The AdirondacksBuffalo Toronto Public Media2026-09-20 | The AdirondacksDanny Gare on Scoring, Grit and Building Hockey’s Future | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-18 | This week, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei welcome Buffalo Sabres legend Danny Gare (No. 18). Gare reflects on a career defined by goal-scoring and old-school toughness, from his first NHL shift to living through the rough-and-tumble 1970s—and why those first five years are the ones you miss most. He shares broadcast-booth lessons, launching the Tampa Bay Lightning’s early TV coverage, and the energy that live hockey ignites in so-called “nontraditional” markets. Then it’s present day: Gare’s work with Can-Ice, a synthetic-ice company aimed at growing the game by lowering costs and increasing access for municipalities, training centers, and families.Friday Night Lights - Olean at IroquoisBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-18 | Two four-year starting QBs go head-to-head as Joe Mest and the Olean Huskies look to knock off Justus Kleitz and the B2 Division-leading Iroquois Redhawks on Homecoming.
Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Color Commentary Jim Monos
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly Michael Liu
Audio Richard Ells Cameron Taylor
BTPM NPR Board Operator Haley Helenbrook
Video Engineer Tom Vogel
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingBIFF Panel: In Focus + On Location – PanicBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-17 | This panel focuses on BIFF's Closing Night Gala Film – The Panic. Based on true events, the film centers on the Panic of 1907 in New York City, following a group of unscrupulous bankers and businessmen whose actions brought the American economy to the verge of collapse. Filmed in various locations throughout Buffalo, New York; and starring Cary Elwes, Colm Meaney, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Justin Chatwin, Anastasiya Mitrunen and Malcolm McDowell. Panelists: Director/Writer Daniel Adams, Star Cristiana Dell'Anna, and Star Anastasiya Mitrunen. Moderator: Anna ScimeBIFF Panel: Remaining Native In FocusBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-16 | Oct 15 @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM: Live @ Buffalo Toronto Public Media + live streamed to social media platforms + BIFF's website This panel focuses on BIFF's Opening Night Gala Film – *Remaining Native* – a coming-of-age documentary about Ku Stevens (17), a solo runner at his high school with no coach. Living on the Yerington Paiute reservation in Northwest Nevada, he is driven by his ambition to run for his dream school, the University of Oregon. As Ku trains, unreconciled emotions unearth the memory of his great-grandfather, Frank Quinn. At 8 years old, Frank ran 50 miles across the desert to escape an Indian boarding school. Frank’s story becomes interwoven with Ku’s journey to run a collegiate qualifying time. Panelists: Director Paige Bethmann + more TBA Moderator: Anna Scime Presented in partnership with the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging for the College of Arts and Sciences at University at Buffalo – The State University of New York.Game Recap - Southwestern/Frewsburg vs Salamanca | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-15 | Catch our Friday Night Lights recap of Southwestern/Frewsburg at Salamanca. Play-by-play host Jack Kreuzer and color commentator Jim Monos break down the big plays, momentum swings, and the moments that decided this Week 6 matchup.
Friday Night Lights is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media in collaboration with Section VI in Western New York.
Friday Night Lights is presented by Villa Maria College, advancing educational opportunity for all of Western New York. Friday Night Lights is supported by our members, The WNED Foundation Incorporated, Mr. Goodbar (your headquarters for watching away games on Elmwood Avenue), Denny's - America’s Diner (which is always open), and Brighton Liquor and Wine (located at 930 Brighton Road in Tonawanda). And by S E I. More information at seic.com
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit https://www.wnedmembers.org/alleg/Web...Two Leagues, One Game: Paul Woods on the Power of Partnership for the CFL & NFL | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-15 | Skin In The Game digs into Canadian Football this week when John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei sit down with Paul Woods, Canadian Football League historian, journalist and author, to explore the evolving story of the Toronto Argonauts and Canadian Football. Woods unpacks the team’s deep roots in Canadian sports history, the ongoing challenge of growing its fan base, and how new ownership strategies are reshaping its future. The three dig into a groundbreaking partnership between Argonauts and Buffalo Bills ownership, including an agreement that entertains co-branded merchandise, supports youth sports and aims to strengthen cross-border football culture.
add more hereBIFF Panel: On Location – Hallmark Makes Its Mark in WNYBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-12 | This panel focuses on recent Hallmark Media productions in Western New York, including the much anticipated Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story and A Newport Christmas. The panel will feature exclusive clips, and panelists will discuss producing their films in WNY and more. Panelists: Executive Producer of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story Jonathan Eskenas + Senior Vice President of Programming at Hallmark Media Samantha DiPippo. Moderators: Anna Scime + John FinkShowgirls, Spotlights & Soft Spots: Putting on a Show in the Age of the ScrollBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-11 | In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley is joined by actor and host of BTPM’s Let’s Go! Ashleigh Chrisena Ricci, choreographer and professor at Buffalo State University Naila Ansari-Catillo, and co-owner of Town Ballroom and “Funtime Presents “ Donny Kutzbach to celebrate Buffalo’s theatre scene while digging into the pressures of life in the spotlight. They discuss the emotional toll of constant performance in pop culture and debate whether Taylor Swift might have benefited from taking a break instead of dropping her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. From stage lights to social feeds, they explore what it really means to keep showing up when the world is always watching.Friday Night Lights - Southwestern / Frewsburg at SalamancaBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-11 | The top spot in the Class C South division is up for grabs, as undefeated Southwestern/Frewsburg travels to Salamanca for week 6 on Friday Night Lights!
Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Color Commentary Jim Monos
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly Michael Liu
Audio Richard Ells Cameron Taylor
BTPM NPR Board Operator Haley Helenbrook
Video Engineer Peter Herrmann
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
To get your business message on Friday Night Lights or on The Buffalo Toronto Public Media platform email BTPM at wsaurer@btpm.org
Executive Producer Pat Kelly
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingBIFF Panel: In Focus + On Location – Baristas vs BillionairesBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-11 | This panel focuses on BIFF's Opening Night Gala Film – Baristas vs Billionaires – a film about the baristas in Buffalo that sparked a nationwide uprising by fighting for their right to unionize at Starbucks. Panelists will discuss their film, the issues at stake for local laborers, the production process, creative exchanges, and more. Panelists: Director Mark Mori, Producer Alec Baldwin, and Documentary Participant Will Westlake. Moderator: Anna ScimeMedina Mustangs vs Eden/North Collins Raiders Game Recap | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-08 | Catch our Friday Night Lights recap of the Medina Mustangs vs the Eden/North Collins Raiders. Play-by-play host Jack Kreuzer and color commentator Jim Monos break down the big plays and moments that decided this Week 5 matchup.
Friday Night Lights is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media in collaboration with Section VI in Western New York.
Friday Night Lights is presented by Villa Maria College, advancing educational opportunity for all of Western New York. Friday Night Lights is supported by our members, The WNED Foundation Incorporated, Mr. Goodbar (your headquarters for watching away games on Elmwood Avenue), Denny's - America’s Diner (which is always open), and Brighton Liquor and Wine (located at 930 Brighton Road in Tonawanda). And by S E I. More information at seic.com
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit https://www.wnedmembers.org/alleg/Web...The Rise of Women’s Hockey: Katy Knoll and the PWHL | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-04 | John and Tim sit down with Katy Knoll, forward for the Minnesota Frost of the Professional Women’s Hockey League on this episode of Skin In The Game. Knoll reflects on the opportunity the PWHL is creating for athletes like her, and what it means for this moment in women’s sports. She shares her journey from college to the professional game, and how a master’s degree in accounting is helping her navigate her own financial decisions as part of a young and growing league. Knoll also talks about embracing the new and exciting challenge of connecting with fans and building her personal brand and social media presence—an aspect of professional sports that wasn’t part of her college experience but is now key to her success as a pro.Friday Night Lights - Medina at Eden / North CollinsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-10-04 | FNL enters the second half of the regular season with a Class C North divisional battle, as the Eden/North Collins Raiders host the Medina Mustangs at William Bos Field in Eden, NY. Both Section VI teams are 3-1 at the midway point of the 2025 season, each maintaining aspirations of a Divisional Championship.
Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Color Commentary Jim Monos
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly Michael Liu
Audio Richard Ells Cameron Taylor
BTPM NPR Board Operator Haley Helenbrook
Video Engineer Tom Vogel
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
To get your business message on Friday Night Lights or on The Buffalo Toronto Public Media platform email BTPM at wsaurer@btpm.org
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingNewfane Panthers vs. Randolph Cardinals Game Recap | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-30 | Catch our Friday Night Lights recap of the Newfane Panthers at the Randolph Cardinals in Randolph, New York. Play-by-play host Jack Kreuzer and color commentator Jim Monos break down the big plays, momentum swings, and the moments that decided this Week 4 matchup.
Friday Night Lights is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media in collaboration with Section VI in Western New York.
Friday Night Lights is presented by Villa Maria College, advancing educational opportunity for all of Western New York. Friday Night Lights is supported by our members, The WNED Foundation Incorporated, Mr. Goodbar (your headquarters for watching away games on Elmwood Avenue), Denny's - America’s Diner (which is always open), and Brighton Liquor and Wine (located at 930 Brighton Road in Tonawanda). And by S E I. More information at seic.com
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSLake Placid Mountain Biking and ORDA’s Sports Innovation | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-27 | In this episode, John Cimperman welcomes Kris Cheney Seymour, senior manager of sport strategy and engagement, and Tait Wardlaw, vice president of sales, marketing and communications at the Olympic Regional Development Authority. Together, they preview the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, which kicks off a packed season in Lake Placid, New York. The conversation dives into how ORDA’s investment in sprot facilities meet the state-of-the-art needs of world-class athletes while also creating one-of-a-kind experiences for fans. From “fringe” sports rising in popularity, to the expectations of elite competitors, to the interactive opportunities that give spectators a hands-on connection with the action, Seymour and Wardlaw share how Lake Placid continues to evolve as a global sports destination.Friday Night Lights - Newfane at RandolphBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-27 | Week four bring the FNL crew down to Randolph, NY for a battle at the top of Class D. 3-0 Newfane takes on 3-0 Randolph for the right to remain atop Class D in Section VI.
Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Color Commentary Jim Monos
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly Michael Liu
Audio Richard Ells Cameron Taylor
BTPM NPR Board Operator Haley Helenbrook
Video Engineer Tom Vogel
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
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Executive Producer Pat Kelly
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingLancaster Legends vs. Jamestown Red & Green Game Recap | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-23 | Catch our Friday Night Lights recap of the Lancaster Legends at Jamestown Red & Green from Strider Field in Jamestown, New York. Play-by-play host Jack Kreuzer and color commentator Jim Monos break down the big plays, momentum swings, and the moments that decided this Week 3 matchup.
Friday Night Lights is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media in collaboration with Section VI in Western New York.
Friday Night Lights is presented by Villa Maria College, advancing educational opportunity for all of Western New York. Friday Night Lights is supported by our members, The WNED Foundation Incorporated, Mr. Goodbar (your headquarters for watching away games on Elmwood Avenue), Denny's - America’s Diner (which is always open), and Brighton Liquor and Wine (located at 930 Brighton Road in Tonawanda). And by S E I. More information at seic.com
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSFishing, Baseball, and Business with Bob Rich Jr. | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-20 | This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei sit down with Bob Rich Jr, an author, businessman, team owner, and lifelong angler. A decade after publishing his novel Looking Through Water, Rich shares the story of how it’s now been adapted into a feature film starring Michael Douglas. He reflects on his passion for fishing and writing, his leadership as CEO of the global food company Rich Products, and his perspective as owner of the Buffalo Bisons. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that explores how sport, storytelling, and business all intertwine in one remarkable life.Friday Night Lights - Lancaster at Jamestown, NYBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-20 | Week three of the 2025 Section VI High School Football Season brings us to Strider Field in Jamestown, NY, for a thrilling rematch of the 2024 Class AA Sectional Championship as the Jamestown Red & Green seek revenge against the Lancaster Legends.
Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Color Commentary Jim Monos
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly Michael Liu
Audio Richard Ells Justin Schwaitzberg
BTPM NPR Board Operator Haley Helenbrook
Video Engineer Peter Herrmann
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingStadium development evolution with Populous’ Jonathan Mallie & Scott Radecic | Skin In The GameBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-13 | This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei sit down with Populous leaders Jonathan Mallie (senior principal and managing director for the Americas) and Scott Radecic (senior principal, founder and former Bills linebacker) for a deep dive into the design of the Buffalo Bills’ next home. They discuss how the design includes an open-air, 360-degree canopy to shield roughly two-thirds of seats, stacked seating to trap noise, and weather-smart features like radiant heat for those cold December and January games. The conversation spans the design brief, how architecture shapes fan culture, and what it means to deliver a new Orchard Park landmark set to open in 2026.
Skin In The Game is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
Hosts John Cimperman Tim O'Shei
Video Editor Bailey Critoph
Audio Editor Richard Ells
Executive Producer Lynne Bader
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSFriday Night Lights - Salamanca at SpringvilleBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-13 | Week two of the 2025 Section VI High School Football Season brings up to Springville-Griffith Institute for a Class C South Divisional Matchup as the Griffins host the Salamanca Warriors. Play by Play Announcer Jack Kreuzer
Jim Monos Color Commentary
Directors Lynne Bader Elizabeth Weiglein
VMIX Operator Armando Giangreco-Marotta
Camera Bailey Critoph Pat Kelly
Audio Richard Ells Cameron Taylor
BTPM NPR Board Operator Jerry Urban
Video Engineer Tom Vogel
Graphic Design M.K. Do Christopher Hyzy Jack Kreuzer
Engineers in Charge Brandon Nightingale Jerry Urban
Engineering Support Peter Herrmann Tom Vogel
Corporate Support Sauce Gardner Mike McKay William Saurer
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Copyright 2025, Western New York Public BroadcastingHealth Sciences/Buffalo Science/Global Concepts v. Orchard Park Game Recap | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-09 | Miss the game? Catch our Friday Night Lights recap of Orchard Park at Health Sciences/Buffalo Science/Global Concepts from Coyer Field. Play-by-play host Jack Kreuzer and color commentator Jim Monos break down the big plays, momentum swings, and the moments that decided this Week 1 matchup.
Friday Night Lights is a production of Buffalo Toronto Public Media in collaboration with Section VI in Western New York.
Friday Night Lights is presented by Villa Maria College, advancing educational opportunity for all of Western New York. Friday Night Lights is supported by our members, The WNED Foundation Incorporated, Mr. Goodbar (your headquarters for watching away games on Elmwood Avenue), Denny's - America’s Diner (which is always open), and Brighton Liquor and Wine (located at 930 Brighton Road in Tonawanda). And by S E I. More information at seic.com
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSDishing on Buffalo Bills Mafia: Food, Fits and Fandom | Group ChatBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-05 | In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley sits down with Chef Darian Bryan, owner of Bratts Hill and private chef for the Buffalo Bills, along with Abigail Lee, founder of the Buffalo-inspired fashion brand by Abigail Lee, and Dima Maddah, senior marketing manager at New Era Cap. With the Bills’ home opener on the horizon, the group digs into Western New York’s tailgate culture, from signature dishes to the game-day looks that turn parking lots into runways. Along the way, they swap stories about MVP Josh Allen, whose humor and humility have made him as beloved off the field as he is on it, and explore the ways the team’s energy continues to shape pop culture.
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSWhat are the current WNED Foundation assets? - Nancy Hammond - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-04 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s Executive Vice President & COO, Nancy Hammond, shares an update on the current WNED Foundation assets.Is more advertising an option that is being considered? - Sylvia Bennett - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-04 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Sylvia Bennett, discusses whether increasing advertising is an option under consideration.How do we balance a commercial model & public media mission? - Tom Calderone - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-09-04 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's President & CEO, Tom Calderone, discusses how we balancing a commercial model and public media mission.Section VI Football Season Preview with Jack Kreuzer | CLASS A | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-29 | BTPM’s Friday Night Lights host Jack Kreuzer breaks down all you need to know about Section VI Class A football ahead of the 2025 season.
This Friday Night Lights Season Preview on the BTPM YouTube channel is presented by Villa Maria College: Creative. Supportive. Accessible. Affordable. Learn more at Villa.edu
This Friday Night Lights Season Preview on the BTPM YouTube channel is presented by Villa Maria College: Creative. Supportive. Accessible. Affordable. Learn more at Villa.edu
This Friday Night Lights Season Preview on the BTPM YouTube channel is presented by Villa Maria College: Creative. Supportive. Accessible. Affordable. Learn more at Villa.edu
This Friday Night Lights Season Preview on the BTPM YouTube channel is presented by Villa Maria College: Creative. Supportive. Accessible. Affordable. Learn more at Villa.edu
With additional support from The WNED Foundation
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSSection VI Football Season Preview with Jack Kreuzer | CLASS AA | Friday Night LightsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-29 | BTPM’s Friday Night Lights host Jack Kreuzer breaks down all you need to know about Section VI Class AA football ahead of the 2025 season. This Friday Night Lights Season Preview on the BTPM YouTube channel is presented by Villa Maria College: Creative. Supportive. Accessible. Affordable. Learn more at Villa.edu
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This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSWhat did BTPM do to prepare for defunding? - Nancy Hammond - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-28 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Executive Vice President & COO, Nancy Hammond, discusses how BTPM prepared for defunding.What did BTPM do to prepare for defunding? - Kathryn Larsen - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-28 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Vice President of Content Distribution, Kathryn Larsen, discusses how BTPM prepared for defunding.What did BTPM do to prepare for defunding? - Sylvia Bennett - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-28 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Sylvia Bennett, discusses how BTPM prepared for defunding.What did BTPM do to prepare for defunding? - S.J. Velasquez - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-28 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Senior Director of Audio Strategies, S.J. Velasquez, discusses how BTPM prepared for defunding.What did BTPM do to prepare for defunding? - Tom Calderone - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-28 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's President & CEO, Tom Calderone, discusses how BTPM prepared for defunding.How will you determine what programs to air? - Tom Calderone - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-25 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's President & CEO, Tom Calderone, answers how will BTPM will determine what programs to air.How will you determine what programs to air? - S.J. Velasquez - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-25 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Senior Director of Audio Strategies, S.J. Velasquez, answers how will BTPM will determine what programs to air.How will you determine what programs to air? - Nancy Hammond - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-25 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Executive Vice President & COO, Nancy Hammond, answers how will BTPM will determine what programs to air.How will you determine what programs to air? - Kathryn Larsen - State of The StationsBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-25 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media's Vice President of Content Distribution, Kathryn Larsen, answers how will BTPM will determine what programs to air.Back-to-School Buzz, Literary Lies & the Rise of AI | Group ChatBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-22 | In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley and friends Jessica Topper, Cory McCants, and Naila Ansari-Catilo bring three subjects to the table: the cultural pull of back-to-school season, the messy drama of fabricated memoirs, and the complicated role AI now plays in classrooms, workplaces, and everything in between. Consider it a crash course where everyone gets an "A" for offering their opinion. Don't miss it!
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSFrom The Devil Wears Prada to Power Plays, Scandals & Fairground Fun | Group ChatBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-16 | In this episode of “Group Chat,” Bentley and friends Allie Brady, Elyse Breeze and Matt Hitch connect the dots between upcoming plans for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and the real-life evolution of workplace culture and internships since the original film. The conversation takes a gossipy turn into recent scandals — from Coldplay kiss-cam drama to reality TV chaos. To end on a lighter note, they take a trip to the Erie County Fair, where nostalgia, local pride and deep-fried everything rule the day.
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSHidden Gems by Women Composers | BTPM Classical Live On StageBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-09 | In March 2025 and in honor of Women’s History Month, The Musical Delights (TMD) and friends presented Hidden Gems by Women Composers for BTPM Classical’s Live On Stage Series. The Musical Delights are known for focusing on works of women composers, although they also enjoy playing music by men, both famous and lesser-known.
PERFORMERS Sandra Internicola, violin Amy Kelly, violin Leslie Bahler, viola Barbara Cordaro, cello Linda Mabry, piano Melinda Easter, flute Paul Schlossman, oboe
THE PROGRAM The centerpiece of the program is the Piano Quintet in A Minor (1936) by Florence Price, perhaps the most essential Black female American composer of the 20th century.
That's followed by The Lost Tribe and The Great Circle from Trans-Atlantic Triptych, a work from 2021-23 for oboe, viola, and piano, by British composer Althea Talbot-Howard.
Representing earlier times is Dame Ethel Smyth’s Two Interlinked French Folk Melodies (1928) for flute, viola, and piano and Luise Adolpha Le Beau’s Polonaise from Drei Stücke, Op. 26 (1884) for viola and piano.
The concert concludes with a set of pieces from the 1960s by British composer Madeleine Dring: Danza Gaya and Italian Dance for oboe and piano, and Pink Minor from her Colour Suite for piano.Beauty Bias, Behind The Scenes Of Buffalo Filmmaking & Theatre: Breaking Norms | Group ChatBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-08 | Buckle up! In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley is joined by Naila Ansari-Catilo, Kyle Mecca and Cory McCants as they unpack Hollywood’s obsession with narrow beauty standards and how those ideals influence casting and representation. Then, they celebrate Buffalo’s cinematic boom, highlighting how local talent and big productions are reshaping the city’s film scene. Finally, they dive into Buffalo’s vibrant musical theater culture, exploring how local stages and bold new works are redefining community pride. It’s a lively, honest and fun conversation about beauty, film and theater.
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you! To donate, visit wnedmembers.org/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=WEBYT1&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=d7c8elR8b49PNdBk7doSeRiCxtaFReuSBuffalo Bills, “Hard Knocks” & Lollapalooza: Summer’s Spotlight on Sports, Style & SoundBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-08-01 | On this episode of Group Chat, Bentley kicks it with Donny Kutzbach, Jack Kreuzer, and Abigail Lee for a jam-packed chat on Bills buzz, fashion fits and festival chaos. From HBO’s “Hard Knocks” shining a national spotlight on the Buffalo Bills to the rise of women’s sports powered by stars like Caitlin Clark and Venus Williams, this episode celebrates athletic influence and community pride. We explore how fashion, led by icons like Serena Williams and brands like By Abigail Lee, reshapes self-expression and sport. Plus, we dive into the energy of Lollapalooza, how livestreaming is impacting festivals, and the bold looks that define Bills game days.
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Finally, if you'd like to learn more about who we are and what we do, visit wned.org and wbfo.org, and THANKS!Garden Wisdom 🪴Buffalo Toronto Public Media2025-07-25 | Calling all gardeners!🪴
We’re throwing it back to this Garden Wisdom special because Garden Walk Buffalo is this Saturday and Sunday.Where Food Meets Family: Italian Traditions And French Culinary Techniques | Group ChatBuffalo Toronto Public Media2025-07-25 | This week on Group Chat, Bentley is joined by Naila Ansari-Catilo, Camille Le Caër, and Kristen Cronyn to kick things off with a roundup of this week’s pop culture headlines—from the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to Emmy noms for Severance. Then they dive into the 50th anniversary of Buffalo’s Italian Heritage Festival and the deep connections between food, family, and culture. Whether it’s Kristen’s work with Meet & Eat Charcuterie, Camille’s firefighter meals and French Culinary Camp, or Naila’s thoughts on performance and body image, this episode explores how food can heal, connect, and empower.
Call us, Stephen. We have ideas.😉📞 716-845-7001Colbert without CBS? We Have An Idea...Buffalo Toronto Public Media2025-07-23 | After "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was cancelled, we had a thought: Stephen, why not bring the show to Buffalo?
If this video isn't enough to bring the show to Western New York, we also have scenic border views, great food, and a community that loves smart comedy. We've both had a rough week, and let's face it — public media could use the late-night glow-up!
Call us, Stephen. We have ideas! Find us on TikTok: @btpublicmedia