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If you are looking for a no holds barred approach to analysis of the Buffalo Bills, then you've come to the right place. I always have an opinion. Just listen.
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Football and Beer. In his 17th season calling play by play for the Bills, John Murphy knows about both. And he's ready to share those insights and talk with experts on both topics on this podcast.
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Hall of Fame GM Bill Polian talks about his book "Super Bowl Blueprints." It's an oral history about 8 different NFL franchises, with key decision makers talking about what made their teams successfulBy John Murphy
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How the Bills lost in 13-seconds-Sal Maiorana of the Rochester D and C
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We talk with veteran sportswriter Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle about the Bills shattering loss in Kansas City. And more on Sullivan's Brewing Co. new affiliation with the Global Beer NetworkBy John Murphy
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Bills Wall of Famer Steve Tasker was on the sidelines for Buffalo's big win over New England and he has thoughts on the Bills vs. KC. Plus, the business of importing European beer to the USBy John Murphy
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CBS Kevin Harlan on the Bills playoff prospects
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We talk with Kevin Harlan of CBS about the Bills, the playoffs, and his approach to play by play. Also, Paul Finnegan of the Irish Echo on Irish-American cultureBy John Murphy
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Bills DT Harrison Phillips on his recent play, the Bills strong defense, and his nomination as the team's Walter Payton Man of the YearBy John Murphy
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Jim Kelly on Josh Allen and the 2021 Bills
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Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly on the Bills, after their big win in New England, and his thoughts on his successor-Josh AllenBy John Murphy
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Bills-Patriots matchup from a man who played for both
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As the Bills get set for their rematch with the Patriots, we hear from former Bills and Patriots NT Fred SmerlasBy John Murphy
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Josh Allen is "extraordinary" according to QB guru
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Former NFL and Naval Academy QB has thoughts on the Bills Josh Allen after his performance against the Bucs. And Keri Sullivan of Canton, Ohio, a woman who owns 2-barsBy John Murphy
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We talk with writer Seth Wickersham, the author of "It's Better to Be Feared" about tje New England Patriots Super Bowl run, and Monday's matchup with the Bills. Plus, the Bills move on without Tre'Davious WhiteBy John Murphy
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Former Bills kicker Scott Norwood reflects on his 7-years in Buffalo, his miss in Super Bowl XXV, and what Bills fans mean to himBy John Murphy
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Eric Wood on the Bills collapse in Jacksonville
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Eric Wood, former Bills Center, now color analyst on the Bills radio network, gives his thoughts on the Bills stunning loss in Jacksonville and how to fix the offensive line. Plus, the 11-Day Power Play faces off Sunday--we'll talk with co-founder Mike LesakowskiBy John Murphy
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An in-depth look at the 5-2 Bills from Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News
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The business of the NFL, and Josh Allen's contract
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NFL business expert Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac.com talks about Josh Allen's contract extension and NFL business. Plus the labor crisis in the restaurant and tavern business-we talk with John Lane of Winking LIzard TavernsBy John Murphy
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The NFL on TV-are the Bills prime time players now?
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Rich Deitsch is a TV and media reporter for The Athletic, formerly with Sports Illustrated. With the Bills between prime time TV appearances, he talks about the NFL on network TVBy John Murphy
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Rex Ryan on the Bills and Buffalo's newest Irish Pub
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Former Bills Coach Rex Ryan has his assessment of the Bills, 4 games into the season. And getting set for the opening of Buffalo's newest Irish Pub, the BansheeBy John Murphy
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Darryl Talley, the most popular former Buffalo Bill? Plus Fado Irish Pub-what makes it work?
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We talk with former Bills LB Daryl Talley, who has seen both of this year's Bills home games and come away impressed. Plus, we talk with Scott Neff, a managing partner of Fado, a chain of succesful Irish Pubs.By John Murphy
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NFL on Fox color man Matt Millen just did the Bills game at Miami and we talked with him about the team, about his playing career, his tenure as Detroit Lions GM. and his recent health challenges. Also, Mike Dekker of Kohler Distributing on the rapidly changing beer marketBy John Murphy
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Bills drop first one to Steelers, and Sullivan's in New England
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CBS color man Charles Davis called the Bills season kickoff loss to the Steelers. He joins us to review the game and talk about the Bills moving forward. Plus-Sullivan's Brewing makes a splash in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We talk with Mino Soghomonian of Atlantic Beverage about the market.By John Murphy
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NFL Analytics with Cynthia Frelund, and Sullivan's debuts in Boston
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NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund is an analytics expert, and she spent the preseason as the sideline reporter for Bills TV. She talks to us about the team, Josh Allen, and important metric measurements. Plus, Matt Malay, Beverage Director at Sea Level Oyster Bar outside Boston talks about the introduction of Sullivan's Maltings Irish Red Ale in Massac…
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NFL Officiating and rules offseason update
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An offseason update on changes in NFL rules and officiating for 2021 with Ben Austro of FootballZebras.com. And a new way to keep draft beer lines clean-David Buckley of Glanola explains the processBy John Murphy
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The 2021 Bills Draft, and Sullivan's comes to Atlanta
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Chris Trapasso, NFL Draft Analyst for CBS Sports, examines the Bills 2021 draft and some of the picks around the league. Plus, the Anchor Bar in Kennesaw, Ga gets ready to host a "Sullivan's Evening" with John Murphy on May 14By John Murphy
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The Bills in free agency and Sullivan's teams up with the 11-Day Power Play
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No big splash, but the Bills are making moves as NFL Free Agency begins. We talk with Sideline Reporter Sal Capaccio about the moves. Plus, Sullivan's Brewing teams up with Buffalo's 11-Day Power PlayBy John Murphy
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The Bills and the NFL face the offseason; and BriteSmith Brewing in Buffalo
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What's ahead for the Bills and the rest of the NFL in the 2021 offseason? We talk with Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com for a look ahead. Plus, beer talk with David Schutte, the man behind BriteSmith Brewing in Williamsville, along with Creekview and Oliver's RestaurantsBy John Murphy
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Vic Carucci on Super Bowl LV, and the Bills in 2021. Plus, the beer scene in Rochester
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We talk with Buffalo News Bills reporter Vic Carucci about what's ahead for the Bills in 2021, and about Super Bowl LV, the first one he hasn't attended in decades. Also, Will Cleveland, the Beer Columnist at the Rochester Democrat and ChronicleBy John Murphy
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A Bills post-mortem from Kim Jones of NFL Network
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The Bills 2020 season ended with a thud-their loss in the AFC Championship game. Kim Jones of the NFL network joins us to talk about the team and what lies aheadBy John Murphy
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Eric Wood on the Bills in the AFC Championship game, and the founder of craft brewing in Ireland
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The Bills get set to play the Chiefs for a spot in the Super Bowl. We talk with former Bills C Eric Wood about their chances and their win last week over Baltimore. Plus, Liam LaHart, the founder of The Porterhouse Brewing Co. in Ireland, the first craft brewery to set up shop in IrelandBy John Murphy
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Bills gear up for the Ravens and Sullivan's Ales in the Garden State
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The Bills prep for the AFC Divisional Round matchup with Baltimore and we'll talk to broadcaster Ross Tucker (former Bills OL) and Baltimore radio man Nestor Aparicio. Plus, Sullivan's gets ready for widespread distribution in New Jersey. We talk with Brian Durand of Shore Point DistributingBy John Murphy
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Bills Colts playoff matchup with former Bills/Colts WR Bill Brooks
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The AFC Wild Card game features the Bills and the Indianapolis Colts. Former Bills and Colts WR Billy Brooks joins us to preview the matchup. Plus, Pat Morgan of Mountain Creek ski resort says it's about more than hills and snow.By John Murphy
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The Bills are the new AFC East Champs-how do the old champs feel about that?
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As the Bills celebrate their AFC East Title, they get set to play the former champs. The play by play voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci, joins us to talk about the vibe in New England. Plus, Gloria Rakowsky, the woman behind Crafted Minds, a beer education program she has launchedBy John Murphy
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The Bills and NFL journalism in 2020 with Tyler Dunne. Plus beer at Buffalo Wild Wings
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The Bills are closing in on the AFC East title. We'll talk with NFL reporter Tyler Dunne about the team and the NFL this year, plus the state of NFL journalism and his efforts to make it better. Plus Jason Murphy, national Beverage Manager for Buffalo Wild Wings, a company that pours more beer than anyone else in the USA…
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Thurman on the Bills, and how an Irish Pub Survives during Covid
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Hall of Fame RB Thurman Thomas on the Bills and their victory over the Niners. And we talk with Butch Elmgren of Thos O'Reilly's Public House in Atlanta, about keeping a classic Irish Pub going during CovidBy John Murphy
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National perspective on the 8-3 Bills from ESPN's Kevin Connors; plus the story of Ellicottville Brewing Co.
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ESPN's Kevin Connors, an avowed Bills fan, gives his thoughts on the 8-3 Bills and their win over the Chargers. Plus, the history of Ellicottville Brewing Company from founder Peter KreinhederBy John Murphy
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Steve Tasker on the Bills at the bye and The Irishman
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Bills network radio color man Steve Tasker talks about the 7-3 Bills at the bye, and why he likes doing the NFL on radio better than TV. And Maria MacPeek, who runs The Irishman in Williamsville, on the bar/restaurant crisis in the Covid era.By John Murphy
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Arizona's take on the Bills loss in the desert, and beer talk from Savannah, Georgia
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An in-depth look at Arizona's miracle win over the Bills from Cardinals color man Ron Wolfley, a Western New York native. And beer talk with home brewer and Certified Cicerone Vince Becker of SavannahBy John Murphy
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NBC's Mike Tirico on Notre Dame; the Bills; and the NFL. And NYC Restauranteur Mark Fox.
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We talk with NBC's Mike Tirico about the Bills, the NFL's struggle with Covid, and Notre Dame's wild (dangerous?) on-field postgame celebration. Plus Mark Fox of Fox Lifestyle Hospitality Group on the quarantine's impact on his 5 NYC restaurantsBy John Murphy
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The business of the NFL at the trade deadline with Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac, and Brett Tupaj of McCraith Beverages
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There are plenty of considerations for NFL teams at the trade deadline-we talk with Mike Ginnitti of @spotrac about all of then. Then, beer business-the wholesale/distribution end from Brett Tupaj of @McCraithBevBy John Murphy
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Wade Phillips on defense; John Lane on Winking Lizard
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Former Bills Head Coach, and longtime NFL defensive guru talks about the Bills and NFL defense in 2020. And John Lane of Winking Lizard Taverns in Cleveland talks about his business and the beer businessBy John Murphy
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What's next for the 4-2 Bills? We talk with Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News. Also, Kitty Hoynes, a classic Irish pub in Syracuse
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The Bills regroup after their second straight loss-longtiime Bills beat writer Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News on Buffalo's 4-2 record, and thoughts on building a new stadium in the Covid era. Plus, David Hoyne, the man behind Kitty Hoyne's Irish pub in Syracuse, on what makes a classic Irish pub.By John Murphy
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ESPN's Chris Berman on the Bills and the NFL. And The Athletic Brewing Company-the USA's first brewers of non-alcoholic craft beer
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ESPN icon Chris Berman talks about his career, his connection with the Bills and their fans, and the NFL in the Covid era. Plus Bill Shufelt, CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, the country's first brewer of non-alcoholic craft beer.By John Murphy
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Former LB Lorenzo Alexander on the 4-0 Bills; and Hofbrauhaus Buffalo opens
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The first place Buffalo Bills are coming off a big win in Las Vegas and we'll talk with former Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander about the win. We'll also talk with him about the NFL and NFLPA Covid protocols and social justice. Also, Kevin Townsell, the man behind the new Hofbrauhaus Buffalo, joins us to talk about Buffalo's newest beer hall.…
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The Bills remarkable win; Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News, and Sullivan's Brewmaster Ian Hamilton
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The Bills are 3-0 with a remarkable comeback win over the Rams. We'll talk with Buffalo News sportswriter Mark Gaughan about the win, the season so far, and covering the NFL in the covid era. Also, Sullivan's Brewmaster Ian Hamilton joins us to talk about the art, and science, of brewing.By John Murphy
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Bills 2-0; Dolphins PBP man Jimmy Cefalo, and Mike Shatzel on Buffalo's bar scene
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Host John Murphy has some thoughts on the Bills win at Miami, and has some stories to tell about the Bills-Dolphins radio broadcast. Dolphins play by play man Jimmy Cefalo has observations on Sunday's game, and his role in promoting wine and fine dining in South Florida. And Buffalo tavern owner Mike Shatzel joins the podcast to talk about his life…
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Bills opener and NFL thoughts with James Lofton, plus Flying Bison Brewery
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Former Bills WR James Lofton, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, called the Bills win over the Jets for CBS. He has some thoughts on the game, the Bills prospects, the NFL in the era of Covid, and what it's like living in California right now. Also, Tim Herzog, the founder CEO of Flying Bison Brewery in Buffalo, talks about launching craft beer in Buffa…
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Eric Wood, Sullivan's Michael Meade, and a Bills preview
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Former Bills C Eric Wood previews the season, talks about why he can't be the radio color mam to start the season, and talks about how no fans in Bills Stadium Sunday might impact the game. Plus Sullivan's CEO Michael Meade, a Buffalo native, talks about Sullivan's Brewing Company.By John Murphy
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Jan. 9, 2020 - Wrapping up the 2019 season a bit too early
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By Sal Maiorana talks Buffalo Bills football
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Jan. 2, 2020 - The Bills are back in the playoffs
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By Sal Maiorana talks Buffalo Bills football
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Dec. 19, 2019 - Is it time for the Bills to beat the Patriots?
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In this episode, Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth break down the Bills showdown in New England, a game that if they find a way to win will keep their hopes alive for the AFC East title. Winning at Gillette Stadium has rarely happened, but this Buffalo team might have the best chance of any since that haunted house was opened in 2002.Follow Sal on Twitter …
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Dec. 12, 2019 - If the Bills beat the Steelers, they're in the playoffs
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In this episode, Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth break down the Bills huge game against the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday night football. If the Bills win, they would clinch a playoff berth for the second time in three years, but this won't be easy. The guys discuss at length how defensive a battle this will be, and how Josh Allen needs to be better …
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Dec. 5, 2019 - Showdown of the Year against the Ravens
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In this episode, Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth break down the Bills huge game against the Ravens at New Era Field. Lamar Jackson is the biggest test they have faced, and the guys believe the Bills have to play their best defensive game of the season to contain him and pull the upset. Plus, what a big test for Josh Allen against an excellent Baltimore d…
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Nov. 21, 2019 - Bills will be tested by tough Broncos defense
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In this episode, Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth discuss break down the Bills' home game against the Denver Broncos which figures to be a tough test despite the Broncos 3-7 record. The guys discuss the development of Josh Allen, the diversity of the Bills offense, and how perhaps the no-huddle should be the mode of attack.Follow Sal on Twitter @salmaiora…
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