The Square Podcast

We wanted to record something meaningful as we wave goodbye to May seeing as it's Mental Health Awareness month. In our first segment, Kelly, Ryan and Jim sit down and discuss each of their journeys in mental health. We interview psychiatrist Dr. Wendy Weinstein in our second segment. She gives us insights into the signs of depression and how to recognize these in yourself or someone you care abou...

We have a very interesting episode for you today. In our second, feature segment we speak with Aaron O'Brian and Jason Gusman of the true crime podcast Return to Snakeland. It centers around the mysterious murder of high school student Kathy Herold in the summer of 1985. Content warning: some of the details are graphic. Aaron and Jason were students at the same school in Kenmore, NY and were haunt...

Indie/folk/bluegrass Fiddler Sally Schaefer of bands Over and Out, McCarthyizm and Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars joins us to talk about her bands, a history of fiddling and blugrass and how the local live music scene is starting to come back to life. She can be seen every first and third Thursday at Sportsman's Tavern with Buffalo Bluegrass Allstars and check her other bands for upcoming gigs. Links...

The gang explains Stefan's goofy ribbon cutting ceremony pics and other news of the week. Drs. Russell Weaver and Jason Knight then join us to discuss their very interesting proposal for a more democratic Buffalo city charter-->Here's their full proposal: www.highroadpolicy.orgHere's their Buffalo News article on the subject, pasted below for those behind the paywall.https://buffalonews.com/opinio...

Riy had a bad day. His shoes and Magic the Gathering cards were stolen. So now he's a proponent of expanding the police state. Just kidding. But he did go on a 30 minute rant about Byron Brown based on this very good Investigative Post article by Jim Heaney-->https://www.investigativepost.org/2021/04/28/bryon-browns-sorry-track-record/That, other news of the week, a review of Yelp's top restaurant...

The episode Joe Biden doesn't want you to hear. We sat down on 4/20 with our very knowledgeable 420 correspondent Ajay Rai to discuss how NY State got to legal weed, why it took so long, and what to do and what to expect if you're new to the whole scene. Ajay's Twitter handle is @pakmanraiFind us at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRi...

We sit down with Cheektowaga Councilmember Brian Nowak to discuss the news of the week and the hot hot primary races coming up. I hope you're hungry for vegetables! Brian is on Twitter at @BrianNowakCKTWIt was getting hot in the snakepit and we decided to record outside. Apologies in advance for the lawnmower noise in the background. The birds chirping is a nice touch, I think. Find us at:Facebook...

We're trying a new thing...being positive. We sit down with Step Out Buffalo's Lauren Spoth to discuss some of our favorite things so far in 2021.Lauren's personal venture, The Buffalo Creative, can be found here. Please support her and take a look! -->https://thebuffalocreative4.wixsite.com/thebuffalocreativeFind us at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRya...

Bonus News of the Week this week to go along with the Best of 2021Find us at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRiy: @GFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang went down to Cuba again and recorded Big Jim explaining a few of his many life experiences. Find us at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRiy: @GFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist Brian Castner joins us for the news of the week and to discuss his upcoming book Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike (it's a good one, folks). Stampede is out 4/13/2021 but you can preorder now. Buy the book at Talking Leaves and definitely not anywhere else: https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/9780385544504Brian's on Twitter @Brian_CastnerFind us at:Facebook: www...

Jim describes his new friend Angus the Shapeshifting Badger, who manifested itself from a Pfizer vaccine dream and demanded the right to a full body pillow. The great Adam Bojak puts up with this horseshit and offers advice for tenants worried about the looming end of the eviction moratorium. Also discussed is his work with the India Walton campaign.https://indiawalton.com/Snake couldn't help hims...

The boys get into the latest Andrew Cuomo drama, the Buffalo mayoral race and the weirdness around the Pharaoh's Gentlmen's club owner and those around him. Find us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRiy: @GFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang meets up in the snake pit with Brandon and Josh of Buffalo Above Films to discuss their upcoming YouTube documentary "Drive" in which they tour cities and meet interesting folks along the Great Lakes in the midst of the Covid pandemic. Duluth rocks! You can find them at:http://buffaloabovefilms.com/Twitter: @buffaloaboveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/buffaloabove/Insta: https://www.in...

We sit down and sip on mimosas with NY's 142nd district Assemblyman Pat Burke to discuss the very busy news of the week. You can find Pat online here:https://www.electburke.com/Twitter: @PatBurkeNYFB: https://www.facebook.com/PatBBurke/Find us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRiy: @GFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Buffalo roller derby currently ranks 25th in the world. We're pretty good! Queen City Roller Derby stars Wrecks Kitten, Ube and Ferg talk to us about the origins of roller derby in Buffalo, how the sport is currently setup, when they can get rolling again and how we can watch. That and the news of the week. Don't miss this one! Queen City Roller Derby site: http://qcrg.netFind us at:Facebook: http...

We're always interested to hear the stories of people that moved here, moved back, or just left and why. So, the gang sits down with transplant Stef McGraw to discuss how and why she moved to Buffalo, what she likes, doesn't like, and how local pizza rates. Find us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squarepodTwitter: @squarepodbuffJim: @JamesTamolRyan: @darealryansteelRiy: @GFY Hosted on Acast....

The boys discuss the news of the week and go into detail about all the love notes from between Nate and his fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are honored to have friend of the pod Corinne chime in on the news of the week. Most notable news: Stephan eats his wings with butter only, and we may have a dick shaped district soon that encompasses the Falls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ultimate vegetables episode. I hope you brought your salad dressing. Riy and Jim talk campaign finance curiosities with Investigative Post's Geoff Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys talk with Mohawk Place "booking guy" Marty Boratin about the effects the pandemic has had on music venues and more insights into the Buffalo music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riy and Jim discuss the news of the week and interview Buffalo Mayoral Candidate India Walton about her campaign and platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Butcher Boys give updates on recent news. Stephan's creeper line is hot with Mark Poloncarz sightings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Riy and Jim talk with Roy Bakos of Cafe Gadot about opening and operating a restaurant during a pandemic along with some other restaurant inside baseball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Butcher Boys talk gym life in 2020 with Nickel City Athletics owner Chris Heeb, and then give us their 2021 resolutions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.