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Bull in the Basement
by Rich Gaenzler
Buffalocentric interviews with people you know and dont who have a great story to tell
Episodes
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Rising country music superstar and WNY native Eric Van Houten joins me in the Basement
West Seneca's Eric Van Houten is now a Nashville resident pursuing his dream of country music superstardom. His 2022 full length album "Dreamers" (available everywhere music can be found) is gaining national recognition. His talent has been so recognized that country songwriter Chris Destefano,...
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My friend, ex Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, beard and all, in his first WNY interview post retirement
One day after his retirement Ryan Fitzpatrick joined me to talk about why now, when he'll unretire, being a sports/music dad, his shirtless fan experience at the Bills playoff game, playing golf with his former teammates, Josh Allen, having more TDs than Namath, Bradshaw, and Warner, and a zubaz...
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Bull in the Basement celebrates 40 years of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
Goo Goo Dolls, Rick James, Brian Mcknight, Ani Difranco, Billy Sheehan, ETID, Snapcase, Willie Nile..globally successful Buffalo musicians. What do we say about this podcast..in every one you will laugh and learn. In this episode, about the epic achievements of Buffalo musicmakers from the Chair…
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Find out the inspiration which helped a Buffalo woman overcome raceday physical challenges to both start and finish her first Boston Marathon
What's the toughest physical challenge you've ever taken up? How hard did you train? What was the reason for attempting it? How difficult was it day of? Well in this episode of Bull in the Basement meet Jackey Deschamps. Wife, mother of 3, airline employee, and yes marathon hobbyist. She's raced…
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The Great Dhane Smith from the Buffalo Bandits joins this episode of Bull in the Basement
Buffalo Bandit Dhane Smith on NLL records being broken, his sports life growing up (Packers fan), what he does before every game (weird), fave pregame meal, and what he loves about being a Bandit and a Buffalonian.
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Bull in the Basement with 2022 NFL Draft predix from Buff News Bills beat reporter Jay Skurski whos married to famous TV anchor and who's son is winning nat'l golf tournaments at 7 yrs old
Jay Skurski Buffalo News Buffalo Bills beat reporter on Bills 2022 NFL Draft and his famous wife WGRZ channel 2 Melissa Holmes and prodigy son Elliott's golf prowess winning tournaments at 7 years old...enjoy and please share
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FC Buffalo and NBC Soccer talk contributor Nick Mendola joins BITB
Nick Mendola is a one time radio guy who took a flyer on buying a soccer team. It became FC Buffalo which has a spirited local following and I'm told, has some big things in the works. He also writes about soccer on the international stage for NBC Soccer Talk. The new Bills stadium will have a...
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Andrew Kulyk is a longtime Buffalo journalist. Most famously he wrote for Artvoice. In this episode we talk Ukrainian support and his incredible bucketlist sports travel story
Andrew Kulyk joins me in this episode. He has written for a number of different publications including Buffalo's Artvoice. He is of Ukrainian descent and supplies us with a number of different ways to support the citizens of Ukraine from right here in WNY. He also is a huge sports fan and has...
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Bull in the Basement featuring 42North brewery founder John Cimperman, his unique connection to Ukraine, and how beer will promote giving to the folks in Ukraine
John Cimperman is a fascinating guy. The Ohio native is a marketer extraordinaire. He's worked for the Sabres, the LA Kings, the Cleveland Cavaliers and has consulted many other sports teams. He also owns his own marketing company currently and came back to Buffalo (East Aurora) to raise his…
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Principal trumpeter Alex Jokipii from the Buffalo Philharmonic in this episode of Bull in the Basement
How many of us have played an instrument at one time or another? As a school kid, as a high schooler, cover band, original band? Most of us have had some sort of experience musically good or bad. So all of you should be able to relate to this episode's guest who has been classically trained…
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"Buffalo Blue Jays" play by play man Ben Wagner talks MLB lockout, Jays in Buffalo, Jays 2022, and the Buffalo baseball scene
This is an awesome convo with Ben who spent 11 years as the Bisons play by play man and made it to the bigs just in time for Covid and then the lockout, darn the luck!! We recorded this just before the lockout ended and he talked about the differences between the two sides and what needed to be...
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Bills Center Mitch Morse saddles up to the bar on this episode of Bull in the Basement
Whats Mitch giving up for Lent? What's his opinion on fish frys? How'd he end up playing o-line? How'd he meet his awesome twitter-friendly wife? Fatherhood. Coach McDermott. The combine. The coin toss. And his advice on baldness. Enjoy it! Please subscribe to my channel. Please share with...
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Variety Club telethon edition of Bull in the Basement with their headline performer from the Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac
The Variety Club telethon celebrates 60 years this weekend. Ch 2 WGRZ Saturday night and WBBZ Cable channel 5 on Sunday benefiting the kids of WNY. The Goo Goo Dolls have a live exclusive that will be seen first and only in Saturday night. We discuss with Robby the bands involvement with Variety...
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Bull in the Basement with a great friend. Former broadcast partner and Bills QB and current Browns Offensive Coordinator Alex Van Pelt
We talk about so many things. My memories of working with Alex on the Bills broadcast team. Why he was the Tony Romo before Tony Romo of analysts. Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Drew Bledsoe, Rob Johnson, and Doug Flutie. The most underrated Bills player he played with. His relationship with Aaron...
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Bull in the Basement with 2x Olympic skiier and WNY native Tricia Mangan
In this episode, the Bull in the Basement motto, the 3L's, listen, laugh, learn are in full effect. Tricia and I talk the other stuff of the Olympics. Travel, food, lodging, activities. We talk about how a 2 year old starting at Holimont in Ellicottville grew to become world class. She mentions...
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Episode 3 of Muki (Hawkins WUFO FM Buffalo) and the Bull in the Basement
The handshake, the dunk contest, NBA ASG, Brian Flores, minority head coaches in NFL, NCAA coming to Buffalo, Sabres, Bandits and other silliness.
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Muki and the Bull (in the basement) episode 2 post SB56
In this episode Muki Hawkins sports dir at WUFO and I chat everything post Super Bowl. The game, coaching/play calling/scheme/adjustments, officiating, OBJ, Kupp, Donald, Stafford, halftime, and more. We also discuss our QB1 and how he's become the darling of the league mixing ability and...
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Olympic episode with 3x Winter Olympian and gold medal boblsedder, WNY native Steve Mesler
The Olympics are here and with it comes an interview with 3x Winter Olympian and Buffalo native Steve Mesler, a gold medal bobsledder. Our convo in this episode consists of Steve's odd road to bobsledding. What it takes and the experience of being a bobsledder. Olympic anecdotes from each of his…
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Bull in the Basement with an awesome Buffalo success story..Adam Martin CEO of Dave and Adam's Card World, the biggest distributor in the country joins
We love Buffalo success stories. Here's a great one that many of you can relate to in one way or another. if you are a collector of sports cards/memorabilia, comics, etc or no someone that is..this is a BITB for you. Adam Martin's story of entrepreneurship, business development, and success is...
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One of my most emotional and hopefully impactful episodes of Bull in the Basement here with former Sabre Andrew Peters
This episode is a total roller coaster with lots of twists and turns..we start with Andrew's career and his "role" as an NHL'er. How he get there. How he dealt with his unique role (typically one per team). We learn about his idol and the anecdote about meeting him and the chance to play against...
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Bull in the Basement with pre Bills/Pats playoff talk with HOF RB Thurman Thomas
Portions of this episode were used for the Shatkin First Down Bills PreGame Show Seen 1/15 at 5pm on WBBZ Ch5 Spectrum Verizon and Ch 67 Directv. Thurman chats about everything Bills/Patriots III...laugh, learn, like, share, with all of Bills Mafia and subscribe to my channel. Enjoy! Go Bills!
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Bull in the Basement featuring former Bills All Pro Center, podcaster, and Bills broadcaster Eric Wood
Portions of this episode will be used in our regular season finale of the Shatkin First Down PreGame Show airing 1/8 at 5pm and 1/9 at noon on WBBZ-TV Ch5 on Spectrum and Fios and 67 on DirectTV. We talk the Wall of Fame, the Bills v Jets, the Bills in the playoffs to break the drought, the Bills...
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This episode features Bills Spiderman Darryl Talley 1/1/22
Portions of this q and are featured in the current Shatkin First Down Buffalo PreGame show which airs on WBBZ Ch 5 pre 2021 Bills-Falcons game. We talk what Darryl is up to now, his greatest football accomplishment, tips for Tremaine Edmunds, Josh Allen, and beating, yes, his other former team....
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This Bull in the Basement features former Bill Marlon Kerner..a great story of overcoming adversity and oh yeah there's plenty of football talk too!!
If you need some inspiration, watch this Bull in the Basement. Marlon Kerner was a 3rd round draft pick for the Bills with a long NFL future in front of him until he blew out not one but both of his knees. Those injuries ended that NFL career after less than 4 years. His story of ascension toward...
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Oncore golf co-founder joins me in this episode of Bull in the Basement
If you are like me finding yourself in the wintry months here in Buffalo planning golf trips south, spending time at local golf domes and simulator bars, this interview is right up your alley. Yes its true, there is a golf ball company based right here in Buffalo, NY. The story of Oncore Golf is...
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Rick Jeanerette, Bill Polian, Marv Levy, Jim Kelly, Bills Mafia traveling..legendary sports broadcaster Pete Weber dishes on all of that and more here
Pete Weber in Buffalo did radio with the Bills, Sabres, Bisons, Bandits, UB, St. Bona, and more. He's the current play by play voice of the Nashville Predators but has also worked with the LA Kings. And he worked the NBA too with yes, the Seattle Supersonics. He talks about his peer and friend…
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This edition features in advance of the huge game Monday night between the Bills and the Pats, a guy who played for both teams, Scott Chandler
Scott Chandler played for the Bills for 5 years, yes during the drought but with some really fun teams. He averaged 45 catches a year and scored 17 TDs. His single season TE TD record was broken by Dawson Knox last week. He finished his career with the Goat, the Hoodie, and the Pats. In this...
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Bull in the Basement with native Buffalo comic Josh Potter
He's a native Buffalonian who got his start in Buffalo radio as an intern then personality then got an offer he couldnt refuse. It was a huge risk, an all-in decision, that helped propel Josh Potter's career to an incredible place. He's got a huge following now on the 'gram, on twitch, and more....
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Perhaps my most compelling Bull in the Basement yet with the story of a 36 year old teacher by day and belt holding MMA fighter living in Buffalo on the weekend
This episode features the ultimate "weekend athlete". Corey Norman is a 36 year old Masters degree holder who by day teaches at risk children. On the weekend, he is a 3x weight class belt holder in the Cage Wars MMA league. He stands 6'2", is tatted head to toe, and depending on his upcoming…
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Bull in the Basement featuring from the Buffalo News, NBC Buffalo, SiriusXMNFL and NYT best selling author Vic Carucci
A must watch for every football fan especially ones in Bills Mafia. We discuss Vic's 11th book which is co-written by Bill Polian, how the Bills will do Colts game forward, new Bills Stadium where/why, and his relationship with Jon Gruden (Vic co-wrote a book with him after the Bucs SB win early...
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Bull in the Basement with Tim O'Shei from the Buffalo News with the 411 on a potential new Bills stadium
The lease is up in 2023. A refurb to Highmark will cost hundreds of millions. Pegulas arent interested. They want to build new..in Orchard Park. There are opponents who want the stadium downtown. The pros and cons for both. The monies attached. The politics involved. Its a raging debate. Get...
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Bull in the Basement with HOF drummer Carmine Appice
He's played with Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, Brian May, Richie Sambora, and Vanilla Fudge. He's in town this weekend. Find out why and where here. And about two WNY'ers he's played with regularly. Plus find out how many elite gods of drumming have stated Carmine as their primary influence.…
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Bull in the Basement with Buffalo musician/film producer Max Muscato
The Muscato family's musical story is amazing. Max documents it in what he hopes to be a long running tv show called "Setlist". Its the epitome of tragedy/comedy. The pilot shot in Buffalo is complete and the pitch is on to the biggest platforms out there. Max also is a legacy Buffalo musician....
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Bull in the Basement with football writer and southern tier native from GoLongTD.com Tyler Dunne
Tyler is a Southern Tier native who's worked in NFL media for 15 years..in Milwaukee covering the Packers, in Buffalo covering the Bills, and nationally for Bleacher Report. Currently he hosts a podcast with Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie on his website GoLongTD.com and also writes feature…
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Bull in the Basement with movie and tv actor, with credits like Heat, Armageddon, Black Hawk Down, A Perfect Storm, and Mom, Bill Fichtner
Bill Fichtner is the guy whos face you absolutely know but name you may not. Guess what, he's totally cool with that. Heat, Armageddon, Black Hawk Down, A Perfect Storm amongst his credits, you'll see how Buffalo he is with regards to his humility and work ethic. He addresses so much with us...
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Bull in the Basement with breast cancer survivor and co-founder of world record setting 11 Day Power Play, Amy Lesakowski
It is Breast Cancer awareness month and no one better to talk about the fight against and research towards a cure than Amy Lesakowski. She worked at Roswell Park, was treated there and beat breast cancer twice. How was it detected, the treatment, survival after, and with her husband Mike, their...
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Bull in the Basement (not really) travels to Buffalo Distilling for drinks and discussion with head spiritmaker Frank Weber
We first met Frank at the Borderland concert. I told him I had been to the distillery and that we had for the Bills opener made jello shots with his Mafia Sauce. We exchanged more pleasantries about Larkinville's continuing development and how his business was early entrenched. I also shared a...
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Bull in the Basement with my cousin (yes we're related) Jeopardy champion Jonathan Fisher
I got texts from my family about my cousin Jonathan going on Jeopardy. My wife and I watch Jeopardy religiously and followed Matt's trek. Then we find out Jonathan would be taking him on. Well, he pulled off one of the biggest Jeopardy upsets and continues winning. Crazy thing is, this episode of...
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Bull in the Basement with 6x Pro Bowl Bill and my friend Kyle Williams
Its another edition of Bull in the Basement getting you #billsmafia #billsbackers #billsfans pumped for Monday night. I'm joined by recent Buffalo Sports Hall of Famer, future Bills Wall of Famer, and great team leader who languished for over a decade in the drought. He's a Southerner who built…
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Bull in the Basement with Bills superfans the Chefs
They wear the big chef hats and sit in the corner of the tunnel end zone near Elvis. Whats Norm and Poo's story? Howd they become the Chef's and how did their tailgate become such a destination. We talk to them about their tailgate "digs" and who sleeps where and why, their weekly menu, and very...
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Bull in the Basement with now Buffalo Sports Hall of Famer former Sabre player and broadcaster Mike Robitaille
Roby is awesome! He talks about the Jack Eichel situation from his own neck injury experience, playing with and AGAINST the French Connection, he shares his most memorable broadcast moment, who the best hockey player who ever lived, and more. Enjoy, please spread the word about Bull in the…
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Bull in the Basement with Don Purdy author of "Thundersnow of Buffalo" the Oct surprise storm
Don Purdy is a former long time Buffalo Bills exec who, like many of you watching this, survived the October surprise storm in October 2006. He and his co-writer took diligent notes 15 years ago and decided to expand that into a nearly 300 page account of that 36 hour storm that crippled WNY....
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Bull in the Basement with Anna Scime and John Fink from the Buffalo International Film Festival
This weekend marks the 15th year for the Buffalo International Film Festival. What? Really? Yeah..a film festival here in Buffalo with world class films of all lengths and genres. 120 films in all from WNY filmmakers, US filmmakers, and filmmakers from 24 other countries. How and why did the...
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Bull in the Basement with Bills superfan Ken Johnson aka Pinto Ron
He's been bringing his red Pinto to the tailgate for nearly 30 years. He's also been a human hot dog. And everyone knows him. From Lot 1 in the old days to the current Hammer Lot, Ken Johnson has become a tailgate icon. Over 400 consecutive games home AND road, here is his story. Please share…
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Bull in the Basement with comedienne, reality tv star, and damn good tennis player Hannah Berner
Full disclosure. I had no idea who Hannah Berner was. I knew she was playing Helium Buffalo and she had been offered up to me for an episode. I love big personalities and especially fun people. Did some research, come to find out she checks those boxes. Former for a time pro tennis player, then...
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Bull in the Basement with Strictly Hip frontman Jeremy Hoyle
On this episode of Bull in the Basement, its Strictly Hip front man Jeremy Hoyle who's band plays strictly Tragically Hip. Its been nearly a quarter century that they have "done their thing". Playing to thousands of Hip fans over the years, they have been visible everywhere. From festivals/lawn...
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Bull in the Basement with 26shirts and Billsmafia founder Del Reid
The Bills superfan series continues. You know about 26shirts. You probably own multiple shirts from them. But do you know how it all started and where the proceeds end up? You're part of the Bills Mafia community. How did that start and get to where its synonymous with everything Bills. National...
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Bull in the Basement with Bills superfan Elvis (John Lang)
How did John Lang from Lockport become Elvis and one of Buffalo's superfans? He tells the story of its evolution and describes how many jumpsuits and guitars he's had over the last 30 years. He also shares stories about going to Wyoming to see a Cowboy game, if he's had a John Belushi Animal…
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Bull in the Basement with NBC Buffalo meteorologist Patrick Hammer
In this episode, we find out the real truth about Patrick's name, how he likes his wings, his guilty musical pleasure, what he actually studied in college and how it is applicable in Buffalo, and of course he'll let you know what to expect for this winter. He is a weatherman so take it with a…
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Bull in the Basement with country music soon to be superstar Claudia Hoyser
A very special Bull in the Basement with my first ever musical guest. She is a WNYer from Fairport, NY and a budding country superstar. She opens for #mirandalambert this Saturday at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Claudia Hoyser can sing, songwrite, and strum a guitar. She also hosts her own online...
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