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Chris Maz and Shauny V welcome first time guest - Cam McCarty creator of "Buffalo Origin Story" to talk all things Buffalo Bills Training Camp and the upcoming NFL season where they will open their brand new stadium. The guys also go deep on the Buffalo Sabres off-season and a look ahead to the 2026-27 season, where it appears the team is ready to hand the keys to the franchise to their 3 young, stud forwards. 

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Chris Maz and Shauny V. are back - fresh off their live set at #MafiaCon2026 to welcome back returning guest - Sal Maiorana from BLEAV and the Rochester D&C to discuss the upcoming Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher, expectations for their season, a recap of the Sabres playoff run and a look ahead to their 2026-27 prospects, and even end with a little "MLB talk" around the halfway mark of the baseball season.

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Chris Maz and Shauny V return back to Buffalo for their live set at #MafiaCon2026 - for the second year in a row. The guys talk about the Bills weapons group and their recent low, 29th group (RB/WR/TE) ranking by ESPN. Former Bills LB and "3B EATS" Founder - Marcus Dowtin and Buffalo Football Clothing Icon - Abigail Lee join the stage to discuss their thoughts on the prospects for Josh Allen/Joe Brady/Brandon Beane and Co. for the upcoming season, as well as what they are both up to from a business prospective going into 2026...

Chris Maz welcomes back returning guest/co-host - Joe Marino to discuss the Sabres moves at the NHL Draft, as well as review their initial moves in Free Agency. The guys talk about numerous topics, including their expectations for how exactly GM Jarmo - will finish making changes to the roster - via signings and trades to get ready for the 2026-27 season.

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Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome special returning guest/co-host - Joe Marino to discuss the live, breaking news that the Sabres have unloaded Bo Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in a blockbuster move! The guys discuss their thoughts on the return and what it could mean for the team and GM - Jarmo K. moving forward into this weekend's NHL Draft in Buffalo! The group also talks about the other big moves from the last 2 weeks around the league and how the the Panthers acquisition reshapes the Easter Conference moving forward.

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Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome special guest - Mark from @SabresFunStats joins the pod for the first time. The guys discuss their parting thoughts about the end of the Sabres playoff run and the drought, as well as their main takeaways from the 2025-26 season. Also discussed are top ideas for the offseason/potential lineup changes for next season, Lindy Ruff's contract extension and Adam's award snuff, and the Stanley Cup Finals. 

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Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome back guest host Carl Eppers for a huge episode of #StepBrotherSports. The guys discuss their epic trip to Buffalo for Sabres/Bruins Game 1 and their VIP experience at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Topics of the episode include: recapping the entire Bruins series, looking ahead at the 2nd round VS Montreal, fixing the Power Play, the return of Sam Carrick and his impact, and expectations for the rest of the NHL playoffs. 

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Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcomes back special guest Joe Marino from Sabres Twitter - to discuss the Buffalo Sabres clinching a playoff spot and ending their NHL-record playoff drought. The guys talk about their potential best/worst case scenarios for 1st round opponents, the slumping Power Play, 3rd D Pairing possibilities and how they both may kill the team's chances for advancing. Other topics discussed include: playoff seeding, UPL's recent strong play, Lindy Ruff's - Adam's chances, and favorite 4th line options.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Joe Marino from Sabres Twitter - to talk all things Buffalo Sabres on their historic run from the basement to the top of the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. The guys talk about individual player performances, line construction, and who they prefer to see and avoid in the upcoming NHL Playoffs.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Riley Reed from Q101 and More961 - to talk all things JMU Sports, March Madness, Olympic hockey, Buffalo Sabres at the break, and of course - the highly anticipated Buffalo Bills offseason!

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Riley Reed from Q101 and More961 - to talk all things JMU Sports, March Madness, Olympic hockey, Buffalo Sabres at the break, and of course - the highly anticipated Buffalo Bills offseason!

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Joey Catalano TV Producer - formally with "Victory Plus" to talk about his new gig with the Texas Rangers broadcast. The guys go deep on the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, NHL playoff races in the Eastern and Western Conferences, and discuss some MLB offseason moves and season predictions.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are back with an episode on the evening that the Buffalo Bills announced that Joe Brady has been named their new head coach and has signed a 5-year contract. The guys discuss the hire, potential coordinator hires, and what's in store for Brady and GM - Brandon Beane in the offseason, as they try to reshape their roster. Also discussed, is the Buffalo Sabres recent dominant run of games - as the team has vaulted up the standings and currently sit in 3rd place in the Atlantic division and comfortably in a...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by Carl Eppers to welcome in 1st-time, special guest Travis Yost from TSN. The guys deep dive into the Sabres recent 10-game winning streak, their much improved overall play, and chances at breaking their long playoff draught. Also discussed are the Buffalo Bills Wildcard matchup VS the Jacksonville Jaguars and what a first round exit could mean for the team's coaches and front office.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Bruce Nolan from "The Bruce Exclusive" to talk about the week 15 showdown between the Bills and Patriots, as well as various topics from Buffalo's season and thoughts on their playoff chances.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome special guest Neil Villapiano Host of "Devils State of Mind" podscast joins the show to talk all things New Jersey Devils and his thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres. The guys discuss both teams efforts so far this season as well as thoughts on the Buffalo Bills and Neil's family ties with the team.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guests and friends of the show - Joe Marino and Carl Eppers to deep-dive into the Buffalo Sabres season at the 1/3 mark. The guys discuss the teams effort and recent performance amid several key injuries, the overall play of the D corp, and what to do at the goalie position. Is there a UPL "hockey trade" to be made?

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are rejoined by Buffalo Bills beat reporter - Ryan Talbot From Shout! - A Buffalo Bills Podcast and Syracuse.com. The guys deep-dive on all things Bills and their up and down season so far. Topics include: OC - Joe Brady's effectiveness coaching the offense, injuries on the defense, Mecole Hardman and Gabe Davis joining the WR corps, Josh Allen's play this season, & the Bills chances of regaining the division, and making a deep-run this year.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by co-hosts Derren & Chris from "Sound The Siren" Podcast to talk all things Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and the first dozen games in the NHL. Other topics include: the Buffalo Bills - Super Bowl chances, AFC/NFC playoff races, and our surprises so far in the NFL season.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are rejoined by Buffalo Sabres beat reporter - Rachel Lenzi form the Buffalo News to discuss the team's performance at the 10 game mark. The guys also have an-in depth chat about Bills/Chiefs week with special guests from the "West War Room Rivals" podcast, as well as chat about all things in the AFC West division this season and beyond.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by returning guest Lyss Houde from "Winnipeg Sports Talk" & "Chel Chit Chat" to talk about initial thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres & Winnipeg Jets first few weeks of their seasons. Other topics include: NHL early season takeaways, Buffalo Bills, AFC/NFL Playoff races around the 1/3 mark of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays and World Series thoughts/predictions.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guests Mike DeFabo From The Athletic & Jenna Harner from WPXI Pittsburgh Join To Talk Steelers, AFC North, Penguins, Pirates, Bills & Sabres.

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Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guests Kraig Connor and Justin "The Captain" Green of SportsBrew Podcast. The guys share their thoughts on the Bills, Commanders and Raiders, as well as the NFL at large. Also discussed are NFL Week 5 matchups, fantasy football advice/insights, and previews of both the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes upcoming season starting next week.

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Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guest - Grant Martin to talk about the Minnesota Vikings recent start to their season, the battle in the NFC North division, the Buffalo Bills 3-0 start, and thoughts on the Minnesota Twins, MLB Playoffs, and the upcoming Sabres/NHL season ahead.

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Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by guest Carl Eppers and the third member of their team - Joe Marino from WUFO Sports. The guys discuss thoughts on the Bills VS Dolphins, fantasy football, and exclusive locker room audio from the Sabres Prospects Challenge.

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Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by the third member of their team - Joe Marino from WUFO Sports. The guys discuss final thoughts on the Bills comeback win VS the Ravens, the Sabres hosting the upcoming Prospects Challenge, and give some thoughts and advice for this week in the world of fantasy football.

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Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by return guest Derek Kramer and first timer Zach Jones from sports radio WGR550 in Buffalo - to discuss the Buffalo Bills season-debut matchup on Sunday Night Football VS the Baltimore Ravens. The guys also pick all the NFL division winners and playoff teams, as well as talk some Buffalo Sabres!

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Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by return guest and friend of the show - Tim Graham from The Athletic - to discuss the Buffalo Bills spotty pre-season play, thoughts about which fringe players will make the Bills 53 man roster, which rookies will likely make an impact this season, and their thoughts on HBO - "Hard Knocks". Tim also answers questions from audience members attending the show live at Richbrau Brewing in Richmond, VA.

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Co-Host Shauny V "SVtheDon" is joined by new team member - Joe Marino, for a deep-dive review of the Buffalo Sabres off-season moves ahead of the NHL preseason. The guys talk about their thoughts on what a potential contract extension for Alex Tuch looks like, the new and improved makeup of the team, and how the JJ Peterka trade will be useful in balancing out the forward lines and D' pairings.

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Co-Hosts - Shauny V "SVtheDon" and "ChrisMaz" - welcome returning guest - Riley Reed from Q101 radio back to the show to preview JMU's upcoming football season, Buffalo Bills Pre-season, HBO - "Hard Knocks", and thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres offseason.

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Co-Hosts - Shauny V "SVtheDon" and ChrisMaz make their #BuffaloFambase debut - welcoming returning guests - "The RVA Football Bros" to run a NFL Training Camp Recap Roundtable for multiple franchises including reports on the: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns, and the Indianapolis Colts. 

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome returning guest - Pat Moran from Talking Buffalo for a special 50th episode, following MafiaCon2025. Topics include: a recap of MafiaCon2025, Buffalo Bills training camp opening at St. John Fisher, our favorite position battles to watch, the Buffalo Sabres offseason, Buffalo Bandits 3rd straight championship, and thoughts about the states of podcasting today.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome special guest Muki Hawkins - Buffalo Bills Reporter from WUFO Sports and BillsWRLD - Live at MafiaCon2025. Topics include: ShaunyV & Muki's origins of working together back with the Whaley/Rex Ryan regime, what exactly being a Bills fan means to us, and thoughts on the Safety room and pass-catcher group.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome special guest Sal Maiorana - Sports Reporter from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Topics include: highlighting Buffalo Bills position groups and players to watch on both offense and defense, a Buffalo Sabres season outlook, and expectations for the NY Yankees and the remainder of the MLB season.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome special guest Lyss Houde from SportsTalkWinnipeg to talk all things NHL/NFL with topics including: the Jets President's Trophy Season, their post season shortcomings, the NHL Draft, the Buffalo Sabres, the Buffalo Bills, and a season outlook for the rest of the AFC EAST.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz are proud to present the Buffalo Sabres NHL Draft and Free Agency - Day1 Episode. The guys welcome 3 returning guests: Carl Eppers - #SBS guest host , Joe Marino from #SabresTwitter , and Duane Steinel from #2Goalies1Mic. The guys discuss a myriad of Buffalo Sabres topics including: a review of the Sabres recent draft class, day 1 of NHL free agency, and what trades or signing GM - Kevyn Adams can and should still make to bolster his roster.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome returning guest Derek Kramer - from WGR550 sports radio in Buffalo. The trio discuss a myriad of Buffalo Sabres topics including: the Sabres crop of RFA's, offer sheets, ideas for potential trades/FA signings they can make to find an ideal D' partner for Owen Power/Rasmus Dahlin, and this week's NHL entry draft. Also discussed are the Buffalo Bills draft, training camp at St. John Fisher, and the upcoming HBO Hard Knocks season.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome long time reporter and new Buffalo Sabres beat report Rachel Lenzi to the show. The trio discuss the recently held NHL combine, the Sabres crop of RFA's, and what Kevyn Adams and Co. should do in regard to offseason trades to improve the team. Also discussed are Rachel's origins as a sports reporter, the recently completed Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers & Edmonton Oilers, and what the Sabres can take from observing the best two teams in hockey go head to head for a second straight season.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz welcome former Buffalo Bill and NFL offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski to the show. The guys discuss the Bills offseason and react to the recently held OTA's and mandatory minicamp. Highlighted topics are James Cook's contract situation, Keon Coleman's 2nd year expectations, and which rookie defender looks to make a huge impact for the defense. Also discussed are Jerry's favorite teams to come out of the AFC and NFC this season, as well as thoughts about the Stanley Cup Final, between the Florida Panthers & Edmonton Oilers.

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Co-Hosts ShaunyV and ChrisMaz host their biggest show to date featuring - Ross Tucker - Emmy Nominated NFL analyst from "Ross Tucker Media" & "The Ross Tucker Football Podcast". Ross reflects back to his career playing in Buffalo, what makes the team culture so unique, his thoughts on the Bills earning the #1 seed, HBO's Hard Knocks, and his sleeper teams to come out of both the AFC & NFC.

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