On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran interviews Mary Margaret Johnson of WIVB-TV Buffalo on a variety of topics that’ll give sports fans in Western New York an opportunity to know more about Channel 4 in Buffalo’s brand new digital sports reporter. They spend time talking Johnson’s childhood in … Read More
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EP 148: Ryan Talbot Wraps Up The Buffalo Bills Preseason
On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran is joined by NYup.com Buffalo Bills writer and recurring guest Ryan Talbot to discuss the Bills exciting preseason finale win over Minnesota, put a wrap on the preseason, project the 53-man roster Buffalo will take into the regular season and much more. The … Read More
Summer/Fall 2019 Chicken Wing Power Rankings (1-60)
If you listen regularly to my Moran-Alytics Podcast, read my blog wing reviews here or follow me on Twitter (@PatMoranTweets) I’m sure you’re aware of my fondness for chicken wings. In fact, perhaps the only thing I enjoy more than eating wings is power ranking them. This cliff notes version is I was born and raised in … Read More
EP 147: Coffee With Michelle Girardi Zumwalt
On today’s episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran meets up with Michelle Girardi Zumwalt, Senior Producer for Pegula Sports & Entertainment at one of the Western New York’s most well-known franchises, Tim Hortons for a wide-ranging conversation. From growing up in Western New York a Buffalo Bills fan to Nardin … Read More
EP 146: Josh Barnett, The Buffalo News
On this episode of the Moran-Aytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran sits down with Buffalo News Executive Sports Editor Josh Barnett for a conversation recently taped in a conference room inside News’ sports department. The two discuss several topics over the course of roughly a half hour, including steadying the ship at TBN … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill (Military Rd)
I’m a big sports bar guy and quite frankly there’s a lack of good ones in Western New York. Lots of spots slap up memorabilia on the walls and call themselves a sports bar, but Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill on Military Road actually feels like one. I love going to this place for that … Read More
EP 145: Wings With Mike Harrington
On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran finishes his “Wings With” series by sitting down with Buffalo News veteran reporter and columnist Mike Harrington at the Amherst Pizza and Ale House for a chat on a variety of topics. After devouring pit charred Crown Royal BBQ wings on the … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Potter’s Field
I’m not sure if Potter’s Field is actually located in West Seneca or South Buffalo. What I do know is I’ve been there probably a dozen times to enjoy several alcohol refreshments, especially annually around St. Patrick’s time. What I’ve never done is try their wings, or if I have I was blacked out and … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Wiechec’s
The euphoria of feeling like I’m uncovering some of the biggest hidden gems for great wings has been my single-favorite part of visiting so many places during this recurring series. I’ve been to Wiechec’s in Lovejoy on multiple occasions and for me, their Beef on Weck straight up rivals Bar Bill, Charlie the Butcher, Kelly’s … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Connor’s
I get tons of suggestions on my Twitter or Facebook on spots to hit, too many of course to ever realistically visit every place mentioned. Ironically, not a single person mentioned Connor’s in West Seneca, other than my buddy who lives in the area and wanted to get together for a lunch literally in my … Read More