Mafia Talk

Joe Brady is introduced as the 21st coach in franchise history, and currently the youngest head coach in the NFL. What will change under his regime? James and Adam break down Brady’s introductory press conference, and the remaining coaching vacancies. Josh Allen’s 5th metatarsal might be broken but he’s smiling again. 

Sean McDermott has been fired. Was he an admiral coach or an admirable coach?  James and Adam discuss the ineptitude of the firing, Brandon Beane and Terry Pegula’s press conference, and discuss if Terry is terrible at being an owner, or just awkward. 

Sadness and anger are widespread in the Mafia, but we’re trying to (desperately) look on the bright side. How many comeback wins is too many? Was the rebuilding year delayed? And will there be any changes coming? We break down the heartbreak and try to lift some spirits, mainly through James and Bella being caught dancing on the Sabres broadcast. 

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills thrilling wild card win over the Jags, we talk Allen’s mastery and calm, and the “Don’t Blink” Bills defense. And Adam gives one last rant on the Duval Jaguars and Lord Farquad, and we discuss Tony Romo’s mental health. 

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills throttling of the Jets 38-8. We talk about the “Highmark” sendoff, the memories of the stadium, and dig into the injuries, matchups, and teal-nightmare that are the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills unimpressive loss to the Eagles, discuss Josh's sadness, the Brady problem, and whether the Bills should just pass until we can't pass no more. The crew talks playoff seeding and whether we'd rather see the Bills travel to Jacksonville or New England for the Wild Card.

Adam and Bella recap the Bills unimpressive 23-20 victory over the Browns, talk about a the most unimpressive receiver room in NFL playoff history, and…did you know Keon’s in an NFL Shop commercial? Also, we discuss the Japanese concept of “Kaisen” and how to stay calm during the December stretch. 

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills 35-31 comeback over the Patriots, talk about a puking while quarterbacking, the RB room, the TE room, Matt Milano’s not dead, and Ray-Ray the Return Man. Then we dive into the weird calls, the terrible journalism phrases, and look forward to the final three games of the regular season. 

Adam interviews David Gracon, President of Bills Backers Romania, and Nicolae “Lawrence” Bucalau owner of Champions Sports Bar in Brasov, Romania. Lawrence educates us about Romania, Transylvania, and starting one of the country’s (only) sports bars. David, a Fulbright scholar and Buffalo native talks Romanians in general, and his experiences rooting for the Bills abroad and teaching young Romanians about media literacy.  Show NotesBills Backers Bar: Champions Sports BarAddress: Strada Mureșenilor 28, Brașov 500000, Brașov, RomaniaPhone: +40 775 221 463 website |Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | X

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills 39-35 win over the Bengals, talk about a resilient defense, and the quite possible the greatest TE game in Bills history. We hear from Dion Dawkins, Josh Allen, Shaq Thompson and Sean McDermott; and discuss what makes Christian Benford so great. 

Adam and special guests Cousin Steve and Chantal discuss the Hallmark event of the (Bills) season. We give our quick review (in short: not bad!), discuss our leading lady and man, the locations, costumes, and we rank the Bills’ cameos.  

Adam, Bella, and James discuss the cathartic win vs. the Steelers, the 4-headed rushing attack, a revitalized defense, and we review the Three Stupidest Things We Heard This Week, and reviewing the madness within the AFC race. 

Adam, Bella, and James discuss why you should never go to Houston (for a football game). We review the live experience vs. the TV, we discuss why the CSU Rams suck, and James and Bella teach Adam the meaning of “e-girl.” 

Adam, Bella, and James discuss the incredible win over the competent Bucs, discuss Josh and teh revitalized passing offense, and give game balls to Cole Bishop, McDermott and Beane (100th win) and we discuss the best way to make Keon, well, not late.  

Adam, Bella, and James relive the horrendous loss to the Dolphins. Dolphins! We discuss whether Brain Daboll should return, who can give Josh a motivational speech, and finally, what the heck happened at the trade deadline?  (00:00) Intro (00:25) Recapping the Dolphins Nightmare(27:00) Brandon Beane/Jaylen Waddle Weirdness (39:40) James met Spencer Brown and Friends

Adam, Bella, and James cheers to a hell of a win by our suddenly great, deep Defense. Josh Allen threads every needle, and we pay our respects to the former (Michael Hoecht) and the current (Maxwell Hairston) juice-makers of the new-look (still WR-needy) Bills.Chapters(00:00) Intro (00:40) We Beat the Chiefs, Asterisk(16:40) Curse of Pat Mahomes (35:00) Bills Backers Tokyo Final Throughs

Adam, Bella, and James begin a post-bye catharsis as the Bills beat the Panthers 40-9. We discuss if the new-look, young-man defense, play 2 Truths and a Lie, and then we go full radio drama as James pretends to be Brandon Beane and makes some calls to the Saints, and gasp Bears?Chapters(00:00) Intro & Win vs Panthers (17:10) New Look Defense? (21:21) Two Truths & A Lie(29:25) Brandon Beane calls the Saints(38:07) Brandon Beane calls the Bears??(45:06) Generational Differences: “Unc” recap, and “6 7 madness”

Adam interviews John Zendano, President of Bills Backers Tokyo. John takes us inside Japan, the “Rising Sun” bar, watching games at 2:00am, and the local samurais, Shinto priests, and professional wrestlers who are part of the Mafia. We answer all the tough questions like: can you get bleu cheese in Japan? Yes. Celery? No.Chapters(00:00) Intro(1:22) The Bar: The Rising Sun(10:48) Japan 101(17:50) Park Golf, Wrestling, and Weird Fans(24:12) Not so Lightning Round

Adam, Bella, and James begin a second miserable Tuesday taking stock of a depressed Josh Allen and the Bills 24-14 loss to the Falcons. We rate heat levels (simmer, hote, nuclear) for wide receivers, safeties, Joe Brady, and yes, Sean McDermott. We discuss recent Bills seasons six games in, and Bella and James teach Adam “unc.”Chapters(00:00) Intro & Loss at Falcons (20:25) Simmer, Hot, or Nuclear: Wide Receivers(26:40) Simmer, Hot, or Nuclear: Joe Brady(32:37) Simmer, Hot, or Nuclear: Sean McDermott(42:45) Generational Differences: Adam Learns “unc”

Adam, Bella, and James begin a miserable Monday taking stock of a Bills loss. Yes, Drake Maye looked awesome. And yes, he needed 3 Bills turnovers to win by 3. Who’s more cooked? Joe Brady, Milano, Taron Johnson, or Tre White? We recap my conversation with the President of Italy (Bills Backers) and a get-right game Monday night at the Falcons.   (00:00) Intro(03:35) Blaming the “Cold Front” uniforms(14:09) Hellos/Goodbyes…Kincaid, Shaq Thompson, Milano, T. Johnson, and Tre(23:38) Recapping conversation with Lino Gabbiano, President of Bills Backers Italy

Adam and Bella begin by telling Bills fans how to “calm yer farm” and not worry about their 4-0 squad. We recap the victory over the Saints, the difference special teams makes (or doesn’t) and what worries are actually legitimate. Not Legit: Josh Allen tossing one INT. Legit: Punters, kickers, and Tyler Bass, MIA.Chapters  (00:00) Intro(01:11) Not Worried: 4-0(13:16) Actual Worries: Run D, Special Teams(24:48) Bills Backers Bar Report: Steny’s, Milwaukee Wisconsin 

Co-hosts Bella and James lay down the facts on victories over bad teams (Dolphins) and previewing worse teams (Saints) with Adam away getting married. They discuss our lovely 3-man tight end setup, the 3rd down D, and how not to worry. Josh Allen take the wheel.(00:00) Intro(01:11) James Cook’s Brilliance(11:44) Tight End Beauties(20:11) 3rd Down D? Don’t worry Me.

Adam gives a brief post-wedding recap of the Jets game, the new K-ball kicking conundrum, and gives his thoughts on Thursday's matchup than Dolphins. Then, he interviews Lino Gabbiano, President of Bills Backers Italy. His love affair with the Bills started with a workbook from 1984, struggling to watch games in the 80's and 90's, and using the word "mafia" in Italy. Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:00) Getting Married, Bills Win, Dolphins Preview (10:56) Lino Interview: Italy Bills Backers President (32:45) Lino: What Italian fans Argue Over(38:52) Lino: Using the word "mafia" in Italy(43:38) Lino: Lightning RoundItaly Bills Backers Info:President: Lino GabbianoFacebook Page: Buffalo Bills Backers Italy Bar: Sede Centoundici Circus Castellanza, ItalyBar Address: Via Giacomo Binda, 14, 21053 Castellanza VA, Italy

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills historic comeback over the Ravens, discuss why James LEFT THE GAME, and detail all the good behavoir from Josh Allen, and the not so good fan behavior. It's as big as a Week 1 victory can be, and Adam learns a new Gen Z term "T Break".Chapters:(00:44) James Left the Game and Asks for Forgiveness (15:40) Top 6 Losers, Drunk Fans, Drake the Gambler(32:00) Generational Differences: “T Break”(48:15) Josh the Disciplined

Adam, Bella, and James recap a Hard Knocks with no news, and some cringe Gen-Z content. We discuss Josh Allen's Lombardi visualization, and Kyle Brandt forgets Hailee Steinfeld. Plus, do the Ravens have the best roster in the league? And whose kicker is worse? (00:40) Hard Knocks, Nice. Nothing Happened. (17:12) Kyle Brandt loves “your wife”(28:00) Song of the Summer: Techno Marv?(29:51) Ravens at Bills Preview

Adam, Bella, and James recap Hard Knocks episode 4, talk about the return of an awkward Sean McDermott, AJ Epenesa feels like poop, and we discuss why exactly Jordan Poyer is taking a spot on the practice squad. Plus, most exciting players for 2025, and who would win in a cage match: Ed Oliver, Dion Dawkins, AJ Epenesa, or Josh?Chapters(00:00) Intro(02:48) Most Exciting Bills for 2025(32:11) 3 Favorite Hard Knocks Quotes

Adam, Bella, and James recap the latest episode of Hard Knocks, talk about that birdwatching scene, and guess who Sean McDermott is worried about. And...Matt Milano speaks, a stinker in Chicago, and Josh Allen does improv.(2:20) Hard Knocks Episode 3 Review(6:52) McDermott Calling Our Vets...Who Exactly?(26:30) James Cook III Nickname Vote

Adam and Bella, recap the best episode of Hard Knocks (so far). Is McDermott a better coach than Marv? QB rooms are so embarrassing, and we touch on the cost of subscribing to all those streaming services. (1:09) Hard Knocks Episode 2 Review(8:52) McDermott vs. Marv(29:13) James Cook, Permanent RB

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills inaugural episode on Hard Knocks. The scooters, the weird old men at Training Camp, Benford and Tre, and wait...can you have a compelling show without any tension? (00:00) Hard Knocks (10:00) Episode 1 Top Moments (18:17) Generational Differences (feat. Christian Benford)(27:35) Making James Cook Interesting

Adam, James, and Bella dig into the Thursday's draft but begin with ranking the offseason storylines. As James Cook gets needless attention, what will Beane do in the draft? (4:29) Offseason Draft-a-Palooza(38:00) Best Thing I Learned About Football this Week(54:14) Draft?! There’s a Draft Thursday!

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills loss to the Ravens, McDermott’s 4th down troubles, Joe Brady’s funhouse horror play call, and talk about the reality check on a un-explosive offense. We also discuss the philosophy of “once a Pro Bowler, always a Pro Bowler”, and did the clock font on SNF get smaller?      (00:00) Bills/Chiefs Recap (14:58) If This Game was a Movie (21:23) Not Watching the Super Bowl & Free Agent Outlook

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills big win vs. the Ravens, McDermott's pride, and the sheer pride we're feeling for the City and the fans. Uncles included. (00:00) Ravens Recap (22:00) Last word on Lamar (for now) (27:11) Questionable Calls (32:50) The City of Winners    

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills wildcard win over the Broncos, discuss Ty Johnson's catch (and fashion), give out weekly grades, and preview the massive Divisional Reound matchup vs. Lamar and the Ravens. (00:00) Intro (12:35) Ty Johnson & Player Fashion (16:54) Weekly Grades (20:27) Romo's Struggles (32:14) Bills/Ravens Preview

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills loss to the Pats (who also lost), preview the matchup vs. the Broncos, and talk about all their recent Bills run-ins and the players and coaches currently on Cameo.     (00:00) Pats Recap & Reid Ferguson Tribute (16:13) Broncos/Bills History (23:33) Wild Card Preview

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills destruction of the Jets, recap our favorite (a safety!) moments, and Bella gives a comprehensive review of "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma". We also discuss our playoff hopes and fears, Romo's brain, and Adam learns about "booty cheeks". (00:00) Bills Jets Recap (17:35) We Ended Aaron Rodgers (22:48) "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" Review (37:55) If This Game Was a Movie

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills sloppy win over the Pats, the best RB nicknames, Alex Van Pelt's weight, and... was Mack Hollins drinking apple juice? We also discuss the playoff picture, and look forward to Wild Card and *gasp* Divisional Playoff games    (00:00) Intro (08:30) Playoff Outlook (22:31) Running Back Nicknames (27:55) Five Rando Observations

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills win over the Lions, we review an Anchor Bar (in Texas?!) and praise Josh Allen for being pretty good at football. (00:00) Bills/Lions Recap (10:44) Dan Campbell is Not Smart (16:13) McDermott's Mantra (24:40) If This Game was a Movie

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills loss to the Rams and McDermott’s insane decisions. We get a guest report of the So-Fi experience, and talk about angry/frustrated Josh. Oh, and we're at the Lions for what might be the game of the year pt2. (00:30) Rams-Bills Recap (08:23) The Timeout (17:39) Report from So-Fi (27:18) Tom Brady's Excitement (45:10) If This Game Was a Movie

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills biggest win of the season vs. the Chiefs. We discuss the sheer joy of watching this game, the ballsy 4th and 2 call, and Adam reviews "Dion Dawkins' Buffalo Schnow Crunch" cereal. (00:00) Chiefs Recap (16:13) Post-Game Stats with Bella (19:27) Cereal Review: Dion’s Schnow Crunch

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills win over the Colts, discuss the game's connection to the Great British Baking Show, and we make the Grammys relevant again by giving each Record of the Year an NFL story. 00:57 Bills over Colts 08:48 If This Game Was a Movie 23:40 The Grammys: NFL Edition 42:01: Chiefs at Bills Preview

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills emotional victory over the Dolphins, James apologies to Coach McDermott, and we talk about If This Game Was a Movie It Would Be...and we preview Week 10 at the Colts.

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills win over the Titans, (00:00) give our working Amari Cooper nicknames (26:09) and reflect on Tyler Bass' interesting week (30:53). Call for listeners! Are you or someone you know in need of Bills Mafia Therapy? Is your cousin a screamer? Uncle won't come out of the garage after a loss? Have an idiot co-worker who keeps bringing up those '90-94 Super Bowls? We'll help solve your issue. Call our Mafia Therapy Fan helpline at 716-222-3749 and leave us a voicemail.

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills win over the Jets, (00:30) Adam provides "The Rant: Aaron Rodgers edition" (4:36) the crew gives credit to Ray Davis and the Defense, and we dive into Amari Cooper as our new WR1 (17:37). Also, we rate Josh Allen's use of teh word "tails" and whether the McDonald's Chicken Big Mac is any good (34:31).

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills loss to the Texans, (01:02) McDermott/Brady problems (13:13) how we should or should not panic for the games ahead (23:22), Adam talks about his experience at NRG stadium, including the on-field marachi band (25:39) and The Rant: Texans edition (38:30).

Adam, Bella, and James recap the Bills loss to the Ravens, (00:56) McDermott’s 4th down troubles, Joe Brady’s funhouse horror play call, and talk about the reality check on a un-explosive offense. We also discuss the philosophy of “once a Pro Bowler, always a Pro Bowler” (18:26) and did the clock font on SNF get smaller? (29:43)    

Adam, Bella, and James recap a three-phase destruction of the Jags, how Josh is embracing the obvious pass, and James reports back from the Ralph. For no apparent reason, the Mafia is jumping into piles of cans. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:40) James' Tailgate Report (26:18) Bills at Ravens Preview Call for listeners! Are you or someone you know in need of Bills Mafia Therapy? Is your cousin a screamer? Uncle won't come out of the garage after a loss? Have an your idiot co-worker who keeps bringing up those '90-94 Super Bowls? We'll help solve your issue. Call our Mafia Therapy Fan helpline at 716-222-3749 and leave us a voicemail.

Adam, Bella, and James preview the Monday Night matchup vs. the other Josh Allen, dive into a quiz about Jaguars (real and fictional) and Adam does his best Stephen A. Smith in "The Rant: Jacksonville Edition." Chapters (00:00) Intro (3:09) Bills vs. Jags Preview (16:00) Quiz Show: Jaguars (Real and Fictional) (22:33) The Rant, Jacksonville edition Call for Listeners! Are you or someone you know in need of Bills Mafia Therapy? Is your cousin a screamer? Uncle won't come out of the garage after a loss? Have an your idiot co-worker who keeps bringing up those '90-94 Super Bowls? We'll help solve your issue.Call our Mafia Therapy Fan helpline at 716-222-3749 and leave us a voicemail.

Adam, Bella, and James review all the mixed emotions of the Bills 31-10 victory in Miami. We talk about Tua, the endless unsung heroes of the Bills defense, and review the leather-clad announcers of Amazon Prime's broadcast. Call for listeners! Are you or someone you know in need of Bills Mafia Therapy? Is your cousin a screamer? Uncle won't come out of the garage after a loss? Have an your idiot co-worker who keeps bringing up those '90-94 Super Bowls? We'll help solve your issue.Call our Mafia Therapy Fan helpline at 716-222-3749 and leave us a voicemail. (00:00) Intro (8:20) Josh's 139yds were plenty (12:30) Mike McDonald might not be smart (18:03) The 101 on J'Marcus Ingram (22:12) Al Michaels and Amazon Prime's report card

Adam and Bella recap the Bills shaky week 1 victory with: Josh Allen's injury, learning about Casey Toohill and Brandon Codrington (real players!) the pros and cons of NFL Sunday Ticket, and how many more years we have to suffer through Peyton Manning commercials. (00:00) Intro (02:28) Welcome Back, Football (15:20) Brandson Codrington, returner (18:55) This Week in Useful-Useless Numbers (24:12) "Don't Blink" and Other Dumb Football Phrases

Adam, Bella, and James predict the letter grade for the upcoming Bills season, we give unpopular opinions based on I Think You Should Leave, (the sketch show) and we play a Quiz Show "4 Things You Didn't Need to Know about the Arizona Cardinals". Chapters: (00:00) Intro (12:00) Highmark Stadium Update (21:30) I Think You Should Leave's Unpopular Bills Opinions (31:38) What the hell is 12 personnel? (34:12) Cardinals at Bills Preview (40:27) Quiz Show: 4 Things You Didn't Need to Know about the Arizona Cardinals