Zolak & Bertrand

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Stefon Diggs Cautions Against “Drinking The Kool-Aid” // What Went Wrong For Vrabel In Tennessee? // Patriots RB Room - 10/16 (Hour 1) Oct 16, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to Stefon Diggs’ comments saying the Patriots can’t let their foot off the gas against the Titans.
(10:30) Drake Maye is also telling the Patriots to ignore the noise. The crew discusses if the Patriots sound focused heading into Tennessee.
(24:05) We question if the way Mike Vrabel’s tenure ended with the Titans is more on Vrabel’s coaching style or a product of the Titans constant front office and coach turnover.
(32:05) Tom Pelissero says the Patriots are most likely to add at running back and pass rush as opposed to wide receiver. Do the Patriots have a flawed running back room?

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No Mike Vrabel Tribute For His Return // K’Lavon Chaisson Interview // Mike Vrabel’s Presser - 10/15 (Hour 4) Oct 15, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to the news that Titans will not be having any tribute for Mike Vrabel in his return to Tennessee.
(9:00) The crew discusses the Patriots historically bad running game to start the season and how to improve it moving forward.
(17:21) Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson joins us to discuss the current state of the Patriots and the impact Mike Vrabel has had as the Pats Head Coach. We go live to Mike Vrabel’s weekly meeting with the media.
(33:11) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Bill Belichick Says He’s Going Nowhere // Kayla Burton Joins Us Live // Patriots’ Credit Pie - 10/15 (Hour 3) Oct 15, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Bill Belichick stating he believes in the UNC roster and that the rumors of his potential departure are completely false.
(12:07) Surprise call in from NBC Sports Boston’s Kayla Burton to discuss the coaches vs media game.
(23:20) The crew dives into what they would pay to keep Alex Bregman at third base for the Red Sox next year and beyond.
(34:33) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating who deserves the most credit for the Patriots success thus far this season.

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Alex Bregman Opting Out // Multiple Sox Are Gold Glove Finalists // Joe Mazzulla Interview - 10/15 (Hour 2) Oct 15, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with your calls and reaction on everything.
(10:34) Alex Bregman is opting out of the $80 million remaining on his contract to test free agency. The crew questions whether he actually wants to leave Boston. They also touch on the Red Sox Gold Glove finalists.
(21:37) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla Joins Zo and Beetle to discuss the preseason, the Celtics coaches beating the Celtics media in a game, and not putting a date on Jayson Tatum’s return.

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Patriots vs. Top NFL Teams // Where Do The Bills Go From Here? // Ranking Drake Maye Against The Field - 10/15 (Hour 1) Oct 15, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show highlighting the national attention the Patriots have received along with a power ranking comparing where they should rank among other top NFL teams.
(14:34) We dive into the Bills schedule and discuss the potential of their record by the end of the season.
(26:00) The crew compares Drake Maye to the quarterbacks elsewhere and if other teams would rather have Maye over their current QB.
(34:21) Zo and Beetle end the hour reacting to the Greg Bedard dispute on Felger & Mazz yesterday.

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Penny The Dog Joins The Show // Bruins Suffer First Loss // Today’s Takeaways - 10/14 (Hour 4) Oct 14, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Penny the Dog and Celia Oswitch to discuss a new initiative beginning this Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
(7:29) Zo and Beetle react to a sloppy loss vs the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.
(24:10) The Red Sox seemingly will retain much of their coaching staff, including third base coach and outfield instructor Kyle Hudson. The crew discusses.
(36:21) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Sunday’s Officiating Was A Joke // Pats Set With WR Group? - 10/14 (Hour 3) Oct 14, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss his three things.
(11:38) Mike Reiss gives his thoughts on the officiating from Sunday at the Saints, which included multiple big plays called back by offensive pass interference.
(27:07) We discuss with Mike Reiss what Patriots should add players before the trade deadline, he does however like what the team has at receiver.
(34:53) Zo and Beetle answering your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.

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Patriots AFC Championship Game Bound? // Trade Deadline Candidates For Pats // Josh McDaniels' Impact - 10/14 (Hour 2) Oct 14, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing if the Titans will get the “new coach boost” coming off the firing of Head Coach Brian Callahan following Sunday’s loss to the Raiders.
(8:51) Andrew Callahan believes the Patriots could make the AFC Championship game in a wide open AFC, with improvements to the running game. The crew gives their thoughts.
(20:47) Bill Simmons believes the Patriots should go after Derrick Henry. We debate the best ways to elevate the Patriots running game as a whole.
(31:50) Zo and Beetle dive into the impact that Josh McDaniels has had on Drake Maye’s development as a quarterback.

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Pats In First Place // Could AFC East Be Up For Grabs? // Drake Maye MVP Debate - 10/14 (Hour 1) Oct 14, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Bills loss on Monday night to the Atlanta Falcons.
(12:11) We discuss the Tennessee Titans firing their Head Coach Brian Callahan ahead of Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee for the first time since being fired by the franchise.
(23:09) Do the Patriots have a shot at winning the division and hosting a playoff game in Foxborough this year? The crew debates.
(32:01) Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on Drake Maye playing himself into the MVP conversation and where he ranks among the rest of the 2024 draft class.

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Bruins Check-In // Rhamondre Stevenson Being Unfairly Criticized? - 10/13 (Hour 3) Oct 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with a quick check-in on the Bruins.
(9:30) We finish the day on calls on everything from the day, including Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumbling issues.

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