The Buffalo Happy Hour Podcast is a podcast that uploads "Episodes" every Monday, "Wednesday Whiskey Reviews" every Wednesday, and "Interviews" every Friday at 8am. Interviews consist of promoting local businesses by interviewing the owners and rating their products. Episodes generally consist of Derek and Mike explore virtually whatever is on their minds while enjoying and rating a glass of Whiskey discussing the history of the company, and giving cocktail recommendations. Please Like, Comm ...
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Resurgence Brewing Company - Small Business Interview #167
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Derek and Mike shoot over to Resurgence Brewing Company to talk with Owner and President Jeff Ware. Resurgence has been a staple in the Buffalo beer scene for what feels like forever, constantly churning out crowd pleasers and innovating along the way. Since our last discussion, Resurgence has made some moves. Check out the episode to hear more! . …
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Clonakilty Irish Whiskey Prig Porter Review (WWR #201)
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Clonakilty is one of the newer Irish distilleries that really prides themselves in experimenting in secondary maturation, specifically in beer barrels. Irish whiskey is so light and delicate, so when you age it in a hefty barrel, you get a ton of interesting and dynamic flavors. What's your favorite whiskey that was aged in a different type of barr…
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Yellowstone American Single Malt Review (WWR #200)
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American Single Malts are the next big thing, and we have one that sets the bar high. Yellowstone American Single Malt is a fantastic product coming out of the Limestone Branch distillery. If you want to know more about the Distillery, check out the interview we conducted with Stephen Beam! Check out the video to hear the full review! Thank you to …
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Bunnahabhain 12ur Unpeated Review (WWR #199)
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Bunnahabhain is a single malt scotch from the island of Islay. Even though Islay is traditionally known for it's high peat content, Bunnahabhain created a 12 year product that is unpeated. Does this change what it means to be an Islay whisky? Should they add a little peat so it differentiates itself form Speyside? Check out the video to hear the fu…
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High West Chardonnay Barrel Review (WWR #198)
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High West is always ranked as one of the most recognizable bottles on the shelf. Their unique tall shape and unique cork make you glance twice. Seeing Chardonnay on the bottle might make you glance a third time. This white grape wine imparts a very distinct flavor that's almost impossible to miss. Check out the video to hear the full review! 00:00 …
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Taconic Distillery Straight Bourbon Review (WWR 197)
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Taconic is a distillery located in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. Falling right in the tail end of the barometric pattern, this distillery always brings out some delicious and delicate but robust flavors that have you putting Kentucky to the side and sipping on something local. Check out the video to hear the full review! 00:00 Introdu…
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Oban Distillers Edition Scotch Whisky Review (WWR #196)
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Oban took a risk, they aged their whisky in a barrel that once housed a Spanish Fortified Wine called Montilla Fino. This white fortified wine added some interesting characteristics that were similar to Oban's normal 14 yr, but turned the volume up to 100%. Do you like when secondary maturation adds to the whisky, or exemplifies already present not…
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Old Forester Single Barrel Review (WWR #195)
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Kentucky Bourbon Review! Kentucky Bourbon Review!! See, no one cares. BUT IN FACT, this is a single barrel so you should care. Kentucky Bourbon is a delicate topic with us. We want to appreciate the history of whiskey in America but at the same time acknowledge that there's so many better options outside of Kentucky. That is, unless you get a Singl…
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Yellow Spot Whiskey Review (WWR #194)
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Yellow Spot is the older, more astute uncle of Green Spot. I imagine his house lined with mahogany paneling and leather bound books. A completely different experience tasting a more mature Irish Whiskey, to the point where you get confused during the first sniff. It's a great experience, Check out the video to hear the full review! Thank you to our…
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Caol Ila 12 Whisky Review (WWR #193)
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Caol Ila is one of those distilleries located in Scotland that has a very small but very diehard fan base. Caol Ila is known for being the 'peaty' element in Johnny Walker, but it's so much more than that. The flavors that they have created in this distillery stand out against other Islay Whisky, and can be worthy for multiple sips. Have you had th…
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Nick Offerman's Worst Lagavulin (WWR #192)
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Lagavulin is a peaty, yet gentle scotch. It's the more mature one when compared to it's neighbors (Laphroaig & Ardbeg). Nick Offerman worked with Lagavulin to age their whiskey in a Caribbean Rum Cask, and it just didn't work in our opinion. Have you had this before? Check out the video to find out! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. I…
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Is America playing Chess? - Episode 217
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In today's episode, your boys talk about recent events including US Taxpayers money being sent overseas, the fight for AI, global superpowers, and who is better at chess. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New vi…
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What's Your Red Flag? - Episode 216
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In today's episode, your boys talk about their useless fact of the day, what they think their red flag is, and allowances/chores as kids. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and…
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Green Spot Irish Whiskey Review (WWR #191)
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Green Spot is the younger of the expressions coming out of Middletown distillery. This is a entry level product that definitely has you wanting a little more. Where did we place this in our rankings? Check out the video to find out! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some wine, th…
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Stephen Beam; Limestone Branch Distillery (Small Business Interview #166)
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In this weeks interview, your boys interview Stephen Beam from Limestone Branch Distillery. Stephen Beam's lineage goes back to Jacob Beam, who is the grandfather to 3 distinct lines in distilling history. Check out this podcast where we dive into the weeds of the family history, future of Limestone Branch Distilling, and go through some tastings o…
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Eagle Rare Bourbon Review (WWR #190)
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Eagle Rare is one of those products that is everywhere, but no one talks about. It's like the forgotten child of the Buffalo Trace products, that adds that additional kick. What are your thoughts on Eagle Rare, and would you have it in the collection for the price? Check out our review here! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you ar…
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Which Generation will Save The World - Episode 215
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In today's episode, your boys talk about their useless fact of the day, the different generational divides, where the problems in our country started, and how we're going to fix them As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subsc…
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Want to Learn About Whiskey? | Whisk(e)y Education Ep. 1
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A little introduction as to the why, who, and what we're doing. News flash, we still don't know either. Join us for the ride. ______________________________________________________________________ Welcome, to our little passion project. We want to teach you all a little bit about whiskey. Both Derek and Mike are certified whiskey stewards out of Mo…
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Wingnutz Buffalo - The Wings from Buffalo You Didn't Know You Needed
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In this weeks interview, your boys interview AJ and Chris from Wingnutz Buffalo to talk about the new hottest wing spot in WNY. Started from a small Mom and Pop style restaurant that was based in the basement of a Knights of Columbus, to now skyrocketing in fandom after visits from Barstool and Multiple Bills Players. Everyone has their ride-or-die…
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Smoke Wagon Small Batch (WWR #176)
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In today's review, your boys review the Small Batch product from Smoke Wagon distillery! Smoke wagon is one of those Culty products, so we had to see if it was worth the hype. Did it live up to it in your opinion? Check out our review here! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some …
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What is Mezcal, Tequila, and Whiskey? - Mario Delgado
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In this weeks interview, Mike sits down with Mario Delgado to talk about some new products he's representing. They go through the world of spirits, starting off with some canned beverages and making their way to Whiskey. Mario is such a wealth of knowledge, what questions would you have for him if we had him back on? As always, please subscribe to …
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Balvenie 12yr Single Barrel (WWR #175)
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In today's review, your boys review single barrel offering from The Balvenie. This product is from Speyside, Scotland and definitely tastes like it. Tune in to see how it rates in comparison to other Speyside and Balvenie products! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some wine, thi…
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Is life an Inception Dream? - Episode 214
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In today's episode, your boys talk about their useless fact of the day, our generations views about religion, and if we're just in an Inception movie about life. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos ever…
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Hartman's Coffee Liqueur (WWR #174)
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In today's review, your boys review a Vodka product. What? Ew. No, stay with us. It's Coffee. Better? Thought so. Hartman's is a local distillery in Buffalo NY who partnered with another local business, Overwinter Coffee Roasters, to give easily one of the best coffee liqueurs you've ever had. So if you're looking to put down the brown for the nigh…
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Lagavulin 2022 Distillers Edition (WWR #173)
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In today's review, your boys review an Islay Scotch from Lagavulin. This scotch is so beautifully smokey and it marries it so well with the wine characteristics. Have you had a whisky that just went down so smoothly that you never wanted to stop drinking it? Yeah, us neither. Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market …
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TV Series Finales are Disappointing - Episode 213
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In today's episode, your boys talk about their favorite TV shows, and how very rarely do TV shows end the series correctly. It always seems rushed. How do you feel, and what's your favorite TV Show that ended perfectly! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we pro…
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Women's Suffrage Bourbon?! (WWR #173)
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In today's review, your boys review a bourbon from Bluffton, South Carolina. Distillery is called Burnt Church, and the bourbon is called Anita's Choice, named after the South Carolina woman who assisted in the Women's Suffrage movement. Cool story, but good product? Check it out to find out! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you a…
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When did Social Media become Divisive? - Episode 211
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In today's episode, your boys talk about the when celebrities use Social Media to push their political beliefs, Zac Efron, Marriage and Divorce, and today's useless fact! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New vi…
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ISLAND Distillery?! (WWR #172)
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In today's review, your boys review a bourbon from the ISLANDS, MATE! This is one of only 2 island distilleries in the United States (don't ask what the other one is, we didn't research). Is it getting it's influence from the ocean, or is it just a sales pitch? Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottl…
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Excited for the Eclipse, or is this a Bust? - Episode 211
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In today's episode, your boys talk about the Total Eclipse that's happening here in Buffalo New York on April 8th. They also talk about today's useless fact around beards. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New v…
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LOW Rye, VERY LOW Corn?! (WWR #171
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In today's review, your boys a rye whiskey from our new friends over at Castle and Key Distillery in Kentucky. This rye, which comes in at $10 cheaper than their bourbon (rarely see that) features a LOW Rye percentage and a very low Corn percentage. Is this rye a steal at this price, or considered "budget" for cocktails? Thank you to our Sponsor Ad…
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Scared of Snakes - Episode 210
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, being scared of snakes, dinner time, and Mike's beard Thanks to the sponsors of todays episode! Queen City Creative Works: www.QueenCityCreativeWorks.com Addys Wine and Spirits: Download the app here! Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cta.AddyFineWine Apple…
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This Bourbon is a HIDDEN GEM from Kentucky (WWR #170)
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In today's review, your boys try a lesser known Kentucky Distillery that holds its own in many weight classes. The presentation is fantastic, this bottle is gorgeous and the attention to detail is stunning. The weight of the cork just feels quality. Label Branding is just one aspect of our rating scale though, so how does this taste? Thank you to o…
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Talking with Birds - Episode 209
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, chatting outside with birds, and where they have been for the past 4 months! Thanks to the sponsors of todays episode! Queen City Creative Works: www.QueenCityCreativeWorks.com Addys Wine and Spirits: Download the app here! Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com…
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Hartman's Experimental Cab Franc Review (WWT #161)
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In today's review, your boys try a new series from our friends at Hartman's Distilling. Hartman's is starting up an Experimental Series, where they take the juice we know and love and try some polishing processes to bring out different notes you wouldn't normally expect. This first expression is their typical Hartman's juice, but placed in an Award…
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Some of the WORST SOUNDS - Episode 208
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, Sean McDermotts Training Camp Comments, and some annoying sounds that just CRUSH the boys. Thanks to the sponsors of todays episode! Queen City Creative Works: www.QueenCityCreativeWorks.com Addys Wine and Spirits: Download the app here! Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/…
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Torabhaig Allt Gleann Scotch Review (WWT #175)
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In today's review, your boys try a scotch from the ISLANDS! This is our first ever Single Malt Scotch from the Islands region of Scotland and boy did we set the bar high. Special thanks to Stacey from Marussia Beverages for providing us with this bottle. Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of wh…
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Planning for the Future - Episode 207
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, and then we jump into some more life updates for y'all. We ask you all to provide some feedback on the visual direction of the channel, as we are changing some things up. Hopefully you're excited for this ride, as its going to help the podcast grow! Thanks to the sponsors of todays epis…
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He's the Head Distiller for an MGP Distillery! - Ian Stirsman
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In this weeks interview, Derek sits down with one of the Head Distillers for MGP. MGP is the largest contract distilling company in the world, providing distillate to a large majority of the spirits you see on the liquor store shelves. We chat about his studies being a chemical engineer, his transition to whiskey, and go over some amazing products …
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Housing Market is WACK - Episode 206
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, and then we jump into some life updates for y'all. Both the boys decided it was a great time to purchase a new home, so here we are! We have a long road ahead of us, but we're really excited to show you all around the new STUDIO! Thanks to the sponsors of todays episode! Queen City Crea…
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Alton Distillery New York Rye Review (WWR #174)
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In today's review, your boys take on a Rye from a newer New York distillery. Alton Distillery is located in Bethel New York, with an emphasis on resurgence and sustainability. Their products have come to play, too! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some wine, this is the place to…
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Alton Distillery New York Straight Bourbon Review (WWR #173)
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In today's review, your boys take on a bourbon from a newer New York distillery. Alton Distillery is located in Bethel New York, with an emphasis on resurgence and sustainability. Their products have come to play, too! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some wine, this is the plac…
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Heaven's Door Revival Tennessee Review (WWR #172)
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In today's review, your boys take a some sips of this Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey from our new friends over at Heaven's Door Distillery. Heaven's Door Distillery is relatively newer, who co-created each bottle and whiskey with Legendary Singer-Songwriter Bob Dylan. What a talking point to have on your shelf. Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wi…
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Heaven's Door Ascension Bourbon Review (WWR #171)
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In today's review, your boys take a some sips of this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from our new friends over at Heaven's Door Distillery. Heaven's Door Distillery is relatively newer, who co-created each bottle and whiskey with Legendary Singer-Songwriter Bob Dylan. What a talking point to have on your shelf. Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Win…
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Cedar Ridge QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey (WWT #170)
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In today's review, your boys take a few sips of this American SIngle Malt Single Barrel from the Confused Breakfast Podcast. Go check out their podcast, where you can sit down for a while and reminisce about old movies and relive your favorite moments! https://confusedbreakfast.com/ Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the …
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Treadmills were made for Punishment - Episode 205
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In today's episode, your boys talk about today's useless fact, which is that Treadmills were originally made as a punishment. Makes total sense, because who voluntarily walks on the treadmill? We also talk about how some people can no longer find the USA on a map of the world. Would you be able to? Thanks to the sponsors of todays episode! Queen Ci…
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BILLS Season is FINALLY here, and we’re here to talk (kinda) - Episode 204
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In today's episode, your boys catch up on our Bills talk. You obviously know us by now, we're not a Bills podcast. Football is a huge art of our week, so we're here to talk about it a little before we dive into different topics! You get 2 game recaps (and one upcoming in our seat), and we will be here every week. What topics would you like for us t…
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We’re Back, Baby! - Episode 203
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WELL WELCOME BACK! From our longest ever stint away from recording. Promise you, it was not planned. Our lives have gotten ridiculously busy and a few weeks passed by without us realizing it. In today's episode, your boys chat about our absence, building islands, and Senate's new attire! If you want more information on what we have going on, head o…
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ValVal Italian Wine Imports - Small Business Interview #162
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In this weeks interview, your boys chat with Valerio Valentini about his upbringing in Italy and his current business of importing Italian Wines. Valerio is such an amazing person, and you can tell his passion for wine through this discussion. Having the "Val Val Imports" stamp of approval on t he bottle is a guaranteed delicious pour. As always, p…
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Can EARTH Get Too Heavy? - Episode 202
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In today's episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, after chowing down on some midday grub of Pizza and Chicken Fingers, your boys go into a self inflicted coma and start asking the real questions, like, can earth ever get too heavy? If we keep building skyscrapers and overpopulating, there's gotta be a point where the earth is off kilter, right? RIGHT? …
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