The Burning Couch
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!
Episodes
December 19, 2023 • 28 mins
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 eligibility issues and blowout losses. However, they remain hopeful the team can turn things ar...
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October 26, 2023 • 35 mins
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, many factors contribute to mistakes during a game. Overall, they discuss the need f...
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September 30, 2023 • 37 mins
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 Steve Slaton stories, and what are his thoughts on Coach Neal Brown and this years Mo...
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September 23, 2023 • 22 mins
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!
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September 14, 2023 • 37 mins
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 game, "Do The Eat S" Find out whats going on and check out the show!
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September 1, 2023 • 24 mins
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 roster of the Penn State Nitany Lions. Don't forget to use the code "BURNINGCOUCH" to...
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August 30, 2023 • 53 mins
Steve Slaton & Matty Staudt ARE BACK! This week on The Burning Couch Podcast, Steve and Matty give their thoughts on the BIG 12, recent WVU Mountaineers News, and invite Mike Asti on the show! Mike Asti, Managing Editor at WV Sports Now gives a deep dive on the Football Season and previews EVERY SINGLE game this upcoming 2023-24 season!
Finally, we end the show with YOUR FAVORITE segment of PLAY OR PORN STAR!
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June 1, 2023 • 12 mins
WVU BASEBALL WINS THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP! WE WILL BE TRAVELING TO KENTUCKY FOR THE REGIONALS, CHECK OUT THE FIRST GAME ON FRIDAY JUNE 2ND. PAT WHITE IS MAKING AN IMPACT WITH THE LA CHARGERS, CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE AND MORE HERE:
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May 10, 2023 • 48 mins
After a slur was thrown out by WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins, his job may be in jeopardy. Matty and Steve are joined by Mike Asti, and how the incident has caused a divide within the fanbase. There are no winners here, but let some WVU baseball distract us from the madness. The Mountaineers are on a hot streak on the diamond! We end with a brand new game.
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April 20, 2023 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Burning Couch podcast, Matty and Steve Slaton discuss the disappointing performance of the WVU basketball team. They also introduce James, one of the show's associate producers. They talk about his amazing story, which began at West Virginia University. Additionally, Vince is absent from the show, as he is working at his job at NBC Sports.
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April 7, 2023 • 37 mins
WVU Fans! This week Matty and Steve discuss the show’s history and what it’s been like to be apart of it. The Pat Mcafee Show is all WVU recently so we take a listen! Future plans are touched on as well, you won’t want to miss it.
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March 29, 2023 • 48 mins
In this episode, Steve and Matty welcome our favorite guest Tony Caridi back to the show. The voice of the mountaineers shares his knowledge of Mountaineer basketball, his professionalism as a commentator and his mentorship of both Matty and Steve.
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March 24, 2023 • 37 mins
On this weeks episode, Matty and Steve discuss the recent loss of WVU in March Madness to Maryland. The disappointment from the outcome, the horrible calls from the refs, and Bob Huggins future are all key points we hit on. Despite the loss, WVU fans stay optimistic about next year.
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March 2, 2023 • 28 mins
Test your culinary knowledge and see who can "stand the heat" in the Burning Couch cooking quiz!
March Madness will be here before we know it! NFL Star Steve Slaton and podcaster of the year Matty Staudt talk about the West Virginia Mountaineers, their upcoming game against Kansas, and the emotions of college basketball. They discuss the importance of effort over talent and how West Virginia's win against Iowa State was a thing of ...
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February 23, 2023 • 42 mins
WVU Fans! We're back with another episode of The Burning Couch! Mike Asti joins us to talk about the progress of the WVU basketball program and plays a fun game at the end. Support the show by going to https://www.bookexchangewv.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4Torihw47H-NZG0UXkBp3YvA5SpAFod3RQlOIaIUAN8X23z1LJUeVzVubxoCNF0QAvD_BwE and using the code "BURNING COUCH" for 25% off!
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February 9, 2023 • 38 mins
WVU fans! Matty and Steve talk about the current state of Men's Basketball, touch on some football news, and conclude with a new game put on by Producer Vince Lontz! Not gonna want to miss this one Mountaineer fans.
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January 25, 2023 • 32 mins
WVU Fans! The Burning Couch is back in 2023 with a whole lot to catch up on. Matty and Steve look at the progress of WVU basketball, the transfer portal, and Neal Brown's recent press conference. All this and a new game at the end that you won't wanna miss!
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December 15, 2022 • 33 mins
WVU Fans? What do you want for Christmas? We want some wins! Matty and Steve share what they want from Santa this year, how the transfer portal is looking, and what's going on with Sponsors. You don't wanna miss it!
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December 8, 2022 • 48 mins
WVU Fans! Beat Writer at WVSportsNow Mike Asti joins our show to talk about the changes made in the athletic department at West Virginia. He gives us his opinion on the QB controversy, and we end with a classic: Player or Pornstar!!!
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November 23, 2022 • 43 mins
Mountaineer fans, your favorite basketball legend John Flowers joins the show. He talks about his craziest stories during his college days, his pitch to become WVU's new AD, and we end with a classic!
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