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The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show,” is an online sports radio talk show that began in 2011. George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyze 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.

The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show George Gerbo, Mike Asti

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The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show,” is an online sports radio talk show that began in 2011. George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyze 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.

    Seize the Day (Stefon Diggs Trade, MBB/WBB Final Fours)

    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… 

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Some Things Will Never Change

    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. 

    • 2 hr 17 min
    New NFL Coaching Landscape, Doc Rivers Steals Bucks Job

    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... 

    • 2 hr 5 min
    Controversy Creates Cash (CFP Chaos, MLB Hot-Stove)

    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.... 

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Giving Thanks for Food and Football

    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.... 

    • 2 hr 27 min
    It's All About Perception

    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... 

    • 1 hr 55 min

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