Zolak & Bertrand

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Mike Vrabel Presser // Morgan Moses Joins Us Live // Today’s Takeaways - 10/8 (Hour 4) Oct 08, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Mike Vrabel’s press conference, before Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses joins us to discuss the progression of Drake Maye and the expectations going into New Orleans on Sunday.
(24:25) Mike Vrabel claimed there was no whistle heard before the apparent late hit by Joshua Farmer, the crew discusses this play and the no call.
(39:40) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Did Pats Prove Anything In Win Vs Bills? // Biggest Takeaways From Sunday // National Attention For NE - 10/8 (Hour 2) Oct 08, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss First Things First’s Chris Broussard saying the Patriots did not prove anything yet in their Sunday night win over the Buffalo Bills.
(8:06) The crew dives into the hype the Patriots have gained since their win over the Bills and begin to question if it is too much.
(18:42) We give our biggest takeaways from Sunday on the Patriots and what to expect from this team moving forward.
(25:45) We answer your calls and reactions on all things Pats.

Mike Vrabel The Perfect Gen-Z Coach? // Gannon/Demercado Exchange // Drake Maye QB Comps - 10/8 (Hour 3) Oct 08, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the coaching style of Mike Vrabel and him being a perfect coach for this Patriots team.
(12:45) We discuss Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon being fined by the team for his sideline altercation with running back Emari Demercado.
(21:39) Drake Maye has drawn comparisons to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert, in addition to the Josh Allen comparisons. The crew gives their thoughts.
(28:35) Zo and Beetle close the hour with more of your calls.

Bruins Opener Tonight // Celtics Not Messing Around In Camp // Joe Mazzulla Joins The Show - 10/8 (Hour 1) Oct 08, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show headlining opening night for the Boston Bruins and what they can expect with Head Coach Marco Sturm seeming to temper overall expectations for this year’s team.
(10:07) Jaylen Brown brought up how hard the Celtics have been working at training camp so far, plus Jayson Tatum’s role as CBO of Duke’s basketball program.
(22:43) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss how he approaches preseason games as well as the team’s high paced training camp.
(32:57) UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been suspended by the school for allegedly providing "impermissible benefits” in the latest debacle surrounding the football program.

Expectations For Sunday // Zdeno Chara Number Retirement // Today’s Takeaways - 10/7 (Hour 4) Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with their expectations for the Patriots against the Saints.
(8:30) The crew discusses the Bruins not having any captain still, as well as the number retirement of Bruins legend Zdeno Chara.
(19:47) We grab your calls and reactions on everything.
(32:03) Zo and Beetle end the show with the takeaways from today.

Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Drake Maye, Patriots Ceiling // Offensive Breakdown - 10/7 (Hour 3) Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things.
(15:10) We debate with Mike Reiss what the Patriots should do about their running back situation with the recurring Rhamondre Stevenson fumbling problem.
(26:41) A deep dive into how many games the crew believes the Patriots can win going through their schedule.
(33:27) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots offense and question the snap counts of Kyle Williams and other Patriots skill position players.

Red Sox End Of Season Presser // LeBron’s “Decision” // Belichick’s Legacy In Question? - 10/7 (Hour 2) Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to Craig Breslow’s comments on wanting to aggressively pursue a starting pitcher during the end of year press conference.
(9:59) We discuss the potential future of both Trevor Story and Alex Bregman with the Red Sox.
(20:59) LeBron James teases “the decision of all decisions” on his social media, which is reportedly dropping at noon on Tuesday.
(32:23) The crew dives into ESPN’s Sean McDonough’s comments on Bill Belichick’s legacy potentially being in question with how things at UNC have transpired.

Jaguars Upset Chiefs on MNF // Travis Hunter or Will Campbell? // Pats Getting Respect Nationally - 10/7 (Hour 1) Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the Jaguars Monday night win over the Chiefs.
(10:40) The crew questions which team is in the better position right now, the Jacksonville Jaguars or the New England Patriots. Also whether they would rather have Will Campbell or Travis Hunter.
(22:22) We debate what the biggest issue with the 2-3 Kansas City Chiefs is right now.
(30:42) Lots of attention and praise has been thrown the Patriots way following the win over Buffalo, Zo and Beetle discuss if it is an overreaction.

Sounds Of Sunday // Bill Belichick’s Disaster at UNC Continues // Today’s Takeaways - 10/6 (Hour 4) Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with more of your calls.
(8:25) The crew dives into the Sounds of Sunday.
(21:20) We discuss the dumpster fire that has been Bill Belichick and the 2025 North Carolina Tar Heels football team.
(32:40) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Patriots Win Total Outlook // Read & React // Bills Vs Pats For AFC East - 10/6 (Hour 3) Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour revisiting their predictions for the Patriots record this season.
(10:11) The crew gets into Read and React.
(23:38) We dive into how Buffalo will fare going through the remainder of their schedule, and who we believe will win the division this season.
(30:58) Zo and Beetle close out the hour questioning if the Patriots are “back.”