Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Morgan Moses Interview // Neemias Queta Joins The Show // AJ Brown A Possibility? - 10/1 (Hour 4) Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour talking to Patriots Right Tackle Morgan Moses on what it is like to go into an environment like Buffalo.
(6:32) Celtics Center Neemias Queta joins Zo and Beetle live from the Auerbach Center to discuss the Celtics progression as a team, as well as Jayson Tatum.
(17:29) Nick Wright continues to bring up a potential AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, the crew reacts.
(30:17) We end the show with the takeaways from today.

Little Things Within The Red Sox Win // Should Patriots Be 4-0? // Mike Vrabel Press Conference - 10/1 (Hour 3) Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with highlighting baserunning and other “little things” within the Red Sox critical game 1 victory.
(10:40) The crew questions whether the Patriots should be better than 2-2 and if Patriots fans should be happy with the team thus far or disappointed.
(20:01) Zo believes Drake Maye has the opportunity to turn the page on the Patriots franchise on Sunday at Buffalo.
(30:32) We close out the hour going live to Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game at the Bills.

Sam Cassell Joins The Show // Kendrick Perkins High Expectations For Celtics // Managerial Differences - 10/1 (Hour 2) Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking to Celtics Assistant Coach Sam Cassell to discuss the heart of this Celtics team and what he is most impressed with in Jayson Tatum’s recovery.
(13:31) Kendrick Perkins sets Celtics expectations without Jayson Tatum relatively high with them being a top 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, the crew reacts.
(20:28) We answer your calls and reactions on everything.
(32:28) Zo and Beetle close the hour discussing the differences between Alex Cora and Aaron Boone and how game 1 highlighted those differences.

Sox Offseason Additions Shine In The Bronx // Max Fried Pulled Too Soon? // Joe Mazzulla Joins The Show - 10/1 (Hour 1) Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand recap the Red Sox massive game 1 victory over the Yankees, as well as highlighting Alex Cora’s decisions throughout the game.
(12:31) Michael Kay and other Yankee media members are not happy about Yankees starter Max Fried being pulled in the 7th inning, the crew reacts.
(23:42) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss both the state of the Celtics and The Sopranos.

Alex Cora’s Comments On Sox Playoffs // Beetle Sounds Off On Aaron Boone // Today’s Takeaways - 9/30 (Hour 4) Sep 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour going over Alex Cora’s comments about nobody believing in the Red Sox.
(12:40) The crew dives into the comments of Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the Red Sox and Alex Cora, plus we touch on Jomboy’s feelings about the Yankees going into the Wild Card Series.
(23:42) We answer your calls and reactions on all things Pats and Red Sox.
(34:54) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Stefon Diggs Breakout Game // Marcus Jones’ Return Game - 9/30 (Hour 3) Sep 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live to discuss Sunday’s win over the Panthers and his three things.
(11:41) The crew discusses with Mike Reiss what they saw from Pats WR Stefon Diggs and if they have found something with him in the slot.
(24:16) We dive into Christian Gonzalez returning to the field and how it changes the Patriots defensive outlook.
(32:32) Zo and Beetle close out the hour highlighting Patriots special teams star Marcus Jones as well as the return game as a whole.

Sox Yankees Wild Card Preview // How Does Crochet Perform Tonight? // Revisiting Patriots Win Total - 9/30 (Hour 2) Sep 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Red Sox will fare without Lucas Giolito for at least the wild card round, also questioning if Game 1 is a must win?
(12:21) Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet takes the mound tonight vs the Yankees, the crew debates how he will fare against the Bronx Bombers.
(23:12) We question whether the Patriots win total is reachable given their victory over the Panthers and the schedule ahead.
(34:47) Zo and Beetle end the hour recapping Liam Coen and Robert Saleh’s heated exchange following the Jaguars and 49ers game on Sunday.

Drake Maye’s Year 2 Leap // Level Of Trust In Pats // How High Is This Team’s Ceiling? - 9/30 (Hour 1) Sep 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the growth and development of Drake Maye in his second season as Patriots QB.
(12:15) The crew debates what the Patriots must do against the Bills in order to remain confident in them moving forward the rest of the season.
(24:04) We react to Colin Cowherd giving credit to Drake Maye and Patriots fans having optimism for this season and the future.
(34:56) Zo and Beetle close out the hour questioning whether the Patriots can reach a higher ceiling as a result of the Sunday win over the Panthers.

Sounds Of Sunday // SB LX Halftime Show News // Today’s Takeaways - 9/29 (Hour 4) Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the Sounds of Sunday.
(7:57) The crew reacts to Patriots play-by-play commentator Bob Socci getting the full Zo experience during the Patriots blowout win over the Panthers.
(26:16) We discuss the news of the upcoming Superbowl Halftime Show being performed by Bad Bunny, along with your calls and reactions on everything.
(33:14) Zo and Beetle end the show with the takeaways from today.

Sunday Night Football Tie // Read And React // Jayson Tatum Resumes Basketball Activities - 9/29 (Hour 3) Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys 40-40 tie last night on Sunday Night Football, plus a proposal for a new overtime format.
(8:07) The crew gets into Read and React.
(23:50) We dive into the breaking news on Jayson Tatum resuming basketball activities, including his new workout video.
(35:36) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a segment of “breaking news.”