Podcasts about Nickel City

What does it take to build a multi-state bar empire while staying true to your roots? Join us for a masterclass in hospitality entrepreneurship with *ravis Tober, the bartender-turned-owner behind Texas's beloved Nickel City chain, Murray's Tavern, Old Pal, and a growing portfolio of distinctive concepts. Travis shares the hard-won wisdom from opening his first venue in 2017 to now operating over a dozen properties across Texas and beyond, all while maintaining a "neighborhood bar" ethos. He reveals his philosophy that "we're in the entertainment business, not the bar business," explaining how he approaches hiring like casting a film and trains teams to create genuine human connection. From implementing corporate-style systems without losing soul to the strategic discipline of knowing your numbers cold, Travis offers an unvarnished look at the grind behind the glamour. Tune in for a candid conversation on balancing profitability with accessibility, building staff longevity, and why the world needs more bars opened by actual bartenders, not just millionaire investors. This episode produced in association with J. Rieger & Co.   ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

In the Season 5 finale episode, Rob & Dump Truck discuss our Bills hiring Joe Brady to be the new Head Coach and what it means for the future of the franchise. Joe is an energetic man who will no doubt leave his mark in this team for good or for worse. Do you believe that the Bills truly did an "exhaustive" search to find their new HC? After 9 candidates and not wanting to wait on Klint Kubiak for weeks to come, the fellas are satisfied believing that President Beane and Co. did their due diligence.What are the Bills getting in Joe Brady? One thing that is 100% for sure, is that he brings an energy & swagger that is totally opposite from McD and that might be just what the doctor ordered for our Bills going forward. Does Brandon Beane truly understand that 17 needs more weapons? Despite his ego/bravado, Beane has shown us over the last two years that he isn't tone deaf when it comes to team needs and Rob is praying that is the case once again as the WR room needs major work ahead of the '26 season. Was Brady in any way held back by McDermott's philosophy during his 2 season as OC? DT explains how working for another person can be a delicate balance and now Brady doesn't have anyone else to answer to on game days and how that can be good for this offense moving forward.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT express their gratitude on another awesome season and Rob talks about how fun it has been to watch The Crew grow in numbers. The fellas will now take some time off which includes hate watching SB 60 before coming back better than ever for Season 6 sometime around the draft or thereafter. DT reminds The Crew that an emergency podcast can be called at any point if our Bills trade for Justin Jefferson! LOL.

Rob & DT are back to recap the season ending loss in Denver along with the drama-filled week thereafter that started with the firing of HC Sean McDermott and culminated with the press conference heard around the NFL world.Wow, that was yet another gut wrenching loss that our Bills suffered last Saturday night in Denver as the '25 season officially came to a close with a 33-30 OT loss to the Broncos.So many things went wrong for our Bills led by Josh Allen's 4 turnovers (5 total) and yet somehow, we were still in it in the end which makes it even more maddening. 17 was horrendous while being simultaneously great in some spots which was the ultimate roller coaster to witness. In the end the mistakes were too much to overcome as we head into another offseason falling short of the end goal.Speaking of falling short, Terry Pegula decided enough is enough and fired HC Sean McDermott after 9 seasons at the helm. The decision didn't both the fellas as they both agreed it was long overdue, but the manner in which they presented it during Mondays press conference rubbed Rob & Dump Truck, along with a large portion of The Mafia the wrong way.Does Brandon Beane even know that is roster isn't up to snuff? Or does he truly believe we have a SB caliber one? Regardless of his true feelings, the presser screamed of tone deaf leadership which is making the fellas uneasy at such a crucial time in our Josh Allen timeline.Who do you want our Bills to hire as the next HC? The Bills are conducting a widespread search which isn't a bad thing, but they'll need to hit a homerun on this next hire as we are firmly in the 2nd act of 17's career.

While we are preparing our new studio, join the guys on the road at Nickel City with a special guest!

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck share their fondest memories of 'The Ralph' ahead of the '25 NFL playoffs.Our Bills lost to the Eagles 13-12 last Sunday, but could it be a blessing in disguise as they now can rest their key players in regular season finale?What are your favorite memories at Highmark Stadium? From the epic tailgates to memorable matchups, the Bills stadium became a 2nd home for so many members of The Mafia. Rob & DT pay homage before the final game (most likely) ever to be played there.Goodbye, Old Friend. You will be missed in more ways than we can even express with words. 

In this episode, Rob & DT quickly discuss our Bills' ugly win 23-20 over the Browns in Cleveland last Sunday.Was the lackluster performance cause for concern or no big deal? DT doesn't think it's much to do about anything while Rob isn't so sure. Either way, Rob is hoping Joe Brady is in fact holding schemes/plays back for the postseason. Boy, the shine really is off of this week's game against the defending SB Champs, but the fellas find intrigue in the game despite how it may appear heading in.Finally, who should be worry about most in the AFC as the '25 NFL Playoffs approach? Rob thinks our Bills could beat or lose to any team in the conference, while DT has a completely different stance.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & Dump Truck go over stories of their Christmas holiday festivities.

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills making another comeback last Sunday against the hated NE Patriots to secure the 35-31 victory.The fellas aren't sure why it's taking 1/2 the game, but Sean McDermott seems to have the magic recipe for 2nd half adjustments as the Bills made the changes needed to stop the bleeding after halftime. Why does it take so long for the defense to get into gear? Can we afford to have a slow start during the playoffs or is it too risky? Either way, McD has had the pulse to push the right 2nd half buttons to make things work throughout the season and Rob gives him his flowers.Any chance of an upset this week? The Bills need to handle business quick and early to avoid any type of confidence builder for a struggling Browns teamNICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob asks Dump Truck if he's all ready for Santa who is coming to town next Thursday as they trade stories from last weekend. Christmas is in the air and even the Grinch himself Rob can't deny the season. 

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck discuss our Bills comeback victory over the Bengals on last Sunday, before shifting their focus to this massive matchup against the hated NE Patriots. Last week was a stressful, yet incredible game to watch as the Bills came back from down 10 twice to beat Cincinnati. Josh Allen is not human!!! Well, at least Rob doesn't think he is after the amazing plays he made for our Bills once again. How clutch is this dude, huh? Christian Benford made an all-time memorable play and we'll need more from him and others as the playoffs approach. Rob thinks that the game this Sunday matters regardless of our Bills' chances to win the AFCE because it will serve as a reminder of who we are while also serving notice to NE of who they are not! Mindset plays a big role in professional sports and letting NE know on the eve of the playoffs that they still aren't on our level can go a long way.Can we get a pass rush, please?!?!?! Joey Bosa is set to return Sunday for the game and not a moment too soon as the Bills struggled to even lay a hand on Burrow last week. Can he provide the juice needed to affect Drake Maye?NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT talk aboht how Christmas is in the air at both of their houses despite Rob being a Grinch while DT shares a cool emotional story about the Jamestown Christmas Parade he just attended.Rob shares his menu from last week and what's on deck for Sunday against the team he can't stand the most.And we're about to be Aunts & Uncles Bills Mafia as we broke on the show that 17 & Hailee are expecting their first child. Congratulations to QB1 and the First Lady of The Mafia!!!

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss how our Bills can finally beat the Cincinnati Bengals led by their elite QB, Joe Burrow, who seems to always have the answers for McD's defenses.How will this game script go after how well the BIlls ran the ball against Pittsburgh last week? Can we just feed Jimbo all day long to victory? Or will the passing attack need to keep up with Burrow?Rob stands by his stance last week that the AFC is wide open with no true team to "fear". Does DT agree?Finally, the Bills and Darius Slay seem to be at an impasse. Is it even worth forcing him to stay at this point?

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck breakdown the remaining 6 games of the '25 regular season for our Buffalo Bills as Rob has sworn to NOT talk about the potential firings of McBeane anymore until the offseason. They are joined by friend of the show and host of The Mob Files, Sheed (@Sheed808) to help makes sense of it all. Both starting tackles will be out for the Steelers game on Sunday. Are we in for a good 'ol fashioned brawl in Pittsburgh?What is the realistic record for our Bills down this final stretch? Sheed thinks it would be best for the Bills in the future, if we don't even make the playoffs as opposed to giving Terry Pegula false hope, while Rob & DT struggle with that concept.Why does a portion of the fan base feel like Sheed does? It's a popular opinion that has been circulating around The Mafia and the fellas discuss its merits. NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT talk about everything Turkey Day and how the festivities went.

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss our Bills losing 23-19 in Houston on TNF dropping them firmly into the wild card picture at 7-4. What the heck happened and can it be fixed in time to salvage the '25 season from disaster. Rob is pissed at the offensive performance Thursday night and asks DT to help talk him off the ledge as Josh Allen was sacked 8 times and pressured over 20 times during a horrible night in Houston against the Texans. What were the issues with the offensive line? Why didn't Joe Brady make adjustments to help his o-line against a ferocious Houston d-line? Something needs to change as letting 17 get hit that often is not sustainable.Everybody Eats isn't working, just as Rob warned us about in the offseason. Brandon Beane is hurting the team with this philosophy and it's time for a change in approach. Will the Bills agree and pivot over this final 6 game stretch? DT feels it's important to let Josh get loose as that's when he is at his best.At 7-4, the Bills are now most likely out of the #1 seed contention along with the AFCE at this point, so Rob shifts the focus to the wild card and reminds Bills Mafia that weird stuff can happen in the playoffs. NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT give a rundown of last week's festivites ahead of the Bills win over Tampa Bay at The Ralph including a visit to the tailgate by a great friend & guest of the show. 

The Gateway Podcast – Tim Shaw – Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City Date: November 18, 2025 Episode: 103 Discussion: Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City About Tim: Tim Shaw is a lifelong researcher of the paranormal and metaphysical, hailing from Western New York. With a background influenced by both Roman Catholicism and Spiritualism, and a family connection to the Lily Dale Spiritualist Assembly, his interest in mystical fields developed naturally. As a medium, Tim trained with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, The Omega Institute, and under various instructors. He holds a Master/Teacher level in Usui Reiki, an ART certificate in energy healing, and is currently studying to be a Life Coach. He has also explored Modern Witchcraft, New Orleans Voodoo, and Appalachian Hoodoo. Tim is an accomplished author, lecturer, media personality, and photographer, with notable works including "Ghosts of Buffalo," "The C2D1 Haunting," and "Rev. Zombie's Book of Divination." He has contributed to multiple publications and appeared in films and TV shows such as Discovery Channel's "Ghost Lab," SyFy's "Ghost Hunters," and Travel Channel's "America's Most Terrifying Places." He hosts the podcast "The Black Cat Lounge," which airs on Facebook Live, and volunteers at Lockport Community TV. Tim's varied interests include urban exploration, cryptozoology, historical reenactment, and paranormal investigation. After retiring from the Town of Cheektowaga Highway Department in 2017, Tim continues to pursue new adventures daily with his wife, Nancy, and their dog, Winifred. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas

In this episode, Rob is joined by a thoughtful guest panel to discuss Josh Allen's mindset, Joe Brady's offense and the future of our '25 Bills ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.With DT away on work, Rob asks some of his most trusted members of The Mafia to help him decipher what Josh's body language could be telling us fans and most importantly, his teammates as Rob has noticed 17 sulking on the sidelines more than he'd like to see recently. Is Josh frustrated with himself or Brady? Regardless, everyone is watching him and attitude does in fact reflect leadership. Joe Brady's offense has come under fire this season and it may be reaching its boiling point after Sundays debacle down in South Beach. Who is to blame for our Bills' putrid performance against the Dolphins? What can we expect going forward with 8 games remaining in the regular season?Special Guests:@ScottMFrey@FernandoSchumde@OL22_Bills

This weeks guest is Amanda Jones, who joins us from Austin, Texas. Amanda is a 19-year veteran of the bar and restaurant industry and the 5 year GM of Nickel City, one of the country's most beloved neighborhood bars. A 2025 Spirited Awards Top 10 U.S. Bartender nominee, Amanda is known for her leadership, hospitality expertise, and dedication to creating welcoming, community-driven spaces. @juicebyjonesy A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and cocktail lovers alike and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out! Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kyppsaunders@gmail.com for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports. Links kyppsaunders@gmail.com @sugarrunbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss everything about our Buffalo Bills at the halfway point of the '25 NFL season. From their improbable win last Sunday over the Chiefs, to the trade deadline inaction by Brandon Beane and beyond.Never a doubt! LOL. Rob admits that not only was he not confident in a Bills W on last Sunday, but the fashion in which they won was the true shocker. Our Bills defense was amazing and forced Patrick Mahomes into some uncommon stats by the end of the game including hitting him 15 times! Can the defense maintain that type of execution with Hoecht now lost for the season? Cole Bishop played his best game as a Buffalo Bill and it couldn't have come at a better time.Josh Allen was locked in as he put on one of the best performances of his career in a pivotal game. Allen set the franchise record for completion % as he found open pass catchers all game long, especially Dalton Kincaid.At the midway point of the '25 season, who really scares you in the AFC? After Denver's horrible outing in a win last night over the LV Raiders, DT doesn't think there's another team in the conference better than our Bills and Rob agrees. Despite the 2 game slide, every goal The Mafia had for these Bills is still well within reach, including the #1 seed. Did Brandon Beane drop the ball this week by not making a trade for a position of need? Rob explains how he started Tuesday night upset, but then cooled off as the week progressed.Finally, it's Squish The Fish week and the fellas are looking for a dominant performance. DT asks Rob to make a pact on the show for next season as well. NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDT takes us up to date as he got back to work after the Charlotte takeover and talks about his Halloween that wasn't as quiet as he anticipated. Rob is elated to finally have a Saturday himself as his Kings are in between seasons before ramping back up next week when basketball starts. Also, does anyone else have a phone that listens to them? Because Rob is positive his does as social media knows his menu for this Sunday. LOL

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck recap their amazing weekend together in Charlotte ahead of our Bills thumping the Carolina Panthers 40-9 last Sunday. Boy, what an epic weekend it turned out to be and the fellas take you from wheels down in CLT all the way to DT's takeoff back to BUF on Tuesday.DT, our Creative Director Olivia Nagel & our buddy Brett touched down in Charlotte on Friday night and it was on like Donkey Kong from there! LOL. Rob met The Crew in uptown Charlotte at The Horseshoe as the festivities began and it was just the beginning. Friday night after the bar, Rob introduced DT & Liv to Al's Bar & Grille by his home in Cornelius, NC and DT has a hot take on the wings he had that evening that will shock WNYers. Saturday morning DT got a chance to see 'Coach Rob' at work as he guided his youngest King, Quincy and his team to a shutout flag football victory to start the day. Then it they were off to Tavern On The Tracks for a scene straight out of Bills Mafia lore. Queen City Vintage was on hand and the day was crowded and wonderful all at the same time.On gameday, Rob explains how having his middle King, Nate along with his buddy there to tailgate made for memories that the kids will not soon forget. The Bills took care of business in a big way as Bobby & Nate got a chance to see that there are actually other maniacal Bills fans just like their Dad. LOL.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageThe fellas discuss their plans after their event-filled weekend has left them feeling them as if they need a break.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are amped for their reunion as DT & Nickel City Crew Creative Director Olivia Nagel travel to Charlotte tomorrow to join Rob for what should be an epic weekend in the other Queen City. Why is Joe Brady running this style of offense? Was it truly his choice to go with 'Everybody Eats' or was it mandated to him by McD? DT doesn't think McDermott is the culprit, but agrees that something is off as our Bills have struggled to score points on this 2 game losing streak. How can the Panthers win Sunday? Rob is worried because Carolina does exactly what the Bills are crappy at. Stopping the run. Will they have those issues fixed in time for kickoff?NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT are through the roof excited for their reunion this weekend! DT & Olivia touch down in Charlotte tomorrow for what should be an epic weekend. Rob's King, Nate, has a birthday party tomorrow so the reunion will have to wait a few hours and then it's on like Donkey Kong! Rob is coaching his youngest King, Quincy's flag football game and is anticipating more space being the key to more big plays. Then The Crew will head to Tavern On The Tracks for a scene Saturday that should be like no other! Finally, they'll need to figure out Sunday's logistics as Panthers fans have gone crazy on the secondary market with the ticket prices for the game. Rob is prepared to pivot if need be before he spends a car note on tickets to get inside of Bank Of America Stadium. LOL

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by Sheed (Sheed808) to try and make sense of our Bills' 2nd consecutive loss as they fell to the Atlanta Falcons 24-14 on Monday Night Football. What were the issues and how do they fix them?Rob contests that 'Everybody Eats' is a poison by tricking The Mafia into thinking that 17 doesn't need much help to succeed. In turn, it has caused Josh to be responsible for doing too much since the slogan took hold which culminated in his MVP season last year. Monday night looked way too hard for Allen and Rob isn't buying the moniker any longer. Is Joe Brady getting "too cute" on his offensive play calls as his HC suggests? Why did the Bills offense turn away from Jimbo on MNF when clearly the run scheme was working? Are they holding back certain calls for later in the season?What is going on with 17? His body language was atrocious Monday night and Rob asks the fellas if there is more to it? Finally, the defensive scheme was horrible against the Falcons and The Mafia is all trying to figure out why. Why didn't our Bills adjust to man-to-man coverage sooner? What was the gameplan going in as Robinson & London literally shredded our defense?NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDT shares his stories from the road as he is finally back in BUF but took a detour to Beaver Stadium in between. Rob shares how much of a shit show Monday night was for him as streaming issues caused chaos in the Crippen household.

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of “Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road!” In this edition, we head back to Buffalo, New York for a weekend spent rambling in and around the Nickel City, spending a good deal of time wandering through one of the largest still-standing Kirkbride Hospitals in the United States; the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane, abandoned and otherwise.  History and tales abound, so pour a nice foam-topped glass of amber beer, sit down for a nice dinner of pulled pork BBQ, relax in your favorite chair (or start driving towards your immediate destination), listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the next episode! -Mr. P.Also now available on APPLE PODCAST!: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-p-s-tales-from-the-road/id1717990959Also, check out the “Mr. Explores” SUBSTACK for articles and photos: https://mrpexplores.substack.com/MR. P. INFO:The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/⁠  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road!Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!):⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/⁠@mr.p_exploresTWITTER (X?):⁠ https://twitter.com/ExploresMr⁠ @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week!ON BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/mrpexplores.bsky.social

In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by the co-founder of Buffalo Fanatics & host of The Rico Report, Rico (@Rico_BF_) to discuss what exactly went wrong as our Bills lost their 1st game of the season on last Sunday night during the whiteout against the New England Patriots 23-20.Do we have an 'Everybody Eats' problem? Joe Brady went away from Dalton Kincaid even though he was exposing the Pats' defense Sunday night. Why? Rob prays it wasn't in the name of spreading the ball around, but worries that it was.Turnovers and penalties were in abundance and DT thinks that's where most of the blame lies for Sunday night's performance. Rob & Rico wonder if 17 is a true "dog" when it comes to leadership as Stefon Diggs infused palpable energy into his squad while our Bills looked rather chill. Yes, they were obviously trying, but it was clear to see which team had more fight & energy and it wasn't our Bills.This may be the end of our beloved Tre White's wonderful career as he looked slow and hesitant all game long. Is it time for Brandon Beane to make a move now that the CB depth is being tested?Finally, what will Monday night look like? Rico warns Bills Mafia that Buffalo better be ready for a young & hungry Falcons squad while DT expects and great response if our Bills are who we think they are/can be.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored By: Queen City VintageRob quickly goes over the sports results for his Kings from last weekend before giving the floor to DT who had a blast at the Anderson wedding and gives us a epically funny story from the weekend.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck quickly discuss our Bills 31-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday before they turn their attention to the possible budding rivalry that could be brewing with the New England Patriots as they are set to host their first 'White Out' on SNF at The Ralph under the lights.The Bills defense got gashed on the ground last week but the offense still got to their 30pts. Any cause for concern going forward? Rob points out that there won't be too many chances to see our defense truly tested this season which can cut both ways.The Patriots come to town this Sunday and the fellas remember a time when that meant doom. Now the roles have reversed and it's sweet. Did the Pats find their version of 17 in Drake Maye? DT likes him but reminds The Mafia that there is only one Josh Allen and we've got him.Finally, Diggs makes his first appearance in Buffalo since the trade. It should be totally respectful and maybe even a tribute video, right? LOL.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDT starts his busy October and highlights a wonderful meattastic weekend he just had. He's about to be the Best Man in his best friend's wedding this weekend so the pressure is on for him to 'stick the landing' when it comes to the speech. Is Dump Truck ready for the pressure? Rob tells a story from Saturday that took him all the way back to his Starpoint days from autumns past.

Critics claimed we'd never see the day, but ground has been broken on a new arena for Sudbury. The guys have a discussion and offer a condition for the move to new digs in the Nickel City. Meantime, an arena just as old as Sudbury's is going to get some new additions as the Kitchener Rangers install a "Level of Legacy." And if you thought the USHL was going down with a whimper as the OHL talks about "aggressive expansion," well, you haven't been listening to USHL Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. Farwell and Dan also have a look at every market in the league with the weekly Wraparound, which hints at some surprises and raises some concerns. And speaking of concerns, why are fans in Ottawa worried about the coaching of their unbeaten team?? Plus, your first Prospects of the Week this season and a story that connects an OHL player from 75 years ago with an OHL player on the ice today. We've got all of this for you this week, plus stories about broken down Zambonis and references to Carrot Top. And we all know that there's only one place you're getting content like this. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Rob & DT quickly recap our Bills victory over Miami which turned out to be a little closer than maybe expected. Then the fellas welcome Rob's good Twitter friend Sheed (@sheed808) to check the vibe of The Mafia after our 3-0 start.The Bills should take care of business as they are heavily favored with the Saints coming to town. Is there any path to victory for New Orleans on Sunday? The fellas all agree that it ain't gonna happen unless the Bills play totally out of character. Rob wants a vibe check after a certain Bills media reporter called a portion of The Mafia "spoiled" early this week and it set Rob off. Is it okay to be happy that our favorite team is undefeated, while still pointing out some concerning trends? How confident are you in McD's defense? Can we get off the field on 3rd down? With soft opponents coming up for weeks to come, when can will see another true test for the defense?NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDump Truck shares the atmosphere at The Ralph last Thursday that included a new tailgate spot for a change. As he gets ready for a busy October ahead, DT plans to chill as much as possible this weekend and the sports on TV should help. Rob shares his weekend last week which included a teachable moment for his middle King and tells The Crew why he's nervous for this Sunday and it has nothing to do with the game whatsoever.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck quickly breakdown our Bills boring win over the Jets of New Jersey before turning their attention to tonight's prime time matchup against the rival Miami Dolphins in what could be their last visit to The Ralph ever. The Bills made quick work of the NYJ in what was a James Cook led attack. Remember when a portion of The Mafia wanted him out of town because he wanted a much deserved raise!? LOL. Jimbo showed once again why he can be the focal point of the offense if need be as Josh Allen wasn't needed much.Bosa looked excellent and it has Rob fired up about the his playoff future should he stay healthy. DT thinks that with injuries Joey may play a bigger role during the regular season than we thought. The Bills could put the nail in the coffin tonight for the hapless Dolphins who could be playing to save their HC Mike McDaniel's job. The fellas agree that it would be best for Joe Brady to put this team away quickly instead of keeping the game close and giving Miami false hope.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT discuss the previous weekend as DT is live on the scene at 1 Bills Drive enjoying the festivities. 

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss the historic comeback for our Bills as they roared back from a 15pt 4th quarter hole to stun the Ravens on Sunday Night Football in one of the most memorable home openers in the history of the franchise. Rob is still shocked and explains why he's happy his prediction turned out to be wrong in the end as the game went pretty much how he thought until the 4th quarter, that is. Josh Allen is from another planet! The throws he made to help the Bills mount the comeback were truly special and we all should be counting our blessings that he is our QB1. What an unreal performance capped by 250yds & 2 rushing TD's in the 4th qtr alone!The defense didn't look good but DT explains how that was in part because of Baltimore and why we shouldn't panic just yet.The fellas then turn their attention to this week's divisional matchup in New Jersey as the Bills travel to take on the Jets.New York had a nice game in a home opener loss to Pittsburgh last week. Will they try to attack the Bills the same way Baltimore did? Will it work as they don't have the Ravens' talent? NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob & DT talk about their weekend's leading up to the final home opener at The Ralph. Rob was in Charlotte jealous as DT had the tailgate crew running like a well-oiled machine. 

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are so excited to kickoff the '25 Buffalo Bills season as they preview the intense matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football at The Ralph in the final home opener in that stadium. Boy, we couldn't get a cupcake to start?! Our Bills get no easy start to the season as the heavyweight Ravens come to town with #1 seed implications written all over this game. DT is here for all of the smoke as Rob is a little leary of such a good opponent for week 1.How will this Bills defense perform with a bunch of new faces? Are the young rookies ready to make an impact this early in their careers? The Ravens can attack you in so many ways and Rob is left wondering if this will be too much for them to carry.On offense, Everybody Eats is back for an encore season. Rob asks DT what happens if they all don't bring their forks & plates on Sunday? DT seems convinced that this new approach will pay dividends regardless. Finally, the fellas give their X-factors for Sunday in what should be a great game.NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageRob has a sobering confession to make as DT outlines his plans for this epic Sunday. Either way, The Crew will be well represented come Sunday night.

In this episode, Rob is joined by his longtime Twitter foe & friend, co-host of the Coast To Coast Podcast, Whittle @whittle2k as DT is off this week. Rob & Whittle discuss Rob's anxiety level ahead of this pivotal '25 Bills season.Here, damn! Brandon Brane has once again supplied McDermott with plenty of weapons to deploy on his defensive side of the football. Will it finally make a difference once it comes playoff time? Whittle explains why he expects McD to be much more aggressive this season as he now has the players that afford him the opportunity to take more risks. Is the D-line ready? How about the secondary? It's put up or just up time for McD and his supporters and Rob isn't moving an inch from where he stands until he sees it in the biggest games. On offense, it's 'Everybody Eats' again and altough Rob can't stand the approach, Whittle explains how this year's offense could be even better under Brady, Allen & Co. He even evokes 14's name which obviously sets Rob off. LOL.Finally, Rob & Whittle finally agree on Rob's offseason long PSA about turnovers and how they translate year-to-year. Well, they kinda agreed. LOL

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In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by longtime friend of the show, Scott Frey to breakdown the news of the week as Tre White suffers an undisclosed injury that has Bills Mafia on the edge of our seats awaiting the final results. What do the Bills do at CB2 if Tre is out for an extended period of time? Is it time to go sign a free agent either way with Max Hairston's injury? The fellas then pick the 53 man roster and to DT's surprise, it was relatively chalk. Will the real roster reflect that on Tuesday after cutdown day?Finally, they discuss this week's latest episode of Hard Knocks which was universally praised as the best yet. Rob loved the behind the scenes look with both coordinators interacting which their respective coaching staffs. DT found out he and Sean McDermott have something in common and it made him feel good about our HC, for once. LOL

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss this hectic week for The Mafia that saw Brandon Beane & James Cook finally resolve his contract dispute as they look forward to Preseason game #2 in the Windy City this Sunday night.Rob thought all along that the Cook deal would get done and he explains why Beane's comments post extension support his line of thinking about the entire situation. Who blinked 1st and does it really even matter at the end of the day? Cook is back on a relatively reasonable deal and 17 gets to keep another weapon heading into this crucial '25 season. The injury bug is still biting the team but there are signs that it may be finally coming to an end, and not a moment too soon. Mike Greenberg of ESPN put some Josh Allen stats out last night that almost made Rob's Bills brain fall out of his head. DT attempts to put it all into context as it is now a proven fact that our QB1 is the best QB to have never started a SB game. Yikes.

This week, we're taking you straight to Bourbon Street for a very special episode recorded live at the legendary Irish House event during Tales of the Cocktail 2025.Forget the quiet studio chat — this one's got rooftop terrace energy, full-on party vibes, and the kind of background noise that puts you right there in the middle of it all. Over the course of the night, Damian grabbed mini-interviews with some of the biggest names in Irish hospitality, including:Dave Mulligan – Bar 1661, DublinLaura Bonner – Muff Liquor Company, DonegalJack McGarry – The Dead Rabbit, New YorkTim Herlihy – Lost Irish Whiskey & event organiserDarragh Flanagan – Bord Bia (Irish Food & Drink Board)Alice Carroll – Foxes Bow WhiskeyGillian Fitzgerald – Casements Bar, San FranciscoLeah Doyle – Ardc Agency & event organiserYou'll hear stories, laughs, and plenty of unfiltered moments from a night that showcased the very best of Irish bars and brands on the world stage.We've also got to shout out the incredible line-up of bars and brands who made the Irish House what it was: Casements, Bartley Dunne's, The Dead Rabbit, Cask, 1661, Nickel City, Bar Snack, Nubeluz, Hawksmoor, Swift, Muff Irish Whiskey, Valentia Island Vermouth, Foxes Bow Whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W, Guinness, Mad March Hare Poitín with Poachers Ginger Beer, Jameson Original, Jameson Triple Triple, Jameson Black Barrel, Boatyard Double Gin, Five Farms Irish Cream, Teeling Small Batch, Bushmills 12, Bushmills 16, Bushmills 21, Glendalough Irish Botanical Gin, Glendalough Irish Rose Gin, and Lost Irish Whiskey.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by Buffalo Rumblings writer, Fernando Schumde, to discuss everything about our '25 Buffalo Bills offense ahead of this pivotal season.'Everybody Eats' "worked" last season but Fernando has his doubts regarding a repeat performance which is obviously music to Rob's anti-Everybody Eats ears. Are turnovers truly a stat that can be replicated? DT shares his thoughts on why McBeane have gone down this road and why it's hard to argue with the results.The offensive slogan for our Bills is catching on to a larger portion of Bills Mafia after 17 was crowned the MVP last season, but is it poisoning the fan base at the same time to think Josh doesn't need as much help as possible?Finally, the fellas ponder if Brandon Beane would be willing to make a Diggs 2.0 type trade again in the future if the possibility presented itself?

In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by special guest Coach Marcus Oliver, the older brother (he taught him everything he knows, LOL) of current Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver to discuss everything regarding the '25 Bills defense.How motivated is Ed to perform well in a pivotal season for not only him, but all of his defensive teammates? Marcus reveals that Ed has an internal motor that is rivaled by few and explains why we should expect to see a totally different 91 come this fall.Can Sean McDermott actually get it done when the lights are the brightest? Rob has his doubts as Coach Oliver tries to remind him of how hungry these players truly can be. Where else can Rob point the blame at this point? 17 and the offense have done their part on multiple occasions over these past 5 playoff deciding games. What makes '25 any different?Finally, Rob drops some jaw-dropping McD defensive stats that he implores The Mafia to ponder over ahead of the new season. Holy crap, we've been bad on defense in the playoffs. Is it all on McD or does Josh and the offense carry some blame?

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In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by longtime friend of the show and Editor-In-Chief of Buffalo FAMBase, Robyn Mundy as they discuss the difficult subject of expectations, ceilings and power as we approach the '25 NFL season for our beloved Buffalo Bills. As Sean McDermott enters his 9th season at the helm, Rob is starting to wonder how long his tenure will continue without at least a SB appearance? The NY Knicks fired their HC after he just took them to the ECF for the 1st time in 25yrs earlier this week. The Dallas Stars fired their HC after 3 straight WCF appearances. Does Terry Pegula demand the same type of greatness from the Bills or has his Sabres' dismal performances conflicted his judgement?What will you accept as a Mafia member for "success" this season? Robyn wants a parade and nothing less while Rob is a little more tempered. Who has Terry Pegula's ear these days?

In this episode, Rob & DT are back to breakdown the fun news that our Buffalo Bills will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks during Training Camp this summer along with other chatter from OTA's. As a longtime fan of the show, Rob is excited that the Bills were picked even if McBeane & Co. may not be. Who are the major players and storylines that will be covered ahead of this pivotal '25 season?Keon Coleman must be any tv show producers dream! With his funny one-liners along with his charisma, he is sure to be a hit on the show. Bosa hurt already? Is this a cause for concern ahead of the season? Rob doesn't think so but DT isn't so sure. James Cook and his contract dispute with the front office is getting every Mafia members attention and for good reason. Will Brandon Beane cave to Cook's demands or will he find a middle ground to avoid any drama in what is a crucial season for the team?Finally, the fellas end the show talking about pink Himalayan salt. LOL

In this episode, Rob & DT celebrate one of their favorite times of year as the '25 NFL schedule was released this week. The way the slate of games lays out for our Bills is giving the fellas straight #1 seed vibes as our Bills look to accomplish the last thing that has eluded them (regular season-wise) over the course of their most recent success. Rob thinks the way the marquee opponents are spread out over the 17 games is optimal for a really special regular season. With no international games or holiday games DT thinks the "consistency" of the schedule could lend itself to helping the Bills as they search for a 5th straight AFCE title and the playoffs that come thereafter. Make no mistake, there are still plenty of primetime matchups along with the 4:25pm window games that have now become like mini-primetime games within themselves. Rob sends out an official invitation to DT to come down to Charlotte when the Bills travel to play the Panthers. Rob thinks that game could mirror the 'Bills Takeover' games we've grown accustomed to seeing down in South Beach as CLT is littered with Mafia members!Finally, the fellas pick the W-L record for our '25 Bills and there is a consensus...our '25 Bills should be really really good this season.

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In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by long time friend of the show, Scott Frey to discuss the crazy week that was for Bills Mafia as Brandon Beane poured gasoline during his appearance on WGR Monday morning and the fallout thereafter. Was Beane trying to flex Monday morning or just tired and in a bad mood? LOL. Either way, he let it be known what he felt about the WR Train and it's passengers, including Rob. Most knew that the '25 Bills draft was going to be defense centric and the fellas breakdown the top 4 picks and their potential impact they could have in this upcoming season. Landon Jackson has Scott excited while DT is happy for the 1-tech DT our Bills grabbed in Deone Walker. Finally, Rob reminds Bills Mafia that turnovers are not sustainable as he throws his last punches against 'Everybody Eats'. Is Beane totally against having another true WR1 after the Diggs-era?

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined again by longtime friend of the show & the Creative Director of BuffaloFAMBase, Justus General Radford to discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The draft has become its own literal industry from mocks to the endless analysis of prospects yearly. One year I even heard Cam Newton smiled disingenuously, whatever that means. LOL. Regardless, the draft is now a literal breathing organism that breeds hope and new life into 32 fan bases across the league.Remember where you were when...Josh Allen was drafted? The fellas quickly share their stories of how they found out who the Bills decided to draft in 2018. Rob admits that he was disappointed as Justus agrees while DT wanted Baker from the jump. What positions represent the biggest 'need' for our Buffalo Bills ahead of the '25 season? Rob then drops a bomb on the entire draft process and explains why he is no longer interested in the Bills defense, at all!!! Score More Points!!! Enough said.

Click clack, Rob & DT are back!!! The fellas kickoff Season 5 of The Crew by giving a recap of our beloved Buffalo Bills' offseason. What free agent additions have us excited as we get ready for the '25 season? Rob likes the Josh Palmer signing more than most while DT is bullish on Joey Bosa making an impact if he can stay healthy. Brandon Beane got duped a little bit after the signing of Larry Ogunjobi, but made sure the Bills looked good by not ripping up the agreement after news came out about the impending PED suspensions for he and FA signing Michael Hoecht. Rob is now referring to them as McGwire & Sosa exclusively. LOLDraft. Develop. Re-sign. Beane stuck to his favorite moniker big time this offseason by resigning 4 core players of the Bills' future in Shakir/Bernard/Rousseau /Benford. DT explains why it was needed in some cases from a team building aspect. Finally, James Cook did NOT get paid this offseason. Will it be a problem as we head into this summer?

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In this season finale episode, Rob & DT are joined by the resident 'Momma of The Crew' & Editor-in-Chief of Buffalo FAMBase, Robyn Mundy along with the Creative Director Justus General Radford to dissect our Bills' loss to our rival KC Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game last Sunday. As we put a bow on the '24 season, there are some glaring questions that need to be answered before we head into the offseason. What happened? Why did it happen, again? What can our Bills do to change the outcome and finally get over the hump?

In this episode, Rob & DT are joined again by friend of the show Scott Frey (@ScottMFrey) to discuss everything about our '24 Bills ahead of the AFC Championship Game this Sunday night. That's it! What does our offense have to do to put points up on KC? What does our D need to do to stop Mahomes and the KC offense? Is McD ready for his latest test under the brightest of lights? Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage What would a win Sunday night mean for you personally as loyal & faithful members of The Mafia?

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck give their immediate reactions to our Bills beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 at The Ralph in what was an instant classic game! Boy, did McD & Babich have the D stand up in the moments that mattered most!? All of the pregame narratives were put to rest as the defense bowed up in critical situations. What a forced fumble by Bernard, huh? The Mafia needed this win and we ALL deserved it!!! Our '24 Bills are better than the KC Chiefs this season, period. Rob said it and he's not backing down as we look ahead to the AFCCG at Arrowhead. Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage Rob turned out to be happy with his decision to cancel his party even though Ivy still found a way to throw a wrench in the plans. DT enjoyed a picturesque day at The Ralph with all of the best finger foods a Mafia member could ask for!

In this episode, Rob & DT quickly recap our Bills' dominant victory over the Denver Broncos 31-7 in the Wild Card round at The Ralph before diving into the matchup the entire Mafia is talking about. The Bills whooped on the Broncos and didn't even play their best game. Is that a good thing or bad? We stayed healthy in the end which is most important. Games like Sunday night don't get much bigger than this! Our Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in a game for the ages and while Rob is battling anxiety, DT is as cool as the crisp air that'll be in Orchard Park. Rob can't get over how to stop 8 & 22 while Dump Truck says the Bills d-line will be key. Rob thinks we should just outscore the Ravens Sunday and to heck with our defense as he is literally nauseated by the conversation surrounding the other side of the ball. As the MVP debate comes to an end, there is no denying that Sunday's matchup will be a legacy game with major implications for both the winner and loser in regards to how they're viewed. Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage Rob updates the successful Crippen Bills party he threw last week while putting his foot down on this week's anxiety-ridden game. No party. No fun. Just all stress with him and his oldest boys. DT recaps his experience at an epic tailgate while looking ahead to what should be another awesome day at The Ralph.

In this episode, Rob & DT are joined by the Creative Director of BuffaloFAMBase, Justus General Radford and BuffaloFAMBase content contributor, Sterling Furrowh to preview the playoff matchup between our Bills and the Denver Broncos this Sunday at The Ralph. Look at how we got here! The Bills took modest expectations entering the regular season and turned in one of the best seasons of the McD/Allen era. What a ride it has been and ahead of the game Rob is still freaking out as the fellas explain to him why he can semi-relax. What if the Broncos deploy a 'keep the ball away' from Allen gameplan that limits possessions? Can the Bills still get theirs on offense to offset that type of attack? Do you trust McDermott & his defense as we head into the postseason? Rob has his reservations and he's not alone. Will McD produce the type of defense that may be needed to get us to SB59? Sterling doesn't think it much matters as he says our Bills will need to score 30+ pts a game to get to New Orleans. Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage The fellas take turns letting The Crew know their plans for Sunday. Justus works an overnight shift and will be fighting to stay awake, as Sterling will visit the local Denver Bills Backer Bar for gametime. DT will be at The Ralph with the rest of Nickel City Crew's faithful in what should be an epic playoff tailgate. Rob is supposed to throw a party but is having 2nd thoughts as the anxiety is truly starting to set in.

In this episode, Rob & Dump Truck are joined by the host of the Circling The Wagons Podcast, Nate to discuss the upcoming NFL Playoffs and what could possibly derail our '24 Bills from a SB59 appearance. Rob is starting to freak out as the playoffs approach due to him wanting to see this team get to New Orleans so badly. DT & Nate try to remind him of all of the reasons he shouldn't let his anxiety take over. Our Bills are finally healthy at the perfect time and that could make all the difference when the postseason begins as we found out the hard way last season. Who do we want to play in the Wild Card round and why? Finally, the fellas discuss the biggest remaining threat to the Bills and they all agree that it could be the team from Maryland and not the squad from Missouri. Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage Rob & DT let The Crew know how they consumed last weeks thrashing of the NYJ at The Ralph while our guest was playing holiday host.

In this episode, Rob & DT talk about our '24 Bills' path to SB59 and what it'll take to get there. Should the Bills rest their starters ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Patriots? Who can derail us from our plans? Is Sean McDermott's defense ready to finally standup in the playoffs? Nickel City Crew Tailgate Report Sponsored by: Queen City Vintage Rob & DT talk Santa and everything in between leading up to this Sunday's game at The Ralph in the regular season finale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buffalofambase/support

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