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Gene says the Bills are just fine with the New England Patriots coming to town Sunday. He shares the latest team news. Apparently standing up is not allowed at Bills games now? We explain. Plus the Major League Baseball postseason continues today. An angry Gene demands all of these playoff games be played in primetime.

Dr. Charlie Shuman from Lattimore Physical Therapy stops by the show to share his detailed injury analysis. Gene and Charlie discuss Josh Allen, Christian Benford, NFL injuries, Penn State football, playoff baseball and more. Gene is encouraging “Tim to come home.”

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Full Hour 2 In The Sports Bar! Joe Brady Lies & RIT Matt Thomas!

College hockey is here! The RIT Tigers open up their season Friday with a home and home against Niagara. Head Coach Matt Thomas joins the show to help us drop the puck. Gene and Matt discuss all things Tigers for the upcoming season.

Gene speaks to the tragedy surrounding the Arizona State Men's ice hockey team.

Welcome to Happy Hour: Gene kicks off hour #2 with Joe Brady Lies. Plus we have the latest Bills news & sports headlines.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar - Gene feels fine about Bills & Patriots Sunday. Dr. Charlie Shuman from Lattimore Physical Therapy stops by the show to share his detailed injury analysis. Plus Terrible Time Timmy's Terrible Take Of The Day!

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & emphasizes that today's edition of quarterbacking (in 2026) is definitely NOT a fine wine.

When Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely and Raina Mast aren't going bananas about the Golden State Valkyries, they're teaching kids in San Francisco. In this episode, meet and get to know Vanessa and Raina, cohosts of the Valkyries, Say Less podcast. We begin with Vanessa. Her parents met in San Francisco in 1970. Her mom came here the year before from her home country, France. In her mom's first month in The City, she met the man who became Vanessa's dad. She had just finished photography school back home, and planned to return to France. But fate wanted a word with her. Vanessa's dad grew up on the East Coast. Before he settled on creating stain-glass works, getting to know his own artistic bent, he came to San Francisco to explore that side of himself. He met Vanessa's mom. They were young artists, they were in love, and the rest is history. About a decade later, in 1979, they had a kid—Vanessa, their only child. She talks about being on the cusp between Gen X and Millennial, but considers herself mostly Californian/French. With her parents, Vanessa spent (and still often spends) summers in the French Alps. Both being artists, Vanessa's mom realized that between herself and her husband, one of them needed a job that offered health insurance. And so she went to a temp agency. That allowed her dad to pursue his stained-glass art. He later designed the stained glass in the Mrs. Doubtfire house. A lot of his glass art still exists around North Beach. Vanessa grew up amid all that art here in SF. But at the time, she might not have appreciated it like she does today. Eventually, she moved to New York City for college. She was drawn in by the romantic version of NYC depicted in movies and shows. After her time at Columbia University, Vanessa moved to LA to teach. She always knew she would come home, but wasn't sure when. After 11 years away (four in New York and seven in Los Angeles), she came back. She was 30 and had met the man she would later marry. It was time. Riffing off her seven years of teaching middle school in LA, which she started when she was 22, Vanessa came back and found work with the SFUSD, where she's been since 2008. We go on a sidebar about raising kids in San Francisco, something I didn't do but Vanessa did and wants more people to do. She and her Valkyries, Say Less cohost, Raina, met through a mutual friend. Vanessa's version of their meeting 10 years ago is that they were both invited to a party at that mutual friend's house. Vanessa saw Raina and thought, Damn, that is one cool-looking person. We'll hear Raina's version of that story later in Part 1. We end Vanessa's segment by hearing about her SF schools, a must for born-and-raised folks. She's quick to note that she only went to one school for K through 12—the French-American International School. Then we turn to Raina. They grew up in Pennsylvania Amish country, where they played basketball and ran track. They're from Easton, the town where Crayola crayons are made. Raina says the company would often survey town folks to help name new colors. Easton is 1.5 hours away from both New York City and Philadelphia. Both cities called to them, they say. They lived in New York City, Puerto Rico, and Upstate New York. Then they joined friends on a cross-country road trip, looking for a place to call home. After 13 years of Catholic school, they never really felt like the fit in back home. I ask if, like me, Raina is a recovering Catholic. They say they are fully recovered, in fact. Remarkable, especially for a queer woman. Brava! Being one of five kids in their family, with three brothers, was another challenge. Raina's oldest brother was the artist among them. Eventually, they took another trip across the US. New Orleans tried to grab Raina, and possibly almost did. The other choice was San Francisco, but they didn't move here right away. When it came time to move here, their family was shocked not at all. The first visit happened in 2001. There's a really funny story they share about driving through SF and ending up in Sacramento before they realized it. With no GPS and only paper maps, they circled back and this time, exited off the bridge to San Francisco. A few years later, now pregnant, they started thinking, Where do I wanna raise this kid? That's when SF really drew them in. Their younger brother lived here already, with an apartment in the Marina. There are stories about getting bested by The City's hills and wearing sandals and wondering why they were so cold—classic newcomer to San Francisco stuff. Despite all that, they loved it. In 2014, they made the leap. Since arriving to live here, they've lived in the Mission, the Haight, and nowadays, they call the Richmond home. Before their move here, they applied for art school and teaching fellowships at the same time. The teaching gigs they got offered health insurance and more stability, so they chose that path. Today, they are able to walk parallel paths of art and education. They've taught art, but these days, it's Spanish classes. Going back to their meeting story, Raina and Vanessa are both creative folks who also teach. As creative people with not a lot of money, a DIY mindset set in for them individually and together. It's what propelled and inspired them to start their podcast—Valkyries, Say Less. Vanessa speaks to being on the same "teacher rhythm," meaning time off at the same time, stuff like that. Raina adds that, both being Gen Xers, they grew up without women's sports being what it is today. We end Part 1 with Raina's version of meeting Vanessa, who would later be their podcasting partner. Right away, Raina thought Vanessa was very stylish, mostly owing to her French heritage, as they later learned. In May 2025, channeling Raina's music-recording background, Vanessa's podcasting knowledge (she has a meditation show), and both of their love of women's sports, and with the kickoff of the first WNBA team in The Bay, Valkyries, Say Less was born. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Raina and Vanessa. We recorded this podcast Rikki's Women's Sports Bar in August 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar!

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Last Call In The Sports Bar! Gene wraps things up & gets you all set for tomorrow's show.

For the first time this season, we are happy to be joined by the head coach of your Rochester Americans. Coach Mike Leone is in The Sports Bar. Mike speaks to the excitement for this upcoming AHL season. The Amerks first game is Friday night vs the Toronto Marlies. How does coach Leone feel about the roster? What is he looking forward to?

Welcome to Happy Hour: It's time for Gene survivor pick. Who is Gene rolling with in week 4? Do you agree?

Full Hour 1 In The Award Winning Sports Bar! Gene kicks off the show with our fantasy football insider Andy Behrens. Bills team reporter Matt Parrino also joins the program to go over everything Buffalo Bills related. Plus the MLB postseason is underway and the NHL season drops the puck too.

Bills team reporter Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com (Syracuse Post Standard) and The Shout podcast pulls up a stool. Matt and Gene analyze Bills-Chargers, Josh Allen's health, Christian Benford and CB depth, the heater that Greg Rousseau is on, and it is Patriots week after all. What is wrong with Drake Maye? Plus Yankees and Red Sox.

Kicking off the award winning Sports Bar with our fantasy football guru Andy Behrens. Gene and Andy discuss: Bears-Eagles, Bills-Patriots, the struggling Chargers, the Baker-less Bucs, Kenyon Sadiq, and more. What players should you target for your waiver wire? Andy lets you know. We couldn't forget about Andy's Cubs facing the Padres in the MLB postseason?

The Sports Bar Full Hour 2. Welcome to Happy Hour.

The Sports Bar Full Show Broadcast! Damon Amendolara & Matthew LeCroy!

Last Call In The Sports Bar! Gene recaps today's events & previews Tuesday's show.

What an incredible postseason run for our Rochester Red Wings. International League Champions. We are pleased to be joined by the manager of the Wings Matthew LeCroy. Gene and Matt reminisce about the magical run and look to the future. How does an MLB lockout impact the Wings? Will he be back in Rochester next season?

How about some celebratory music to kick off happy hour on a Bills victory Monday! Gene runs through the top headlines: Bills over Chargers. The Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, AFC East, Joe Brady, NFL Survivor, New Highmark stadium, Drake Maye and your phone calls. Gene says the MLB postseason schedule is dumb. Let's thank our ROC Red Wings who are International League champions. Tim has gone delusional with his hot take of the day.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar! Happy victory Monday Bills fans. A win is win no matter how ugly. Damon Amendolara from the Bills Matic podcast joins the show to analyze Sunday's Bills win.

Damon Amendolara from the Bills Matic podcast joins the show to analyze Sunday's Bills win. DA was at the game, what was his experience like? Are there any concerns with Josh Allen's possible knee injury? Are the Chargers done at 0-3? What about the emergence of Greg Rousseau? DA also looks at the New England Patriots coming to Buffalo Sunday. (Bonus: JJ McCarthy traded to the NY Giants).

Happy victory Monday Bills fans. Gene starts the show with some celebratory victory music. Gene dissects everything surrounding the Bills ugly win over the LA Chargers. Gene nominates this win as one of the ugliest Bills games in the Josh Allen era. Is Josh Allen injured? Is the AFC east division already sewed up? We take your calls & It's Patriots week.

Michael F. Florio from the NFL Network and the Microphone Mafia podcast joins the show to help preview Bills-Chargers Sunday. Michael & Gene discuss the fantasy football angle for the NFL week 3 slate. If your fantasy team is already in trouble, never fear… there are plenty of players that you can target.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & makes you wonder if Joe Brady is the next Sean McVay?

Full Hour 2 In The Sports Bar! Welcome to Happy Hour! Gene Welcomes in Chris Hayre who covers the LA Chargers & Finn Thomson from the Rochester Knighthawks.

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Last Call: Gene wraps up the show by welcoming in Finn Thomson, the first round pick of your Rochester Knighthawks. Welcome to Rochester, Finn!

Chris Hayre who covers the LA Chargers joins The Sports Bar to preview Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

Welcome to our Friday Happy Hour! Gene starts hour 2 with your International League Champion Rochester Red Wings. He also talks about the Buffalo Bills news & baseball top headlines.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar: Your Rochester Red Wings are 2026 International League Champions. They are in Vegas to play for the Triple-A National Championship vs the Oklahoma City Comets (Saturday night). With the Bills & Chargers Sunday, Michael F. Florio joins the program. Plus Timmy presents his take of the day!

Happy Friday everyone. Your Rochester Red Wings are 2026 International League Champions. They are in Vegas to play for the Triple-A National Championship vs the Oklahoma City Comets (Saturday night). Plus the Bills continue prep for the LA Chargers Sunday. Gene shares the latest Bills news. Do we get two victories for Monday? Gene wants some celebratory music.

Who is the secret inductee for the Rochester Americans Hall of Fame induction night on Saturday December 5th 2026? Gene and Tim debate. Plus the NFL fined 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk for his TD celebration. Gene asks, Why?!?

Welcome to Happy Hour! Gene starts hour 2 with Amerks talk and the latest Buffalo Bills news. Tim Schneider drops his newest hot take of the day… Dear athletes, be careful what you say.

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Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar!

Last Call In The Sports Bar: Gene speaks to the tragedy at Arizona State with Matthew Mayich. The Rochester Red Wings play a winner-take-all game 3 in Memphis tonight.

Amerks hockey starts in 8 days. We are joined by the new voice of your Rochester Americans, Griffin Della Penna, live in studio. Gene and Griffin discuss the Amerks roster and the upcoming season.

Our favorite Baltimorean and Audacy sports betting insider PJ Glasser makes his way into The Sports Bar. What are PJ's best bets this week? The guys run through the NFL slate and college action. Is PJ picking the Bills or Chargers? Who is his survivor pick? What is PJ's favorite college bet this week? Plus he shares a wild baseball take for the postseason.

Full Hour 1 In The Sports Bar: We kick off the show with the new voice of your Rochester Americans, Griffin Della Penna. He joined us live in studio to talk all things Amerks hockey. Our Audacy sports betting insider PJ Glasser also stopped by the show in hour 1 to give us his best bets in the NFL & college football this weekend.

The Rochester Red Wings can become International League Champions & punch their ticket to the Triple-A National Championship game (in Las Vegas) with a victory tonight. Gene previews game 2 & gives you a sneak peek to Joe Brady lies. Gene revisits his survivor pick. The phrase “Trap-Game” resurfaces.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. He hears the complaints. Please, don't get fooled again. Plus Gene offers up some sports news: The Rochester Knighthawks, Dan Mason and Gus Varland.

Happy Hour In The Sports Bar: Gene rolls into hour 2 with some sweet Joe Brady lies. What did & didn't Joe say? Plus the Rochester Red Wings have a chance to punch their ticket to Vegas tonight. Dan Mason will joins the show.

Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason joins us live from Memphis as the Wings look to become International League Champions. Can Rochester punch their ticket to Las Vegas for the Triple-A National Championship game (Saturday Night)? Dan & Gene run through a variety of topics including Matt LeCroy, Andrew Pinckney, the Wings unsung heroes & so much more.

Last Call In The Sports Bar: Pull up a stool and join us. Gene loves NFL coaching rivalries and he takes your calls.

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Full Hour 2 In The Sports Bar! Gene kicks off Happy Hour with Joe Brady Lies! Wings GM Dan Mason joins the show at the bottom of the hour as the Red Wings look to win game 2 of their playoff series. This and Much More!