The Morning Spiel

Aristotle and Alex get sidetracked talking about the Steelers-Falcons game and other football related observations. 

Some thoughts on last night's debate from Alex (0:00). Mike Asti of WV Sports Now and "Mike Drop" joins the program to discuss the future of the Backyard Brawl and the importance of this week's game (7:50).

A 4-0 start and a number one ranking for the first time ever in both polls has WVU Men's Soccer almost a guarantee to make the NCAA tourney later this year. How far can they go? Meanwhile, the WVU Women's Soccer team is looking to rebound after a rare tournament miss in 2023. Adam Zundell of ESPN+ joins the program to break all this down (5:25). 

Alan Saunders of Steelers Now joins the program to discuss the Steelers 18-10 Week 1 win in Atlanta (9:30). 

Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport and Friday Free for All recaps all the major high school football storylines this week (0:00). Chris Hammer, formerly Davis & Elkins triathlon coach and now Paralymic gold medal winner, joins the program (15:01). 

Jason Young of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center joins the program to discuss upcoming program, great TV, and The Eagles (4:41). 

Mike Asti of WV Sports Now,  Mic Drop  and Yardbarker joins the program to discuss the numerous ways WVU needs to clean things up in their tune-up with FCS-powerhouse Albany (3:44).

Todd Gookin, GM of WVU's club ice hockey team, joins the program to discuss the new rink coming to Morgantown, how it will impact hockey in the region, and what it could mean down the line for an NCAA hockey program in Morgantown. 

The history of Labor Day and the U.S. Labor Movement with WVU professor Dr. Austin McCoy (7:44).

Dr. Dorothy van Oppen, psychiatrist with Chestnut Ridge, on the drug and addiction epidemic that continues to harm West Virginia (9:01). 

Mike Asti of WV Sports Now and  Mic Drop joins the program with final thoughts ahead of the start of the season and analysis of WVU-Penn State. 

Dr. Javier Cardenas, Director for Concussion & Brain Injury Center at WVU Medicine's Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, discusses the new NeuroPerformance Innovation Center and how it can help athletes and non-athletes alike (14:41).

Alex on the upcoming WVU Football season shares his predictions (0:00). Alan Saunders of Steelers Now on Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and the Steelers wrapping the pre-season (14:31). 

As part of a special show recorded ahead of the WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon, Alex speaks with Gesenia of Rondstadt Revue (3:47). 

Mike Asti, Managing Editor of WV Sports Now and host of  Mic Drop , joins Alex to discuss Garrett Greene's Heisman odds, WVU's season outlook, and a breakdown of the schedule where they'll be favored, where they'll be underdogs, and where the swing games lie (5:03).

Today's show focuses primarily on first generation college students (0:00). Dr. Justin Rader, Associate Director of Orientation & Transition Programs at Fairmont State University, joins the program to discuss all the critical ways to support first generation students (15:23). Alex wraps on ending the politics of rage (26:07).

Alex on the injury that will result in Zach Frazier getting his chance (0:00). Alan Saunders of Steelers Now on where the Steelers are and where they need to go to get the offense functioning (14:07). 

Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport joins the program to discuss what reclassification could do to shake the tenuous four classification system in high school football in West Virginia (5:00).

Mike Asti, Managing Editor of WV Sports Now and host of the podcast  Mic Drop , joins the program to discuss WVU Football's path to the Big 12 Championship Game, a possible playoff appearance, Beanie Bishop with the Steelers, and even a little Pirates talk as the skid continues (14:13).

A campaign turned on its head! WVU Professor of Political Science Scott Crichlow explains how the state of the race has changed in less than a month's time. 

Alex opens with commentary on the election (0:00). Alan Saunders of Steelers Now joins the program to talk Steelers football (20:05).

It's an all-football episode of  The Morning Spiel as Alex talks WVU football right off the hop (0:00). Chris Johnson joins the program later to talk Bridgeport football and some of the major storylines across the region (14:46).

Jason Young of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center joins the program to discuss Shakespeare, some fantastic shows coming to the Grand, and Olympic basketball.

Mike Asti of WV Sports Now joins the main segment to talk about the Mountaineer mentality for 2024. 

Greg Carey of MetroNews joins the program to break down some of the major storylines to come out of fall camp so far for WVU football.