Will the Thunder become a dynasty? How much will Tyreese Haliburton's injury impact next season? 

Does Kevin Durant make the Rockets a title contender? What other moves stand out so far in what's expected to be a crazy NBA offseason? 

Can Florida keep their dynasty going? Are we witnessing the beginning of the end of Connor McDavid in Edmonton? What can the Oilers do to actually get him a Stanley Cup? 

Mike also defends McDavid from those blaming him for not winning it all yet. 

The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this finally Connor McDavid and the Oilers' year? Has Florida run out of gas despite getting back to a third straight Cup Final? Asti even argues why McDavid shouldn't blamed if Edmonton does fall shy once again. 

Gerbo brings up his issues with this year's NBA playoffs and Asti explains why Oklahoma City and Indiana are winning thanks to their depth, but it's been clear the Thunder are the best team all season. 

The HBC gets ready to crown a couple champions as they conquer sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of course, they talk Shedeur Sanders' fall and why he's just not a first round type of player. Mike defends the Steelers passing on Sanders and why it taking a pass rusher made more sense. 

Did the Browns made a garve mistake in trading away a chnace to draft Travis Hunter? Why is Abdul Carter bust proof? Which teams won the round and which others made some confusing moves? 

The HBS conquered draft talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They first tackle why the lack of a true Cinderella sstory is not hurting the NCAA Tournament and which teams have the inside track to keep on dancing. Then, they spend the last hour of the show discussng the coaching movement, namely what went on at West Virginia and what's still unfolding at Maryland. 

The HBS, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, they offered their recap of Super Bowl LIX, explained why the Eagles win shouldn't be viewed as an upset and talked which franchise is more lilely to be back in the Super Bowl next year. 

Next, they discussed the trade that shocked the sports world and sent the NBA into chaos. Mike explainds why the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic could become basketball's Babe Ruth trade and they go over every angle of the move from all sides. 

They cap off the NBA Trade Deadline segment with Jimmy Butler on the Warriors and why the Suns are simply screwed. 

This show ends with international hockey talk. Is the 4 Nations Face-Off a win for the NHL? Does the United States have a chance claim the title or is Canada simply destined? 

The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They opened the show wrapping up the first season with the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. The show then pivoted to the drama of the day, discussing the situation between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler. 

The latest Baseball Hall of Fame class and Super Bowl picks conclude the second hour. 

Now in a new year, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" discuss the chaos of the transfer portal before debating the College Football Playoff. 

They then close the show covering the NBA ratings being down and the NFL now offering games on Christmas Day. 

For the last time in 2024, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day and year, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's going on with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers?! A team that entered the season with high expectations has been a dumpster fire of drama? Who's to blame and is there a leak causing extra problems on the team? 

Alexander Ovechkin will be missing 4-6 weeks, but he's going to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal mark nonetheless. Mike and George discuss his place in hockey and sports history. Mike even drops a hot take about an Ovechkin vs. Gretzky debate! 

This episode closes with yet another debate about the College Football Playoff rankings. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the baseball talk, they end the show discussing the latest NFL storylines and debating the best teams in both the AFC and NFC. 

The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tagovailoa. 

The HBS conquers sports talk, especially during football season, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Leonard? 

The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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… 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports talk, one day, at a time…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show closes with George asking Mike his insight on Ben Roethlisberger’s future and if there’s any validity to Aaron Rodgers flirtation with the Steelers. The HBS conquers sports radio, one day, at a time….  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First off, they debate how the league is handling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and if the NFL will be able to avoid a season of chaos schedule wise again. Mike then forces George to ponder a potential doomsday effect in the NFL’s current plan. 

The second half of the show is all about previewing what could happen on the field. Could this year’s rookie quarterback class be one of the best? Should a rookie quarterback be thrown right to the fire or is it best if he is able to sit and wait? Which 2020 playoff teams are vulnerable of falling off? Which struggling teams have a chance to come out of nowhere and contend? 

Mike goes on an Aaron Rodgers rant to close this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before closing this show, Mike and George analyze the wild movement in both MLB and the NBA, highlighted by yet another Russell Westbrook debate and if he can possibly fit with LeBron James. Hint: Mike says no way. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike explains how the Suns have been just as lucky as they’ve been good while George belittles the Bucks chances. What would a title mean for Chris Paul’s legacy? Would the Suns still be in the Finals if Kawhi Leonard was healthy for the Clippers?  Before closing the show, they discuss Carey Price and then compare the Lightning’s two-year run to the NHL’s last two back-to-back champions. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Islanders success actually bad for the NHL? How much will another Stanley Cup Final appearance enhance Marc-Andre Fleury’s legacy? Which teams who failed to advance are now under the most pressure to get over the hump next season?  Can Kevin Durant lead the Nets to the NBA Finals without help from Kyrie Irving and James Harden? What will a Finals appearance mean to Chris Paul’s career? 

Mike and George answers those questions and so much more, as the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports radio, one day, at a time…. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With NBA and NHL postseasons underway, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti break down the key series and discuss some surprises and upsets to this point. In the NHL, they compare the Penguins recent early exits to the Capitals first round disappointments of their own. Who’s to blame? Will there be big changes in D.C. and Pittsburgh? They also offer their thoughts on the teams advancing and the true favorites to lift the Stanley Cup.  Can anyone in the East stop the Nets? Do the 76ers have a real shot? Which West teams can make a deep run? Is this the first postseason in a long time LeBron James isn’t dealing with tons of pressure? 

The show closes with Mike reiterating his “you can’t win in the playoffs with Russell Westbrook as your to player” stance while George tries to defend the Wizards. As usual, the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They also touch on some old faces in new places before diving into the controversy surrounding the decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta. Mike points out the real reason he believes MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred decided to move the game and the hypocrisy involved. Why was Colorado picked as the new location of this year’s event over the more obvious choice of Milwaukee? How could the situation have been handled better? Why has the NBA been offered a pass for allowing Atlanta to host their All-Star Game? Will Atlanta earn the game at some point in the not too distant future? 

The show closes with a recap of the NCAA Tournament, an explanation on what led Baylor to claim its first men’s national title and if a program like Gonzaga will ever win it all. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a March Madness edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports madness isn’t exclusive to college basketball tournaments. The NFL is providing some offseason madness with several key players looking to find new teams. Where will J.J. Watt sign? And where SHOULD J.J. Watt sign? Sorry Steelers fans, but Mike explains why Pittsburgh shouldn’t sign the future Hall of Famer. Will Russell Wilson be traded? All those questions and more are answered. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Super Bowl talk, the show then transitions into the NFL as a whole with a focus on some quarterbacks who have been in the news lately. How much better does Matthew Stafford make the Rams? What lessons should be taken from the Rams trading Jared Goff? George and Mike then debate if any of other notable quarterbacks fed up with their current situation will actually be traded, focusing on Aaron Rodgers and his future in Green Bay. 

It’s a super (bowl) edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once the trip down memory lane was over, it was time to break down a major trade in the NBA. What message does James Harden finally getting his wish send to other NBA super-stars who are unhappy with their current team? Who’s mostly to blame for his time in Houston not resulting in a trip to the NBA Finals? Is it now championship or bust for the Nets? Can Harden fit in with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the court or is this a big 3 that’s headed for drama and chaos? The Howitzer and Buzz-saw debate which future Hall of Famer needs to take a backseat and be the third option. Mike even explains to George how the media may play role and how this team develops. 

The NBA may have stole a headline from the NFL for a day, but the NFL is never quiet news wise, especially as teams not still playing for a trip to the Super Bowl are dealing with the aftermath of their season. Can Deshaun Watson follow Harden and get himself out of Houston? Why is it tougher for an NFL player to control his destiny? And if Watson is traded, where will he end up? Mike also details the busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, one that seems to currently have more questions than answers, as well as, what the future may look like for one of the NFL’s marquee franchises. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show has been conquering the podcast world of sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NFL gearing up for its postseason, what are the pros and cons to the new format? Has Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin exposed one major issue with only awarding the number one seeds a bye in the first round? Which teams are poised to go on a deep run in the playoffs and which previously elite teams are on upset alert? George and Mike debate if teams with nothing to gain should play hard and not rest stars in Week 17 solely to hurt a rival? Mike explains which team and player have the most pressure to show up in January. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show enters 2021, still conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To start things off, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss the lack of consistency in the NFL’s decisions to postpone some games and not others. Mike and George give their thoughts on what options the NFL now has to get through this season and postseason. As has become the norm, the Pittsburgh Steelers have found themselves involved in more COVID drama than any other team, which allows Mike to offer his insight as someone who covers the team professionally. 

The conversation shifts to the NBA offseason in second half of the show. Who, if anyone, won the Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade? While the Wizards are undoubtedly more entertaining, are they really that much better? How much drama could erupt between Bradley Beal and Westbrook? Does Wall have a chance to revive his career in Houston and how does this move impact the future of James Harden? 

All that and more on the HBS, which conquers sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this HBS: Mike and George discuss how the college football playoff committee will handle a very bizarre season, especially now with Trevor Lawrence missing games because of COVID.  To close the show, the Dodgers World Series title is put in its proper context while also debating what happened with Justin Turner’s positive test and if he should face any punishment. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, who covers the Steelers professionally as part of his career, details how the Pittsburgh perspective during the week the Steelers learned their game with Tennessee would be moved to a later date. 

They then pivot to talk NBA Finals and offer some deserving praise to the NHL for finishing its season without any issues. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some major conferences opting out of playing in the Fall and others attempting to push forward, George and Mike talk in-depth about who really has the power and the motivating factors around each decision. Will any teams go rogue and try to play against the wishes of their own conference? Can college football work in the Spring? Mike says absolutely...not. 

While college football's immediate future is still in doubt, the NHL and NBA are finally in the midst of their respective playoffs. Which teams are benefitting the most from the bubble playoffs? Why have there been so many upsets? 

Lastly, MLB is playing, but far from having success doing so. Should the season be continuing in light of so many positive cases? 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that it’s official that the Redskins name has been retired, what should their new moniker be? George feels it will be the Washington Warriors while Mike argues for Redtails because of the necessity for an historic franchise to be more unique. Will any other sports team be forced to change its name? How much longer can Cleveland’s MLB franchise be called the Indians?

With sports on the horizon of returning, which league has the best chance of succeeding and completing its season? What did each league get right with its COVID plan and what did each league get wrong?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a shocking development, the NHL is actually out in front with a plan to return. Mike explains why he feels the NHL over-complicated things and the guys also discuss how this plan could impact the next season. 

Like it or not, the NHL at least announced a plan, something the NBA has not yet done (when this show was recorded). What should the NBA do? And is there any validity to the rumor of a play-in tournament and changing the matchups all together?

Does Mike convince George of his "scrap it" philosophy by the end of the show? MLB's war between owners and players may help. Will there be baseball at all?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which does Mike feel failed the draft despite drafting a quarterback? George and Mike dissect every aspect of why the Packers trading up to select Jordan Love makes no sense and then debate moves Mike says the Steelers should have made. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike other leagues, the NFL is still generating news. In fact, the NFL is mostly keeping to its off-season calendar and several key players have changed teams, most notably Tom Brady. What could next season be like for Brady and the Buccaneers? What other moves will have the greatest impact?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL as we know it may change drastically if the newly proposed collective bargaining agreement goes into effect. Mike and George discuss which side between the owners and players is getting the better end of the deal and how a 17th week and new playoff format could impact the league. 

In other news, the Astros now aren't the only ones talking about their cheating. With so many prominent players speaking out and directing so much venom at the Astros, will things get even uglier once the season starts? How will the legacy of those implicated in the sign stealing scandal be viewed in comparison to those with a cloud looming over them for steroid use?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another cheating scandal is taking over Major League Baseball, this one putting recent championships in question and costing three managers their jobs, including one just hired a few months ago. The first hour of the show is full of analysis and debate on a scandal that's been transcending the sport. Where do the Astros, Red Sox and Mets go from here? How widespread has sign-stealing been throughout the history of the game? Should any of the players also face punishment? Mike also ponders why fans and those in the baseball community seem to have more of an issue with sign stealing than they do steroid use and compares the aftermath of this scandal to how scandals of the past were handled.  

In the second hour of the HBS, George and Mike discuss the NFL playoffs and predict which teams will represent the AFC and NFC in the Super Bowl. Which team has been the best all season? Which team has the most pressure to win? Which team is least likely to actually win it all if they earn the right to play in the big game? 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, now in a new year AND new decade, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike past years, there's not that much controversy with which teams made the college football playoff. With that said, George and Mike cover how close other teams were to getting in. Over in the NFL, are the 49ers getting screwed simply because of the division format? Mike explains how his plan to abolish divisions in both college football and the NFL will actually lead to a more fair system. 

They even cover some controversy in the NHL and MLB hot-stove news before a bow is put on the gift that is this edition of the HBS, which conquers sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the HBS, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti recap the World Series, putting the Nationals title in the proper perspective. They also cover the first college football playoff rankings of the season and what they mean for the rest of the season. 

Disclaimer: this show was recorded before week 11 of the college football season, therefore before Penn State’s loss to Minnesota. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did one of the best receivers in history turn into the seemingly mentally unstable lunatic we’ve become all too familiar with lately? Will AB’s business ever boom on the field again? Mike offers a unique perspective of his time covering AB in Pittsburgh. 

The NFL season is underway, with or without Antonio Brown. Several teams are already dealing with a loss of a key player, most notably the now Mason Rudolph led Steelers. The show closes as Mike revisits two of his famous rants on Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From one star athlete who retired earlier than many expected, to a couple others trying to keep playing as long as possible. While Dwight Howard is getting a chance to save his career, Carmelo Anthony is still left unsigned. Mike explains why the Lakers adding Howard can actually work out and argues a case why Carmelo deserves the same opportunity. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which newly formed duo is the best? Los Angeles is home to two favorites, but who is better between the LeBron James and Anthony Davis combo on the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard and Paul George's Clippers? What will Chris Paul's future be in the league? Did any team or move fly under the radar? 

After dealing with all the NBA craziness, George and Mike close another gold quality show by touching on some controversial news coming out of both the NFL and MLB. Mike tears into Packers CEO Mark Murphy for his hypocrisy over the the NFL schedule and then the guys debate if we will ever see one franchise call two cities (and two countries) home. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does winning a championship now give Toronto have a shot at keeping Kawhi Leonard? Is this the end of the Warriors dynasty? Would Golden State have won again with a healthy Kevin Durant and/or Klay Thompson? Could KD actually now return to the Warriors since they couldn't win without him? How does his injury effect the plans of the Clippers, Knicks and Nets? Did trading for Anthony Davis make the Lakers the favorites? George and Mike answer these and many other questions looming over the NBA offseason. 

Much like the Raptors, the St. Louis Blues won their first title in franchise history. Will the way the Blues won the Stanley Cup lead to a change in how the rest of the league builds a team? 

This episode closes with a debate on how the U.S women's soccer team is acting while dominating World Cup competition. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, they discuss one of the most asinine draft lotteries in history. Mike explains that even though there’s a wide belief of past conspiracies, the NBA did not get their way this time. Will Zion Williamson try to avoid actually playing for the Pelicans? Where do the Knicks go from here?

The focus then shifts to the disfunction of the Lakers, and how one of the most sports storied franchises can get back on a track on the right (and non-asinine) track. Who’s to blame? What could LeBron have done to avoid things getting this out of hand and what can he do now? How does the situation with Zion in New Orleans tie into the Lakers potentially turning things around?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports radio, especially when asinine, one day at a time….

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Tiger Mania, George and Mike focus on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, most notably two surprising upsets. Where does the Blue Jacket's shocking sweep of the Lightning after their historic regular season rank among the biggest upsets in NHL history? Did the Penguins, and the rest of the hockey world, just simply overlook the Islanders?

While these Cinderella stories have certainly been the story of the playoffs so far, Mike tweeted that they might not actually be best for the league. This then triggered outrage across Twitter. Mike defends his claim that it's actually better for the NHL, as it is any league, to have its top stars like Sidney Crosby or Alexander Ovechkin, big markets and great teams in the playoffs as long as possible. Does George agree with this perspective or will he side with Mike's trolls? 

Find out on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, which conquers sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though there are many Cinderella potentials in the field, will chalk still end up advancing to the Final Four? How much of a disappointment would it be if Duke doesn’t at least win their region? Would Duke have still been awarded the number-one overall seed without Zion Williamson? Can Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas, Villanova and other perennial tournament juggernauts quietly move through the competition? Which teams are on early upset alert?

It might be the offseason but that doesn’t stop the NFL from owning the headlines. George and Mike try to make some sense of the Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns, and which other moves can have an immediate impact? Is it crazy to call Cleveland a favorite?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering the MADNESS of sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though the Steelers FINALLY realize they need to move on from their superstar receiver, actually trading him could be easier said than done. While George feels AB’s recent antics are isolated incidents, Mike details how how everything got so out of control. Where will AB end up? Exactly how insane is he? What will a future without both Bell and AB look like for the Steelers?

As the NFL drama dominates the headlines, the MLB hot-stove is heating up. How many years will Manny Machado actually play for the Padres? Why have MLB free agents had trouble finding new teams? How will this offseason impact Mike Trout? Are the Phillies actually making a mistake going after Bryce Harper?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show - conquering sports radio, one day at a time….

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While there's an argument the NFL is coming off its best Conference Championship Weekend ever, it wasn't without controversy. Did the refs screw the Saints out of a trip to the Super Bowl? Should pass interference now become reviewable? Bill Belichick and Tom Brady it again, winning the AFC once again. Are the NFL's current overtime rules fair? George offers a suggestion for improvement while Mike argues overtime in the NFL has come a long way and things are in fact fair as things are. 

The second half of the show includes a debate over the National Baseball Hall of Fame. What prompted the voters to finally award someone 100% of the vote any why was Mariano Rivera that guy? Was justice served finally electing Edgar Martinez? Did Roy Halladay deserve to go in on the first ballot or did his death trigger sympathy votes? And why was Mike Mussina overlooked for so long? Mike also articulates why the percentages of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens indicate they will likely never be elected by the writers. 

It's another edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw, which conquers sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They discussed Will Grier’s decision to not play in WVU’s bowl game and if star players skipping bowl games will lead to a drastic change in the bowl system. The guys then moved from college to the pros, covering some of the latest NFL news as the regular season comes to a close. Mike gives his insight on who’s to blame for the Steelers troubles and predicts the fallout.

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UCF fans spent the weekend yelling to Mike that they deserve to be in the college football playoff. Mike explains why strength of schedule matters and why UCF doesn't deserve anything. Sidney Crosby is still the best in the world, even though the stats may argue in the favor of Connor McDavid.

The Red Sox may go down as one of the best teams ever, but is there pressure on the Dodgers to finally deliver a championship? 

"That's one magic loogie." The famous Seinfeld line sums up the NBA's spitting incident well. Did Rajon Rondo intend to spit on Chris Paul? Were the suspensions enough? The Buzz-saw says the Rockets are a volcano ready to erupt. 

Which NFL teams have been surprisingly bad so far this season? How quickly can Jon Gruden turn things around now that the Raiders have stockpiled draft picks? With Drew Brees breaking a major all-time record, is it possible he's underrated historically? George and Mike go back and forth on why many still place Brees below several legendary quarterbacks with similar resumes. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate gets underway as Mike defends a tweet of his that brought him some hate. Mike claims Cam Newton has reached a point of being overrated while George serves as Cam’s defense.

Is there a resolution in sight to the stricter roughing the passer calls? Will this drag out for years like the catch rule issue did?

This gold quality broadcast ends with some MLB playoff talk. Which playoff teams are the most surprising? Who is more vulnerable to an early exit, the Dodgers or Cubs?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers hit the century mark with $100 million of guaranteed money in his new deal. Mike explains why he has Kirk Cousins to thank. Is Rodgers under any pressure to win more in the playoffs after almost a decade of failing to get back to the Super Bowl? Does he deserve to be in constant debates with Tom Brady? Rodgers wasn’t the only one who got paid. Odell Beckham Jr. finally got the money he’s been arguing for. Will this trigger Antonio Brown now wanting more as well?

As another season gets underway, scandal continues to surround college football. How did Urban Meyer manage to only end up with a three game suspension, especially in contrast to how things ended for his predecessor? George and Mike offer how Meyer could’ve better handled his press conference. How bad could things really get for Maryland?

The now T.O.-approved Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just as Mike predicted, Pro Football Hall of Fame will completely ignore Terrell Owens during the upcoming induction ceremony. Mike defends TO and George rants on his disappointment with the Hall of Fame deciding to answer pettiness with more pettiness of their own.

As great as Bryce Harper winning the Home Run Derby at his home ballpark was, could it be one of the last big moments for Harper in a Nationals uniform? Is it a problem that Mike Trout, the unanimous best player in baseball, isn’t more popular? Who’s to blame for the lack of marketing behind Trout’s greatness?

LeBron didn’t leave much suspense around his latest decision. He’s a Laker, but will he be the only star in LA this season? Did Toronto take a risk trading for Kawhi Leonard? Can Carmelo Anthony still help a team, namely the Rockets?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw, conquering sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terrell Owens has decided to not attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Mike explains what may have led TO to make this decision and how that involves Randy Moss, a fellow 2018 inductee. 

The Warriors won another NBA title over LeBron and the Cavs, this time in a sweep. What does this mean for LeBron's legacy? is it fair to hold this Finals loss against LeBron? Where will he play next season? 

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals do what previously seemed impossible by winning the Stanley Cup. What was different about this Caps team from the others in the Ovechkin era? Will Ovechkin ever stop celebrating? Now that he's finally won a Cup, can Ovechkin catch Crosby among the all-time greats? While George requires matching Sid in Stanley Cups to even begin the decision, Mike feels that's a bit unfair to hold a team accomplishment against an individual player. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was the more surprising result, an undermanned Celtics team dominating Philadelphia's young stars or LeBron sweeping the Raptors? Where can Toronto possibly go from here? Should the 76ers still trust the process? Can these injury riddled Celtics actually dethrone LeBron and prevent him from reaching yet another NBA Finals? Is the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Rockets destined to win the NBA title? 

Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals were finally able to conquer the Penguins hurtle and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Is this reason to celebrate by itself or do the Caps now need to finish the job? Out west, will Vegas will continue the greatest inaugural expansion season or will Winnipeg play in its first Stanley Cup Final, a place no Jets teams has ever been in either incarnation? 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike explains why LeBron needs to be at his absolute best in order for the Cavs to return to the NBA Finals. Besides Cleveland, George is buying into Toronto while Mike believes in Philadelphia, but with one catch - the 76ers stop babying Joel Embiid. Are the Rockets and Warriors destined to meet in the Western Conference Finals? Is OKC the key to a non-chalk outcome?

Your favorite sports geniuses then move from the hardwood to the ice. What can prevent Marc-André Fleury and Vegas from completing the best inaugural season for a franchise with a championship? The Penguins are back-to-back champions and have the most talented roster, but are they the favorites to return to the Stanley Cup Final?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George "the Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti recap the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII win over the New England Patriots, discussing the improbable success of Nick Foles, if the Eagles did more to win or the Patriots did more to lose the Super Bowl and if some controversial calls could have changed the outcome. 

Will the truth behind Malcolm Butler's benching ever be fully explained or will we never know the reasons behind why a former Super Bowl hero did not receive a defensive snap in the biggest game of the year? The Howitzer and Buzz-saw also touch on another Patriots soap opera after Josh McDaniels decides to stay in New England only hours after being announced as the next head coach in Indianapolis. 

If all that drama wasn't enough, the Pro Football Hall of Fame unveils its latest class, a class that finally includes legendary receiver Terrell Owens. But TO is taking out his frustration with the voters by not cooperating. Mike explains why TO's actions are exactly what the Hall of Fame voters deserve. 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As far as the rest of the latest NFL news, will Jon Gruden be able to live up to expectations in his second Raiders tenure? How will the Vikings handle Case Keenum's future?

This edition of HBS radio gold ends the same way it began, with Pittsburgh sports drama. What is the current state of the Pirates after trading Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole? Have Pirates fans finally had enough?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, the NBA may not be in season, but that hasn't stopped it from dominating the headlines. Kyrie Irving was finally traded. Did the Cavs get enough in return? Will Isaiah Thomas' injury impact the Cavs for next season? Could LeBron and the Cavs avoided this situation?

In the second part of this edition of radio GOLD, Mike serves as Ezekiel Elliott's defense attorney while George acts as the NFL prosecution. Does the NFL really have "overwhelming" evidence against Elliott or has Roger Goodell been mostly using the Cowboys star running back as a way to win positive publicity?

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time....

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL held its expansion draft. Did the league give the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the best possible chance to succeed? Will former Penguins beloved goalie Marc-Andre Fleury be able to be the face of the NHL's newest franchise? Will hockey thrive in Sin City? 

As par for the course with the HBS, the program ends with the most asinine topic. Phil Jackson is flirting with trading Kristaps Porzingis? Mike explains just how crazy this actually is. Which teams need to make moves and which players might be on the move? 

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time....

Oh and.... #MakeStinkBugsGreatAgain 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL has its premiere series with another edition of Penguins and Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Will this series lose ratings to the NFL Draft? Is it an indictment of the current format that these two teams have to meet in the second round? Are the Penguins just simply too deep for Washington to handle? How should Alexander Ovechkin's legacy be treated with another failure to reach an Eastern Conference Final? Mike defends Ovechkin, claiming he has rarely had the supporting cast Sidney Crosby has. Can the remaining East teams or anyone in the West actually stop the winner of Pittsburgh or Washington?  

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, conquering sports radio, one day, at a time.... 

Oh and.... #MakeStinkBugsGreatAgain 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices