The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show

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

Episodes

May 3, 2024 113 mins

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 ...

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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 tourn...

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February 23, 2024 137 mins

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 w...

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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 att...

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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 playof...

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November 22, 2023 147 mins

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. 

Afte...

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October 27, 2023 115 mins

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 b...

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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 things from Dame Time in Milwaukee, they go back to wall-to-wall football. What should...

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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 names Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris, Justin Herbert, Tu...

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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...

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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 ...

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May 27, 2023 144 mins

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 an...

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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 m...

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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 ...

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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 Dalla...

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December 31, 2022 134 mins

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...

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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 ranking...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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