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...

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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.... 

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.   

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.... 

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…. 

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…. 

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.