I can’t think of many things more fun to do on a Tuesday night than go out for chicken wings. Then again, I haven’t been able to think about much of anything other than chicken wings. This trip marks an even dozen occasions over the past 17 nights I’ve indulged myself with chicken wings. For … Read More
EP 44: Erik Turner, The Athletic Buffalo
On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran interviews Cover 1 founder and contributor football writer for The Athletic Buffalo, Erik Turner. Quickly earning a reputation as one of the best at breaking down and analyzing game film, Turner talks about his career path that began as a youngster in Lockport, New York through … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Audubon North In Amherst
This wing review needs a back story because this Cinderella was never supposed to be happen. On Sunday evening I convinced my buddy Ryan to a take a drive (his truck and gas of course) with me out to North Tonawanda and finally try the vaunted Dwyer’s Pub chicken wings I’ve heard so much about. … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Sal’s Lounge In Depew
I’ve been in a wing slump lately. Three times earlier in the week I went out for chicken wings during this binge (which will end on August 17) and three times I’ve left disappointed. Hoping to end this funk, I hit Sal’s Lounge, 283 Olmstead Avenue in Depew on Saturday night. Here’s the lowdown on … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Pappas In West Seneca
I’ve had a rough go of the chicken wing game lately. Previous stops this week at Pour House and Danny’s South produced substandard eating experiences and if I don’t hit on Pappas in West Seneca I’ll officially find myself in a slump. Three straight non-enjoyable chicken wing trips in Western New York isn’t quite the … Read More
EP 43: Pancho Billa, Buffalo Bills Super Fan
On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by one of the most recognizable NFL Superfans, certainly among the “Bills Mafia.” Ezra Castro, more affectionately known as Pancho Billa is Moran’s special guest on the show. Pancho speaks comprehensively on a wide range of topics in an interview that goes on for … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Danny’s South In Orchard Park
Even If I’m not a big fan of chicken wings at a particular place I make it a point to find some positive things to say about the experience. It’s a more arduous task this time around. My unceasing voyage to outgrowing every piece of clothing I own led me to Danny’s South on Abbott … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Night Cappe In Lackawanna
The fact I’m slapping this up a day following my Sonny Red’s review demonstrates these wing escapades aren’t necessarily in chronological order. I know that as fact because the sole reason I’m writing about the Night Cappe to begin with is because nearby Sonny Red’s was closed on a Monday as we (as in my … Read More
Chicken Wing Review/QB Comparison: Sonny Red’s In Lackawanna
A bar/restaurant on Abbott Road in Lackawanna formerly known as The Press Box, I very much looked forward to having wings here. The joint re-opened since I moved to Florida and the proprietors there also own Mulberry’s, a widely popular Italian restaurant. Now, your boy’s always down to try chicken wings regardless of any back … Read More
EP 42: Matt Parrino, Bills Beat Reporter
On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran interviews the newest Buffalo Bills beat reporter in the Western New York area. Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com/NYup.com joins the podcast for a wide-ranging interview over the course of nearly an hour. While most sports journalist know what they want to do with their life from a … Read More