Going strong for more than a decade now, The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast features George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyzing 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 ...
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Breaking Down CFB Top 25, Talking NFL Drama Entering Season
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With football season in the air, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are gearing up for the fall on the latest episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 w…
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Paul Skenes' Greatness, USA Basketball Drama
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This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show is about history and drama. 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 e…
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No Pressure, No Diamonds (NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final Preview, More)
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As two champions are about to be crowned, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and Greorge "the Howitzer" Gerbo make their predctions and break down all of the intruguing storylines surrounding the NBA Finals and the NHL's Stanley Cup Final. How much pressure is on Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to finish the job? Are too many people discred…
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Live or Die with Your Decision (NFL Draft Recap, NBA, NHL Playoff Talk)
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In the aftermath of the NFL Draft and in the midst of both the NBA and NHL postseasons, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the most interesting recent sports topics. 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 anot…
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Seize the Day (Stefon Diggs Trade, MBB/WBB Final Fours)
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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 …
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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…
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New NFL Coaching Landscape, Doc Rivers Steals Bucks Job
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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…
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Controversy Creates Cash (CFP Chaos, MLB Hot-Stove)
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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 playof…
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Giving Thanks for Food and Football
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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 Ja…
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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 sta…
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Dame on the Move, Jets Need to Act, CFB Rankings
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The NBA interupts Mike "the Buz-saw" and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo's regulargly scheduled Howiter and Buzz-saw Show with a star on the move. 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 thi…
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Contenders or Pretenders with Football in the Air
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With the 2023 NFL season now underway, it's another wall-to-wall football edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 n…
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'For the Brand' on Conference Realignment, Dan Snyder
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With college football undergoing another drastic shift conference wise, this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on everything imaginable when it comes to conference realignment. 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 th…
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The End of an Era at WVU and NBA Free Agency Talk
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For those who haven't been living under a rock somewhere for the past week, you already know about what led to the end of the Bob Huggins era at West Virginia and Josh Eilert being named WVU men's basketball interim head coach. But with that said, do you really know everything that went on? On this special episodition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw S…
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As we inch closer to summer and crowning champions in the NBA and NHL, Mike "the Buzz- saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are here to break it all down. 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 Duran…
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2023 NFL Draft Recap: Predicting the Future, Avoiding Drama
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The NFL Draft often creates cockeyed optimism for NFL fans, and this year was no different. 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 fir…
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NBA Trade Deadline Mayhem, Super Bowl LVII Preview
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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 givi…
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Using Common Sense from One Year to the Next
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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…
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Making the College Football Playoff Less Complicated
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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 a…
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It’s The Season of Holidays and Sports Debate
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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…
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State of WVU Football, Concussion Talk, Judge vs. Ohtani (U92 Reunion)
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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 the…
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Football is in the Air: CFP Expansion Talk, NFL Preview
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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…
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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 ne…
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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 NFL…
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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 a…
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When Great Expectations Result in Great Failure
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Spring is in the air on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show with George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti. 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…
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The madness of March doesn’t just refer to college basketball this year. This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on the recent NFL madness. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss Aaron Rodgers deciding to return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson surprisingly ending up in Denver, the Steelers signing Mitch Trubisk…
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This episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on a super trade and the Super Bowl. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss the Nets and 76ers trading their disgruntled stars and debate several topics stemming from the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals. How much pressure is now on James…
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Since two of the most controversial and polarizing players in baseball history are in their final year on the ballot, George Gerbo was granted his wish of Mike Asti previewing this year's Baseball Hall of Fame results. On this segment of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, they discuss the final ballot fates of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens while also …
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The holiday season may be over, but the NFL postseason is only just beginning. On this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo predict the NFL’s Wild Card Round and discuss which teams have the best chance at the upset and winning on the road. Mike also offers a rant on why no one should e…
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‘Tis the season for the transitioning of holidays and sports chaos on the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 a…
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This jam packed edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show covers everything from a serious scandal sending shockwaves across a sport and culture, to the crowning of champions during the most active time on the sports calendar. George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti opened the show touching on the aftermath from the investigation i…
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This edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show is all about individuals causing asinine drama. Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss if it’s even possible for the 76ers and Ben Simmons to come to a conclusion that works for both sides. Who’s more to blame for this situation? Will Simmons ever show up to Philadelphia witho…
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2021 NFL Preview: Can the Chaos be Controlled?
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Before another NFL season gets underway, Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti and George “the Howitzer” Gerbo discuss some big talking points that will impact the action. 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…
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Asinine. No other word fits better to describe the recent sports news. George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss some (can’t possibly fit it all in) of that asinine on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. What does the not too distant future of college football look like with it a certainty that Oklahoma and Texas …
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On the heels of an Independence Day holiday, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti deliver a championship caliber podcast with champions on the verge of being crowned. 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? …
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George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and the now married Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss both the NHL and NBA postseasons on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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…
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It’s all playoff talk on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 o…
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The Truth Behind Moving MLB All-Star Game
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Warmer weather means one thing above all else - baseball season! George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti usher in this MLB season by discussing how much closer things will be to not NL compared to the COVID reduced 2020 season. They also touch on some old faces in new places before diving into the controversy surrounding the decisi…
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With the madness of March finally upon us, and this time because of college basketball, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss what a year off from the NCAA Tournament could mean to the interest in this year’s event. They also go through their brackets and offer their thoughts on which teams are poised for a deep run, whic…
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With the madness of March about to be upon us all, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti open this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show by waxing poetic on the fact there will even be an NCAA Tournament this year. They for her which teams are poised to embark on a run through March, which teams are vulnerable to suffer an ea…
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It’s All About a Legacy (Super Bowl LV Preview)
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Super Bowl LV if finally here, but on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss why the game itself is not bringing as much intrigue as past years. They give their picks and touch on Tom Brady’s legacy. Mike explains why Brady advancing to a Super Bowl without Bill Belichick doe…
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Celebrating 10 Years of the HBS: Drama Can Lead to Success
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It’s been a decade of excellence on the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, and that meant George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti opening up the first show of 2011 with a retrospective of the last 10 years of their podcast. Once the trip down memory lane was over, it was time to break down a major trade in the NBA. What message does James…
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George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti close out an extremely asinine year with one last 2020 edition of the most asinine podcast around - the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 a…
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Even though so much has changed in sports, one thing has stayed the same: the NFL and the NBA own the national news. This edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show focuses on the NFL’s handling of COVID-19 and player movement in the NBA. To start things off, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss the lack of consistency in…
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Need a break from the insanity of the election? Need a release from the stresses and anxiety of your life? Well, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti are here to offer another edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. On this HBS: Mike and George discuss how the college football playoff committee will handle a very bizarre seas…
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How to Handle Inevitable Disaster
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Just when the NFL thought it was going to get through the season without any major COVID obstacles, a game has to be postponed. George "the Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti discuss the NFL's handling of COVID-19 and how the league should deal with positive tests. Mike, who covers the Steelers professionally as part of his career, detail…
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To Play, or Not to Play, That is The Question
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The return of sports to our lives has been far from simple. George "the Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti discuss the complex nature of sports during a global pandemic. 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 …
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The Washington Redskins are no more. And on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, George “the Howitzer” Gerbo and Mike “the Buzz-saw” Asti discuss what triggered Dan Snyder to finally agree to change the name? Now that it’s official that the Redskins name has been retired, what should their new moniker be? George feels it will be the Wash…
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It may look a bit crazy. It may not be what you're used to. It may even be somewhat complicated to follow. But sports are slowly but surely returning to our lives. George "the Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti discuss the plans by several major professional leagues to return to action on the latest edition of "the Howitzer and Buzz-saw S…
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