Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Dre'Mont Jones Interview // Vrabel Press Conference Reactions // Today’s Takeaways - 10/7 (Hour 4) Oct 07, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand chat with Dre'Mont Jones about the Buffalo win and look ahead to Sunday against Las Vegas.
(10:12) The crew reacts to Mike Vrabel’s Wednesday press conference.
(21:22) Today’s Takeaways.

Joe Mazzulla joins the show // Patriots vs. Raiders Reset // Callers' Thoughts - 10/7 (Hour 3) Oct 07, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla ahead of the team’s preseason opener on Thursday.
(16:46) We break down some key matchups going into Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
(23:11) The crew debates whether the Patriots need to add a receiver.
(29:43) Hour No. 3 concludes with your phone calls on the Patriots and the Celtics.

Red Sox end-of-season Thoughts // Red Sox: Better or Worse? // No new job for Alex Cora 10/7 (Hour 2) Oct 07, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Chad Tracy making himself look worse when taking blame for Sonny Gray decision
(13:15) The crew discusses if we should feel better or worse about the Sox after this season, and takes calls on the Red Sox
(22:09) Zolak and Bertrand give their thoughts on Alex Cora turning down the Phillies job for the 2nd time in less than a year
(30:11) Hour 2 wraps up with a preview of Pats/Raiders.

Drake Maye’s Best Game? // Pats' season back on? // NFL WR News - 10/7 (Hour 1) Oct 07, 2026

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(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to John Middlekauff saying this was Drake Maye’s best game in a year
(8:53) The crew discusses if the Patriots can use the Buffalo win as a launching pad for the season
(19:23) The guys react to Kevin Byard’s thoughts on culture, and how he represents Mike Vrabel.
(33:25) Hour No. 1 wraps up with a reaction to Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Vikings

NFL Suspends a Pair of Referees // Pedro Martinez Close To Being a Yankee? // Today’s Takeaways - 10/6 (Hour 4) Oct 06, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - begin the final hour off the rails with a weather forecast for Sunday’s Week 5 matchup vs the Raiders. The discussion leads the panel down a road off the beaten path. The NFL brought the hammer down on a couple of referees over the weekend.
(10:49) The guys react to news that Pedro Martinez was courted by the Yankees and nearly signed with them. This triggered a conversation about most heartbreaking Boston athletes that switched sides to a different team.
(19:46) Zolak and Bertrand go to a loaded phone lines for everything discussed in the show. Plus, Today’s Takeaways.

Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Patriots Can Compete With Any Team // Should The Patriots Be Shopping For a WR? - 10/6 (Hour 3) Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

(00:00).Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss for his hour long segment. Reiss offers his Big 3 Things to take away from the Patriots Week 4 victory over Buffalo. He commends their ability to compete and respond to the noise, describing the win as a season defining-type of victory.
(11:58) The guys go off the rails with talk of Vegas residencies. They get back on track with compliments to the Patriots defense. Should the Patriots be shopping for a WR?
(20:23) The guys get critical of Kyle Williams and his play up to this point.
(28:42) Callers round out Reiss’ final segment on the show to discuss the Patriots.

Losing Faith in Red Sox Philosophy // Revisiting The Garrett Crochet Trade // Tail Waggin’ Tuesday - 10/6 (Hour 2) Oct 06, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - begin hour #2 reacting to comments made by Sam Kennedy during the Red Sox end of their season press conference. Do you believe Kennedy when he says the Red Sox are the top priority for Fenway Sports Group.
(13:50) The guys analyze the performance of the White Sox who are getting contributions from former Red Sox. They revisit the Garrett Crochet deal and wonder if it’s still worth it.
(22:43) Jaylen Brown looks good in his preseason debut with Philadelphia. The crew give their observations on Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and the Sixers.
(32:52) It’s a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday! Stewie joins the show.

Have The Patriots Arrived? // The Narrative Has Shifted on Maye // Silencing The Maye Critics - 10/6 (Hour 1) Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - begin the show asking if the Patriots have “arrived” after a big divisional win vs Buffalo in Week 4. The guys highlight the Patriots response to the media backlash after a (1-2) start to the season.
(13:53) Zolak predicts the Patriots to go on a run after a statement victory over the Bills.
(24:20) The narrative has shifted on Drake Maye nationally. Zo, Beetle and McKone break down the play of the Patriots QB.
(32:30) The guys react to Chris Simms describing the pressure Maye and McDaniels are under. Has Maye taken a step forward from here on out?

Patriots defeat the Bills // Sounds of Sunday // Today’s Takeaways - 10/5 (Hour 4) Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand share their Patriots thoughts while mixing in your calls.
(11:00) It’s time for Sounds of Sunday.
(25:26) The final segment of the show wraps up with your phone calls.
(33:22) Today’s Takeaways

Red Sox end-of-year presser // Read and Reaction // Your thoughts - 10/5 (Hour 3) Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Red Sox press conference, prompting Beetle to call the team cowards due to the timing of the presser.
(13:56) It’s time for Read and React!
(24:55) We continue with our Red Sox thoughts.
(34:13) Hour No. 3 concludes with your phone calls.