Riter Radio

Episode 299 of Riter Radio moves outdoors to the back patio as Brad welcomes longtime friend, former radio producer, comedian, and author Greg Bauch to discuss his new novel, Unbelievable . Greg shares the unlikely journey from writing comedy bits and radio sketches to publishing his second novel, explaining how a simple idea about a mythical "perfect game" in college basketball evolved over more...

After a brief break from regular podcasting, Brad Riter returns with Episode 298 and welcomes longtime Riter Radio favorite Bob Gaughan for a wide-ranging conversation. The two catch up on everything from getting older and coaching youth sports to concert plans, jury duty, and the challenge of keeping the podcast rolling toward the milestone 300th episode. Along the way, Bob shares a painful softb...

In Episode 297 of Riter Radio, Brad Riter returned to the podcast during an unexpected break from his WGR schedule and used the opportunity to update listeners on everything happening behind the scenes. He explained how jury duty uncertainty and Tim Graham’s minicamp reporting duties led to a few days away from the radio show, while also discussing the continued evolution of his role at WGR and th...

After a long break between Episodes 295 and 296, Brad returns to explain where Riter Radio has been — and where it’s headed next. With a new daily role alongside Tim Graham on WGR 550 from 1–3 PM, Brad admits he no longer has the bandwidth for two live shows every day, meaning the old Monday-through-Friday live Riter Radio format is officially evolving. Episode 296 becomes part reboot, part therap...

In this jam-packed episode of Riter Radio , Brad dives headfirst into the electric atmosphere of the NHL playoffs as the Buffalo Sabres finally break their 14-year postseason drought. Brad meticulously breaks down the newly released schedule, weighing the logistics of the Sunday night start time against a busy weekend of basketball banquets and youth sports. He reflects on the historical overlap o...

This episode is a nostalgic deep dive into Buffalo sports and local lore, starting with a look back at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (The Aud) and its unique, multi-colored seating. The host reminisces about being an inaugural season ticket holder for the Buffalo Bandits in the early 1990s, revealing that a full season in the "Upper Blues" cost a staggering $32. The conversation transi...

The Buffalo Drought Finally Breaks This episode of Riter Radio captures the electric atmosphere in Buffalo as the Sabres officially clinch the Atlantic Division title, marking a historic return to form for the franchise. Brad highlights the team’s dominant play since December, noting that they are currently chasing one of the highest win totals in franchise history—putting them in the same convers...

In a special "early start" that felt anything but productive, Brad kicks off Episode 291 by detailing the collapse of his typical morning routine. After waking up nearly two hours before his usual 8:45 AM alarm, things quickly spiraled from a peaceful morning of reading into a series of "dad tax" duties. Between navigating a "horrific traffic loop" to drop off kids wh...

In this episode of Riter Radio, Brad leans into the "Friday energy" by embracing the show’s high potential for stupidity. He kicks things off with a string of knee-jerk reactions to the morning's headlines, ranging from Melania Trump’s public statements to the bizarre reports of a "chimp civil war." Brad pulls no punches regarding the local pushback against a new Shake Shack location in Kenmore, h...

On episode 289 of Radio Radio , Brad opens the show with a humorous look at the "rookie mistake" of starting a long broadcast without a water bottle, while sharing a story about his son smuggling orange and cream sodas to hide them from his brothers. Brad then apologizes for a string of short, pre-recorded episodes, explaining that his week has been dominated by family commitments and a...

In this special prerecorded episode of Riter Radio , Brad explains a hectic schedule filled with sports, parenting, and radio commitments that forced him to abandon plans for a live show. He recaps a big sports night highlighted by Michigan’s national championship win and a key Buffalo Sabres victory, but the centerpiece becomes a conversation with his 11-year-old son Nate, who unexpectedly wins $...

After a nine-day hiatus, Brad returns to the studio to shake off the rust and recalibrate his equipment. The broadcast opens with a mix of personal updates and sports analysis, specifically focusing on the Buffalo Sabres ' recent entry into the playoffs. While the team "backed in" following a Flyers loss, Brad expresses a bittersweet sentiment, wishing the clinching moment had been m...

Brad opens with an explanation for the show’s late start, joking that “ the show didn't start late because I was pooping, chat ,” and instead blaming an intentional deep dive into ska music. He describes rediscovering the genre, setting up a checkerboard backdrop, and preparing for a conversation with senior music correspondent Josh Gregory, who joins him for an extended discussion on ska’s hi...

On Episode 284 of Riter Radio , Brad opens with a deep dive into the Sabres’ recent surge, focusing on their resilience, comeback mentality, and the growing national enthusiasm surrounding Buffalo hockey. Hearing familiar voices like Darren Pang triggers a wave of nostalgia as Brad draws parallels between the current team and the mid‑2000s Lindy Ruff era. He reflects on the Sabres’ ability to claw...

Episode 283 opens with Brad admitting he’s fallen behind on uploading shows thanks to the added headache of video production—but it’s not all bad, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at a fun, low-stress UB football schedule release shoot where he finally got to just “show up and talk” instead of doing everything himself. The episode quickly turns chaotic (in the best way) when he literally brea...

A freshly showered and unusually self-aware Brad opens the show with absolutely no plan—just vibes, body wash discourse, a deep hatred of dishwashers, and a baffled tour through confusing ESPN headlines—before admitting the entire structure is basically “wait for Bob and then leave early for a mysterious UB football video shoot.” When Bob Gaughan arrives, the chaos sharpens into focus: the two div...

The show opens with a classic late-night Brad confession—falling asleep during the last two Buffalo Sabres West Coast games despite being built for night-owl viewing—only to wake up and discover increasingly dominant wins, including a 5–0 shutout that extended the team’s absurd scoreless streak to nearly 160 minutes. That momentum sparks a full-on vibe shift, as Brad leans into the idea that if yo...

Episode 279 opens with Brad staring down the first day of the NCAA Tournament while dealing with the most dependable law of family life: if you have three kids, one of them is always sick. That means no heading out early to post up somewhere for wall-to-wall basketball, but the screens are ready and the brackets are in anyway. From there, the show moves through the end of winter, the official arri...

Episode 278 leans fully into the increasingly meta collision between the Sabres’ surge and the rise of AI as an active participant in Riter Radio . What began as a simple post-show tool—summarizing transcripts—has evolved into something that now identifies patterns, builds narrative arcs, and inserts itself into the show’s structure. The host reacts in real time, both entertained and uneasy, as th...

Episode 277 starts with a very Riter Radio problem: Brad can’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because the brick wall behind him is fake and his green screen would erase half his body. After also realizing he accidentally played a long stretch of Irish music to himself instead of the audience, the show settles into a mix of Sabres talk, weather misery, and a surprisingly thoughtful detour into AI....

Episode 276 opens with Brad reflecting on a chaotic weekend of youth sports before settling into one of the most entertaining TV nights of the year: the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal, the Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien, and the World Baseball Classic semifinal all happening at once. Brad runs the split-screen setup and breaks down the big Oscar winners, including One Battle After Another dominati...

Episode 275 opens with Brad explaining why the show almost didn’t happen at all, after a whirlwind Thursday drive to Albany and back for a wake tied to one of his longtime college friends. What follows is one of the more personal openings in recent episodes, as Brad reflects on a 30-plus-year brotherhood built through college, fantasy football, and a fraternity that has turned into a real lifelong...

Episode 274 is a quick-hitter edition of Riter Radio, with Brad jumping on early for a shortened show before running out the door. The Sabres remain the central storyline as their improbable surge continues, sitting just two points behind the top spot in the Eastern Conference and four clear of Tampa. Brad talks about how the biggest change for him is simple: he wakes up thinking about the Sabres...

Episode 273 opens with Brad battling a sluggish computer, recapping why there was no Episode 272, and explaining that a house full of migraines and sickness shut down any chance of doing a show the day before. From there, the show quickly turns into a celebration of the Sabres, who suddenly look like one of the hottest teams in hockey. Brad revels in Buffalo’s latest win streak, the climb in the s...

After skipping a show and skipping an episode number (don’t worry about the math), Brad returns to Riter Radio riding an absolutely absurd sports heater. From youth basketball and baseball wins to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and the Sabres ripping off a winning streak, everything he watches seems to turn into a victory. But nothing compared to the chaos that unfolded Sunday night when t...