Bills Pod Squad

PSE supervising producer Michelle Girardi Zumwalt joins Maddy Glab in this week’s episode of Bills Pod Squad. The two preview the Growth Mindset documentary that drops on the Bills YouTube page on Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. ET. Michelle shares her top three favorite documentaries/features she has produced in her time with the Bills, Sabres and NFL Films and dips into funny stories you haven’t heard about producing on the road. They wrap-up the conversation by giving advice to women who want to work in sports and explain why Women’s History Month is important to them.

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Bills legends Steve Tasker and Eric Wood along with Bills insider Chris Brown join Maddy Glab for a roundtable discussion previewing the Bills 2021 offseason. Before the football analysis begins, the crew discusses the most famous contacts they have in their phone. Then the talk turns to Bills football as Steve, Eric and Chris share stories of some of their favorite high-profile free agents to come to Buffalo. Then the group comes up with a list of three needs and one want for the Bills going into the upcoming season. The episode concludes with everyone by explaining the one player the Bills must re-sign and why.

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Kim and Maddy revisit the trip to the AFC Championship game. Kim talks about the foundation the team has built and hopes for the future (10:49). Then Bills Legend Cornelius Bennett joins the hosts (13:07) to discuss his thoughts on the 2020 team, how his 1988 team learned from their loss in the AFC title game, similarities between Marv Levy and Sean McDermott, why he was moved by Stefon Diggs + much more. Kim and Maddy close the show (34:00) discussing what’s next as Kim enters offseason mode for football and her plans for the Super Bowl.

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Kim and Maddy kick off the episode recounting the divisional playoff win (1:40) and Kim shares what she did at 3 am after the big victory (7:14). Then the crew is joined by Hall of fame running back Thurman Thomas (14:42). Thomas shares his memories of the Bills win over the Chiefs in the 1993 AFC Championship. Thomas passionately talks about why he loves this year’s Buffalo Bills team, his admiration for Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane, his special relationship with many of the players and why he hopes this team will be remembered as the best in franchise history when it’s all said and done. Kim closes the podcast (1:01:23) with special praise for Bills Mafia as the organization gets its time in the national spotlight this week and provides a glimpse into her life as she helps the organization get ready for Sunday’s big game.

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Kim and Maddy open the pod recapping the first playoff win in football for the Pegulas (1:02). Kim shares her thoughts on the success of having fans in the stands and Super Wild Card Weekend from the NFL perspective. Then Bills All-Pro wide receiver Cole Beasley joins the crew (10:36) to discuss why he has had a career year in Buffalo, who deserves the most credit for the receivers’ success, his music career, favorite rappers and more. Plus, he explains his nickname for Josh Allen. In the final segment (33:49), Kim and Maddy preview this week’s divisional game against Baltimore and start the of the NHL season. Kim explains why she thinks the Bills’ success will only help the Sabres in 2021 (37:48).

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Kim and Maddy talk about Kim’s game day routine as the Bills get set play their first home playoff game under Pegula ownership (1:02). She also shares some info about one of Terry's game day superstitions. Then this week’s guest CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins the crew to preview Bills-Colts (12:57). Davis shares his thoughts on Josh Allen’s ability to improve his accuracy, how Sean and Brandon have built the team and more. Davis talks about his other job as the announcer from the Madden video game and Kim makes a pitch to get Josh Allen on the cover for next year (50:11). Kim and Maddy close the show with an ‘Ask the owner’ segment and Kim explains how the various head coach openings around the NFL are impacting the Bills right now. *** For your chance to win fifty dollars worth of the new Limited-Edition New York Series Scratch-Off tickets: buffalobills.com/nylottery

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Kim Pegula opens this week’s episode talking about the news story of the week – a limited number of fans allowed to attend next week’s playoff game (2:30). Kim explains why this is important for our fans and the team on the field. Then Kim and Maddy Glab talk to ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes (16:40). Mina shares where she thinks the Bills rank among the NFL’s top teams, Josh Allen’s unprecedented growth, top NFL stories heading into 2021 and Dan Orlovsky’s run to become an official Bills Mafia member. The final segment concludes (51:21) with Kim & Maddy looking back at their favorite moments of the 2020 season + more. *** For your chance to win fifty dollars worth of the new Limited-Edition New York Series Scratch-Off tickets: buffalobills.com/nylottery

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Kim Pegula shares her reactions to winning her first AFC East title as an owner (1:00). She talks about the feeling getting the hat & t-shirt and seeing emotional reception from Bills Mafia at the airport. Kim and Maddy then talked about their favorite holiday traditions (12:44). This week’s special guest Terry Pegula joins the hosts for a 40-minute conversation (19:06). He recalls the interviews with Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane back in 2017, his mindset for the season as expectations rise, his favorite moment in the locker room, his relationship with Tre’Davious White + other players and his favorite Christmas traditions. Kim concludes the show with some thoughts on fans potentially returning for a playoff game in Orchard Park (1:12:00). *** For your chance to win fifty dollars worth of the new Limited-Edition New York Series Scratch-Off tickets: buffalobills.com/nylottery

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Kim and Maddy recap Sunday’s decisive win over Pittsburgh (1:00). Then Kim shares her first impressions of meeting Josh Allen during the draft process and getting to know him as a rookie (4:00). Josh Allen joins the crew to discuss his favorite movie quotes and funniest movies (10:00). Josh also opens up about how Stefon Diggs has impacted his life off the field (SWAG), the most famous celebrities who have reached out to him after wins this season and how he bonds with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll off the field. Kim and Maddy close the show talking about this week’s Denver game and Kim’s emotions as the team closes in on its first AFC East title in 25 years (37:00). *** For your chance to win fifty dollars worth of the new Limited-Edition New York Series Scratch-Off tickets: buffalobills.com/nylottery

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Kim and Maddy start the show with Kim’s first comments about the contract extension for Brandon Beane (1:30). Kim shares her best stories about Beane, why the relationship is working and his favorite beverage – the cheaper the better. Then CB Tre’Davious White joins the crew (12:00) to talk about his love of Buffalo, trying to get a real Buffalo to a home game, pranking coach McDermott + his teammates, texting Terry Pegula, goals for his time in Buffalo and more. Tre’Davious and Kim talked about their favorite Christmas traditions (37:00) + Tre’Davious begs Kim for her famous chocolate chip cookies. Kim and Maddy close the show with another addition of ‘Ask the Owner’ segment (44:00). *** For your chance to win fifty dollars worth of the new Limited-Edition New York Series Scratch-Off tickets: buffalobills.com/nylottery

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