A mixed bag of topics in this episode, but we start the show with BREAKING NEWS from Buckets.  We then hop around a bit with a #QandA4BandD before welcoming on former Texas Tech standout, and recent Washington Nationals signing, Brian Klein (24:59).  Co-owner of FC Buffalo, and NBC Sports writer, Nick Mendola then joins us to talk about how the club is handling the pandemic and what they are doing to fight social injustice (46:19).  Dan's wonderful girlfriend Cassie, and our good friend Nick Phillips, then hop on for a Mt. Rushmore segment in which each person tries to create their best breakfast order.  Finally, we close the show with one of your favorite interviews to date, as we chat with former Buffalo Bills left tackle John Fina and his son Bruno Fina, who will be playing football at UCLA in the fall, for our "RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" (1:23:58).  Enjoy!

Sabres, NHL draft, and MUCH more!  After sharing our thoughts on the MLB shortened season and the interesting rule changes that will take place, we debate whether Cam Newton signing with the Patriots should strike fear in the Bills’ fan base.  We then welcome on NHL writer Joe Yerdon (21:07) to discuss the Sabres front office moves and overall state of the organization.  Afterward, we discuss the insane NHL draft lottery scenario that played out Friday night with Scott Wheeler of The Athletic (50:21), as well as what prospects the Sabres will be looking at with their 8th overall pick.  Our Mt. Rushmore this week is one we hope does not get us in trouble at home, as we draft the “things to never say to your girlfriend or wife” with our good friends Ryan Meissner and Cory Martin (1:32:08).  We close out the show with a very fun RE McNamara “Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past as former Sabre Patrick Kaleta joins us to discuss what the toll of being an NHL agitator took on his body, and we relive some great memories from throughout his career (1:50:16).  Enjoy!

Another special episode as we relive our college glory days and welcome on several guests from SUNY Cortland athletics.  Former men's basketball player and current associate head coach Maurice Kearney joins the podcast to discuss how his unique playing time at Cortland led to his transition into coaching (6:35).  Survivor 39 winner, and former intramural basketball teammate, Tommy Sheehan then comes on for a Mt. Rushmore of things to bring on a desert island (33:53).  Former C-State quarterback, and current Cincinnati Bengals QB Coach, Dan Pitcher then joins us to relive his Central New York days and how he has climbed the ranks in the NFL  (58:26).  We close the show with two fun interviews highlighting the past and future of Red Dragon athletics.  Former baseball player Kyle Dimino entertains us with his thoughts on a variety of topics (1:21:52), and recent WNY standout athlete Zac Boyes talks with us about why he chose to play football at Cortland this fall, and much more (1:36:43).  Enjoy!

A special episode as we focus on WNY high school athletics.  After discussing our own joys of coaching, we welcome Frank Wolf (17:51) of WNY athletics to discuss how he got started covering high school sports, and how he has expanded his brand into broadcasting local games.  We are then joined by Coach Mark Simon and Coach Paul Nasca (39:47) for a very fun Mt. Rushmore segment where each of us tries to compile the best 4-man tag team of professional wrestlers. Good friend and current head varsity football coach of the Timon Tigers, Joe Licata (1:25:42), then talks to us about his path from high school standout to starting QB at the University at Buffalo, and how that has now transitioned into coaching.  Finally, our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past is former St. Joe’s, UB, and Buffalo Bills football player, Naaman Roosvelt (1:50:47), who discusses his path from the city of Buffalo to the NFL.  Enjoy!

It is another loaded episode as we focus on the current state of the Buffalo Sabres.  After breaking down our own thoughts, we reach out to Die by the Blade managing editor and Sabres beat writer, Chad DeDominicis, to discuss what needs to be done both on and off the ice to turn the Sabres in the right direction (23:26).  WGR's Brayton Wilson, producer of The Howard Simon Show, and Kenmore West varsity hockey coach (and good friend) Corey Lloyd then hop on the podcast for a special Mt. Rushmore, as they join Buckets and Dan for a four team snake draft to construct the best 3 on 3 hockey team compiled only of current and past Sabres (1:02:00).  Finally, our Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past is former Sabre goaltender, and current broadcaster, Martin Biron.  Marty chats with us for over an hour to reflect on his memories of the 2006 playoff run, his fight vs Ray Emery, as well as why we should be optimistic about the current Sabres roster (1:27:00).  Enjoy!

We are heavy hitting with content in episode 5! MLB writer Tim Britton joins the show (19:21) to discuss the negotiations between the MLB owners and players and whether he thinks there will be a season this year, and our RE McNamara "Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" this week is former Buffalo Bills all-pro full back Sam Gash (1:22:07).  We also have a Mt. Rushmore of trades by Buffalo sports teams (53:44), and our weekly #QandA4BandD (4:48) where we talk about a variety of topics such as Alexander Ovechkin's all time goal chase, and which decade would we choose to be a sports fan and why, and much more!  Hope you enjoy!

Episode 4 of Buckets and Dan is loaded! We begin with our #QandA4BandD segment (6:21) which brings us through a variety of topics from Andrew Luck, to favorite bank holidays. Local connoisseurs, and experts of the esteemed chicken wing, Pat Moran and Sean Dungan join us for our Mount Rushmore of local wing establishments (28:33). In the second half of our show we conduct our first ever trivia challenge (1:02:12), and former Bills QB Rob Johnson joins the show for our weekly blast from the past segment (1:06:46). Enjoy!

A very special episode as we break down the entire 10 part documentary of ESPN's Last Dance.  From Jordan, to Krauss, to Rodman, to Phil Jackson, and everything in-between, the guys discuss the highlights of the documentary that has brought the world together at a time when it needed it most.  They touch on the lasting legacy of Jordan and the 90's Bulls, discuss who came out on top and who looked the worst, and also talk about some hypothetical situations that could have changed the history for certain individuals.  Buckets and Dan are also joined by some friends and local NBA guru's to draft some teams compiled only of retired NBA players that never won an NBA championship, several of whom happened to cross paths with the Bulls during their dynasty.  Finally, former Chicago Bull and member of the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls NBA championship team, Rusty Larue, joins the podcast to discuss his wild athletic career to reach the NBA, what it was like to be part of one of the greatest teams of all time,  and talk about what he thought of Jordan as a teammate.  Hope you enjoy! Make sure to follow us on twitter (@bucketsanddan) to leave feedback on the episode, provide topics for next week, and vote on which starting five you liked best!

Another jam packed show as we provide a little more of our own thoughts, on top of some great interviews.  We introduce two segments, #QandA4BandD (10:45) to hit on all topics sent in from fans, and our 716 Mt. Rushmore (53:06) where we have special guests come on to have a four man draft of our favorite Buffalo professional sports athlete.  We also have outstanding interviews, with WGR's Jeremy White, co-host of the Howard Simon Morning Show, entering "The Land" to talk about the Bills schedule; and Von Lassiter, head high school coach of Buffalo Bills 5th round pick Jake Fromm to discuss the newest member to the Bills quarterback room.  Finally, this week's "RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" guest is former University at Buffalo Head Football Coach Turner Gill! Coach Gill takes us back to his time at UB, and coaching career after.  Hope you enjoy! Make sure to rate and subscribe!

Buckets and Dan are BACK! Jam packed show featuring interviews with The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia to discuss the Bills draft, Oregon State WR Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Kefense Hynson to discuss Bills 6th round pick WR Isaiah Hodgins, Georgia Southern Head Coach Chad Ludsford to talk about the other Bills 6th round pick K Tyler Bass, and a MONSTER interview as former Buffalo Sabre Dixon Ward drops by to be the inaugural "Buckets and Dan Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past."