Carl Falk hosts "Falkin' Around", a sports podcast for the Western NY sports fan - covering the Syracuse Orange, the Buffalo Bills, the New York Yankees and Mets, the Buffalo Sabres and much more!
Falkin' Around LIVE - :13 Seconds to live in infamy in Western NY & more! Jan. 25, 2022Carl Falk breaks down the Bills heart=breaking Overtime loss to the Chiefs - What happened?Complete rundown on NFL Playoffs - plus Syracuse struggles as Jim Boeheim watchesListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills win AFC East. Playoff Previews & more! Jan. 11, 2022Carl Falk breaks down the Bills winning the AFC East and a look ahead to the playoffsComplete rundown on NFL Week 18 - and preview of the Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFLSyracuse has a problem - or many problems - can they turn it around this season?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills beat Patriots & more! Dec. 28, 2021Carl Falk breaks down the Bills win over Bill Belichick and the Patriots in Foxborough, and the Bills reclaiming 1st place in the AFC EastComplete rundown on NFL Week 16 - and is the parity of the NFL a good thing?Syracuse Men's basketball returns to actionListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills set for Patriots Rematch & more! Dec. 21, 2021Carl Falk breaks down the Bills Offense and Defense after their 31 - 14 win over Carolina, and heading into Foxborough for their showdown with New England, and the AFC East on the line.Complete rundown on NFL Week 15 - including a look at the "boring" football being played in Chicago and elsewhere, to an alarming degree.Thoughts on Urban Meyer firing, Antonio Brown returning, and COVID changing schedules across the NFL, NHL, NBA and College Basketball.Plus, a look at Tiger and Charlie WoodsListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills lose in OT to Bucs & more! Dec. 14, 2021Breaking down the Bills Overtime loss to Tom Brady and Tampa Bay - you can't blame Josh Allen, who did all he could - but can you blame the officiating?NFL Week 14 recap - lots of goings on around the NFL as several divisions are tight racesSyracuse Basketball loses two games this week - and their problems remain the sameBuffalo Sabres - they've fallen back to Earth after their hot start - what does Carl think of this squad?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills lose to Patriots & more! Dec. 7, 202100:07 (joined in progress) Breaking down Bills and Patriots remaining games01:!5 Bills Philosophy on team building - a problem05:32 Bills D-Line can't stop the run10:08 Bills offense too 1-dimensional14:34 Sean McDermott out-coached19:34 Breakdown of Bills Spiral25:29 NFL Week 13 recap40:44 Antonio Brown Suspended41:20 Coaches on the hot-seat in NFL44:59 College Football Playoffs - they got it right46:51 Coaching Carousel in College - Brian Kelly a bad person50:56 Syracuse Hoops has a good weekListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - MLB Free Agent Frenzy, Bills have big Turkey day & more! Nov. 30, 202100:19 Show Preview01:02 MLB Free Agent Frenzy with special guest Sam Shrier - talking Mets signing Max Scherzer, and all the latest signings around the league21:46 Bills beat Saints on Thanksgiving Day - full breakdown28:52 Tre White out for season30:26 Bills vs Patriots preview35:25 NFL Week 12 recap48:48 College Football Coaches switch teams - Hypocrites!55:38 Syracuse Basketball struggles early, and oftenListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - What's wrong with the Bills?, NFL Week 11, Isaiah Stewart & more! Nov. 23, 21Bills vs Colts breakdown - What's wrong with the Buffalo Bills?NFL Week 11 - recap of games Two Huge Issues facing the NFL - under the radar - that YOU should know aboutCollege Football Playoff RankingsIsaiah Stewart vs Lebron James - Carl gives his thoughts on the ROC's favorite NBA SuperstarMLB - Mets hire a GM but lose two key pitchers - and why are the Yankees shying away from spending money?Syracuse basketball loses to Colgate, while St. Bonaventure takes claim as best team in NYSListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills wreck Jets, NFL Week 10 & more! Nov. 16, 202100:20 Show Preview01:00 Bills beat Jets - full breakdown plus look ahead at upcoming schedule17:58 NFL Week 10- complete rundown on all the action40:24 College Football Playoff Rankings, and why Carl thinks Notre Dame will make the top 444:55 Syracuse goes to 2 - 0 in Men's College Basketball. St. Bonaventure is ranked top 2548:15 Hot Stove Baseball - Eduardo Rodriguez signs with Tigers - Noah Syndergaard signs with Angels51:09 Sabres at .500 - but fans have not come back, and that's a problemListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills embarrassed by Jags, NFL Week 9 & more! Nov. 9, 202100:25 Show Preview01:20 Bills lose to Jacksonville - breaking down the Buffalo failure vs the Jaguars19:15 Bills vs NY Jets preview21:25 Brandon Beane's mistakes come back to haunt Bills - O-Line, Running Game, Tight Ends24:33 NFL Week 9 break-down45:34 NFL Referee's grab spotlight - not good49:41 OBJ - who signs Odell, and will he play for them?50:18 the Aaron Rodgers situation52:51 NFL Parity - not as good as it sounds on paper53:58 College Football Playoff Rankings57:04 Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Las Vegas59:25 NCAA College Basketball returns tonight1:00:44 MLB and Rob Manfred pick the absolute worst time to unveil Gold Glove winnersListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills Survive Dolphins, NFL Week 8, World Series & more! Nov. 2, 202100:19 Show Preview00:42 Breaking down Bills 26 - 11 victory over Miami10:53 How the Bills offense can get Josh Allen 'started' in games12:58 Sean McDermott and calling time outs - not his strong suit15:04 State of the Dolphins22:00 NFL Week 8 - Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Dallas, Arizona and more!43:30 Dallas has a great story with Randy Gregory45:32 Giants vs Chiefs - ugly football and what's wrong with Mahomes?47:45 NFL Trade Deadline - Von Miller heads to Rams51:17 World Series - who's the MVP?53:20 Sabres head on west coast swing - and is Eichel closer to being dealt?55:02 Syracuse Men's Basketball - looking ahead to Boeheim's 8-man rotationListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE - Bills After the Bye, NFL Week 7, MLB, Sabres & more! Oct. 26, 202100:30 Show Preview00:42 Buffalo Bills at the bye - breaking down the team's performance so far12:16 What needs improving for the Bills?18:51 Dawson Knox injury, and how the Bills will cover the Tight End position21:32 NFL Trade Deadline - will Brandon Beane make a big move?23:36 NFL Week 7 breakdown40:02 What are the Houston Texans doing?46:52 Is Kyle Shanahan over-rated?49:48 World Series - preview and predictions for Houston vs Atlanta54:42 The Buffalo Sabres and their incredible start56:22 Syracuse Basketball begins season - what to expectListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- October 20, 2021 Bills lose tough game to Titans, NFL Week 6, MLB & more!Bills lose to Titans - Should they have gone for a game-tying Field Goal instead?NFL Week 6 RecapNational media problems, and it starts with FS1's Chris BroussardNBA Season starts - Golden State beats Lakers, Bucks beat NetsBen Simmons situation gets worse in PhillyMLB Playoffs - Dodgers struggle against BravesBuffalo Sabres start 3 - 0 - say what?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- October 13, 2021 Bills beat KC, NFL Week 5, MLB & more!00:30 Show Preview01:12 Bills vs Chiefs Breakdown18:10 Bills vs Titans Preview24:23 NFL Week 5 Recap42:00 Jon Gruden Fired47:02 How much better is the AFC than the NFC?50:29 College Football52:47 MLB Playoffs - Astros vs Red Sox, Braves advance, Giants and Dodgers to game 555:52 NHL OpensListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- October 6, 2021 Bills destroy Houston, NFL Week 4, MLB & more!00:40 Show Preview00:52 Bills vs Texans Breakdown10:25 Bills vs Chiefs Sunday Night Football Preview15:44 Urban Meyer Controversy19:24 NFL Week 4 Recap33:20 Stephon Gilmore traded - live on air - to Panthers35:11 Yankees vs Red Sox Wild Card Game40:27 MLB Playoffs42:00 NBA- Kyrie Irving and the Nets44:19 Buffalo Sabres Attendance Woes46:50 Another Golf Match? Brooks vs Bryson48:26 Notre Dame FootballListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- September 29, 2021 Bills rollin', NFL Week 3 recap & more!Bills Recap vs WashingtonBills Preview vs HoustonNFL Week 3 BreakdownCollege Football NewsMLB Pennant Races with the Yankees taking charge of AL WIldcardRyder CupListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- September 14, 2021 Bills lose Opener, NFL news & more!00:29 Show Preview01:15 In-depth breakdown of Bills loss to Steelers21:02 Previewing Bills at Miami Dolphins25:00 NFL Week 1 thoughts - going around the league36:15 Tangent - Does Washington Football need DeShaun Watson?40:15 Chiefs vs Browns, plus thoughts on Saints, Bucs, Ravens & more!47:27 USC Football fires Clay Helton49:17 Subway Series honors 9-11 on Saturday, creates huge drama on Sunday for Mets & YankeesListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- September 7, 2021 Bills Season Preview, NFL Preview & more!00:37 Show Preview01:20 Buffalo Bills Season Preview13:03 Breaking down the Bills schedule, and predicting number of wins18:09 AFC Preview25:13 NFC Preview34:20 Coaches on the clock - which NFL Coach will be fired first?37:45 Carl names his Rookies of the Year38:48 Carl names his MVP's39:17 Predicting the Championship games, and the Super Bowl40:51 College Football is back, and great45:03 State of Syracuse Football - Cheap tickets is not a good thing47:38 Yankees falter with bullpen woes51:01 PGA Tour Championship is convoluted53:05 HS Football - Aquinas and Victor play an overtime thriller in Week 154:18 DeShaun Watson and the NFL56:04 A PSA for any and all Fantasy Football playersListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- August 31, 2021 Bills Preseason Review, NFL Trades & more!00:37 Show Preview01:04 Bills Preseason Recap09:41 Bills Log-jam at D-Line, weakness on O-Line15:11 Buffalo Wide Receivers rundown - who's #5 on the depth chart?17:06 QB competition - Josh is QB1, Mitch QB2 - where do Fromm & Webb go?19:20 NFL Cut Day - Patriots release Cam Newton24:26 Jags trade Gardner Mineshaw to Philly29:04 Ravens lose RB JK Dobbins for season29:48 Steelers have to decide on DeWayne Haskins - and ROC's Jamir Jones31:56 Rams trade for RB Sony MIchel32:57 NFL names to keep an eye on Cut day37:04 Yankees rolling - Power and Starting Pitching deliver41:34 Mets falling apart - and 'Thumbs Down" ain't helping48:02 MLB Notes: Red Sox, Tampa Bay49:40 Jack Eichel gets new agent, and what it means for Sabres/Pegulas51:56 PGA Golf - Patrick Cantely and Bryson DeChambeau battle at BMW Championship56:07 Syracuse Basketball burned by NCAA's new NIL ruleListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- August 17, 2021 Bills Preseason, Field of Dreams & more!00:19 Show Preview00:51 Bills Preseason opener vs Lions - a breakdown07:30 Grading the Backup QB's - Trubisky, Fromm & Webb12:25 Stefon Diggs injury - a concern or no big deal?15:49 NFL Top 100 - Bills who made the list so far19:28 Breaking down the 1st Round Draft pick QB's in their first preseason action26:32 NFL Notes: Colts, DeShaun Watson, Packers30:11 Hard Knocks returns on HBO- Cowboys, Dak Prescott, Zeke Elliot and Jerry Jones33:57 Historic Field of Dreams Game - a hit for Manfred39:50 Yankees on Fire - Mets... eh, not so much43:26 Is Joey Votto a Hall of Famer?47:17 NHL Camps open soon - where will Jack Eicher be? Buffalo or elsewhere?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- August 9, 2021 Josh Allen Contract Extension & more!00:46 Show Preview of special Monday edition01:05 Josh Allen signs contract extension - and gets paid!08:57 Tremaine Edmunds - what to do with his extension?10:12 Ed Oliver - should BIlls extend him beyond rookie contract?11:33 How the Bills can take the next step - to the Super Bowl21:15 Jets top draft pick Zach Wilson struggles, while former QB Sam Darnold shows promise in Carolina23:39 Giants fight at practice - does Joe Judge have right coaching approach for NFL?27:02 Cam Newton vs Mack Jones at Patriots Camp for QB128:32 NFL Notes - Hall of Fame Game Steelers beat Cowboys, Dolphins & Colts news32:00 NFL Hall of Fame inductions 38:40 MLB - Yankees and Mets heading in opposite directions since Trade Deadline47:42 Carl gives Pegula's credit - for ONE thing only with Buffalo Sabres50:51 Rockies fan hurls slur at Miami Marlins Lewis Brinson52:24 PGA - Bryson deChampeau a cheater53:49 Olympics over - who was the face of the USA for Tokyo 2021?56:09 Anthony Lamb shines in NBA Summer League game for Houston RocketsListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- August 3, 2021 Pegula's strike again, Bills Camp updates & more!00:20 Show Preview01:20 Pegula's are at it again - threaten moving Bills to Austin, TX if they don't get new stadium paid for - Carl breaks down the long con from Terry & Kim22:52 MLB Trade Deadline - major deals and big stars on the move25:38 Yankees add Gallo & Rizzo - where do they go from here?35:11 NFL Training Camp in Buffalo - what to watch for as the Bills start practicing in pads41:11 NFL Training Camp notes on Carson Wentz, DeShaun Watson and more45:12 NBA Free Agency Frenzy - money is flying around50:08 Olympics - Simon Biles gets bronze, USWNT fails to win Gold and why are the Japanese being forced to wear English-language uniforms?57:19 Syracuse Women's Basketball Coach Quentin Hillsman resignsListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- July 27, 2021 Bills Training Camp updates, MLB Trade Deadline & more!00:29 Show Preview01:43 Training Camps open - The Buffalo Bills have a potential Culture War in their locker room11:31 NFL dealing with COVID13:55 Aaron Rodgers Drama - QB reports to Green Bay, ready for 'Last Dance'18:55 Puzzling DeShaun Watson situation22:13 Unsigned NFL Rookies, including Jets top pick QB Zach Wilson25:53 Zach Ertz in Camp - will he be an Eagle by seasons' start?29:11 MLB - Yankees and Red Sox series plus trade rumors for both teams35:29 Mets add Rich Hill - more to come for new owner Steve Cohen?38:06 Trade Deadline rumors and deals42:42 Money drives College Football - see SEC adding Texas & Oklahoma47:25 Olympics - Simone Biles out for medical reason - lackluster games overall50:24 Buffalo Sabres - Draft picks and trades, will it matter with current direction from Pegulas?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- July 20, 2021 Blue Jays Going Home, Trade Time in MLB, NFL Camps open & more!00:33 Show Preview01:10 Buffalo says goodbye to Blue Jays07:30 Could Buffalo host a MLB franchise in the future?14:05 MLB Trade Deadline - Cubs big sellers - Who is going where?30:13 NBA Finals - Bucks and Giannis are rolling36:04 NFL Camps open early - is the camp season too long now?39:59 Will the Bills make a deal for Zach Ertz?41:32 NFL QB News on DeShaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers and more44:42 Open Championship - Colin Morikawa stands tall, while Brooks & Bryson trash talk51:22 Olympics Open - among COVID concerns, is this the least-hyped Olympiad ever?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- July 13, 2021 MLB All Star Game, is Josh Allen a Top 5 QB? NBA Finals & more!00:30 Show Preview01:14 MLB All-Star Week, HR Derby06:09 Carl's connection to Trey Mancini, and his amazing journey10:04 ESPN's coverage of the HR Derby14:44 The Rockies - how did they get to host the All-Star Game? And when are they trading Trevor Story?18:17 Stephen A. Smith and his ignorant take on Shoehei Ohtani26:46 NFL Top QB's List, and is Josh Allen a deserving #5?40:20 NFL Finals, and the strong return of the Greek Freak44:21 The UFC milks another audience with a over-hyped Connor McGregor fight48:35 Team USA Basketball loses exhibition games to Nigeria & Australia51:10 Sha'Carri Richardson paid the price for smoking weed - does same rule apply to USA Basketball?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- July 6, 202100:43 Show Preview01:40 Sports Coverage - What counts as a sport? Hot Dog Eating? Frisbee Golf? 06:08 Marv Albert retires, and with the old generation of sports broadcasters retiring, who will be here to replace them?12:37 NCAA and NLI - Name, Image and Likeness - allowing for student athletes to make money, but what could go wrong?23:04 NBA Finals Preview - Bucks vs Suns. Will Giannis play? Can the Suns win in 4?31:50 MLB - New York Yankees struggling again. Are they buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?44:29 All-Star Game - Carl is ready for the 2nd half, but everyone wants to see Shohei Ohtani on the big stage48:38 Trevor Bauer being investigated for possible abuse - what should MLB do?54:12 Is Tampa Bay the new City of Champions?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- June 29, 2021 Josh Allen Most Physically Gifted QB, MLB Sticky & Pippen news 01:11 Show Preview01:35 Sticky Stuff Crackdown in MLB10:31 Yankees struggle, and the roster leaves little room to manuever16:18 Shohei Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime player18:58 Kyle Schwarber having a Bonds-like season20:42 Jacob DeGrom has worst start of season - and it's still better than 95% of MLB23:15 Is Josh Allen the most physically gifted QB ever? And Carl ranks the Top 10 NFL QB's currently36:35 NBA Playoffs - Suns need Chris Paul to return to his old self40:44 Hawks blew their chance vs the Bucks42:15 Scottie Pippen interview with Dan Patrick - lots of crazy talk45:55 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and why Carl is rooting for Tampa Bay46:38 Olympic trials - and the need for patriotism on the global stageListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- June 22, 2021 Bills New Stadium, Cole Beasley, Yanks get hot and more!(We apologize for some audio issues - they are fixed 2:35 into the program)00:33 Show Preview01:05 Bills new Stadium - the in's and out's17:07 Bills to sell Personal Seat Licenses? 22:58 Cole Beasley makes a personal choice and gets grilled for it25:32 Bills Isaiah Hodgins a player to watch this upcoming camp26:45 NFL players getting into trouble30:03 Carl Nassib comes out33:36 Yankees bounce back36:04 Mets deal with injuries while DeGrom is on historic pace41:17 NCAA athletes win some rights in Supreme Court decision46:07 PGA Golf - US Open has fantastic finish49:20 NBA has two exciting Game 7's - plus Draft Lottery is here54:39 NHL Playoffs, plus let's face it- the Sabres are trading Jack Eichel sooner rather than laterListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- June 15, 2021 Bills OTA, Yankees Struggle, DeGrom Soars & more!00:41 Show Preview01:27 Bills OTA, and the return of Star Lotulelei08:00 Bills Training Camp in Buffalo, and the lack of Future for Rochester Camp14:40 Bills need Zach Ertz17:39 NFL News - Julio Jones traded to Titans - and the teams that missed out25:47 MLB News - Yankees Suck?37:12 Jacob DeGrom: DeWonderful41:52 The Young Stars of MLB: Guerrero Jr., Ohtani, Acuna, Tatis Jr. & more44:57 NHL - Stanley Cup Semifinals - Vegas Rocks!46:11 NBA Playoffs - Nets vs Bucks most interesting series, plus Trae Young emerges50:49 PGA Golf - US Open and Brooks vs BrycenListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- May 18, 2021 Juwan James Situation, MLB Injuries & more!00:26 Show Preview01:01 Juwan James and the Denver Broncos06:45 Adding a 17th game to the NFL and it's impact11:10 NFL & Bills Schedule discussion17:37 Bills back at St. John Fisher College for Training Camp?20:09 Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers, and the state of Young QB's vs Vets in the NFL27:56 MLB Injuries out of control32:18 Sho Ohtani's amazing season so far33:55 Red Sox Reborn - and Yankees Rivalry looms large36:59 NBA gets it's wish - the Play-in Tournament looks to be great TV42:27 Nothing beats playoff hockey as the Stanley Cup is under way45:36 Full Stadiums in baseball - even the one's with astroturf50:51 PGA Golf and it's 2023 return to Oak Hill in RochesterListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- May 11, 2021 Eichel Unhappy in Buffalo, NFL Schedule release & more00:31 Show Preview01:15 Sabres a Mess - again04:32 Jack Eichel's comments - Unhappy Jack wants out of Buffalo12:37 Sabres draft picks since 2013 - not producing - Sabres need a new direction from top on down24:50 NFL Notes - Josh Allen Trash Talker? Brandon Beane on COVID-19 vaccines,28:10 NFL Schedule Release - anticipating some big Bills games in Prime Time34:57 Tim Tebow, Jacksonville Tight End?37:33 Mets spot a Rat (or Racoon) - Media freaks out42:10 Jacob DeGrom injured44:55 Yankees on a roll - but does Aaron Judge deserve a long-term big-money deal?48:27 Albert Pujols released by Angels49:25 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit on drugs52:00 NBA play-in tournament could be a huge mistake for NBAListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- May 4, 2021 Bills Draft Review00:37 Show Preview01:11 Bills Draft review18:59 Overall Draft thoughts38:23 Yankees, as Carl predicted, are at .500 - are they heading to 1st place?43:51 Shohei Ohtani's incredible season so far45:26 Rizzo & Freeman have fun49:12 Sabres 7th string Goalie gets 1st NHL win51:20 Ryan Miller's retirement tour55:57 Cuse loses another starter - 6th defection from last season's teamListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- April 27, 2021 NFL Draft Special00:30 Show Preview01:12 NFL Draft Preview - predicting the first round24:06 Bills Draft - Should they trade up from #30? Trade down?31:16 The Tre Edmunds decision - Should the Bills pick up his 5th year option?36:57 NBA - The Knicks are for real, and the Suns may be the most dangerous team to play in the post-season43:22 MLB - A week of ups & downs - Replay a huge issue, but Dodgers vs Padres a tremendous show53:43 Madison Bumgarner - did he pitch a 'No-Hitter" or a game where he didn't allow any hits?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- April 20, 2021 NFL Draft Preview & more!01:26 Show Preview02:16 NFL Draft Preview29:31 When Should Bills extend Josh Allen?40:19 Do the Yankees Stink?48:08 Are the Sabres good now?51:21 Syracuse Orange welcome another Boeheim to the team52:46 Putting Steph Curry into historical contextListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- April 13, 2021 MLB Replay, NFL Draft & more!00:37 Show Preview01:40 MLB replay and the Braves-Phillies play at the plate, and why we DON'T NEED replay19:40 MLB around the league thoughts24:40 NFL Draft preview - and what the Bills should do with their 1st Round Pick35:52 Focusing on Sam Darnold, and his lack of improvement38:22 Sabres trade Taylor Hall, and why it reflects badly on GM Kevyn Adams43:35 Syracuse Basketball roster shuffle, with Alan Griffin heading to... the NBA?49:49 The Masters, and why it may have been underwhelming this yearListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Falkin' Around LIVE- April 6, 2021 Final Four Madness, MLB Starts & more!00:42 Show Preview01:06 Remembering Matt Trabold05:45 Gonzaga Beats UCLA in dramatic fashion09:38 National Championship: Baylor dominates in Snooze Fest23:52 NFL News - Jets trade Sam Darnold to Panthers36:34 Sabres news - maybe the team isn't as bad as you think43:25 MLB News - Yanks slow start is okay - who's hot and who's not in games opening weekListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Syracuse bounced from Sweet 16, Orange facing mass exodus? Final Four preview, MLB Season preview, Bills land Highmark, and why Tim Peel wasn't wrongJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - Live broadcast from Tuesday morning, March 30, 202100:27 - Show Preview01:32 - Syracuse season ends at Sweet 1612:25 - Syracuse Mass Exodus begins21:10 - NCAA Final Four28:15 - MLB Season Preview42:38 - Bills land Stadium sponsor, and why it's a bad choice46:12 - NFL - trades shake up the draft - what will Jets do?51:12 - NHL was wrong to fire Official Tim PeelListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Syracuse Makes Sweet 16 thanks to "Buddy Buckets", March Madness breakdown, Bills News and notes, DeShaun Watson problems, MLB has no 'buzz' - and more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - Live broadcast from Tuesday morning, March 23, 202100:25 - Show Preview01:29 - Syracuse makes Sweet 1622:56 - March Madness Breakdown32:38 - Buffalo Bills News & Notes - Mitch Trubisky38:43 - NFL TV deal brings in huge money41:58 - DeShaun Watson problems getting worse 46:13 - MLB has no 'buzz' heading into start of seasonListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
NFL Free Agency, Bills look to Run It Back, March Madness Preview, Sabres still SuckJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - NFL Free Agency, and the Bills start slow - plus March Madness is here01:05 - Show Preview02:08 - Bills Offseason - Run It Back12:54 - AFC East & NFL Free Agency18:39 - Drew Brees Retires20:48 - Ryan Fitzpatrick rides again28:49 - March Madness Preview - Syracuse has a chance33:15 - St. Bonaventure makes the tourney, and keeps Mark Schmidt 35:38 - Games of Note in the 1st round44:22 - Sabres still suck46:48 - Anthony Lamb debuts in the NBAListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Watt signs with Cardinals, Cuse beats NC, Sabres reach "low point" and Spring Training in full swingJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - Watt picks Arizona, and the Bills will have to look elsewhere for help00:40 - Show Preview01:10 - JJ Watt signs with Arizona - Are Cards a contender now?07:01 - Where the Bills have spent money, and where they can cut 10:40 - Should Buffalo bring back Matt Milano now?16:07 - Syracuse basketball beats North Carolina - how?19:21 - Kadary Richmond, Joe Girard III and the Boeheim Shuffle31:39 - Buffalo Sabres reach "low point" - really? 38:31 - Spring Training baseball - when NYC radio argues over Jamison Tailion's spot in the rotation - it's a sign of spring41:15 - High School Football is back - should it be, right now?44:12 - Update on Tiger WoodsListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Boeheim vs Bilas & the 1-and-Done college system, Sabres at 10 years of Pegula Ownership - and why Buffalo needs JJ WattJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - Jim Boeheim makes some controversial statements about Jalen Johnson & his decision to 'opt out' at Duke01:08 - Show Preview01:40 - Jim Boeheim vs Jay Bilas about Jalen Johnson - and the problems of the 1-&-Done system at Duke and Kentucky - a deep dive!21:12 - Duke beats Syracuse - and the Orange look deflated23:45 - Has Jim Boeheim lost Joe Girard III?28:08 - Buffalo Sabres "celebrate" 10 years with the Pegulas as owners - Carl breaks down their 'accomplishments'36:08 - Baseball news - Spring Training - Red Wings set return date - Yankees suffer pitcher injury38:02 - Fernando Tatis Jr signs huge 14-year contract - and the story behind the company that benefits greatly from it - and should that be a thing? 43:26 - Buffalo needs JJ Watt, and Carl will tell you why46:54 - Tiger Woods post-surgery - why we won't be seeing him on the course for awhileListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Syracuse on the Bubble, Bills future for Tremaine, NFL QB Carousel, and MLB Payroll dilemmaJoin Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about a good week for Syracuse that once again puts them in contention for the Big Dance00:39 - Show Breakdown01:26 - Syracuse picks up 2 wins thanks to improved play from JG3 & Buddy - are they back in the 64?10:21 - Boston College fires Jim Christian - some names with local ties that could replace him16:51 - Buffalo Bills have a decision to make soon on the contract of Tremaine Edmunds - Carl has a plan27:55 - NFL - the QB Carousel - who's moving, who's not, and who should be worried36:25 - Buffalo Sabres return to 'action' but all eyes on Jesse Pegula at the Australian Open38:50 - MLB - the Dodgers are over the payroll threshold - but baseball's biggest problem are the teams NOT spending money - eh, Pittsburgh? Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Super Bowl Breakdown, State of Syracuse Basketball Address, Bauer to LA, Sabres on pause & more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills offseason, and what Carl thinks GM Brandon Beane needs to do to get the Bills back to the AFC Championship game00:47 - Super Bowl Breakdown10:29 - Tom Brady, Fournette and the Bucs offense14:53 - NFL Officiating gets in the way of good game-play20:03 - State of Syracuse Basketball - What to do with Buddy & JG3, why CUSE can't rebound and - time for Coach Boeheim to ride off into the sunset?36:15 - MLB - Trevor Bauer to LA, and Rob Manfred doesn't know what he's doing 41:38 - Buffalo Sabres and COVID pause - how the NHL messed this up44:28 - High School Sports return - can we keep everyone safe?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Memo to Brandon Beane: Bills Offseason Plans included - plus Super Bowl Preview, MLB Owners vs Union, Patrick Reed is a cheater & more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills offseason, and what Carl thinks GM Brandon Beane needs to do to get the Bills back to the AFC Championship game00:48 - Show preview01:43 - Bills Offseason plans for Brandon Beane - the Defense14:05 - Offseason plans for the Offense28:06 - Bills Offseason Plan Synopsis29:30 - Super Bowl Preview 36:12 - MLB - the Owners vs the Players with 2021 season on the line26:15 - DeShaun Watson market - plus Stafford39:20 - Rochester plans $25 million in upgrades for Frontier Field40:19 - Cardinals acquire Nolan Arrenado from Rockies41:16 - Syracuse Basketball - Lack of a big-man hurts the offense45:10 - PGA - Patrick Reed is a cheaterListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills Season Ends - Chiefs too much, McDermott Game management? DeShaun Watson future, Manfred an idiot, Coach K a jerk and more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills loss in the AFC Championship to Kansas City00:16 - Show preview00:45 - Bills lose to Chiefs - Better team won05:13 - Not ready for Primetime - Josh Allen, Devin Singletary, Steff Diggs, O-Line13:08 - Bills defense can't stop KC - especially the running game17:03 - Sean McDermott's Game Management - A Problem 22:49 - Green Bay upset by Tom Brady and Bucs26:15 - DeShaun Watson market - plus Stafford30:59 - MLB - Rob Manfred is an idiot, and why Spring Training will not start on time - nor the season - baseball heading for big changes driven by money?36:35 - Remembering Hank Aaron39:15 - Coach K - A Jerk - and the decline of 1-and-Done schools44:42 - Syracuse tough week - the struggles of Buddy Boeheim - and calling for Coach to step down?Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills run away from Ravens, advance to AFC Championship, NFL Playoff recaps, Chiefs preview, Mets fire Porter, CUSE Hoops breakdown & more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills as they advance to the AFC Championship00:19 - Show preview01:17 - Bills beat Ravens- Taron Johnson with biggest play in Bills' History?12:25 - Brian Daboll play calling - and the crowd noise of 6,700 strong14:30 - NFL Playoff recaps - KC beats Cleveland - Browns blow opportunity19:35 - Tampa Bay upsets New Orleans - Drew Brees last Ride?21:43 - Green Bay takes care of Rams22:38 - Coaching Carousel - Jets nab Saleh25:59 - Bucs vs Packers preview28:11 - Bills vs Chiefs preview and prediction35:50 - Syracuse Basketball breakdown - does Boeheim need to change approach?42:34 - Yankees sign Corey Kluber, DJ LeMahieu44:36 - Jared Porter fired by Mets after 2016 dick pics/harassment surfaces47:09 - Buffalo Sabres get 1st winListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills Survive Colts and Advance, Full Breakdown plus Preview of Raven's game, Mets add Lindor, CUSE has up & down week & more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills and the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend02:00 - Bills beat Colts, Survive & Advance09:32 - Fumble or Not? Talking Instant Replay on Colts' Pascal catch/fumble19:55 - Importance of Special Teams21:45 -Recapping the rest of the NFL playoff games28:20 - Preview: Bills vs Ravens - can Buffalo stop Lamar Jackson?35:26 - NFL Playoff Preview - Chiefs and Packers enter the mix38:58 - National Championship - Alabama destroys Ohio State43:26 - NY Mets trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco46:15 - Syracuse Basketball has up and down week, and Marek heads to the dentist49:20 - A Dubious Anniversary for CarlListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills 13 - 3, Wildcard Weekend Preview, Josh Allen Face of the Franchise, Giants & Eagles debate, plus Sabres Outlook...Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills and the end of the NFL regular season.00:35 - NFL finishes season amid COVID02:46 - Bills beat Dolphins, finish 13 - 3, Josh Allen's incredible season, Stefon Diggs big year10:21 - Nice games for Isaiah McKenzie and Antonio Williams - Dolphins Tua struggles12:05 - Miami 3rd Pick in draft - what direction will they take?15:12 - Preview: Bills vs Indianapolis - Win or Go Home - Can McKenzie replace Beasely?24:04 - NFL Week 17 notes - Eagles and Giants debate merits of winning vs tanking35:54 - Cleveland makes playoffs, Titans vs Texans game - Derrick Henry runs for 2K, DeShaun Watson has big year39:07 - NFL Coaching changes - 3 more let go - where will Brian Daboll42:28 - Should Jets pick Justin Fields 2nd?43:48 - Super Wild Card Weekend Preview - is Tom Brady a match for Chase Young?47:31 - Buffalo Sabres Outlook - some nice additions on offense this year, but defense looks the sameListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills batter Patriots, NFL playoff picture, JJ Watt speaks his mind, MLB Hot Stove and Saying Goodbye to 2020...Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - talking about the Buffalo Bills and the NFL in Week 1600:13 - Thoughts on 202001:58 - Bills beat Patriots, Josh Allen plays great, Stefon Diggs was one of the best moves in Buffalo history, extending Matt Milano, game plan for Week 17 vs Dolphins16:20 - AFC Playoff picture18:45 - NFL Week 16 notes - Saints & Alvin Kamara, JJ Watt speaks out, Tom Brady, Browns, Jets, Steelers, Colts34:00 - Dwayne Haskins & Washington35:25 - NFC East Playoff Picture, NFL officials, Seattle beats Rams, Goff injured, NFC playoff picture42:42 - Jaguars #1 pick - are they 2 to 3 years away from competing? NFL Coaches update - who's getting fired?47:12 - Hot Stove MLB - Yankees might lose DJ LeMahieu, Padres are loading up with Blake Snell and Yu Darvish50:31 - College Football Playoffs preview52:55 - Saying goodbye to the year 2020... finallyListen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills Clinch AFC East - What to do next 2 games, Allen Payday coming up? NFL notes, NBA starts, NHL realigns, CUSE pauses and more!Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - with the big news being - the Buffalo Bills have clinched their 1st AFC Title since 1995 (00:25 - 03:17). Breaking down the win in Denver, and how the Bills can claim the 2nd seed (03:18 - 06:08).Josh Allen's MVP-caliber season could lead to a huge payday this off-season (06:09 - 09:50) - but what do the Bills do the next 2 weeks? (09:51 - 17:25) Rest the starters, or go for the wins and the 2nd seed in the AFC? There may be fans in attendance for the Bills (17:26 - 19:36) - and who made the Pro Bowl for Buffalo.NFL News - Week 15 Notes - starting with the free-falling Pittsburgh Steelers (19:37 - 22:08) - Will the Browns game to the end the season decide the AFC North? What happened to the Raiders? (22:09 - 24:06) Will their fade and injuries mean - Nate Peterman Time?The Bucs (24:07 - 26:58) are playoff-bound thanks to their defense, notsomuch Tom Brady. Plus, the Colts and Titans are looking strong. Will Derrick Henry break 2000 yards this season? The Ravens (26:59 - 30:43) and Dolphins are fighting for the last playoff spot, while the NFC East is up for grabs.Looking at the complete playoff picture (30:44 - 32:23) and how important the final weeks are. Meanwhile - the Jets (32:24 - 37:22) have found new ways to Jets-up their season - this time, by winning a game!The NBA Season starts tonight (37:23 - 40:56) - lots of stories to watch for, like if LeBron can still get the job done at 38, the Nets finally get Kyrie and KD on court together, James Harden is FAT - plus Zion is back for a season without minutes limitations. LaMelo Ball (40:57 - 41:42) gets a lot of buzz, but his defense is not NBA worthy.The NHL announces (41:43 - 42:46) a start date, and a re-alignment to make play possible - and it's not helpful for the Buffalo Sabres...Syracuse Basketball has a week with 2 wins (42:47 - 48:25) that ends with a pause, thanks to a COVID case with UB... But does the Orange have enough shooting to handle the upcoming ACC schedule?The College Football Playoffs (48:26 - 50:19) are set - and is there any way for us to NOT see another Alabama vs Clemson National Title game?And finally, the world got to see Tiger Woods (50:20 - 53:35) and his 11-year old son Charlie on the course together, and it was everything you would expect, and more!Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!
Bills rock Steelers on SNF, Josh Allen MVP Worthy, NFL Notes, College Football Playoffs, Should NCAA basketball play games?Join Carl Falk for 'Falkin' Around' - Carl starts with the impressive Sunday Night Football (00:45 - 02:52) win for Buffalo over Pittsburgh. And the shame that the Bills best season in years is happening with no fans in attendance.Breaking down the Bills win (02:53 - 07:39) - how the Steelers were 1-dimensional on offense, and how the Bills pulled off a big 2nd half. Josh Allen (07:40 - 15:53) proved, that he is in face, MVP Worthy. Mel Kiper adds his thoughts, as only he can, as to why he always knew Josh was a winner. Plus - the dancing (15:54 - 18:43) of Ju Ju and the Bills defense... Talking the Bills positives (18:44 - 20:26), like time of possession - and - Zach Moss. The remaining schedule (20:27 - 22:52) and why the Bills need to clinch the AFC East now, and not in the final week vs Miami.NFL News - Week 14 Notes - starting with the wild Ravens- Browns game on Monday night (22:53 - 26:37) - what Lamar did or didn't do-do - plus the impact of the game on the AFC Wildcard picture. The Rams and Bears look good (26:38 - 28:00) while another name to consider for MVP (28:01 - 30:16) is the Titans Derrick Henry.Patrick Mahomes has a bad game (30:17 - 34:10) while the Packers look strong. The Washington Football team, led by Chase Young, have passed the Giants in the NFC Least. And, who Carl sees as a comp for Young...The Vikings and Bucs (34:11 - 36:52) had a good game that showed more of Tom Brady - weaknesses and all. Jalen Hurts, meanwhile, has arrived in Philly by beating the Saints.The College Football Playoffs (37:21 - 43:36) are about to be decided, and Carl breaks down the 3 teams he thinks are definite, and the different scenarios for the 4th... A lot is riding on this weekend's Clemson - Notre Dame rematch.Should NCAA Basketball be played right now? (43:37 - 51:00) - we've seen a lot of COVID-19 cases, a lot of postponements, a lot of losses from teams that normally win (Duke, Kentucky) - and what former UB Head Coach Nate Oats said in response...Syracuse Basketball opened the ACC schedule by dominating Boston College (51:01 - 55:44) thanks to some good shooting, and a surprising amount of depth for Jim Boeheim's squad, now that Buddy Boeheim is back. Carl thinks this Cuse team, is a team to watch out for...Listen in, and join the conversation - leave a comment or question, and make sure to subscribe to 'Falkin' Around'!