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Future Forecast: Wading Through the BS

Future Forecast: Wading Through the BS

May. 18 | No more football, the long-term life support for Major League Baseball, a dead-end in women’s professional sports: These are cases that have been made in the past few weeks as the individual leagues try to get a grip on where their future lies in...

Dirk’s MS Paint Sabres Draw Something: Teen Movie Pictograms

Dirk’s MS Paint Sabres Draw Something: Teen Movie Pictograms

May. 17 | Pictogram is probably the wrong word. I digress. Guess the teen movie titles with the clues given by these Buffalo Sabres (from easiest to hardest, click on picture for larger version, answers given as they are guessed):

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep40: Interview w/ director Mike Sobieraj

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep40: Interview w/ director Mike Sobieraj

May. 9 | AB Podcast Forty: Interview w/ “My City Limits” director Mike Sobieraj Head to Highwatermarkfilms.com to learn more about Mike’s 30-minute documentary about resettled refugees in Buffalo. It features a soundtrack by local mainstay Roger Bryan...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep39: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep39: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last

May. 7 | AB Podcast Thirty-Nine: Fred Jackson Extended plus T.O. and Dr. Phil together at-last The Bills led a press conference in to announce they’ve cloned Fred Jackson. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Addition By Subtraction

Addition By Subtraction

May. 4 | The Bills severed ties with cornerback Drayton Florence early Friday, sending a mix of confusion and surprise through the Bills Mafia. From this corner of the faction, though, came a grim satisfaction. See, Florence is not a made man nor an O.G. (that...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep38: Bryce Harper fever plus A Heady Topic

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep38: Bryce Harper fever plus A Heady Topic

May. 3 | AB Podcast Thirty-Eight: Bryce Harper’s boogers plus a heady topic: depression & head safety An appetizer on Bryce Harper fever in the media, followed by a heady discussion on how we deal with head trauma and depression in life. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Seau’s Suicide A Chance To Re-examine Myself

Seau’s Suicide A Chance To Re-examine Myself

May. 2 | This is not a “cry for help.” I have many folks I love and who give me reason for existence. Rather, if it serves as a clarion call for any person suffering, I’ve met my mark. God bless all who suffer (It’s a Beatitude, even). This is a story...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep37: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager?

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep37: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager?

May. 1 | AB Podcast Thirty-Seven: Bills Draft Recap & bin Laden… micromanager? Talking Buffalo Bills draft picks, the Coyotes saving their franchise, NBA Playoffs and Osama bin Laden… micromanager? Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

On Paul Peck’s Exit From Channel 4

On Paul Peck’s Exit From Channel 4

Apr. 29 | Believe it or not, my first impression of Paul Peck was a negative one, yet one entirely fitting when you consider our relationship as Buffalo sports fans, media members and friends. To be fair to Paul, it was also my first — and also negative —...

NBA Playoff Predictions

NBA Playoff Predictions

Apr. 28 | Since I don’t have a podcast ’til Monday: Bulls over Philly in five — Iguodala and/or J-Rue should be good enough for a win over the Rose-less Bulls Heat over Knicks in five — Substitute Carmelo & Amare for the above names. Pacers...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep36: Welcoming the Newest Bill

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep36: Welcoming the Newest Bill

Apr. 27 | AB Podcast Thirty-Six: Gilmore’s a Bill & Other NFL/NHL Thoughts An easy explanation for why the Bills draft pick looked bummed and what the pick means, plus other NFL Draft and NHL second round thoughts. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Nick Mendola’s only Fake Bills Draft (Assuming no trades)

Nick Mendola’s only Fake Bills Draft (Assuming no trades)

Apr. 25 | Hear Bills Digest/CBS Sports’ Mark Ludwiczak talk draft with me on this morning’s podcast. I’m big on hunches, and the biggest one I have is that the Buffalo Bills have gone out of their way to talk about how much they love draft picks; The...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep35: Draft Talk w/ Bills Digest’s Mark Ludwiczak

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep35: Draft Talk w/ Bills Digest’s Mark Ludwiczak

Apr. 25 |  AB Podcast Thirty-Five: A Conversation With Bills Digest’s Mark Ludwiczak When fancy microphones take a dump, we battle through: it’s Bills Digest/CBS Sports’ Mark Ludwiczak and me, talking Bills draft. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Messi’s Miss Hard To Stomach When Pursuit is Perfection

Messi’s Miss Hard To Stomach When Pursuit is Perfection

Apr. 24 | It’s lonely at the top. When someone is so clearly the best player of his generation — as Lionel Messi is right now — that person doesn’t have to worry about peers, rather history. Put plainly: Lionel Messi has a chance to be the...

Messi’s Miss Hard To Stomach When Pursuit is Perfection

Messi’s Miss Hard To Stomach When Pursuit is Perfection

Apr. 24 | It’s lonely at the top. When someone is so clearly the best player of his generation — as Lionel Messi is right now — that person doesn’t have to worry about peers, rather history. Put plainly: Lionel Messi has a chance to be the...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep34: Interview with Warren Barton

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep34: Interview with Warren Barton

Apr. 23 |  AB Podcast Thirty-Four: A Conversation With Warren Barton Before starting his well-respected gig as a pundit on Fox Soccer Channel, Warren Barton played the role of defender for England, Newcastle United and Wimbledon. Still broadcasting, Barton...

Draft Talk

Draft Talk

Apr. 20 | I did a fake draft before the season was completed. May still do one next week, but it’s fun to look back and see how things have changed. Why didn’t Matt Barkley come out, the jerk? Among the many, many things that annoy me about NFL Draft...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep33: Conversing with Nick Bakay

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep33: Conversing with Nick Bakay

Apr. 20 | AB Podcast Thirty-three: A Conversation With Nick Bakay Talking Bills draft, Hollywood, poop diapers and… “Paul Blart 2?” with Buffalo native, actor, comedian, sportscaster, dad Nick Bakay. Email: nick@fcbuffalo.org

Levon Helm and Death In Music

Levon Helm and Death In Music

Apr. 19 | Few people affect our souls more than those graced with meaningful pipes and few resonate with as much significance as those that ultimately lead to the demise of Mr. Levon Helm. The Band’s backbeat has died of throat cancer, leaving behind a legion...

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep32: “Cabin In The Woods” own Rich Herbeck

The Late Nick Mendola, Seas2Ep32: “Cabin In The Woods” own Rich Herbeck

Apr. 18 | AB Podcast Thirty-Two: “Cabin In The Woods” own Rich Herbeck Buffalo boy Rich Herbeck has been involved with “Lost”, “Alphas”, and now we’re finally seeing the work he did on “Cabin In The Woods.”

2012 NHL Postseason Predictions

2012 NHL Postseason Predictions

Apr. 9 | My preseason Final Four predictions for the National Hockey League are an impossibility thanks to the state of Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t change the pivotal nature of the Pittsburgh v. Philadelphia first-round series. Here are my NHL Playoff...

“My Guy” For the 2012 NFL Draft

“My Guy” For the 2012 NFL Draft

Apr. 7 | Look at the size of this human being. He resembles a mix of Brian Orakpo, pure terror and a tiger. Terror Tiger is going to ransack the opposition’s personal goals. They are going to be so angry when he’s done with them, but there isn’t...

How One Brave Kid, a Volunteer and a Sabre Brightened Today

How One Brave Kid, a Volunteer and a Sabre Brightened Today

Apr. 7 | It’s fair and sad to say that I’ve had a cynical year; Since approximately June of 2011 I’ve struggled to find and believe in a lot of good things and that runs in the exact wrong direction of the person I’d like to become. For...

Gregg Williams Shouldn’t Coach In the NFL Again

Gregg Williams Shouldn’t Coach In the NFL Again

Apr. 5 | As much as it hurt, I had Gregg Williams back. The former Bills boss whose repertoire in Buffalo involving losing and awkward sound bites had been under the proverbial gun for running a bounty system for his defenders on opposition players. Every defender...