Best Sportswriters Blues Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 63: Kansas City, Here They Come 1:01:04

3h ago1:01:04

1:01:04

The Buffalo Bills are seeking their first playoff win since 1993 and a trip to the Super Bowl comes with it. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato take a gander at Buffalo's win over the Baltimore Ravens and a date with the Chiefs. They dig into the NFL's shift away from throwing the ball and the next chapter of the Josh Allen-Patrick Mahomes sa…

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Episode 62: Playoff Fever 1:33:29

7d ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown the Buffalo Bills' resounding playoff-opening win over the Denver Broncos, while former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins the program to offer insight into the long-awaited matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres experienced another head-scratching collapse…

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Episode 61: The Wild Card 1:07:39

14d ago1:07:39

1:07:39

The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? And despite a dismal stretch, the Buffalo Sabres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 60: A New Year 1:12:24

22d ago1:12:24

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Taking inventory on how far the Buffalo Bills have come since the drought, why the NFL MVP criteria needs to be more consistent and whether the Buffalo Sabres can continue playing well. Will Josh Allen still be the favorite after resting most of Week 18, who Bills fans should prefer to face in the wild-card round and whether Jiri Kulich deserves mo…

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Episode 59: The Christmas Episode 1:05:07

29d ago1:05:07

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Are Buffalo Bills fans getting to a point where they aren't satisfied with simply winning? Have the Buffalo Sabres earned any good will by snapping a 13-game winless streak? Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss that, Josh Allen's MVP candidacy and whether the Bills should extend James Cook.…

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Episode 58: One Buffalo, two different worlds 1:09:25

1M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

The Buffalo Bills showed themselves to be legitimate contenders while Josh Allen nears an MVP with amid a historic hot streak. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres continue to find new lows in woeful losing streak. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Allen's recent play, the defensive struggles and a lookahead to the Patriots. Meanwhi…

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Episode 57: Buffalo Blues 1:36:09

1M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

The Buffalo Bills squandered a historic performance by Josh Allen as their seven-game winning streak was snapped against the Los Angeles Rams. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into Sean McDermott's mistakes, a woeful defensive performance and a disastrous week from the Buffalo Sabres. Why are the Sabres stumbling so badly and just how …

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Episode 56: Different worlds 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into how the Bills have gotten to 10-2, another signature play from Josh Allen and a lookahead to a possible letdown game against the Los…

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Episode 55: A Thanksgiving Feast 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

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The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. They look at Josh Allen's MVP chances as he enters Week 13 as the betting favorite, while breaking down the matchup against an injury riddled San Francisco 49ers team. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game…

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Episode 54: Buffalo surprise 56:14

2M ago56:14

56:14

The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss to improbably improve to 9-2. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how they got there, if they can remain contenders and whether Josh Allen's touchdown run was the top moment in Highmark Stadium history. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are better, but still experiencing h…

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Episode 53: Measuring stick 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to p…

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Episode 52: The East's beasts 56:57

3M ago56:57

56:57

The Buffalo Bills now have a stranglehold on the AFC East. Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss how the Bills eked out a win over the Miami Dolphins and what it means moving forward. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are faced with their worst start in seven years and how they can climb back out of the cellar again.…

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Episode 51: Seamless in Seattle 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense.…

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Episode 50: Cooper's town 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Amari Cooper's debut with the Buffalo Bills, why he seems like the missing piece and how he affects the rest of the offense. The Bills had their best version of 'Everybody Eats' and it should continue moving forward.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 49: Making moves 49:52

3M ago49:52

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' trade for receiver Amari Cooper and how he might give the offense a boost. They dig into the matchup with the Tennessee Titans and the sluggish start for the Buffalo Sabres.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 48: Texas-sized disaster 52:56

4M ago52:56

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown an offensive disaster by the Buffalo Bills in Houston and another by the Buffalo Sabres in Europe. How much of the blame for the lost to the Houston Texans goes to Joe Brady and how much lands on Josh Allen? Sean McDermott's late-game decision-making?…

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Episode 47: Baltimore beatdown 55:34

4M ago55:34

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills flop in Baltimore and a lookahead to the Houston Texans, featuring a reunion with Stefon Diggs. What happened to the Bills against the Ravens? Was it a bad night or were some of their deficiencies exposed? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are preparing to start the season in Europe.…

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Episode 46: Spreading the wealth 48:16

4M ago48:16

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze the Buffalo Bills' Monday night beatdown of the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to the Baltimore Ravens. They also weigh in on whether Josh Allen is playing the best football of his career, his presumptive comments about Stefon Diggs and matchup with Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Buffalo Sabre…

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Episode 45: The Trap Episode 59:55

4M ago59:55

59:55

The Buffalo Bills routed the Miami Dolphins. Can they avoid another clunker against the Jaguars? The Bills face Jacksonville following a win over the Dolphins for the third time in four seasons, losing the previous two. Can the defense stay hot after losing Terrel Bernard? When will the Bills need to rely on Josh Allen's arm to win? Plus, the Buffa…

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Episode 44: The Al Bundy vs. Josh Allen Debate 41:51

4M ago41:51

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into the Buffalo Bills' Week 1 win and their quick turnaround against the Miami Dolphins. Does Josh Allen have to be a superhero for the Bills to win every week? Plus, big performances from Greg Rousseau and Von Miller and what the Bills must do to stop the Miami Dolphins.…

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Episode 43: Week 1 Whackiness 41:02

5M ago41:02

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato offer an outlook on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. They dig into Damar Hamlin being named a starter, Bills captaincy, season predictions and more.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 42: The Legend of Buffalo Joe 41:34

5M ago41:34

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Buffalo sports reporters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' final cuts, highlighted by Lancaster's Joe Andreessen. How is the Bills' depth? Areas of strength and areas of concern? Plus, the Bills add a kick returner in a rare in-division trade.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 41: The Dave Hannan Episode 37:00

5M ago37:00

37:00

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into Buffalo Bills injuries and their performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How much does Matt Milano's injury impact Buffalo's overall success? What's next at linebacker? Can Greg Rousseau become a dominant pass rusher? All of that is answered.…

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Episode 40: Overreaction Monday Returns 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' preseason-opening loss to the Chicago Bears. Is Josh Allen's chemistry with his new receivers overblown? Where does the race for the fifth and sixth receiver spots stand? Plus, Keon Coleman's debut and a lookahead to the joint practice and game in Pittsburgh.…

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Episode 39: Summer heat 37:00

6M ago37:00

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Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the plethora of injuries for the Buffalo Bills at safety and when we might have an idea how the position fleshes out. They also talk about Tyrell Shavers, the receiver depth chart and who can make a push for a roster spot.By Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato

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Episode 38: Back in action 39:08

6M ago39:08

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Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato get back into football with the start of Buffalo Bills training camp. They dig into the versatility of Buffalo's offense, who's in the mix at receiver, whether Dalton Kincaid is the new top option for Josh Allen and Mack Hollins' distaste for shoes. Additionally, they discuss who is calling the defensive pla…