Mafia Talk

Adam and Bella begin by telling Bills fans how to “calm yer farm” and not worry about their 4-0 squad. We recap the victory over the Saints, the difference special teams makes (or doesn’t) and what worries are actually legitimate. Not Legit: Josh Allen tossing one INT. Legit: Punters, kickers, and Tyler Bass, MIA.

Chapters  

(00:00) Intro

(01:11) Not Worried: 4-0

(13:16) Actual Worries: Run D, Special Teams

(24:48) Bills Backers Bar Report: Steny’s, Milwaukee Wisconsin 

Co-hosts Bella and James lay down the facts on victories over bad teams (Dolphins) and previewing worse teams (Saints) with Adam away getting married. They discuss our lovely 3-man tight end setup, the 3rd down D, and how not to worry. Josh Allen take the wheel.

(00:00) Intro

(01:11) James Cook’s Brilliance

(11:44) Tight End Beauties

(20:11) 3rd Down D? Don’t worry Me.

Adam gives a brief post-wedding recap of the Jets game, the new K-ball kicking conundrum, and gives his thoughts on Thursday's matchup than Dolphins.

Then, he interviews Lino Gabbiano, President of Bills Backers Italy. His love affair with the Bills started with a workbook from 1984, struggling to watch games in the 80's and 90's, and using the word "mafia" in Italy.

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Getting Married, Bills Win, Dolphins Preview 

(10:56) Lino Interview: Italy Bills Backers President

(32:45) Lino: What Italian fans Argue Over

(38:52) Lino: Using the word "mafia" in Italy

(43:38) Lino: Lightning Round

Italy Bills Backers Info:

• President: Lino Gabbiano
• Facebook Page: Buffalo Bills Backers Italy
• Bar: Sede Centoundici Circus Castellanza, Italy
• Bar Address: Via Giacomo Binda, 14, 21053 Castellanza VA, Italy

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills historic comeback over the Ravens, discuss why James LEFT THE GAME, and detail all the good behavoir from Josh Allen, and the not so good fan behavior. It's as big as a Week 1 victory can be, and Adam learns a new Gen Z term "T Break".

Chapters:

(00:44) James Left the Game and Asks for Forgiveness 

(15:40) Top 6 Losers, Drunk Fans, Drake the Gambler

(32:00) Generational Differences: “T Break”

(48:15) Josh the Disciplined

Adam, Bella, and James recap a Hard Knocks with no news, and some cringe Gen-Z content. We discuss Josh Allen's Lombardi visualization, and Kyle Brandt forgets Hailee Steinfeld. Plus, do the Ravens have the best roster in the league? And whose kicker is worse?

(00:40) Hard Knocks, Nice. Nothing Happened. 

(17:12) Kyle Brandt loves “your wife”

(28:00) Song of the Summer: Techno Marv?

(29:51) Ravens at Bills Preview

Adam, Bella, and James recap Hard Knocks episode 4, talk about the return of an awkward Sean McDermott, AJ Epenesa feels like poop, and we discuss why exactly Jordan Poyer is taking a spot on the practice squad.

Plus, most exciting players for 2025, and who would win in a cage match: Ed Oliver, Dion Dawkins, AJ Epenesa, or Josh?

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(02:48) Most Exciting Bills for 2025

(32:11) 3 Favorite Hard Knocks Quotes

Adam, Bella, and James recap the latest episode of Hard Knocks, talk about that birdwatching scene, and guess who Sean McDermott is worried about. And...Matt Milano speaks, a stinker in Chicago, and Josh Allen does improv.

(2:20) Hard Knocks Episode 3 Review

(6:52) McDermott Calling Our Vets...Who Exactly?

(26:30) James Cook III Nickname Vote

Adam and Bella, recap the best episode of Hard Knocks (so far). Is McDermott a better coach than Marv? QB rooms are so embarrassing, and we touch on the cost of subscribing to all those streaming services.

(1:09) Hard Knocks Episode 2 Review

(8:52) McDermott vs. Marv

(29:13) James Cook, Permanent RB

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills inaugural episode on Hard Knocks. The scooters, the weird old men at Training Camp, Benford and Tre, and wait...can you have a compelling show without any tension?

(00:00) Hard Knocks

(10:00) Episode 1 Top Moments

(18:17) Generational Differences (feat. Christian Benford)

(27:35) Making James Cook Interesting

Adam, James, and Bella dig into the Thursday's draft but begin with ranking the offseason storylines. As James Cook gets needless attention, what will Beane do in the draft?

(4:29) Offseason Draft-a-Palooza

(38:00) Best Thing I Learned About Football this Week

(54:14) Draft?! There’s a Draft Thursday!