Episodes

  • Midway Point in Playoffs in NBA, NHL, Steelers Waiting for Aaron Rodgers

    Midway Point in Playoffs in NBA, NHL, Steelers Waiting for Aaron Rodgers
    May 13 2026
    Midway through the playoffs in both the NBA and NHL, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss which teams have emerged as championship favorites, which teams are dealing with the most pressure and which teams are still vulnerable. In the second half of the show, they debate the differences in the Steelers waiting for Aaron Rodgers compared to last year and which report they actually believe to be accurate. As always, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Early NHL, NBA First Round Storylines

    NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Early NHL, NBA First Round Storylines
    Apr 23 2026
    After opening the show by discussing Pittsburgh hosting the NFL Draft, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo look at some notable prospects and predict what the early round will look like. They spend the second half of the show on the surprises and storylines from the first rounds in both the NHL and NBA. As always, the HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • What’s the Best Way to Crown a Champion? (Final Four, NHL, NBA, MLB’s ABS)

    What’s the Best Way to Crown a Champion? (Final Four, NHL, NBA, MLB’s ABS)
    Apr 4 2026
    With the NCAA Tournament down to the Final Four, Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo debate if reseeding should take place at this point before the National Championship Game. They then discuss the final games left in the NHL and NBA seasons - Mike rants on another Red Wings’ collapse. The show closes with a brief conversation on MLB’s use of the new ABS technology. The HBS conquers sports talk, one day, at a time…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Impact of USA's Golden Goal, McDavid's Legacy, CBB Approaches March

    Impact of USA's Golden Goal, McDavid's Legacy, CBB Approaches March
    Feb 26 2026
    While celebrating the USA men's hockey team's gold medal, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss how the Americans pulled it off, the impact beating Canada, if it can help increase interest in the NHL before flipping the script and analyzing why Canada lost and Connor McDavid's legacy. Following the hockey talk, they look at the landscape of college basketball with March on the horizon. Who will be the top seeds, how should the committee handle Miami (OH) and how should West Virginia (and other similar programs) view any non NCAA Tournament postseason play? The HBS conquerers golden sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Super Bowl LX Recap, Pro Football HOF Mess, NBA Trades, Olympics

    Super Bowl LX Recap, Pro Football HOF Mess, NBA Trades, Olympics
    Feb 12 2026
    A Super Bowl LX recap leads into what's wrong with the Pro Football Hall of Fame on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo also covered the recent big NBA moves, and the move that didn't happen, before ending the show with some Olympics talk. The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Breaking Down the Steelers and Mike Tomlin's Divorce, NFL Coaching Carousel Spins

    Breaking Down the Steelers and Mike Tomlin's Divorce, NFL Coaching Carousel Spins
    Jan 17 2026
    Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the NFL's coaching carousel, mostly focusing on the end of the Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh. They attempt to cut through the BS and talk who they believe about what led to Tomlin stepping down. After wrapping up Tomlin's divorce from the Steelers, the HBS team gets into the Ravens firing John Harbaugh and if he fits with the Giants before mentioning the best and worst open jobs for coaches. Now into 2026, the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show still conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • How Much Will Change in New Year? (NFL, Mike Tomlin & NHL, Crosby vs. Lemieux)

    How Much Will Change in New Year? (NFL, Mike Tomlin & NHL, Crosby vs. Lemieux)
    Jan 2 2026
    As they ring in the new year, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo focus on a few top storylines as the NFL prepares for the postseason. Why do the Steelers and Ravens mirror each other? Why are Steelers fans sick of the same old story every year? Is there actually a chance Mike Tomlin is not back with the Steelers next season? They also join the MVP debate, discussing if Drake Maye has taken over as the frontrunner. Then, in the second half of the show, Mike and George talk NHL and which teams will stay contenders and which will become pretenders in new year. Finally, Penguins legend Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux in total points, but is that enough to make him the new GOAT of the franchise. The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show continues to conquer sports talk into 2026, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • The Real Problem with the College Football Playoff, Coaching Chaos, Baseball HOF

    The Real Problem with the College Football Playoff, Coaching Chaos, Baseball HOF
    Dec 11 2025
    Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo join in on the debate about the College Football Playoff field. They get into the discussion about if Notre Dame got screwed, if Alabama still deserved a spot, if Group of 5 schools deserve to be included and so much more. They then talked about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Penn State hiring Matt Campbell and the rest of the recent coaching chaos. And before wrapping up the show, they covered Jeff Kent being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show conquers sports talk, one day, at a time.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 19 mins