Best George Gerbo Podcasts (2025)

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The Real Problem with the College Football Playoff, Coaching Chaos, Baseball HOF 2:19:29

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15d ago2:19:29

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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 Stat…

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USTA Executive and U.S. Open Director Stacey Allaster on her life in tennis and receiving the Tennis Creates Impact Award. 18:31

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Tennis isn't just a sport — it can also be a vehicle to change lives and leave a lasting impact. Just ask Stacey Allaster. The chief executive of professional tennis at the USTA and U.S. Open tournament director is a lifer in the sport. Even though she didn't play it at the highest level, she's led it from those same heights, earning her this year'…

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Washington Spirit's NWSL Playoff Chances and Turmoil Surrounding D.C. United 16:21

2M ago16:21

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The Washington Spirit secured the No. 2 seed in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs and are seeking a title after falling in the championship game last year, but face some questions after injuries and losing their final two matches of the regular season. On this edition of District of Sports, NWSL This Week podcast host Michael Minnich join…

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Gambling Scandal Rocks NBA, Coaching Carousel Spins in College Football 2:13:04

2M ago2:13:04

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As a gambling scandal threatens the integrity of the NBA, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the impact of the FBI taking matters into their own hands and exposing dirty secrets of players and even a Hall of Famer turned head coach. In hour two, they debate the chaos of college football's coaching carousel. The HBS con…

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Bonus Mike Drop: Todd Haley Evaluates Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Defends Mike Tomlin, Talks Shedeur Sanders 55:48

2M ago55:48

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*BONUS EPISODE* Former Steelers OC and NFL coach Todd Haley joins Mike Asti to evaluate Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco and discuss the Steelers' true chances this season. Haley also defends his former boss when responding to the fans who want Mike Tomlin fired and also explains why the Browns shouldn't have drafted Shedeur Sanders at all. Learn more …

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Debating the Futures of Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Bill Belichick at UNC 2:25:43

3M ago2:25:43

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With fall finally in the air, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss a couple hot button topics about the NHL's two top stars as another season gets underway before getting into some new rule changes What does Connor McDavid's short extension with Edmonton signal about his future? Mike explains why he believes it's a warni…

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The Great MLB MVP(s) Debate, More Kawhi Leonard Drama for Clippers 1:55:28

3M ago1:55:28

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Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the great MLB MVP(s) debate as the 2025 season comes to a close. Is Cal Raleigh's season so historic that it warrants the AL MVP despite Aaron Judge's impressive slash line? Does Kyle Schwarber have any shot at dethroning the unicorn that is Shohei Ohtani? Then, after the MVP debates,…

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Early NFL Winners, Losers and College Football Top 25 Controversy 1:58:40

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It's wall-to-wall football talk on this edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo go back and forth on the top storylines in the NFL after the first week of games and then debate the current AP Top 25. And of course, they talk some Backyard Brawl and if the Mountaineers can save their season…

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Mike Asti Reacts to the Micah Parsons Trade: Jerry Jones is Crazy! 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Mike Asti reacts to the shocking Micah Parsons trade on this solo "Mike Drop" edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-Saw Show. Asti rants on Jerry Jones being way different now than in his younger days, letting a negotiation get personal, caring more about business than winning and why this deal is nothing like when the Dallas Cowboys traded Hershel Walk…

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2025 College Football Preview: Does the AP Poll Still Have Value? 1:21:39

4M ago1:21:39

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To kickoff a new college football season, Mike "Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo debate the validity of the Associated Press' preseason poll and discuss the present and future of the sport on an all new Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. They talk who deserves to open the season as the No. 1 team in the nation, storylines to keep an eye on a…

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The Sinner v. Alcaraz era, Tiafoe's U.S. Open chances with 'Changeover' author Giri Nathan 21:25

4M ago21:25

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Just as men's tennis has been transitioning out of the "Big Three" era, a budding rivalry has begin to appear in its place that, in its infancy, has delivered much of the same thrill and fervor, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have quickly infused their own dominance into the annals of the sport. On this edition of District of Sports, George Ge…

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MLB Trade Deadline Recap, the Pirates Don't Care, NFL Contract Drama 1:41:34

5M ago1:41:34

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After one of the more active MLB trade deadlines in recent memory, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo praise the winners and rant about the losers. Asti unleashes an epic rant on the Pittsburgh Pirates, even going as far as saying Paul Skenes should ask out. With NFL training camps underway, they touch on the contract drama lo…

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Where Do We Go From Here? (NBA, NHL Offseason Talk) 2:07:07

6M ago2:07:07

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With the summer now underway and champions crowned, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo recap the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final and discuss all of the drama that's about to unfold. Will the Thunder become a dynasty? How much will Tyreese Haliburton's injury impact next season? Does Kevin Durant make the Rockets a title conte…

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NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron on his back-to-back Daytona wins and early season success 8:47

7M ago8:47

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William Byron has taken the already-legendary No. 24 Chevrolet and has quickly authored his own NASCAR legacy behind its wheel. At just 27 years old, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has emerged as one of the sport's most competitive, notching four top five finishes in his last seven races and locking up his seventh-consecutive trip to the NASCAR pl…

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Getting Ready to Crown Champions (SCF Rematch, OKC as Heavy Favorite) 1:31:45

7M ago1:31:45

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The end of May means the champiosnhip round in both the NBA and NHL. And on this postseason edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo preview a Stanley Cup Final rematch and discuss if the Thunder are simply destined to win the NBA title. Is this finally Connor McDavid and the Oilers' year? …

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Shedeur Sanders' Fall, 2025 NFL Draft First Round Recap 1:11:50

8M ago1:11:50

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With the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo did some Friday morning quarterbacking to discuss the winners, losers and controversy surrounding opening night of the draft in Green Bay. Of course, they talk Shedeur Sanders' fall and why he's just not a first round type of player. Mi…

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March is Full of Multiple Forms of Madness 2:19:21

9M ago2:19:21

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Since March has been full of madness, both on and off the court, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo break down everything that's happened on the latest episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. They first tackle why the lack of a true Cinderella sstory is not hurting the NCAA Tournament and which teams have the inside track t…

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The Sports World Turned Upside Down (Super Bowl LIX Recap, NBA Trades, 4 Nations Face-Off) 2:07:25

10M ago2:07:25

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Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo showed some love to the latest sports on a special Valentine's Day edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 …

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When Something Changes History Forever 2:09:55

11M ago2:09:55

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In their first episode of 2025, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo went back and forth on the top sports headlines. 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 Butle…

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An Overload of Chaos to Close the Year 1:59:58

12M ago1:59:58

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The holiday season comes with an overload of sports news, making this a jam packed edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 …

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Why Virginia is America's new golf capital with Keswick Hall's Rob McNamara 30:00

1y ago30:00

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When you think of golfing destinations across the U.S., it's likely Florida, Arizona, and other Sun Belt locales are the first to come to mind. But closer to home, Virginia is quickly becoming a must-see golf capital, especially after hosting the most recent Solheim Cup. On this episode of District of Sports, Rob McNamara, the Director of Golf at K…

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Maryland Wraps Disappointing 2024 at No. 4 Penn State 18:28

1y ago18:28

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The Maryland Terrapins wrap up a disappointing 2024 season at No. 4 and likely College Football Playoff bound Penn State. With the Terrapins missing a bowl game for the first time in four seasons, the matchup with the Nittany Lions is the closest they'll get to a postseason atmosphere. George Gerbo is joined by Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now to…

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Don't Let Drama Get in Way of Greatness (Embiid, Ovechkin, CFP Talk) 2:04:19

1y ago2:04:19

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With the glory of Thanksgiving on the horizon, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the latest in the sports world as fall gets ready to turn to winter. 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…

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A Legacy Defining World Series, NFL Storylines 1:29:31

1y ago1:29:31

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The calendar moves from October to November on this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo recap the Dodgers beating the Yankees in the World Series, talking everything from the fututes of both franchises and if Freddie Freeman and Dave Roberts have now punched their tickets to Cooperstow…

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Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders turning heads with hot start 24:02

1y ago24:02

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The Washington Commanders are one of the hottest teams in the National Football League — really. No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels has Washington at 3-1 and atop the NFC East standings with an efficient, high-scoring start no one could have predicted. George Gerbo is joined by DC News Now sports anchor Alex Flum to break down the reasons behind the…

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NFL, CFB Contenders or Pretenders, Ohtani Appreciation 1:58:33

1+ y ago1:58:33

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Since fall is now officially in the air, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo are back to deliver more football talk on this episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. 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 …

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Breaking Down CFB Top 25, Talking NFL Drama Entering Season 1:39:04

1+ y ago1:39:04

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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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Virginia Native Lauren Coughlin's Career Year Has Her Primed For Solheim Cup Spot 8:38

1+ y ago8:38

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After her first-ever top-ten finishes at a major and the CP Women's Open title, Lauren Coughlin's career-year has set her up for a likely spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team in her backyard next month. The Washington Times' George Gerbo sits down with Coughlin at Solheim Cup host Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, to discuss her r…

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Paul Skenes' Greatness, USA Basketball Drama 1:41:29

1+ y ago1:41:29

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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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Washington Spirit Break Attendance Record Amid Hot Start to 2024 Season 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

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The Washington Spirit lead the NWSL in wins and are undefeated in their last five matches, including setting a club single-game attendance record. Michael Minnich of the Washington Spirit broadcast team joins the District of Sports podcast to discuss the scene at Audi Field after 19,897 saw the Spirit draw with the San Diego Wave after sensational …

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No Pressure, No Diamonds (NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final Preview, More) 1:54:55

1+ y ago1:54:55

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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) 1:55:56

1+ y ago1:55:56

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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) 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

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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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Some Things Will Never Change 2:19:54

2y ago2:19:54

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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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U.S. Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis on preparing for this year's tournament in Northern Virginia 12:18

2y ago12:18

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The Solheim Cup, the most prestigious team competition in women's golf, is coming this year to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Northern Virginia, and even though it's still seven months away, Team USA Captain Stacy Lewis is hard at work. The Washington Times' George Gerbo sat down with Lewis on a recent visit to the club to find out what goes i…

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New NFL Coaching Landscape, Doc Rivers Steals Bucks Job 2:07:16

2y ago2:07:16

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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) 1:45:48

2y ago1:45:48

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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 2:29:37

2y ago2:29:37

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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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Maryland and Penn State: The "Rivalry" That's Not a Rivalry 23:47

2y ago23:47

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After a 5-0 September, Maryland has dropped three-straight games. Now, here comes November, which starts with the Terps hosting No. 9 Penn State. The Washington Times' George Gerbo is joined by Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now to gauge the view of the matchup from Penn State's side, talk about the relationship between head coaches Mike Locksley a…

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It's All About Perception 1:57:49

2y ago1:57:49

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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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Expectations for the Capitals with a New Coach but Same Core 22:51

2y ago22:51

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On this edition of District of Sports, The Washington Times' George Gerbo is joined by Jared Serre of Washington Hockey Now to discuss the expectations for the Capitals this season, the impact new coach Spencer Carbury will have, and whether Washington can balance an aging top line and inexperience on the bottom six while still contending for a pla…

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Dame on the Move, Jets Need to Act, CFB Rankings 2:21:22

2y ago2:21:22

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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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Rivalry Renewed: Maryland and Virginia Meet Again 22:00

2+ y ago22:00

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Maryland and Virginia — UVa. and UMd., the Terps and the Hoos — meet Friday night for the 79th time and first in a decade. The schools met annually as members of the ACC from 1957 to 2013. before the Terps moved to the Big Ten. To discuss the rivalry being renewed and to get the perspective from the other side of the Potomac, George Gerbo talks to …

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Contenders or Pretenders with Football in the Air 2:15:50

2+ y ago2:15:50

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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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Mubadala Citi DC Open week with Chairman Mark Ein and Dr. George Branche 23:06

2+ y ago23:06

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D.C.'s summer tennis tradition is back and bigger than ever, and we tackle it from multiple angles on this edition of District of Sports. Mubadala Citi DC Open Chairman Mark Ein joins me first to talk about how he's grown the event after taking it over in 2019 and what new for fans at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center. And for a look at what the players…

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'For the Brand' on Conference Realignment, Dan Snyder 2:16:53

2+ y ago2:16:53

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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 Washington Wizards in Flux 23:03

2+ y ago23:03

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After missing the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, drastic change was needed for the Washington Wizards, and the dust is still settling from a flurry of moves, with potentially more on the horizon. The Washington Times' George Gerbo talks with DC News Now sports anchor and reporter Alex Flum to evaluate the Wizards as they stand now, proj…

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The End of an Era at WVU and NBA Free Agency Talk 2:27:46

2+ y ago2:27:46

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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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Don’t Disrespect Greatness 2:26:38

2+ y ago2:26:38

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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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The state of horse racing ahead of the Preakness Stakes 23:49

2+ y ago23:49

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In the first episode of the relaunched District of Sports podcast, we take a look at the recent spate of deaths surrounding the Kentucky Derby as horse racing's Triple Crown stage moves to Baltimore and the Preakness Stakes. The Washington Times' George Gerbo talks with Animal Wellness Action president Wayne Pacelle about what changes are needed in…