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On Wednesday's Scoreboard... Happy New Year! 2025 is here. Resolutions are a full go today for Buffalo’s pro sports teams plus we check in on the local college hoops scene with the Wednesday Whip-Around.

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter note the passing of Broadway stars in 2024. For 32 years (as of November 2024), Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45am, 8:45am, and 5:45pm Fridays on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. NOTE: Theater listings are included with the podcast. As part of BTPM (Buffalo Toronto Public Media), their beat is primarily Buffalo theater, but Broadway, The Shaw Festival, The Stratford Festival, and Chautauqua are covered as are other relevant art forms for the stage, including ballet and opera.

This week, John and Tim welcome Patrick Kaler, the President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara.

On Friday's Scoreboard... The Buffalo Sabres look to respond from a losing streak with a run of wins continuing tonight; the Bandits home opener is tomorrow night; and the Bills host the Jets on Sunday with the chance to write more history.

We revisit conversations with Pastor Charles McCarley of the Tabernacle of Praise about the role that religious leaders play in the community, and with Jasmine Westbrook, a local healthcare advocate.

On Friday's Scoreboard... The Buffalo Sabres blew multiple leads last night as they fell to the Colorado Avalanche; The Bills prepare for the regular season finale; And the UB Bulls are set to be in the national spotlight twice this weekend.

We welcome Dr. Annette Wysocki, the Dean of the University at Buffalo’s School of Nursing, discusses how to better support nurses, who she views as one of the most needed yet least supported professions.

On Wednesday's Scoreboard... Needing a morale boost, the city of Buffalo was treated to a thrilling Sabres win over the Boston Bruins last night, just what the doctor ordered. Plus, we check in on the college hoops scene around town with the Wednesday Whiparound.

On Friday's Scoreboard... The Buffalo Bills take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game this Sunday, we break down what makes this meeting different than those in the past.

This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter talk about KHAN!!! A PARODY TREK-TACULA, a musical send-up of the Star Trek franchise produced by O'Connell & Co. at Shea's Smith Theatre. And, also a comedy, but with a thoughtful side, THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY a new play produced by First Look Buffalo which just opened at the Canterbury Woods performance space.For more about upcoming local shows, please see the listings.For 32 years (as of November 2024), Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45am, 8:45am, and 5:45pm Fridays on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org. NOTE: Theater listings are included with the podcast. As part of BTPM (Buffalo Toronto Public Media), their beat is primarily Buffalo theater, but Broadway, The Shaw Festival, The Stratford Festival, and Chautauqua are covered as are other relevant art forms for the stage, including ballet and opera.