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  • Olympic Village Buzz & Culture Chaos

    Olympic Village Buzz & Culture Chaos
    Feb 20 2026
    This week on Group Chat, the timeline is heavy with nostalgia and headlines. The team reflects on the cultural impact of Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson and breaks down the reaction to TMZ’s documentary on Michael Jackson. They also cover Olympic Village headlines, legal updates involving Stefon Diggs, what it is like to cook for celebrities, and Buffalo traditions such as fish fry Fridays and pierogi. Culture commentary and real conversation, just like your group chat.
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    54 Min.
  • Love, Drama, and a Little Halftime Magic

    Love, Drama, and a Little Halftime Magic
    Feb 13 2026
    This week on Group Chat we break down Bad Bunny’s love letter to Puerto Rico, his halftime performance that included a real wedding and rumored celebrity couples making headlines. Then we zoom out and ask why we are so obsessed with messy love stories and fairytale endings. From dating show chaos to the new HBO sports romance Heated Rivalry, we explore what makes love stories so compelling on screen. Plus, a look at how people are really celebrating Valentine’s Day, from sober parties and cooking classes to choosing experiences over gifts and redefining love through friendship, community, and self-love. Tap in and join the conversation.
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    54 Min.
  • The Big Year-End Hangout: Pop Culture, Perspectives, and Plenty of Laughs

    The Big Year-End Hangout: Pop Culture, Perspectives, and Plenty of Laughs
    Dec 5 2025
    In the final Group Chat episode of 2025, Bentley sits down with Allie Brady, Naila Ansari Catilo, and Alexa Zappia for a conversation that feels like an easy catch-up with friends. They revisit the moments, stories, and highlights that shaped their year and share what stuck with them. It’s a warm, lively wrap to 2025, and don’t fret, the fun starts up again in 2026.
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    54 Min.
  • Stirring Up Thanksgiving: Comfort, Chaos, and Connection

    Stirring Up Thanksgiving: Comfort, Chaos, and Connection
    Nov 21 2025
    In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley takes a trip through all things Thanksgiving, from the nostalgic traditions we cling to every year to the new trends reshaping the holiday with Camille Le Caër, Krysta Mannion, and Michele Mehaffy joining the conversation.
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    54 Min.
  • The Sound of Storytelling: Country, Craft, and Connection

    The Sound of Storytelling: Country, Craft, and Connection
    Nov 14 2025
    Bentley sits down with Josh Mullin of Uncle Ben’s Remedy and co-owner of Jack Rabbit; George Davis, veteran music educator and Dreamgirls vocal coach; and Buck Quigley, frontman of The Steam Donkeys and member of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, to explore how storytelling and song go hand in hand.
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    54 Min.
  • Turning the Page: Stories, Screens, and the Future of Imagination

    Turning the Page: Stories, Screens, and the Future of Imagination
    Nov 7 2025
    In this page-turning episode of Group Chat, we’re talking about how the next generation is redefining what it means to be a reader. Bentley sits down with Meg Howe, owner of Alice, Cory McCants, and Dr. Naila Ansari-Catilo. Plus, stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the internet’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets.
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    58 Min.
  • Witch, Please: Modern Mysticism and the Magic of Halloween

    Witch, Please: Modern Mysticism and the Magic of Halloween
    Oct 31 2025
    In this Halloween episode of Group Chat, Bentley heads to The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence to dive into the world of modern mysticism, where spirituality, creativity, and pop culture collide.
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    54 Min.
  • Showgirls, Spotlights & Soft Spots: Putting on a show in the Age of the Scroll

    Showgirls, Spotlights & Soft Spots: Putting on a show in the Age of the Scroll
    Oct 10 2025
    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.
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    55 Min.