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In Episode Five of Here's The Thing, Scott talks with Drew McGrath about sports and more. And Drew asks, "What are your top three sports movies?" Then Nick Lucido joins Scott to discuss music. But somehow they mostly talk about books and movies. Plus some fun details on Nick's recent trip to Ohio with one of his bands, Potus XXX. With music by Grosh, Flying Blind Blues Band, Karma Queen and Exham Priory. Like the show? Hate the show? Let Scott know on X: @scottleffler or BlueSky: scottleffler.com.

In Episode Five of Here's The Thing, Scott talks with Drew McGrath about sports and more. Scott seems really upset about the Josh Allen wedding. And Drew asks, "What are your top three sports movies?" 

Nick Lucido joins Scott to discuss music. But somehow they mostly talk about books and movies. Plus some fun details on Nick's recent trip to Ohio with one of his bands, Potus XXX. 

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 80. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 63.  In news, tonight is episode four of Here's the Thing on All WNY Radio. Aside from the everpresent Drew McGrath, we'll touch base with Nick Lucido of Exham Priory and Potus XXX. That's at 6 p.m. Or podcast it after.  In sports, the Bisons return to action today taking on the Syracuse Mets in Syracuse. Finally, as with every Tuesday, tonight at 9pm, Nietzsche's hosts a comedy show. Catch Buffalo's best local comics on Allen Street.

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 69. Overnight looks to be partly cloudy with a low around 52.  In news, gas prices remain flat in WNY with averages of $3.08 in Buffalo, $3.11 in Rochester and $3.14 in Batavia.  In sports, the Bisons dropped their series finale with the Charlotte Knights, 8-4. They're off for today but back in action on Tuesday against the Syracuse Mets in 'Cuse.  If you're looking to get out of the house tonight, there's 14 places to play trivia at All WNY Trivia dot com. Or find something else you like at All WNY Events dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers today with a high near 61. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 43.  In news, a fire in Newfane is under investigation by the Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit. And a "gigantic garage sale" is planne for the Village of Kenmore for Saturday, June 7th. In sports, the Bisons won 5-4 over the Charlotte Knights on Friday in a walk off. They'll do battle again today.

The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies this afternoon with a high near 56. It will remain mostly cloudy overnight with a low around 44.  In news, the fire at Lockport's Jiffymart plaza on Thursday was contained to a 750-sqaure-foot area. And damage was limited to just $60,000 according to the Lockport fire department. And there were no injuries reported.  The clerks of Niagara and Orleans counties warn residents to be on the lookout for a couple differnt DMV phishing scams. As a rule, confirm you're talking to who you think you're talking to before giving them money or access to your life.  And in sports, the Bisons fell to the Charlotte Knights, 5-3 on Friday. But they're back at it today. And it's Star Wars night. So they got that going for them. 

The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 69. Overnight brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 50.  In news, multiple fire departments were called for a commercial structure fire in downtown Lockport Thursday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., a fire was reported at 150 Washburn Street, commonly referred to as Jiffy Mart Plaza. There were no injuries reported. But no more details are available as of this recording. Check All WNY News dot com for updates.  In sports, the Bisons won both halves of a double header against the Charlotte Knights on Thursdya. And they'll try to make it three in a row today. Also, the Buffalo Bandits are having a victory celebration today at 5 p.m. at Key Bank Center to share their third straight NLL championship with their fans.

The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a high near 67. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 52. In news, an Orchard Park man was sentenced to prison for embezzlement. Bradley Hudak fraudulently obtained approximately $269,000 from the retirement account of an elderly family member. He also admitted to stealing $3,000 from a little league team's bank account. In sports, the Bisons scheduled game on Wednesday was rained out. They'll make that game up today with a single admission double header against the Charlotte Knights. First pitch 11:05 a.m.

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of rain with a daytime high near 62. Overnight brings more rain with a low around 53. In news, Gas prices remain mostly steady in Western New York. Up a penny in Batavia and Buffalo to $3.15 and $3.08 respectively. And standing firm at $3.11 in Rochester. Niagara County will hold an outdoor career fair at Oppenheim Park on June 4th. And Spectrum will hold an onsite interview event in Cheektowaga on June 3rd. In sports, the Bisons won a weird one on Tuesday as teh winning run was forced in due to a hit batter. Bisons 10 - Charlotte Knights, 9. And AAA is planning a trip to Atlanta for October's Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Falcons. Get the details at All WNY Sports dot com.

Former Erie County Comptroller and news reporter Stefan Mychaljiw joins Scott by phone to talk about American Idol voting and life in the southtowns. Then Andrew McGrath and Scott talk about everything but sports (pretty much). And pop punk band Skyway closes out the show with some witty banter and a brand new song.

Former Erie County Comptroller and news reporter Stefan Mychajliw joins Scott to talk about American Idol voting and life in the southtowns. 

It's Andrew McGrath's weekly visit to the All WNY Radio studios to talk sports ... or not. 

Local pop-punk heavyweights Skyway stop by the All WNY Radio studios to discuss life, liberty and the pursuit of good music. 

The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a high near 72. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 54.  In news, a stolen vehicle chase through Niagara and Erie Counties ended with the arrest of an 18-year-old Buffalo woman. And charges for a 15-year-old and 13-year-old male.  In sports, the Bisons return to action today, hosting the Charlotte Knights at 6:05 p.m. at Sahlen Field. 

In news, the All WNY wedding yesterday was great. Weather didn't cooperate as much as we'd have liked but the ceremony was wonderul and the receptions were a blast.  In sports, the Bisons lost 7-2 on Sunday as Lehigh Valley stole 8 bases against the good guys. 

The National Weather Service calls for occasional showers today with a high near 58. More showers are likely overnight with a low around 44. In news, I'm getting married today. So please cut me some slack if updates at All WNY dot com are slow today ... or tomorrow.  In Sports, buffalo Bandits won game three of the National Lacrosse League champtionship on Saturday, securing the three-peat. Congrats, Bandits. Unfortunately, however, the Bisons dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Saturday.

The National Weather Service calls for occasional showers today with a high near 58. More showers are likely overnight with a low around 44.  As a reminder, t's Memorial Day weekend so that means extra patrols from local law enforcement looking for stupidity. Don't let that be you.  In Sports, the Buffalo Bisons won big - like 14-6 big - over the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Friday. They'll try to do it again today. And the Niagara Falls Americans released their 2025 roster on Friday. You can check it out at All WNY Sports dot com.  Well, as I already noted, it's Memorial Day Weekend and there's SO much going on throughout Western New York. See our favorites at All WNY dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for rain today with a high near 52. Overnight brings scattered showers with a low around 45. In news, a Buffalo man was charged with fatally stabbing his sister. Another Buffalo man was sentenced for a fatal 2024 shooting. An Angola man was sentenced for a DWI crash that took the life of 8-year-old. And a Tonawanda woman was arrested after a chase through Niagara Falls streets. In Sports, the Bisons and Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs were postponed Thursday. They'll make the game up on Saturday as part of a double header. Finally, it's Friday and there's a lot do throughout Western New York. See some of our faves at All WNY dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for rain today with a high near 56. Overnight brings more rain with a low around 45. In news, Local law enforcement will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this weekend. So please be careful out there. A former corrections officer was charged with conspiring to provide contraband to a jail inmate. And a Lockport contractor was accused of bilking homeowners. In Sports, the Bisons lost to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, 8-4 on Wednesday in a rain-shortened game. They try try again today. Finally, it's Thursday and I'll be hosting DJ Trivia at Mooney's on Main in Tonawanda at 6:30 p.m. Come say hi.

Featuring music from Roy G Biv, Daze Ago, Skamagotchi, and Fooled By Eve.

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of rain today with a high near 56. Overnight will be rainy with a low around 49. In news, a Niagara Falls man was sentenced to 7 1/2 years for a crash that killed Gasport woman. A Buffalo man was sentenced to 25 years for a 2022 killing. And an Inmate was sentenced to additional time for sending a threatening letter to a judge. In Sports, the Bisons lost to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, 5-4 on Tuesday. They're back in action today. Finally, it's Wednesday. That means ThinkSoJoe on All WNY Radio at 6 p.m. and me hosting DJ Trivia at Lock 34 in Lockport at 7.

In Episode Three of Here's The Thing, Scott talks with Daniel Herrington about his bout with cancer, his method of comedy, cornhole and cab driving. Drew McGrath stops in to talk sports and more. And Scott asks "If you had to name your next kid after a WNY municipality, what one would it be?" Then multiple All WNY Award winner VOYAGR talks with Scott about their origins and future. Plus music by Stress Dolls, DJ Cutler, Alley's and VOYAGR. 

Daniel Herrington visits the All WNY Radio studios to talk about comedy, cornhole, cancer and cab driving. Things get serious at times. A very good listen. 

Andrew McGrath stops by to talk sports. But the topic veers into a lot of other things including business in Niagara Falls and what you would name your kid if you had to name them after a WNY community. 

All WNY Award-winning folk country band VOYAGR visits to All WNY Radio studios to talk about their origins, their personal lives and the track the band has taken. 

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 59. Overnight will be increasingly cloudy with a low around 46. In news, a Child is in critical condition after a motor vehicle accident in Hartland. A Buffalo man was accused of identity theft, charged with stealing $45K from couple. David Gray is being held without bail awaiting his pre-trial conference on Thursday. And a jury found a 50-year-old Buffalo man guilty of predatory sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Wayne T. Paveljack faces 25 years to life. In Sports, the Bisons return to play today taking on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in Pennsylvania. Finally, it's episode three of Here's the Thing tonight with guests Dan Herrington, Andrew McGrath and All WNY Award winners VOYAGR. Tune in at 6 p.m. on All WNY Radio or catch the podcast anytime after that.

The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 58. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 44. In news, gas prices are up a penny in Batavia, Buffalo and Rochester to $3.14, $3.07 and $3.11 respectively. In Sports, the Bisons doubled up on the Worcester Red Socks, 8-4 on Sunday, earning them a split in the series. The Bandits, meanwhile, dropped Game 2 of the National Lacrosse League Finals to the Saskatchewan Rush, 11-10. Buffalo hosts the rubber match on Saturday.

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers today with a high near 60. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 44. In news, thousands of Buffalonians wandered Elmwood Village on Saturday to catch all the music from Buffalo Porchfest. One of the first - and arguably one of the best festivals in Buffalo each year. In Sports, the Bisons won Saturday over the Worcester Red Socks, 6-5. They play again today. And the Bandits play game two against the Saskatchewan Rush tonight. Win and they're National Lacross League champions again. 

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 66. Overnight will be more of the same with a low aroudn 51. In news, a Buffalo man pleaded guilty to killing one, and injuring two more people in three separate attacks In Sports, the Bisons fell 10-3 Friday night to the Worcester Red Sox. But the Bandits won 12-10 over the Saskatchewan Rush. Game two on Sunday where the Bandits can clinch their third league title in a row. FInally, Buffalo Porch Fest is today. Check All WNY dot com for a list of porches and artists playing throughout Elmwood Village.

The National Weather Service calls for early clouds -- then clearing with a high near 74. Overnight offers rain with a low around 56.  In news, a Buffalo man wascharged with aggravated vehicular assault after a March crash that injured a teen. In Sports, the Bisons offence went wild on the Worcester Red Sox Thursday, winning 12-4. They play again today. And the Buffalo Bandits host the Saskatchewan Rush in game one of the National Lacrosse League finals at 7:30 p.m. at the Keybank Center. A party in the plaza will precede the game. FInally, with it being Friday, All WNY published our list of events around town that we recommend. Find them at All WNY dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 74. Overnight brings more likely showers and thunderstorms with a low around 57.  In news, a retired police officer was given probation for shooting a teen. According to court records, Antonio Roman got into an altercation with a group of juveniles he believed to have stealing from vehicles. During the encounter, the defendant intentionally shot a juvenile in the leg with his legally owned handgun. In Sports, the Bisons lost to the Worcester Red Sox, 8-4 on Wednesday. And the full 2025 season schedule for the Buffalo Bills was released ... with the help of NBA great Allen Iverson. 

Featuring music from Not Normal, Lily Among Thorns, The Alison Pipitone Band, and Among The Outcast!      

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers today with a high near 71. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 55. In news, A Buffalo woman pleaded guilty for killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol in November. She could see 7 years in prison. Niagara County is still accepting applications for corrections officers at the Niagara County Jail. And the Lancaster Village Merchant association announced a summer concert series. In sports, the Worcester Red Sox rallied past the Bisons for a 10-7 win. The Bisons will try again today. Finally, there's a new Here's the Thing in the podcast section at All WNY Radio dot com. And we added two now songs to our rotation. Tonight there's an all new episode of the ThinkSoJoe show at 6 p.m. So ... we got that going for us.

In our second episode of Here's The Thing, Scott Leffler talks with veteran WNY broadcaster and all-around good guy, Brad Riter about everything but sports. Then Andrew McGrath joins to talk about the NFL's schedule release and Drew suggests a weekly topical question; This week, Drew asked Scott whether he'd prefer to a a superstar athlete with fame and accolades but no ring ... or a second stringer with a championship trophy. Then BD2 comes to discuss a little bit of everything including All WNY Radio's most jinxed show ever. WIth a new song by BD2 plus tracks from Karma Queen, 2.0, and A2J. 

Veteran WNY Broadcaster Brad Riter joins Scott in studio to talk about his new gig at WLVL and memories of days gone by. 

Andrew McGrath joins Scott Leffler in studio again to talk sports -- specifically the NFL schedule release and what the Bills schedule for 2025 looks like. Plus they talk about rebranding the Bisons. And Drew asks Scott whether he'd rather be a superstar athlete with fame and accolades or a second stringer with a championship trophy. 

Billy, Rosie and Doug from BD2 join Scott Leffler at the All WNY Radio studio to talk about their musical careers, a cursed show from the past, local theater and more. 

The National Weather Service says afternoon showers are likely today with a high near 70. More showers and possible thunderstorms overnight with a low around 58. In News, a 36-year-old gunman was sentenced for fatal 2024 shooting on Buffalo's Lower West Side. And a jury found an asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo guilty of sexually abusing victim in a Cheektowaga hotel. And Erie County has published a searchable interactive map of farmer's markets and produce sellers. Get the link at All WNY dot com. In sports, the Bisons return to the field today to host a series with the Worcester Red Sox. Finally, a new episode of Here's the Thing airs at 6 p.m. on All WNY Radio. Guests are Brad Riter and BD2. Plus Andrew McGrath on sports.

The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 77. Overnight offers increasing clouds with a low around 56. In News, not much change in the price of gasoline in Western New York. It's $3.13 a gallon in Batavia. $3.06 in Buffalo. And $3.10 in Rochester. Basically what it was last week. In sports, the Bisons - once again - lost a low-scoring close game to the St. Paul Saints, 3-2. They'll shuffle back to Buffalo and prepare for a homestand against the Worcester Red Sox.

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 61. Overnight will be clear with a low of about 44. In sports, the Bisons lost a close one to the St. Paul Saints, 2-1. They'll close out the series in St. Paul today ... hopefully with a win.

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 63. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 42. In sports, the Buffalo Bisons won big over the Saint Paul Saints 17-3 on Friday. They'll play again today. There's a ton going on this weekend - Mother's Day Weekend. See our faves or find your own at All WNY Events dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 57. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 39. In news, A Cheektowaga woman was charged with stealing from a Niagara County produce stand after the Niagara County Sheriff's Office asked folks on Facebook to help identify the woman. Kenmore's 'Made for Good' will host a glass makers art show on Tuesday, May 20th. And Buffalo Waterfront released their 2025 summer schedule for Canalside. In sports, the Buffalo Bisons fell 13-10 to the St. Paul Saints on Friday night. They'll be back in action today. There's a ton going on this weekend - Mother's Day Weekend. See our faves or find your own at All WNY Events dot com.

The National Weather Service calls for morning clouds then clearing with a high near 55. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 39. In news, an Illinois man was charged with attempting to kidnap a student from Buffalo school. 30-year-old Shane Cronin faces up to 15 years in prison and is currently being held without bail. Also, a Niagara Falls man was convicted on murder charges, and now faces 40 years to life in prison. In sports, the Buffalo Bisons lost a back-and-forth affair to the St. Paul Saints, 8-7. They play again today. And the Niagara Falls Americans released their promotional schedule for the year. Opening Day at Sal Maglie Stadium is less than a month away. Hey, it's Thursday. That means I'm hosting DJ Trivia at Mooneys on Main in Tonawanda. Come say hi. 

Featuring music from Soul Butchers, Beneath the Wayside , The Abruptors, and TK Lipps!

The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 64. There's a chance of showers overnight with a low around 44. In news, a Fairport man was charged with using Roblox to lure children on Facebook. Tony Rodriguez faces 10 years to life. In sports, the Bisons fell 6-2 to the St. Paul Saints Tuesday night. They'll try again today. Finally, some program notes. The first episode of Here's the Thing aired on All WNY Radio last night ... and it's available for download now. And the 450th episode of the Think So Joe Show airs tonight at 6 here on All WNY Radio.

Scott talks with WNY musician Zak Ward about his life, career and what's coming up this summer. If you want to hear Zak's newest song, you'll have to listen to the full podcast, though ... or request it on All WNY Radio. This is just the interview. 

Andrew McGrath of Niagara Falls talks sports with Scott, focusing on the Buffalo Bills but also touching on the Bandits, among other things. 

Niagara County Legislator Christopher Robins discusses his concerns with the ongoing Amazon warehouse construction project in the Town of Niagara. 

It's the return of Here's The Thing on All WNY Radio, a weekly show with All WNY Radio founder Scott Leffler focused on news, sports and entertainment with guests from those fields and music from the All WNY Radio music library.  This first show offers in introduction to Scott, followed by an interview with Niagara County Legislator Christoper Robins about the Amazon warehouse project in the Town of Niagara. Then we shift to sports with Andrew McGrath. And close out with an interview with (and a new tune by) Zak Ward.