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PORCH Sessions

by Blain Smith

Anything said on the porch stays on the porch & on the airwaves. Dabble in a little bit of everything on the sports & pop culture landscape with a heavy emphasis on the Mountain State.

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Episodes

  1. SKENESDAY

    Susman joins Smity as they talk Skenes, no no etiquette, All-Star games. SEAMHEADS prepare yourselves

  2. CRUZin into July

    Mike hops up on to THE PORCH to talk about our experience at Great American Smallpark, WVU & a little Bronny nepotism talk…

  3. MAYDAY, STATES & the Bracket

    Seamheads rejoice everywhere the summer has arrived….State Tournament in Charleston. The Show & Mazeys Mountaineers head to the desert.

  4. BASEBALL is BACK BOYS

    Shiftie, Susman, & Smith the Killer S’ get into broadcasting, CENTRAL Talk, Waffle Houses, Reds Caravan & much more in the maiden voyage in to baseball in 2024.

  5. *FANTASY KEEPER RANKINGS*

    Let the chaos ensue…

  6. THE GOATS hang up the whistles 🐐

    Take a look back into the vault as we discuss the news of the 🐐s of coaching hanging it up. Plus a look at the CFP finish for MICHIGAN along with a peak ahead to the new 12 team playoff coming next season.

  7. Omaha, Omaha- NFL & Mountaineer Hoops with Zachie Moon

    We audible on a post-season wrap up on Mountaineer Football but Blain & Zach couldn’t stay silent on some pigskin of the pro variety along with plenty to discuss at the top of the program revolving WVU Hoops. Join us on THE PORCH.

  8. MAYO Pre-Preview & Court Battles

    Mike Susman joins Blain Smith for some DUKES MAYO Bowl discussion along with talk on WVU hoops current situation both in court & on it.

  9. Night Shift in for Day Shift: HOT STOVE

    All MLB edition following the Winter Meetings. Night Shift in for a Day Shift. Enjoy as we talk BASEBALL

  10. CFP ROYAL RUMBLE, MAYO & Mountaineer QBrushmore

    CJ & Mike Susman join Blain Smith on THE PORCH for a heated College Football Playoff Discussion along with our thoughts on Mayonnaise & the greatest QBs in Mountaineer history.

  11. Wild Waco Finish & CHAMP WEEK Preview

    Susman & CJ join Blain on THE PORCH for a look back at WVUs victory over Baylor to finish the season 8-4 just as we predicted. Also, we look forward to CHAMP WEEK & how we think the CFP will shake out.

  12. BU Bears Beware, Bearcats Beaten Badly

    Zach joins Blain to discuss a glorious weekend in November & prepare for Baylor Bears. Along with some Big XII title talk, rivalry weekend in college football.

  13. On to CINCINNATI

    The fellas hop up on to THE PORCH to join Blain as they attempt to put Oklahoma behind us & move ON to CINCINNATI. We discuss all things Mountaineer football through a myriad of topics including a quick look into the Jimbo craze.

  14. BYU Blues & no SOONER Nooner

    Mike Susman & Zachie Moon join Blain Smith on THE PORCH for a flashback to the domination of BYU & a preview of the last trip to Oklahoma.

  15. Mountaineers derail DJ Diesel

    MOSH PIT & another Mountaineer victory. An opportunistic defense,a strong running game & of course Garrett Greene fueled WVU. We look forward to Saturday night with a visit from BYU.

  16. Poke Preview: Crossroads

    The gang is all here for a matchup between 4-2 teams looking to move towards the top of Big XII. We also have to go back to take a look at a week ago in Houston.

  17. Pretty, pretty good Houston preview

    CJ & Susman join Blain on THE PORCH for a stroll back thru memory lane of the Dana days & of course we preview tonight’s game with Coogs where an opportunity awaits for 5-1.

  18. Division Series Delirium

    OCTOBER it’s GO TIME

  19. TCU Terrorized

    Susman & CJ join Blain on THE PORCH as they break down Mountaineers 24-21 victory over Horned Frogs. Why not celebrate the WVU win to improve the record to 4-1 just another hour with us.

  20. Legends Never Die

    Shiftie joins as we enter OCTOBER the best time for baseball the whole year round. We take a look at the bracket & a close look at the upcoming Wild Card Series.

  21. Last Weekend in September- College Spreads

    Take a tour around the slate for Week 5 in the college football universe with us on THE PORCH.

  22. Texas Tech Toasted: TCU Test

    The Mountaineers are 3-1, can you ask for more? Despite the record there is certainly room for improvement but also plenty of reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Join Blain, CJ, & Susman on THE PORCH as they preview Saturday night against the Horned Frogs.

  23. HERD Hokie HOUR

    Randy Burnside joins Blain on THE PORCH for a preview of the High Noon showdown between the Hokies & the Herd.

  24. Write Neal a Love Song

    Post Pitt enthusiasm from the fellas, we relive the 17-6 win in the Brawl while also looking forward to the Big XII opener as the Mountaineers welcome the visitors from Lubbock. Neal Brown has yet to beat Texas Tech, can he build off the momentum for the rest of 2023.

  25. Week 3, Brawl &an Undercard

    C.J. & Blain cruise thru the college football schedule for Week 3. Talking the big games & big opportunities..Here Comes the Money

  26. BACKYARD Litterbox BRAWL

    PITT game, 12 years in the making join us on THE PORCH as we break it all down with plenty of Neil Diamond to boot on this special week.

  27. NFL is BACK

    Susman & Smith break down Week 1, pick em y’all

  28. WEEK 2- Welcome Back College Football

    C.J. joins Blain for a look at all the intriguing matchups. Enjoy the pigskin & get ready for our initial Saturday Sixer of the season

  29. Return from the Valley

    Game 1 is in the books & we dissect the WVU performance with a keen eye toward the rest of this massive September for Neal Brown’s Mountaineers.

  30. PENN STATE Porch Preview: IT IS TIME

    It’s OUR Year (we hope) the GANG is all HERE. We dive in to the prime time Penn State matchup on Peacock from all levels & follow-up with predictions for 2023. IT is TIME for some Mountaineer Football.

  31. Dog Days in Rearview

    We take one last look back into the dog days to celebrate the Braves & officially bury 2 NL Central club, one of which we talk about more than anyone else. Finally, we start examining the races as we enter September.

  32. Countdown Continues

    WVU is on the brink of the 2023 season & we tell you which games THE PORCH wants to win the most this in our initial fantasy draft of season. We also examine questions & possible solutions heading into next week in Happy Valley.

  33. Football on Horizon

    CJ & Mike join Blain on THE PORCH for the initial dive into the 2023 WVU football season. Lots of intrigue surrounding the program in Brown’s 5th season in Morgantown.

  34. BAD UMPS & DOG DAYS

    Susman & Shift join for a Hard 90 as we discuss the pennant chases, horrendous umpiring, burying teams & of course WALK-OFFS.

  35. Trade Deadline Flashback

    Shift & Susman join Blain on THE PORCH for a meeting on the mound taking a look at the Trade Deadline moves & how it will shape the playoff picture. FLASHBACK to the 1st with us, the analysis is proving to be prophetic. Plus, WALKOFFS

  36. WALKOFFS & Blaaaaainnnnnnn Cashman

    All the trade rumor talk, plenty of Yankee conversation with CJ joining Shiftie & Susman. Of course we dabble in the Central along with SHO

  37. DERBY & 2nd half DIVISION predictions

    Shift & Susman join the PORCH for a Hard 90 filled with NL Central, trade talk & much much more.

  38. Mountaineer Basketball for the Soul

    The fellas meet up to discuss the state of the Mountaineer Basketball program as we enter July…LOTS of turbulence on Catlett Blvd but hope still remains unless it comes to Mike with Neal Brown.

  39. Skeenes or Crewes, Mayo or Mustard ?

    We have a debut from Grant with MLB.com alongside Shift. We discuss everything from gummy worms to Mayo on hotdogs. Also, CJ comes in for the backend of the program to help officially recap the College World Series.

  40. Supers, Sass, & Swag..Oh my!

    The final outs were recorded in tg

  41. TOURNEY TIME

    We enter the month of JUNE with a Hard 90 as we prep you for the West Virginia High School State Tournament this weekend & look ahead to WVUs trip to the LEXINGTON regional along with a quick whip around the NCAA Regional brackets. Finally we touch on the SHOW to close it out.

  42. May Day Edition

    C.J. & Mike join Blain for a whip around episode discussing a trio of Mountaineer sports.

  43. BUCCOS, BANANAS, Bargains

    Sus, Shift & Smith go a hard 90 talking about the BANANAS, baseball, Buccos & bargain tickets.

  44. Huggs Hysteria & Recap of 2022

    Zach is BACK along with Mike on THE PORCH to discuss the past, present & future of Mountaineer basketball. We also highlight which restaurants would make deep runs in March.

  45. Welcome to the NIGHTSHIFT

    Mike joins me for a HARD 90 as we welcome our new baseball correspondent the NIGHTSHIFT. We talk opening week of MLB, singing at the ballpark & of course have story time.

  46. Gatorade Mommas & Opening Day

    HARD 90 with the fellas with plenty of NL Central conversation along with a look at the 1st poll for baseball in the state of WV.

  47. BOB: WBC Aftermath & Pitch Clock

    A Hard 90 coming on THE PORCH as Susman joins me for nothing but BASEBALL conversation.

  48. Lets DANCE into CHAMP Week

    WVU has cemented its ticket to the 4 letter tournament so it’s time to Dance!!! We talk the victory over Kstate & a March motivated rabbit hole along with a Big XII preview. Finally a draft of the best conference tournaments.

  49. Beware the Ides of March & KSTATE Preview

    A preview of Saturday’s Senior Day versus a nationally ranked KState. A look at the Big XII & other players as we approach the Dance. Then finally a draft/ reminisce down memory lane of the best tourney games in our books.

  50. GRIT

    Monday night defined what the WEST VIRGINIA BASKETBALL program has been about over the last decade, GRIT. We celebrate the big win that SHOULD have us dancing & a quick look back into the Phog. Finally a fantasy draft of the all-time GRITtiest Mountaineers on the hardwood.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Anything said on the porch stays on the porch & on the airwaves. Dabble in a little bit of everything on the sports & pop culture landscape with a heavy emphasis on the Mountain State.

HOSTED BY

Blain Smith

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Anything said on the porch stays on the porch & on the airwaves. Dabble in a little bit of everything on the sports & pop culture landscape with a heavy emphasis on the Mountain State.

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