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Mike Drop
by Mike Asti
Mike Asti speaks the truth and drops the mic. Join Mike as he opines on a variety of Pittsburgh and national sports topics, covering the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, WVU, and more.
Episodes
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Breiden Fehoko Defends Joey Porter Jr., Gets Candid About Joe Burrow, Chargers, Lane Kiffin
On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti unleashes former NFL player and college football national champion Breiden Fehoko. He then gives his candid takes and analysis on several hot button, most notably who's to blame for the Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. divorce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
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Instant Reaction: Browns Loss Creates Tons of Concern for Steelers
Mike Asti offers his instant reaction to the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football. What's a bigger concern, the offense or the defense? Did the Joey Porter Jr. trade impact the game at all? Are the Browns better than people thought or are the Steelers worse? Featured…
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Exposing the Truth About the Steelers vs. Joey Porter Jr.
Mike Asti explains what the Steelers vs. Joey Porter Jr. is really exposing about the franchise and how he sees this saga ending on the latest edition of Mike Drop. Featured image credit: Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Learning About Pittsburgh Sports Tonight With Ashley Wenskoski
On this special edition of Mike Drop, Mike Asti welcomes Ashley Wenskoski to promote why she's now in Pittsburgh and the new "Pittsburgh Sports Tonight" show coming to the region. She details what fans should expect from the show and then drop some hates of her own while discussing a possible...
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Mike McCarthy's QB Plans Shouldn't Be Hard to Figure Out
On a postgame edition of Mike Drop, Mike Asti rants about Steelers fans overreacting to preseason games and argues why Mike McCarthy's plans at quarterback are easy to figure out...and the only logical way to proceed. Featured image credit: Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Hosted by Simplecast, an...
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Preseason Rankings, SEC vs. Big Ten, Bill Bender's Teams to Watch
For his annual appearance, Bill Bender of the Sporting News joins Mike Asti to preview the 2026 college football season on the latest episode of his "Mike Drop" show. They discuss the Associated Press' preseason rankings, the constant jarring between the Big Ten and SEC and Bender reveals which...
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The Buying Pirates, Aaron Rodgers, What Else is Going on at Steelers Training Camp
Buying at the trade deadline earns the Pirates a rare spot as the headline topic on the latest "Mike Drop" with Mike Asti. And on this episode, Asti is joined by Will Graves of the Associated Press to put the Pirates' moves in proper perspective, explain why there's there's no reason to not like...
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Mike Asti Doesn't Like One Big Change to Steelers Training Camp
With the Steelers now in Latrobe, Mike Asti drops the mic on why he doesn't like Mike McCarthy's change to eliminate live tackling during training camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Listen: Mike Asti on Reasonable Expectations for WVU Football
With WVU football season on the horizon, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss the reasonable expectations for the Mountaineers in year two of Rich Rodriguez's return tenure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…
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Where MLB CBA Talks Stand After All-Star Break
To expand on his initial show about the current state of the MLB CBA talks, Mike Asti welcomed Dominic Campbell of PiratesOnSi on "Mike Drop" to unpack the topic further and try to predict where things are going based on what was said at the All-Star Game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Why MLB Needs a Salary Cap, Why Star Players Hate the Idea
Mike Asti responds to some recent comments by the MLBPA executive director and explains why MLB needs a salary cap, but getting one will likely mean losing the 2027 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
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Will Pittsburgh Turn on Paul Skenes?
There are several reasons why Pittsburgh could turn on Paul Skenes. Mike Asti goes over each one on this segment of the his "Mike Drop" show. Featured image credit: Jul 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the Atlanta Braves...
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Breaking Down What New Ownership Means for the Penguins
In is the Hoffmann Family, out is Fenway Sports Group, Mike Asti welcomes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer King Jemison on "Mike Drop" to answer some key questions surrounding the Penguins' ownership change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…
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Crissy Froyd on Life After Speaking Out About Dianna Russini, Brendan Sorsby Resolution
In a different type of episode, Mike Asti is joined by journalist turned viral sensation Crissy Froyd to discuss the backlash she's received since speaking out about Dianna Russini and offer her thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby resolution. Froyd even drops a few new nuggets of information during…
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Where Do Steelers Stand During OTAs, Can Will Howard Win Backup Job?
Penn Live's Nick Farabaugh jumps on Mike Drop with Mike Asti to unpack everything he's witnessed at OTAs, hitting on how Aaron Rodgers looks, the plan behind him at quarterback and what's already noticeably different about Mike McCarthy compared to Mike Tomlin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
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Steelers Still Waiting for Aaron Rodgers, Drew Allar at Rookie Camp
As the Steelers, and then in turn the rest of us, continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers, Mike Asti welcomes Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on this episode of "Mike Drop" to talk where things stand with Rodgers and what's actually accurate reporting wise. They also get into how Drew...
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Mike Asti on No WVU Player Drafted, JJ Wetherholt, Penguins-Flyers
On the heels of covering the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Mike Asti appeared on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to discuss WVU players' prospects in the NFL before getting into WVU baseball's recent struggles, JJ Wetherholt's rookie season and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Steelers Get Embarrassed, 2026 NFL Draft First Round Recap
In the midst of a great day for Pittsburgh as a city, the Steelers get embarrassed in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. On this first round recap edition of Mike Drop, Mike Asti details the Eagles stealing the Steelers' guy away from them. Asti then brings up a few other highlights from…
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What Do Steelers Need to Accomplish in 2026 NFL Draft?
With the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh and marking a new era for the franchise, Mike Asti chats with colleague Alan Saunders about what to expect, what the Steelers need to accomplish and which prospects make the most sense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Covering WVU WBB Hosting NCAA, JJ Wetherholt, National Talk
With a lot going on around WVU sports and even the national scene, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss the experience covering the WVU women's basketball team hosting NCAA Tournament games, the expectations for next season now on the men's team, WVU baseball, JJ Wetherholt and so...
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What Needs to Happen for Pirates to Win, Konnor Griffin Extension Talks
Ahead of the most hyped Pirates season in recent memory, Mike Asti welcomes the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles to "Mike Drop" to discuss what the validity of the expectations surrounding the team and their star rookie Konnor Griffin. Hiles offers his insight about what he feels is…
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What Team USA Baseball Needs to Win Titles
As the dust settles on another runner-up finish for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Mike Asti explains what's been going wrong and what USA Baseball needs to change in order to win a championship again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about…
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Future of Steelers, Ceiling for Penguins, Expectations on Pirates, More with Paul Zeise
Mike Asti welcomed longtime journalist and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Paul Zeise on "Mike Drop" to bring the intensity when discussing the future of the Steelers, the ceiling for this Penguins team, the reasonable expectations for the Pirates and why the Jeff Capel era has been a disaster...
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Is the Steelers Failed Report Card a Big Deal?
Is a failing report card a big deal for the Steelers? What does it mean for the present and future of the franchise? Mike Asti hits every angle on this episode of Mike Drop, dropping the mic on Art Rooney II while explaining why things will be different when Dan Rooney Jr. takes over. Featured...
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Josh Yohe Explains Why the Penguins Are Exceeding Expectations
The Athletic's Josh Yohe joins Mike Asti for an all Penguins edition of Mike Drop. Yohe explains why he thinks the Penguins are exceeding expectations, what their chances actually are in the Eastern Conference and what this season has done to Kyle Dubas' plan. He even gives his thoughts on if...
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What Hiring Mike McCarthy Says About the Steelers
Mike Asti offers his unfiltered reaction to the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. Asti goes over why it's off script from the norm, why he doesn't like the hire, what it means about Art Rooney II and the Steelers as a franchise and why many fans aren't excited at all.…
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Debating Baseball HOF Voter John Perrotto's Ballot, How to Handle PEDs Connected Players
Now that the 2026 class is official, Mike Asti welcomed longtime baseball writer and Baseball Hall of Famer voter John Perrotto on Mike Drop to debate his ballot, including some controversial selections. They, of course, discussed how the legendary players connected to performance enhancing drugs...
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Mike Asti Reacts to Mike Tomlin Stepping Down, New Era Coming for Steelers
Going live minutes after the news of Mike Tomlin stepping down broke, Mike Asti drops the mic on a special live reaction edition of Mike Drop. Asti talks Tomlin's polarizing legacy, why it was time, why he's destined for Canton and whee both sides go from here. Featured image credit: Ed...
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Mike Tomlin Did it Again, Dispelling False Narratives
On this edition of Mike Drop, Mike Asti unleashes on Mike Tomlin blowing a chance to wrap up the division with a horrible loss in Cleveland and then tackles multiple false narratives surrounding the Steelers and their polarizing head coach. Featured image credit: Ed Thompson Hosted by Simplecast,...
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Will Graves Defends His Baseball HOF Ballot, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers
As voters begin to release their Baseball Hall of Fame vote, the Associated Press' Will Graves joins Mike Asti to discuss (and defend) his ballot. They get into who he voted for and why, his thoughts on voters who have 10 players on their ballot every year no matter what and how he handles those...
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Jay Paterno Responds to LaVar Arrington, Talks Matt Campbell, Penn State Coaching Search, State of CFB
For a special conversation at a very appropriate time, Mike Asti welcomed Jay Paterno on his "Mike Drop" show. Paterno offered his honest thoughts about Matt Campbell, the Penn State coaching search, the expectations on the program, the state of college football as a whole and so much more. And...
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Evaluating Penn State Coaching Search, Landing on Matt Campbell
With the Penn State coaching search now over and Matt Campbell in State College, Mike Asti welcomed Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer on his "Mike Drop" show to discuss the good, bad and the ugly of the search and what the future may look like moving forward for the Nittany Lions. Hosted by...
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Mike Asti on What Kevin Brown Means for WVU Football, MBB Has Room to Improve
On the heels of a big day for WVU football, Mike Asti jumped on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel. They talked what adding a nationally respected recruit does for the expectations of next season and then pivot into discussing WVU basketball winning despite the struggles of a top player. Hosted by...
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Is Aaron Rodgers the Best QB to Ever Play for Steelers?
Mike Asti talks with Pitt color analyst Pat Bostick about his recent take that Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback to ever play for the Steelers. The two discuss (and debate some) the legacies of Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Terry Bradshaw. Can Mike offer any counter points argue for Big Ben...
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Todd Haley Evaluates Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Defends Mike Tomlin, Talks Shedeur Sanders
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…
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Defending Russell Wilson, Eli Manning HOF Debate, Paul Skenes Has Best Pirates Season
With so much Russell Wilson slander out there, Mike Asti decided to drop the mic on a couple national analyst for their recent asinine comments about the quarterback. Asti then pivoted to explain why Wilson would have to get into the Hall of Fame if Eli Manning is ever inducted. And then in...
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Mike Asti Covers Major WVU Football Storylines for Big 12 Opener
Leading up to West Virginia's Big 12 opener at Kansas, WV Sports Now's Mike Asti jumped on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to discuss the top storylines of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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Mike Asti Reacts to the Micah Parsons Trade: Jerry Jones is Crazy!
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...
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The Health of College Football with Bill Bender
Since the 2025 season marks the beginning of another new era for college football, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop to discuss health of the sport and what the future may look like. They also talked Rich Rodriguez's return to West Virginia in the back half of...
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Should the Steelers Award Cam Heyward a New Contract Again?
Cam Heyward demanding the Steelers award him a new contract again triggered Mike Asti, promoting a rant edition of Mike Drop. Asti explains why Heyward didn't really bet on himself like he thinks he did and why the Steelers shouldn't cave to his demands. Image credit: Ed Thompson Hosted by...
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Phil Steele Previews 2025 CFB Season, Talks WVU, Pitt, Penn State
Longtime college football insider Phil Steele joined Mike Asti to discuss the release of his 2025 preview. Asti asked Steele about his thoughts on playoff expansion and which format works best and if he believes contracts and a salary cap and contracts are coming. Steele then broke down his...
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Mike Asti Previews 2025 WVU Football Season on KMA Radio
For bonus content only a couple weeks away from the start of fall camp, WV Sports Now's Mike was asked to preview the upcoming WVU football season on KMA Radio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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Emergency Pod: Instant Reaction to Steelers Trading Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey
Prompted by the blockbuster trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami and brought Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh, Mike Asti held an emergency pod edition of "Mike Drop" to offer his instant reaction to the surprising news. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire) Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Aaron Rodgers on Steelers, Penguins New HC, McCutchen HOF Debate
In his first show back after a personal hiatus, Mike Asti drops the mic on several of the most talked about Pittsburgh sports topics today. First, Asti explains why he can be classified as an Aaron Rodgers believer but it his Steelers tenure does have a ceiling. Next, he touches on why the new…
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Miserable Pirates, Pete Rose & "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Talk with Will Graves
To discuss two topics with one guest, Mike Asti welcomes Baseball Hall of Fame voter and Associated Press writer Will Graves on this episode of Mike Drop. They talk why this bad Pirates season is different from the previous ones and then why Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are completely...
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Mike Asti's Reaction to the Steelers Trading George Pickens - I Was Right!
Mike Asti was right! After being right about the Steelers trading George Pickens, Asti offers his thoughts about the Pickens trade and what it means for Aaron Rodgers, the 2025 season and the future of the franchise on the latest edition of his "Mike Drop" show. Image credit: Ed Thompson Hosted…
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Pirates Fans Are Fed Up...But What Can They Really Do to Spark Change?
Saying Pirates fans are fed up is an understatement. And on this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti talks with Gabe Mazefsky, a fan gaining some local for fame for being part of an initiative to try to force Bob Nutting to sell the team, about what led to the billboards, why Paul Skenes is the…
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Rodgers Watch, Shedeur of it All, Why Steelers Shouldn't Pay T.J. Watt
What are the Steelers doing? Well, Mike Asti tries to answer that question while also providing his (sometimes hot) takes about Pittsburgh waiting for Aaron Rodgers and showing interest in Shedeur Sanders. He even explains why the Steelers should NOT break the bank for T.J. Watt. Hosted by...
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What Does DK Metcalf Trade Mean for Rest of Steelers Offseason?
What does the DK Metcalf trade mean for the rest of the Steelers offseason? On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti gives two clear responses to that question and reacts to the Steelers big swing for a big time wide receiver. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
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Should the Steelers Trade for Matthew Stafford?
Should the Steeles trade for Matthew Stafford? That's the focus on this episode of Mike Drop. Mike Asti explains why he's torn about the idea of Stafford and even goes into why it's crazy for the Rams to move him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
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