The Burning Couch podcast

The Burning Couch

Jam Street Media

The Burning Couch is where WVU fans come to celebrate. Mountaineer and NFL great Steve Slaton and podcasting/radio legend Matty Staudt welcome former players, reporters, and fans to talk about all things WVU Football and Basketball. Mountaineer fans, this is one of the oldest running podcasts, formerly the PWPOD; we also have our partner Pat White on when he's not too busy coaching! Let's Go, Mountaineers! Let's burn some couches!

253 Episodes

Start of the Season REVIEW & The Backyard Brawl PREVIEW
9/13/2024
24:08
Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON review the first two games of the season for WVU Mountaineers Football! They also praise WVU Soccer, and discuss the evolution in Sports Development, not only in college but at the professional level. Finally, Matty & Steve preview the Pitt Panthers BACKYARD BRAWL rivalry game this weekend! Steve Slaton competes in another edition of Player or Porn Star...PITTSBURGH PANTHERS Edition! Watch The Burning Couch PODCAST on Youtube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6EmhCbpvI Like & Subscribe for LIVE VIDEO CONTENT and the VIDEO VERSION of the PODCAST! #wvumountaineers #wvufootball #HailWV #wvu #steveslaton #wvuhockey #hockey #theburningcouch #collegefootball #collegenasketball #ncaa #ncaabasketball #basketball #ncaa #westvirginia #football #pittsburghpanthers #pittpanthers #thebackyardbrawl #backyardbrawl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WVU Mountaineers Football Season Preview with Mike Asti
8/27/2024
51:10
Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON are joined by Mike Asti to rundown the ENTIRE SEASON in this FULL SEASON Preview! Mike Asti & Steve also participate in the critically acclainmed game, Player or Porn Star...UTAH EDITION! Our Guest Mike Astio is the Managing editor at WV Sports Now and Pittsburgh Sports Now. Mike is a Featured writer at Yardbarker and also Contributes to Sirius XM. Watch the PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6EmhCbpvI Like & Subscribe for LIVE VIDEO CONTENT and the VIDEO VERSION of the PODCAST! SEASON PREVIEW: WVU Mountaineers Football 2024-25 with Mike Asti | The Burning Couch Podcast #wvumountaineers #wvufootball #HailWV #wvu #steveslaton #wvuhockey #hockey #theburningcouch #collegefootball #collegenasketball #ncaa #ncaabasketball #basketball #ncaa #westvirginia #football #preseasonfootball #preseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Burning Couch Pre-Season
8/13/2024
19:36
WE ARE BACK! Matty Staudt & WVU Football Legend STEVE SLATON are back to give their thoughts on WVU Mountaineers Football Season, Pre-Season in the NCAA vs. NFL, and WVU Hockey Jerseys! Watch the PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6EmhCbpvI Like & Subscribe for LIVE VIDEO CONTENT and the VIDEO VERSION of the PODCAST! WVU Mountaineers Football 2024-25 PRE-SEASON | WVU Hockey Team Jersey | Burning Couch FULL PODCAST #wvumountaineers #wvufootball #HailWV #wvu #steveslaton #wvuhockey #hockey #theburningcouch #collegefootball #collegenasketball #ncaa #ncaabasketball #basketball #ncaa #westvirginia #football #preseasonfootball #preseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What WVU Wants For Christmas
12/19/2023
28:02
The hosts of the Burning Couch podcast, Matty Staudt and Steve Slaton, reunite after some time off. They excitedly discuss West Virginia's upcoming bowl game against UNC in the Mayo Bowl. Despite a rocky season, WVU persevered and earned this bowl bid. Maddy and Steve then lament the struggles of the WVU basketball team this year, facing eligibility issues and blowout losses. However, they remain hopeful the team can turn things around. Transitioning topics, the hosts read their "wish lists" for Santa Claus, poking fun at WVU's challenges while ultimately expressing their unwavering fandom and demanding better from the university. In classic Burning Couch fashion, Maddy and Steve banter as old friends, mixing sports analysis with humor and heart. Their rapport reminds fans why this show has lasted 15 years - because beneath the roasting and jokes are two guys who bleed old gold and blue. PLEASE support our sponsor The Book Exchange! Use code "Burningcouch" for 25% off! Its like it's free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is It The Coaches Fault?
10/26/2023
35:54
In this episode, Matty and Steve Slaton are back after a hiatus and are joined by their guest, Mike Asti. They discuss the recent Houston and Oklahoma State games and the disappointment surrounding them. They talk about of whether or not it is the coach's fault when players make mistakes on the field. Steve believes that while coaching plays a role, many factors contribute to mistakes during a game. Overall, they discuss the need for improvement and the importance of coaching in avoiding these mistakes. Plus, another round of "Player or Porn Star" and how awesome WVU Mens Soccer is! Thanks to our sponsor The Book Exchange, go there and use the code "BurningCouch" for 25% off your next purchase. https://www.bookexchangewv.com [00:02:21] Rich Rod's coaching mistakes. [00:04:48] The Oklahoma State loss stings more. [00:08:58] WVU football and jinxes. [00:12:36] Concerns about program stability. [00:15:07] The transfer portal era. [00:18:33] Team's ability to win unexpectedly. [00:21:19] A must-win situation. [00:25:30] Player or Porn Star. [00:30:53] Mike's Twitter and stirring the pot. [00:33:20] Book exchange and discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blaine Stewart Talks Growing Up A Mountaineer
9/30/2023
37:14
WVU's TE Coach and son of the Mountaineers former Head Coach Bill Stewart joins Matty and Steve Slaton on the pod this week. They talk about growing up around the football program and how much it means for him to come back to WVU after a stint in Pittsburgh with the Steelers. What's the best and worst advice his Dad gave him, does he share any old Steve Slaton stories, and what are his thoughts on Coach Neal Brown and this years Mountaineers? Listen for that and another round of "Player or P**N Star" on this edition of The Burning Couch. Follow the show: https://twitter.com/BurningCouchPod Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBurningCouchPodcast Please support us by using the code "BurningCouch" for 25% off at The Book Exchange onsite or online: https://www.bookexchangewv.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjt-oBhDKARIsABVRB0xxbNH4lcVHE3jLhluRUmouuE_xzVStBXz0Bwd41Gl_qgPHa6ax-5saArkTEALw_wcB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ROCK and PAT MCAFEE Give PRAISE to WVU Mountaineers Football
9/23/2023
22:58
In this episode of the Burning Couch Podcast, hosts Matty Staudt and Steve Slaton discuss last week's BIG WIN over Pitt, Pat McAfee and the Rock praising WVU, West Virginia GAME DAY Life Hacks, and another edition of Play or Porn Star! Find us on Youtube for Clips of Every Episode https://youtu.be/Y08221DpRYI Thanks to our sponsor The Book Exchange, go there and use the code "BurningCouch" for 25% off your next purchase. https://www.bookexchangewv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Caridi and Pitt Eats S
9/14/2023
37:22
In this episode of the Burning Couch Podcast, hosts Matty Staudt and Steve Slayton are joined by Tony Caridi, the play-by-play announcer for the Mountaineers. They discuss the upcoming game WVU v/s Pitt in The Backyard Brawl. Tony not only gives his thoughts and the game, but give us a great new recipe as we bring back "Just The Tip" Plus a new game, "Do The Eat S" Find out whats going on and check out the show! Thanks to our sponsor The Book Exchange, go there and use the code "BurningCouch" for 25% off your next purchase. https://www.bookexchangewv.com [00:02:18] Night games at the stadium. [00:06:14] Opportunity to make everything better. [00:09:33] Consistently solidly good. [00:11:38] The future of the two quarterbacks system. [00:15:31] The best food. [00:17:41] Breaded fish burgers in panko. [00:21:30] Fixing the D-back situation. [00:26:35] Hats and the Book Exchange. [00:28:02] Famous celebrity game: Eat S or Not. [00:32:33] Three guys before the game. [00:36:00] Smooth Operator by Sade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State Preview
9/1/2023
24:58
This time Steve Slaton and Matty Staudt give their views on the WVU season opener with Penn State. Steve talks about what a big game is like for a player and gives his tips for an upset. Matty predicts a win and talks a lot about what he thinks it will take for that to happen. Plus, Steve plays a scrimage round of Player of Porn Star featuring the roster of the Penn State Nitany Lions. Don't forget to use the code "BURNINGCOUCH" to get 25% off at the Book Exchange!!! West Virginia fans check out the show on Twitter @burningcouchpod Steve Slaton on Twitter @steve23slaton Matty Staudt on Twitter @mattystaudt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NEW BIG 12 & WVU Football Preview with Mike Asti
8/30/2023
53:40
Steve Slaton & Matty Staudt ARE BACK! This week on The Burning Couch Podcast, Steve and Matty give their thoughts on the BIG 12, recent WVU Mountaineers News, and invite Mike Asti on the show! Mike Asti, Managing Editor at WV Sports Now gives a deep dive on the Football Season and previews EVERY SINGLE game this upcoming 2023-24 season! Finally, we end the show with YOUR FAVORITE segment of PLAY OR PORN STAR! Subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@TheBurningCouchPodcast Find Mike Asti's work here Articles https://wvsportsnow.com/author/masti/ Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSWcL-a0oi1sjVNcLL5nig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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