(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by waiting for Mike Vrabel’s press conference with some Patriots calls mixed in.(6:19) Patriots HOFer Tedy Bruschi calls in to preview Texans-Patriots.(19:41) We finish up with calls on the fans at Gillette and the Patriots defense.(29:49) Fake Promo FridaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to preview Texans-Patriots.(8:21) We touch on how much Drake Maye should run the ball against the Texans and the success Nick Caserio has had in Houston.(22:33) The crew takes a bunch of calls on Texans-Patriots.(32:23) We finish the hour by going after the NFL and making predictions for the Divisional Round.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with a bunch of thoughts on Texans-Pats.(6:20) We react to Joe Buck comparing Drake Maye to Peyton Manning,(16:48) We dive into the biggest stories for the Divisional Round with Read & React.(25:33) We finish the hour with thoughts on Zdeno Chara’s number being retired and Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by giving their outlook for Texans-Patriots and why the “house money” conversation doesn’t apply to this game.(12:23) We dive into Beetle’s 6-pack of game thoughts for Texans-Pats. Brought to you by Corona!(25:51) We take calls on the Texans-Patriots matchup.(34:51) The crew gives their picks for the Divisional Round with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by breaking down their excitement for Zdeno Chara’s number retirement.(10:16) We take calls on Texans-Patriots and dive into some wedding talk.(19:59) We finish up with calls on everything from the day, including Robert Kraft’s comments about Jerod Mayo.(29:06) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB previewing Texans-Patriots on Sunday.(11:31) We touch on the Giants hiring John Harbaugh.(21:30) The crew goes back and forth about the rest of the HC cycle and how teams in the playoffs are dealing with it.(33:53) We finish the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to AJ Pierzynski’s latest comments about the Alex Bregman situation.(14:49) We react to Nick Wright saying this is a must-win game for the Patriots.(24:15) The crew takes calls on Texans-Patriots and the dangers of Josh Allen getting dangerous during this playoff run.(32:15) We finish the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Red Sox paying Ranger Suarez on a 5-year deal.(12:12) We go back and forth on what Craig Breslow’s next move will be after signing Ranger Suarez.(22:46) We dive into the Texans defense and whether they can overcome CJ Stroud’s turnover issue.(31:10) We finish the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00)  Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour by listening to Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(16:34) Patriots OT Morgan Moses joins the show to discuss the team’s win over the Chargers.(22:08) We finish up with calls on everything from the day.(33:05) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by talking about Drake Maye’s sponsor money, the Texans run game, and Don in Carver tells a story about Quincy.(8:31) We touch on Robert Kraft opening up about Jerod Mayo and the Patriots getting back on track as a franchise.(19:35) The guys circle back to the Red Sox and Masataka Yoshida looking like a body builder.(26:26) We finish the hour by reacting to what Bill Belichick had to say about Chargers-Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to AJ Pierzynski’s latest comments about the Alex Bregman situation.(10:08) The crew dives into some muffin talk with more thoughts on the Patriots mixed in.(22:16) We continue to discuss Enchanted Village experiences and what to expect from the Texans on Sunday.(31:12) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins the show to discuss the illegal screen drama from the end of their matchup against the Pacers the other night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether the Patriots are playing with “house money” at this point. (11:33) The crew discusses whether Alex Smith is right not to believe in the Broncos.(27:06) We continue to debate whether the Patriots are playing with “house money” as callers offer up their thoughts on the discussion.(36:33) We finish the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00)  Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour of the show with Donna Spigarolo, Director of Community Relations with the Patriots, to talk about the “Pawtriots” on a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday. “Scooter”, the dog, makes a special guest appearance.(7:04) Are the Texans the scariest possible matchup for the Patriots yet? Zolak, Bertrand & McKone discuss after comments made by Taylor Kyles on the matter.(18:12) The guys wrap up the day with a slew of callers and their thoughts.(31:26) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss - live from Gillette Stadium - as he offers his Big 3 Takeaways from Sunday Night’s game between the Chargers and Patriots. (11:27) The guys get on Mike Vrabel’s decision not to go for a 2-point conversion after scoring a TD to put the Patriots up by 12 points. The guys question Jim Harbaugh’s decision not to go for a Field Goal attempt deep in the red zone.(24:04) The crew go to the listeners calling in to speak with Reiss. Will Josh McDaniels be fielding any head coaching job offers?(31:51) Zolak loses control of his bowels before the guys close out the last segment of Mike Reiss with the callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour - live from Gillette Stadium - reacting to comments from Greg Jennings declaring the Patriots a “scary team”. Are the Patriots getting enough respect nationally?(11:28) Devin McCourty praises the Patriots performance vs the Chargers, as it reminded him of the Patriots of old. The guys go to the callers on everything discussed.(24:24) Zolak and Bertrand get a food drop and go off the rails. Callers continue to chime in on the Patriots.(34:00) Zo Cam from the booth goes viral after the Patriots win over the Chargers Sunday Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Texans-Steelers Wild Card matchup that ended up with Houston prevailing. The Divisional Round opponent for the Patriots is set as the Texans take on New England at 3pm next Sunday in Foxboro.(8:49) Was this Aaron Rodgers’ last game in the NFL? Zo and Beetle discuss what the future in Pittsburgh looks like after being eliminated from the playoffs.(20:58) Joe Mazzulla has an all-time press conference following a tough loss on the road to the Indiana Pacers last night.(29:38) The guys continue to harp on the referees in the NBA. The callers weigh in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour by diving into Peter Gammons’ new Twitter account.(8:10) We dive into the Sounds of Sunday from Wild Card Weekend.(17:42) Sounds of Sunday continued!(29:19) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by resetting their thoughts on Chargers-Patriots with some calls mixed in.(12:34) We touch on the biggest storylines from Wild Card Weekend with Read & React.(24:37) The crew goes back and forth with callers on the Patriots win.(34:27) The guys react to Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with David Andrews joining the show and breaking down his perspective on the Patriots eliminating the Chargers.(10:20) We touch on more from the Patriots win and take calls on the game.(22:40) The guys react to the news of Christian Gonzalez landing in concussion protocol and discuss what the process is like.(30:47) We go around the NFL with David Andrews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots advancing past the Wild Card round after beating the Chargers last night.(9:53) The crew goes back and forth on Drake Maye’s performance.(21:51) We question whether you view Justin Herbert as a loser after last night.(30:00) The crew finishes up the hour with more Patriots calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com giving his best bets for Wild Card Weekend.(9:54) The crew continues to preview Chargers-Patriots.(20:36) We finish the day with calls on everything from the show.(33:12) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston previewing Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(7:28) We touch on Perry continuing to use the term “light box” and the keys for the running game.(18:35) The crew debates Beetle’s biggest fear for the Patriots on Sunday. (26:55) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing what path they prefer if the Patriots advance on Sunday.(7:40) The crew discusses potential breakout players on Sunday for the Patriots with the callers.(19:43) We preview Wild Card weekend with Read & React.(32:32) We finish the hour with calls on everything from the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether Danny Parkins could be right about Justin Herbert outplaying Drake Maye on Sunday.(10:12) The crew goes back and forth after a caller asks Beetle if Eliot Wolf should still be fired.(22:46) The guys take more calls on the Patriots and their expectations for Sunday.(32:57) We give our picks with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour by reacting to the viral Drake Maye song.(10:33) The crew touches on the latest on the Alex Bregman front.(18:32) We finish the day with calls on everything we talked about.(30:53) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB breaking down the latest news in the HC cycle,(14:16) The crew discusses Breer’s playoff bracket and his outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(24:54) We touch on some college football topics, including Arch Manning being loyal and not entering the transfer portal.(37:48) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with retired NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman joining the show to discuss Chargers-Patriots on Sunday and Phillip Rivers return to the NFL.(13:07) Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins the show to discuss the Quick Snap Podcast, his NFL career, and Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(23:35) Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell joins the show to discuss the current state of the team and Jaylen Brown taking it to another level this season.(35:58) We finish the hour by reacting to Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick making their case for Matt Stafford winning NFL MVP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether it’s fair to be disappointed if the Patriots play a good game against the Chargers and still lose.(10:22) Former Patriots center David Andrews calls into the show to defend his take about being satisfied with the Patriots’ season already.(20:34) Beetle loses his mind over Chris Simms’ outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(31:57) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(18:44) Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson joins the show to discuss going to the blue tent, the team being sick, and his outlook for the playoffs.(24:00) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.(30:18) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing whether the Patriots offense could change ahead of the playoffs.(10:51) The crew discusses Albert Breer’s reasoning for why Jim Harbaugh is dangerous in the playoffs.(21:35) We touch on how great the broadcaster slate is for Wild Card Weekend.(29:12) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour #2 by questioning whether Bill Belichick made a mistake with all the HC openings in the NFL.(12:05) We examine the ticket prices for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.(23:54) The crew goes back and forth on calls about Chargers-Patriots and the HC openings across the league.(31:29) We finish the hour by reacting to Mike Florio floating Josh McDaniels as an option for the Cardinals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether we could see a dud from Drake Maye against the Chargers on Sunday.(11:31) We question whether the Patriots program could be stunted if they lose on Sunday, after Tom E. Curran floated the concern.(22:45) The crew goes back and forth on Geoff Schwartz saying the Patriots are fugazi.(32:55) We finish calls with everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour of the show with Donna Spigarolo, Director of Community Relations with the Patriots, to talk about the “Pawtriots” on a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday. Noelle, the dog, makes a special guest appearance.(9:14) Beetle wonders if the Chargers are a cursed franchise. The guys deliberate and comment on this Chargers team heading into the Wild Card Round.(19:54) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.(33:54) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone - live from Gillette Stadium - are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, as he offers his Big 3 Takeaways from the final regular season game against the Jets.(7:52) Mike Reiss wraps up his Big 3 Takeaways. The crew discuss how to best attack this Chargers team from the Patriots perspective.(17:49) The guys take a deep dive into the NFL Head Coaching carousel.(29:39) What will it take for the Patriots season to be a success/failure? The guys discuss with Reiss as they wrap-up his hour on the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Scott Zolak, Marc Bertrand & Tim McKone begin Hour #2 of the show by diagnosing whether the Chargers are the best possible first round matchup for the Patriots.(11:45) The guys discuss Robert Kraft’s impact on the Patriots' success. The guys get into a roundtable discussion about NFL head coaches and coaches that are newly available for hire. (23:38) Bill Simmons talks about Jaylen Brown elevating his game to the echelon of a Top 10 NBA player. The guys react to Jaylen Brown getting the snub for Eastern Conference Player of the Month in December. (31:07) Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla joins the show following a win last night over the Bulls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - begin the show with their thoughts on the NFL MVP conversation.(15:19) The guys react to Cam Newton’s comments labeling Drake Maye as more of a “game manager” over a “game changer”(25:02) Beetle says we cannot take this season for granted because the guard can easily change. The callers give their takes on the MVP discussion.(32:44) The panel gets into the MVP voting structure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with calls on the Patriots and whether kickers need to be booted from the NFL.(8:59) We dive into the Sounds of Sunday from Week 18.(21:03) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.(31:26) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing their conversation about the Patriots going up against the Chargers and the MVP debate.(8:24) We dive into the Week 18 edition of Read & React.(21:52) The crew goes back and forth on who’s been the most important part of the Patriots getting back on track.(31:59) We finish the show with calls on everything from the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with David Andrews joining the show to break down the Patriots win over the Dolphins. (11:09) We react to the breaking news of Pete Carroll being fired by the Raiders.(23:40) The crew touches on trick plays for the Patriots and Josh McDaniels’ history with them.(32:13) Andrews gives the player perspective on the charges currently surrounding Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots putting a beatdown on the Dolphins and the playoffs officially starting.(11:29) We touch on Tom Brady having Matt Stafford as his MVP.(21:42) The crew reacts to the postgame locker room speech from Mike Vrabel and the level of joy he’s brought to the organization.(30:01) We finish the hour by looking ahead to Chargers-Patriots on Sunday and the current playoff structure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(14:35) We react to Vrabel’s comments on both Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, along with their upcoming matchup against the Dolphins.(23:24) The crew continues to give their thoughts on Vrabel’s comments before diving into Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing their conversation on who deserves the MVP more… Drake Maye or Matt Stafford.(13:17) We compare the different circumstances for Maye and Stafford this season and why it’s an important part of the MVP discussion.(21:42) The crew takes calls on Drake Maye vs. Matt Stafford and Tom Brady’s love life.(30:40) We finish the hour by breaking down Jeff Teague saying that Jaylen Brown is better than Luka Doncic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Nick Wright saying he doesn’t think Drake Maye should win the MVP.(11:07) We touch on Bill Simmons making the case for Drake Maye to win the MVP.(22:36) The guys listen to Drake Maye’s outlook on possibly winning MVP and what the MVP award should represent.(31:37) We finish up the hour with some Tom Brady thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Mark Dondero and Leroy Irvin filling in, touch on Mike Vrabel’s comments about Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore on Wednesday.(11:24) The crew reacts to Mike Giardi’s outlook on Vrabel’s comments.(25:01) We go back and forth on whether the Patriots will be affected by the drama now surrounding them.(35:04) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by taking some calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(18:01) We react to Vrabel’s comments on the criminal charges facing Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore.(29:08) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by continuing their discussion on the Stefon Diggs situation and how it will impact the team moving forward.(8:02) We touch on the Savannah Bananas for a few minutes with calls about Diggs also mixed in.(20:38) The guys react to the breaking news of Christian Barmore also having charges brought against him.(30:23) Ty Anderson offers up some interesting GM options for the Bruins if they choose to ever move on from Don Sweeney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by questioning whether Drake Maye deserves the MVP.(11:03) We go back and forth on whether David Pastrnak should be considered lazy.(19:49) The crew reacts to Channel 5’s initial report on Christian Barmore’s charges.(31:13) We finish up the hour with calls on the Bruins, Stefon Diggs, and BarmoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ty Anderson and Matt Dolloff filling in, touch on the latest news surrounding Stefon Diggs and the charges against him.(13:22) The crew continues their discussion about the Commissioner’s Exempt list and whether there’s a real chance Diggs could end up on it.(25:58) We go back and forth on Mike Vrabel’s history with players in a similar situation as Diggs.(33:46) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by examining the incident report that was released surrounding Stefon Diggs’ charges.(12:08) We take calls on the Diggs drama and the impact it will have on the Patriots.(23:38) The guys predict what they think the outcome will be for Diggs and the Patriots once this case is wrapped-up.(34:48) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing to dive into the latest news surrounding the charges put against Stefon Diggs.(9:20) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins the show to discuss the drama surrounding Stefon Diggs.(21:30) The crew talks with Reiss about his outlook on the MVP race after Matt Stafford’s ugly performance on Monday Night Football.(30:30) We finish the hour with calls on Stefon Diggs and the police report finally being released.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing how Sunday's win over the Jets speaks to the culture change with the Patriots.(10:21) We react to the breaking news of Stefon Diggs being charged with strangulation and assault allegations.(24:09) The crew questions what’s next for Stefon Diggs with him now being in legal trouble.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joining the show to discuss Matt Stafford’s horrible performance on Monday Night Football.(15:28) The crew continues to discuss the MVP race and how the Bills matchup against the Patriots.(24:17) We go back and forth on how the Patriots should approach Week 18.(33:05) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Bertrand and Phil Perry look at how the Patriots AFC East roster was built11:07 - Are the Patriots at the point where they can consider trading first round picks for stars?23:43 - Victory Monday calls33:50 - Today's Takeaways - Jets HC Aaron Glenn comment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Is it #1 seed or Bust for the Patriots?06:39 - Do other AFC Teams fear the Patriots?16:08 - The Jaguars are coming on strong in the AFC24:50 - calls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Former Patriots Captain David Andrews joins in studio to break down the Patriots blowout win over the Jets and takes a crack at his Top 5 most responsible for the Pats turnaround.12:31 - Andrews breaks down the Patriots offensive line play23:20 - Should the Patriots go all out for the #1 seed in the AFC next Sunday?36:36 - Looking at potential playoff opponents for the Patriots See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Marc Bertrand and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots blowout win over the Jets Sunday08:26 - Did Sunday's performance cement Drake Maye as the NFL MVP?23:50 - Ranking the Top 5 Patriots most responsible for the franchise turnaround. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of their Boxing Day Post Christmas Day Special with 2 Stats & 1 Lie - with The People's Champ, Jorge. Can anyone figure out the lie(s)?(8:29) McCarthy & Callahan go to the phone lines. The Patriots cap space next season plus, Christmas tree dismantling/disposal has already begun.(18:09) The guys listen in on Mike Vrabel's press conference. Plenty of injury concern heading into Week 17 against the Jets.(29:31) Today's TakeawaysPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the third hour of the program with some Hot Stove hot takes from McTakey on the Red Sox offseason. Should the Red Sox re-sign Alex Bregman? How far should they be willing to go to retain his services? (15:54) McCarthy brings up recent Jeff Passan reporting on the Red Sox' asking price for Jarren Duran - which appear to be lofty. Is Craig Breslow having a hard time cultivating better relationships with other front offices?(26:50) Which league had a better Christmas sports day? - The NFL or NBA? The guys vent about sports being played on Christmas. Callers weigh in everything discussed.(38:24) What's the proper etiquette in the timing of the disposal of one's Christmas tree? Producer Jorge has a Grinch-like take as the guys deliberate. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 by reacting to comments from Albert Breer claiming that the Patriots are "playing with house money". The duo agree that those comments are too strong and voices their reasoning. What constitutes a successful season for the Patriots?(12:38) McCarthy & Callahan provide a progress report on Milton Williams, who is currently eligible to come off of the IR. McCarthy praises Milton Williams' importance to the team.(26:53) Read & React(35:03) End of the Year Boston Sports Awards: Biggest Asshat of the Year Award - Nominees are: Craig Breslow, Triston Casas, Jarren Duran, Nikita ZadorovPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - for Zolak & Bertrand - begin this post-Christmas Day show by analyzing the AFC Playoff picture. How critical is the #1 seed for the Patriots? McCarthy shares his concerns about playing at Denver.(12:50) McCarthy & Callahan deliberate over other holidays and the days that proceed them. They go to the phone lines.(24:48) More calls. Callahan likes the idea of re-formatting the current NFL Playoff system.(35:13) End of the Year Boston Sports Awards: Offensive Player of the Year Award - Nominees are: Roman Anthony, Jaylen Brown, Morgan Geekie, Drake MayePlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarty & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of their Christmas Eve Special with some Goodfellas references. They ultimately agree on it being a Christmas movie. Callers call in on everything.(12:53) What's your favorite Christmas Song? The guys appreciate the mothers who help make Christmas miracles. Ty Anderson is opposed to trading away Jeremy Swayman.(24:09) Ty re-lives a scene from Home Alone. The guys have a discussion about planes, autopilot and flight simulators.(34:09) Today's TakeawaysPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #3 with Matt claiming Christmas is a sexier holiday than Valentine's Day. A caller brings up "Weird Al" Yankovic and the guys recite their favorite tracks.(11:00) Napster memories with McCarthy. The guys continue to give some love to "Weird Al" Yankovic by going through some albums and stream data. More callers' favorite gift stories. Milton Williams seems to be trending towards playing reportedly.(23:28) The guys discuss their favorite Christmas movies. Ty admits to liking Halloween over Christmas. McCarthy makes a valid point that Halloween is more provocative than suggestive Christmas music. More callers weighing in on everything.(34:55) McCarthy went to The Nutcracker and the guys comment on orchestral music before going back to the phones.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 with Ty's disdain for Christmas music, particularly the songs with sexual innuendo. Anderson professes his love for Halloween music before asking the panel about their favorite sports gift ever.(12:42) McCarthy & Ty go to the phone lines. Matt recalls his memories with the NFL Blitz video game. Ty praises all of Midway's games from that time.(23:18) Matt & Ty go back-and-forth on Christmas music. The callers bring the fireworks on everything discussed.(34:20) The guys talk about season tickets and the value of being a season ticket holder.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin their Christmas Eve Spectacular with reaction to the Bruins-Canadiens last night. Montreal scored 4 goals in the 3rd period to pull away from the Bruins, 6-2 Final.(12:18) McCarthy & Ty are critical of Marco Sturm's decision making in the final game of a 5-game home stand. The Bruins collapse after a goalie interference call overturned an Elias Lindholm goal late in the 2nd period. Are the Bruins a playoff team?(20:26) Santa Claus Tracker - McCarthy updates the whereabouts of Santa Claus across the globe. The guys take calls. Who would win an NFL Head Coach Royal Rumble?(29:09) McCarthy & Ty talk about the change in the culture with the Patriots. What's been more impactful: The culture change or Drake Maye?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - are joined by Mike Reiss from ESPN to talk everything Patriots. Reiss offers his “Big 3” Takeaways from Sunday Night's Patriots-Ravens game.(11:12) Injury updates from Foxboro following Tuesday's practice, including Milton Williams. Injury concerns going forward.(23:23) McCarthy, Leroy & Reiss discuss the decision to bench Derrick Henry in the 4th quarter with the lead. Reiss calls Harbaugh's decision to bench Henry - a "Christmas gift".(34:51) Today's TakeawaysPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #3 continuing the Christmas spirit. Callers share their favorite holiday songs. The guys share memories of Christmas past.(12:28) LeBron James is not a fan of playing on Christmas Day. Leroy respects his opinion and takes it a step further by disapproving of sports being played on Christmas. McCarthy agrees.(23:53) McCarthy & Leroy provide the latest on the Red Sox offseason. Craig Breslow spoke to the media following a trade with St. Louis to acquire 1B/C Willson Contreras. Should Red Sox fans have any faith that the Red Sox are willing to exceed the 2nd luxury tax threshold?(34:11) The Celtics comeback from a 20-point 2nd half deficit to beat the Pacers (103-95). Leroy lays out the circumstances that led to the comeback and voices his concerns with the Green Team.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 with a Tuesday presser for Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel. Milton Williams returned to practice. McCarthy prefers Patriot wins over style points. With only Maye & Gonzalez elected to the Pro Bowl - Are the Patriots under-represented?(12:50) Injuries are the number one concern for the Patriots. How do the Patriots go out managing injuries to a multitude of players? Matt & Leroy discuss. They both agree the Patriots lack depth at various positions.(24:54) Christmas Music that makes you feel. The guys reveal some of their favorite Christmas songs.(33:45) Callers chime in with their favorite Christmas songs.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Leroy Irvin - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the show taking a moment to enjoy the Patriots current run(13:38) McCarthy & Irvin answer whether they think the Patriots can make a Super Bowl run. The list their concerns with the team.(25:17) Matt & Leroy go to the phone lines. Leroy confesses that he has never been sledding before.(33:31) Callers line up to offer Leroy some insight on where's the best hills to go sledding in the state.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Taking your calls on the Patriots and the Jake Paul fight. (7:16) Zolak and Bertrand listen to the sounds of Sunday. (20:44) The guys react to the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras. What does this mean for Alex Bregman? (32:48) Today’s Takeaways.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) The guys discuss whether or not Drake Maye changed the narrative surrounding his fourth quarter record after the comeback against the Ravens. (5:38) Zolak and Bertrand read and react to news in the NFL last weekend. (18:10) The guys react to DK Metcalf punching a Lions fan during the game on Sunday. (27:03) Zolak and Bertrand take your calls on everything from this weekend. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) David Andrews joins the show to react to the Patriots comeback win in primetime. (5:32) Zolak and Bertrand discuss how the Patriots' depth stepped up after a handful of injuries. (18:28) The guys react to Rhamondre Stevenson’s game-winning touchdown run, and the no call on Kayshon Boutte’s incompletion. (26:49) Zolak and Bertrand react to Kyle Williams’ big touchdown catch in the 4th quarter. David Andrews has a problem with Milliken not drinking milk. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to the Patriots comeback win on SNF against the Ravens. (13:20) Zolak and Bertrand discuss why didn’t Jon Harbaugh go back to Derrick Henry in the 4th quarter. (21:00) The guys touch on Christian Gonzalez’s performance on Sunday night, and the refs missing numerous calls. (29:05) Lamar Jackson left Sunday’s game with a back injury. Is Jackson’s injury history a precautionary tale for Drake Maye. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com explaining his best bets of the week.(11:50) We wrap-up the final calls from our annual Christmas musical segment.(24:23) The guys look ahead to Christmas and their final show of the year on Monday.(33:09) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they react to Felger being offended by one of Perry’s takes from the week.(7:29) We take a bunch of Christmas calls with some more Patriots thoughts mixed in.(16:23) The crew talks with Perry about his perspective on Mike Vrabel’s comments about the Patriots offense.(25:40) We finish the hour with some Christmas music talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with their annual holiday musical segment.(13:05) We continue our annual holiday musical segment!(24:32) The crew dives into the biggest storylines from Week 16 of the NFL season.(33:32) We finish up the hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joining the show to talk about everything Christmas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the response Greg Bedard got when asking around about whether Mike Vrabel could move on from Josh McDaniels.(15:17) We touch on how concerning the current state of the Patriots’ defense is.(24:47) Zo does his best Pat McAfee impression and gives his prediction for Patriots-Ravens on Sunday.(32:41) We finish up the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand touch on the fallout from our eggnog segment yesterday with some Patriots thoughts mixed in.(10:47) We touch on a story that just dropped on the Coldplay Couple.(21:21) The guys finish up the hour with thoughts on everything from the day.(32:43) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to break down the Bills beating the Patriots on Sunday.(13:11) We dive into why Mike Vrabel was willing to publicly criticize the Patriots offense.(21:19) The crew gets Breer’s thoughts on the Patriots being labeled as frauds by the national media.(30:23) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by testing Zo’s know;edge of 80 music.(8:17) We discuss why Mike Vrabel hasn’t been hesitant to criticize the Patriots offense.(19:12) The crew goes back and forth on the latest rumors surrounding Alex Bregman.(30:44) We finish the hour with a clip of Mookie Betts saying he always wanted to stay in Boston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether Sunday night is a must-win game for the Patriots.(12:20) We continue our conversation on whether the Patriots are being disrespected based on the betting lines for their matchup against the Ravens.(19:23) The crew goes back and forth on Stefon Diggs’ comments about not getting the ball as much.(29:04) We finish up the hour with Greg Bedard’s concerns about Stefon Diggs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(24:23) We interview Patriots LB K'Lavon Chaisson.(28:35) The crew finishes the day with some eggnog testing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with some thoughts on Christmas and the Patriots losing to the Bills.(11:47) We do a quick Red Sox minute.(23:44) The crew helps Ryan in Malden with some Christmas gift ideas.(29:06) We finish up the hour with some thoughts on Treveyon Henderson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Tua Tagovailoa getting benched.(12:22) We discuss whether the Patriots can beat the Texans in a playoff game.(23:30) The crew goes back and forth on whether it’s better for the Patriots to win the AFC East or grab a Wild Card.(29:32) We finish the hour with more calls on the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing how much blame Josh McDaniels deserves for the loss to the Bills.(14:37) The crew reacts to Greg Bedard putting the loss on Drake Maye and not Josh McDaniels.(23:05) We discuss a troubling pattern that Andrew Callahan has found with Drake Maye.(31:04) The guys finish the hour with calls on all the Patriots topics from earlier in the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin Hour #4 with an update on the Red Sox Hot Stove that is not so hot. Producer, Tyler Milliken provides the latest reporting on Alex Bregman, potential trade targets and free agents available in the market. Who is going to play 3B for the Red Sox if they don’t re-sign Bregman?(8:21)The guys dive into another Tail Waggin’ Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and the "Pawtriots" as she provides information on a dog food drive for the Week 18 matchup between the Dolphins and Patriots.(19:51) Zo & Beetle go to the callers for reaction to everything from the show today.(32:31) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to talk everything Patriots. Reiss offers his “Big 3” Takeaways from Sunday’s game between the Patriots and Bills.(11:10) Zo & Beetle ask Reiss whether next week’s matchup is a “must-win” game versus Baltimore. Reiss dismisses that notion and couches it as a “Must-Play Well” Game instead. He also dismisses the notion that the Patriots are a fraud team.(23:14) The guys get into the controversial officiating in the past week’s Patriots-Bills game.(31:07) Julian Edelman says the lights are too bright for this year’s Patriots team. The guys offer up their take before going to the phone lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin hour #2 continuing to dissect what went wrong versus Buffalo. They project the importance of bouncing back strong against the Ravens.  (8:48) Is Drake Maye further away from MVP than the fans/media originally thought?(18:57) Zo, Beetle & McKone react to comments made by Taylor Kyles regarding the Patriots missing a #1 WR threat.(27:27) The crew go to the callers for all things discussed on the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone begin the program by asking, “Was there anything good to come out of the Patriots’ loss to the Bills?” - The guys make their case to argue a “Moral Loss” in defeat last Sunday.(13:58) Can you have a good loss? The crew share their pros and cons from Sunday’s Patriots’ loss.(23:23) Zo & Beetle go off the rails inspired by 80’s Christmas Music. The crew react to Adam Schein’s comments labelling the Patriots as “frauds” after their 21-point blown lead vs Buffalo.(36:00) The guys go to the phone lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with some observations on this past week of Patriots coverage.(11:32) We dive into the best Sounds of Sunday from Week 15.(20:03) The crew finishes up with more Sounds from Sunday.(34:40) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by touching on the big runs from TreVeyon Henderson and how his role has changed throughout the season.(9:42) The crew touches on the biggest storylines from Week 15 with Read & React.(21:44) Zo learns a big lesson about a classic Christmas song.(26:17) We finish up the hour with calls on everything and the Chiefs having some big decisions on their hands.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriots center David Andrews to break down yesterday’s heartbreaker.(6:44) We go back and forth on whether Drake Maye has the ability to close and what that means for the rest of the season.(20:19): The crew questions whether it’s fair to knock the Patriots if they don’t end up winning the AFC East.(28:12) We finish the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots blowing a 21-0 lead and losing to the Bills.(14:52) The crew continues to discuss who deserves blame for yesterday’s loss and the Bills getting their swagger back.(25:39) McKone tells his engagement story before callers give their thoughts on the loss.(35:30) We finish the hour by touching on Mike Vrabel complaining about the refs the day after the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com giving his takes on the best bets for Week 15.(10:37) We dive into the latest update on the Sherrone Moore arrest.(25:10) The crew finishes up with calls on everything from the day.(34:01) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston looking ahead to Patriots-Bills on Sunday.(11:49) The crew talks with Perry about his question for Mike Vrabel about how to Josh Allen.(24:34) We ask if the Patriots have imposter syndrome and the current state of the locker room.(32:26) The guys question if the Bills could seriously change their coaching staff if the Patriots beat them again on Sunday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how to fix the Red Sox offense with Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber going elsewhere.(12:31) The crew touches on who is to blame for the Red Sox spending… Craig Breslow or John Henry.(25:06) We dive into the biggest storylines for Week 15 with Read & React.(37:29) The guys are visited by Phil Perry a little earlier than usual.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether Drake Maye will ever be better than Josh Allen.(10:27) We continue our conversation on whether Drake Maye and Josh Allen are already in the same tier as QBs.(22:15) The crew takes calls on Patriots-Bills and Christmas.(28:31) We finish the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with thoughts on the College Football Playoff system.(7:27) The crew goes back and forth on who’d you rather be moving forward… the Patriots or the Bills.(19:15) The crew takes calls on everything from the day, along with some love shown to Stefon Diggs.(29:59) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB as they break down the Patriots vs. the rest of the AFC.(11:04) The crew dives into their outlook for Patriots-Bills on Sunday.(22:39) We take a bunch of calls on the Patriots and a few different stories around the NFL.(30:04) The guys finish the hour by getting Breer’s thoughts on the controversial Isaiah Likely no TD call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on what’s next for the Red Sox after the Pete Alonso fallout.(12:01) We touch on Sherrone Moore getting fired and the details leaking out about what happened.(21:44) The crew discusses whether there’s a path for Jon Gruden to return to coaching at the college level.(28:03) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins the show to touch on how the team has come together, recent draft picks impacting the team, and Christmas music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to more disrespect from the national media about the Patriots.(8:05) We react to a comment from Stefon Diggs that ended up exciting Scott Zolak.(20:07) The crew debates who is the biggest threat to the Patriots in the AFC.(28:41) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots related.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.(16:55) Patriots OT Morgan Moses calls into the show to discuss his bye week, Will Campbell’s rehab, and the upcoming matchup against the Bills.(25:33) The crew dives into Vrabel’s comments about stopping Josh Allen as a rusher.(29:37) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether Tom Brady is failing the Raiders..(10:59) We touch on Greg Bedard’s response to Phil Perry after he called Drake Maye “blueprint-proof”.(22:46) The crew takes calls on the Patriots and Ryan in Malden provides an update on his YT channel.(30:41) We react to the breaking news of Pete Alonso signing with the Orioles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on the latest news surrounding Pete Alonso and his free agency.(8:02) The guys question whether the Red Sox are in a better spot than they were a year ago.(16:38) We talk about whether the guys are feeling the Christmas spirit this year with some calls mixed in.(26:02)The crew touches on Nick Wright saying the first 8 years of Patrick Mahomes’ career were better than Tom Brady’s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the latest Patriots doubter, Danny Parkins.(13:07) We react to Buffalo radio making a case for why the Bills could beat the Patriots on Sunday.(24:54) The crew goes back and forth on Dan Orlovsky saying Josh Allen has his cleanest path to the Super Bowl yet.(32:41) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots related.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour complaining about the College Football Playoffs. Zolak misses when Bowl Games used to matter.(9:52) The guys dive into another Tail Waggin’ Tuesday with week’s Pawtriots Dog of the Week, “Roxy”. (17:39) The crew round out the show by doing a lightning round with the callers.(31:54) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss - live from Gillette Stadium. Mike Reiss offers up his Big 3 Things from the Bye Week.(13:49) Who should the Patriots fear the most in the playoffs? The guys discuss.(22:33) Bonus Reiss’ Big 3 Things in order for the Patriots to defeat the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Is this the most meaningful home game for the Patriots since the Tom Brady Days?(33:43) The guys react to Taylor Kyles on the need to get Kyle Williams more involved in the offense. More breaking news: Philip Rivers gets signed to the Indianapolis Colts’ Practice Squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to Mike Vrabel’s appearance on Wake Up Bartstool and his commentary on Drake Maye(6:26) Breaking News: Kyle Schwarber is finalizing a 5-year, $150M deal to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies. Zo commends Dave Dombroski for retaining a superstar free agent. How does the Schwarber signing affect the remainder of the MLB offseason? The crew wrap up their thoughts on Mike Vrabel’s appearance on Wake Up Barstool.(20:42) The crew react to Greg Bedard’s comments on his surprise players from this season. The guys offer up their pleasant surprises for this year.(27:54) Revolution HC, Marko Mitrovic joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - begin the show by re-assessing the AFC Playoff picture. The Patriots-Ravens Week 16 matchup gets flexed into Sunday Night Football.(14:30) The guys react to Cam Newton and Adam Schein’s comments heaping praise on the Buffalo Bills. It’s a hat and t-shirt game for the Patriots if they can beat the BIlls.(23:11) Chargers defeat the Eagles (22-19) in overtime on Monday Night Football. The crew react to the implications of a Chargers victory.(31:01) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines for all things discussed in the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with more thoughts on Jeff Kent making the MLB HOF.(9:03) We dive into all the Sounds of Sunday from Week 14 of the NFL season.(23:24) The crew quickly touches on the Celtics not being talked about enough.(32:31) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Alex Barth joining the boys, touch on this being a championship week for the Patriots.(9:16) We dive into the biggest storylines from the latest weekend in the NFL.(21:37) The crew breaks down all the news coming out of the first day of the Winter Meetings.(30:44) We finish the hour by reacting to Jeff Kent making the MLB HOF.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with David Andrews joining the show to discuss another weekend of NFL football.(10:27) We get David Andrews’ thoughts on whether it’s fair to compare Drake Maye and Tom Brady.(25:08) The crew touches on the chances of the Patriots beating the Bills twice in one season.(33:14) We finish the hour by asking David Andrews who should get into the Hall of Fame first, Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Scott Zolak out, dive into whether the Chiefs should finally be declared dead after losing to the Texans on Sunday Night Football.(11:02) We touch on the impact of the Bills beating the Bengals and what it means for the Patriots this weekend.(21:45) The crew dives into whether Drake Maye might be “blueprint proof” after still not getting figured out by another team.(31:56) We finish the hour by touching on whether the Patriots are the most dangerous team in the NFL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with RJ Bell of pregame.com giving his best bets for Week 14.(8:14) We touch on the World Cup Draw and Tom Brady making an appearance, along with The Slack.(21:50) The guys finish the day with calls on everything and Zo’s old leather pants.(31:18) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as he touches on the MIAA Super Bowl and his big bye week thought.(14:06) We touch on the non-believers in this Patriots team and the entire AFC playoff picture.(23:56) Perry answers whether the Patriots can win the Super Bowl.(32:11) We finish the hour by getting Perry’s thoughts on Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick’s HOF candidacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Domonique Foxworth breaking down the fatal flaw of the Bruins.(11:22) The guys touch on a ridiculous take from Skip Bayless on Drake Maye and the Patriots.(21:57) We dive into the biggest headlines ahead of Week 14 of the NFL season.(31:58) The crew finishes the hour by reacting to Kurt Warner’s breakdown of Drake Maye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show by reacting to the Red Sox trade for Johan Oviedo.(13:32) We discuss how many QBs you’d take over Drake Maye right now.(25:03) The crew looks ahead to the Patriots potentially having a very hard schedule next season.(34:51) We dive into the Week 14 edition of The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the latest with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo between trade rumors and him missing 2-4 weeks with a calf strain. (11:44) Could the Celtics get involved in the Giannis sweepstakes? Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on this as a possibility. (22:43) The crew debates if Sonny Gray is truly a top end starter for the Red Sox. (35:21) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to begin the hour to discuss his Ohio State Buckeyes finally beating the Michigan Wolverines over the weekend.(10:17) Albert Breer would put Bill Belichick in the Hall of Fame before Robert Kraft. The crew debates who deserves to get in more. (21:17) We dive into the top of the AFC, is there a clear-cut top of the AFC team at this point? (28:09) Zo and Beetle discuss Will Campbell’s injury and a potential timetable for return when eligible to be activated from injured reserve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour ranking the Boston sports owners right now. (9:55) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything. (19:27) Kay Adams says to quit talking about the Patriots easy schedule because they continue to win. The crew discusses. (31:54) Zo and Beetle question if there is any chance Bill Belichick does not make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the comments from Mike Vrabel earlier this week about never being satisfied. (12:46) The crew dives into the Drake Maye comparisons to Tom Brady following the victory over the Giants and with his success this season. (22:27) We discuss the comments Dan Orlovsky made on Drake Maye’s year 2 leap as a quarterback. (35:20) Zo and Beetle end the hour diving into Nick Wright’s comments that the Patriots are proving most rebuilds are fraudulent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer stating that he would put Bill Belichick into the HOF before Robert Kraft and if it will come down to one or the other.(12:18) Sonny Gray says he never wanted to go to the Yankees in a recent interview. The crew reacts and dives into the Red Sox spending outlook this offseason. (25:03) UNC is doubling down on Bill Belichick as their Head Coach, plus some additional news on Belichick. Zo and Beetle discuss. (33:16) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand in-studio to discuss his ‘Big Three.’ (12:15) We question if there is reason to be concerned about the Patriots Red Zone offense. (21:37) The crew and Mike Reiss debate if the Patriots are the best team in the NFL.(30:49) What is the reasoning behind Kyle Williams showing flashes of great plays while no-showing in large stretches of games? Zo and Beetle dive in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour debating who deserves to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame more, Robert Kraft or Bill Belichick. (10:52) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything from the day and update the audience on our Twitter poll.(20:41) Zo and Beetle are joined by Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla to discuss the win over the New York Knicks and the toughness of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the high praise for Drake Maye from Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan following the Monday Night win over the Giants.(12:18) Colin Cowherd believes Drake Maye is looking like an all-timer at the QB position. The crew reacts. (22:16) We question whether the Patriots are the only complete team in the AFC given the flaws within other contending teams. (31:48) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the fate of the bad teams in the NFL, with Beetle saying pro sports need bad teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with a kicker discussion as well as question where the Patriots would be if they didn’t hire Mike Vrabel.(8:23) The crew dives into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday with this week’s ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week Yeller. (18:09) We get to more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.(34:32) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the message the Patriots sent to the league last night heading into the bye week. (12:37) The crew questions where the Patriots roster ranks in comparison to other NFL rosters. (23:33) We debate if the week 15 matchup is bigger for the Bills or the Patriots. (30:59) Zo and Beetle dive into the NFC playoff picture and who the real contenders are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour by recapping the Patriots winning their 10th straight game in convincing fashion. (8:23) The crew discusses the domination of the Giants despite offensive line injuries and what that says about their program under Mike Vrabel. (17:40) We answer your calls and reactions on everything including the Pats win over the Giants on Monday Night.(27:07) Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran noted the effort and intensity the Patriots played with last night. Zo and Beetle react.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined live from Gillette Stadium by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss the Patriots dominating the Giants on Monday Night Football.(10:21) The crew dives into the Christian Elliss massive hit on Jaxson Dart on the sideline that led to a scuffle. (22:31) Zo and Beetle debate if the Patriots are the best team in the NFL and if they should truly fear anyone. Plus a discussion on if there should be any concern about the Patriots Red Zone offense with them going 1-5 last night in the Red Zone.(33:13) We discuss with David Andrews the likelihood of Drake Maye winning the NFL MVP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with the Sounds of Sunday. (12:23) We recap the things you should never say to another person following Maliek Collins calling out Jauan Jennings for something he said during the 49ers Browns game on Sunday. (22:35) We touch on everything Zo hates before Today’s Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour reacting to Giants pass rusher Brian Burns and his comments on Drake Maye leading up to tonight’s game.(13:15) The crew discusses the news of former Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin taking the LSU job ahead of the College Football playoffs despite being in the midst of a playoff run. We debate the current issues within the College Football calendar, such as a coach being able to leave his team before the playoffs begin.(24:53) Zo and Beetle talk to all-time Patriots legend WIllie McGinest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating if it is a bad sign for the Patriots if they struggle against the Giants tonight.(8:20) We question who will get more touches tonight between Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson. (19:15) The crew dives into the biggest storylines from the weekend with Read & React.(35:12) Zo and Beetle finish the hour with your calls and reactions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing all that took place from yesterday across the NFL and how the slate affected the Patriots. (11:20) The crew debates if the Kansas City Chiefs are truly dead. (22:48) We question who the good teams are in the AFC given the uncertainty throughout the playoff picture. (31:10) Zo and Beetle dive into the MVP race and if Matthew Stafford’s chances took a hit with his performance against the Panthers on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Mike Vrabel meets with media headed into a Monday night matchup with the New York Giants.(9:30) A few classic high school football calls.(22:28) More old high school football calls and more angry UMass football fans call in.(34:23) Todays Takeaways!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Did the Red Sox trade for a number two starter? Or are there more moves to make? Beetle and Paul Perillo discuss.(12:03) Reacting to some rumors linking Bill Belichick to the NFL next season.(23:33) Beetle talks about the season finale for the UMass Minutemen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Phil Perry joins Beetle and Paul Perillo to talk Patriots and their big need for the bye week.(9:37) Is the NFL MVP award race over? Beetle and Phil have differing opinions.(22:37) The guys react to some funny comments referencing Mike Vrabel.(29:35) Beetle, Paul, and Phil discuss Patriots - Giants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Beetle and Paul Perillo talk about some of the nerves Patriots fans are feeling due to several injuries suffered against the Bengals.(12:19) What would qualify as a disappointing season finish for the Patriots?(24:50) More discussion on who would be the toughest playoff opponent for the Patriots. Also, should teams worry about playing the Patriots in the postseason?(32:14) Should AFC teams worry about seeing the Patriots in the playoffs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined in the final hour by Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla ahead of their matchup against the #1 team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons.(15:11) Zo, Beetle & McCarthy jump into a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday by Celia Oswitch and this week’s ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Tolkein.(24:07) The guys go off the rails with some vampire tv show talk. Lightning round of callers weigh in on everything discussed in today’s show. (37:29) We close out the show with Today’s Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss from ESPN live from Gillette Stadium. Reiss expresses his concern over the Patriots injuries sustained in Sunday’s matchup vs Cincinnati and the need for the Patriots to make it to their bye week.(9:29) Mike Reiss discusses his big three observations from the Patriots-Bengals game in Week 12.(21:14) The crew react to commentary by CBS Sports’ Pete Brisco & former Patriot Logan Ryan proclaiming that the “Road To The Super Bowl Runs Through Foxborough.”(30:00) Zo & Beetle talk about the injury impact for this Patriots team and the concerns going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and the MMQB live at Gillette Stadium to discuss the injury impact for the offensive line following injuries to rookie starters Will Campbell & Jared Wilson.(13:39) Who should the Patriots fear in the AFC Playoff picture? Breaking News: Sonny Gray gets traded to the Red Sox.(22:11) The crew discuss the implications of Joe Burrow playing rather than sitting versus the Patriots. The Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson saga continues.(34:26) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines to close out the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand and McCarthy, in for McKone, start the show from Gillette Stadium hooting about owls. They transition to the City of Warwick 2026 Calendar talk.(10:57) The crew react to Mike Giardi claiming the Patriots Super Bowl chances have taken a hit following last week’s winning effort versus the Bengals.(19:47) Zolak & Bertrand react to comments made by former NFL LB Manti Te’o regarding the Patriots winning in multiple ways. Matt McCarthy admits to never believing in the Patriots as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.(28:19) The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with Sounds of Sunday.(8:33) We finish up with more Sounds of Sunday.(21:09) The crew goes back and forth on why Joe Burrow didn’t play and if the ending would’ve been different if he did.(32:32) We close out the show with Today’s Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by taking calls on everything Patriots related from the day.(11:56) We question who will be stepping up and filling Will Campbell’s place with him set to miss a few weeks ago.(21:05) The crew goes back and forth with a caller about whether the guys owe Will Campbell an apology for how he’s performed this season, before diving into the Patriots’ redzone issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on some owl talk before reacting to the latest Jared Wilson update from Ian Rapoport.(10:35) The guys go back and forth on Drake Maye’s MVP odds going in the wrong direction.(20:50) We dive into the biggest headlines from Week 12 of the NFL season.(33:58) The crew reacts to Mike Vrabel's morning presser on Will Campbell and Jared Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots hitting the 10-win mark after surviving a messy game against the Bengals.(10:45) We touch on the state of the offensive line and the latest from Ian Rapoport on Will Campbell’s MCL injury.(21:45) The crew goes back and forth on the AFC playoff picture after the Chiefs beat the Colts.(32:20) We finish the hour by reacting to Mike Vrabel’s speech to the team after the win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of Pregame.com to discuss the best bets for Week 12.(10:01) We touch on a bunch of Thanksgiving topics and a ridiculous story involving the Cowboys.(21:16)  The crew reacts to Section 10’s interview with Alex Cora.(33:00) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to discuss the outlook for Patriots-Bengals and Drake Maye possibly being the best QB in the NFL.(10:02) We react to the news of Joe Burrow being questionable for Sunday.(22:02) The crew goes back and forth on who you’re rooting for on Sunday… the Colts or the Chiefs?(28:37) We finish the hour by listening to Perry explain why he’d only trade Drake Maye for Josh Allen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on a number of Patriots topics, before a caller defends McKone’s outlook on facing the Broncos in the playoffs.(13:26) We question whether Josh Allen could leave the Bills and join Tom Brady with the Raiders.(23:48) We touch on the biggest storylines heading into Week 12 of the NFL season. (33:02) Zo and Beetle finish the hour by reacting to First Take crapping all over Drake Maye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the the Bills losing again on Thursday Night Football against the Texans.(11:01) We discuss whether the Bengals even have a chance against the Patriots on Sunday and Greg Bedard not caring whether Joe Burrow plays or not.(21:45) We go back and forth on which teams the Patriots need to create some distance from in the standings.(30:27) The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour answering your calls, questions, and reactions on everything. (10:45) The crew reacts to the news of Charlie McAvoy’s face surgery and the expectation that he will “be ready for the 2026 Olympics.” (20:56) Is Charlie McAvoy prioritizing the Olympics over the Bruins? The crew discusses. (33:51) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to discuss if the Patriots are actually a product of an easy schedule.  (9:26) With Albert Breer, we question if there is reason to believe in the Broncos and what could be the Colts fatal flaw. (23:34) The crew debates whether they would rather play the Chiefs in Foxboro or the Broncos in Denver with the AFC title on the line. (31:25) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension and the outlook of the Bengals with the Patriots coming into town on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Red Sox financial flexibility and what it means for this offseason. (10:26) The crew reacts to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora’s appearance on Foul Territory and comments he made on both Alex Bregman and Tristan Casas.(22:21) We question whether Tarik Skubal is definitively on the Red Sox radar in a potential trade. (31:51) Zo and Beetle debate whether the Patriots with their current record and schedule are battle tested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the news that Joe Burrow is fully participating in practice and may play Sunday vs the Patriots. (9:04) Stefon Diggs has reportedly been playing through a broken finger. We question if this will have an impact on his overall play the rest of the season. (22:35) Should the Patriots take a flyer on wide receiver Brandin Cooks following his release from the Saints? The crew dives in. (28:44) Zo and Beetle debate if there is any chance this Patriots team is not for real and the chances they could get smacked come the playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading live to Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bengals. (23:40) The crew is joined by Patriots pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson to discuss Milton Williams injury as well as expectations on Sunday vs the Bengals. (29:45) We answer your calls and reactions on everything from the show. (36:23) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Eliot Wolf’s comments following the trade deadline, specifically on giving up three 1st round picks for a player.(10:05) We debate if the Patriots should pursue Myles Garrett in an offseason trade.(20:32) Nick Wright has Drake Maye very high in his QB tiers. The crew reacts.(26:09) Zo and Beetle discuss the flurry of Red Sox moves from yesterday which included sending Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing how if the Patriots make the Super Bowl, no one will question their easy schedule. (13:05) The crew dives into credit pie for the Patriots. Plus a debate of the best kinds of pie. (26:24) Ohio sends Umass to 0-11 on the season. We touch on the current state of Umass football. (35:19) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a music discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show debating what the Patriots' fatal flaw could be this season. (9:50) The crew discusses Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension officially being upheld and if they would rather play the Bengals at full strength or without Chase.(22:54) We question if the Patriots should feel comfortable playing against anyone in the AFC come the playoffs. (30:26) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether they would rather play at home vs the Chiefs or go to Denver with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with the latest news on all things Red Sox, including Bo Bichette and Tristan Casas rumors. Plus the likelihood of signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, is it an either or situation. (12:09) Zo and Beetle dive into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and this week’s ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Lila.(21:18) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.(32:33) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to give us his three things that could potentially hold the Patriots back. (14:39) Mike Reiss discusses with the crew if Drake Maye is the third best quarterback in the NFL already and where he ranks in the MVP conversation.(26:09) We debate who the true contenders are among the current AFC playoff teams.(35:12) Mike Reiss details what he knows about the Milton Williams injury and how the Patriots will have to rally in his absence. Plus the impact of the Ja’Marr Chase suspension.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the impact of Milton Williams being out of the lineup for at least 4 games after being placed on injured reserve. (10:26) We debate how difficult of an out the Patriots are within the AFC playoff picture. (21:25) The crew questions if the Patriots need more opportunities for “prove-it” wins in order to silence the easy-schedule doubters. (30:14) Zo and Beetle discuss Dave Portnoy saying the AFC is only a three team race between the Patriots, Broncos, and Bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the news that Ja’Marr Chase will be suspended for the Patriots game this Sunday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey in last week’s game. (11:34) The crew questions if there is any chance the Chiefs miss the playoffs given their 5-5 start, the worst start to a season of Patrick Mahomes’ career.(22:02) Cam Newton calls the Patriots success this season fools gold due to their easy schedule, but credits the Colts so far for their success. We react.(34:41) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a Thanksgiving dinner debate and discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour diving into Alex Barth’s Patriots Superlatives at the mini-bye, including favorite signing, most disappointing free agent, and unsung hero. (13:09) The crew gets into the best sounds from Sunday across a weekend of football. (25:25) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything. (34:06) Zo, McKone, and Barth close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour discussing Dan Orlovsky’s top 5 QB’s drafted since 2020 he would start a franchise with, Drake Maye being ranked #1. (11:23) The crew reacts to the breaking news of the Jets benching Justin Fields and starting Tyrod Taylor moving forward. (21:25) We dive into Read and React. (30:21) Zolak, McKone, and Barth end the hour discussing Nick Wright’s belief that the Patriots will claim the #1 seed in the AFC and outside of the Chiefs they are the team in the AFC to beat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, in-studio to give his thoughts on the Patriots Jets game from Thursday night. (11:43) David Andrews discusses the NFL slate from Week 11 with the crew and debates if there is any team the Patriots should fear in the AFC. (25:06) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything. (34:24) We end the hour discussing JaMarr Chase possibly being suspended for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals Steelers game on Sunday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the show recapping the biggest games from Sunday, including the Chiefs loss to the Broncos.(10:37) We debate whether the Patriots should rather the Chiefs miss the playoffs entirely or face this version of them come the playoffs. (21:23) The crew discusses Drake Maye being amongst the elite of NFL quarterbacks and our thoughts on his MVP chances following Sunday’s games. (32:09) We react to the news of Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams heading to injured reserve and the impact it will have on the defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give us the best bets for Week 11.(10:38) We continue our conversation on the Patriots, before Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calls in to touch on the Patriots’ game from last night, the state of the C’s, and being a player’s coach. (30:12) We finish the day with calls on everything with the Patriots.(35:10) Today’s Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show to react to last night’s win for the Patriots.(10:23) The crew touches on Thursday Night Football as a whole and whether opposing teams might have their quarterbacks run on the Patriots more.(20:35) We compare Justin Fields to Drake Maye and Maye’s growth since the draft.(30:36) The guys finish the hour by comparing Mike Vrabel to Bill Belichick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how the Patriots’ hype has swallowed all the other teams in the city.(14:43) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by deciding who the most important piece of the Patriots’ success is… Mike Vrabel or Drake Maye.(24:47) We dive into the biggest storylines in the NFL ahead of Week 11 with Read & React.(37:11) The guys finish the hour with some Hamilton thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football.(13:14) The crew touches on vibes being high with the Patriots and Gillette Stadium feeling like the Tom Brady era last night.(22:34) We look back at the win totals from everyone on the Patriots before the season.(33:21) The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour giving their final thoughts on the Patriots ahead of Thursday Night Football tonight.(14:59) Zo and Beetle highlight the opportunity the Patriots have tonight to show off in a standalone game similar to the game at Buffalo. (20:27) The NFL owners have proposed a ban on the annual team report card. The charge is reportedly being led by Jets Owner Woody Johnson. The crew reacts to this news.(32:57) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Patriots need to beat the Jets tonight and have no excuses if they lose. (14:09) UMass football lit off fireworks after a field goal that put them on the scoreboard last night despite being down 45-3 at the time. The crew gives their thoughts on another UMass lowlight. (25:12) We question the initial trade of Rafael Devers and why the Red Sox felt it was necessary to move on from him given the return. Plus the Red Sox President Sam Kennedy discussed the need to fill the void at 3rd base. (34:49) Zo and Beetle close the hour answering more of your calls and questions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour continuing the discussion on the disaster that is the UMass Football program and what they need to do to stop being a national embarrassment. (10:53) The crew discusses Zo’s interview with Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf, specifically the impact of their rookie class and free agent signings.(21:34) We answer your calls and reactions on everything. (30:59) Zo and Beetle question if the Patriots have the inside track for the #1 seed in the AFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show debating how bad a loss tonight would be against the Jets and the possibility of this game being a tough spot. (9:39) David Andrews firmly believes this is NOT a trap game for the Patriots. The crew reacts. (19:55) Connor Hughes on SNYJets said the Jets had heavy interest in hiring Mike Vrabel as their head coach. Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on this what-if situation from the offseason. (31:30) Zo and Beetle end the hour with a rant about how horrendous the UMass Football team is, which includes kicking a field goal down by 45 points last night to avoid being shut out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) The show starts the hour with Rob Gronkowski’s official retirement with the Patriots signing a one day contract with the team. (14:26) We react to Rob Gronkowski seemingly struggling to say anything positive about Bill Belichick. (20:56) Is the upcoming game against the Jets a must win? The crew debates the importance of taking care of business on Thursday night. (30:43) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak and Bertrand in-studio to tell us whether he is jumping on the Patriots hype train.(10:52) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on Drake Maye’s MVP candidacy and if he has become the clear cut #1 QB from the 2024 draft class. (24:10) We discuss where Josh McDaniels could potentially end up if given another opportunity to be a head coach. (33:00) The crew questions why the Patriots struggle to defend opening drives so much this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with your calls and reactions on everything. (8:57) We debate if David Pastrnak should be named captain of the Bruins given his teammates reaction to his 400th goal.(15:54) Damien Woody believes the Bills Super Bowl window is closing. The crew questions if Buffalo has spoiled the better part of Josh Allen’s prime(23:56) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills as potential road playoff teams wreaking havoc in the AFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show discussing the growth of the Patriots hype train, which includes Greg Bedard officially calling them a Super Bowl contender. (13:47) The crew reacts to Tom Brady having the Patriots ranked 3rd in his updated power rankings. (23:02) Zo and Beetle question if it is time to hit the panic button on the Celtics following their inability to execute late in the game against the 76ers, and falling to 5-7 on the season. (32:58) Zo and Beetle close the hour discussing the Bruins winning their 7th straight game and David Pastrnak scoring his 400th career goal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Chris Cotillo’s response to the show on the Jarren Duran contract situation. (10:59) The crew is joined by Celia Oswitch on a special edition of Tail-Waggin Tuesday on this Veterans Day. Plus an explanation of operation ‘Delta Dog’. (23:13) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.(32:45) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss Kyle William’s impact in the Bucs game on Sunday and moving forward. (10:11) Mike Reiss gives his takeaways from the Buccaneers game on Sunday. (21:00) The crew discusses the in-game coaching decisions of Mike Vrabel and how they paid off. Plus Mike Reiss gives his three underrated Patriots this week. (30:04) Zo and Beetle debate if Stefon Diggs is the non-QB MVP of the Patriots.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots made the right decision with their clock management at the end of the first half of the Bucs game. (10:50) Greg OIsen expressed his skepticism in the Patriots Super Bowl chances. The crew reacts. (22:33) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on everything.(34:17) We give a special shoutout to all the veterans out there and many thanks for your service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing Colin Cowherd’s belief that Drake Maye could be a legend. (13:46) The crew questions whether the Drake Maye and Patriots hype train has left the station after all the national media praise. (21:41) We highlight this Patriots team being a contender thanks in large part to learning how to win on the fly under Mike Vrabel. Plus, Zo & Beetle debate whether Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye should be at the top of the MVP conversation and which candidates have a realistic shot at actually winning it. (29:49) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with the callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Rob Gronkowski returning to the Patriots on a one day contract to retire with the team.(10:28) The crew dives into the best sounds across the NFL from Sunday. (22:49) We get to more of your calls and reactions on everything. (36:34) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the resilience the Patriots showed going on the road and beating the Buccaneers off a bye week. (9:12) The crew dives into Read and Act. (21:46) We discuss Drake Maye being vaulted to the top of the MVP race leaguewide despite not having his best start against the Bucs. (32:42) New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll has been fired. Zo and Beetle react to this breaking news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand in-studio to discuss the differences in culture and buy-in among this Patriots team under Mike Vrabel. (10:55) The crew debates with David Andrews how far this Patriots team can go. (24:17) We discuss what we saw from TreVeyon Henderson in his breakout game against the Buccaneers. (33:30) Zo and Beetle question whether the Patriots should have more crucial late season games flexed into PrimeTime as well as whether they agreed with Mike Vrabel’s end of first half clock management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Patriots' statement victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday. (13:23) The crew is fully bought in on the Patriots being a Super Bowl contender after their win in Tampa Bay despite the front office not making moves at the deadline to improve. (23:38) We highlight Drake Maye’s ability to take hits and still deliver perfect throws under pressure. Plus a discussion of Drake Maye closer to Patrick Mahomes than Josh Allen. (32:58) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on the Patriots victory over the Bucs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets of Week 10.(16:00) Zo & Beetle discuss everything that was missed from this week in The Slack.(25:24) Some extended Slack. Plus, Zolak gives his MIAA projections for high school football playoffs beginning tonight.(35:54) Zo and Beetle close out the week with Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined in-studio by Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston to talk all things Patriots.(12:13) Zo & Beetle weigh the injury concern surrounding Drake Maye and his style of play.(20:49) The crew breakdown the Patriots Red Zone defensive woes.(30:32) The callers chime in with Phil Perry in his final segment on the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour going right to the loaded phone lines. The crew wonder how to get Kyle Williams going while Kayshon Boutte is injured.(15:00) Zo and Beetle continue with the callers. The panel debates the AFC vs NFC.(23:17) The crew dive into Read & React.(36:48) Callers round out the hour on everything discussed in the show so far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how much the result in this week’s matchup on the road versus Tampa Bay matters.Phil Perry thinks a Patriots win would qualify the Pats as true contenders. (10:51) Zo and Beetle react to the Tampa perspective after Nick Wright’s comments referring to the Bucs being better positioned than the Patriots. Drake Maye vs. Baker Mayfield discussed. The crew distinguishes the AFC as the tougher conference based on the QB’s’.(23:30) The crew discuss the risk factors surrounding Drake Maye’s running style against the Tampa Bay defense this Sunday. They quickly go off the rails and transition to jingle music and sitcom intros.(31:46)  We dive into the best bets of the week on the Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a discussion about how to get rid of mice in your house.(14:33) Red Sox declined Jarren Duran’s $8 million option, but later signed him to a $7.7 million contract. Plus, Beetle defends Cam Schlitter after he apologized to the city of Boston, however his apology may have been written with Chat GPT. (24:22) Callers on everything discussed in the show today.(33:19) Zo and Beetle close out the show with Today's Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live to recap the Patriots lack of moves at the trade deadline. (13:40) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on the Sauce Gardner trade and if the Patriots would or should consider a similar trade if offered for Christian Gonzalez. (24:09) The crew debates whether Drake Maye’s footwork has improved or if we are overlooking it because the Patriots are winning games. (33:18) Zo and Beetle ask Albert Breer which sports league is the number two in America behind the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots standing pat at the trade deadline was a good thing, or whether they should have made a move to improve. (9:43) We discuss the test the Buccaneers defense could present for the Patriots offensive line and ways to keep Drake Maye upright. (23:31) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything. (32:06) Zo and Beetle discuss the tragic news of the passing of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at just 24 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how badly it would look if the Patriots don’t take care of business against the Buccaneers on Sunday. (9:27) In his weekly press conference, Mike Vrabel got testy with the media over trade deadline questions. The crew reacts.(21:24) We question how the Kyle Dugger trade is viewed in Pittsburgh, especially after Mike Tomlin gave him a game ball following their victory over the Colts.(32:30) Zo and Beetle dive into the Patriots Buccaneers predictions from around the NFL and if the Pats are due to lose on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading to Mike Vrabel’s weekly meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game at the Buccaneers and regarding the trade deadline. (13:16) Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins us live to discuss Drake Maye taking lots of hits and sacks over the last few weeks, and the offensive line's role in protecting him. (20:02) Morgan Moses highlights the challenge in stacking wins the way the Patriots have over the last six weeks and counting. Jacoby Brissett is the Arizona Cardinals starting QB and Mac Jones is now starting for San Francisco. The crew reacts to two teams that have heavily invested in their starting QBs and now are seemingly moving in a new direction. (34:10) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing whether this year’s World Series brought people back to baseball. What is the #2 sport in America right now? The crew debates. (12:57) The Bruins have won 4 in a row and 5 out of their last 6 games. The crew discusses if a potential turnaround is on the horizon. (23:37) Joe Mazzulla joins Zo and Beetle live to discuss the amount of threes they took against the Jazz, as well as needing to play 48 full minutes more often this season.(36:58) Zo finishes the hour detailing his trip to the bathroom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand recap the Umass Football game from last night with another loss sending them to 0-9 on the season, continuing their run as a national embarrassment. (9:23) Paul Perillo would have been more aggressive at the deadline, the crew reacts. (20:41) We get into the Celtics shooting the worst percentage from three in the history of the NBA when attempting 50 or more threes in a game.(35:15) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the news that Tom Brady cloned his dog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing the Patriots super quiet trade deadline. (11:47) The crew discusses if the right player was made available should they have given up multiple first round picks to get them similar to the Colts move for Sauce Gardner. (21:46) We debate whether fans should be disappointed in the Patriots lack of trades given their position in the AFC standings and other teams adding at the deadline. (30:34) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on the Patriots trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing more on the impending trade deadline. Caller reaction.(9:18) We get into Tail Waggin’ Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and this week's “Pawtriots” dog of the week, Marigold. (17:03) The crew gets to your calls and reactions on everything regarding the trade deadline.(33:38) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live to discuss Kayshon Boutte’s injury and if he felt the Patriots got better on Sunday even with a narrow victory. (8:52) Mike Reiss gives Zo and Beetle his three biggest takeaways from Sunday against the Falcons. (22:23) The crew talks to Mike Reiss about his thoughts on “Clap-Gate” as well as what he believes the team can do at the trade deadline. Breaking News: Sauce Gardner has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts for two first round picks, among other breaking trades around the NFL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the amount of pressure Drake Maye is under and how the team can fix this issue. (7:26) Dan Orlovsky still has Drake Maye as the favorite in the MVP race even with the close win over Atlanta. The crew reacts. (22:35) We debate whether the Patriots should be approaching this trade deadline with more urgency than they seem to be. (31:03) Zo and Beetle close the hour breaking down the Celtics loss to the Jazz last night. Plus Jaylen Brown was furious with the referees for the lack of call on the play where he was tripped late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand go over their expectations for the Patriots before today’s 4:00 PM trade deadline. (12:06) Curran and Perry think the Patriots should be aggressive. Zo and Beetle discuss their beliefs that the Patriots should maximize Drake Maye’s rookie contract window and go for it this year. (24:33) Kayshon Boutte broke his own injury news via discord, says he might be ready to play on Sunday at the Bucs. The crew reacts.(33:37) Raheem Morris backtracks his comments regarding “Clap-Gate.” We debate whether this was a non-story from the beginning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the upcoming trade deadline and moves the Patriots could make before the 4:00 P.M. deadline tomorrow. (8:19) The crew gets into the best Sounds from across the NFL on Sunday. (22:50) When was the last World Series matchup that was as good as this one? We debate. (33:31) We close out today’s show with the takeaways of today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour questioning if they felt the Patriots got better on Sunday despite their slim victory over Atlanta. (11:13) The crew dives into Read and React. (25:23) We discuss the relationship between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel as well as who can fill the role of Kayshon Boutte if he were to miss extended time with his hamstring injury.(34:17) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing Christian Gonzalez’s injury against the Falcons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss the win on Sunday over Atlanta and if it was a “good win?” (13:48) We dive into the current AFC playoff picture and question where the Patriots will end up among the top of the AFC. (23:10) The crew discusses what the Patriots should do with their league leading cap space for next season. Plus David Andrews about his thoughts on “Clap-Gate.” (31:36) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating if the Patriots have good chemistry as a team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show recapping the Patriots narrow victory over the Falcons thanks to Parker Romo’s missed extra point that would have tied the game. (12:44) The crew discusses the Falcons accusing the Patriots of stimulating the snap by clapping on the critical intentional grounding play in the 4th quarter. (21:37) We highlight the Patriots holding another running back to below 50 total rushing yards, which marks the 9th straight game they have done so. (30:44) Zo and Beetle end the hour answering your calls and reactions to the Pats win on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets for Week 9.(11:06) We catch up on all the stories we missed from the week with The Slack.(23:57) The crew finished the show with calls on everything from the day.(36:31) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston previewing Falcons-Patriots.(10:07) We dive into how Drake Maye has made his Year 2 leap and how much it has raised the Patriots’ ceiling.(18:47) The crew discusses what the Patriots will be prioritizing at the trade deadline.(27:31) We finish the hour by evaluating the Ravens and how much of a threat they are to the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a bunch of calls on the Patriots.(12:42) The crew reacts to the news of Chris Grier and the Dolphins parting ways, before getting into Read & React.(24:56) Monster Mash Headlines and then we react!(35:35) The guys discover that McKone hasn’t seen GhostbustersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Thursday Night Football and the Dolphins potentially selling.(11:05) We dive into Drake Maye being set-up to succeed with Josh McDaniels and question how good Kayshon Boutte could be.(21:23) The crew reacts to Daniel Jeremiah complimenting the Patriots for how they’ve supported Drake Maye. (30:56) We dive into the best bets of the week with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on Bill Belichick wanting Keon White over Christian Gonzalez and more Patriots thoughts.(6:58) We touch on what win the Patriots need more as the season winds down.(19:28)The crew finishes up the day by talking with Ryan in Malden after his recent car accident.(30:29) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB as they react to Drake Maye being in MVP talks and their latest win over the Browns.(11:48) We get Breer’s thoughts on the Keion White and Kyle Dugger trades.(23:11) Breer shares his thoughts on Drake Maye running more and the risks that come with that.(37:07) We finish the hour with Breer’s thoughts on the trade deadline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand touch on Greg Bedard’s thoughts about the Marcus Jones deal and him negotiating without an agent.(11:12) We touch on NBC Sports detailing the “draft pick drain” that has taken place with the Patriots organization over the years.(22:17) The crew touches on Taylor Kyles not thinking a big deal is coming for the Patriots at the trade deadline.(29:24) We dive into some stand-up comedy talk to finish up the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show by reacting to the Celtics destroying the Cavs last night and whether it should provide some hope moving forward. (10:50) We question Charles Barkley saying it’s going to be a long year for the Celtics.(23:42) The guys break down Game 5 of the World Series and why it’s been such a great watch overall.(33:28) We finish the hour by reacting to Tom E. Curran’s prediction for the rest of the Patriots season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a Monster Mash Headline preview. We then head to Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media live ahead of Sunday’s game vs the Falcons.(14:40) Zo and Beetle are joined by Patriots Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson. (22:21)The crew takes calls on everything from the day.(33:55) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by NFL insider Jordan Schultz to start the third hour. (13:58) Jordan Schultz gives his reasoning behind moving on from Keion White and Kyle Dugger.(24:48) The crew questions whether the Celtics should adopt the tanking model with the poor start they have gotten off to. (36:18) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss the current state of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing where Drake Maye should rank among current MVP candidates. Plus Zo is not here for any of the Dak Prescott MVP talk. (9:55) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything. (21:31) Mike Florio says the Eagles could be looking to unload AJ Brown, could the Patriots be in pursuit? We discuss the potential of a trade working out between the Eagles and Pats. (32:44) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether they would leave out candy even if they weren’t home for Halloween. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show reacting the news of both Kyle Dugger being traded to the Steelers and Keion White to the 49ers last night. (10:43) Patriots have agreed to a reported 3 year $36 million extension with CB/PR Marcus Jones. We discuss the 2022 Patriots draft class and how Marcus Jones is the only one still on the roster. (24:24) Manti Teo does not see many weaknesses with this Patriots team. The crew questions if the team has a true weakness. (33:07) Is Drake Maye or Kayshon Boutte a more surprising star this season? Zo and Beetle debate who their most pleasant surprise is for the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Celtics getting their first win last night against the Pelicans. (10:52) We dive into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday and are joined by Celia Oswitch with this week's ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Frankie. (21:53) The crew debates who will make the playoffs and who will fall out of the race. (35:24) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things. (14:18) Mike Reiss shares his thoughts on the Patriots potential trade deadline moves. (23:05) The Patriots offense is only scratching the surface of what they can become according to Peter Schrager. The crew discusses the potential higher upside of this Pats offense.(31:44) Zo and Beetle highlight how the entire Patriots team is bought in on winning no matter their individual role in the team’s success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing where Drake Maye ranks among the top of NFL quarterbacks. (9:12) Bill Simmons believes the pre-draft debate over Drake Maye’s talent was nuts. We debate whether this criticism and debate was overdone. (23:53) The crew gets into a Three Stooges conversation and who in particular finds them to be humorous. (31:36) Zo and Beetle recap the Bruins losing last night to the Senators 7-2 and where this season is headed for the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show highlighting the praise both the Patriots and Drake Maye have received for their early season success. (11:17) Former Titans General Manager Ran Carthon says Mike Vrabel is doing a great job and the Patriots look extremely prepared situationally. The crew reacts(23:50) The LA Dodgers win game 3 over the Blue Jays in 18 innings, yes 18 innings. We debate whether the game was too long. (32:53) Zo and Beetle end the hour with your calls and reactions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Mike Vrabel’s coaching and how it has evolved from buying into a culture to raising expectations and winning. (11:06) The crew dives into the Sounds of Sunday, including two segments from Zo over the weekend. (24:00) The guys continue with more Sounds of Sunday.(35:41) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand open the hour with more of your calls and reactions from Sunday. (11:24) The crew gets into Read and React. (21:04) Drake Maye interviewed with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski on the Fox Pregame Show. We discuss.(34:18) Beetle goes in on UMass Football once again and how they don’t have a good mentality going into football games plus a quick debate on Brian Kelly’s next landing spot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss his takeaways from the victory against the Browns on Sunday. (10:40) We react to Myles Garrett setting a single game franchise record for the Browns with five sacks against the Patriots. (23:20) The crew discusses the firing of Brian Kelly at LSU. (31:34) Zo and Beetle close out the hour debating what a successful career for Drake Maye looks like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the Patriots victory over the Browns and they each give their takeaways for the Pats moving forward from the win.(13:23) The crew gives their thoughts on the increased usage of Treveyon Henderson when on the field and wonders if they should have played him more than 14 total snaps. (27:04) We debate how many games the Patriots can win before the next Bills game in week 15. (38:02) Zo and Beetle close out the hour answering your calls and reactions from everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of Pregame.com to discuss the best bets of Week 8.(12:18) We dive into everything we missed from this week with The Slack.(20:19) The guys touch on another miserable loss from the Bruins last night.(30:18) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand get Phil Perry’s thoughts on Patriots-Browns on Sunday.(12:30) We ask Phil Perry if it’s time to deal for Jakobi Meyers with the current state of the WR room.(23:06) The crew questions whether there’s a chance the Patriots’ momentum fizzles out during the stretch.(34:26) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour by diving into Patriots-Browns on Sunday and their expectations for the game.(11:25) The crew reacts to Mike Vrabel not wanting to compare Drake Maye to Tom Brady, before Patriots OT Matt Light joins the show.(25:19) We dive into the biggest storylines of Week 8 with Read & React.(37:22) The guys finish the hour with more calls on the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the latest in the NBA’s gambling scandal and Brian Windhorst saying they swept under the rug.(12:05) We question whether prop bets need to be eliminated in order to fix the gambling issue in the NBA.(21:43) The crew continues their conversation on the NBA gambling scandal with calls mixed in.(30:48) We finish the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Albert Breer about his thoughts on the NBA gambling scandal and whether the NFL has itself in order in wake of this news. (11:33) We head to Ryan in Malden for our new segment “Matters Of Malden.”(23:13) The crew gives away Patriots tickets and hits on calls about everything from the day.(32:27) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live to discuss the current ranking of the Patriots in the AFC and if they can challenge the Chiefs. (13:23) Albert Breer compares the Patriots to last year's Commanders and highlights the importance of last week’s win for Mike Vrabel. (25:35) The crew debates whether the Browns are a legit test for the Patriots ahead of their week 8 matchup. The Browns rank #1 in the NFL in total defense this season. (35:16) Zo and Beetle question if anything can change between now and the deadline to make the Patriots be more aggressive in upgrading the roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Drake Maye knowing he needs to slide to avoid big hits. (10:19) First Take’s Dominique Foxworth does not consider Drake Maye to be in the top group of quarterbacks right now. The crew reacts and is creating a list of those who are doubting Drake Maye. (20:28) Kurt Warner gives praise to Drake Maye for his downfield passing abilities. We evaluate the Patriots QB in comparison with other NFL quarterbacks. (31:12) We answer your calls and reactions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing the Celtics late collapse against the 76ers and if it is a sign of things to come for a Jayson Tatum-less team moving forward. (12:33) The crew dives into the developing story of illegal sports betting and gambling probes involving Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier among others. (23:42) We debate how these gambling probes and arrests make the NBA look as a league, given the history with scandals within the NBA. (31:59) Jaylen Brown describes this being a tough loss with opportunities to win, but knows there will be growing pains with this team. Zo and Beetle give their thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour going to Mike Vrabel’s weekly meeting with the media. (13:35) Patriots Right Tackle Morgan Moses joins the show to discuss the victory over the Tennessee Titans and previews the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.(21:40) Zo and Beetle highlight the importance of being able to win games on the road and that translating to home games as well.(30:55) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Tom Brady’s praise for the Patriots success, and seemingly giving the most credit to Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels, reserving credit for Mike Vrabel. (12:50) We answer your calls and reactions on everything.(24:13) Is Vrabel more like Belichick or Parcells (or neither)? The crew highlights what makes Mike Vrabel such a great player’s coach and his ultimate fit with the New England Patriots. (37:22) Bill Belichick is now eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame. Zo and Beetle discuss if Bill Belichick will get into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the pressure on Jaylen Brown as a leader this season as well as him wanting to prove something this year. (11:06) We debate whether the Patriots have already surpassed the Bills and are set up to run the AFC East again. (22:15) How similar is this season to 2021 for the Patriots? The crew questions how similar or different this team is under Drake Maye vs Mac Jones in 2021.(30:55) Zo and Beetle end the hour talking about potential trade candidates for the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to Brad Marchand’s very emotional return to Boston as a visitor and how return and tribute videos should be saved for the most special of players.(13:39) The crew dives into the Bruins inventing a new way to lose last night. Plus praise for Marco Sturm calling it like he sees it in terms of mistakes. (24:06) We discuss how the Bruins are simply a mediocre team and Bruins fans should temper expectations for the season if they haven’t already. (32:48) Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on the Celtics going into the season opener tonight vs the 76ers and their expectations for this roster for this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand open the hour discussing the news of the Cowboys inquiring with the Raiders about a possible Maxx Crosby trade. (8:22) We get into our brand new segment tail-waggin’ Tuesday with the New England ‘Pawriots’ dog of the week Hermione. (16:32) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us ahead of the Celtics season opener Wednesday against the 76ers.(33:33) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things. (9:14) The crew and Mike Reiss debate whether Patriots expectations have changed and if they are legit AFC/Super Bowl contenders. (21:10) We debate how important this win was for Mike Vrabel, in addition to discussing Mike Reiss’ sitdown with Mike Vrabel.(30:21) Zo and Beetle end the hour previewing the Browns game on Sunday and expectations from one of the top defenses in the NFL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a discussion about tribute videos and if they are used too much for players. (10:59) Chris Simms believes the Patriots are the biggest threat to the Chiefs in a wide open AFC, the crew reacts. (20:43) Zo and Beetle highlight the uniqueness of the Patriots wide receiver room.(33:03) We answer your calls and reactions to everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show discussing the strength of the Patriots schedule gauging where they can end up, specifically with the upcoming games against the Browns, Falcons and Bucs. (11:40) First Take Co-Host Cam Newton believes Drake Maye is not a top 5 QB quite yet. The crew debates Drake Maye’s ranking vs other NFL quarterbacks. (23:46) The Blue Jays will face the Dodgers in the World Series thanks in large part to George Springer’s go-ahead home run in the 7th inning. Plus, could Alex Bregman play the potential George Springer role down the road for the Red Sox?(33:33) Brad Marchand returns to TD Garden tonight as a Florida Panther, Zo and Beetle give their thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the UMass Football team’s collapse on Saturday against Buffalo. Plus Beetle delivers an all time rant on the disaster that is the UMass Football program. (13:15) The crew dives into the best sounds around the NFL and College Football from Sunday.(22:15) We touch on the Giants 4th quarter meltdown to the Broncos leading to a Denver game winning field goal as time expired Sunday. Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways of today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour highlighting the importance of not looking past the Browns and handling business at home next week against Cleveland. (5:54) The crew gets into Read and React. (18:48) Mike Vrabel gets the win in his first game back in his former job. We discuss how important a win this was for the Patriots Head Coach. (29:06) Zo and Beetle question if Sunday’s game was a microcosm of where both the Patriots and the Titans are headed as franchises respectively. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to David Andrews about the Patriots win on Sunday in Tennessee. (11:37) Mike Vrabel announced this morning that Drake Maye is not currently in concussion protocol after being cleared to return in the 3rd quarter vs the Titans. (21:00) We answer your calls and reactions on everything following the Patriots game Sunday.(31:15) Zo and Beetle discuss their level of concern for the slow starts on defense from the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show giving their thoughts on the Patriots dominant victory in Tennessee despite a slow start, marking their 4th straight win.(12:10) We discuss some points of concern from Sunday’s win vs the Titans, including Drake Maye taking too many hits throughout the game.(22:52) The crew highlights how the Patriots have put themselves in a solid position moving forward by stacking wins early in the season. (34:30) Zo and Beetle react to the Patriots team reaction to the victory in Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee and the unity and maturity it showed from the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of Pregame.com as they discuss the best bets for Week 7.  (10:19) The crew takes calls on the Patriots and Felger & Mazz.(22:11) We touch on all the stories we missed from the week with The Slack.(33:55) Fake Promo Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joins the show to touch on another big week from Drake Maye.(12:08) We touch on the best way to fix the Patriots run game, whether that’s by changing the usage on the roster or making a deal to acquire someone from the outside.(23:50) The crew dives into Phil Perry’s expectations for the Patriots against the Titans.(34:10) We finish the hour with some trade deadline thoughts and Joe Flacco thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Pablo Torre’s most recent podcast about the dysfunction surrounding Bill Belichick.(15:20) The crew takes calls on Drake Maye vs. Michael Penix Jr. and the Patriots matchup against the Titans.(24:00) We dive into the latest edition of Read & React.(37:00) Beetle explains why Aaron Rodgers is getting some unfair criticism for getting mad at his teammate for jumping on top of him and knocking him down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by breaking down Dianna Russini’s report on how Drake Maye is perceived in the NFL.(11:36) We touch on Kurt Warner changing his tune on Drake Maye over the last week, as Maye’s stock continues to go through the roof.(22:13) The crew takes some calls on how to spark the running back room and the Patriots going up against the Titans.(30:00) We finish the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Revolution Interim Head Coach Pablo Moreira.  (12:52) Craig Breslow says he wants to go after top end starting pitching. The crew discusses the Red Sox outlook for the offseason. (23:54) Zo and Beetle answer more of your calls and reactions. (35:22) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer or SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss Drake Maye’s possible MVP candidacy and if it is too much too soon. (13:00) Albert Breer gives his take on how to distribute the Patriots “credit-pie” so far this season. (23:00) The crew dives into the Patriots best potential options are at this year’s trade deadline and the team’s biggest areas of need. (33:40) We debate where the Patriots should rank among the NFL power rankings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with your calls and reactions to everything(11:00) We discuss if Drake Maye’s rapid development is the biggest reason for this year’s Patriots success. (22:45) Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla thanked the media for their coaches vs media game, the crew questions whether he meant his message. (32:40) Jaylen Brown left Thursday’s preseason game with hamstring tightness, but told Joe Mazzulla he expects to be fine. Zo and Beetle give their thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to Stefon Diggs’ comments saying the Patriots can’t let their foot off the gas against the Titans. (10:30) Drake Maye is also telling the Patriots to ignore the noise. The crew discusses if the Patriots sound focused heading into Tennessee. (24:05) We question if the way Mike Vrabel’s tenure ended with the Titans is more on Vrabel’s coaching style or a product of the Titans constant front office and coach turnover. (32:05) Tom Pelissero says the Patriots are most likely to add at running back and pass rush as opposed to wide receiver. Do the Patriots have a flawed running back room? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to the news that Titans will not be having any tribute for Mike Vrabel in his return to Tennessee. (9:00) The crew discusses the Patriots historically bad running game to start the season and how to improve it moving forward. (17:21) Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson joins us to discuss the current state of the Patriots and the impact Mike Vrabel has had as the Pats Head Coach. We go live to Mike Vrabel’s weekly meeting with the media.(33:11) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Bill Belichick stating he believes in the UNC roster and that the rumors of his potential departure are completely false. (12:07) Surprise call in from NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton to discuss the coaches vs media game. (23:20) The crew dives into what they would pay to keep Alex Bregman at third base for the Red Sox next year and beyond. (34:33) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating who deserves the most credit for the Patriots success thus far this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with your calls and reaction on everything. (10:34) Alex Bregman is opting out of the $80 million remaining on his contract to test free agency. The crew questions whether he actually wants to leave Boston. They also touch on the Red Sox Gold Glove finalists.(21:37) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Joins Zo and Beetle to discuss the preseason, the Celtics coaches beating the Celtics media in a game, and not putting a date on Jayson Tatum’s return. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show highlighting the national attention the Patriots have received along with a power ranking comparing where they should rank among other top NFL teams. (14:34) We dive into the Bills schedule and discuss the potential of their record by the end of the season. (26:00) The crew compares Drake Maye to the quarterbacks elsewhere and if other teams would rather have Maye over their current QB.(34:21) Zo and Beetle end the hour reacting to the Greg Bedard dispute on Felger & Mazz yesterday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Penny the Dog and Celia Oswitch to discuss a new initiative beginning this Sunday at Gillette Stadium.  (7:29) Zo and Beetle react to a sloppy loss vs the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. (24:10) The Red Sox seemingly will retain much of their coaching staff, including third base coach and outfield instructor Kyle Hudson. The crew discusses. (36:21) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss his three things. (11:38) Mike Reiss gives his thoughts on the officiating from Sunday at the Saints, which included multiple big plays called back by offensive pass interference. (27:07) We discuss with Mike Reiss what Patriots should add players before the trade deadline, he does however like what the team has at receiver. (34:53) Zo and Beetle answering your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing if the Titans will get the “new coach boost” coming off the firing of Head Coach Brian Callahan following Sunday’s loss to the Raiders. (8:51) Andrew Callahan believes the Patriots could make the AFC Championship game in a wide open AFC, with improvements to the running game. The crew gives their thoughts. (20:47) Bill Simmons believes the Patriots should go after Derrick Henry. We debate the best ways to elevate the Patriots running game as a whole. (31:50) Zo and Beetle dive into the impact that Josh McDaniels has had on Drake Maye’s development as a quarterback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Bills loss on Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons. (12:11) We discuss the Tennessee Titans firing their Head Coach Brian Callahan ahead of Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee for the first time since being fired by the franchise. (23:09) Do the Patriots have a shot at winning the division and hosting a playoff game in Foxborough this year? The crew debates. (32:01) Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on Drake Maye playing himself into the MVP conversation and where he ranks among the rest of the 2024 draft class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with a quick check-in on the Bruins.(9:30) We finish the day on calls on everything from the day, including Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumbling issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by having David Andrews join the show to discuss the Patriots win over the Saints.(11:25) We touch on the Patriots playing on their own terms against the Saints.(24:35) The crew discusses how Mike Vrabel has led this season and whether it’s been the correct approach overall.(33:45) We finish the day with more thoughts on the Patriots outlook for the rest of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots handling business against the Saints.(12:10) Beetle touches on the Patriots doing something they haven’t done on offense since 2022.(22:46) We go back and forth on Kayshon Boutte’s impact on this team and how he’s developed since being drafted.(34:10) The crew touches on potential concerns for the Patriots with them having a quarterback that can carry the roster again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of Pregame.com joining the show to break down the best bets of the week.(8:30) We continue to discuss how much Drake Maye should run and the Savannah Bananas coming to Gillette Stadium.(22:11) Zo sets up his lunch for next week with one of the callers.(31:03) Today’s Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they touch on Drake Maye’s performance against the Bills.(8:04) We discuss if the Patriots need to win with style points on Sunday.(22:23) The crew gets Perry’s thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick.(31:50) We finish the hour with calls on the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Greg Olsen’s high praise for Drake Maye.(10:45) The crew goes back and forth on chest hair and memories at Action Park.(19:46) We dive into the biggest storylines ahead of Week 6 of the NFL season.(30:35) Zo and Beetle end the hour with more thoughts on the drama between Bill Belichick and UNC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by breaking down their expectations for Patriots-Saints on Sunday.(10:32) We discuss the impact of the Patriots potentially having the easiest NFL schedule since 1978.(23:27) We react to the Bruins starting the season 2-0 and winning their home opener against the Blackhawks.(32:28) The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Revs Interim Head Coach Pablo Moreira. (13:50) Who deserves more of the credit for the offensive success Drake Maye’s ability or Josh McDaniels’ playcalling? The crew discusses.(24:52) We discuss whether Josh McDaniels would consider taking another head coaching job or if he is more suited for the Patriots. (36:12) Zo and Beetle close the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to discuss Bill Belichick’s tenure at UNC.(14:10) Albert Breer highlights the importance of Sunday Night’s win over Buffalo for establishing a culture in the way Mike Vrabel is trying to build. (25:05) How much of a green light will Drake Maye get as the season progresses? Also why is Mike Vrabel so hesitant to criticize his players? The crew debates. We close the hour with a penalties discussion and how to avoid being reckless on the field while still being aggressive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss Paul Perillo’s comments on the Patriots Sunday night win over Buffalo being the best win for the Franchise since their last Super Bowl win. (8:26) Stefon Diggs says the Patriots need to follow up the Bills win with a good game. The crew highlights the importance of keeping momentum going vs New Orleans on Sunday. (20:14) We question whether we need to see more from Drake Maye following Kurt Warner’s comments about the Patriots QB needing less “backyard football.”(28:07) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether Josh McDaniels should want another head coaching job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to the reports that Bill Belichick and UNC have discussed his potential departure. (12:33) We dive further into truly how bad things have been for Bill Belichick in his first season in college football, and if there is any salvaging of what looks like the end of his coaching career. (23:29) The Bruins win their season opener at Washington, winning in exactly the fashion that Head Coach Marco Sturm drew it up. The crew reacts.(30:30) David Pastrnak was “really good on the bench” according to Marco Sturm, did he signal a potential captain for the Bruins? Zo and Beetle give their thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Mike Vrabel’s press conference, before Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins us to discuss the progression of Drake Maye and the expectations going into New Orleans on Sunday. (24:25) Mike Vrabel claimed there was no whistle heard before the apparent late hit by Joshua Farmer, the crew discusses this play and the no call. (39:40) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the coaching style of Mike Vrabel and him being a perfect coach for this Patriots team.(12:45) We discuss Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon being fined by the team for his sideline altercation with running back Emari Demercado. (21:39) Drake Maye has drawn comparisons to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert, in addition to the Josh Allen comparisons. The crew gives their thoughts. (28:35) Zo and Beetle close the hour with more of your calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss First Things First’s Chris Broussard saying the Patriots did not prove anything yet in their Sunday night win over the Buffalo Bills.(8:06) The crew dives into the hype the Patriots have gained since their win over the Bills and begin to question if it is too much. (18:42) We give our biggest takeaways from Sunday on the Patriots and what to expect from this team moving forward.(25:45) We answer your calls and reactions on all things Pats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show headlining opening night for the Boston Bruins and what they can expect with Head Coach Marco Sturm seeming to temper overall expectations for this year’s team. (10:07) Jaylen Brown brought up how hard the Celtics have been working at training camp so far, plus Jayson Tatum’s role as CBO of Duke’s basketball program. (22:43) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss how he approaches preseason games as well as the team’s high paced training camp. (32:57) UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been suspended by the school for allegedly providing "impermissible benefits” in the latest debacle surrounding the football program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4) (00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with their expectations for the Patriots against the Saints. (8:30) The crew discusses the Bruins not having any captain still, as well as the number retirement of Bruins legend Zdeno Chara.(19:47) We grab your calls and reactions on everything. (32:03) Zo and Beetle end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things. (15:10) We debate with Mike Reiss what the Patriots should do about their running back situation with the recurring Rhamondre Stevenson fumbling problem. (26:41) A deep dive into how many games the crew believes the Patriots can win going through their schedule. (33:27) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots offense and question the snap counts of Kyle Williams and other Patriots skill position players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to Craig Breslow’s comments on wanting to aggressively pursue a starting pitcher during the end of year press conference. (9:59) We discuss the potential future of both Trevor Story and Alex Bregman with the Red Sox. (20:59) LeBron James teases “the decision of all decisions” on his social media, which is reportedly dropping at noon on Tuesday.(32:23) The crew dives into ESPN’s Sean McDonough’s comments on Bill Belichick’s legacy potentially being in question with how things at UNC have transpired. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the Jaguars Monday night win over the Chiefs.(10:40) The crew questions which team is in the better position right now, the Jacksonville Jaguars or the New England Patriots. Also whether they would rather have Will Campbell or Travis Hunter.(22:22) We debate what the biggest issue with the 2-3 Kansas City Chiefs is right now. (30:42) Lots of attention and praise has been thrown the Patriots way following the win over Buffalo, Zo and Beetle discuss if it is an overreaction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with more of your calls.(8:25) The crew dives into the Sounds of Sunday.(21:20) We discuss the dumpster fire that has been Bill Belichick and the 2025 North Carolina Tar Heels football team. (32:40) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour revisiting their predictions for the Patriots record this season. (10:11) The crew gets into Read and React.(23:38) We dive into how Buffalo will fare going through the remainder of their schedule, and who we believe will win the division this season.(30:58) Zo and Beetle close out the hour questioning if the Patriots are “back.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss how the rushing attack led the way in Buffalo. (10:24) David Andrews gives his thoughts on how big last night’s win was for building a culture and gaining buy-in for the Patriots. (24:00) The crew gives their thoughts on Drake Maye and the Patriots moving forward as they begin a winnable portion of their schedule. (31:18) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether the Patriots are capable of playing this way going forward and winning games doing so. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to the Patriots biggest win in years last night on prime time in Buffalo. (8:38) We discuss the amount of buy-in Mike Vrabel has within this Patriots team following the win at Buffalo. (22:38) The crew debates whether the Patriots roster and talent allowed them to win last night’s game despite a number of mistakes throughout the game. (29:15) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with your calls and reaction on all things Patriots following their huge win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins Zolak & Bertran to discuss the best bets for Week 5 of the NFL season.(14:00) Zo explains how he uses the bathroom while driving.(28:22) We finish up with calls on everything from the day.(34:30) Today's Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to discuss whether the Patriots have a chance against the Bills.(7:37) We get Perry’s thoughts on the Josh Allen and Drake Maye comps continuing to go wild.(18:30) The crew gives their thoughts on Stefon Diggs usage.(27:32) We finish the day with calls on everything from the hour, including what he’d give up for AJ Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with more thoughts on the Red Sox season and Cam Schlittler dominating.(13:12) The crew debates how to properly attack the Bills if the Patriots hope to beat them this weekend.(20:10) We dive into the top Week 5 storylines with Read & React.(38:02) The guys finish the hour with more calls on the Red Sox and Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show by reacting to the Red Sox being eliminated by the Yankees.(12:15) The crew touches on Jarren Duran’s future with the team and his poor performance in the playoffs.(26:11) We go back and forth on the outlook of the Red Sox moving forward.(33:26) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to Revolution Interim Head Coach Pablo Moreira to discuss the current state of the Revs. (11:40) Red Sox rookie starter Connelly Early gives his thoughts on starting in the due or die game 3, the crew reacts. (22:46) Is this the game that sees more scoring? Beetle thinks so. We discuss our thoughts on tonight's outcome.(32:37) Zo and Beetle end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to discuss the buy-in among the Patriots with Mike Vrabel. (10:02) Albert Breer tells us where he ranks Drake Maye’s current play among the 2024 QB draft class.(24:18) The crew gives their thoughts on the Stefon Diggs situation. (31:25) Zo and Beetle close the hour asking Albert Breer if AJ Brown is a realistic trade candidate for the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the potential fate of the Patriots in Buffalo this weekend and Drake Maye’s ability to hang with Josh Allen.(7:55) The crew debates whether the NFL should change the rules to steer away from potential future ties. (18:06) We question whether Drake Maye has exceeded expectations or if he still has ways to go. (29:55) Zo and Beetle discuss if Connelly Early can be the hero and save the series for the Red Sox tonight in a win or go home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the number of mistakes throughout game 2 for the Red Sox. (10:18) The crew questions whether the series is now over after the Red Sox seemingly emptied the tank in game 2.  (25:30) We debate who should carry the most blame following the disappointing loss to the Yankees. (35:58) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with your calls and reactions on the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to Patriots Right Tackle Morgan Moses on what it is like to go into an environment like Buffalo. (6:32) Celtics Center Neemias Queta joins Zo and Beetle live from the Auerbach Center to discuss the Celtics progression as a team, as well as Jayson Tatum.(17:29) Nick Wright continues to bring up a potential AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, the crew reacts. (30:17) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with highlighting baserunning and other “little things” within the Red Sox critical game 1 victory. (10:40) The crew questions whether the Patriots should be better than 2-2 and if Patriots fans should be happy with the team thus far or disappointed. (20:01) Zo believes Drake Maye has the opportunity to turn the page on the Patriots franchise on Sunday at Buffalo. (30:32) We close out the hour going live to Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game at the Bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Celtics Assistant Coach Sam Cassell to discuss the heart of this Celtics team and what he is most impressed with in Jayson Tatum’s recovery. (13:31) Kendrick Perkins sets Celtics expectations without Jayson Tatum relatively high with them being a top 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, the crew reacts.(20:28) We answer your calls and reactions on everything. (32:28) Zo and Beetle close the hour discussing the differences between Alex Cora and Aaron Boone and how game 1 highlighted those differences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand recap the Red Sox massive game 1 victory over the Yankees, as well as highlighting Alex Cora’s decisions throughout the game. (12:31) Michael Kay and other Yankee media members are not happy about Yankees starter Max Fried being pulled in the 7th inning, the crew reacts. (23:42) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss both the state of the Celtics and The Sopranos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour going over Alex Cora’s comments about nobody believing in the Red Sox.(12:40) The crew dives into the comments of Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the Red Sox and Alex Cora, plus we touch on Jomboy’s feelings about the Yankees going into the Wild Card Series. (23:42) We answer your calls and reactions on all things Pats and Red Sox.(34:54) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live to discuss Sunday’s win over the Panthers and his three things. (11:41) The crew discusses with Mike Reiss what they saw from Pats WR Stefon Diggs and if they have found something with him in the slot.  (24:16) We dive into Christian Gonzalez returning to the field and how it changes the Patriots defensive outlook. (32:32) Zo and Beetle close out the hour highlighting Patriots special teams star Marcus Jones as well as the return game as a whole. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Red Sox will fare without Lucas Giolito for at least the wild card round, also questioning if Game 1 is a must win?(12:21) Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet takes the mound tonight vs the Yankees, the crew debates how he will fare against the Bronx Bombers. (23:12) We question whether the Patriots win total is reachable given their victory over the Panthers and the schedule ahead. (34:47) Zo and Beetle end the hour recapping Liam Coen and Robert Saleh’s heated exchange following the Jaguars and 49ers game on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the growth and development of Drake Maye in his second season as Patriots QB. (12:15) The crew debates what the Patriots must do against the Bills in order to remain confident in them moving forward the rest of the season.(24:04) We react to Colin Cowherd giving credit to Drake Maye and Patriots fans having optimism for this season and the future. (34:56) Zo and Beetle close out the hour questioning whether the Patriots can reach a higher ceiling as a result of the Sunday win over the Panthers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the Sounds of Sunday.(7:57) The crew reacts to Patriots play-by-play commentator Bob Socci getting the full Zo experience during the Patriots blowout win over the Panthers.(26:16) We discuss the news of the upcoming Superbowl Halftime Show being performed by Bad Bunny, along with your calls and reactions on everything. (33:14) Zo and Beetle end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys 40-40 tie last night on Sunday Night Football, plus a proposal for a new overtime format. (8:07) The crew gets into Read and React. (23:50) We dive into the breaking news on Jayson Tatum resuming basketball activities, including his new workout video. (35:36) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a segment of “breaking news.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to David Andrews and his thoughts about the Patriots first meaningful home win in a long time. (7:35) David Andrews discusses the snap counts of Patriots running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson throughout the game on Sunday. (20:11) The crew looks ahead to the challenge that the Buffalo Bills will present to the Patriots next week on Sunday Night Football.(29:51) Zo and Beetle close out the hour revisiting the Drake Maye having too much on his plate discussion from earlier this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the Patriots first home win of the season and the positives they saw especially with Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs.(12:05) The crew discusses the improvement they have seen in Drake Maye’s game as the first four weeks have progressed. (25:15) We highlight the Patriots special teams, specifically Marcus Jones and his crucial punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. (35:22) Zo and Beetle close out the hour diving into the overall game reaction from Pats fans being all over the map. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of Pregame.com to discuss the best bets for Week 4 of the NFL season.(11:00) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announces that DC Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.(23:00)The crew finishes up the day by hitting on a bunch of different Patriots thoughts.  (34:23) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston to discuss the outlook of Panthers-Patriots on Sunday.(11:33) Perry explains how many touches he thinks Rhamondre Stevenson will get on Sunday.(24:55) The crew questions which receiver has the chance to create some space down the field.(34:06) We finish the hour by getting Perry’s thoughts on Robert Kraft selling a small part of the Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing whether this is a must-win game against the Panthers.(16:20) The crew continues to go back and forth on what’s at stake for the Patriots in Week 4.(23:48) We dive into the storyline for Week 4 of the NFL season with Read & React.(35:00) Zo and Beetle close out the hour by touching on how pro sports teams influence the local scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with their thoughts on the Red Sox not being able to clinch against the Blue Jays last night.(10:30) We react to new Celtics owner Bill Chisholm discussing the new structure at the top of the organization. (22:55) We dive into Wyc Grousbeck saying he wants to win 2 more rings and Brad Stevens’ outlook for the team this year.(32:00) Zo and Beetle finish the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to Revolution Interim Coach Pablo Moreira. (7:50) Former Patriot Rob Ninkovich gives his thoughts on the Patriots, as well as Bill Belichick and North Carolina’s rough start.(17:50) Bill Parcells backs up the story about how Zolak told him to let Drew Bledsoe call his own plays in the second half of the 1994 game against the Vikings.  (29:30) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live to discuss the status of Christian Gonzalez on Sunday vs the Panthers. (14:35) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on Patriots Owner Robert Kraft selling a minority stake of the team. (26:21) The crew dives into their thoughts so far on Drake Maye and his development as a quarterback from week to week. (34:26) We close out the hour with more of your calls and reactions on everything, including a surprise call from Rob Ninkovich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand dive into the Patriots offense and whether it is better overall than what they have led on. (13:07) The crew highlights Drake Maye’s physical characteristics and debates his ceiling and how he can be most successful within the Patriots offense. (23:12) We discuss the improvement of Drake Maye along with Greg Bedard’s comparison of the Patriots QB with Josh Allen. (30:38) Zo and Beetle close out the hour evaluating Mike Vrabel’s culture and his decisions on benching vs defending his players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with their thoughts on Christian Gonzalez speaking to the media following Mike Vrabel’s press conference where he addressed his recovery. (11:11) The crew reacts to the Kraft family selling *% of their ownership stake, including 3% to the private equity firm, Sixth Street. (21:02) We dive into the Red Sox victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last night and the outlook for the playoffs.(31:06) Zo and Beetle end the hour answering your call and questions on the Red Sox and Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Jayson Tatum has not ruled out an in-season return to play for the Celtics, Tatum also mentions he was worried the Celtics may trade him after his injury. The crew reacts. (13:00) Patriots running back Antonio Gibson joins Zolak & Bertrand live.(24:00) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour diving into their expectations and thoughts thus far from Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel. (9:50) The crew discusses the narrative thus far this season for Drake Maye and the Patriots. (21:30) We question whether the Patriots should be 3-0 or if their 1-2 record a reflection of what they actually are. (32:30) Zo and Beetle highlight the importance of playing impactful games as a young player and then listen in on Mike Vrabel's press conference.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour highlighting last night’s Red Sox 4-1 win vs the Blue Jays.(11:07) The crew reacts to the not so positive update on Roman Anthony’s timeline on his return.(19:15) Aaron Boone gave some interesting comments on the Red Sox - Blue Jays series and cautioning Yankee fans rooting for one team or the other, Zo and Beetle give their thoughts. (29:05) We close out the hour discussing the automatic balls and strikes system that will be added at the start of the 2026 MLB season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with calls and reactions on the Red Sox. (13:36) Christian Gonzalez reportedly has not had any setbacks with his hamstring injury, the crew dives in. (20:50) Bill Parcells says he wishes he did things differently in his final years as Patriots coach, the crew reacts.(29:10) We end the hour with a Patriots Hall of Fame discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a preview of the crucial upcoming Red Sox series against the Blue Jays and a playoff preview. (10:29) Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum appeared this morning on The Today Show and did not rule out a return this season, the crew reacted. (19:18) Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on David Pastrnak’s comment on his knee, as well as a discussion on the Bruins Captaincy situation.(33:25) We end the show with Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to discuss his 3 things. (11:16) Mike Reiss gives his take on Christian Gonzalez’s potential return in the Patriots upcoming game against the Panthers.(24:35) The crew questions whether the Patriots training camp and practice style has contributed to their current struggles. (34:31) We close the hour with a debate on how much of the offensive struggles can be blamed on the wide receivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with a debate on who’s first 3 games as Patriots Head Coach were better, Mike Vrabel or Jerod Mayo?(11:00) Zo & Beetle react to the prolonged hamstring injury of CB, Christian Gonzalez. Zolak suggests trading Gonzalez during the pregame show last week.(24:02) First Thing’s First’s Nick Wright calls the Patriots a bad franchise, the crew reacts.(31:58) We take your calls and reactions on the Patriots coaching staff, wide receivers, and Drake Maye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing the performance of Drake Maye and how they believe he played in the week 3 loss to the Steelers. (11:50) The crew reacts to Colin Cowherd’s statement that Drake Maye needs another 15 starts. (21:12) We discuss the future of Drake Maye, the ups and downs, and whether he can reach his ceiling with the Patriots. (32:50) Zo and Beetle end the hour questioning the quality of the Patriots receiving corps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the Sounds of Sunday. () We finish up the Week 3 edition of Sounds of Sunday.() The crew questions why the logic of firing Jerod Mayo for the Patriots not being buttoned up with the current Patriots also not being buttoned up. () Zo and Beetle end the show with Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with more of your calls from the Patriots week 3 loss to Pittsburgh. (9:50) The crew gets into Read and React, including Sunday Night Football between the Chiefs and Giants and the Bears first win under Head Coach Ben Johnson.(21:00) We go back and forth on whether you should feel positive or negative after the Patriots’ latest loss.(32:48) We close out the hour questioning the decisions made throughout the game and whether the red Patriots uniforms are a bad omen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Former Patriots Center David Andrews Joins Zolak & Bertrand live in studio to discuss some of the good he saw from the Patriots yesterday. (10:05) David Andrews gives his thoughts on the Patriots protection plan for Drake Maye and how he believes the offensive line played overall.(23:25) We dive into the importance for this offense to be able to run the football as well as protecting the ball. (31:35) Zo and Beetle end the hour with a “gift” for David Andrews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the Patriots, their five turnovers, and all that went wrong in their week 3 loss to the Steelers.(10:05) The crew dives into whether there were any positives to take from the week 3 defeat. (21:15) We take your calls and reactions on all things Patriots from week 3 and moving forward. (32:20) Zo and Beetle close the hour by discussing how Sunday’s loss should be viewed by Patriots fans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to discuss the best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season.(10:35) The crew reacts to Christian Gonzalez being labeled as questionable ahead of Sunday.(24:00) We finish up the day by talking with Kilian Holk before wrapping-up with more calls on the Patriots.(33:15) Zo and Beetle end the show with Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, look ahead to Steelers-Patriots on Sunday.(9:00) The guys continue to go back and forth on Christian Gonzalez’s outlook for Sunday.(22:51) We get Phil Perry’s outlook on whether Mike Vrabel has been sensitive with the media so far.(32:20)The guys finish the hour with more thoughts on Patriots-Dolphins, being front-runners, and the identity of the Patriots going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour by reacting to past  Mike Vrabel comments on soft tissue injuries.(13:20) Beetle breaks down the playoff math for the Red Sox.(24:30) We dive into the storylines for Week 3 of the NFL season with Read & React. (35:35) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with calls on everything from the day so far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to another disappointing series loss for the Red Sox.() We go back and forth on whether Christian Gonzalez will play on Sunday and if the Patriots have handled his injury poorly.() The crew questions what the ceiling of Drake Maye looks like and how his career compares to the early years of Josh Allen.() We round out the hour with The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) New England Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo joins Zolak & Bertrand live to address the firing of former Head Coach Caleb Porter and the current state of the team.(14:48) The crew questions whether this is the final season in the NFL with the “tush push.”(23:33) We discuss the tendinitis and load management updates with Bruins Wing David Pastrnak and wrap things up with Today's TakeawaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live in studio to discuss the level of unhappiness for AJ Brown in Philadelphia. (10:22) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on the Christian Gonzalez injury situation, is his status at all related to his contract?(23:46) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions for Albert Breer.(33:50) The crew ends the hour with Albert Breer’s thoughts on how to make things easier on Drake Maye and how he can reach his full potential.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Bruin’s General Manager Don Sweeney’s comments on goalie Jeremy Swayman.(9:29) Dan Orlovsky compared Drake Maye’s week 2 game vs Miami to some significant quarterbacks around the league, the crew reacts.(20:30) We dive into how to get Pats wide receiver Stefon Diggs going within the offense.(29:37) Zo and Beetle close out the hour discussing whether acquiring Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is a realistic possibility for the Patriots, and should they? Also a special guest joins the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with the news of Christian Gonzalez not doing much at practice.(13:34) We discuss the importance of last night’s walk off win for the Red Sox over the Athletics.(21:43) The crew dives into Red Sox manager Alex Cora seemingly changing his stance on the Red Sox focusing on October just one game later.(32:23) We round out the hour recapping Zo and Beetle’s dinner with Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, including an update on Jayson Tatum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour listening in on Mike Vrabel addressing the media.(21:20) Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins Zolak & Bertrand live.(29:10) The crew reacts to Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s statement regarding Christian Gonzalez “practicing” today. (38:50) We finish the show with today’s takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to David Pastrnak not skating “for the first few days of camp” due to tendinitis.(7:30) The crew questions what the Bruins will look like this season and dives into their captain situation.(13:00) We close out the hour with your calls and reactions on all things Bruins and Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour reacting to Greg Bedard’s comments on the Patriots defense and its outlook going forward.(10:40) Tom Curran says he would not play Christian Gonzalez until week 5, the crew dives into the likelihood of this situation. (22:25) The crew discusses where the Steelers rank as rivals with the Patriots in comparison with the rest of the NFL.(32:35) Zo and Beetle close out the hour diving deep into whether they would let Tom Brady into their building as Raiders minority owner, before listening in on Don Sweeney’s first meeting with the media this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the Red Sox and how they will fare in the final weeks of the season. (10:24) We dive into the status of Roman Anthony, his impact on the rest of the Red Sox lineup, and what they are missing without him. (26:30) The crew reacts to Colin Cowherd’s belief that Caleb Williams could be benched after one more bad week with the Bears.(32:20) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with a redraft of the 2024 quarterback class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing Bill Parcells ahead of the Patriots Hall of Fame Ceremony this Saturday. (7:29) The crew reacts to Brian Kelly going off on a reporter for their comment on LSU’s “struggling offense,” and then later taking back his initial reaction. (19:51) We touch on the latest Red Sox 2004 World Series Documentary. (32:22) Zo & Beetle close the show with Today’s Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium with Reiss’ 3 Things. (10:19) Mike Reiss gives his thoughts on the Patriots performance from Week 2, areas to clean up, and positive takeaways from Miami. (28:00) The crew discusses with Mike Reiss whether he believes Christian Gonzalez can suit up at all for week 3 vs the Steelers.(36:57) We take your calls and reactions on all things Patriots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour diving into the slew of quarterback injuries going around the NFL. (13:30) The crew discusses the missed tackles and linebacker issues on defense through two weeks. (24:03) We touch on the Patriots ability to hang with the Steelers and what we are going to see from Aaron Rodgers in week 3.(32:37) Zo & Beetle close out the hour with a reaction to Alex Cora’s message on not focusing on October just yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the pros and cons of week 2, as well as Drake Maye’s performance and building off of a strong overall game. (12:44) Mike Vrabel gave out five game balls to Patriots players following their week 2 win, Drake Maye was NOT one of them. The crew reacts. (26:54) Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski along with other NFL stars are joining former players in a Flag Football league. (33:17) Zo & Beetle round out the hour questioning whether week 2 was a sustainable way for the Patriots to win football games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by taking calls on everything Patriots related.(8:00) Zolak and Bertrand dive into the sounds of sunday. (22:30) The crew discusses Patriots kicker Andy Borregales and his up and down day in Miami. (32:10) We end the show with today’s takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the hour reacting to the news that New England Revolution and Head Coach Caleb Porter are parting ways. (10:41) We get into READ AND REACT. (22:21) The crew dives more into the Christian Gonzalez injury and whether they believe there is a chance he plays vs the Steelers. (31:05) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with final thoughts and reactions to the Patriots win in Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the hour talking to David Andrews live in the studio about the Patriots win over the Dolphins.(12:20) David Andrews gives us his thoughts on Josh McDaniels and Drake Maye’s improvement in week 2. (23:35) The crew touches on the status of Christian Gonzalez as well as Drake Maye’s confidence and comfortability. (35:30) We round out the hour with the crew’s thoughts from around the NFL following week 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the show with their biggest takeaways on the Patriots week 2 win against the Dolphins. (8:30) We dive into the adjustments made from the Patriots offense and what to take away from their performance. (18:22) We take your calls and reactions, positives and concerns, from the Patriots week 2 win in Miami.(29:31) Zo and Beetle close the hour discussing the penalties and other mishaps that allowed the Patriots to take advantage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

● (0:00) Zo, Beetle, and McKone start the final hour of the show by talking with RJ Bell of pregame.com ● (9:45) The guys react to Dan Wetzel’s article saying that Bill Belichick’s feud with Robert Kraft could benefit North Carolina ● (21:52) The guys discuss Mike Vrabel’s announcement on who will call the defensive plays this weekend and callers react ● (33:45) It’s a Fake Promo FridaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

● (0:00) Phil Perry joins Zo, Beetle, and McKone to talk about the Patriots’ chances against the Dolphins on Sunday ● (9:53) The guys ask Phil Perry whether or not Drake Maye has too much on his plate ● (20:40) Callers react with the guys and Phil Perry ● (32:08) The guys ask Phil Perry what the Patriots can do to make Drake Maye more comfortableSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

● (0:00) Zo, Beetle, and McKone discuss Brady’s comments about Belichick’s impact on quarterbacks and the importance in having good coaching at the position ● (9:16) The guys react to the news that Alex Bregman is holding his teammates accountable at all hours of the day ● (24:55) The guys read and react ● (35:58) The guys talk about the upcoming matchup with the Dolphins and the players only meeting they called after the loss to the ColtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

● (0:00) Zo, Beetle, and McKone react to Tom Curran’s comments about not panicking just yet over Drake Maye and his performances ● (12:15) The guys talk about where the Patriots stack up in terms of spending with other teams around the league● (24:27) The guys discuss Colin Cowherd’s comments defending the Patriots for last weekend’s loss to the Raiders ● (32:48) The guys make their picks on The Football CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) New England Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter joins Zolak and Bertrand live.  (10:50) Jaylen Brown teases potentially playing in his home town of Atlanta at some point, the crew reacts.  (25:00) Pats Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels defends Drake Maye and the offense stating, “I’m focused on the process of him getting better every day.” (35:00) We close out the show with Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB Joins Zolak & Bertrand live in studio to discuss Roger Goodell’s legacy. (12:24) The crew dives into the dysfunction going on in Miami and if they are able to turn things around.  (24:50) We discuss whether the Patriots would be better off with their current QB Drake Maye or Vikings QB JJ McCarthy.  (38:35) We close out the hour with Zo, Beetle, and Albert Breer’s thoughts on Drake Maye, in addition to predictions for Week 2 at Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the hour by continuing their conversation on whether or not Drake Maye should be viewed as a rookie still. (9:26) The crew touches on the Red Sox falling short of a sweep of the Athletics. (23:10) An extended Rafael Devers discussion. Did the Red Sox screw this entire situation up? (35:55) We take your calls on the playoff push for the Red Sox and the latest with the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the hour diving into Drake Maye’s response to whether he believes he has too much on his plate as the Patriots QB.  (11:58) The crew discusses if Pats Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels needs to make things more simple for Drake Maye.  (22:30) We question whether Josh Mcdaniels should be responsible for Drake Maye’s mechanics and fundamentals, or if Maye needs to be more prepared. (31:45) Zo and Beetle round out the hour discussing if Drake Maye is still essentially a rookie and should he get a break from the criticism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Patriots running back Antonio Gibson joins Zolak and Bertrand live at the top of the hour to discuss their Week 1 to the Raiders. (5:09) The crew reacts to Pats Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s press conference. (16:30) The Bruins have still not named a captain, we touch on the effect this could have on the team and their season.  (29:00) Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the hour with a continued Drake Maye conversation, in comparison with JJ McCarthy and others. (10:10) The crew dives into the Patriots seemingly lack of preparation for week 1, and how to approach week 2 against the Dolphins. (20:00)  Zo and Beetle take more of your calls on all things Patriots.  (30:15) We go live to Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s press conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Connelly Early’s debut, and who he reminds us of. (13:02) Drake Maye was re-ranked (after being forgotten about) at third among the 2024 quarterback class on The Outkick Football Show, we discuss. (24:18) The crew dives into what Josh Mcdaniels and the Patriots need to do in order to improve offensively. (37:00) We close out the hour with your calls and a reference to Teen Mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing the potentially must-win game in Miami for week 2 (13:10) We dive into Mike McDaniel’s tenure as Dolphins head coach, is he given too much blame for what has taken place?  (26:30) The crew goes into whether the New England Patriots offense or their defense is more of a concern heading into Miami.  (34:50) Zo & Beetle close out the hour questioning whether the Patriots can afford to take a long-term approach to this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with a musical deep dive, specifically into the saddest songs of all time. (14:32) Breaking News: Cole Strange signs with the Miami Dolphins, from the Browns' Practice Squad - ahead of the Patriots Week 2 matchup versus Miami. The crew follow-up on reports that the Patriots were in on trading for Micah Parsons. (26:01) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines for all things discussed in the show today. (36:29) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) ESPN's Mike Reiss joins Zolak & Bertrand LIVE from Gillette Stadium. (12:53) The crew dives into whether week 2 is already a must win game in Miami against the Dolphins. (25:50) Joined by Mike Reiss, we take your calls on all things Patriots.  (34:53) We close out the hour with getting Mike Reiss’ final thoughts on fixing the Patriots biggest areas of weakness from week 1 vs the Raiders, and going into Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by questioning Bill Belichick’s biggest mistakes from his end with the Patriots.  (9:21) We go back and forth on callers with Josh McDaniels, Drake Maye, and more Patriots questions following week 1. (20:17) Nick Wright says Josh McDaniels was brought in to fix everything, and Drake Maye was not a part of the solution in the Patriots Week 1 loss, the crew reacts. (30:17) The crew closes out the hour by diving into the lack of usage for Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are live from Gillette Stadium. They begin the show by asking, “Does Drake Maye have too much on his plate?” The panel discusses. (14:47) We dive into how Josh McDaniels looked in first game back as Patriots offensive coordinator. Breaking News: Jabrill Peppers is expected to sign with the Steelers. (26:44) The crew touches on Monday Night Football, and what they saw from Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy in his first NFL start. (33:26) Zo & Beetle go to the callers to close out the hour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with the Sounds of Sunday from Week 1. (11:30) We finish up the Sounds of Sunday from Week 1. (25:00) The crew finishes the day by questioning whether Week 2 is a must-win game for the Patriots already. (35:30) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by questioning whether Drake Maye has “it” or not. (8:15) Zolak & Bertrand dive into Read and React, as they analyze the headlines around the NFL in Week 1. (21:00) The crew picks which team had the biggest win of Week 1 in the NFL. (30:00) We touch on Kendrick Bourne signing with the 49ers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriots center David Andrews for the first time this regular season, as they react to the Week 1 loss to the Raiders. (12:10) We go back and forth on callers with Josh McDaniels’ handling of the offense and Bill Belichick finally speaking publicly on banning Patriots’ scouts from UNC. (27:00) The crew touches on the outlook of the Patriots’ season after losing Week 1 and whether it’s time to change some of our win total predictions. (34:50) We decipher who the Patriots best wide receiver is and Kayshon Boutte looking like he’s about to take another step forward in his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots losing to the Raiders in the season opener.  (13:14) We dive into how Josh McDaniels looked in first game back as Patriots offensive coordinator. (23:20) The crew takes your calls and reactions to the Patriots season opener, before questioning Mike Vrabel’s handling of the 4th quarter. (35:30) We finish the hour by diving deeper into what went wrong for Drake Maye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with R.J. Bell of Pregame.com breaking down his best picks for Week 1. (13:00) The guys react to Mike Vrabel declaring Christian Gonzalez out for Sunday and Jared Wilson starting at left guard. (27:45) We finish the day with calls on everything from the day. (35:10) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston on his back and forth with Stefon Diggs. (10:35) Perry explains his expectations for Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels this season. (22:00) We touch on what’s going on with Christian Gonzalez and Will Campbell being questionable for Sunday. (31:00) We finish the hour by letting the callers ask Perry questions on the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by examining whether Drake Maye’s new surroundings will help him erase some of the “boneheaded-ness” from his game. (10:35) The crew discusses Josh McDaniels’ high expectations for Drake Maye this season. (22:01) We dive into the Week 1 edition of Read & React. (30:30) The guys finish the hour by discussing woodworking and Hardy’s history with it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the opening of the NFL season between the Eagles and Cowboys. (14:51) The crew reacts to John Middlekauff’s report about Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts being confirmed and followed up on. (27:30) We react to Greg Bedard predicting that the Patriots will lose on Sunday. (33:30) We finish the hour with the return of The Football Card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with Revolution HC Caleb Porter joining the show to discuss the state of the team, their recent loss to Charlotte FC, and a clip that went viral after the loss. (12:40) The guys share their prediction for Super Bowl LX. (21:00) We finish the day with calls on everything from the day. (34:00) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joining the show, as we touch on whether the Patriots schedule is as easy as everyone is making it out to be. (12:30) We get Bert’s thoughts on Bill Belichick getting destroyed in his first game at UNC.. (24:40) The crew continues to touch on Belichick at UNC and the Patriots outlook for this season. (37:40) We finish the hour by getting Bert’s thoughts on NFL RedZone having commercials going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Robert Kraft’s comments about a Bill Belichick statue in the future. (9:19) The crew dives into John Middlekauff’s report of Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts from UNC. (21:42) We look at the Patriots and Raiders matchup this weekend from a betting standpoint. (32:30) The guys finish the hour by touching on Zo’s plans this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to Roman Anthony’s oblique injury timeline. (14:21) We question why the Red Sox essentially punted with a bullpen game last night. (23:11) The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs responding directly to Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran, while apologizing to the entire Patriots beat. (36:10) We finish the hour by touching on Greg Bedard’s thoughts on Diggs’ usage early in the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour by reacting to Mike Vrabel’s comments about Christian Gonzalez. (14:00) We take calls on a number of Patriots topics from the day. (22:50) We finish day by touching on RedZone now having commercials moving forward. (36:40) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by breaking down Bill Belichick’s history of hiring his own guys instead of getting uncomfortable. (11:00) We listen in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Raiders. (29:00) Patriots OT Morgan Moses joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss working with Doug Marrone, going up against the Raiders, and not playing during the preseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by touching on the latest surrounding Christian Gonzalez. (8:30) The crew dives into the opposing QB schedule for the Patriots this season. (20:30) We react to the Patriots win totals given by the Boston Globe writers. (30:15) The guys finish the hour by questioning whether Bill Belichick is tarnishing his legacy with what he’s doing at UNC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to Roman Anthony’s oblique injury in last night’s Red Sox win. (11:45) The crew questions the outlook for Anthony’s injury and debates whether or not Garrett Crochet is wearing down. (24:15) We react to Rafael Devers getting into a brawl against the Rockies yesterday. (34:40) We finish the hour by touching on some emails sent in by the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) If the Patriots past offseasons and drafts impact the '25 team, who should be held responsible? (10:14) The guys talk about the new uniforms around the NFL. (23:38) Did Tom Brady take a shot at Zo? (34:19) Today's Takeaways  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Mike Reiss joins Zolak and Bertrand and shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick's UNC debut. (09:01) Zo, Beetle, and Mike Reiss talk about what is going on with Christian Gonzalez. (20:52) Mike Reiss is with Zo and Beetle all football season long; Mike weighs in on the release of Jabrill Peppers. (31:15) The guys find out which broadcast team is calling the Patriots season opener.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the second hour discussing Patriots expectations...including some of the unrealistic ones. Plus, Zo gave David Andrews bad directions. (08:41) After wondering aimlessly due to Zo's poor instructions, David Andrews makes his season debut with Zolak and Bertrand. (20:46) Zo, Beetle, and David Andrews talk about Bill Belichick's UNC coaching debut. (31:48) David Andrews weighs in on the release of Jabrill Peppers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut last night. (13:14) Payton Tolle made his debut on Friday and it was a lot of fun. (23:00) Reacting to Aroldis Chapman's extension. Plus, is Arch Manning a little overrated? (33:58) Where is Christian Gonzalez? And what led to Jabrill Peppers' release from the Patriots. And Zo gave David Andrews poor directions on how to find the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - begin the final hour by making throwback fashion statements. McCarthy pivots to discrediting Belichick when compared to Brady and takes a victory lap for correctly picking the QB over the coach.. (11:30) McCarthy & Anderson explore the Red Sox' chances to make a deep a postseason run. The duo highlight the opposition in the AL & the horses on top of the Red Sox rotation. (22:26) Bruins beat writer and co-host for today's show, Ty Anderson, gives an update on the Bruins as Training Camp and preseason hockey approaches. McCarthy & Anderson share video game stories. (33:01) Today's TakeawaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - react to Mike Vrabel's comments at his presser today regarding freshly released Safety Jabrill Peppers. McCarthy wonders why the leaders of last year's team are being cut. Ty specualtes on the different reasons it could be.  (11:27) Bill Belichick makes his Head Coaching Debut for UNC tonight as they play host to TCU. Both McCarthy & Anderson are intrigued by the Bill Belichick-UNC factor. (22:45) Patriots captains get revealed. To the phone lines. (31:45) This or That - red pill or blue pillSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - continue the discussion on the Red Sox. Lucas Giolito credits a change in his mechanics that has led to his success this season. Does Craig Breslow deserve more credit for the Red Sox being in playoff position? (17:00) Mike Vrabel Press Conference (31:04) McCarthy & Anderson react to Vrabel's comments on their Cornerback depth. With Christian Gonzalez hamstring injury lingering, how concerned should the Patriots be?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - begin the program by breaking down the weekend that was between the Red Sox and Pirates. Red Sox were able to salvage the final game and avoid a sweep. Jarren Duran hits his first career Inside-The-Park HR in the win on Sunday. Rookie hurler Payton Tolle was the story of the weekend. (13:35) Payton Tolle makes his MLB debut. The 22-year old dazzles in a no decision effort vs Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Friday night. (25:23) Craig Breslow comments on Walker Buehler's outright release. McCarthy deciphers the Breslow speak and translates the commentary into layman's terms. (34:03) McCarthy & Anderson highlight Payton Tolle's debut performance. Did Alex Cora falter in leaving the rookie Pitcher in the game too long?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the last hour by giving more thoughts on Peppers being released and what that means moving forward.  (9:43) Zoverdrive with Paul Perillo. (21:02) We finish the day with calls and reactions. (21:13) Fake Promo Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the third hour with this or that, continued.  (14:39) The guys talk about their concerns with Christian Gonzalez and his injuries coming into the season; Jabrill Peppers released by Patriots news.  (28:28) The guys give their reactions to the breaking news of Jabrill Peppers release. (37:57) We finish the hour with calls and reactions to the Jabrill Peppers news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the second hour talking about Peyton Tolle making his debut tonight for the Red Sox against Paul Skenes.  (13:01) We continue to talk about the Red Sox and what their biggest concern is over the stretch as well as home field advantage. (22:56) The crew give their thoughts on Mo Lewis saying Jets fans blame him for the Patriots dynasty because of his hit on Bedsoe. (31:55) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the show by reacting to Micah Parsons being traded to the Packers for 4 years and $188 million.  (12:37) The crew debate if the Patriots could have made a trade for Parsons and what that could have looked like. (23:06) We dive into our thoughts on the current Patriots 53 man roster.  (34:59) We finish the hour with thoughts on Curran and Perry’s comments on how the Patriots offensive line and wide receiver group will be at least 70% better this year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by looking back on the Cole Strange pick and where the blame for it deserves to go. () The guys give their review on “America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” () We finish the day by debating the Patriots' shot at winning a Super Bowl this season. () Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by discussing whether this team misses Rafael Devers and the outlook for the Patriots. (11:45) The guys go back and forth on the odds of Payton Tolle starting Friday night. (24:45) We question whether the Patriots are a year away from being in the mix and decide which new HC in the NFL is set up for success. (35:15) We finish the hour with Revolution HC Caleb Porter joining the show to discuss the state of his team, the importance of a metric like expected goals, and their upcoming matchup against Charlotte FC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone and Mark Dondero in, touch on Dondero lowering his win total for the Patriots. (10:25) We continue to argue whether Jakobi Meyers is overrated and if the Patriots should make a deal for him. (21:36) The crew deciphers what is the biggest question mark for the Patriots this season. (31:36) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone and Mark Dondero holding it down, start the show by reacting to the Red Sox comeback win against the Orioles last night. (13:30) The crew goes back and forth on the outlook for the Red Sox in the playoffs. (24:00) We dive into whether the current state of the Red Sox makes it clear that the front office should have had more urgency. (35:37) We finish the hour by discussing whether Payton Tolle could be an option for the Red Sox sooner than later. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Tommy Devito being claimed on waivers by the Patriots. (10:00) We start the segment with some beach talk before going to Mike Vrabel’s press conference. (30:00) We break down Mike Vrabel’s reaction to Kendrick Bourne being let go. (35:00) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by taking calls on the Patriots outlook before reacting to the breaking news of Kendrick Bourne asking for his release. (13:44) We continue to go back and forth on whether the Patriots have their crap together. (21:00) We finish the hour with the latest on the Red Sox.:: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing whether it’s fair for the national media to be this high on the Patriots. (13:00) We dive into Devin McCourty and Logan Ryan both predicting the Patriots will make the playoffs. (25:00)The crew reacts to YouTube TV and Fox potentially heading towards a lockout. (31:50) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by questioning why the Patriots kept 8 wide receivers on their 53-man roster. (14:15) The crew continues to decipher the depth concerns for the Patriots at offensive line and wide receiver. Also, Cole Strange was released. (25:25) We dive into potential options for the Patriots on the waiver wire. (33:33) We finish the hour by discussing whether the Patriots were the team that wanted the Raiders to take on money while granting Jakobi Meyers’ trade request. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the final hour reacting to the announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged; Bob Socci joins the show. (15:55) The crew discuss who Taylor and Travis should have preform at their wedding. (24:36) We finish the day with Phil Perry giving an injury update on Christian Gonzalez.  (35:17) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the third hour taking calls and reactions  (10:57) We discuss if the expectations are too high for the Patriots and do more  this or that.  (21:55) The crew takes more calls. (28:59) The guys finish the hour by reacting to Nick Wright's comments that the Patriots are going to the playoffs; What games are the Patriots winning?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the second hour debating if Drake Maye feels pressure right now to throw to Diggs.  (11:27) We touch on a potential Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings trade. (27:31) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand with Phil Perry in for Zolak and Alex Barth in for McKone start the first hour by talking about what the big move is for the Patriots as Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin are off the table. (12:13) The crew think about if the Patriots should trade for Jakobi Meyers. (20:37) We touch on how we think players did during training camp. (29:10) We finish the hour with recapping the Red Sox win against the Orioles last night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour discussing their concert preferences. (9:30) The crew highlights the dangers of the Patriots needing to rely on Joshua Dobbs at any point this season. (21:00) We finish the day by getting more thoughts from Beetle on HBO’s Pete Rose doc. (30:30) Today’s Takeaway. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by debating whether the summer is over and react to Section 10’s new Beetle theme song. (6:35) We go back and forth on what dictates a successful season for the Patriots. (21:48) The crew discusses whether Josh McDaniels’ offense is putting Drake Maye in the best position to succeed. (30:05) The guys finish the hour by breaking down McKone’s experience at Morgan Wallen. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Phil Perry saying he expects the Patriots to make some more moves over the coming days. (8:50) We touch on Bill Belichick continuing to take shots at Robert Kraft and the Patriots. (22:50) Tim McKone takes us around the NFL. (32:40) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the first hour by reacting to the Red Sox taking 3 out of 4 from the Yankees. (13:52) The crew give their thoughts on whether Payton Tolle should come up for the Red Sox down the stretch. (24:00) We touch on Mike Vrabel calling out some apparent rats in the Patriots organization. (33:30) We finish the hour with more thoughts on the Patriots WR group and how big it will be in Week 1. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Perillo start the final hour reacting to Oklahoma news that they are selling media access; What questions would you ask players or coaches?  (13:32) This week's edition of Zoverdrive with Paul Perillo. (22:30) We finish the day with, who/what is the weakest on the Patriots roster.  (32:35) Fake Promo Friday.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Perillo start the third hour with more this or that. (7:09) We talk about Mike Vrabel's connection with the team and how long he could be the coach for. (17:36) The crew give their thoughts on Bill Belichick’s comments with Volin.  (28:09) The guys take calls and reactions.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Perillo start the second hour debating how good the offense will be for the Patriots this year. (8:35) We go around the NFL with Paul Perillo. (24:39) The guys talk about how McDaniels was good mostly because Tom Brady was running it. (33:39) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone & Perillo start today's show by reacting to the Red Sox win against the Yankees last night. (10:28) The crew give their thoughts on the last Patriots pre-season game from last night and who could be cut. (23:42) We touch on potential trades the Patriots could make and Vrabel with the media. (34:48) We finish the hour with Perillo explaining why the Patriots are a 7-8 win team.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by questioning whether this is the biggest Red Sox regular season series since 2021. (10:42) We discuss whether there’s a reason to be concerned about Jarren Duran after another incident between him and a fan. (27:30) The crew continues to take questions on the Red Sox and where they stand. (34:30) Revolution HC Caleb Porter joins the show to discuss the state of his team and whether the organization will ever be players for major international stars in their prime. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone and Matt McCarthy filling in, start the second hour by discussing whether Tom E. Curran is right for believing in Drake Maye as THE guy. (9:18) The crew goes back and forth on McCarthy’s prediction for the Patriots win total. (20:53) The guys decipher what the Patriots should do with TreVeyon Henderson in the preseason finale and expectations for him in the regular season. (29:57) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show by looking back on the Rafael Devers trade. (10:52) The crew discusses how big this series is against the Yankees and where it ranks over the last few years. (21:50) We touch on what we’re watching for in tonight’s preseason finale for the Patriots. (31:20) The guys finish the hour by going back and forth on Greg Bedard not knowing what to expect from Drake Maye after an up and down preseason. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Milliken’s Speeding Ticket // Beetle, The Attorney // Today’s Takeaways - 8/20  (Hour 4)   (00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour discussing how the MLB extension can’t happen yet. (10:50) The guys teach Milliken about the old Fenway Park and tell stories. (27:40) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. () Today’s Takeaways.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by questioning whether Greg Bedard was being unfair by lowering the Patriots win total. (9:14) We touch on Phil Perry still saying Terry McLaurin is a perfect fit for the Patriots. (19:31) The crew questions whether Mike Vrabel will have a soft spot for Zo. (31:00) The guys finish off the hour by diving into the future of MLB’s broadcasting home. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by diving into Julian Edelman’s assessment of the expectations surrounding Drake Maye. (9:30) The crew touches on Chris Simms saying we need to pump the brakes on the Drake Maye hype. (21:30) We discuss whether it’s concerning that win total predictions are starting to drop for the Patriots. (28:30) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show by reacting to the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles. () The crew reacts to Ryan Cowden explaining why trades are so complicated, along with reports on Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings being available through trade. () We touch on whether the Patriots should be patient when it comes to moving significant draft capital. () The guys finish the hour by going back and forth on ESPN’s Chris Canty saying the Patriots should be aggressive on the trade market. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour discussing how the MLB extension can’t happen yet. (9:37) The guys teach Milliken about the old Fenway Park and tell stories. (27:15) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. (33:24) Today’s Takeaways.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with this or that continued and the Chisholm group taking over the Celtics. (8:16) The guys discuss Cousy’s comments about Jaylen Brown not being at “Tatum’s level” and the pressure that will be on him this season. (19:19) The crew discuss  Phil Perry’s comments that Will Campbell will be fine this season and who they think the starting offensive line will be.  (28:03) The guys finish off the hour debating if Trey Henderson will be the steal of the draft.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour recapping the Red Sox loss against the Orioles last night. (13:06) The crew debates if the Patriots should trade for Jameis Winston as a QB2.   (25:40) The guys talk about if Josh McDaniels will be beneficial or just end up hurting Drake Maye. (34:22) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show by discussing how the Patriots have checked in on Trey Hendrickson. (13:46) The guys talk more if Trey Hendrickson would be a good fit for the Patriots; The Patriots should go after a star player. (22:03) We touch on if Drake Maye will experience a sophomore slump after another bad practice.  (34:25) The guys finish the hour talking about if they have any recurring dreams.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour reacting to Rob Manfred’s comments on the idea of a MLB expansion and re-alignment based on the geographical locations of the teams; Could we ever see the MLB go down to 7 innings?  (10:44) The guys take calls and reactions on the Red Sox and the Patriots. (20:32) We finish the day going through more comparisons for TreVeyon Henderson and take calls from today’s show. (31:41) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour talking more about TreVeyon Henderson; We take calls and reactions on topics discussed the past hour.  (12:17) The guys discuss Zo falling for the AI Drake Maye wedding gift story a couple weeks ago and the air now finally being cleared. (21:12) The crew give some of their updated thoughts on the Tom Brady statue at Gillette.  (32:20) The guys finish off the hour talking about the Red Sox weekend against the Marlins and their loss last night; Marcelo Mayer’s rookie season is over due to wrist surgery.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls on comparisons for TreVeyon Henderson and what players he’s most similar to.  (10:12) The crew takes more calls and reactions from the past hour. (21:59) The guys give their thoughts on all the TreVeyon Henderson comparisons.  (31:24) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show discussing the Patriots second preseason game and our thoughts and reactions.  (12:12) The guys talk about Efton Chism and if he might have made the team after his performance on Saturday; We tune into Eliot Wolf’s live press conference.  (24:45) We touch on Eliot Wolf’s comments on the Patriots available cap space.  (32:54) The guys finish the hour talking about TreVeyon Henderson and what player he reminds us most of; Did Eliot Wolf throw Jerod Mayo under the bus for last year’s draft?   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the final hour reacting to the reports out of Minnesota; Is Drake Maye showing signs of growth? (13:10) Zoverdrive AKA the Barth-tender!  (25:49) We finish the day with Barth-Tender continued.  (34:39) Fake Promo Friday.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with This or That!  (9:14) The guys continue This or That. (21:06) The crew debate who has the most to lose or gain during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings. (29:49) The guys finish off the hour talking about if they would like a Red Sox alumni home run derby.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour discussing their concerns with Stefon Diggs as issues are reportedly arising.   (9:41) The crew reacts to the reports that Michigan is being fined $20 million for stealing signs. (23:07) McKone and Barth go around the NFL. (34:56) We finish the hour with more around the NFL.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start today's show recapping the Patriots joint practice with the Vikings and the offensive line struggles. (12:04) The guys talk about Drake Maye’s growth and how they feel about rookie offensive linemen protecting his blind side.  (25:31) We touch on what we are looking for during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings.  (32:56) The guys finish the hour debating the chances that the Patriots keep 7 wide receivers on their roster.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour returning to Zo’s debate from yesterday that buffalo chicken isn’t an appetizer; What are our ideal gameday appetizers?  (8:19) The guys take calls and reactions on favorite Superbowl appetizers.  (20:54) We finish the day with calls and reactions from the show today. (32:21) Today’s Takeaways.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour reading more This or That recommendations from listeners.  (11:00) The guys take more This or That calls and reactions; We debate on whether you should pay with a gift card at restaurants on a date. (23:36) We take more calls on the This or That’s from today (30:45) The guys finish off the hour with a live interview from. Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter and discuss their recent win over the DC United. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour discussing the Red Sox losing the series to the Astros; What needs to improve as the team continues to compete for a Wild Car spot? (13:46) The crew talks about Tom Brady weighing in on Patrick Mahomes and his comments on why he is the closest thing to him; Which QB is most likely to breakthrough next? (23:20) The guys discuss their expectations for the Patriots record this season and how they are looking compared to the other AFC teams; ESPN has the Pats best at 11 wins and worst at 6 wins.  (33:19) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about the Patriots joint practices yesterday and Drake Maye having a good day despite the offensive line not performing well.  (11:38) The guys discuss the Patriots offensive and key players that have been standing out; Pats will be the first team in NFL since 2016 to have 2 rookies starting on the left line. (22:28) We touch on Efton Chism and the possibility of him being WR4; It’s Mike Vrabel’s birthday today.  (32:06) The guys finish the hour discussing Josh Dobbs and the Patriots backup QB situation.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour discussing Vrabel’s comments regarding Drake Maye; Roman Anthony says he doesn’t like ketchup. (11:32) The guys discuss different controversial food takes. (22:47) We finish the day debating if buffalo tenders are considered an appetizer. (34:14) Today’s Takeaways.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to the Red Sox 14-1 win against the Astros last night behind a strong outing from Dustin May; Padres manager Mike Shildt shuts down Red Sox cheating rumors.  (11:16) The crew weigh in on whether or not there should be a Bill Belichick statue at Gillette. (22:16) The guys react to the touch more on Drake Maye and take calls and reactions. (28:45) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour taking calls and reactions on today’s This or That about being hunted by another human or having to hunt for a full year.  (7:26) The guys discuss Greg Bedard’s comments that this is a big week for the Patriots offense and Drake Maye as they gear up to face Minnesota.  (16:00) We tune into Mike Vrabel’s live press conference in Minnesota.  (29:48) The guys finish off the hour with our reactions to the Vrabel press conference.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about our expectations for the Patriots joint practices with the Vikings beginning in Minnesota today. (11:12) The guys discuss if we should be concerned about the Patriots offense yet or not.    (26:14) We discuss if Josh McDaniels will be able to elevate Drake Maye using what he’s learned from other QB’s like Mac Jones.  (35:17) The guys finish the hour taking calls and reactions from the past hour and discussing the upcoming NFL season.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour with the Barth-tender takeover. (11:06) The guys debate the biggest “what if” players in Boston sports of the 21st century. (23:16) We finish the day with more calls and reactions. (38:07) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour by Zo announcing that he finally watched ‘The Departed’ and gave his review.  (10:08) The guys take calls and reactions to this or that and ‘The Departed’. (23:24) The crew continue their ‘The Departed’ talk and debate the best Boston movie. (33:24) The guys finish off the hour continuing the debate on the best Boston movies.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to Mike Sandro’s QB tiers and if they agree/ disagree; Drake Maye ranked low. (10:41) The crew talk about a new book about the Seahawks that discusses the Malcom Butler interception; should the Patriots defense be to blame for being in that position in the first place?  (22:03) The guys react to the news that Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor of Celtics during the sale.  (29:52) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about Garrett Crochet hitting a potential wall as the Red Sox fall to the Astros last night.  (9:45) The guys discuss the use of IPads in the dugout and how AI would come into play. (21:47) We debate on if Kyle Dugger is fighting for a roster spot. (32:31) The guys finish the hour talking about Drake Maye and if he will be the main factor in the team’s performance this season; discussing his turnover from Friday's game.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour touching on the Patriots roster and taking more calls and reactions on topics from the past hour. (11:02) The guys discuss their takeaways from Friday’s preseason game and take more calls on experiences with sleep paralysis.  (23:58) We finish the day discussing Joe Mazzulla signing an extension with the Celtics; We take final calls and reactions from the show today. (34:46) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour with more thoughts on today’s This or That of taking a shower only in the morning or at night.  (7:58) The guys take more calls and reactions to This or That. (20:39) The crew goes Around the NFL discussing the news going on with different teams throughout the NFL.  (29:37) The guys finish off the hour talking about Mac Hollins and his comments about sleep paralysis on Instagram; We take calls and reactions to experiences of having the sleep paralysis phenomenon.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to Tom Brady’s speech during the statue ceremony and if it was the last time Brady will be in Foxborough for a while.  (11:13) The crew touches on the Red Sox dropping 2 of 3 to the Padres over the weekend; Reports that opponents are convinced the Red Sox are stealing signs.  (23:14) The guys react to Mariano Rivera tearing his Achilles tendon during the Yankees’ Old Timers’ Day game and having to get surgery.  (32:46) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about the Patriots blowout preseason win against the Commanders and the biggest takeaways from the game. (9:56) The guys discuss Drake Maye’s performance Friday night and his fumble in the 1st quarter; Should we be concerned with two rookies protecting Maye’s blind side? (22:39) We discuss if Kyle Dugger is on the roster bubble and which WR we think is most likely to earn the 6th WR spot.  (32:43) The guys finish the hour discussing our thoughts on the Tom Brady statue.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the last hour debate on who will be the preseason darling during tonight's Patriots vs Commanders game. (8:43) This week's edition of Barth-tender where Alex Barth takes over the show in place of Zo. (22:20) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. (35:17) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with going around the NFL discussing news and debating starters.  (14:58) The guys discuss the 2024 quarterback draft class.  (23:04) The guys finish off the hour talking about the Tom Brady statue that is being unveiled tonight and what pose it would be.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour with breaking news; Joe Mazzulla signs a multi-year extension with the Celtics.  (10:36) The crew reacts to a new report that opponents believe the Red Sox are stealing signs.  (22:01) The guys talk more about the Roman Anthony deal. (30:34) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Tim McKone & Alex Barth start today's show by talking about the expectations of the Patriots ahead of this first preseason game against the Commanders.  (13:17) Barth Bites- What is Alex Barth watching for tonight?   (24:20) We discuss the 3 keys to success for the Patriots this season. (35:18) The guys finish the hour discussing which Patriots wide receivers are going to make the team. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour taking more calls from the past hour discussing if the NFL should get rid of preseason football. (9:02) The guys discuss Craig Breslow and his responsibility in trade decisions; Carrabis says he is no longer for this job with the Red Sox.  (16:44) We finish the hour discussing how much of an influence John Henry had in getting the Roman Anthony deal done.  (24:50) We interview Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter and discuss the importance of the team’s fanbase and their upcoming game.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing the Patriots upcoming preseason game and Mike Vrabel saying everyone who is healthy should expect to play; The guys debate if Drake Maye should risk playing or not.  (9:28) The crew discusses the conversation of Drake Maye vs. Jayden Daniels after the two went head-to-head at practice on Wednesday.  (21:36) The guys finish the hour discussing more on the Patriots and the upcoming ceremony for the Tom Brady statue. (34:18) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the last hour discussing the new NFL and ESPN deal and what it means for fans; We touch on how the offensive line is looking for the Patriots this year.  (12:30) The guys take calls and reactions from topics discussed throughout the show today.  (23:21) We finish the day taking more calls and recapping our thoughts on the Red Sox and the Roman Anthony deal.  (37:30) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show talking about the Roman Anthony extension and what it means for the Red Sox; Anthony, Craig Breslow, and Sam Kennedy met with the media on Wednesday. (15:57) The crew digs more into the details of the Roman Anthony deal and how it looks for the Red Sox ownership. (22:38) We discuss what a potential salary cap would look like in the MLB. (33:08) The guys finish the hour taking calls and reactions to the Roman Anthony deal.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriot's training camp interviewing ESPN’s Mike Reiss; Reiss feels the Patriots energy has come back and the offense was looking good today.  (8:39) The guys continue to talk with Mike Reiss and discuss the Patriots wide receivers and who would most likely be kept as a 6th WR this season; Reiss brought a drum stick he got from the Foreigner concert last night.  (21:59) We finish the day taking calls and reactions from the show today.  (33:20) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriot’s training camp with more of their thoughts from practice so far today. (9:25) The guys interview DL Christian Barmore and RB Antonio Gibson and we tune into Drake Maye live at the podium; The guys react to the breaking news of Roman Anthony and the Red Sox finalizing an 8-year, $130M extension through 2034.  (38:21) We finish the hour discussing more on the breaking Roman Anthony deal and if we are in favor of it or not.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriot’s training camp with Dianna Russini joining the show. (22:11) The crew discusses the Patriots and Commanders currently being in a red zone passing period; We react to a fight breaking out and quickly being broken up. (29:32) The guys finish the hour discussing where you can listen to the upcoming broadcasts of Patriots games; Reactions to last night’s episode of Hard Knocks.     This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show LIVE from Patriot’s training camp down in Foxborough as the team prepares for a joint practice with the Washington Commanders ahead of their first preseason game; Are you taking Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels long term? (13:13) The crew discusses which players have the most at stake during these joint practices; Tom Curran and Phil Perry have some names.  (22:50) We talk about Greg Bedard ripping Mike Vrabel and the Patriots for holding a light training camp this year. (34:54) The guys finish the hour with their observations as the Patriots and Commanders are in the midst of joint practices.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Beetle, McKone, and Phil Perry on what they want to see from the Patriots during joint practice tomorrow. (10:40) Callers weigh in on Patriots practice and This or That. (21:21) Is it tough to live off 5 million dollars? (31:26) Today's Takeaways   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Beetle, McKone, and Phil Perry discuss the perceived boost Mike Vrabel gives the Patriots. (11:49) Has Rhamondre Stevenson solved his fumble woes? (23:39) Is Kyle Dugger on the roster bubble? (31:58) This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Does the stretch of Red Sox wins spite ownership? And why have they been so good at home? (13:12) Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu joins the show. (26:47) Drake Maye remains the autograph king of training camp. (34:28) Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte joins the show.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Beetle and McKone, joined by Phil Perry, discuss what Phil has seen at camp over the last few days. (14:52) Beetle has a lot of questions about the Patriots offensive line; Did the Patriots do enough to bolster the offensive line? (26:37) Do the Patriots need to overpay for Terry McLaurin? (39:01) Have the Patriots had enough "hard days" at practice?   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Dondero start the last hour LIVE from Patriot’s training camp playing This or That! (8:28) The guys touch more on today’s This or That of if you would rather have bad parking or concessions at an event.  (16:09) We finish the day talking about the details of Tom Brady’s statue ceremony unveiling this Friday.  (28:41) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Dondero start the third hour LIVE from Patriot’s training camp with their thoughts on the Red Sox after the trade deadline and how Alex Cora feels with Craig Breslow’s lack of moves.  (9:18) The guys discuss training camp so far today and what we can expect from Stefon Diggs this season. (21:33) The guys react to the news of Patriots DC Terrell Williams being carted off the field with a health issue after he apparently collapsed on the sideline.  (30:09) We finish the hour recapping training camp so far today and Drake Maye being an autograph machine. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Dondero start the second hour LIVE from Patriot’s training camp talking about Tony Massarotti being spotted in John Henry’s suite Friday night at Fenway Park.  (9:40) The crew touches on WR Terry McLaurin requesting a trade from the Commanders; Albert Breer floats the idea of a potential trade involving Stefon Diggs to get McLaurin.  (21:34) The guys discuss Will Campbell and him trending towards being a bust; We take caller reactions to the Patriots and Terry McLaurin.  (32:55)The guys finish the hour discussing if Beetle is too nice to the local Boston sports teams.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle, McKone and Dondero start today's show LIVE from Patriot’s training camp down in Foxborough as the team prepares for another padded practice; We touch on the Red Sox and how they’re looking after an uneventful trade deadline.  (15:30) The crew discusses the cheating allegations that cleared the benches this weekend between the Red Sox and Astros. (23:48) We talk about the Patriots in stadium practice Friday night and reports that Drake Maye struggled in his performance.  (33:11) The guys finish the hour discussing the key players for the Patriots this year; We take calls and reactions from the past hour.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the last hour continuing the song name talk and some Patriots. (10:23) This week’s edition of ZOVERDRIVDE! (26:22) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. (36:32) Fake Promo Friday.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the third hour on Ken Rosenthal’s comments on Breslow’s deadline being “an epic fail.”  (7:30) The guys discuss more of the failed Joe Ryan trade.  (19:00) The guys take calls and reactions from everything so far.  (27:30) We finish the hour debating what is the best song with a name in the title. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the second hour talking about Terry McLaurin requesting a trade; Should the Patriots go get him and what would that take? (8:48) The crew break down the chances of the Commanders resolving the issues with McLaurin.  (20:49) The guys debating on how much Drake Maye can learn from watching old Tom Brady films and how much control Maye would have in this offense.  (28:47)The guys finish the hour with​​ this or that!    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start today's show talking about the underwhelming trade deadline for the Red Sox as Breslow thinks they were “uncomfortably aggressive.” (12:41) The crew touches more on Breslow during this deadline; Joe Ryan trade fell apart.  (23:27) We discuss more of the frustration of the Red Sox for making no moves at the deadline and what this means for the rest of the season. (34:42) The guys finish the hour discussing how the Red Sox are not a championship team.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Red Sox not having made any more moves as we get closer to the deadline. (11:10) NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insider Phil Perry joins the show to discuss the Patriots and the expectations for their upcoming season.  (27:09) We finish the day recapping training camp and discuss Julian Edelman’s chances at the HOF.  (35:59) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing Robert Kraft and his decision to hire Mike Vrabel as the new head coach this season alongside Josh McDaniels.  (11:11) The guys touch on how the WR room for the Patriots could shake out this season; We take calls and reactions to the Patriots.  (21:47) The guys discuss the latest on the Red Sox at the MLB trade deadline and money playing a big factor in the front office decisions.  (28:35) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing Pop Douglas and his upcoming season playing under Josh McDaniels; What does a successful season look like for Drake Maye? (9:33) Former Patriots center David Andrews joins the show live at training camp.  (20:23) The guys have a live interview with TE Austin Hooper; We tune into the live press conference with Drake Maye.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the Red Sox move late last night to acquire LHP Steve Matz from the Cardinals; Will Craig Breslow make another move before the deadline at 6PM? (11:59) The crew touches more on the Red Sox ahead of the trade deadline; Jen McCaffrey reports that the Padres are still interested in Jarren Duran.  (22:55) We discuss our expectations for the Patriots offense this season; Will a run-heavy offense help with Drake Maye’s development? (33:23) The guys finish the hour discussing Drake Maye’s comments on his relationship with Stefon Diggs; We take calls on topics from the last hour.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Patriots projected win total this year with Drake Maye entering his 2nd year; What’s the history with 2nd year QB’s improving their team’s record? (10:43) The guys discuss Will Campbell and his future with the Patriots; McKone prefers self-checkout from today’s This or That.  (23:54) We finish the day recapping the Patriots and Red Sox and other topics discussed throughout the show. (35:35) Today’s Takeaways.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with a live interview from LB Christian Elliss.  (8:17) The guys react to Alex Cora and the Red Sox pushing Garrett Crotchet’s next start to Monday to manage workload; We interview DL Milton Williams live from training camp.  (22:30) The guys discuss Will Campbell and if we should be concerned about him and his decent share of lowlights.  (30:55) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing if Craig Breslow will add to this team or not before the MLB trade deadline.  (12:09) The guys discuss if the Red Sox ownership and front office are driven to win; Live observations from training camp today.  (22:43) The guys touch more on the Red Sox and John Henry being an owner who wants a salary cap; How would you approve of each Boston sports owner right now? (34:02) We finish the hour taking caller reactions from the last hour.     This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the response Beetle has received to his comments on Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniel’s relationship being ‘awkward’. (13:10) The crew discusses who has more to lose in this 2025 season; McDaniels or Vrabel? (25:37) We discuss the chances Jared Wilson has to start at center or guard this season; How will the Patriots OL shake out? (31:55) The guys finish the hour touching on if there is optimism for the Patriots outside of their head coach change; We discuss the disappointments and positives we’ve seen from training camp so far.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with an interview with Mike Reiss from ESPN.  (17:28) More with ESPN’s Mike Reiss on training camp. (26:16) We finish the day with the next steps for Drake Maye in 2025. (36:14) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp talking about how the offense wins the day today and the heat.  (7:47) Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane joins the show.  (24:02) The guys give their camp observations from the day.  (29:46) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp recapping the Red Sox loss against the Twins last night.  (11:49) The guys react to the news of Christian Gonzalez’s hamstring injury and take calls from everything so far.  (24:16) The guys talk about how Patriots are starting to feel the heat at camp. (33:09) We finish the hour discussing what chances Javon Baker has to make the team.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing Drake Maye’s year 2 leap in comparison to all of the other quarterbacks in his draft class.  (10:47) The crew discusses what backup quarterback they would rather have, Mac Jones or Josh Dobbs and how Drake Maye needs to reach inside the top 10 in order to get the year 2 leap.  (22:28) We discuss Will Campbell during this camp and how he is adjusting into the NFL. (30:50) The guys finish the hour with their thoughts on Milton Williams so far.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing if their thoughts on this Patriots team has changed at all after seeing some signs of progress.  (11:33) The guys talk about who has the most at stake during this year’s training camp; What happens if Drake Maye were to take a step back this season? (23:23) We finish the day talking about the new Happy Gilmore 2 movie that dropped on Netflix this weekend. (35:40) Today’s Takeaways.   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with more of their thoughts from practice today and players that stood out; What was the market like for Joe Milton III? (12:05) The crew talks with WR Pop Douglas and TE Hunter Henry live on the field after practice; The guys talk about their observations from training camp today.  (30:12) The guys touch on Shaughnessy’s article in the Boston Globe saying that baseball’s split from its past feels more severe than previous shifts.  (38:28) We finish the hour playing This or That!   This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing how different players are performing so far at training camp; Efton Chism looking for like a practice squad player as Pop Douglas continues to shine.  (9:21) The guys touch on Christian Gonzalez and if the Patriots need to meet him with an early extension; The guys watch Gonzalez limp off the practice field at training camp after suffering an injury.  (25:08) The crew discusses Drake Maye having high praise for Josh McDaniels in his recent comments to NFL Network; Should Tom Brady and Maye have a closer relationship? (34:36) We finish the hour recapping today’s day at training camp so far and moments that stood out.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michaelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the Red Sox winning the series against the Dodgers; Mike Vrabel is live to meet with the media ahead of the Patriots first padded practice. (16:41) The crew discusses if the Joe Ryan dream is now dead for the Red Sox. (22:53) We discuss Greg Bedard’s comments on Ja’Lynn Polk missing practices and him being present at today's practice; What are our expectations for training camp today? (30:38) Former NFL QB and NFL analyst Jim Miller joins the show.    This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with an interview with the voice of the Patriots Bob Socci.  (15:50) This week's edition of ZOVERDRIVE! (23:25) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything today.  (34:18) Fake Promo Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp recapping today's camp.  (15:25) The crew talk about Will Campbell during camp.  (23:07)The guys get an inside look at how the Patriots handle the field conditions.   (33:49) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough as they break down the 2024 draft class and their low production. (14:51) The crew discusses what the pecking order is with the wide receivers.  (26:06) We discuss Christian Wilkins getting cut by the Raiders and how that could affect the Patriots. (34:45) The guys finish the hour talking about the 2024 NFL draft class and the players not on the Patriots that succeeded.  This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by ProfluentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk with Caleb Porter of the New England Revolution (17:04) The guys talk with Mike Reiss about the Patriots during Day 2 of training camp (32:11) The guys continue the Patriots conversation (40:48) Today's Takeaway See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk with some of the Patriots players during Day 2 of camp (19:32) The guys react to the comments from the interviews (28:59) The guys continue the Patriots conversation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss what the Red Sox need to do at the trade deadline and how Craig Breslow needs to be aggressive (14:41) The guys continue the Red Sox conversation and T-Bone reads mean tweets (27:36) The guys talk about Day 2 of camp and the passing of Hulk Hogan (34:43) The guys reflect on the life of Hulk Hogan and bring in J-Stew to give his thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand break down Drake Maye’s apparent jump in leadership during Day 2 of training camp (13:42) The guys continue the Maye conversation and talk about Stefon Diggs first day at camp (25:33) The guys recap the Red Sox big comeback win against the Phillies (35:55) The guys discuss Alex Cora’s usage of Aroldis Chapman late in games and the level of aggressiveness it shows towards winning games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp talking about their expectations for the Patriots this season and how we expect Drake Maye to perform as a starter.  (8:30) Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston joins the show and the guys discuss their initial observations from day 1 of training camp.  (23:57) We finish the day with calls and reactions from topics discussed in the show today. (34:13) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp reacting to Drake Maye’s comments during his press conference. (8:55) The crew take caller reactions from the day so far; What will the Patriots record be this season? (18:08) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Red Sox loss to the Phillies last night and Carlos Narvaez getting called for another catcher's interference.  (11:44) The crew touches on Chris Cotillo’s comments about Jarren Duran and the Red Sox at the trade deadline; Who should we expect them to move at the deadline? (19:58) The guys discuss what they’ve seen from players so far today at training camp and take calls on the Patriots and Red Sox.  (30:25) We finish the hour tuning into Stefon Diggs and Drake Maye’s live press conferences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough.; What are we looking for today and what are we expecting from camp? (12:07) The crew touches on the Patriots going into training camp with little to no drama this year and what position battles will be the most compelling to watch; Mike Vrabel sets the tone in his press conference yesterday.  (24:40) We discuss more on what position battles we should pay attention to and which WRs will make the team? (34:16) The guys finish the hour talking about Stefon Diggs and the impact he will have this season; What should we expect from him performance wise? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray start the final hour continuing this or that and take calls.  (10:19) The guys talk about boy bands and some of their favorite soups.  (21:38) We finish the day talking about Phillip Rivers retiring and Gronk being behind Kelce in the All-Quarter Century team. (33:51) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray begin the third hour reacting to the Vrabel press conference.   (12:22) The crew touch on how the players aren’t scared of Vrabel but know he isn’t messing around with the team. (23:58) The guys take calls and reactions from thus far.  (33:10) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the final hour discussing Scottie Scheffler and his win in The Open championship; Will anyone ever be close to being at Tiger Woods level? (14:19) The guys react to the news of “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner passing away; Who is the best comedy movie villain of all-time? (26:03) We finish the day with a Celtics take from Joe who’s concerned with the financial situations of the Celtics and their players; We take more calls and reactions on the best comedy movie villains.  (38:45) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray begin the third hour discussing how big of an impact Mike Vrabel will have on the Patriots team this season.  (10:28) The crew touches on Phil Perry saying that Terry McLaurin would be an ideal fit for the Patriots and what a potential trade would look like.  (21:50) The guys talk about Curran and Perry saying the Patriots defense may not be as amazing as everyone is thinking it will be.  (36:01) We finish the hour talking more about Terry Mclaurin and a potential move for him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the second hour discussing the Patriots giving TreVeyon Henderson a deal and Stefon Diggs not being placed on the PUP as training camp approaches.  (12:00) The crew talks about the potential breakout candidates for the Pats this year besides Drake Maye. (21:42)​​ The guys touch on last week’s debate on if you should bring your own towel to someone else’s pool party?; Last week McKone said towels should be supplied. (35:25) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the day talking about the Red Sox dropping 2 of 3 to the Cubs after the All-Star break but getting a big win yesterday with help from Crochet and Bregman.  (11:38) The crew touches more on the Red Sox and if this weekend was a success or failure? (24:33) We discuss the ongoing Coldplay controversy that’s taking the internet by storm; Zo was at the concert.  (36:50) The guys finish the hour discussing ESPN’s list of the Top 10 athletes of the first quarter of the 21st century and our reactions to it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour debating on if the Cubs should play fewer day games and take calls and reactions. (10:43) This week edition of MCKOVERDRIVE  (25:19) We finish the day talking more about skills that are considered useless today (34:34) Fake Promo Friday.` See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour reacting to the NESN headline for their story about Drake Maye’s donation being AI. (10:53) The crew touches on if Bruins fans would cheer loud for Marchand at his homecoming if the Bruins are bad. (22:18) The guys talk about the possibility of Bill Belichick failing or succeeding at UNC and if that would hurt the Patriots.  (32:32) We finish the hour talking about what the Red Sox could do at the deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second hour giving an update on the Coldplay fans having an affair and the fake statement that was put out. (10:52) The crew talks about the expectations of Mike Vrabel and how he will fit.  (23:23)​​ The guys debate why the Patriots winning 8 or 9 games is better than 10 or 11 games.  (34:44) We finish the hour playing This or That!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day talking about Tim Healey’s report that the Red Sox will not be trading an outfielder and how they stay over .500 for the rest of the season.  (15:54) The crew touches on the biggest Boston sports story of this year.  (27:33) We discussed if and what the Celtics would spend money on this season.  (36:38) The guys finish the hour taking calls and reactions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour talking about which comedy movies still hold up and taking caller reactions and recommendations.  (11:59) We take more calls on movies that we think still hold up. (21:54) We finish the day with a live interview from Revs Head Coach Caleb Porter; We discuss their loss to New York last night and what they need to improve on in their upcoming games. (37:17) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second hour looking more into the Drake Maye wedding gift story and the buzz it has gotten from news outlets nationwide; Beetle claims the story is nonsense.  (13:41) The crew talks about Fox Sports releasing their “All-Time Red Sox Lineup” and the debate surrounding it.  (27:41)​​ We take calls and reactions from the past hour.  (33:56) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour by touching on the couple caught on the jumbotron at the Coldplay concert last night.  (8:13) The crew touches on the Patriots and Curran and Perry agreeing that the defense won’t be as good as everyone thinks.  (19:53) The guys talk about the 2014 Patriots being left off Bill Barnwell’s list of Top 25 NFL teams of the last 25 years; What other Patriots teams made the list over the 2014 team? (31:22) We finish the hour taking calls on movies we think still hold up to the hype. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by discussing Carrabis saying the smoke behind the Red Sox acquiring Joe Ryan is in fact real, but what will the asking price be? (12:13) The crew touches on Jomboy media's idea of a Red Sox trade to bring Chris Sale back to Boston. (25:50) We discuss Matt McCarthy’s comments saying baseball is back after a successful All-Star week; What streaming service can maximize views for the MLB over the next couple years? (34:42) The guys finish the hour investigating Zo’s story of Drake Maye donating his wedding gifts; Was it fake news from an AI generated video online? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour by playing This or That! (12:03) The crew continues taking calls and reactions to today’s This or That and if we would rather be the best at an obscure sport or worst MLB reliever.  (26:02) The guys talk about darts and if poker should be considered in this category.   (35:51) We finish the hour talking about one trade, firing, or hiring that would make the biggest turnaround for the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour talking about what moves they would make to fix the Patriots; Beetle would clean out the front office.  (11:48) We discuss how we can fix the Bruins through a firing in the organization; We take calls on how to fix the 4 Boston sports teams.  (23:49) We finish the day discussing how we can fix the Celtics; Should they tank this season to maximize what they have in front of them? (36:21) Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second hour by discussing Caitlin Clark and the Fever defeating the CT Sun at TD Garden; Is Clark immune from criticism on her performance? (10:57) The crew talks about Robert Kraft's comment on Bill Belichick and that hiring him was a “big risk”; Belichick takes shots at Kraft in comments to ESPN. (24:48)​​ We take calls on topics from the last hour and touch more on the Belichick and Kraft situation; Did Drake Maye actually donate his wedding gifts? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by touching on the MLB All-Star game and our thoughts on the swing-off tiebreaker; Should ghost runners be added to extra innings? (11:59) The crew touches on John Smoltz idea to fix the All-Star Game with a USA vs. World format; Tarik Skubal’s pitch overturned to a called strike three due to the ABS.  (25:46) We discuss Joe Ryan’s performance last night in the ASG striking out Manny Machado and Kyle Tucker.  (37:10) The guys finish the hour reacting to A-Rod saying baseball is better when the Red Sox are relevant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour continuing to break down the towel debate at the pool. (8:11) Beetle tells his childhood story involving a pool and a towel. (22:11) We finish the days with everything from This or That, to Jim Rice, and the state of the Red Sox. (34:45) Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour by continuing their conversation on Jim Rice’s comments about The Big 3. (15:00) The crew breaks down their excitement for the Connecticut Sun going up against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on the Sports Hub tonight.  (25:05) The guys react to Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony being filmed in public multiple times over the last few days. (33:11) We finish the hour breaking down McKone’s pool debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second by reacting to Jeff Passan saying the Red Sox could make the World Series with the addition of a #2 starter. (11:39) The crew talks about what it will take for the Red Sox to land Joe Ryan and if they could settle for less. (21:39)​​ We touch on Jim Rice’s comments about The Big 3. (32:00) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by breaking down why the Home Run Derby was a flop. (12:15) The crew goes back and forth with callers who were also disappointed by last night’s product. (21:15) We decipher what changes MLB could make to the derby and whether the old format makes more sense at this point. (31:45) The guys finish the hour with their best idea yet to fix the HR derby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour talking more about the HR Derby and the All-star Game and how they seem to be going downhill with this year’s lineup; How can the Red Sox prevent a 2nd half slump? (13:14) The crew takes more calls and reactions from topics discussed on the show today.  (26:13) The guys discuss the Red Sox and their turnaround and what they need to do to keep it going; How much credit does Alex Bregman deserve? (38:53) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the top of the third hour by taking more calls and reactions to today’s This or That on whether we would relive our favorite movie or sporting event. (7:30) The guys touch on ESPN’s NFL Top 10 lists and if any Patriots players have the chance to crack it next year.  (20:08) The crew discusses Mike Florio’s comments on the Patriots and that they could win a playoff game or two if they manage to sneak into the playoffs; Are the Patriots getting too much respect from the national media? (30:56) We finish the hour talking about the Patriots all-time players tier graphic and the stir it has caused so far online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the second hour by discussing Hunter Dobbins season-ending ACL injury on Friday night; Do the Red Sox need to strike a deal in order to keep their momentum after the break? (13:11) The crew talks about the Home Run Derby tonight and their thoughts on the lineup; When will Fenway Park see the ASG again?  (25:24)​​ We touch on if the Red Sox are likely to make a trade with Jarren Duran before the deadline.  (33:07) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by reacting to the Red Sox continuing their win streak with a sweep against the Rays heading into the All-Star break.  (12:16) The guys touch on who should be credited for the success of the Red Sox, Alex Cora or Alex Bregman? (22:51) The crew discusses if the team can keep the momentum going into the All-star break; We take caller reactions on the Red Sox and what’s driving their success.  (31:41) The guys finish the hour by touching on what a potential trade for RHP Joe Ryan could look like; Red Sox have a 56% chance of making the playoffs right now.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue by questioning why names are spelt differently, even evaluating the origins of each name.  (8:32) Zo takes over the show for Zover Drive, presenting his favorite memories from 7/11. (20:31) We finish the day with your lovely phone calls about everything we’ve talked about today. (32:14) Fake Promo Fridays. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and McKone start the second hour by going through some of the best spin-offs, with the Office about to have a new one. (11:30) The crew continues to take calls on the Red Sox and the best spin-offs in entertainment history. (23:30)​​ We touch on Najee Harris’ firework incident that Adam Schefter reported yesterday. (31:20) We finish the hour playing This or That! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue with more thoughts of this or that. (11:18) The guys continue with different options for the Red Sox trade acquisitions.  (26:15) We examine who is on the All-Sports Hub Patriots team, which was created by our Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff on 985thesportshub.com. (33:24) We take your lovely phone calls on everything we’ve talked about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and McKone start the day by reacting to the Red Sox 4-3 over the Rays last night. (10:37) The guys touch on more potential trade deadline paths for the Red Sox. (23:00) We go back and forth on Andrew Callahan predicting the Patriots will win 8 or 9 games this season. (31:50) The guys finish the hour by reacting to Christian Gonzalez landing at #84 on the NFL’s Top 100 list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo start the final hour discussing Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara potentially being an item; We take more calls and reactions from topics discussed from the show today. (10:04) The crew takes more recommendations on TV shows and foods from our childhoods.  (21:38) The guys take more caller reactions on old TV shows and recap the show today.  (35:13) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo begin the top of the third hour by taking calls and reactions to today’s This or That of whether to bring back a childhood food or TV show.  (8:22) The guys continue taking calls on the This or That and discuss different throwback restaurants and foods.  (21:06) The crew discusses foods that are discontinued and that we miss from our childhoods.  (32:02) We finish the hour wrapping up today’s This or That with more reactions and opinions on restaurants and TV shows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.