Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing the NFL trade deadline, noting that it was very quiet in New England as the team is sticking with their "core" players. (11:54) The guys get right back to it, wondering if there was anything Eliot Wolf could have done to improve the Patriots roster.  (21:54) The crew jumps back in, giving grades on Eliot Wolf's time with the Patriots so far.  (32:01) Zo and Beetle close out the first hour by discussing the Bruins' 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs and Jim Montgomery’s future with the team.

(00:00) The guys start the third hour discussing the Bill Belichick Halloween costume picture and Tom Brady’s comments on the NFL Refs.  (7:52) Zolak and Beetle discuss the All-Belichick team. (18:18) The crew discusses all things Patriots from coaching changes to wide receivers to the game this past Sunday against the Titans.  (30:30) Zo and Beetle end the final hour with Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Beetle kick off the third hour discussing coaches around the league complementing the Patriots offensive scheme.  (10:57) The crew breaks down Dan Orlovksy’s new found love of Drake Maye and what to expect next year with teams in the NFL.  (23:02) The guys come back from break discussing leadership under Jerod Mayo and what we will see in year two.  (35:17) Zo and Beetle end the hour talking about what needs to be prioritized in the 2025 draft.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss to dive into Drake Maye’s performance against the Titans.  (10:49) The guys come back from break discussing whether the Patriots should have gone for two points at the end of the game against the Titans.  (21:47) Zo, Beetle, and Mike Reiss discuss Matthew Slater and the Patriots special teams.  (30:55) The crew and Mike Reiss talk about the trade deadline and dive further into Sunday’s game against the Titans.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour talking about the Kansas City Chiefs undefeated record and the tough games they have ahead.  (13:44) The guys continue to discuss the Chief’s success and the comparability to the Patriots dynasty. (23:12) Zo and Beetle come back from break joined by Celtic’s head coach Joe Mazzulla following their win over the Atlanta Hawks.  (33:03) The crew ends the first hour talking about the direction the Red Sox offseason is going in and the $21 million qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour continuing the Sounds Of Sunday from week 9 of the NFL.  (14:03) The guys jump back in to discuss Jim Montgomery’s decision to bench David Pastrnak early in the third period against Seattle. (25:21) The crew gets back to it, discussing Grant Williams' ejection from Friday's game after a flagrant foul on Jayson Tatum. (38:52) Zo and Beetle close out the fourth hour with Today’s Takeaways on smooth transitions.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour with calls and reactions from the first two hours, along with their thoughts on yesterday’s overtime loss to the Titans. (8:34) The guys jump back in, wondering how many years Jerod Mayo will be head coach. Should the team restructure? (19:06) The crew gets right back to it, discussing the Patriots' offensive line and who is to blame for the lackluster performance. (27:15) Zo and Beetle close out the third hour with the Sounds of Sunday from week 9 of the NFL.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by discussing Ja'Lynn Polk. Is he underperforming so far in his rookie season? (11:28) The crew gets right back to it, wondering if the Patriots should keep Christian Gonzalez. Is he as good as we think he is? (21:40) The guys return from break with Read and React! (34:52) Zo and Beetle close out the second hour reliving McKone’s edition of Monster Mash on Halloween. 

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing the Patriots’ narrow 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans. (11:30) The guys get right back to it, wondering if the Patriots should have gone for a two-point conversion after Drake Maye’s touchdown pass as time expired in the 4th quarter. (26:06) The crew jumps back in, discussing Drake Maye’s impact on the field. Should the rest of the league be worried? (33:06) Zo and Beetle close out the first hour with calls and reactions to the Patriots heartbreaking overtime loss.

(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com calls into the show to discuss his top picks for the rest of the week with Zolak and Bertrand.  (13:12) The guys dive into Zoverdrive.  (24:07) Zo and Beetle discuss Drake Maye ahead of Sunday’s game against the Titans. (36:45) The crew ends the final hour with Fake Promo Friday. 

(00:00) Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joins Zolak and Bertrand to discuss the Patriots win over the Jets and Drake Maye’s concussion and his outlook for playing this Sunday. (7:59) The crew and Phil Perry discuss the state of the Tennessee Titans and what to be prepared for.  (17:56) Zo, Beetle, and Phil Perry discuss the Josh Uche trade and why Phil Perry is wary about trading key players away.  (30:06) The guys and Phil Perry discuss why he has his sights on the wide receiver agent group for 2026.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour, breaking down the Bruins' defeat to the Carolina Hurricane and the security of Jim Montgomery’s job. (15:09) The guys come back from break discussing the Patriots upcoming game this Sunday against the Titans and continue breaking down the Bruins rocky start.   (25:36) Zo and Beetle highlight Alex Van Pelts comments on working with Drake Maye to be safer and how his run game is good for the team. (34:03) The crew ends the first hour with The Football Card

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the fourth hour by wondering if corked bats are a thing of the past. We haven't seen many corked bats in recent years—are they gone for good? (9:19) The guys get right back to it with calls and reactions to everything from the past three hours! (19:19) The crew jumps back in with an update on Drake Maye; he was seen throwing in today’s practice. How is he progressing with the concussion protocol? (29:57) Zo and Beetle close out the fourth hour with Today's Takeaways featuring McKone’s Halloween special.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, along with Albert Breer, kick off the third hour by wondering why the Jets have underachieved so far this season. Is Aaron Rodgers the issue? (12:44) The crew, along with Albert Breer, discuss the top NFL contenders. Is it possible for the Chiefs to go undefeated this season? (25:07) The guys, alongside Albert Breer, review McKone’s Monster Mash, and the consensus is that he needs to do some refining. (37:16) Zo and Beetle, along with Albert Breer, close out the third hour with the news that the Dodgers used the Patriots' plane to fly back to Los Angeles with their World Series Trophy.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour with the Monster Mash headlines, and then by welcoming Albert Breer into the studio to discuss the Patriots' upset over the Jets. (10:21) The guys, along with Albert Breer, jump back in to discuss Drake Maye’s journey through the concussion protocol. When can we expect to see Maye back on the field?  (22:16) The crew, alongside Albert Breer, discusses NFL trade deadline rumors. Could we see the Patriots making moves soon? (31:23) Zo and Beetle, along with Albert Breer, close out the second hour with reviews of McKone’s first Monster Mash headlines.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kicked off the first hour with the Dodgers closing out the Yankees 4-1 to win their eighth World Series title. (13:34) The guys jump back in, touching on the Celtics’ first loss of the season in overtime against the Pacers. (22:54)The crew jumps right back in with more on the World Series, discussing the fan interference from Game 4 involving Mookie Betts. (35:45) Zo and Beetle close out the first hour with McKone’s Halloween special!

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by touching on the number of bad teams in the NFL. (6:40) The guys continue to hit on a number of topics from the day, including fighting NFL head coaches. (17:11) We finish the day with more thoughts on the Patriots and flying out of Worcester. (28:41) Today’s Takeaway.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the third hour by touching on Game 4 of the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers and the interference play that took place in right field. (12:10) The crew touches on whether it’s possible to replace Alex Van Pelt and keep Jerod Mayo as head coach. (23:30) We continue our conversation on the fans at the World Series and the structure of the Patriots coaching staff. (33:47) The guys finish the day by reacting to Rob Gronkowski’s comments about being compared to Travis Kelce.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by touching on the Bruins continuing to scuffle after their latest loss to the Flyers. () The guys listen in on Jerod Mayo’s press conference. () Patriots center David Andrews touches on the team’s win over the Jets, the new documentary on the 2004 Red Sox, and his favorite players on the Braves growing up.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the first hour by discussing whether the Patriots could be buyers at the trade deadline. (12:00) We continue to discuss the state of the Patriots ahead of the trade deadline. (20:52) The crew touches on Joe Mazzulla’s rule changes for the NBA going viral. (33:11) We finish the hour with thoughts on the latest news surrounding the sale of the Celtics.