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Jim Gray & Drew Brees Weigh In on Maye | The Email Bit | The Stack - 10/1 (Hour 4) Oct 01, 2026

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Drew Brees is not super concerned about Drake Maye, he just believes that Maye is off to a rough start but he will bounce back. Such incredible analysis, Drew.
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Lombardi’s Dumb Book | NESN’s Tom Caron Joins Toucher & Hardy | Was the Bullpen TOO Deep? - 10/1 (Hour 3) Oct 01, 2026

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(00:00) All of the weird odds and ends that make up our show, especially all of our favorite gifts we have received over the years. Gravestones, Mike Lombardi’s book, Wallach’s favorite shirt, and so much more!

(17:52.19) Tom Caron explores what was a tumultuous loss for the Red Sox and a disappointing end to the season last night. Bullpen misuse, manager mental mistakes, and all the other issues that compiled last night. PLUS, the post game press conferences that told the whole story.

(36:27.73) The guys discuss if the bullpen’s size was too big and did Chad Tracy get too in his head about creating the perfect matchup?

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Sonny Gray Unhappy After Loss| Bills Beat Reporter Matt Parrino Joins Toucher & Hardy | Sticky Stuff & Cheating - 10/1 (Hour 2) Oct 01, 2026

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(00:00) Sonny Gray has some very direct comments about his early exit at the hands of Manager Chad Tracy. What does his future look like in Boston, and do these comments tell us anything at this time? PLUS, Theatre!

(19:14.77) Bills football insider Matt Parrino previews this weekend’s Patriots vs. Bills matchup. Do Josh Allen’s injuries start to multiply when he takes this many hits this early in the year, and which offensive skill-position player is the key to unlocking the Bills’ offense? Matt has the answers.

(34:22.50) Jomboy Media breaks down a potential cheating allegation against Sonny Gray. Does this loom over the Red Sox offseason?

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Special Delivery from... Michael Lombardi? | What Happened Last Night | Red Sox Swept - 10/1 (Hour 1) Oct 01, 2026

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(00:00) Fred receives Mike Lombardi’s new book at the station, with a selection of “fighting words” written on the inside cover. Don’t believe us? Check out Fred’s Instagram!

(21:34.24)(33:59.24)( WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox season is over after a devastating 9-2 loss at Yankee Stadium last night. Bellinger’s big home run off Garrett Crochet in the sixth inning ended the game. Poor bullpen decisions, a lack of hitting (of any kind), and more ruined what could have been a great bookend to an unprecedented season.

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The Jiffy Lube of Colonoscopies | The Email Bit | The Stack - 9/30 (Hour 4) Sep 30, 2026

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The guys talk about Saved by the Bell after Ryan plays a song from the show and Fred learns that Dennis Haskins passed away. Fred calls his upcoming procedure the “Jiffy Lube of colonoscopies.”
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Andrew Callahan Joins Toucher & Hardy | What Is The Deal With Drake Maye? | Two Stats One Lie - 9/30 (Hour 3) Sep 30, 2026

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(00:00) ANDREW CALLAHAN, sports columnist for the Boston Herald, joins Toucher & Hardy for his weekly hour-long segment in-studio.

(17:43.61) Callahan talks about Drake Maye and where his struggles are specifically with Cover 6. He also mentioned that he was not expecting this at all from Drake to start this season and even said “Maye is going to have a big jump from year 3” during this offseason.

(35:33.64) T&H play two stats and one lie, and Fred is the winner this week.

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Wild Card Play-by-Play Announcer Was AWFUL! | Bill Koch Joins Toucher & Hardy - 9/30 (Hour 2) Sep 30, 2026

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(00:00) Fred goes off on the NBC Sports play-by-play announcer for last night’s Red Sox game, saying he relied too heavily on one-liners.

(16:52.57) Bill Koch of the Providence Journal joins the show to talk about the Red Sox, how close they are to being a championship team, and the game plan for Game 2.

(39:04.36) Fred goes back on his tangent about the Red Sox broadcasters from last night’s game.

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Bruins Shut Out Rangers 3-0 in Season Opener | What Happened Last Night | Red Sox Crushed by Yankees 9-0 - 9/30 (Hour 1) Sep 30, 2026

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(19:39.32)(35:59.65) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins win their season opener 3-0 over the Rangers. JJ Peterka scores his first goal as a Bruin, while Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten also find the net. Jeremy Swayman records the shutout. The Red Sox get crushed by the Yankees 9-0 in Game 1. Cam Schlittler throws six innings with two hits and 10 strikeouts, while Payton Tolle allows five hits and strikes out four over four innings.

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Bruins & Troy Aikman | The Email Bit | The Stack - 9/29 (Hour 4) Sep 29, 2026

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Bruins open tonight with a home game against the NY Rangers. Elias Lindholm currently has the first line center position but there is always room for movement. Also, Hardy is not a strong believer that this team is where it wants to be despite being a shoo-in for the playoffs. Plus, Troy Aikman comes to the defense of Drake Maye despite his back and forth opinions.
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Celtics Media Day & Mike Conley | WBZ Reporter, Dan Roche Joins the Show | Freedom Beaton - 9/29 (Hour 3) Sep 29, 2026

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(00:00) Celtics media days of the past and what made LeBron choose the 76ers over the Knicks. What will make 76er fans the most mad about this upcoming season? Plus, Wallach's interview with new Celtic, Mike Conley (Wallach is using a voice changer).

(xx:xx) WBZ reporter Dan Roche joins the show to break down tonight's newest rendition of the rivalry, Sox vs. Yankees. Payton Tolle is ready to go and his attitude couldn’t be more happy. Roche likes the lineup with the potential return of Garrett Crochet, and how Chad Tracy can deploy the best pitching lineup in the late innings.

(xx:xx) Ryan Beaton and his sweet, sweet, bachelor pad (with 2 other guys). Plus, how many coaches is too many coaches for 3 people? Ryan has the answers.

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