Presented by The Smoking Musket, hosts Joel Bracken and Jordan Pinto take you through the good, the bad, and the ugly of WVU football. New episodes posted weekly through the season. Follow us on Twitter *@smokingmusket* ( https://twitter.com/smokingmusket ) and *@west_by_pod* ( https://twitter.com/west_by_pod )  Not affiliated with West Virginia University
Joel and Jordan are back with a little bit of everything: Spring ball talk, a summary of the end of the college basketball season, WVU Baseball, the Masters, NBA Playoffs, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan are back with an update at the beginning of Spring Ball. The guys give updates on the roster, coaches, and the Rich Rod Rewatchable series coming this summer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After an eventful portal session, the guys discuss the state of the roster by position group and answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
That's a wrap for WVU's 2024 football campaign. Joel and Jordan discuss the bowl game and state of the roster and coaching staffAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What a week. Joel and Jordan discuss the return of Rich Rod and what it means for the program looking forward. The guys also cover the upcoming bowl game vs MemphisAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After six seasons in Morgantown, Neal Brown is out as head coach of the Mountaineers. Joel and Jordan reflect on his time at WVU and discuss what this means for the program going forward, including who should take the helm.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Through the brutal weather in Morgantown, the Eers pull out another victory versus UCF. Joel and Jordan break down the game and discuss the future, the Big 12, and the final regular season game versus Texas Tech. (Sorry for no listener Q's, they were accidentally discarded with a Discord channel).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Still doing this thing! Jordan is joined by Jake Lantz to discuss another home loss and a matchup with UCF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
You're telling me there's a chance? The guys discuss WVU winning with defense in Cinci, staying alive in the Big 12 race, and getting ready for a visit from the Baylor BearsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys are back to discuss the coaching change, the conference race, and a clash with CincyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan react to a win in Arizona, what to expect over the last month of the season, and the entertaining Big 12.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan and Joel talk about another flat performance at home, the big picture on Neal, the Big 12, and a matchup in Arizona featuring two teams desperate for a get-right game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan react to Neal's recent presser about having fun.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan and Joel recap the Coal Rush, talk about the upside-down Big 12, and prepare for another night game in Morgantown hosting the Wildcats. Hope everyone has fun!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys celebrate a huge win in Stillwater, discuss the unpredictability of the Big 12, and preview the Coal Rush Riot Bowl Showdown in MorgantownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fresh off the bye week, the guys are back to discuss an awesome weekend of football and a matchup with the Pokes in Stillwater.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys break down a rollercoaster day in Morgantown, a crazy day around the Big 12, and discuss the bye weekAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys recap a gut-wrenching weekend in Pittsburgh and zoom out for Kansas and the outlook for the rest of the seasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
BACKYARD BRAWL WEEK! Joel and Jordan briefly break down the Albany game before talking Big 12 and the big showdown in Pittsburgh this weekendAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys breakdown what went wrong in Morgantown over the weekend and do their usual Big 12 Recap/Precap.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
IT'S GAME WEEK! Jordan and Joel get you set for a monster weekend in Morgantown as Penn State comes to town.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's time! The guys break down the Old Gold and Blue in the week before the 2024 season kicks off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys break down the Mountaineers' final regular season opponent, Texas Tech.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of the Deep Dive series, the guys cover a sneaky impressive UCF team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys keep the Deep Dive series rolling, covering the Baylor Bears in this edition.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys dive into old Big East foe Cincinnati in this Summer Deep Dive series edition.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan break down the lone Big 12 newcomer on WVU's schedule this year, the Arizona WildcatsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan and Joel break down the K-State Wildcats, a favorite in the Big 12 for 2024.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The fellas break down a potential dark horse in Iowa State ahead of the 2024 campaign.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan discuss the Pokes in this edition of the Summer Deep Dive SeriesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan continue the summer series with a breakdown of the Kanas Jayhawks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan break down the Pitt Panthers, a tEam coming off their moSt disaPpointing season under Narduzzi. How will the Mountaineers fare in their travel to the Burgh this year?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Summer Deep Dive Series is back folks! Joel and Jordan get after it breaking down a Penn State team that might just be the best team on WVU's schedule this year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys are back chatting about WVU-related news over the last few months and getting ready to kick off the summer series of deep dives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan break the pod hiatus with reactions to the 2024 WVU football schedule, chat about recruiting and returning production, and answer listener-submitted questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan are once again joined by Jake Lantz to breakdown the 2023 season, give out superlatives, and assess the status of "The Climb"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Joel and Jordan, joined by special guest Jake Lantz (@NiteStare), recap the beatdown in Charlotte over the Tar Heels and discuss the Big 12 performance during bowl seasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys are back to discuss roster fluctuations, the Big 12 bowl games, and WVU's matchup with North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The West By Pod Boys recap a thrilling regular season finale and what it means in the grand scheme of the WVU football program. The guys also recap the final week of the Big 12 season and precap the Big 12 championship game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan and Joel breakdown another blowout of a new Big 12 team, cover the league in the Recap/Precap, answer listener questions, and discuss the regular season finale versus an unimpressive Baylor teamAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan is joined by Jake Lantz to discuss the embarrassment in Norman, the Big 12 recap/precap, answer listener questions, and prep for CincinnatiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's November and the Mountaineers are still playing meaningful football games! Jordan and Joel recap a stress-free beatdown of BYU, talk about an epic weekend in the Big 12, answer listener questions, and preview the Oklahoma Sooners14:45 Big 12 Recap25:54 Discord Q&A33:30 Big 12 Precap42:55 OU PreviewAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The guys discuss the Mountaineers bouncing back in the bounce house, the Big 12 approaching its most exciting week of matchups, and preview BYU's trip to Morgantown for a night game at MPS.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Coming off a second head-scratching loss, Joel and Jordan discuss what has gone wrong with the Mountaineers, how margins in the Big 12 are razor-thin, and what WVU needs to do to bounce back against a potent UCF team.24:30 - Big 12 Recap33:23 - Big 12 PrecapUCF Preview 38:26Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Time to talk about it. Joel and Jordan unpack an unforgettable night in Houston, do their normal rounds of Big 12 Recap/Precap, and discuss Oklahoma State's rising stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Refreshed from the bye week, the guys get you caught up from around the league and get you prepped for a Thursday night showdown versus Dana Holgorsen and Houston.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How bout Real Deal Neal and the 4-1 Mountaineers? Joel and Jordan break down another encouraging win, this time on the road at TCU, and get you caught up on all the talk around the league. They'll be back next week to preview the Fighting Dana's of HoustonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
WE'RE GOING STREAKING! The guys cover all the details of a surprising home upset over the Red Raiders, chat about the opening weekend of Big 12 conference play, and get you ready for a showdown in Fort Worth Saturday night.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan and Joel share their thoughts and experiences from an electric night in Morgantown where WVU avenged last season's loss to the Panthers. The guys talk about how wide open the Big 12 is in their weekly Recap/Precap segment, and get you ready for next week's game versus the Red Raiders of Texas TechAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's Backyard Brawl Week! Joel and Jordan wrap up Duquesne, cover the Big 12, and provide all the info and hype you need to get ready for a night Backyard Brawl in Morgantown.Big 12 Recap/Precap 18:15Pitt Preview 29:35Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The season is underway and the WBP guys are back with a review of the Mountaineer's clash with Penn State. The guys follow up with their usual Big 12 Recap/Precap and a brief preview of Duquesne.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy