Zolak & Bertrand

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Patriots Playing On Their Own Terms // Mike Vrabel’s Leadership - 10/13 (Hour 2) Oct 13, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by having David Andrews join the show to discuss the Patriots win over the Saints.
(11:25) We touch on the Patriots playing on their own terms against the Saints.
(24:35) The crew discusses how Mike Vrabel has led this season and whether it’s been the correct approach overall.
(33:45) We finish the day with more thoughts on the Patriots outlook for the rest of the season.

Patriots Win AGAIN // Scoring In Critical Moments Again // Potential Concerns Moving Forward? - 10/13 (Hour 1) Oct 13, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots handling business against the Saints.
(12:10) Beetle touches on the Patriots doing something they haven’t done on offense since 2022.
(22:46) We go back and forth on Kayshon Boutte’s impact on this team and how he’s developed since being drafted.
(34:10) The crew touches on potential concerns for the Patriots with them having a quarterback that can carry the roster again.

RJ Bell Joins The Show // Savannah Bananas To Gillette // Today’s Takeaways - 10/10 (Hour 4) Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with RJ Bell of Pregame.com joining the show to break down the best bets of the week.
(8:30) We continue to discuss how much Drake Maye should run and the Savannah Bananas coming to Gillette Stadium.
(22:11) Zo sets up his lunch for next week with one of the callers.
(31:03) Today’s Takeaway.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // Style Points Needed? // More Bill Belichick Drama - 10/10 (Hour 3) Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they touch on Drake Maye’s performance against the Bills.
(8:04) We discuss if the Patriots need to win with style points on Sunday.
(22:23) The crew gets Perry’s thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick.
(31:50) We finish the hour with calls on the Patriots.

Greg Olsen’s High Praise For Drake Maye // Read & React // Bill Belichick Latest - 10/10 (Hour 2) Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Greg Olsen’s high praise for Drake Maye.
(10:45) The crew goes back and forth on chest hair and memories at Action Park.
(19:46) We dive into the biggest storylines ahead of Week 6 of the NFL season.
(30:35) Zo and Beetle end the hour with more thoughts on the drama between Bill Belichick and UNC.

Patriots-Saints Expectations // Easiest Schedule Since 1978? // The Football Card - 10/10 (Hour 1) Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by breaking down their expectations for Patriots-Saints on Sunday.
(10:32) We discuss the impact of the Patriots potentially having the easiest NFL schedule since 1978.
(23:27) We react to the Bruins starting the season 2-0 and winning their home opener against the Blackhawks.
(32:28) The Football Card.

Revolution HC Pablo Moreira Interview // Josh McDaniels Or Drake Maye? // Today’s Takeaways - 10/9 (Hour 4) Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Revs Interim Head Coach Pablo Moreira.
(13:50) Who deserves more of the credit for the offensive success Drake Maye’s ability or Josh McDaniels’ playcalling? The crew discusses.
(24:52) We discuss whether Josh McDaniels would consider taking another head coaching job or if he is more suited for the Patriots.
(36:12) Zo and Beetle close the show with the takeaways from today.

Albert Breer Joins Us Live // Mike Vrabel’s Culture // Drake Maye Making Patriots Interesting - 10/9 (Hour 3) Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to discuss Bill Belichick’s tenure at UNC.
(14:10) Albert Breer highlights the importance of Sunday Night’s win over Buffalo for establishing a culture in the way Mike Vrabel is trying to build.
(25:05) How much of a green light will Drake Maye get as the season progresses? Also why is Mike Vrabel so hesitant to criticize his players? The crew debates. We close the hour with a penalties discussion and how to avoid being reckless on the field while still being aggressive.

Patriots Biggest Recent Win Debate // Is Stefon Diggs Like Alex Bregman // Drake Maye’s Off-Script Plays - 10/9 (Hour 2) Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss Paul Perillo’s comments on the Patriots Sunday night win over Buffalo being the best win for the Franchise since their last Super Bowl win.
(8:26) Stefon Diggs says the Patriots need to follow up the Bills win with a good game. The crew highlights the importance of keeping momentum going vs New Orleans on Sunday.
(20:14) We question whether we need to see more from Drake Maye following Kurt Warner’s comments about the Patriots QB needing less “backyard football.”
(28:07) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether Josh McDaniels should want another head coaching job.

Bill Belichick Already Done At UNC? // Potential Landing Spots For Bill // Bruins Win The Opener - 10/9 (Hour 1) Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show reacting to the reports that Bill Belichick and UNC have discussed his potential departure.
(12:33) We dive further into truly how bad things have been for Bill Belichick in his first season in college football, and if there is any salvaging of what looks like the end of his coaching career.
(23:29) The Bruins win their season opener at Washington, winning in exactly the fashion that Head Coach Marco Sturm drew it up. The crew reacts.
(30:30) David Pastrnak was “really good on the bench” according to Marco Sturm, did he signal a potential captain for the Bruins? Zo and Beetle give their thoughts.