Echoes from the Arena

The Riggio’s
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  • SPORTS

From trailblazing athletes to turning-point moments, we dig into the ”why” behind the headlines. Whether you’re a sports history buff or just love a great underdog story, this is your front-row seat. Subscribe now! Your next favorite story may start here!

  1. MAR 21

    Episode 24 - The one about "Hoosiers"

    Greg and Matt discuss the 1954 Indiana Boys High School Basketball Championship and it's loose adaptation to the movie "Hoosiers".  Greg is shocked to learn some NBA trivia, while we briefly discuss the "white-hot" Sabres and Carabao Cup Finals this Sunday.  Join us!

    52 min

  2. FEB 26

    Episode 23 - The Other "Miracle" Perspective

    In this episode of Echoes from the Arena, Greg and Matt discussed the recent Olympic hockey tournament, focusing on the U.S. women's team winning gold in overtime against Canada and the men's team securing gold. We discuss the controversies surrounding the men's victory and then get into our show topic regarding the 1980 Soviet Men's hockey team, their perspective on the game and where they ended up.

    1h 15m

  3. FEB 16

    Episode 22 - The Modern Super Bowl

    We ever so briefly discuss this years "big game" and discuss game's that we thought increased the popularity of the Super Bowl. Join us!

    53 min

  4. JAN 31

    Episode 21 - Let's get to know Joe Brady

    Matt and Greg wax poetic about the Bills press conference introduction of Joe Brady, some ideas for Defensive Coordinator and Joe's past experience.  Be also tangent. Join us!

    56 min

  5. JAN 23

    Episode 20 - Emergency Pod After McDermott Firing

    We discuss the dismissal of now former Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott.  We get into the direction of the team and some thoughts on early rumored incoming interviewees.

    43 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Episode 19 - The Hot Stove

    Episode 19 is LIVE! In it we discuss the origins of "hot stove" discussions, talk about our second "Most Valuable Program" and have a little chat about Bills/Chiefs. Join us!

    47 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    Episode 18 - Gridiron Gold, NFL Apparel of the mid-90's

    We discuss NFL apparel of the mid-90's.  In doing so we reminisce about some older companies that made NFL merchandise in the 90's, what their market was and discuss some affects that these styles may have had on NFL uniforms.  Join us!

    47 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    Episode 17 - And All I Ask Is To Be Free

    Dad does most of the talking as we discuss the intersection of Civil Rights and Sport, discussing a few of the more notable athletes who were outspoken.  We also take a quick dive into the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968.  Join us!

    1h 18m
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From trailblazing athletes to turning-point moments, we dig into the ”why” behind the headlines. Whether you’re a sports history buff or just love a great underdog story, this is your front-row seat. Subscribe now! Your next favorite story may start here!

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  • Creator
    The Riggio’s
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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