Talking Buffalo

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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.

  1. 11 MIN AGO

    Can Lindy Ruff Right Sabres Ship Before It's Too Late?

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran wonders if Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff can get things fixed with his ailing team before it's too late. The Sabres haven't just lost consecutive games to Montreal in the playoffs to fall down two games to one but they've barely looked remotely competitive in doing so.  They've struggled in their own zone badly and haven't been much better in sustaining offensive pressure either. They've been lousy on faceoffs, taken far too many penalties and have had a host of poor individual efforts so far this series. Patrick discusses the options Lindy has when it comes to the lineup and if he'll make some changes that seem needed, or will he continue to show confidence in a lineup that's quite frankly looking like fools gold. All this said, not all hope is lost. Patrick explains how just putting one winning performance on Tuesday night, whether it's pretty or uglied up puts the Sabres right back in great position to take control of the series with home ice advantage. But the time is literally now, because if Buffalo loses game four Patrick feels this series is over. That plus the Bills make a free agent signing and plenty more. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The Sabres Are In Big Trouble (LIVE Game Three Reaction)

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens just minutes after the conclusion of the Buffalo Sabres going down two games to one in their playoff series against Montreal, and looking in big, big trouble in doing so. The Buffalo Sabres can absolutely still win this series, but it would be naive if not foolish to conclude they look like a team that's better or even as good as Montreal right now. The guys talk about how the Sabres look like they're in big trouble, and Lindy Ruff is going to have figure some things out and make some lineup and line pairing changes before game four. This team feels stale, flat and most importantly, outgunned right now. Make sure to check outJoe From Queen’s Substack page for his free weekly columns. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 21min
  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Sabres Find Opportunity To Take Command

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has plenty of thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres taking the opening game of their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens and some key factors going into game two on Friday night. It's not surprising that Sabres held court to open the series with a win at home in the Key Bank Center, but a few of the biggest reasons why aren't necessarily what most expected. Patrick talks about the incredible effort of fourth line winger Jordan Greenway and middle line center Ryan McLeod really giving the offense a kick start and propelling Buffalo--on a night where they simply didn't get effective play from their top line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs. Patrick also has thoughts on the great coaching of Lindy Ruff late in this game, particularly in the third period as the Sabres played a sound, mature brand of hockey playing with the lead to close out the Canadians in game one. Will Sam Carrick be back in the lineup for game two? Patrick thinks he should be if fully ready to go but doubts it will happen. That plus Kris Baker takes a well deserved shot at Patrick, pushing back at a few fans on social media and plenty more. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Bills Draft Addition Quickly Making More Sense

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren from SB Nation to discuss a handful of Buffalo Bills and NFL topics, including some data uncovered that shows the Bills taking a cornerback in the second round wasn't nearly the reach many critics thought it was. Buffalo Rumblings (the Bills blog on SB Nation) had an article published by new lead content producer Chris Trapasso with data that shows that non-starting Bills cornerbacks have played plenty during their lengthy/current playoff run. So much so, in fact that it makes their second-round selection of Davison Igbinosun feel a lot wiser, even though he's not projected to be a starter and may not be a starter for years to come. The guys discuss the data and cite examples even casual Bills fans will remember from recent playoff failures as a reason why you need to have not just depth at cornerback, but the highest quality depth possible. Also, the NFL draft has come and gone and we're nearly a week into May, yet eight(!) of the Bills top 14 defensive players from last year are still unsigned free agents. What does that say about the talent from last year's defensive unit and/or what does that say about former head coach (and de facto defensive coordinator) Sean McDermott? Who are three current Bills players that it would be easy to be completely undecided on how you feel about their prospects for the 2026 season? Patrick takes a stab at it.  That plus Matt does an AFC reverse power rankings, which NFL team could be the league's biggest flop this year and plenty more. You can also check out Buffalo Rumblings to stay updated with Chris Trapasso and his staff's excellent work there. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 1min
  5. 5 MAY

    Plenty of Sabres Takes & Keys To Beating Montreal

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has plenty of Buffalo Sabres takes from the Boston first round series in addition to three keys he sees to the Sabres beating Montreal in the upcoming Eastern Conference semifinals. Obviously it's an electric time for Sabres fans, whether you're a diehard who's suffered through the years of being inept or new on the scene freshly on the bandwagon. Patrick has plenty to say about that and about this team after it closed out Boston in six games. Among things discussed is loving Zach Benson because he's yours even though everyone else thinks of him along the same lines Buffalo fans think of Brad Marchand. Also, Boston was competitive with Buffalo but Patrick thinks the Bruins knew at the end of the day they were in over their heads against the Sabres, something Montreal is surely not feeling after getting past Tampa. Will this Sabres postseason run strengthen or weaken the chances Alex Tuch re-signs with the team? Patrick says that the emergence of another player could make a Tuch return complicated.  That plus plenty of other Sabres thoughts, the three things that must happen to defeat the Canadians in this upcoming series and much more. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  6. 4 MAY

    Sabres Fandom Reaching Fever Pitch

    On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss several Buffalo Sabres and fan topics, including an examination of if the fever pitch behavior of fans lately is a sign of a great sports town or one that's kinda jumping on the bandwagon. Good luck going to a bar or restaurant for a Sabres playoff game without it being packed, or not having to compete at Dicks's Sporting Goods or other retail stores where Sabres merch is flying off the shelves. Don't get us wrong---this is all amazing not to mention long overdue, but does it say anything negative about the fan base along the way? To be fair, getting a Sabres ticket in March or April in recent years in the secondary market has been cheaper than going to the movies. The guys attempt to have a nuanced discussion without pissing off fans while doing so, very unlikely of course. Also, Buffalo fans are letting Boston sports fans absolutely have it recently on Twitter following the Sabres dismantling of the Bruins in the first round of the playoffs, plus several other Boston teams struggling this year. Is it all in good fun or a petty look? Maybe, it's both. Other topics discussed include trying to figure out which one player not named Jack Eichel or Sam Reinhart from the Sabres drought era teams they wish could be on the current playoff roster.  That plus did Joe enjoy watching "The Pitt" based on Patrick's recommendation and much more. Make sure to check out Joe From Queen’s Substack page for his free weekly columns. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 54min
  7. 1 MAY

    Chris Trapasso Talks Bills Defensive Changes & Draft Analysis

    On this milestone episode No. 1300 of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Buffalo Rumblings team site producer Chris Trapasso to discuss several Buffalo Bills topics, including a look at the personnel changes we can expect on the 2026 Bills defense and what Chris thought of Buffalo's recent draft class haul. Chris has been around the NFL media in various capacities for a number of years and just this past week signed on to lead SB Nation's Buffalo Bills section, Buffalo Rumblings. Chris discusses the process of getting the job and how he plans on bringing his creativity and connections to help further along what's been a very good resource of news and entertainment for Bills fans. One of the biggest offseason stories for the Bills, of course was the firing of head coach Sean McDermott and promotion of Joe Brady. One of the most important moves Brady made was hiring Jim Leonhard as his defensive coordinator. Chris reflects back a few months on Brady's decision and how he feels about the various personnel pieces Buffalo has added to the defense and how he expects these guys to contribute. Obviously that includes a recent draft class that saw the first two and six of the first eight Bills selections come on the defensive side of the ball. Chris talks about why he liked Kalem Elarms-Orr as much as he did before the draft, some of the things he's looking forward to shaking out now that he's covering the team full-time and plenty more. Make sure to follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisTrapasso. You can also check out Buffalo Rumblings to stay updated with Trapasso and his staffs excellent work there. Today’s episode is brought to you by the law offices of William Mattar. Hurt in a car, call William Mattar. 444-4444. Call William Mattar today to get the compensation you deserve. The Talking Buffalo online merch store is now live! You can purchase t shirts, hoodies, zip ups, crewnecks and polos in a couple of different styles and colors. Visit our online page for pricing and options and while there, check out Buf on Weck for tons of cool gear! ♦♦♦♦♦ Follow Patrick Moran/Talking Buffalo Podcast  Substack: Patrick Moran’s Substack Twitter: @PatrickMoranTB Blue Sky: @PatrickMoranTB.bsky.social Instagram: @PatrickMoranTB Facebook: Talking Buffalo Podcast  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min

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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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