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Mike Drop
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
Mike DropBrian Metzer Joins Mike Asti to Discuss Likely Ceiling for 2026-27 Penguins
For an early-season update of the Pittsburgh Penguins' season so far, Mike Asti welcomed Brian Metzer on "Mike Drop" to discuss what went wrong on their recent…
Mike DropWhy Aaron Rodgers is Right and the NFL Should Never Expand Outside of North America
Mike Asti delivers a rant in support of Aaron Rodgers' recent comments concerning the NFL's international games while also explaining the main reason why the…
Mike DropBreiden 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…
Mike DropInstant 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…
Mike DropExposing 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…
Mike DropLearning 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropPreseason 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…
Mike DropThe 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropListen: 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…
Mike DropWhere 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…
Mike DropWhy 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…
Mike DropWill 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…
Mike DropBreaking 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…
Mike DropCrissy 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…
Mike DropWhere 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…
Mike DropSteelers 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropSteelers 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…
Mike DropWhat 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…
Mike DropCovering 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…
Mike DropWhat 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…
Mike DropWhat 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…
Mike DropFuture 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…
Mike DropIs 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…
Mike DropJosh 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…
Mike DropWhat 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…
Mike DropDebating 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropWill 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…
Mike DropJay 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…
Mike DropEvaluating 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropIs 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…
Mike DropTodd 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…
Mike DropDefending 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropThe 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…
Mike DropShould 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…
Mike DropPhil 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropEmergency 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 DropAaron 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…
Mike DropMiserable 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…
Mike DropMike 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…
Mike DropPirates 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…
Mike DropRodgers 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…
Mike DropWhat 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…
Mike DropShould 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…
Mike DropCutting Through the BS, Getting Honest About Steelers in 2025
Mid February always marks the period on the NFL calendar that requires fans to use their BS meter more than any other. And with rumors swirling, Mike Asti…
Mike DropSteve Slaton Talks Making HOF, What Fans Don’t Know About WVU Career, James Franklin
In an effort to fully celebrate the Mountaineer legend, Mike Asti welcomed College Football Hall of Famer Steve Slaton on this special edition of Mountaineer…
Mike DropA Steelers Reality Check with Tim Benz
On the first episode of Mike Drop in 2025, Mike Asti welcomes Pittsburgh media colleague Tim Benz of the Tribune-Review to offer the Steelers a reality check…
Mike DropDavid Todd Joins Mike Asti to Offer Truth on Steelers, Arthur Smith, Mike Tomlin
Enjoy the glory of Thanksgiving and listen to an all new episode of Mike Drop! Mike Asti welcomes former Pittsburgh sports radio host David Todd to the show to…
Mike DropNick Farabaugh Details Outlook for Steelers with Russell Wilson as QB1
How well did Russell Wilson really play in his Steelers debut? What can hold the Steelers back from ending their drought without a playoff win? Nick Farabaugh…
Mike DropMike Asti on How WVU-Oklahoma State Will Impact Big 12
As he does every week, Mike Asti appeared on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel. They talked the WVU-Oklahoma State matchup and how it will impact the Big 12…
Mike DropThe Truth About Steelers QB Situation, Outlook for Pitt Post Backyard Brawl
It's an all football edition of Mike Drop! Mike Asti welcomes Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Locked On Steelers Podcast to the show to…
Mike DropMeet Joe Brand - the Pittsburgh Penguins New Radio Play-By-Play
Penguins fans, meet Joe Brand. On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti talks with the new radio play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, introducing him…