Show overview
The Buffalo Beat: A show about the Buffalo Bills has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 468 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 34% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Athletic.
From the publisher
The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings The Buffalo Beat to your ears, with exclusive insight, interviews and audio straight from the Buffalo Bills each and every week. Be sure to subscribe to The Athletic for every single episode of The Buffalo Beat at theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 468 episodesA micro and macro look at the Bills 2026 draft
Bills draft possibilities at No. 26 & beyond
Bills big FA addition breakdown
The first and second wave of free agency has officially passed us by, and the Buffalo Bills moved to address some major needs via trade and in signings. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia breaks down every big move, including DJ Moore, Bradley Chubb, CJ Gardner-Johnson and others, along with a position by position reset with all the new information.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What we learned from the Bills at the NFL Combine
The Buffalo Bills spoke with reporters for the first time since their offseason planning began with Joe Brady as their new head coach. What stood out? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia gives you his biggest takeaways from what we heard this week in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Combine.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Brady is the Bills new head coach, now what?
The Bills concluded a nearly week-long search for a new head coach this week, and introduced Joe Brady as the new person in charge on Thursday. What to make of the move? What could happen with their roster? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your questions in a special offseason live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff DometTake our listener survey: http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean McDermott is gone. Now what?
The Buffalo Bills, after another heartbreaking playoff loss, decided to change direction. Not only did they fire head coach Sean McDermott, but they also promoted general manager Brandon Beane to have new power. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over the entire situation — what McDermott meant to the Bills, the way they made the decision, the why behind the decision, and where they go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills vs. Broncos for a spot in AFC title game
The Bills claimed their sixth straight appearance in the AFC Divisional round, and now they'll try to make it two straight AFC Championship Game appearances against the Broncos on Saturday. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills questions in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh Allen difference on display vs. Jags
The Bills are back in the AFC Divisional Round after their win in Jacksonville, and the combination of Josh Allen and their ever-improving defense was the catalyst. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes through all of it, including some notes on specific defensive contributors that have stepped up and how they've done so.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's playoff time! Bills vs. Jaguars
The 2025 regular season is done and it's on to the playoffs. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over this weekend's Wild Card game of the Bills vs. the Jaguars, taking all your questions, in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An ode to the final game plus biggest Bills playoff Qs
The Bills completed their 2025 regular season with a win over the Jets, and likely conducted the final game at the old Highmark Stadium in the process. Coming to you from the Highmark Stadium press box, The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes into the game, the moments in the stadium's likely final game day, some playoff questions and much more.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One last time at The Ralph
After Sunday's result, the Bills will now open up their playoff journey on the road, and likely will remain there as long as they are alive. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your Qs on the possible final game at Highmark Stadium, the Jets game, and much more in this week's live room!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills lose to the Eagles, but what does it mean?
The Buffalo Bills were unable to win a fifth in a row in a 13-12 loss to the Eagles, but what did we learn about the Bills? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes through the game and the big picture of how this Bills team looks heading into the postseason, and how they should approach Week 18.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can the Bills stay alive for the AFC East?
With only two weeks to play, the Bills know the task at hand. Winning out, just to have a chance at the AFC East, is likely mandatory. It starts with the Eagles on Sunday. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills questions in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills squeak by Browns, what does it mean?
The Bills collected a fourth straight victory after beating the Browns on Sunday and now have an 11-4 record. But what does it mean to their playoff hopes? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you his big picture thoughts on the team as it relates to their championship aspirations, and also dives into some of the details from the Browns game that stood out.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jef Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can the Bills make it 4 in a row?
The Buffalo Bills captured an impressive Week 15 win over the Patriots, and now go to Cleveland for their final road game of the 2025 regular season. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills questions in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills issue a ceiling-raising comeback win over Patriots
After being down 21-0, and then 24-7 at halftime, the Bills managed to fire back for a 35-31 victory to keep their AFC East hopes alive. What went into the game, and what does it mean big picture? The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings you all of his thoughts after the Bills' frenetic victory over the rival Patriots.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can the Bills hold off the Patriots?
The Buffalo Bills have won their last two games, and now get a chance to get themselves within shouting distance of another AFC East title with a win over the Patriots. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your questions for this pivotal matchup in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the Bills turn a corner in Bengals win?
The Buffalo Bills successfully defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in an instant classic between two of the NFL's best quarterbacks, and with it, brought their record to 9-4 and stayed in shouting distance of the AFC East-leading Patriots. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over the game, and why perhaps the 2025 Bills showed something they haven't during the rest of the season, and what that means for their future.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills vs. Bengals, who will be more urgent?
The Bills successfully claimed a Week 13 win over the Steelers, but now a motivated Joe Burrow-led Bengals team awaits them this week as both teams are fighting for the playoffs. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your Bills questions in this week's live room episode!Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bills defense dominates and possibly raises the 2025 ceiling?
The Bills scored a pivotal 26-7 win over the Steelers on Sunday to get to 8-4, and along the way, the defense had their first shutdown game of the season against a team's starting quarterback. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia goes over the game, who stands out for this defensive turnaround and much more as we put a bow on Week 13.Host: Joe BuscagliaProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.