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10 reasons why 'The Bear' was the best thing I watched in 2022

Buffa's Buffet, Vol. 56: 5 things on my mind

A quick word about the state of the St. Louis Blues

Buffa's Buffet, Vol. 55: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

A quick word about the new owners of The Hi-Pointe Theater

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

A quick word about being able to say you're not okay

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Did the Cardinals get what they need in Willson Contreras?

A quick word about getting hacked on Instagram

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Why the Cardinals need an impact acquisition this winter

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

A quick word about The Great 8: Alexander Ovechkin

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

The Ramble On Chat

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind.

Buffa's Buffet: Ovechkin, Holliday, fiery Jets, and choosing TV shows wisely

It's the helplessness that haunts a parent during school shooting alerts

A quick word about Bryce Harper, missed opportunities, and being happy for him

Buffa's Buffet: Backes love, Clooney's 'Sky', a beagle's dreams, and fall meditation

Burning questions for the Caridnals, part 3: Jordan Walker makes the STL outfield exciting

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Burning questions for the Cardinals, part two: Will Waino be back?

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Burning questions for Cardinals, part 1: Who is the catcher in 2023?

Why the 'Cam and Strick' podcast does very well

Buffa's Buffet: Bader, Blues, Chiefs, Wrexham, and losing your sports passion

The Cardinals need to figure out what Tyler O'Neill is in 2023

A series of thank you notes

Buffa's Buffet: Cards, Stella, fried ribs, and good documentaries

Adam Wainwright explains late season slump, showing more class for Cards fans

The time has come for Blues fans to accept Colton Parayko for the player he is

Buffa's Buffet: The world didn't end; the Cardinals' season did

Are you in or out? 'Ramble On with Buffa' is becoming more exclusive

Recapping a highly disappointing end to the St. Louis Cardinals' season

Pujols, Goldy, and Nado: Is this real life, or some fantasy?

A beginner's guide to smoking and enjoying cannabis

Buffa's Buffet: How pesto chicken changed my Caesar salad's life

5 Things on my Mind: ‘Bros’, Gio, and ‘Wrexham’

Breaking down the Cardinals ahead of playoff time

My favorite Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina highlights

What the Cardinals should do about Adam Wainwright come playoff time

Daily Dose: 90-win Cards team are more than a nostalgia tour

The Daily Dose: Is ‘Cobra Kai’ wearing out its welcome?

We'll never see another Albert Pujols

5 things on my mind: Pujols on Apple, finding a great Caesar salad, and a birthday salute

5 things on my mind: Cardinals fans need Southwest Diner more than ever right now

5 things on my mind: The future of Paul DeJong in St. Louis is fading

Gifs and Reis: The indelible saviors of Cardinals Twitter

A Quick Word: Examining the Jordan Kyrou extension with the Blues

How Albert Pujols's improbable year reminds me of my late grandmother's final words

5 things on my mind: My new favorite Cardinal, Rotten Tomatoes, and Drive Social

People who claim Albert Pujols is older or juicing are missing the magic

A Quick Word: Respect Serena Williams instead of finding a comp for her greatness

Jack Flaherty's non-baseball beliefs shouldn't affect your take on his baseball ability

5 reasons why Adam Wainwright is essential

5 things on my mind: An update on 'Heat 2' reading

A Reminder: This is Yadier Molina's world, and we're just living in it

Don't look now, but Lars Nootbaar is on fire

Here's what you need to Know: 'Let it rip' Fridays

5 things on my Mind: Diving into 'Heat 2', the Pujols thrill, and the vitality of water

Buffa's Buffet: Give Eovaldi's Deli some love

A Quick Word: Say nice things to your life partner, my friends

Albert Pujols and 700 homers: Could it happen in 2022?

How pets bring out the best in humans, and don't ask for much in return

What I Think: 'Westworld' is still a mindfuck, but its endless intrigue keeps me hooked

What I Think: Harrison Bader was a bargain for the Cardinals

Paul DeJong's comeback trail brings out the unflattering side of baseball fans

5 takeaways from a surreal week of Cardinals baseball

South City Confessions: Every August, I dream of colder summer getaways

Why the Blues could have shown David Perron more respect

What I Think: Cards lose Bader, gain Quintana and Montgomery on deadline day

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

A Quick Word: The dumbest MLB idea that didn't come from Rob Manfred

Don't underestimate Dylan Carlson

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

My issue with Arenado and Goldschmidt's vaccine decision has nothing to do with their actual choice

A Quick Word about Carly Schaber

Buffa's Buffet: 5 things on my mind

Nolan Arenado puts the Cardinals front office on notice with wildcard comments

5 things on my mind: Thanks for the time, David Perron

'Black Bird' Review: Ray Liotta shines in his final television role

Yadier Molina drops comeback bread crumb with Instagram post

'The Bear' on Hulu: Don't think, just binge this newfound TV show classic

The Yadier Molina absence grows more odd by the week

A Quick Word: Albert Pujols in the A.S. Game one last time is too cool to pass up

If you were in charge, what's the first thing you would do about stopping mass shootings?

St. Louis sports fans overhype EVERY single prospect, and for what?

A Quick Word: Athletes should be held to a higher standard than teenagers

The Allure of the Man in Black: Vader and Batman are the gifts that keep on giving

A Quick Word: You can dislike Jim Edmonds' commentary without hating the guy

5 things On My Mind: Hatched, 'The Bear', bad truck drivers, and choice

The Midnight Ramble: Remembering Darryl Kile, 20 years after his sudden passing

Stop fumbling the Albert Pujols plan, Cardinals

In The Buff, Episode 6: It's Paul Goldschmidt's world, and we're living in it

A Quick Word: 100 degree temps are as enjoyable as a dentist visit

Matt Carpenter's New York rebirth is the product of an undeniable work ethic

A Quick Word: Sunday Fundays are necessary for happy living

Waino and Yadi: Two storybook careers in one jersey

Uber Tales: When you accidentally pick up a human instead of food

The Cardinals escaped Wrigley with a series win while leaving youthful imprint

A Quick Word about Brendan Donovan and all the stupid shit we say in our lifetimes

How HBO's 'Barry' hit a television show home run this week

Top 10 things Tommy Pham is mad about right now

The Quick Word: Complaining about 162 lineups sounds tiring

3 humbling truths about the Cardinals

5 things on my mind: Ray Liotta's two best roles

Jon Bernthal's walking doom dirty cop headlines HBO's fierce miniseries

Paul Goldschmidt defies notion that baseball players decline after 30

A Quick Word: Nazem Kadri is a dirty player and doesn't deserve a defense

Podcast: Breaking down the season finale of 'Outer Range'

Juan Yepez showing the signs of a natural early on with Cardinals

Revenge is a dish best served with French fries; just ask David Perron

Is 'Better Call Saul' going to end up better than 'Breaking Bad'? An argument for it

A Quick Word: It's the little things that make Yadier Molina different

What ignited my love for movies?

What about Vin Diesel's hair in 'Find Me Guilty'?

A Quick Word: Thanks for the swagger, Fred Ward

5 takeaways from the Cardinals' 10-1 win over Baltimore

Why I would trade for Xander Bogaerts, but the Cardinals would not

How Vladimir Tarasenko answered the bell for St. Louis and met a challenge on Tuesday night

A Quick Word: Is it okay if I complain about gas prices, world?

Why a sports fan's best friend should be patience

Why starting Jordan Binnington in Game 4 could be exactly what the Blues need

Why do we defend extremely well-paid athletes so much?

A Quick Word: Dear Kosher Kush, I love you

A Quick Word: Why exactly is Paul DeJong still starting for the Cardinals?

A Quick Word: Jared Spurgeon deserved worse, NHL Player Safety Commission

The best movies of 2022 (so far)

The extra tricky Nolan Gorman situation

Rambling about the Cardinals, Episode #1: Mets renew 'pond scum' title, Marmol lands on his feet

Rambling about the Cardinals: The good, bad, and ugly of the Mets series

Job hunting makes me wish I could see into the future

5 things to know this week: Viola Davis lashing out at critics proves a time-honored point

The Film Buffa, Episode 1: Testing, testing... are we on?

Paul DeJong's rough start should be no surprise, especially to the Cardinals

7 things about me that you may not know

5 things to know this week: Cranky Mr. Jones, Thor teaser, Matz, and Pujols bliss

Why the Blues can't afford to trade Vladimir Tarasenko, now or later

5 things to know this weekend: Viggo Mortensen and David Cronenberg made another movie!

If you think Jordan Hicks only has one great pitch, rethink that notion

Albert Pujols' 680th homer proves he offers Cardinals more than just nostalgia

In The Buff, Episode 5: A deep dive into Mike Mills' beautiful film, C'mon C'mon

Rambling About The Birds: Good, bad, and the ugly of Pirates series

PSA for all Ramble On With Buffa subscribers

The House That Michael Mann Built: What constitutes good action at the movies

In the Buff, Episode 4: Cardinals take opener, 9-0 over Pirates

10 things to be thankful for on Opening Day

5 things to know this week

Once again, the Cardinals enter season with a patchwork rotation

Thank you, Bruce Willis: He reinvented Hollywood action heroism

The best April Fool's movie joke ever

What I love about the Albert Pujols reunion

5 things you should know this week

Welcome home, Albert Pujols

'The Worst Person in the World' Movie Review: A film that plays by its own rules

Let's talk about cannabis

In The Buff, Episode 3: A review of Michael Mann's 'One Perfect Shot' 'Heat' episode

The Cardinals taking Tyler O'Neill to arbitration is stupid

5 Things I Know: Stella Artois is a 365 beer, what is a Nick Leddy, and congrats to a dear friend

The Greta Van Fleet radio assist

In The Buff, Episode 2: Is 'Bad Vegan' another great Netflix crime docuseries?

There's no good way to feel about Jack Flaherty's injury prognosis

In The Buff, Episode 1: Jack Flaherty, Alex Reyes, Nic Cage, Oscars, and the Blues

5 things On My Mind: Corey Dickerson, Doug Armstrong voodoo magic, and other ramblings

Are the Cardinals going to waste the golden years of Arenado and Goldschmidt?

Gym Advice: Don't think, just lift

Attention, Cardinals: Gather some (good) pitching depth, please

The Nolan Arenado effect hasn't fully reached Cardinal Nation just yet

5 things on my mind: Praising the talent of William Hurt

To Pujols or not Pujols? That's the question for the Cardinals (and their fans)

Everything Major League Baseball and their owners told us was bullshit

10 things Cardinal Nation just got back with the MLB labor agreement

Celebrating International Women's Day the right way: The amazing women in my life

The Midnight Ramble: McKay's 'Lakers' on HBO, remembering 'Banshee', and those Blues

Why I hate mosquitoes so much

What makes Matt Reeves' 'Batman' different than the rest

Why Matt Holliday is my choice for the 2022 Cardinals Hall of Fame

5 things On My Mind: The 'Bisping' experience, Air Pod adoration, and a great move by MLBPA

Should the Cardinals pay up for Kyle Schwarber's services?

The Adam Wainwright/Yadier Molina farewell tour has officially been altered

Players reject owners' final offer, Opening Day to be postponed officially (this sucks)

Mailbag time! Smokey, Putin Bond villains, talking to celebs, lack of respect for 'Mass'

'Nobody Else Could Have Played That Role' Vol. 1: Jeff Bridges in 'Crazy Heart'

5 Things On My Mind: How does one hurt his back after 40?

Talking about the Birds: Is Colin Moran worth a look?

Don't give up on Jordan Binnington just yet

5 things that are on my mind: Blocking Joe Rogan out is your best option

If there's one thing the Cardinals don't need to worry about, it's their outfield

Dear St. Louis weather, you are an equal mix of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

What the Cardinals should do with Alex Reyes

South City Confessions: This is no country for young people

5 things that are on my mind: RIP Ivan Reitman, a filmmaker who gave us joy

Super Bowl thoughts: Did you watch? Likes/dislikes? Tell me

5 reasons to root for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals

The Midnight Ramble: Led Zeppelin, 'Reacher' love, and being a good (better) egg

The best DH options for the St. Louis Cardinals

Defending the controversial and completely flirtatious romance in 'Licorice Pizza'

Is Spring Training going to happen?

Can Tyler O'Neill do it again?

5 things that are on my mind: Overrated Oscar darlings

Here's the thing about HBO's Euphoria

MLB Lockout Ramble, Vol. 3: The date baseball fans should start worrying

The Midnight Ramble: 'Nobody' greatness, hating Kroenke, and the proper medication

Uber Tales: Garth Brooks, a big tip, and one bickering couple

Once upon a time, I was a pro wrestling fanatic

What I'm thankful for

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are in my MLB Hall of Fame

Why today's MLB labor talks represented a step in the right direction

Sounding off about Adele

Why the Blues shouldn't trade Ville Husso

Mailbag Time! Dexter, Peacemaker, lockouts, OPS, tipping, meaning of life, and more

South City Confessions: His name was Benjamin Polson

MLB Lockout Ramble, Vol. 2: 50+ days in, hope is fleeting for a spring training start

Stop delaying big-budget movies, Hollywood

5 things I know this morning

Michael Mann is giving us a 'Heat' prequel and sequel! Here's the details

My favorite Kevin Costner movies

If only the St. Louis Blues could clone Chris Pronger

The worst movies of 2021

My best Matt Rocchio story

4 years after 'that's it', Yadier Molina gets set for his real final ride

"Bring It On or Get It Out:" 2022 could feature a universal DH in baseball

The two Peter Berg movies that launched Tim McGraw's acting career

Calm, cool, and collected: Why Jon Lester is a first ballot Hall of Famer

MLB Lockout Ramble, Vol. 1: This is only the beginning

Both the great dad and the raunchy comic, Bob Saget could do it all

Dylan Carlson is just getting warmed up, Cardinal Nation

Why 2021 was the year I fell in love with Harrison Bader's play

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