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Unreasonable Doubt - A WVU Basketball Podcast

438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings

Presented by The Smoking Musket, Unreasonable Doubt is a podcast devoted to WVU Men's Basketball...and other things. New podcast after each game during the season and bi-weekly in the offseason.

Twitter: @ImJoshWhitt

YouTube: @unreasonabledoubtpod

Not affiliated with West Virginia University.

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Episodes

Behavior of a Real G

May 05, 2024 03:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

If Lil' Wayne is right when he said that "Real G's move in silence like lasagna", does that make Darian DeVries a Real G? Has Nelson Hernandez wrote the online blueprint for all future WVU coaches that don't have a past WV connection? Should any bad NBA head coach be a reason no one should ever bring a child into this world? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://d...

Three Weeks In with Ethan Bock

April 20, 2024 03:30 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) from WV Sports Now and The Portal Report returns to the podcast to discuss the craziness that is the 2024 D1 Basketball Transfer Portal, what he's learned about new WVU Head Coach Darian DeVries in his three weeks on the job, and what the Mountaineers could have in store this offseason. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/inv...

2023-24 Prologue with Andy Facemire

April 06, 2024 04:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVk...

2023-24 Epilogue with Andy Facemire

April 06, 2024 04:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVk...

2023-24 Prologue with Andi Facemyer

April 06, 2024 04:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Smoking Musket Contributor Andi Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEV...

Emergency Episode: Non-Interim Coach!

March 25, 2024 05:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Darian DeVries has been officially announced as the Non-Interm Head Coach for WVU Men's Basketball! What are the parallels between this hire and the hire for this job in 2002? How many times has Drake made the NCAA Tournament in 118 years? How is this hire being received by WVU fans and nationwide? Let's react in an Emergency (good kind for a change) Episode. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com a...

Double Bracket Talk

March 22, 2024 03:55 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

How do you treat the schools coached by the potential next Mountaineer coach in your brackets? Will there be more WVU wins this season or attempted 2-point shots by Jack Gohlke? If you're not winning the tournament, do you at least want to play against the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invi...

The Unreasonable Doubt HC Candidate Spreadsheet

March 15, 2024 04:30 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Wren Baker wished Coach Eilert and staff the best in their future endeavors as soon as they got to Morgantown early Wednesday morning. Now WVU is looking for their 5th non-interim head coach since 1978. Wren says he's got a giant spreadsheet. I've put together a spreadsheet as well, but way smaller, way dumber, and with shakier math. Who does my spreadsheet say should be at the top of WVU's candidate list? Who on the list is #1 in my heart? (Spoiler: my heart and the spreadsheet don't align)...

Game Thirty-Two - Cincinnati (Big 12 Tournament - 1st Round)

March 13, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Should a Kobe snarl really change the momentum of a game that much? Can you thank everyone involved with the program after a 9-23 season? (Spoiler Alert: You absolutely can) Which season is definitively the worst WVU basketball season of the 21st Century? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's season ending loss to Cincinnati in Kansas City. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join...

Game Thirty-One - Cincinnati

March 10, 2024 05:30 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

With a season like this, is it impressive that the 1st time you noticed the team check out of a game was in the regular season finale? Who has finished last the most times in the Big 12 since WVU joined the conference? What do the individual stats say at the end of this season?Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to Cincinnati. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and joi...

Game Twenty-Nine - Texas Tech

March 03, 2024 13:50 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Are you tired of former Mountaineers coming back to the Coliseum and leaving victorious? If the only thing I told you was that a basketball team shot 62% from the field in a half and they were winning, how big of a lead would you think that team had? Did a post-game press conference interaction define the 2023-24 season? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's loss to Texas Tech. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the...

Game Twenty-Eight - Kansas State

February 27, 2024 05:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Was the 1st half of this game the 1st half you expected in the Iowa State game? Would Raequan have been able to make his 2nd half dunk on an 11 foot rim? How does Trusting the Climb fit in with the search for the permanent head coach? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's Overtime loss at Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/...

Game Twenty-Seven - Iowa State

February 25, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Did you think this game was going to follow the script of WVU's last road trip? Do we know the 4 teams that will be playing in the 1st Round games in Kansas City? What if this was a podcast about WVU Women's Basketball? Lets answer these questions and more after WVU's loss at Iowa State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you...

Game Twenty-Six - Central Florida

February 21, 2024 07:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Does WVU have a better chance of beating Central Florida if Jesse Edwards is available and Raequan Battle doesn't get ejected and the game in is Morgantown instead of Orlando? Should Central Florida make any decision other than letting Johnny Dawkins be their head coach for the long term? Wren should WVU fans be worried about the AD opening in Missouri? Lets answer these questions and more after WVU's win over Central Florida. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @sm...

Game 25 - Baylor with Special Guest ChatGPT

February 18, 2024 05:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

After giving a status update on the season following a home loss to Baylor, ChatGPT (@ChatGPTapp on X) joins the podcast to give its thoughts on the worst WVU basketball season in my lifetime, how to overcome a lack of offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, and its choice on who would win a basketball coaching competition based on their name alone. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and joi...

Game Twenty-Four - TCU

February 13, 2024 05:41 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

With seven games left, Coach Eilert needs to pull everything out of the file cabinet. Let's get weird. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...

Game Twenty-Three - Texas

February 11, 2024 05:32 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

WVU lost to Texas by 36 points. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Game Twenty-Two - BYU

February 04, 2024 06:10 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

What are your chances of winning if one guy on the other team has a career night scoring and another guy on the other team has a career high in assists? Is it a good thing when there are multiple similarities to your program and DePaul? If you have one winning season at Mississippi Valley State, are you a top coaching candidate in the country? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's home loss to BYU. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @sm...

Game Twenty-One - Cincinnati

February 01, 2024 06:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

What did you think was going to happen when the 7-13 team was down 10 with 6 minutes left? What were the 3 plays in a row late for WVU that broke their way? What does Jonathan Hargett do when WVU gets their 8th win in a season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's win over Cincinnati. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/...

Game Twenty - Oklahoma State

January 28, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Should your point guards have double the rebounds of the centers? What should the goals be for WVU with 11 games left? Can you take pride in being someone's "Bad Loss" on their NCAA Tournament Bid Resume? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). ...

Game Nineteen - Central Florida

January 24, 2024 07:15 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Are there levels to a basketball player having an "off-night"? Have you been able to pinpoint why the Big 12 Men's Basketball commercial bothers you? Will there be a better chance for a road win than the next game? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Central Florida. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2K...

Game Eighteen - Kansas

January 21, 2024 08:25 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Can you start talking about this game before talking about what the WVU Women's Basketball team is doing (Spoiler Alert: I cannot)? How did we get to this version of Pat Suemnick in 18 games? What does the rest of WVU's schedule have to do with Chuck Woolery? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's upset win over Kansas. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the ...

Game Seventeen - Oklahoma

January 18, 2024 06:57 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

How do teams go into the intimidating environment that is the Noble Center and win? When's the last time WVU Men's Basketball has went this late into the season without winning two games in a row? Can WVU win two games in a row this season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://di...

Game Sixteen - Texas

January 14, 2024 11:47 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Who did you say led WVU in scoring? Who did you say led WVU in rebounding? Who did you say led WVU in steals? Let's talk about the recipe for WVU's win over Texas. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your s...

Game Fifteen - Kansas State

January 10, 2024 05:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

I can confirm that I sounded crazy laying out a highly optimistic path to 9-9 in conference play. This game tried to break my optimism, but it only changed from short-term optimism to long-term optimism. Let's talk about the mindset change and more after WVU's loss at home to Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If y...

Game Fourteen - Houston

January 07, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Is knowing what the score of the game is a big ask for an ESPN+ broadcast? Was there anything of redeeming value that you can take from the game if you're WVU? Do you sound crazy, especially after that game, when you lay out a highly optimistic path to 9-9 in conference play? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss at Houston. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join th...

Game Thirteen - Ohio State

December 31, 2023 05:12 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Did I have to eat my words about Pat Suemnick? Is getting more time with the referees during a game broadcast enhance your viewing experience? With the Big 12 schedule approaching, what is the good news and bad news about WVU's draw? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's overtime loss to Ohio State in Cleveland. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://di...

Game Eleven - Radford

December 21, 2023 16:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

After channeling Tim Tebow, I make statements regarding the prospects for the rest of the season after WVU falls to Radford at home. These statements were made with my actual feelings on a 4-7 start and where WVU finds themselves and in no way can be used as a reverse jinx. Reverse jinxs are not a thing, just like basketball curses are not a thing. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the...

Game Ten - Massachusetts

December 17, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

What did WVU accomplish in their 10th game that they've never done in my lifetime? Does the NCAA think of the move that looks the worst for them and absolutely commit to that move? What does the intro of the new guys mean for the rotation moving forward? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's loss to Umass in Springfield, MA. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discor...

Game Nine - Drexel + Curry Hicks Sage

December 11, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

After a quick breakdown of the Drexel win, College Basketball coaching search expert/UMass diehard fan Curry Hicks Sage (@CurryHicksSage on X) joins the podcast to discuss Year 2 of the Frank Martin experience at UMass, his assessment of how WVU's coaching search went in the summer, and who he thinks will be in the mix for the head coaching job after this season. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket....

Game Eight - pittsburgh

December 07, 2023 07:35 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Could you tell a difference in confidence between the two teams? How does the return of Akok Akok and Kerr Krissa affect the playing time for other players? Is the computer being reasonable with WVU's Big 12 record prediction? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to pittsburgh. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, pl...

Game Seven - St. John's (Big East/Big 12 Battle)

December 02, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Did Rick Pitino use the Huggins playbook against Coach Eilert and West Virginia? Were you ready for Kobe Johnson demanding a double-team in the post? Is Depaul always there for you? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's home loss to St. John's. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusket...

Game Six - Bellarmine

November 27, 2023 05:40 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

After six games, are WVU's offensive metrics in uncharted territory? Should Josiah Harris be on the floor, even if he doesn't score? Will this episode's Q&A include scamming emails? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's close win over Bellarmine. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusk...

Game Five - Virginia (Fort Myers Tip-Off Consolation Game)

November 23, 2023 06:22 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Is it refreshing to judge the result of a game without thinking about fatigue? What do we know about WVU after 5 games? Is there a worse decision than a grave decision? Let's answer those questions and more after WVU's loss to Virginia in Fort Myers. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. ...

Game Four - SMU (Fort Myers Tip-Off SF)

November 21, 2023 06:42 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

WVU's tank was as full as it was going to be at the beginning of this basketball game. The tank was empty before the game was over. How does WVU get to the end of basketball games with gas in the tank? Let's attempt gas in the tank analytics after WVU's loss to SMU in Fort Myers. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at ...

Game Three - Jacksonville State

November 15, 2023 07:15 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

What have we learned about Coach Eilert after 3 games? Is the world ready for Aggressive Kobe Johnson? What's the relationship of losing two buy games in a row with dividing a number by zero? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's win over Jacksonville State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@th...

Game Two - Monmouth

November 11, 2023 05:40 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Can you be upset at the result if there are no expectations? Can you be upset with the players and coaches when that offseason happens and they're still here? How will Rich Rod affect WVU's next game? Let's answer those questions and more after watching Coach Josh Eilert lose his 1st game as a D1 Basketball Coach. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonabl...

Game One - Missouri State aka MO STATE

November 07, 2023 05:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Was the 1st half a tribute to the previous head coach? Is there a life lesson in shooting 4 for 32 in a half? Was Jesse Edwards always guarded by 2-5 guys? Let's answer those questions and more after watching Coach Josh Eilert win his 1st game as a D1 Basketball Coach. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@the...

Season Preview with Mike Casazza

November 03, 2023 03:47 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

After a quick processing of more bad news with news of Kerr Kriisa's 9-game suspension, Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza on Twitter) from EersSports.com makes his annual appearance on the podcast to preview the 2023-24 WVU Basketball Season. What vibes are Coach Huggins bringing with his presence in the Coliseum this season? What's a reasonable W/L for WVU while Kriisa serves his suspension? What's Mike's confidence level in Josh Eilert keeping his job and dropping the interim tag? Listen to Mike ...

George Mason (Charity Exhibition)

October 28, 2023 05:32 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Let's wish a speedy recovery to Akok Akok. Let's also make some observations after one game that doesn't count. Let's also discuss the NCAA's deinal of Raequan Battle's waiver. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Some Preseason Rankings (No Waiver Decision)

October 20, 2023 20:20 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

The computer preseason rankings are coming out. The Big 12 Coaches have given their preseason rankings. The NCAA has not given their decision on Raequan Battle's waiver. Let's discuss all of this. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support! Advertising Inquiries: ht...

The Exclusive Season?

October 13, 2023 04:41 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

This is a basketball podcast, but I start with my reaction to the WVU/Houston football game. What a crazy game. For basketball, a spreadsheet in Connecticut has determined that WVU's 2023-24 season will mostly be experienced on ESPN+. The early computer rankings have WVU in the bottom half of the Big 12. Is that going to make the 2023-24 WVU Basketball season feel like an exclusive club? Let's process the early WVU predictions and spin them into a postive. Follow us on Twitter aka X to sta...

Thanks a lot, Steve! (No way, Jose!)

October 06, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Another change has happened to the WVU Men's Basketball Roster. This change, along with many other events in the last 12 months, could only happen with one coaching change in the Bronx two weeks before the start of the 2022-23 basketball season. How does this change affect the remaining roster? Listen as I try to figure it out. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsori...

Hello Preseason! with Patrick Oliverio

September 29, 2023 04:16 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The preseason is here! Let's celebrate by digging in on the four players on this season's roster that played on last season's team. After that, Patrick Oliverio (hail_eers_brand on Instagram; @PatrickO9WV on Twitter aka X) joins the podcast to talk about his now famous EERS hat and his thoughts on the upcoming WVU Basketball season! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in spo...

AI Talk & Outside Perspectives with Chad Kultgen

September 10, 2023 05:31 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

After some quick thoughts on Josh Eilert's interview on Three Guys Before the Game, Chad Kultgen (Dudesy Podcast, Game of Roses Podcast, Author, Screenwriter) joins the podcast to talk about being creative in Los Angeles, the future of AI with entertainment and sports, and gives an outside perspective on Josh Eilert's prospects this coming season. Listen to Dudesy and Game of Roses wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket a...

The Padgett Comparison

September 02, 2023 04:23 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Isn't it nice to have some peace and quiet with Mountaineer Men's Basketball after a loud offseason? Is there a recent college head coaching switch we can look at to help figure out how Josh Eilert will do in his Interim Coach season? What stat can we look at this year to determine Coach Eilert's success? Let's answer these questions and more on a new episode of Unreasonable Doubt! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog a...

Dominos and Dice

August 27, 2023 05:23 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Dominos are falling that get us closer to WVU Basketball. College Football starting. A full roster with two new additions. The fall semester starting. The biggest domino that has to fall for WVU with many possible ramificiatons is the approval or denial of Raequan Battle's waiver. What's the best way to determine the liklihood of Battle's (and Farrakhan's) waiver being approved? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhit...

Adding Four Corners with Andy Facemire

August 10, 2023 12:15 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi on Twitter aka X) joins to podcast to discuss the 4 schools that will be joining the Big 12 in 2024. How does this affect WVU's standing on the basketball side? Does expanding west get WVU off a travel nightmare island? Does these additions keep the Big 12 as the best college basketball conference? Nike recently dropped their new WVU Pegasus 40's. Order yours in time for gameday from our friends at Alumni Hall! Link: shrsl.com/469kl F...

Good News (Or A Reprieve From Bad News)

July 26, 2023 04:28 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

The 30-Day Transfer Portal closed. The Big 12 Schedule Matrix was favorable to WVU. WVU picked up a big man from the portal. Jose Perez returned. Best Virginia won their 1st Round TBT. I'm filing all of these events as...GOOD NEWS! Also, I share my attempt at recording a podcast when the bad news was happening earlier this month. Follow us on Twitter (X?) to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponso...

Addio Italia

July 08, 2023 04:33 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

If there were only 6 guys on the roster in a home game, would you let the bench guy run out on the carpet in the Coliseum? Is losing 5 guys (currently) to the portal actually the best case scenario for roster retention? Does it matter to you that the blue heart comes before the gold heart in the transfer portal thank yous? Follow us on Twitter to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreason...

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