has claimed a 4th NBA title and won that elusive Finals MVP. Live your best life, just like the Howitzer and Buzz-saw, who conquer sports talk, one day, at a time….
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The Season of Champions
05/28/2022
The Season of Champions
The unofficial start to summer means the NBA and NHL are narrowing down the postseason field and inching closer to crowning champions. It also means two champions Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo are here to discuss the remaining teams and matchups, and of course all the drama involved. How did the Warriors get back to yet another Finals? What do the Mavs need to help get Luka over the hump in the coming years? Do the Heat have enough overall to be a championship team? Are the Celtics really this good or did they just take advantage of a playoffs riddled with key injures? Mike and George answer those question and then debate if Kevin Durant’s legacy is negatively impacted by the Warriors success without him? The second half of the show becomes hockey talk with the discussion mostly focusing on the NHL finally getting a deep playoff run out of McDavid since it didn’t get one out of Crosby or Ovechkin this year and putting the possibility of a third straight Stanley Cup for Tampa Bay into the proper historical perspective. The championship caliber Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time…. Note: This show opens with a serious talk about the recent fatal school shooting tragedy in Texas.
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When Great Expectations Result in Great Failure
04/13/2022
When Great Expectations Result in Great Failure
Spring is in the air on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show with George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti. Mike opens the show by putting the final nail in the Lakers coffin with an obituary for one of the most disappointing teams in sports history. This then flows into a debate about the impact of this horrible season on Russell Westbrook’s legacy. After finally closing the book on the Lakers, Mike and George discuss the teams who actually made the playoffs or play-in. Can the Nets make a run all the way to the Finals? Which teams are on upset alert? Which players and coaches are under the most pressure? Dwayne Haskins’ sudden death and the MLB changes with the new season now underway, as the HBS continues to conquer sports talk, one day, at a time….
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March’s Madness
03/17/2022
March’s Madness
The madness of March doesn’t just refer to college basketball this year. This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on the recent NFL madness. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss Aaron Rodgers deciding to return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson surprisingly ending up in Denver, the Steelers signing Mitch Trubisky and other player movement and drama around the league. In keeping with the more traditional March sports topic, Mike and George offer their Final Four picks and talk possible NCAA Tournament upsets. The HBS, conquering sports talk and madness, one day, at a time…
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It’s All About Super Drama
02/17/2022
It’s All About Super Drama
This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on a super trade and the Super Bowl. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss the Nets and 76ers trading their disgruntled stars and debate several topics stemming from the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals. How much pressure is now on James Harden and Philadelphia? Will the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Harden big 3 Nets go down as the most disappointing big 3 in history? Mike analyses Ben Simmons’ comments from his introductory press conference in Brooklyn and explains why the Nets are actually now a better team. The second half of the show touches on the Rams second half comeback win to claim the franchises first title in Los Angeles. Does the way the game was officiated late place any controversy on the game? Now with a ring, where does Aaron Donald rank among the best defensive players ever? Did finally adding playoff success to his resume full of statistics make Matthew Stafford destined for the Hall of Fame? Death, taxes and the HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time….
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Baseball’s Hall of Hypocrisy
01/24/2022
Baseball’s Hall of Hypocrisy
Since two of the most controversial and polarizing players in baseball history are in their final year on the ballot, George Gerbo was granted his wish of Mike Asti previewing this year's Baseball Hall of Fame results. On this segment of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, they discuss the final ballot fates of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens while also debating what should happen with the rest of the ballot, especially those believed to have used steroids. Mike and George offer their opinions, try to make sense of the hypocrisy of the voters and dissect which players deserve to be enshrined, including some not getting nearly enough support. The Howitzer and Buzz-saw conquering sports talk, one day, at a time….
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When The NFL Gets Wild
01/15/2022
When The NFL Gets Wild
The holiday season may be over, but the NFL postseason is only just beginning. On this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo predict the NFL’s Wild Card Round and discuss which teams have the best chance at the upset and winning on the road. Mike also offers a rant on why no one should ever compare Antonio Brown to Terrell Owens. The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time….
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‘Tis the Season of Chaos
11/29/2021
‘Tis the Season of Chaos
‘Tis the season for the transitioning of holidays and sports chaos on the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo dive into the current college football landscape heading into the conference championship games and discuss which teams outside of the top 4 could still bust into the playoff. After talking about the action on the field, they then explain why Lincoln Riley made the right decision leaving Oklahoma for USC and which open jobs are the most attractive. George and an annoyed Mike also debate if the Lakers can get it figured out before closing the show with a big MLB free agency signing. The HBS conquers the holiday season and sports radio, one day, at a time….
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Knowing Right From Wrong
10/30/2021
Knowing Right From Wrong
This jam packed edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show covers everything from a serious scandal sending shockwaves across a sport and culture, to the crowning of champions during the most active time on the sports calendar. George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti opened the show touching on the aftermath from the investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks. Where does the NHL go from here? What more can be done in terms of holding people accountable? After that serious conversation, the show turns to everyone’s favorite Fall sports topic - debating college football and which teams have the insight track to the playoff. It also wouldn’t be a Fall episode without also talking about the World Series. Mike explains why you should be rooting for the Braves over the Astros despite the issues the public has with both franchises. The HBS, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time….
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