If the Walls Could Talk in Buffalo: Recent Episodes
Don Purdy and Josh Cormier
Brian Polian shares some of his behind-the-scenes view of the Bills Super Bowl years. From there we discuss his journey from Buffalo to Notre Dame to Athletic Director at John Carroll University (and his reconnection to Buffalo...in a way).
The recent Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee sits down with Josh and Don to talk about breaking into the NFL and his tremendous Bills career, including most memorable teammates and plays.
An incredible football success story from Undrafted FA w/ the Bills to a Day One Free Agent, Super Bowl Champion and University of Tennessee standout, Jabari Greer shares why Buffalo was his perfect landing spot.
Former Bills LB/DE IK Enemkpali takes us from his home country of Nigeria to playing Friday Night Lights Texas high school football. His journey leads him to Louisiana Tech then the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills - in just 24 hours!
Derek recalls his Bills career and the challenges of adjusting to NFL as a Tight End. We also look back at other interesting TE's who've played in Buffalo!
The former Buffalo Tight End Coach and Founder of FirstDown Playbook breaks down the position that all Bills fans are talking about. Charlie also shares his own football journey including his time as position coach for Kevin Everett.
- The award-winning podcast host takes us through his career including covering this year's Buffalo Bills.
From Thurman Thomas (and one notable before him) to the current era, Josh and Don look back at the most interesting RBs in Buffalo Bills history.
A sneak preview of features in the new stadium and how Bills Mafia compares to other pro venues on game days.
Matt breaks down his experience, including how MMA helped him fight clean and hard for the best Buffalo Bills angles.
Part One of Don and Josh recalling their personal perspectives at One Bills Drive as Bills General Managers arrived and left.
Lee breaks down some the biggest plays from his Buffalo Bills career in which he stands 3rd all-time in Receiving yards and TD's. We ask him about his All-American career at Wisconsin which led to being selected by the Bills in the 1st round in 2004
- From the departure of Hall of Fame Coach Marv Levy to the hiring of present day Bills Head Coach, Sean McDermott, Don gives his detailed recollections.
Drew and Naaman's excellent adventure from UB to the NFL's Bills. What it took to be selected AND stay on the roster. A fun interview!
"The sun will go cold before the perfect schedule is made." But that doesn't stop UB's Dr. Mark Karwan and his team from working with the NFL to make it the best.
Kristen shares how the Bills Mafia became 30K strong and growing. Don and Josh talk Bills all-time best Playoff INT's.
A fascinating breakdown of everything that must go right for a succesful snap that we surely take for granted. And what it's like to play against your brother in the NFL!
From his legendary Tulsa career through starting for the Bills in playoffs and more, Jerry keeps the stories coming, including his take on this year's NFL Draft!
A most unique football journey, George Wilson describes how he stayed and flourished in the NFL - needing to switch from offense to defense to make the team. And a story about Bills Mafia for the ages!
Brad shares tales from over 200 days per year on the road for two decades, including the dynamics and hierachy in the Draft Room. And you won't believe some of the folks he asks about College prospects.
- After 18 years of talking Buffalo Sports on WGR, Howard tells us how he navigated One Bills Drive!
An incredible story about how the Bills Mafia and 26 Shirts began from charitable work.
Read all about the Bills best player interview, the team's best trade, and the difference in coverage between today's Bills and the 90's teams. The Pro Football Hall of Fame voter also talks Bills in the Hall and those still with a chance to wear the yellow jacket.
One of Buffalo's most trusted sources discusses the balancing act of objectiveness while traveling with the team. We convince the selfless reporter to share more about his own career and inside stories.
What REALLY happens on replay challenges? Actor Bill Fichtner, "We vs They", the importance of wearing Bills gear at the office, Owner Ralph Wilson shutting down the scoreboard ads DURING the game, and much more from the man who rose from intern at Empire Sports, then working under Wayne Huizenga to a Vice Presidentship of the Buffalo Bills - their Sam Wainwright.
Former Bills VP/Player Personnel talks about navigating personalities amongst NFL personalties, how rosters are built and who really makes the call, his first Buffalo snowstorm, and hosting the largest tryout in NFL history.
Part One of Two: John Guy relives his extraordinary football journey that led him to building rosters in Buffalo. Hear how John got tricked by Al Davis, had wine and cheese with Chuck Noll, received sneakers by neighbor Curly Neal, and worked an edge with Refs.
What did Rian think when Fred Jackson intentionally didn't score a TD vs the Patriots? Or when Joe Gibbs' ill-advised timeout gave Rian a more makeable GW kick? All this plus his football journey that led him to Buffalo!
Before Jeff recalls being drafted by the Bills, he shares his inside perspective with Josh about the Notre Dame's 1993 National Championship that should have been. Darryl Talley pulls him aside at Jim Kelly's Golf Tournament to lay down the Law of the Defense and more. Don and Josh give preview of upcoming attractions for Season TWO!
Greg offers his take on how the Bills maintain and improve their roster. We also discuss his upcoming new show!
We wind down Season One with hilarious stories from Bills Staffers (Don's first "Bills Family) {31:24} and mind-boggling numbers from Patrick Walsh - Syracuse Universities Sports Management Program {0:46}. We also feature memories from Pete Metzelaars {45:42}, Mike Lodish {47:19}, and an inspirational close from Don Beebe {48:50}!
- {1:28} Who prepped Paul McCartney for his Half-Time Show? Who watched the Super Bowl between two snipers? Who was the only one permitted to take a picture for Sports Illustrated of Bruce Smith and Darryl Talley in their room on Super Bowl Eve? Who coordinated a media team to handle over 200 countries? Find out here!
The WGRZ-TV (Channel 2) Chief Meteorologist describes the pressure {4:53} of getting it right for Western New York and working directly with the Bills after the most extreme winter months in Buffalo history.
Phil describes being thrust among the NFL's best players en route to his own Wall of Fame career - Thurman's curiosity about North Dakota, Bennett's mind-blowing speed, Talley's film recognition, and all things Bruce.
Don and Josh look back at 2022 and ahead to 2023, including first hand accounts of the what a rebound feels like at OBD.
Kawika Mitchell recalls being pursued as a Free Agent by the Bllls after winning an unprobable Super Bowl with the Giants over the undefeated Patriots. He and Luke assess the Bills chances of reaching and winning this year's Super Bowl.
The incredible preparation and execution of feeding 74,000 Bills fans in a few hours broken down by Highmark Stadium Delaware North GM, Andy Altomare. What happens to the unused food (that Josh didn't grab)? Who will purchase the One Millionth Beer of the 2022-23 season?
Former Bills George Wilson and Ryan Neufeld react to the great news about Damar Hamlin's improvement and share their own experiences with Kevin Everett's life threatening injury as teammates and friends.
Jeremy explains how Bills greats of the past encourage today's team, his own winding Pro Football career, a trip to Isreal with other NFL players, and more!
Straight from the hallowed halls of Bristol, a fun conversation with Christine as the talks about ESPN culture, Chris Berman, and earliest/best memories of her beloved Bills, Sabres, and Buffalo region.
Recalls record-breaking Combine 40-yd dash in "floppy fishing shoes," Buffalo as the perfect landing spot for career and family, horrific leg-break, turning first practice humiliation vs Nate Odomes into second practice redemption, scary landing on head in Cleveland playoff, why Leon Lett SB play was most impactful and life-changing, and his faith-based approach to Coaching and life.
{8:11} The former Asst Equipment Manager reveals the real story behind Thurman's missing helmet in SB XXVI, being prank victim by the highest, most unlikely Bills Officials, a fight staged to break up a Training Camp brawl, and much more!
Former Bills CB describes, in fascinating detail, the journey back from an ACL tear to playing in a real-time game, including the business implications. Don shares what a Free Agent visit (ie., OBJ) looks like.
National Media Personality, Luke Russert, shares about his favorite Bills Backers Bars, his production role in Four Falls of Buffalo, how his father watched the games, and being a Bills fan in our nation's capital. Don remembers how the Bills watched the 2006 Mich/OS game at a hotel, and Josh tells how Wade Phillips handled the opener following the Homerun Throwback.
Drew Hull, son of Bills all-time great Center, Kent Hull, shares his earliest memories of their family's NFL life with dozens of "uncles," lessons taught by Kent, and the continuing work of the https://thehullfoundation.com
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-Steve recalls his own draft day {12:40}, a tone-setting tackle of Deion Sanders. his most underrated member of the Bills Super Bowl Era, and more. Josh describes his trip to Detroit for the Bills/Browns game, and Don shares an embarrassing moment on that same field in 2006.
Darryl recounts his football life from youth through the Bills years, including how he watches today's Bills! Josh shares about his rude "welcome" onto an NFL Coaching staff.
Don describes in detail the herculean challenges of moving a game. Josh shares how he was hazed on his first road game having to pickup KFC for the WHOLE TEAM and.......having to pay for it!
OL Glenn Parker joins us to talk about his 7 years in Buffalo including all 4 Super Bowl years. He recounts draft day, his most memorable game and his media career after football.
Don and Josh share their inside perspective on the moments after a tough road loss and the process of coming home. Don spins the Wheel of Failed Bills Coaches and lands on Doug Marrone!
The 1990 & 2022 Buffalo Bills appear on a similar path. Experience both from perspectives of former team staffers & special guests.
Don and Josh discuss the logistics of what happens after a player like Hyheim Hines is traded.
Coaching Video Chairman for the entire NFL recalls his reaction to Pats' Spygate scandal, evolution from chasing trains with video tape to his napkin idea over wine of the invention of digital video, filming OJ, and how he cumulatively spent over a decade at Training Camp. Josh gets slyly assigned a rough daily practice assignment, and Don's wife, Amy, finds herself in middle of fight between Al Davis and John Butler. Finally, hear how to continue following this podcast on a majorly new platform. How did this happen?!
Jamie describes the lengths his Benedictine College teammates went to keep the only dorm payphone open for a hopeful Draft Day call, his Super Bowl XXV memories, most clutch GW reception vs Jets, and a crushing block he'll never forget. Don drops surprise Pop Quiz on Josh and they recall their own Bye week experiences and most pressure packed tasks.
Bill Brooks, the Colts' All-time leading receiver before Marvin Harrison, recalls the difficulty playing versus the great 1990 Bills team and his eventual welcome to that same team three years later. Josh and Don discuss the lighter side of NFL Team Security and Visiting Locker Rooms around the League. And how does a potato gun find its way into our conversation?
Don and Josh discuss how the Bills took down the Chiefs. Conversation with Sharon Jones, wife of former Bills Strength Coach, Rusty Jones, and most prominent anthem singer in Bills history. Sharon recalls an unsettling rehearsing room, first-time nerves, fending off a stranger moments before singing before 80,000 Bills fans, and how Rusty balances work and family. What's up with Josh in middle seat of Equipment truck?
Perhaps Buffalo's most prominent sports journalist, Vic Carucci, in a hot seat between Bruce and Marv, how the first (w/NFL's dirtiest player Conrad Dobler) of his eleven books almost didn't happen, and what it's like inside the sacred Hall of Fame Voting room for 9 hours. Don and Josh talk KC and loudest stadiums along with predictions for the biggest game of the season!
Mike tells stories like the "Wolf-like" player he was. His journey from growing up in Michigan to UCLA to Buffalo (including his Draft Day conversation with Marv Levy) to Super Bowl rings in Denver - with Buffalo being favorite, of course, thanks to love from Bills Mafia. Don describes sacrifices made balancing football and family. An OJ Simpson personal story thrown in and Josh shares mind-blowing stats about Patrick Mahomes and why this year could be different.
Scott takes us through his NFL career with the Browns, Packers, and Bills, working 32 Super Bowls, Press Box rules falling apart during Comeback game, friendship with Chris German, and more. Don and Josh discuss Bo Jackson on Youtube, NFL Coaches that have "it" or don't, and Bills vs Steelers predictions!
Bud discusses the Training Room as a sanctuary for players, relives Bruce Smith missing a playoff game with the flu, Kevin Everett's life-threatening injury, and his charitable work for GREATER BUFFALO ADAPTIVE SPORTS - wheelchair games for disabled vets and children. Don touches on agents and contracts while Josh absolutely nails his Bills-Ravens prediction and how the game's potential springboard effect.
Chris offers (16:10)well-received advice to Stephon Diggs, solves Don's Magic Johnson in Buffalo mystery, shares about his last days with Junior Seau, goes back and forth with Josh about USC vs Notre Dame, and marvels at the talent AND disfunction of the 1989 Bills. Don describes how a Free Agent signing during season goes down and they shout out to Florida friends and former colleagues. Bills vs Ravens predictions!
The 1990 and 2022 Buffalo Bills appear on a similar Super path. Relive and experience both from the perspective of former team football staffers and special guests.
The 1990 and 2022 Buffalo Bills appear on a similar Super path. Relive and experience both from perspective of former team football staffers and special guests.
The 1990 and 2022 Buffalo Bills appear on a similar Super Path. Relive and experience both, including guests appearances.
Former Bills OL, John Davis, talks about his Bills career and how he earned the nickname "Refrigerator Mover" in college {21:29}. Don and Josh remember road games at Miami where the 1990 Bills played in Week Two and ahead to Bills vs Titans on Monday Night Football.
The 1990 and 2022 Buffalo Bills appear on a similar Super path. Relive and experience both, including guest appearances.
Relive the 1990 Buffalo Bills and follow the 2022 Bills who are appear on a similar Super path.
This narration will surely evoke a range of emotions for Bills Mafia. Fear not, it will leave you most optimistic, but not without a twist.