Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Zolak & Bertrand, updated weekdays. Listen to Zo & Beetle live every weekday from 10am-2pm ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand finish the hour with more Sounds of Sunday. (10:00) The guys touch on Jim Montgomery’s new job with the St. Louis Blue. (24:12) We finish the day with all the thoughts from the day on the Patriots. (34:36) Today’s Takeaway.Beasley Media Group
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Kristaps Porzingis Is Back // Jonnu Smith’s Revenge Game // Sounds of Sunday - 11/25 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Kristaps Porzingis returning for the Celtics. (10:18) The crew touches on Marcus Jones preaching Jerod Mayo’s message about it being on the players to handle business between the lines. (22:00) We touch on Jonnu Smith’s big game against the Patriots. (30:23) Zo and Beetle finish the hour with the first part of Soun…
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Injuries Impacting Defense? // Jerod Mayo Throwing The Roster Under The Bus // Read & React - 11/25 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss whether injuries have impacted the Patriots play-calling. () The crew questions whether Jerod Mayo threw the roster under the bus yesterday. () Zo and Beetle get into Read and React. () The guys finish the hour by touching on the locker room behavior with the Patriots after losing to the Dolphins.…
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Patriots Embarrassed By Dolphins // There’s A Cultural Problem // Drake Maye Positivity - 11/25 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by reacting to the Patriots losing 34-15 to the Dolphins. (12:58) The guys touch on the culture issue developing with Jerod Mayo at head coach and Drake Maye’s fumbling issue. (23:39) Beetle explains the observation he made while watching the Patriots’ sideline yesterday. (35:25) Zo talks about Dan…
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(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com calls into the show to talk this week's top picks with Zolak, McKone, and Phil Perry. (10:04) The guys and Phil Perry dive into Zoverdrive. (22:26) Zo, McKone, and Phil Perry discuss the possibility of Bill Belichick going to the Giants or Raiders. (32:42) The crew and Phil Perry end the final hour with Fake Promo Fri…
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Ja'Lynn Polk’s Future // Who Will Fill QB For The Giants // Big Moves In Red Sox Offseason? - 11/22 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) The guys and Phil Perry kick off the third hour discussing Ja'Lynn Polk’s future. (00:36) Zolak, McKone, and Phil Perry discussing the New York Giants roster and who will fill the quarterback hole. (13:42) The crew and Phil Perry dive deeper into the receiver conversation and who would be a good fit for the Patriots. (23:33) Zo, McKone, and…
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Should Alex Van Pelt Use Marcus Jones? // Read And React // Patriots Need To Develop Receivers - 11/22 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak, McKone, and Phil Perry kick off the second hour breaking down the Patriots offense and Alex Van Pelt not using Marcus Jones. (12:03) The crew and Phil Perry come back from break discussing when Robert Kraft will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. (22:20) Zo, McKone, and Perry get into Read and React. (35:40) The guys and Phil Per…
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Robert Kraft Denied HOF Nod Again // Bruins Win With New Head Coach Joe Sacco // The Football Card - 11/22 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, filling in for Beetle, as they discuss Robert Kraft's latest denial from the NFL Hall of Fame. (11:12) The guys and Phil Perry discuss the Bruins win last night against the Utah Hockey Club under new leadership of Joe Sacco. (24:52) Zo, McKone, and Phil Perry, …
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Red Sox Offseason Expectations // It’s Jayson Tatum’s Year // Today’s Takeaways - 11/21 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by discussing Sam Kennedy's comments about the Red Sox gearing up to spend this offseason. (12:58) The guys get right back to it, discussing Kendrick Perkins' apology to Jayson Tatum for previously leaving him out of MVP discussions. (21:44) The crew jumps back in, wondering how much of an impact …
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, along with Albert Breer, kick off the third hour discussing Breer’s calls around the NFL to get an evaluation of Alex Van Pelt. (8:53) The crew, alongside Albert Breer, wonders if the Patriots should have cleared house entirely after moving on from Bill Belichick. How much blame should be on Eliot Wolf? (21:51) The guys,…
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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Praise For Alex Van Pelt // Where Do The Patriots Stand? - 11/21 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by welcoming Albert Breer into the studio to discuss the Patriots' coaching against the Rams. Did coaching lose this game? (10:43) The guys, along with Albert Breer, dive right back in to discuss how Alex Van Pelt has done a better job in his role than Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf have in theirs. (19…
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Bruins Lack Leadership // Red Sox Are Set To Spend // Joe Mazzulla Calls In - 11/21 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing Brad Marchand's and Charlie McAvoy's responses to Jim Montgomery's firing. Can this team flip the switch? (11:35) The guys dive right back in, wondering if the Bruins' "leadership drain" might be catching up to them. (20:52) The crew jumps back in, discussing Sam Kennedy’s comments on…
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Patriots Power Ranking; Overrated? // Alex Van Pelt’s Offensive Scheme // Today’s Takeaways - 11/20 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by discussing CBS Sports' ranking of the Patriots as the 23rd team in the NFL. Are the Patriots overrated? (11:15) The crew gets right back to it, discussing the Patriots' offensive scheme. Is Alex Van Pelt setting this offense up for success? (25:14) The guys jump back into it wondering if you ha…
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Don Sweeney Press Conference // Expectations For Joe Sacco // Can The Bruins Find Their Stride? - 11/20 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour by tuning into the Bruins' press conference after they dismissed head coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday. (24:54) The guys get right back to it after the Bruins' press conference, discussing what changes need to be made for the team to succeed. (32:19) Zo and Beetle close out the third hour discussing…
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Celtics Still Run The East // Evaluating Alex Van Pelt // David Andrews Joins The Show - 11/20 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by discussing the Celtics' statement win over the undefeated Cavaliers in the second game of the Emirates NBA Cup. (9:06) The guys get right back to it by discussing the coaching situation with the Bruins, how safe Don Sweeney's job is, and whether we could see him gone next. (21:55) The crew jump…
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Jim Montgomery Fired // The Future Of The Bruins Staff // Blame For Jeremy Swayman - 11/20 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing the Bruins firing head coach Jim Montgomery, with Joe Sacco set to take over as interim head coach. (11:55) The guys dive right back in with more on the firing of Jim Montgomery. Don Sweeney and Cam Neely told Joe Sacco this summer that he was the backup option. (23:07) The crew jumps…
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Patriots Tanked On Sunday? // Are The Chiefs Trolling The Patriots? // Today’s Takeaways - 11/19 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) The guys kick off the fourth hour walking through Bill Simmons' comments thinking Kraft ordered the Patriots to tank on Sunday. (10:33) Zo and Beetle come back discussing whether Netflix will be able to handle the football games around Christmas, or will we see what happened during the Tyson vs. Paul fight. (20:57) The crew breaks down the …
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Celtics Need To Win Against The Cavaliers // Red Sox Are Back? // Billy Wagner To The Hall Of Fame? - 11/19 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) The guys kick off the third hour talking about Tatum traveling on the game winner against the Raptors and tonight's match up against the Cavaliers. (12:57) Zolak and Bertrand come back breaking down Ken Rosenthal’s hope for the Red Sox during the off season and the potential to see moves being made. (23:33) The crew talks about the latest h…
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Mike Reiss Joins the Show // Drake Maye Makes Patriots Palatable // Is The Patriots Front Office To Blame - 11/19 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss breaking down Sunday’s game against the Rams and coaching decisions being made on the field. (13:43) the crew and Mike Reiss come back from break discussing Drake Maye’s performance which Reiss calls “exciting”. (27:26) Zo, Beetle, and Reiss dive into Mike Reiss’s three…
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Bruins Are Playing With No Heart // Trust Waivering With Patriots // Patriots and Bruins Have Work To Do - 11/19 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour discussing the Bruins and a major shift needed to get things back on track. (10:52) The guys come back from break with their thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Rams on Sunday. (22:03) Zo and Beetle dive deeper into the game against the Rams on Sunday, and how Drake Maye is saving the Patriots coa…
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Sounds Of Sunday Continued // Drake Maye Turnover Troubles // Today’s Takeaways - 11/18 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, joined by Michael Holley, kick off the fourth hour by continuing the Sounds of Sunday from week 11 of the NFL. (11:24) The crew gets right back to it, discussing Drake Maye's steady improvements but the Patriots' overall struggles so far this season. (25:30) The crew jumps back in with calls and reactions to everything f…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, joined by Michael Holley, kick off the third hour by discussing potential teams that could hire Bill Belichick as their head coach for the 2025 season. (10:59) The guys jump back in to discuss the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight on Netflix. It looks like Netflix has some technical issues to work out. (23:24) The crew gets…
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Future Of Patriots Coaching Staff // Drake Maye Needs Weapons // Read & React - 11/18 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, joined by Michael Holley, kick off the second hour questioning the job security of the Patriots' coaching staff. (14:05) The crew jumps back in to discuss the possibility of the Patriots surrounding Drake Maye with talent this offseason. (24:50) The guys get right back into it with Read and React! (36:06) Zo and Beetle, …
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, joined by Michael Holley, kick off the first hour by discussing the Patriots' disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22. (12:33) The guys get right back to it, discussing coaching decisions in yesterday's loss. Was Jerod Mayo too conservative in this game? (25:25) The crew jumps back in with thoughts on Drake May…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour joined by RJ Bell of pregame.com discussing hot picks of the week, (11:54) The guys come back with Zoverdrive. (24:38) Zo and Beetle discuss the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight and the comments Tyson made to a young reporter. (37:11) The crew ends the final hour with Finish Strong Friday.…
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Phil Perry Joins The Show // Patriots To Build Offense Around Drake Maye? // Remove Kickers From Football? - 11/15 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour joined by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry discussing the Patriots and Kendrick Bourne not playing. (11:51) The guys and Phil Perry discuss Alex Van Pelt and building an offense around the quarterback position. (22:10) Zo, Beetle, and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots roster and what needs to be added …
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Jaylen Brown And Nike Still Beefing // Read And React // Bills Vs. Chiefs Rivalry - 11/15 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand work through Chris Long’s comments surrounding Mayo being a “culture hire” and that being a trait that's in. (11:45) The guys break down the beef between Nike and Jaylen Brown and comments around Nike having way too much power. (22:48) Zo and Beetle come back with Read and React. (32:58) The crew ends the second hour disc…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour breaking down the 7-2 Bruins loss against the Dallas Stars last night. (14:13) The crew comes back from break discussing the Red Sox and the likelihood of Juan Soto coming to Boston. (25:08) Zo and Beetle cover Mike Lombardi’s comments on Kraft seeking outside help with Drake Maye. (36:05) The guys…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour discussing UMass Amherst football as they prepare for Georgia in a few weeks, along with Zo’s plans for the tailgate. (13:16) The guys jump back in to discuss eggnog as we enter the holiday season. What are your thoughts on eggnog? (25:08) The crew gets right back to it, comparing Mac Jones' rooki…
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Chiefs Are The New Patriots // 2023 Patriots Vs 2024 Patriots // Latest On Kendrick Bourne - 11/14 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour with the Josh McDaniels storyline: the Chiefs are becoming the Patriots. Could they live up to the Patriots' dynasty? (9:06) The guys get right back to it with Paul Perillo’s comment that the Patriots are the same this year as they were last year, though there's optimism with Drake Maye. (20:43) Th…
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Odds Of Juan Soto In Boston // Zo On Shorts // Krafts Seeking Outside Advice - 11/14 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by discussing their favorite foods and sweets. Beetle, however, is not a fan of sweets! (9:00) The crew dives right back in with the latest on Juan Soto. What are the chances he ends up with the Red Sox? (19:15) The guys get right back to it, debating when it's appropriate to continue wearing shor…
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Praise For Alex Van Pelt? // Drake Maye’s Development // Joe Mazzulla Joins The Show - 11/14 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour wondering if fans should be praising Alex Van Pelt right now, considering the Patriots rank last in total offense. (11:24) The guys get right back to it, discussing James Palmer’s comment that Drake Maye is developing faster than anyone expected. (18:16) The crew jumps back in to discuss the Celtic…
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Red Sox Eyeing Juan Soto // Significant Anniversary In Patriots History // Today’s Takeaways - 11/13 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by recapping the Patriots takes from the past three hours. How do we feel going into this week's matchup? (9:17) The guys get right back into it, discussing the possibility of Juan Soto joining the Red Sox next season. (19:51) The crew jumps back in, looking back at a significant moment in Patriot…
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Key Takeaways From Sunday's Win // Patriots Future Projections // Where Was Kendrick Bourne? - 11/13 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, along with Albert Breer, kick off the third hour by breaking down Sunday's win against the Bears. What are your takeaways from the game? (12:33) The guys, along with Albert Breer, discuss the Patriots' situation and their potential ranking in the AFC moving forward beyond this year. (25:35) The crew, alongside Albert Bre…
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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Assessing Drake Maye // David Andrews Calls In - 11/13 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by welcoming Albert Breer to the show to discuss the news that the Patriots are asking around the league for advice on how to handle a young quarterback. (12:03) The crew, alongside Albert Breer, gets right back to it, discussing Drake Maye’s leadership skills and wondering if we have overrated hi…
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Celtics Fall To Hawks // Changes To NBA Cup Format // Bruins Catching Their Stride? - 11/13 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing the Celtics' sloppy performance against the Hawks, which led to their first loss in the NBA Cup. (11:55) The guys dive right back in with their thoughts on the NBA Cup as a whole, and Mazzulla speaks out about the in-season cup format. (21:47) The crew gets back to it, touching on the…
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What Juan Soto Would Mean For The Sox // Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson // Today’s Takeaways - 11/12 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) The guys kick off the fourth hour diving deeper into the Juan Soto free agent prospect for the Red Sox. (11:52) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the upcoming Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight and what to expect. (25:54) The crew talks about Drake Maye and Juan Soto in free agency. (34:49) Zo and Beetle end the final hour with Today’s Takeaways.…
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Caleb Williams A Bust? // High Stakes Surrounding Bruins Season // Red Sox To Sign Juan Soto? - 11/12 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand come back for the third hour and discuss the mistakes the Bears have made since drafting Caleb Williams. (9:43) The guys come back from break discussing the call with David Pastrnak yesterday and the Bruins season outlook if they lose against the St. Louis Blues. (21:00) Zo and Beetle discuss the Celtics and the first gam…
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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Patriots Potential Trades And Draft Picks // Breaking Down Caleb Williams - 11/12 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) ESPN’s Mike Reiss joins Zo and Beetle discussing the progression of the Patriots since he called the team soft. (13:26) The crew and Mike Reiss come back from break touching on the Bears firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and potential draft picks, and trades for the Patriots in the offseason. (28:47) The guys and Mike Reiss discuss…
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Patriots Could Win Next Two Games // Bill Belichick Pivots Off Patriots // Drake Maye Credits O-Line - 11/12 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour breaking down the Monday night football matchups and the possibility of the Patriots winning the next two games. (10:43) The guys come back from break discussing where the Patriots stand amongst other NFL teams in coming years. (24:27) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots upcoming game against the Ra…
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David Pastrnak Joins The Show // Landing Spots For Bill Belichick // Today’s Takeaways - 11/11 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by welcoming Bruins forward David Pastrnak to the show to discuss the current state of the team. (11:15) The crew jumps back in, wondering who deserves the blame for the Bears' struggles this season and whether we could see Bill Belichick coaching in Chicago next year. (24:13) The guys get right b…
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Bruins Lose To Senators // Celtics Rally To Beat The Bucks // Sounds Of Sunday - 11/11 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour discussing the Bruins' loss to the Senators this weekend, while Linus Ullmark gets the win against his former team. (12:51) The crew gets right back to it, discussing the Bruins' coaching staff and where the team will go from here. (23:32) The guys jump back in to discuss the Celtics' comeback from…
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Patriots' Wide Receivers' Performance // Drake Maye vs Caleb Williams // Read & React - 11/11 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by discussing the performance of the Patriots' wide receivers in yesterday's game against the Bears. (11:55) The crew jumps back in, revisiting the Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams debate. Who would you rather have as your franchise quarterback? (25:42) Zo and Beetle get right back into it with Read …
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Patriots Win Over Bears // Patriots Defense Stands On Business // X’s & Zo’s - 11/11 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour with the Patriots' 19-3 victory over the Bears, improving their record to 3-7 on the season. (12:20) The guys get right back to it, discussing the performance of the Patriots' defense, which sacked Caleb Williams 9 times yesterday. (23:22) The crew jumps back in, giving props to Jerod Mayo followin…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by RJ Bell of pregame.com to talk about the top picks for the rest of the week. (8:58) The guys come back from break with Zoverdrive. (24:02) Zo and Beetle discuss Jrue Holiday saying the Celtics locker room supports Coach Mazzulla’s stance that the NBA should allow fighting. (33:12) The crew wraps up the last …
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Phil Perry Joins The Show // What Should Patriots Prioritize This Draft // What To Expect From A First Time Coach - 11/8 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports discussing the upcoming NFL draft and taking a receiver over a tackle in the draft. (10:54) The guys and Phil Perry come back further discussing the state of the patriots, what Eliot Wolf has done, and Belichick's comments on the Patriots. (26:16) Zo, Beetle, and …
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Alex Van Pelt Details Improvements For Maye // Read And React // Will Red Sox Make Moves - 11/8 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) The guys kick off the second hour discussing improvements that need to be made in Alex Van Pelt's coaching of the offense and his comments on Maye. (10:57) Zolak and Bertrand come back from break discussing Chad Graff’s bold predictions for the 2nd half of the patriots season including a coaching shakeup. (23:17) The crew dives into Read an…
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Bruins Turning It Around? // Drake Maye Ahead Of Schedule? // The Football Card - 11/8 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Zolak and Beetle kick off the first hour discussing the Bruins win over the Calgary Flames and what is working and what needs to change. (12:22) The guys come back from break discussing Chris Simms comments on Drake Maye and people hopping on board with his performance. (25:55) The guys talk about Drake Maye compared to Caleb Williams and w…
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by wondering if the Red Sox will go after Juan Soto and whether they'll start spending. (14:32) The crew gets right back into it, revisiting the Celtics' loss to the Warriors. Does Jayson Tatum have that killer instinct? (25:20) The guys jump back in, touching on news from the Revolution involving…
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