EP 07: Bronx Pinstripes Founder Scott Reinen

March 29, 2018By Patrick Moran

It’s the first Thursday episode as the Moran-Alytics Podcast is now twice weekly and Patrick Moran interviews Bronx Pinstripes founder and The BP Podcast co-host Scott Reinen.  Scott talks about his inspiration for starting Bronx Pinstripes in 2011, a blog that has grown to phenomenal proportions and now has over 85,000 followers on Twitter.  He … Read More

EP 06: Tyler Dunne, Bleacher Report NFL Features Writer

March 26, 2018By Patrick Moran

On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran interviews Bleacher Report NFL features writer and Western New York native, Tyler Dunne.   Tyler discusses his recent deeply personal profile on new Houston Texans and former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Tyrann Mathieu AKA the Honey Badger after Tyler flew out to Arizona to spend time with him.  … Read More

EP 05: Jay Skurski, Buffalo Bills/NFL Reporter

March 19, 2018By Patrick Moran

On this week’s episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran interviews Jay Skurski, who covers the Buffalo Bills for The Buffalo News and is a 2017 Associated Press Sports Editors award-winner as one of the 10 best sports beat reporters in the country for newspaper circulations of 75,000-150,000.  Jay provides insight on what the Bills … Read More

Thoughts: Bills Add DE Trent Murphy

March 15, 2018By Patrick Moran

The Buffalo Bills made what many consider a surprising move on day one of free agency Wednesday, signing former Washington Redskins DE/OLB Trent Murphy to a three-year deal for a reported $21 million that could ultimately end up being worth $30 million. Along with the signing of defensive tackle Star Lotulelei the Bills demonstrated a … Read More

Thoughts: Bills Land A.J. McCarron

March 15, 2018By Patrick Moran

One day into free agency and we officially know the Buffalo Bills aren’t fuckin’ around.  The team had already traded Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns for the first pick of the third round (65th pick overall) in the upcoming NFL Draft on April 26th. The move left the team with only one incumbent quarterback … Read More

Sabres Season Isn’t Over, I Guess

March 15, 2018By Patrick Moran

Apparently the Buffalo Sabres 2017-18 season isn’t over yet. <goes back to sleep> Seriously, this team completely lost me months ago unlike any Sabres team that came before it.  I honest-to-God haven’t watched a full Sabres game since the first weekend of December.  Don’t get me wrong, there’s been far worse teams that this year’s … Read More

EP 04: Dorin Dickerson, Former NFL Tight End

March 12, 2018By Patrick Moran

On this week’s episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran has a very revealing interview with former NFL/Buffalo Bills tight end and current part-time sports talk radio show host in Pittsburgh, Dorin Dickerson (8:10). They discuss the very personal and often offensive nature of NFL combine interviews, Dickerson’s 2012 season with the Buffalo Bills filled … Read More

Favorite 100 Albums of the 80s: (#12) Wham – Make It Big

March 6, 2018By Patrick Moran

Year Released: 1984 Notable Songs: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Freedom”, “Everything She Wants” Album MVP: “Careless Whisper” Why I Loved It: This title is about as symbolic to an 80s act as it can get, because boy did Wham ever “Make It Big” with this album.  Staying on that symbolic word, … Read More

Bills Sign Chris Ivory For Two Years

March 6, 2018By Patrick Moran

The Buffalo Bills have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory to a two-year contract, the team announced Tuesday morning.  While the team didn’t released terms, Ian Rapoport says the deal is worth $5.5 million, with $3.25M guaranteed in the first year. Incentives would maximize the contract at $6 million. Buffalo is one of … Read More

EP 03: Kevin Smokler, Author of “Brat Pack America”

March 5, 2018By Patrick Moran

On this week’s episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran interviews Kevin Smokler, author of “Brat Pack America: A Love Letter To 80’s Teen Movies” (8:29).  They discuss Smokler’s journey to becoming a full-time writer before ultimately penning this outstanding book.  They also talk about some of the 80’s teen movies featured in the book, … Read More