Del Reid joins Patrick Moran live from Imperial Pizza for an engaging conversation that goes well beyond football. The co-founder of Bills Mafia reflects on the movement’s origins, discusses the mission behind 26 Shirts, previews the upcoming MafiaCon, and shares stories about community, charity, and what it truly means to represent Buffalo.

Key Takeaways

  • Del Reid reflects on the incredible journey from creating the “Bills Mafia” hashtag to becoming the 2023 Buffalo Bills Fan of the Year.
  • An inside look at 26 Shirts, how each campaign helps local families, and why the organization remains focused on community over business.
  • Everything fans need to know about MafiaCon 2026, including player appearances, live podcasts, vendors, collectibles, and charitable initiatives.
  • Patrick and Del discuss why Buffalo’s sense of community is unlike anywhere else and how Bills fans continue to rally around one another.
  • Stories about Stevie Johnson, fan interactions, podcasting, and the responsibility that comes with having a platform.

You can follow Del on Twitter @DelReid and of course be sure to check out 26shirts.com for the latest shirts and campaigns it helps benefit.

Big shout-out and thank you once again to Imperial Pizza for being a gracious host and for their excellent wings. They now have two locations, 1035 Abbott Road and also 1665 Main Street.

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