Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Not Overlooking The Browns // Read & React // Vrabel’s Get Back - 10/20 (Hour 3) Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

(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.

David Andrews Joins Us Live // Drake Maye NOT In Concussion Protocol // Pats Slow Defensive Starts - 10/20 (Hour 2) Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Patriots Win 4th Straight // Importance Of Protecting Drake Maye // Mike Vrabel’s Revenge Game - 10/20 (Hour 1) Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

(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.

RJ Bell Joins The Show // The Slack // Fake Promo Friday - 10/17 (Hour 4) Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // How To Fix The Run Game // Expectations For Sunday - 10/17 (Hour 3) Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Bill Belichick Exposed Again // Read & React // Unfair Aaron Rodgers Criticism - 10/17 (Hour 2) Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

(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.

NFL Perception Of Drake Maye // Kurt Warner Changing His Tune // The Football Card - 10/17 (Hour 1) Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Pablo Moreira Interview // Craig Breslow Saying The Right Things // Today’s Takeaways - 10/16 (Hour 4) Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Albert Breer Joins Us In Studio // Talkin Trade Deadline // Pats Ranking Amongst NFL - 10/16 (Hour 3) Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

(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.

Drake Maye And Patriots Success // Joe Mazzulla’s “Gratitude” To Media // Jaylen Brown’s Hamstring Injury - 10/16 (Hour 2) Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

(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.