Angles with John Richmond

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Del Reid, the man widely credited as the godfather of Bills Mafia. What started as a late-night tweet from a pizza pickup in Tonawanda in April 2011 has grown into one of the most recognized and beloved fan communities in all of professional sports. Del is as humble as they come, quick to spread the credit and even quicker to remind...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Aaron Mentkowski, chief meteorologist at WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo. A Lockport native who has spent 26 years forecasting for Western New York, Aaron is one of the most recognizable and trusted faces in local media, and one of the few Certified Broadcast Meteorologists in the country. What started with watching cars disappear in the...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Matt Keeler, founder of Just Dishin, the Buffalo-based hockey culture brand that is redefining what creative expression looks like in the sport. What started as three shirts made in high school and a dorm room operation at Saint John Fisher College has grown into one of the most authentic and innovative brands in hockey, with collab...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Rebecca Witter, licensed audiologist and founder of Acoustic Designs by Rebecca, a Buffalo-based acoustic consulting firm helping businesses, restaurants, offices, and residential spaces finally address the sound problem everyone notices but no one talks about. What began as a career rooted in patient care and a lifelong friendship...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Buffalo’s own Conway The Machine - internationally known recording artist, founder of Drumwork Music Group, and co-founder of Griselda Records. From recording on karaoke machines in his grandmother’s basement to signing with Shady Records and working with Roc Nation, Conway shares the unfiltered story behind his rise. He opens up ab...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Jim and Tami Fitzhenry. They are former corporate executives turned leadership coaches who now dedicate their time to helping leaders across Buffalo and Western New York grow with clarity, accountability, and authenticity. After decades building their careers at a global company rising from sales and engineering roles to the C-suite...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with legendary NHL goaltending coach Mitch Korn. Mitch’s career spans decades at the highest levels of hockey, including foundational years with the Buffalo Sabres, where he helped redefine the role of the modern goalie coach and played a pivotal role in the development of Dominik Hasek. The conversation is deeply personal, as Mitch was...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Alex Dispence better known as Sup Chef a Western New York native who turned a background in professional kitchens into a massive online food brand. Alex shares how he transitioned from working in high-end restaurants to becoming an early breakout creator on TikTok, building an audience of millions through authenticity, humor, and ob...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Jesse Ciffa, owner of Chief’s Barber Parlor. Jesse shares his journey from learning barbering on YouTube and cutting hair in his grandmother’s basement to building one of Buffalo’s most respected modern barbershops. The conversation explores entrepreneurship without a traditional business background, earning trust client by client,...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Christopher Puckett, founding partner of Northeast Crash Dynamics and former New York State Trooper. Christopher brings decades of experience investigating serious motor vehicle crashes, crime scenes, and high‑stakes forensic cases. The conversation explores how crash reconstruction works, what vehicle “black box” data can reveal, a...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Larry Quinn, former President and Managing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres and one of the most influential executives in Buffalo sports and civic life. Larry played a central role in leading the Sabres through multiple ownership eras, including the Knox family and Tom Golisano, helping guide the franchise through some of its most succ...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Colleen Heidinger, President of 43North, Buffalo’s nationally recognized startup accelerator. Colleen shares her personal journey from growing up in Buffalo’s First Ward to building a career in global media, film, and venture ecosystems and ultimately returning home to help shape Buffalo’s entrepreneurial future. This conversation e...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Tom Szulist, founder of Innocence Cannabis and Singer Farm Naturals. Tom shares a deep, thoughtful exploration of the human body, the endocannabinoid system, and how cannabis, food, and the microbiome work together to support balance and health. Drawing from decades of experience in finance, agriculture, and plant science, Tom chall...

For more than 60 years, Adrian Jules has been a Western New York institution built on craftsmanship, relationships, and uncompromising standards. In this episode, John sits down with father-and-son team Peter E. and Peter A. Roberti to explore what it takes to build, protect, and evolve a true legacy business. They discuss generational leadership, adapting to changing styles and lifestyles, the im...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Brad Gelber, the new Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Richmond Vona. Brad shares his path into marketing, what attracted him to Richmond Vona, and how intentional brand-building creates trust long before a client ever picks up the phone. They explore what modern law firm marketing really means, balancing authenticity wi...

In this New Year’s Eve episode of Angles with John Richmond, John and Angles Producer Brett Tuttle sit down to reflect on the first eight months of the podcast - recorded exactly eight months to the day after their original test episode. They talk candidly about why Angles started, what they’ve learned from dozens of conversations, and how listening, consistency, and community shaped the show more...

From London to Buffalo, from a pub napkin sketch to winning 43North — Al Bozorgi shares the decade-long journey behind Twipes, the world’s first fully biodegradable, truly flushable wipe. In this episode, John and Al dive into R&D breakthroughs, fundraising with no safety net, surviving early failures, and what it means to build a mission-driven startup in a massive legacy industry. Al also op...

Estate planning isn’t about documents it’s about protecting the people you love. John Richmond sits down with Daniel Schuller of PB Elder Law to break down wills, powers of attorney, Medicaid, crisis planning, and the biggest misconceptions that financially devastate families. Daniel also shares real-world horror stories, practical steps every family should take, and the business and leadership le...

Jeremy Van Antwerp, better known as Chef Redbeard, has become one of Buffalo’s most distinctive culinary creators. In this episode, John sits down with Jeremy to explore how a self‑taught cook built one of the city’s most unique dining experiences, why he left the corporate food world behind, and how curiosity, grit, and authenticity shaped Kitchen Studio into what it is today. Enjoying the episod...

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson joins Angles with John Richmond to talk about family, leadership, work ethic, and his journey from Alaska to the NHL. He opens up about his father’s influence, the lessons that keep him grounded, and the mindset behind becoming one of hockey’s elite scorers. Tage also shares his thoughts on team culture, handling pressure, his love for Buffalo, and what it will...

Filmmaker Brenda Turteltaub Feldstein joins Angles with John Richmond to discuss her journey from Brazil to Buffalo, and how a $30 BPO student pass sparked the path that ultimately led to her directing the feature documentary *Love Letters to Music*, centered on world-renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta. Brenda shares the power of quiet leadership, the evolution of documentary filmmaking, and the im...

Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne of the Buffalo Bandits join Angles with John Richmond to talk about leadership, legacy, and what it takes to win championships in Buffalo. They open up about their bond as teammates, the lessons from losses that fueled their title runs, and how the Bandits’ culture represents the blue-collar mindset of the city. Dhane and Josh also share their thoughts on teamwork, commu...

What does it really take to build a winning culture — one where people feel seen, valued, and accountable? In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Trevor Large, Head Coach of the Canisius Men’s Division I Hockey Team, to talk about leadership, accountability, and what it means to create a culture that lasts. Trevor shares how coaching is a calling, not a career, and why relationships and com...

What if everything you’ve been taught about health, healing, and performance was only half the story? In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Matt Meyer, a movement specialist, mindset coach, and wellness practitioner who’s worked with everyone from the Buffalo Bills and Bandits to everyday people searching for real healing. Matt breaks down how traditional medicine often misses the mark, wh...

In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, we sit down with Buffalo powerhouse Amy Bueme, co-owner of Catalyst Fitness. Amy and her husband Joe started with one small gym and grew it into Western New York’s leading fitness brand. Amy shares the highs and lows of that journey from competing with national chains and rebranding from Gold’s Gym to Catalyst, to balancing family life with entrepreneu...