Talking Buffalo

It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast, taped live Casey’s Black Rock and as always Patrick Moran is joined by friend and sports media writer/personality Joe Yerdon. However, the social media lightning rod Joe From Queens also joins in what becomes an explosive conversation covering several Buffalo sports related topics.

From Cole Beasley to Bills/NFL covid protocols, Buffalo sports media coverage of the Bills, new Bills stadium relocation threats, excessive Bills fandom, Jack Eichel, CM Punk, Twitter bans and more---this is a conversation/debate/argument among these three that you don’t want to miss.

Casey’s Black Rock is the presenter of the Casual Friday episodes of this podcast.

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It’s another edition of the “Finer Wings Club” on Talking Buffalo Podcast and Patrick Moran is joined by Buffalo Bills beat reporters for NYup.com and co-hosts of the Shout! Buffalo Football podcast, Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot in a conversation taped at Amherst Ale House.

Amherst Ale House is widely known for outstanding pizza but Patrick has long been a fan of their wings. After banging out some Medium, Hot Cajun and signature Char-Pit Crown Royal BBQ wings, Matt and Ryan both agree.

They also spend some time discussing their Shout! Buffalo Football podcast and Patrick asks them a series of questions about the grind of producing Buffalo Bills video/audio content at a clip unmatched on the market today as well as the chemistry and personal relationship Matt and Ryan have developed since the podcast launched roughly a year and a half ago.

Of course there’s plenty of Bills talk to be had. The guys talk about being mentally exhausted with discussing Covid, the promise Matt Tribusky has shown as Josh Allen’s insurance policy, the meteoric difference in the Bills pass rush this summer compared to last year and if the Bills will end up keeping seven defensive ends, cornerback being a potential area of concern for Ryan, Matt thinking Tremaine Edmunds is in line to have a monster season and so much more.

Make sure to follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanTalbotBills and Matt at @MattParrino. If you’re a Bills fan living under and haven’t yet already, lock into their podcast, almost always airing live on YouTube and other video platforms. 

Special thanks to Amherst Ale House. Western New Yorkers, if you haven’t been there for wings, pizza, beer and a good time I can assure you that you’re missing out. Get there!

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It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast, which means Patrick Moran is joined by sports writer and media personality Joe Yerdon to talk about a variety of topics, including Bills, Sabres and a “Starting Five’ draft of best Hair Bands.

There’s no panic in regards to reported Buffalo Bills new stadium talks between Pegula Sports Enterprise and government, but it’s now undeniable that hints are being dropped that a new stadium will get built whether it’s in Western New York or elsewhere. The guys have plenty opinions on the topic. They also discuss Dion Dawkins’ candid press conference about him recently having Covid-19.

Associated Press writer John Wawrow had an interesting tweet recently comparing contrast between Josh Allen with Jack Eichel and teammates willingness to follow them. Patrick and Joe both have takes on that as well as a Jack Eichel emoji tweet that’s raising eyebrows.

They also draft a roster of five of their greatest hair bands of all-time before putting it to a vote on Twitter over the weekend as well as rehash Joe’s lopsided victory in the Billy Joel songs draft last week. Patrick also shares some personal news and much more.

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast Patrick Moran is joined by former Buffalo Bills tight end Butch Rolle for a fascinating conversation spanning Butch's life and career as well as his charitable foundation that has a bowling event going on in West Seneca this weekend.

A former seventh-round draft of the Bills out of Michigan State in 1986, Rolle became famous in Buffalo and around the NFL as the guy who "all he does is catch touchdowns." Rolle once caught 14 consecutive passes for touchdowns.  Butch describes growing up in Florida, never playing organized football until 10th grade but still becoming a big-time recruit, why he decided to attend Michigan State for college, what it was like being drafted by Buffalo---a team that stunk in 1986, the process of the team growing into a contender and much more.

They also end with a TBP Fun Fact Finale, where we learned a ton of cool tidbits about Butch including the toughest teammate he ever went against, his favorite non-Bills player in football and who was better between Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith.

For more information on how you can be part of the Butch Rolle Foundation Annual Charity Bowling Event on August 21st, visit ButchRolleFoundation.org. Teams of five and individual packages are on sale.

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It’s Casual Friday on this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, taped lived from Casey’s Black Rock and Patrick Moran is joined by both sports writer Joe Yerdon and Buffalo Sabres/NHL mega fan Jill Thompson to discuss several topics ranging from the Sabres to Western New York, wings and more.

Joe is a constant on Talking Buffalo Podcast but this marks Jill’s first-ever appearance on the podcast. We spend some time getting to know her, including how she became such a huge Sabres and NHL fan and the incredibly impressive knowledge she knows of the sport.

They spend considerable time on some Sabres topics, including reaction to the disparaging comments former Buffalo goaltender Robin Lehner recently made about the organization, a look into if Evander Kane had a negative influence on the Sabres young skilled players during his time here and if there will be significant fan interest in returning to Key Bank Center with (as of now) fans being allowed back for games this upcoming season. 

Casey’s Black Rock is the new presenter of the Casual Friday episodes of this podcast. Going forward some of the Friday podcast episodes will be taped there. Today Patrick, Joe and Jill try some their medium, honey mustard grilled and Jamaican jerk grilled wings and offer opinions as well as the bar itself and vibe at Casey’s. All this and much more!

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On the episode of the future award-winning Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a conversation with Joe Miller, host of the Overreaction Sports Podcast and co-host of the Hump Day Hotline on a variety of topics focused on observations from Buffalo Bills training camp so far.

Pat and Joe attended last Saturday’s Bills open practice and sat together, noticing several things going on with the team. That coupled with daily reports from some of the team’s credible beat reporters sets up several points of conversation, including Patrick considering Isaiah McKenzie a lock to make the roster while Isaiah Hodgins and Jake Kumerow are likely fighting for one receiver spot. They also discuss Cody Ford being anything but a lock to be a starter on the offensive line, a legit RB3 battle brewing between Matt Brieda and Antonio Williams, Mario Addison perhaps in a little danger on the defensive line, Justin Zimmer looking really good, Patrick thinking the Bills are still going to trade for Zack Ertz and plenty more.

Of course, they also have a conversation about Josh Allen following the six-year extension that will see him collect $150 million just in guarantees. While deserved, the guys talk about how it’s not just a victory for Josh Allen but the entire organization’s ability to develop a franchise quarterback.

Pat and Joe also discuss appearing together along with John Fina last Friday on the Rockpile Report at O’Neill’s Stadium Inn and how cool it was meeting a bunch of Bills fans. That and much more.

Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeMillerWired and be sure to check out his Overreaction Sports Podcast, available on all major podcasting platforms.

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It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast and Patrick Moran is joined by friend and recurring guest Joe Yerdon to discuss some early developments worth noting at Buffalo Bills training camp, Jack Eichel’s frustration at still being a Buffalo Sabres, a “Starting Five” draft of favorite months of the year and much more.

The Bills are a few weeks into training camp right now and even before the three-game preseason starts next week there’s a couple of interesting topics to discuss. One of them is the offensive line depth, which is taken a hit with Covid keeping both Dion Dawkins and Ike Boettger away as well as a shoulder injury to Jon Feliciano. The guys talk about concern with that unit, what if anything they’re looking forward to seeing with the preseason and Pat’s natural concern with the Bills being prohibitive AFC east favorites.

Meanwhile Eichel has yet to be traded and the guys discuss what the frustration level on Eichel’s side probably is by now and if Kevyn Adams is likely to get what he wants by holding off pulling the trigger on a deal. They also touch on the goaltending situation and Joe has thoughts on if Ukko-Pekka Luukhonen should and will realistically be an option to begin this season as the Sabres primary netminder.

Plus, this week’s “Starting Five” consists of favorite months of the year with Joe’s first overall pick having Patrick immediately rattled, a discussion about a few wing places in Western New York, Pat’s attempt at a diet and much more.

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It’s another edition of the “Finer Wings Club” on Talking Buffalo Podcast and Patrick Moran sits down with Buffalo Sabres beat reporter Lance Lsyowski of The Buffalo News for some wings, beer and a conversation taped at Belt Line Brewery and Kitchen in downtown Buffalo.

Neither of the guys has previously been to Belt Line Brewery and suffice to say, both are blown away by the quality of their wings, wings you don’t typically see at a brewery. More specifically, the "all dressed" specialty wing is spectacular, prompting Patrick to call it perhaps one of the five best specialty wings of anywhere in Western New York. The 716 (they describe as Buffalo hot) was very good as well while the Jamaican Jerk grilled was good but not on the same level as its two counterparts.

Of course there’s plenty of talk about the Sabres, including Lance’s thoughts on Jack Eichel on his leadership and his on-ice ability. They also talk about the revamped defense, the shocking way the goaltending situation plays out, who he thinks assumes leadership roles in the locker room, a few guys he expects to step up this season and a prediction on who the leading scorer will be.

They also spend time talking about Lance’s ongoing adjustment to being a Buffalonian, what he anticipates happening with how reporters cover the NHL this season with ongoing Covid protocols and much more. Make sure you follow Lance on Twitter @Llysowski.

If you want some really (really) good wings, a solid selection of craft beers and some relaxing feel-good vibes, then most definitely make your way over the Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen, located at 545 Swan Street near downtown Buffalo

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On this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran has a conversation with J Spence The King, host of Code of Conduct podcast and co-host of Hump Day Hotline on the Buffalo Rumblings podcasting network about a variety of topics spanning podcasting, life and of course plenty of Buffalo Bills talk.

The guys talk about J Spence growing up in Western New York, what took him out to the west coast, how he got into podcasting, the process that goes into his shows and how he wound up working with Buffalo Rumblings.

The conversation ultimately focuses on the Bills and the guys discuss several things, including news about the Pegula’s proposed new stadium in Orchard Park that’s causing plenty of immediate pushback as well as some players that look good very early on in Bills training camp, being at least a little apprehensive over being regarded as prohibitive favorites to win the division and contend for the Super Bowl.

You can follow J Spence on Twitter @JSpenceTheKing and be sure to check out Code of Conduct and Hump Day Hotline, both on the Buffalo Rumblings podcasting network.

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It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast and Patrick Moran is joined by friend and recurring guest Joe Yerdon to discuss the onslaught of moves the Buffalo Sabres have been involved in this week and of course one to this point that hasn't happened as well as reaction to the start of Buffalo Bills training camp, a "Starting Five" draft of favorite Olympic sports and much more.

Training camp for the Buffalo Bills started this week and while there’s obviously not much to report about on-field stuff, there’s plenty of stuff to discuss off the field. Joe has thoughts on general manager Brandon Beane’s press conference earlier this week, Cole Beasley’s statement about Covid vaccinations, two Bills offensive lineman missing the start of camp with Covid protocols and more.

Of course, it’s the Sabres that’ve made the big sports news in Buffalo of late, trading two star players away but still have Jack Eichel on the roster. Pat and Joe talk about how Jack's injury treatment, some criticism levied at him by a former teammate and how they expect the situation to ultimately be resolved as well as thoughts on Linus Ullmark bolting for Boston.

In honor of the Summer Olympics going on in Tokyo, this week’s “Starting Five” has Joe and Pat drafting their favorite Olympics (summer or winter) sports.

Plus, Patrick talks about getting out to enjoy more things while the getting is still good in the Buffalo summer and much more. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeYerdon.

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