Buckets And Dans Sportsland: Recent Episodes
Bill O'Hare
A Buffalo sports-centric podcast reborn. Buckets and Dan started as a college radio show back in 2012 while attending SUNY Cortland.
🚨2024 NFL Draft Special 🚨Ian Valentino joins us at 16:30 Greg Thompsett of Cover1 at 107:00Anthony Prohaska at 123:00At 146:00 we begin our Mock Draft special. A collaboration of insiders/reporters accross the country. Our final episode. Thank you!
🚨Emergency Episode 🚨 (59 if you are counting). We are joined IN STUDIO (Hannon’s cold garage) by friend and NATIONAL CHAMPION QB ZAC BOYES of Cortland Football. We then finish up with a general life (dad life) update. We complain about the Sabres and deliver hope about the Bills. Western New York Pride! Cortland Pride!
Episode 58!!! It’s Buckets 32nd birthday! B & D are back for a very special show. We answer ALL of your questions including Sabres, MLB playoffs and so much more! We finish up with a deep dive on the 3-2 Buffalo Bills. Could it be our last show?! Never know…ENJOY!
YES! We are back! Buckets and Dan get you caught up on all the important stuff in their lives before a comprehensive breakdown of WNY’s most iconic golf tournament (#ThePepper). This very well could be our last episode so we hope you enjoy.
We are joined by two great guests in this one! Barstool Sports “Frank the Tank” joins us to discuss his upcoming trip to Buffalo for this Sunday’s wild card matchup. Clay Ferraro of WPLG-Miami gives us a comprehensive breakdown of all things Dolphins as well. And of course, we answer all of your questions and give some predictions of our own. Go Bills!!!
We are BACK! Its time for a Bills Mid-season review. Buckets and Dan give comprehensive analysis of the Bills and the NFL through nIne weeks! It’s also Cortaca Week! B & D preview this weekend’s EPIC battle at Yankee Stadium between the unbeaten Red Dragons and Bombers. Cortland starting QB and Ken-Ton native Zac Boyes re-joins the show for a great interview! Enjoy! Go Bills! Go Red Dragons!!!
Episode 53: The (Married Boys are BACK). This time around we give a comprehensive recap of Bills Rams while previewing Bills Titans and beyond. We interview Villanova WR coach and Cortland legend to learn more about former Nova CB and current Buffalo Bill Christian Benford. Must listen. Enjoy and Go Bills!
A look back at what was another special weekend. Buckets, Dan, and team captains Mike Licata + Pat Cahill break down the events that lead to a consecutive Team Cahill victory. A major trade is also announced toward the end of the show.
The episode all pepper fanatics have been waiting for! A comprehensive breakdown and preview of the 2022 Pepper coming this weekend from Seneca Hickory Stick and Diamond Hawk golf course. Will team Cahill remain champions?
Buckets and Dan break down the NFL draft IN DETAIL and host a COUNTRY WIDE MOCK draft with writers from various NFL cities.
WE ARE BACK! Jam-Packed episode! We start with some critical Bills off-season talk before answering YOUR questions. Mike Licata joins us for an in-depth Final Four preview before Buckets and Dan give a comprehensive MLB season preview loaded with predictions. Enjoy!
Episode 48 - BILLS V CHEIFS PREVIEW. And your Q & A. We also preview the game with Matt Verderame of Fansided. We brought it - buckle up and enjoy. AND GO BILLS.
WE. ARE. BACK. Buckets and Dan answer your questions before a comprehensive breakdown of this weekend’s Wild Card matchup between the Bills and the Patriots. The boys also talk NFL playoffs and review their preseason prediction. Enjoy! And Go Bills!!!
Thanksgiving Special!! Buckets and Dan catch up on all current sports events before we have special guest Mike Licata break down the world of College Basketball. Buckets and Dan then do a deep dive on the recent struggles of the Buffalo Bills before we preview and predict their game vs New Orleans Thursday night! Enjoy!
We are….BACK! Buckets and Dan break down the first four weeks of the Bills season and get you ready for Sunday Night in Kansas City. Dan is also joined by Chiefs reporter Matt Verderame of Fansided to break down the their 2-2 start to the season. All that and a GREAT Q&A! Enjoy!
WE ARE BACK! All things Bills leading up to the iconic Super Bowl Run. Dan has you covered on all things Bills v Steelers. Plus more NFL predications. Buckets has you covered on all things around the league + fantasy football. LETS … GOOO! The return…
The Pepper Review! We look back at the iconic weekend in Clymer NY and speak with Captain Licata as well as all the winners from Team Cahill. What a show!!!
Buckets and Dan return to preview the 2021 Pepper Golf Tournament. Interviews with both Captain Licata and Captain Cahill. Enjoy! 🌶🌶🌶
Buckets and Dan are BACK to discuss everything there is to know about the 2021 NFL Draft. Â Besides talking about the Bills needs and who they think Buffalo will go with in the first round, they also discuss the main points of the draft as a whole, give a predictive top ten, give some sleeper late round prospects they like, and much more!
The Finale. One. Last. Show. Our biggest and best Q + A (12:00). Sabres legend Danny Gare is our final RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast From The Past (41:00). We then wrap up the fantastic Buffalo Bills season and provide our perspective on what’s next before our closing. We sincerely appreciate our listeners throughout this magical forty episode journey. Enjoy!
Super Bowl Bills?!? We have you covered front to back on this week’s Bills/Chiefs AFC Championship matchup! After our Q&A, Buckets and Dan give their opinions on Sunday’s game. Tom Martin, former sports reporter of WIVB-Buffalo and KCTV-Kansas City joins us for a detailed analysis of the Chiefs. (1:05:00)
Loaded show! We start with your questions before Nathan Leaman, Head Coach of U.S National Junior Hockey Team joins us to discuss their epic run to a gold medal last week (24:35). We then preview Saturday’s divisional round showdown vs the Baltimore Ravens before Bills legend Brian Moorman joins us to talk past and present in an awesome interview (104:05). Enjoy and Go Bills!
We start with your questions before a comprehensive break down of Wild Card Weekend. Kevin Bowen of Indy’s 1075 The Fan and Andrew Walker of Colts.com join us for a detailed look on how the Colts matchup against the Bills this Saturday. Enjoy!
We’re closing 2020 with a BANG. Episode 36 is the Hannon Birthday/NYE Special! We begin by reflecting on some of our favorite episodes and moments before answering YOUR questions. Kenmore West alumni and current UB football assistant coaches Mike Peters and Adam Fron join us at 25:30 to discuss their respective journeys and their current roles in the program. We then discuss the Bills/NFL playoffs. Our show finished with a fantastic interview with former Buffalo Bills tight end Jay Riemersma (129:30). Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Buckets and Dan bring the FACTS in this Christmas Eve Special. We answer all of you questions before discussing everything Buffalo Bills. Former UB legend quarterback Drew Willy is our blast from the past. Enjoy!
Episode 34! After a fun Q&A, friend of the show and former Buffalo Bills tackle John Fina joins us to discuss the success of the team and specifically the offensive line (24:30). We then preview this Saturday’s Bills vs Broncos matchup.
Episode 33 is a WNY High School Special! We interview two of WNY's top senior athletes. Katherine Jacobia (13:41), a senior field hockey star at Amherst High School joins us to discuss her team's magical run to a section championship this year. Katherine was named first team All-WNY and is currently a semi-finalist for the Buffalo News fall female athlete of the year. We then preview this Sunday night's marquee matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers before a fantastic interview with Lew Port's standout basketball player Roddy Gayle (45:30). Roddy has been a top player in WNY over the past few years and recently committed to play at Ohio State. Roddy speaks about his journey through basketball and about why Ohio State was the right decision for him. Enjoy!!
We begin with our traditional humorous Q & A before previewing Monday’s Bills vs Niners showdown. Jonah Bronstein joins us this week for an in-depth discussion regarding UB football and basketball (37:43). Enjoy!
The Thanksgiving Special! Dan and Buckets discuss what they have to be thankful for, while also welcoming on their fiancé's for a "Best Things about Thanksgiving" Mt. Rushmore.  They also have a great discussions with Mets beat writer Michael Baron, and award winning author Mac Bledsoe, father of former Buffalo Bills' quarterback Drew Bledsoe.  On top of that, the duo breaks down this weekend's matchup for the Bills vs the Chargers, as well much more!  Enjoy! And Happy Thanksgiving to your and your family!
We did not hold back on episode 30! We are joined by two fantastic guests this week. Jerry Sullivan joins us for a very fun interview (35:15). Our Buffalo sports blast from the past is Quinn Early! He chats with us about his days in Buffalo and the interesting things he is up to now. (1:26:15) Enjoy!
EPISODE 29!!! Jim Abbott joins us to talk about this weekend’s Masters (18:15). Buckets and Dan then give an in-depth, comprehensive breakdown of this week’s Bills/Cardinals matchup. We then dive into some fantasy football talk with PFF’s Ian Hartitz (1:00:00). ENJOY!
After our traditional Q & A, we talk take a deep look at the Buffalo Bills with Bruce Nolan (26:00). Marist College assistant basketball coach Serge Clement also joins us to discuss his rise through the coaching ranks, among other fun stories (51:48). We then provide our preview of this week’s Bills/Seahawks matchup. Enjoy!
Packed show! We start by answering YOUR questions before doing our weekly Buffalo Bills recap/preview (20:00). UB Football head strength and conditioning coach Matthew Gildersleeve is our guest this week in a must listen interview. (43:20) Enjoy!
Buckets and Dan dive through all of today’s important sports topics before previewing this week’s Bills vs Jets game. Former Nichols and UB basketball standout Will Regan is our Buffalo Sports Blast from the past (30:26) Enjoy!
Buckets and Dan start with some #QandA4BandD - Craig Morgan joins the show to discuss Buffalo’s signing of Taylor Hall (19:12). Buckets and Dan then talk Bills football as they review the loss in Tennessee and preview Monday’s game vs the Chiefs! Enjoy!
SURPRISE EPISODE! On a Monday! Buckets and Dan give you their keys and predictions on tomorrow’s Bills vs Titans Tuesday showdown! Enjoy!
HUGE SHOW! Buckets and Dan update you on everything Bills, NFL, NBA, and much more. Scott Wheeler of The Athletic joins the show to break down the Buffalo Sabres draft pick of Jack Quinn and beyond (15:04). Afterwards, Buckets and Dan talk with Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach and Cortland graduate Derek Lalonde. Coach Lalonde speaks on his career and delivers fantastic stories about the NHL bubble and what it was like to hoist the Stanley Cup. Enjoy!
Huge Show ! After an entertaining opening Pat Malacaro joins the show to talk MLB playoffs (19:20). Buckets + Dan give you their #Bills vs #Raiders preview/prediction at 39:26. The legendary Tim Graham joins the show for a great interview at 56:25. ENJOY!
HUGE SHOW! Buckets + Dan start by answering your questions. Cameron DaSilva of USA Today Rams Wire then joins us to break down the Bills vs Rams matchup. Buckets and Dan then break down their keys to the game and what to look for ahead of the Bills game Sunday. Finally, we end with a great conversation with former Bill Jerry Ostroski. Enjoy!
Buckets and Dan are BACK and will be dropping on Thursdays moving forward. Â In this episode we have Ace Vetrano previewing the US Open, as well as an awesome discussion with Buffalo Bisons GM (and SUNY Cortland grad) Anthony Sprague. Â Thursdays also provide a great day to talk Bills, as we recap the week one win over the Jets, and preview this week's battle against the Miami Dolphins. Â Our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past to end the show is former heavyweight boxer "Baby" Joe Mesi! Enjoy!
After a week off, Buckets and Dan are BACK with a loaded Bills season preview. Â Plenty to talk about as they start with this weekend's season opener vs the Jets, before diving into some player prop over/unders. Â They then discuss what is being over hyped and under hyped, as well as what they dup is looking forward to seeing most this season. Â Predictions on the Bills' final record is followed by Buckets taking on friend of the show Dan Muscarella in a "Bills Season Opener" trivia segment, and the show wraps up with some team over/unders. Â Enjoy!
A little bit of everything! We start with some #QandA4B&D before welcoming on Michelle Magdziuk (26:45), of FantasyPros and Ballblast: a Fantasy Football Podcast, to get you ready for your upcoming drafts.We then talk some golf with our good friend Ace Vetrano (59:19) before former Buffalo Bill, and three time super bowl starting guard, John Davis joins us as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:13:51).Enjoy!
Another episode slammed with content as we discuss the NHL and NBA playoffs before welcoming on Buffalo Bisons' archivist and curator John Boutet (28:21) to discuss his incredible collection of Buffalo sports memorabilia, and how his passion first started. Â We then talk some hockey with Sportsnet's Jeff Marek (45:45), including what teams might blow it up now that they have been eliminated early from postseason play, and what he thinks the Sabres' first off-season move should be. Â Joining us for our Mt. Rushmore this week is WGR550's Brian Kozial and ESPN Ithaca's Nick Karski, as we each draft our top sports play-by-play announcers of all time (59:35). Â Finally, we finish it up by interviewing former Sabre J.P. Dumont as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:30:12). Â Make sure to head to bucketsanddan.com as t-shirts are now on sale. Enjoy!
A little bit of everything since we are in the meat and potatoes of the COVID-19 sports season. Â We start with some Bills talk, with each of us providing our thoughts on the latest extensions, as well as the three players we are most excited to hear about about as training camp continues with the first full day of pads taking place today. Â We follow that up with two great segments as we welcome on Guru Gray to discuss the beginning of the NBA playoffs, and then our good friend Jay Moser hops on to talk about his new hockey betting site, puckluck.com, as well as giving us some locks heading into tonight's NHL action. Â Dan then talks more in depth on a few Bills topics with Cover 1 Buffalo's Greg Tompsett, followed by a very entertaining trivia segment, and Mt. Rushmore of Sports Records. Â Finally, we welcome on Buffalo Bisons' legend Jeff Manto as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past, Â Enjoy!
The play in round for the NHL is in the books, and we give our predictions for the first round including who we think reaches the Stanley Cup finals. Â We then recap the PGA Championship with Ace Vetrano and Dan Keem during our Hole in One segment (28:48), followed by a great conversation with WGR550's Sal Capaccio to talk all things Bills related (51:17). Â Steve Mathes of The Bills Guys podcast, along with friend of the program Brendan Graham, then join for a very fun Mt. Rushmroe segment in which we each build an offensive skill position roster comrised of all-time Buffalo Bills players (1:15:30). Â Finally, we welcome on former Buffalo Bills LT Chris Hairston as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:34:00). Â All this, Tre White, the Buffalo Blue Jays, and much more! Enjoy!
We start with yet another BREAKING news segment as Dan tells us about his huge weekend.  We then discuss sports being back, including an all-time rant from Dan regarding his beloved Mets, before our resident NBA experts Jim Doyle and Zach Bouley join us for an NBA round-table to discuss the return of basketball (21:21).  NBA reporter Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report then hops on the pod to discuss more of the NBA return, including which players and teams to watch for as the playoff picture becomes clearer (48:09).  We then mix it up a bit with our weekly Hole in One segment as Ace Vetrano is accompanied by Dan Keem to discuss the upcoming weekend’s PGA championship, the year’s first major, and we get best bets from each of our local experts (1:12:54).  We then welcome our fiance’s on for a special Mt. Rushmore segment, as we discuss the Mt. Rushmore of wedding songs (1:33:46).  We wrap it up this week with Damone Brown, a Buffalo native who starred at the University of Syracuse before spending four years in the NBA, and is currently the head basketball coach of Bryant and Stratton College, as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:54:05).
Another packed show! Â MLB is back (for now), there is a new NHL team, and the NFL agreed on a process to return, so we tackle those topics and more in the resurgence of our #QandA4BandD segment (6:26). Â With the NHL returning this weekend, our playoff predictions are now on record as we go through each matchup of the qualifying round (19:29). Â Reid Wilkins of Global News and 630CHED in Edmonton then joins us to talk about the process of the NHL choosing their Western Conference hub city, and how the Oilers match up in their qualifying round tilt vs the Blackhawks (37:06). Â We then have some golf talk with our resident golf expert Ace Vetrano in our Hole in One with Ace segment. quickly recapping the 3M Open before previewing this upcoming weekend's WGC (1:06:38). Â We continue with golf as The Pepper captains, Mike Licata and Pat Cahill, recap this past weekend's festivities (1:19:07). Â A very entertaining Mt. Rushmore this week with our friends from @MtRushmore716, Nick Phillips and Adam Fron, as we debate and choose our top TV show theme songs (1:33:32). Â We wrap up the show with former Buffalo Sabre and 18 year NHL veteran Grant Ledyard as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:59:48). Â Enjoy!
Over three hours of content! Do not get overwhelmed, pace yourselves, soak it in, we are jam packed this week.  Baseball starts this week, and we go through each division predicting our winners and go on record with our world series picks.  Plenty of golf talk as our weekly Hole in One with Ace segment returns (18:05) with Ace Vetrano giving his thoughts on this past weekend’s Memorial Tournament, followed by team captains Mike Licata and Pat Cahill joining us for a preview of this weekend’s local annual Pepper tournament (32:39).  We then dive back into baseball with the former voice of the Bisons and current Toronto Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Ben Wagner (54:52), and then perhaps our biggest get ever, ESPN baseball play-by-play announcer Jon “Boog” Sciambi (2:23:05) .  After some Mets trivia (1:32:42), and a very fun Mt. Rushmore building starting rotations consisting of only post 2000’s pitchers (1:45:23), we welcome on former Bisons manager Marty Brown as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the (2:47:19). Do not miss any of it!
Another mixed bag of topics before sports heat up in the coming weeks. Â Our resident golf expert Ace Vetrano stops in to discuss this past weekend's tournament, as well as give his thoughts on the upcoming Memorial Tournament, in our first of many, Hole in one with Ace segment (11:37). Â We then welcome back two of our favorite guests as Coach Nasca and Coach Simon return to the pod as we discuss our Mt. Rushmore of sports movies (34:03). Â After that, I surprise Buckets with a Bills trivia segment as he takes on good friends Dan Muscarella and Cory Martin (1:13:12), and we finish off with former Bills tight end Tim Euhus as our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past (1:19:53).
A mixed bag of topics in this episode, but we start the show with BREAKING NEWS from Buckets. Â We then hop around a bit with a #QandA4BandD before welcoming on former Texas Tech standout, and recent Washington Nationals signing, Brian Klein (24:59). Â Co-owner of FC Buffalo, and NBC Sports writer, Nick Mendola then joins us to talk about how the club is handling the pandemic and what they are doing to fight social injustice (46:19). Â Dan's wonderful girlfriend Cassie, and our good friend Nick Phillips, then hop on for a Mt. Rushmore segment in which each person tries to create their best breakfast order. Â Finally, we close the show with one of your favorite interviews to date, as we chat with former Buffalo Bills left tackle John Fina and his son Bruno Fina, who will be playing football at UCLA in the fall, for our "RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" (1:23:58). Â Enjoy!
Sabres, NHL draft, and MUCH more!  After sharing our thoughts on the MLB shortened season and the interesting rule changes that will take place, we debate whether Cam Newton signing with the Patriots should strike fear in the Bills’ fan base.  We then welcome on NHL writer Joe Yerdon (21:07) to discuss the Sabres front office moves and overall state of the organization.  Afterward, we discuss the insane NHL draft lottery scenario that played out Friday night with Scott Wheeler of The Athletic (50:21), as well as what prospects the Sabres will be looking at with their 8th overall pick.  Our Mt. Rushmore this week is one we hope does not get us in trouble at home, as we draft the “things to never say to your girlfriend or wife” with our good friends Ryan Meissner and Cory Martin (1:32:08).  We close out the show with a very fun RE McNamara “Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past as former Sabre Patrick Kaleta joins us to discuss what the toll of being an NHL agitator took on his body, and we relive some great memories from throughout his career (1:50:16).  Enjoy!
Another special episode as we relive our college glory days and welcome on several guests from SUNY Cortland athletics. Â Former men's basketball player and current associate head coach Maurice Kearney joins the podcast to discuss how his unique playing time at Cortland led to his transition into coaching (6:35). Â Survivor 39 winner, and former intramural basketball teammate, Tommy Sheehan then comes on for a Mt. Rushmore of things to bring on a desert island (33:53). Â Former C-State quarterback, and current Cincinnati Bengals QB Coach, Dan Pitcher then joins us to relive his Central New York days and how he has climbed the ranks in the NFL Â (58:26). Â We close the show with two fun interviews highlighting the past and future of Red Dragon athletics. Â Former baseball player Kyle Dimino entertains us with his thoughts on a variety of topics (1:21:52), and recent WNY standout athlete Zac Boyes talks with us about why he chose to play football at Cortland this fall, and much more (1:36:43). Â Enjoy!
A special episode as we focus on WNY high school athletics.  After discussing our own joys of coaching, we welcome Frank Wolf (17:51) of WNY athletics to discuss how he got started covering high school sports, and how he has expanded his brand into broadcasting local games.  We are then joined by Coach Mark Simon and Coach Paul Nasca (39:47) for a very fun Mt. Rushmore segment where each of us tries to compile the best 4-man tag team of professional wrestlers. Good friend and current head varsity football coach of the Timon Tigers, Joe Licata (1:25:42), then talks to us about his path from high school standout to starting QB at the University at Buffalo, and how that has now transitioned into coaching.  Finally, our RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past is former St. Joe’s, UB, and Buffalo Bills football player, Naaman Roosvelt (1:50:47), who discusses his path from the city of Buffalo to the NFL.  Enjoy!
It is another loaded episode as we focus on the current state of the Buffalo Sabres. Â After breaking down our own thoughts, we reach out to Die by the Blade managing editor and Sabres beat writer, Chad DeDominicis, to discuss what needs to be done both on and off the ice to turn the Sabres in the right direction (23:26). Â WGR's Brayton Wilson, producer of The Howard Simon Show, and Kenmore West varsity hockey coach (and good friend) Corey Lloyd then hop on the podcast for a special Mt. Rushmore, as they join Buckets and Dan for a four team snake draft to construct the best 3 on 3 hockey team compiled only of current and past Sabres (1:02:00). Â Finally, our Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past is former Sabre goaltender, and current broadcaster, Martin Biron. Â Marty chats with us for over an hour to reflect on his memories of the 2006 playoff run, his fight vs Ray Emery, as well as why we should be optimistic about the current Sabres roster (1:27:00). Â Enjoy!
We are heavy hitting with content in episode 5! MLB writer Tim Britton joins the show (19:21) to discuss the negotiations between the MLB owners and players and whether he thinks there will be a season this year, and our RE McNamara "Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" this week is former Buffalo Bills all-pro full back Sam Gash (1:22:07). Â We also have a Mt. Rushmore of trades by Buffalo sports teams (53:44), and our weekly #QandA4BandD (4:48) where we talk about a variety of topics such as Alexander Ovechkin's all time goal chase, and which decade would we choose to be a sports fan and why, and much more! Â Hope you enjoy!
Episode 4 of Buckets and Dan is loaded! We begin with our #QandA4BandD segment (6:21) which brings us through a variety of topics from Andrew Luck, to favorite bank holidays. Local connoisseurs, and experts of the esteemed chicken wing, Pat Moran and Sean Dungan join us for our Mount Rushmore of local wing establishments (28:33). In the second half of our show we conduct our first ever trivia challenge (1:02:12), and former Bills QB Rob Johnson joins the show for our weekly blast from the past segment (1:06:46). Enjoy!
A very special episode as we break down the entire 10 part documentary of ESPN's Last Dance. Â From Jordan, to Krauss, to Rodman, to Phil Jackson, and everything in-between, the guys discuss the highlights of the documentary that has brought the world together at a time when it needed it most. Â They touch on the lasting legacy of Jordan and the 90's Bulls, discuss who came out on top and who looked the worst, and also talk about some hypothetical situations that could have changed the history for certain individuals. Â Buckets and Dan are also joined by some friends and local NBA guru's to draft some teams compiled only of retired NBA players that never won an NBA championship, several of whom happened to cross paths with the Bulls during their dynasty. Â Finally, former Chicago Bull and member of the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls NBA championship team, Rusty Larue, joins the podcast to discuss his wild athletic career to reach the NBA, what it was like to be part of one of the greatest teams of all time, Â and talk about what he thought of Jordan as a teammate. Â Hope you enjoy! Make sure to follow us on twitter (@bucketsanddan) to leave feedback on the episode, provide topics for next week, and vote on which starting five you liked best!
Another jam packed show as we provide a little more of our own thoughts, on top of some great interviews. Â We introduce two segments, #QandA4BandD (10:45) to hit on all topics sent in from fans, and our 716 Mt. Rushmore (53:06) where we have special guests come on to have a four man draft of our favorite Buffalo professional sports athlete. Â We also have outstanding interviews, with WGR's Jeremy White, co-host of the Howard Simon Morning Show, entering "The Land" to talk about the Bills schedule; and Von Lassiter, head high school coach of Buffalo Bills 5th round pick Jake Fromm to discuss the newest member to the Bills quarterback room. Â Finally, this week's "RE McNamara Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past" guest is former University at Buffalo Head Football Coach Turner Gill! Coach Gill takes us back to his time at UB, and coaching career after. Â Hope you enjoy! Make sure to rate and subscribe!
Buckets and Dan are BACK! Jam packed show featuring interviews with The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia to discuss the Bills draft, Oregon State WR Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Kefense Hynson to discuss Bills 6th round pick WR Isaiah Hodgins, Georgia Southern Head Coach Chad Ludsford to talk about the other Bills 6th round pick K Tyler Bass, and a MONSTER interview as former Buffalo Sabre Dixon Ward drops by to be the inaugural "Buckets and Dan Buffalo Sports Blast from the Past." Â
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