Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Jayson Tatum’s Media Tour // Antonio Gibson Joins The Show // Today’s Takeaways - 9/24 (Hour 4) Sep 24, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Jayson Tatum has not ruled out an in-season return to play for the Celtics, Tatum also mentions he was worried the Celtics may trade him after his injury. The crew reacts.
(13:00) Patriots running back Antonio Gibson joins Zolak & Bertrand live.
(24:00) We end the show with the takeaways from today.

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Underwhelmed By Mike Vrabel? // Pats Offense Should be Better // Playing Meaningful Games As A Young Player - 9/24 (Hour 3) Sep 24, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour diving into their expectations and thoughts thus far from Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel.
(9:50) The crew discusses the narrative thus far this season for Drake Maye and the Patriots.
(21:30) We question whether the Patriots should be 3-0 or if their 1-2 record a reflection of what they actually are.
(32:30) Zo and Beetle highlight the importance of playing impactful games as a young player and then listen in on Mike Vrabel's press conference.

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Sox Take A Crucial Game In Toronto // Roman Anthony Update // ABS Coming Next Season- 9/24 (Hour 1) Sep 24, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour highlighting last night’s Red Sox 4-1 win vs the Blue Jays.
(11:07) The crew reacts to the not so positive update on Roman Anthony’s timeline on his return.
(19:15) Aaron Boone gave some interesting comments on the Red Sox - Blue Jays series and cautioning Yankee fans rooting for one team or the other, Zo and Beetle give their thoughts.
(29:05) We close out the hour discussing the automatic balls and strikes system that will be added at the start of the 2026 MLB season.

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Christian Gonzalez Has Had No Setbacks // Should We Have Patriots Optimism? // Regrets For Bill Parcells - 9/24 (Hour 2) Sep 24, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with calls and reactions on the Red Sox.
(13:36) Christian Gonzalez reportedly has not had any setbacks with his hamstring injury, the crew dives in.
(20:50) Bill Parcells says he wishes he did things differently in his final years as Patriots coach, the crew reacts.
(29:10) We end the hour with a Patriots Hall of Fame discussion.

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Red Sox Vs Blue Jays Preview // Jayson Tatum Pushing Hard For Return // David Pastrnak Tendinitis Update, Bruins Captaincy - 9/23 (Hour 4) Sep 23, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a preview of the crucial upcoming Red Sox series against the Blue Jays and a playoff preview.
(10:29) Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum appeared this morning on The Today Show and did not rule out a return this season, the crew reacted.
(19:18) Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on David Pastrnak’s comment on his knee, as well as a discussion on the Bruins Captaincy situation.
(33:25) We end the show with Today’s Takeaways.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Bad Habits From A Lighter Training Camp? // Figuring Out The Struggles On Sunday - 9/23 (Hour 3) Sep 23, 2025

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(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to discuss his 3 things.
(11:16) Mike Reiss gives his take on Christian Gonzalez’s potential return in the Patriots upcoming game against the Panthers.
(24:35) The crew questions whether the Patriots training camp and practice style has contributed to their current struggles.
(34:31) We close the hour with a debate on how much of the offensive struggles can be blamed on the wide receivers.

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Mayo Vs Vrabel: First 3 Games // Gonzalez’ Absence // Are The Patriots A Bad Franchise? - 9/23 (Hour 2) Sep 23, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with a debate on who’s first 3 games as Patriots Head Coach were better, Mike Vrabel or Jerod Mayo?
(11:00) Zo & Beetle react to the prolonged hamstring injury of CB, Christian Gonzalez. Zolak suggests trading Gonzalez during the pregame show last week.
(24:02) First Thing’s First’s Nick Wright calls the Patriots a bad franchise, the crew reacts.
(31:58) We take your calls and reactions on the Patriots coaching staff, wide receivers, and Drake Maye.

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A Fair Evaluation Of Drake Maye // Does Maye Need More Starts? // Drake, Maybe Good? - 9/23 (Hour 1) Sep 23, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing the performance of Drake Maye and how they believe he played in the week 3 loss to the Steelers.
(11:50) The crew reacts to Colin Cowherd’s statement that Drake Maye needs another 15 starts.
(21:12) We discuss the future of Drake Maye, the ups and downs, and whether he can reach his ceiling with the Patriots.
(32:50) Zo and Beetle end the hour questioning the quality of the Patriots receiving corps.

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Sounds Of Sunday // Final Thoughts On The Patriots // Today’s Takeaways - 9/22 (Hour 4) Sep 22, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the Sounds of Sunday.
() We finish up the Week 3 edition of Sounds of Sunday.
() The crew questions why the logic of firing Jerod Mayo for the Patriots not being buttoned up with the current Patriots also not being buttoned up.
() Zo and Beetle end the show with Today’s Takeaways.

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Read And React // Should You Feel Good Or Bad? // Patriots Playing More Scared Or Overconfident? - 9/22 (Hour 3) Sep 22, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with more of your calls from the Patriots week 3 loss to Pittsburgh.
(9:50) The crew gets into Read and React, including Sunday Night Football between the Chiefs and Giants and the Bears first win under Head Coach Ben Johnson.
(21:00) We go back and forth on whether you should feel positive or negative after the Patriots’ latest loss.
(32:48) We close out the hour questioning the decisions made throughout the game and whether the red Patriots uniforms are a bad omen.

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