Step Brother Sports - Buffalo Sports Pod

Chris Maz welcomes back returning guest/co-host - Joe Marino to discuss the Sabres moves at the NHL Draft, as well as review their initial moves in Free Agency. The guys talk about numerous topics, including their expectations for how exactly GM Jarmo - will finish making changes to the roster - via signings and trades to get ready for the 2026-27 season. This episode is brought to you by our spon...

Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome special returning guest/co-host - Joe Marino to discuss the live, breaking news that the Sabres have unloaded Bo Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in a blockbuster move! The guys discuss their thoughts on the return and what it could mean for the team and GM - Jarmo K. moving forward into this weekend's NHL Draft in Buffalo! The group also talks about the other big moves...

Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome special guest - Mark from @SabresFunStats joins the pod for the first time. The guys discuss their parting thoughts about the end of the Sabres playoff run and the drought, as well as their main takeaways from the 2025-26 season. Also discussed are top ideas for the offseason/potential lineup changes for next season, Lindy Ruff's contract extension and Adam's award snu...

Chris Maz & Shauny V welcome back guest host Carl Eppers for a huge episode of #StepBrotherSports. The guys discuss their epic trip to Buffalo for Sabres/Bruins Game 1 and their VIP experience at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Topics of the episode include: recapping the entire Bruins series, looking ahead at the 2nd round VS Montreal, fixing the Power Play, the return of Sam Carrick and his impact,...

Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcomes back special guest Joe Marino from Sabres Twitter - to discuss the Buffalo Sabres clinching a playoff spot and ending their NHL-record playoff drought. The guys talk about their potential best/worst case scenarios for 1st round opponents, the slumping Power Play, 3rd D Pairing possibilities and how they both may kill the team's chances for advancing. Other topics discu...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Joe Marino from Sabres Twitter - to talk all things Buffalo Sabres on their historic run from the basement to the top of the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. The guys talk about individual player performances, line construction, and who they prefer to see and avoid in the upcoming NHL Playoffs. This episode is brought t...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Riley Reed from Q101 and More961 - to talk all things JMU Sports, March Madness, Olympic hockey, Buffalo Sabres at the break, and of course - the highly anticipated Buffalo Bills offseason! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom (Richmond, VA) located at 5 South 20th Street...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Riley Reed from Q101 and More961 - to talk all things JMU Sports, March Madness, Olympic hockey, Buffalo Sabres at the break, and of course - the highly anticipated Buffalo Bills offseason! This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom (Richmond, VA) located at 5 South 20th Street...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Joey Catalano TV Producer - formally with "Victory Plus" to talk about his new gig with the Texas Rangers broadcast. The guys go deep on the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, NHL playoff races in the Eastern and Western Conferences, and discuss some MLB offseason moves and season predictions. This episode is brou...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are back with an episode on the evening that the Buffalo Bills announced that Joe Brady has been named their new head coach and has signed a 5-year contract. The guys discuss the hire, potential coordinator hires, and what's in store for Brady and GM - Brandon Beane in the offseason, as they try to reshape their roster. Also discussed, is the Bu...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by Carl Eppers to welcome in 1st-time, special guest Travis Yost from TSN. The guys deep dive into the Sabres recent 10-game winning streak, their much improved overall play, and chances at breaking their long playoff draught. Also discussed are the Buffalo Bills Wildcard matchup VS the Jacksonville Jaguars and what a first round exit...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guest Bruce Nolan from "The Bruce Exclusive" to talk about the week 15 showdown between the Bills and Patriots, as well as various topics from Buffalo's season and thoughts on their playoff chances. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom (Richmond, VA) located at 5 Sout...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome special guest Neil Villapiano Host of "Devils State of Mind" podscast joins the show to talk all things New Jersey Devils and his thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres. The guys discuss both teams efforts so far this season as well as thoughts on the Buffalo Bills and Neil's family ties with the team. This episode is brought to you by...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" welcome back special guests and friends of the show - Joe Marino and Carl Eppers to deep-dive into the Buffalo Sabres season at the 1/3 mark. The guys discuss the teams effort and recent performance amid several key injuries, the overall play of the D corp, and what to do at the goalie position. Is there a UPL "hockey trade" to be made...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are rejoined by Buffalo Bills beat reporter - Ryan Talbot From Shout! - A Buffalo Bills Podcast and Syracuse.com. The guys deep-dive on all things Bills and their up and down season so far. Topics include: OC - Joe Brady's effectiveness coaching the offense, injuries on the defense, Mecole Hardman and Gabe Davis joining the WR corps, Josh Allen'...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by co-hosts Derren & Chris from "Sound The Siren" Podcast to talk all things Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and the first dozen games in the NHL. Other topics include: the Buffalo Bills - Super Bowl chances, AFC/NFC playoff races, and our surprises so far in the NFL season. This episode is brought to you by our spo...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are rejoined by Buffalo Sabres beat reporter - Rachel Lenzi form the Buffalo News to discuss the team's performance at the 10 game mark. The guys also have an-in depth chat about Bills/Chiefs week with special guests from the "West War Room Rivals" podcast, as well as chat about all things in the AFC West division this season and beyon...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by returning guest Lyss Houde from "Winnipeg Sports Talk" & "Chel Chit Chat" to talk about initial thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres & Winnipeg Jets first few weeks of their seasons. Other topics include: NHL early season takeaways, Buffalo Bills, AFC/NFL Playoff races around the 1/3 mark of the season, the To...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guests Mike DeFabo From The Athletic & Jenna Harner from WPXI Pittsburgh Join To Talk Steelers, AFC North, Penguins, Pirates, Bills & Sabres. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom (Richmond, VA) located at 5 South 20th Street Richmond, VA 23223 - proud to be the newest...

Co-Hosts Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guests Kraig Connor and Justin "The Captain" Green of SportsBrew Podcast. The guys share their thoughts on the Bills, Commanders and Raiders, as well as the NFL at large. Also discussed are NFL Week 5 matchups, fantasy football advice/insights, and previews of both the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes...

Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by special guest - Grant Martin to talk about the Minnesota Vikings recent start to their season, the battle in the NFC North division, the Buffalo Bills 3-0 start, and thoughts on the Minnesota Twins, MLB Playoffs, and the upcoming Sabres/NHL season ahead. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe B...

Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by guest Carl Eppers and the third member of their team - Joe Marino from WUFO Sports. The guys discuss thoughts on the Bills VS Dolphins, fantasy football, and exclusive locker room audio from the Sabres Prospects Challenge. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom (Richmond, VA) located at...

Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by the third member of their team - Joe Marino from WUFO Sports. The guys discuss final thoughts on the Bills comeback win VS the Ravens, the Sabres hosting the upcoming Prospects Challenge, and give some thoughts and advice for this week in the world of fantasy football. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: **Richbrau Brewi...

Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by return guest Derek Kramer and first timer Zach Jones from sports radio WGR550 in Buffalo - to discuss the Buffalo Bills season-debut matchup on Sunday Night Football VS the Baltimore Ravens. The guys also pick all the NFL division winners and playoff teams, as well as talk some Buffalo Sabres! This episode is brought to you by our s...

Co-Host Chris Maz and Shauny V "SVtheDon" are joined by return guest and friend of the show - Tim Graham from The Athletic - to discuss the Buffalo Bills spotty pre-season play, thoughts about which fringe players will make the Bills 53 man roster, which rookies will likely make an impact this season, and their thoughts on HBO - "Hard Knocks". Tim also answers questions from au...