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First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
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Locked On Bills podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Buffalo Bills and the National Football League. Hosted by Joe Marino, the Locked On Bills podcast provides the Bills Mafia with expert, local analysis, film breakdowns, hot stories and coverage of all aspects of the Bills franchise. The Locked On Bills podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within t ...
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Buffalo Bills Training Camp continued with the 3rd practice and there is plenty to break down. The safety battle continued with Cole Bishop getting the starter reps. Bobby Babich offered encouraging comments for several defensive players, Keon Coleman continued to impress and Tyler Bass had a perfect day kicking field goals. On today’s episode, Hos…
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Buffalo Bills Training Camp continued with the 2nd practice and there is plenty to break down. The safety battle continued with Mike Edwards getting the starter reps. Von Miller was quite candid on his 2023 performance and 2024 outlook. Joe Brady gave insight into the vision of the offense while Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins all shin…
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Buffalo Bills Training camp is underway with plenty of new information to break down. Is Damar Hamlin going to start? What opportunity exists for Kaiir Elam? Did Sean McDermott put a rookie on blast? What are the early indications of Josh Allen with Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down the top takeaways f…
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s career is off to a record-breaking pace so as the 2024 season approaches, where does he sit in the Bills’ record books and how long is it until he owns every meaningful mark? Do the Bills have enough elite players to truly be a contender? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in …
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The Buffalo Bills report and begin Training Camp this week and the storylines abound. From Josh Allen’s supporting cast and new coordinators to key veterans on defense, there are so many critical factors to examine in the coming weeks. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino gets you ready for Buffalo Bills Training Camp by reviewing the most important…
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Amitava Kumar is a writer and journalist. He was born in Ara, and grew up in the nearby town of Patna, famous for its corruption, crushing poverty and delicious mangoes. Kumar is the author of several books of non-fiction and four novels. His new novel is My Beloved Life. Kumar lives in Poughkeepsie, in upstate New York, where he is the Helen D. Lo…
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The Buffalo Bills roster transitioned in several ways entering the 2024 season and that change is the most notable in the secondary. With Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde and Tre’Davious White no longer in the mix, the Bills are turning to a new cast of characters moving forward. How will it go? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all of the dy…
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Matt Milano is already a star linebacker and Terrel Bernard indicated he’s on that trajectory after a standout debut season as a starter in 2023. How do they build on that in 2024? Where does Dorian Williams fit? What’s the plan for Deion Jones and Nicholas Morrow? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all of the dynamics surrounding the …
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The Buffalo Bills are on pace to play in a new stadium in 2026 which begs the question - who is going to be around? Where is Keon Coleman at as a route runner? What’s up with Josh Allen’s receivers dropping so many passes? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items. The show is…
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The NFL has adopted a massive change to the kickoff rules and it will have a significant impact on the Buffalo Bills and the rest of the league. What are the rules? How do they impact roster decisions and strategy? What does it mean for kickers and returners? What happened in the XFL? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down everything surro…
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Among the developing young players on the Buffalo Bills roster is Terrel Bernard who produced a breakout season as a sophomore in 2023. What did he prove? How good can he be? What does the future look like? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all things Terrel Bernard! The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Terrel Bernard, Sean McDer…
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Ada Limón the author of six books of poetry, including The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her book Bright Dead Things was nominated for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Her most recent book of poetry, The Hurting Kind, was shortlisted for the Griffin P…
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Do the Buffalo Bills currently employ one of the NFL’s top-10 best head coaches in Sean McDermott? What has he done? What does the future look like? On today’s episode, host Joe Marino explores the idea. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen, Marv Levy, Chuck Knox, Lou Saban, Josh Allen, Terry Pegula, D…
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen’s career is off to a historical start when it comes to passing and rushing production which begs the question - is he already the greatest dual-threat QB of all-time? On today’s episode, host Joe Marino explores the idea. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen, Gable Steveson,…
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It’s time for a trip down memory lane as host Joe Marino builds the Mount Rushmore for the Buffalo Bills at every defensive position. Who makes the cut? Who are the honorable mentions? On today’s episode, we break it all down an offer our picks. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen, Bruce Smith, Kyle W…
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It’s time for a trip down memory lane as host Joe Marino builds the Mount Rushmore for the Buffalo Bills at every position. Who makes the cut? Who are the honorable mentions? On today’s episode, we break it all down an offer our picks. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Dion Dawkins, D…
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Do the Buffalo Bills have enough elite level players around superstar quarterback Josh Allen? What does Kaiir Elams future look like with the Bills? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, J…
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Tracy Chevalier is the author of 11 novels and the editor of one short story anthology. Her books include Girl with a Pearl Earring, Falling Angels, Remarkable Creatures, At the Edge of the Orchard, and A Single Thread. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and lives in London. Her new novel is The Glass Maker. We tal…
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The Buffalo Bills roster once again promises to be a tough one to make but there are several sleeper candidates that are on the bubble who can realistically push to make the squad. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino shares 10 sleepers to keep an eye on during Buffalo Bills Training Camp. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Br…
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How good can the Buffalo Bills defensive line be in 2024? For all the questions surrounding the team, the defensive line is often overlooked. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all of the dynamics surrounding the Buffalo Bills defensive line entering 2024. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Joe Bra…
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The Buffalo Bills offensive line experienced a breakthrough in 2023 in Aaron Kromer’s second season with the team but the unit enters 2024 with some new dynamics. Can it be better? What are the questions? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all of the dynamics surrounding the Buffalo Bills offensive line entering 2024. The show is focus…
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How many wins will the Buffalo Bills have in 2024? Can they repeat as AFC East Champs? Can they win the AFC? How about the Super Bowl? What numbers are Josh Allen, James Cook and Dalton Kincaid producing? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino dives into FanDuel’s 2024 Buffalo Bills future bets. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott…
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Tommy Orange is a graduate of the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts where he now teaches. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, he was born and raised in Oakland, California. His first book, There There, was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize and received the 2019 American Book Award. His new nove…
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For 11 games, Von Miller was everything Buffalo Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane signed him to be but an ACL tear late in 2022 has derailed his production. After a disastrous 2023 returning from injury, what can we expect from Miller in 2024 at age 35. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in addition to a host of…
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The Buffalo Bills said goodbye to over 300 over Josh Allen’s targets from 2023. Where are those throws headed? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino delivers his projection for the Bills target distribution in 2024. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, Josh Allen, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Quintin Mor…
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The Buffalo Bills roster features plenty of turnover with roughly 20 new players expected to make the team. What should we expect from those new players in 2024? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down what can be expected from the newest Buffalo Bills. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, Josh…
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There's no denying that the Buffalo Bills prioritized getting bigger at wide receiver in the remade wide receiver corps. Why is that the case? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, Josh Al…
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James Cook delivered a breakout 2023 season for the Buffalo Bills and expectations are high for 2024. How can Cook meet those expectations? How does Ray Davis and Ty Johnson factor into the mix? What concerns exist with the Buffalo Bills running backs? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down all of the dynamics surrounding the Buffalo Bills…
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Lauren Camp is the author of eight poetry collections including Worn Smooth between Devourings, An Eye in Each Square, Took House, and In Old Sky among others. She is the Poet Laureate of New Mexico and was awarded a 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship. Her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including Kenyon Review…
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2024 is an intriguing year for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen given all the new elements around him and unknown variables. Will it unlock a new level of performances for one of today’s greats? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down why he’s excited for Josh Allen in 2024, what makes him nervous, his contract situation and the arrival…
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The Buffalo Bills have been a very good football team that performs well on the field and that shows up statistically in how the team stacks up relative to the rest of the NFL. But there are a few areas that standout as growth opportunities. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down several metrics that the Bills can improve upon in 2024 that…
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Draft, develop and re-sign… that’s the Buffalo Bills desired path for roster construction. With that in mind, which players currently on rookie deals are next in line for a big contract extension? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino considers what those next deals will be and how much they will cost. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean M…
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With the wide receiver transition, the Buffalo Bills offense promises to have a completely new look and feel. How will that impact the fantasy football value of the Bills’ offensive skill players? What round should you consider drafting your favorite players on the Bills? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino is joined by Scott Barrett of Fantasy Poi…
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In case you haven’t heard, the Buffalo Bills moved on from Stefon Diggs and are taking a new approach at the wide receiver position. How will that decision impact the performance of Josh Allen? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers insight on those dynamics in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills…
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After OTAs and minicamp, next up for the Buffalo Bills is training camp which will ultimately sort out who will make the roster. With that said, some players have plenty of momentum to earn a role while others have an uphill climb. On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino offers his latest 53-man roster project with an emphasis on the roster bubble and …
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Stacey D’Erasmo is the author of the novels Tea, A Seahorse Year, The Sky Below, Wonderland, and The Complicities and the nonfiction books The Art of Intimacy and The Long Run. She is a professor of writing and publishing practices at Fordham University. We talked about inspiration and creativity as lightning bolts and melting, abstract art, aging …
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid put up historic numbers as a rookie, but what does the future hold? How good can he be with Josh Allen? How valuable can he be in the offense? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino is joined by Bruce Nolan to talk about all-things Dalton Kincaid. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon …
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The Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp continued on Wednesday which featured a standout performance from Kaiir Elam and more struggles from Tyler bass. What did we learn from the second session? On today’s episode, Host Joe Marino breaks down the top takeaways from Day 2. The show is focused on the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, Bobby …
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