Talking Buffalo

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Talking Buffalo

Talking Buffalo is a podcast focused primarily on Buffalo sports (especially Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres) featuring interview guests from the world of sports, media and pop culture. Whether he’s throwing shade or drinking the Kool -Aid, Buffalo born Patrick Moran is an idealist and it’s his idea people will embrace his podcast despite the bothersome voice.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Biggest Buffalo Bills Keys Down The Stretch

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation for their weekly chat, this time focused on several of the biggest keys for the Buffalo Bills as they hit the stretch run of what's been a successful regular season through this point. The Bills are 9-2 and for all intents and purposes have already wrapped up the AFC east for a fifth straight season. That's well and good but this is a football team that has its sights set higher than just winning their division. The guys go over some of the biggest factors that await them in their quest to get over the hump and win an AFC championship. Some of the topics are quite obviously, especially Josh Allen continuing to play at a MVP level and the team getting some long overdue injury luck deep into the season. But there's other key factors as well, including Ed Oliver and the defensive tackles continue to ascend as the season goes on, Dalton Kincaid putting up the production we expected before the season started in September, the safety play remaining at least steady and not having a game potentially decided by a kick, even if Tyler Bass did drill a franchise-record 61-yarder to beat Miami a few weeks ago. They also spend some time examining the AFC, including a discussion on if they'd prefer Buffalo to face Denver or Miami in the first round. Patrick also has an unpopular opinion about the Kansas City Chiefs and much more. You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattRichWarren and be sure to check out Buffalo Rumblings for your (really good) daily Bills content. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Buffalo Sports Teams Are Riding High

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by PK from the Buffalo Sports Collective to discuss the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and University at Buffalo football are riding high as we get close to the end of 2024. Most expected the Bills to be in the mix among the AFC top teams going into the season. However, few expected them to essentially have the AFC east locked away before Thanksgiving and be at least arguably one of the top two or three teams in NFL. The guys examine several factors that've allowed the Bills to start the season 9-2 and be very much in play for the top seed in the AFC. The Sabres started the season with just one win in their first six games but have since turned things around rather dramatically, including a three-game California road sweep this past week. PK has a lot of thoughts on the job Lindy Ruff's doing in his second run as Sabres head coach in addition to multiple offseason acquisitions keying the Sabres recent surge. UB football is in on the act as well this season, rebounding from 3-9 last year to 7-4 with an outside of chance of playing for the MAC championship and almost certainly headed towards a bowl game regardless. The guys talk about first-year head coach Pete Lembo being a central figure in UB's rise and Shaun Dolac becoming one of the best linebackers in the nation. That plus Thanksgiving's just a few days away and plenty more. You can follow PK on Twitter @PK_BSC and check out the Buffalo Sports Collective podcast. Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Final Buffalo Bills Bye Week Reflections

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss a variety of topics, including some final reflections of the Buffalo Bills on their bye week in addition to the Buffalo Sabres getting on a hot streak. The Bills enjoyed their bye week with a record of 9-2. Patrick and Joe reflect on the season so far and what has stood out the most, the majority but not all of it good. This team is used to racking up AFC east titles and having plenty of regular season success, but Patrick insists that this year's team feels different. They also talk about all the injuries and the bye week possibly being a bridge for the return, including Matt Milano, Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid. It's feasible that we haven't seen the best of the Bills yet this season. Meanwhile, the Sabres have resurrected their season after a lousy start and the guys talk about them possibly becoming relevant again. Buffalo just won all three stops on a California swing for the first time since 1993 and to borrow a Bills phrase, everybody is eating on that team as well, evidenced by 10 different guys having a game-winning goal in their 11 wins so far. Are we ready to be believers in the Buffalo Sabres finally? The guys also talk about a wild Sunday in the NFL with the Chiefs barely beating the Panthers, the Miami Dolphins may be back, Houston is slipping and much more. Follow Joe on Blue Sky @BuffaloWins.bluesky.social. Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 31m
  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Buffalo Bills & Sabres Talk, Featuring Joe Yerdon

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by long lost buddy Joe Yerdon, creator of Noted Hockey to discuss several topics mostly surrounding the Buffalo Bills & Sabres. Once upon a time Joe was a weekly regular on Talking Buffalo but life and conflicting schedules happen. As result Joe joins Patrick for the first time since early August and for only the third time in 2024. Obviously that leads to having plenty to catch up on, including how Joe's job is going with both Noted Hockey and the Bleacher Report covering the Sabres. They talk about a Sabres team that's truly an enigma this season, starting the season with three straight losses and looking on the verge of buried several times but currently sit at 9-9-1 through 19 games and very much in the early mix for a playoff spot. What's going right for the team and also what's preventing them from being even better right now? Patrick also asks Joe, not a Bills fan but a "Bills watcher" for his opinions about the team as they hit the bye with a 9-2 record. How surprised is he by the team's success so far and what's stood out for him the most? Also, a matchup is looming between Buffalo and Joe's favorite team, the Detroit Lions. They also talk about UB's football team featuring star linebacker Shaun Dolac, the reason for the social media move for Joe and many others to Blue Sky and plenty more.  Follow Joe on Blue Sky @joeyerdon.bsky.social, subscribe to his Noted Hockey site on Substack. Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red's at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it's a great place to drink and have a great time. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 25m
  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Stats Don't Tell The Story With The Buffalo Bills

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo it's another edition of The Podbag, where the audience controls the narrative and topics with their comments and questions submitted through social media, with a heavy emphasis of course on the Buffalo Bills and their blazing 9-2 start. As one regular to the show points out, Josh Allen is putting together a strong MVP caliber season despite not having the elite stats he's had in seasons past. Patrick Moran explains why Josh is at the top of his game and sticking with the stats not telling the whole story narrative, James Cook looks like a much better running back this year compared to last despite being on pace for less rushing yards, receptions, receiving yards and yards per carry than 2023. Of course, finding the end zone on the ground 10 times in 10 games is a big reason why. Patrick's also asked about Matt Milano's return and one listener wary of the impact he'll have. There's also a segment detailing the job Damar Hamlin's done, what if anything to expect from Cole Bishop, Taron Johnson being on top of his game and someone throws out a potential Bills free agent Patrick's got zero interest in. That plus has Sean McDermott finally turned the corner for good, would Terry Pegula ever sell the Buffalo Sabres in a scenario where the team would then relocate and much more. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  6. 20 NOV

    Biggest Buffalo Bills Bye Week Talking Points

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation for their weekly chat, this time focusing on some of the biggest Buffalo Bills talking points as they hit their bye week at 9-2. It's a surprise to most and maybe even the Bills themselves that they find themselves with nine wins through their first 11 games. The guys talk about that and if there were any doubts about if this team was legitimately good, that got answered in a big way with their validation win over Kansas City this past Sunday. Did that win put Josh Allen among the biggest frontrunners for MVP and is Sean McDermott in the mix for NFL Coach of the Year? Also, Matt Milano is close to returning and the guys talk about how they think McDermott may deploy him back on the field. This also feels like the week if the Bills are going to reach out to Micah Hyde, but do the Bills even need to upgrade the spot over Damar Hamlin? In fact, is Hyde even an upgrade? Matt also has thoughts on Von Miller still showing plenty of juice, a bunch of younger players taking their game to the next level being a huge key to Buffalo's success through this point and much more. You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattRichWarren and be sure to check out Buffalo Rumblings for your (really good) daily Bills content. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m
  7. 19 NOV

    Buffalo Bills Biggest Week 11 Takeaways

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran's going over his biggest Buffalo Bills Week 11 takeaways following Buffalo's takedown over previously unbeaten Kansas City to go into their bye with a 9-2 record for the first time in 32 years. It was an entertaining back and forth game that came down to a few plays, as is always the case when these teams collide. Patrick devotes time to giving Bills head coach Sean McDermott a lot of credit. The Bills were supposed to be a team in transition this season following the exodus of many core players. That coupled with the injuries they've dealt with already makes their 9-2 start all the more remarkable. Plenty of that comes from McDermott's system and having this team ready to play nearly every week. Sean's decision to go for it on a critical fourth down play late in the game may have felt obvious given the circumstance but it's not a choice Sean might've made in the past. He's grown along with a lot of the players on this team. Of course, players make the plays and none are doing it better than Josh Allen this season. Patrick has commentary on why Sunday showed him Josh is the league's MVP through 11 weeks. He also talks about Amari Cooper coming up huge, every team in the league needing a Khalil Shakir, O'Cyrus Torrence being an unsung hero for his work against Chris Jones, Ed Oliver being a menace, Terrell Bernard making big plays, depth yet again shining for Buffalo and much more. What a great way to go into the bye week, Buffalo! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  8. 18 NOV

    Bills Hand Chiefs First Loss (Live Immediate Reactions)

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens for immediate live reactions shortly after the Buffalo Bills ended the Kansas City Chiefs bid for a perfect regular season, knocking off the two-time Super Bowl defending champions, 30-21 at Highmark Stadium. As always the game was well hyped and as always it lived it up to it. The game was in doubt until inside the final two minutes and when it was over Buffalo improved their record to 9-2 and put themselves firmly into number one seed mix by handing the Chiefs their first loss. The guys talk about a Buffalo team that week after week finds a way to put up 30 points despite so many guys being in and out of the lineup, this time not having Dalton Kincaid, Keon Coleman or Spencer Brown. It didn't matter much on this day in part because guys like Curtis Samuel and Dawson Knox stepped up. Of course, when it came to be superman that's exactly what Josh Allen became. They also talk about a defense that forced two turnovers and four Kansas City punts. Also, should the goal post now be moved when it comes to what to expect from the 2024 Buffalo Bills? Is this truly a team capable of winning the Super Bowl? They talk about this and much more. ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter:  @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 16m

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Talking Buffalo is a podcast focused primarily on Buffalo sports (especially Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres) featuring interview guests from the world of sports, media and pop culture. Whether he’s throwing shade or drinking the Kool -Aid, Buffalo born Patrick Moran is an idealist and it’s his idea people will embrace his podcast despite the bothersome voice.

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