Zolak & Bertrand

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Drake Maye/Offensive Line Performance // Area In Biggest Need Of Improvement - 9/22 (Hour 2) Sep 22, 2025

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(00:00) Former Patriots Center David Andrews Joins Zolak & Bertrand live in studio to discuss some of the good he saw from the Patriots yesterday.
(10:05) David Andrews gives his thoughts on the Patriots protection plan for Drake Maye and how he believes the offensive line played overall.
(23:25) We dive into the importance for this offense to be able to run the football as well as protecting the ball.
(31:35) Zo and Beetle end the hour with a “gift” for David Andrews.

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Patriots Blow It Against Steelers // Repeated Mistakes // Outlook Moving Forward - 9/22 (Hour 1) Sep 22, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show discussing the Patriots, their five turnovers, and all that went wrong in their week 3 loss to the Steelers.
(10:05) The crew dives into whether there were any positives to take from the week 3 defeat.
(21:15) We take your calls and reactions on all things Patriots from week 3 and moving forward.
(32:20) Zo and Beetle close the hour by discussing how Sunday’s loss should be viewed by Patriots fans.

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RJ Bell Joins The Show // Christian Gonzalez Is Questionable // Today’s Takeaways - 9/19 (Hour 4) Sep 19, 2025

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(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to discuss the best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season.
(10:35) The crew reacts to Christian Gonzalez being labeled as questionable ahead of Sunday.
(24:00) We finish up the day by talking with Kilian Holk before wrapping-up with more calls on the Patriots.
(33:15) Zo and Beetle end the show with Today’s Takeaways.

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Phil Perry Joins The Show // Christian Gonzalez’s Outlook // Mike Vrabel’s Sensitivity - 9/19 (Hour 3) Sep 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, look ahead to Steelers-Patriots on Sunday.
(9:00) The guys continue to go back and forth on Christian Gonzalez’s outlook for Sunday.
(22:51) We get Phil Perry’s outlook on whether Mike Vrabel has been sensitive with the media so far.
(32:20)The guys finish the hour with more thoughts on Patriots-Dolphins, being front-runners, and the identity of the Patriots going forward.

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Mike Vrabel On Soft Tissue Injuries // Red Sox Playoff Math // Read & React - 9/19 (Hour 2) Sep 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour by reacting to past Mike Vrabel comments on soft tissue injuries.
(13:20) Beetle breaks down the playoff math for the Red Sox.
(24:30) We dive into the storylines for Week 3 of the NFL season with Read & React.
(35:35) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with calls on everything from the day so far.

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Panic Time For The Red Sox // Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen // The Football Card - 9/19 (Hour 1) Sep 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to another disappointing series loss for the Red Sox.
() We go back and forth on whether Christian Gonzalez will play on Sunday and if the Patriots have handled his injury poorly.
() The crew questions what the ceiling of Drake Maye looks like and how his career compares to the early years of Josh Allen.
() We round out the hour with The Football Card.

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Curt Onalfo Joins The Show // David Pastrnak // Today’s Takeaways - 9/18 (Hour 4) Sep 18, 2025

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(00:00) New England Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo joins Zolak & Bertrand live to address the firing of former Head Coach Caleb Porter and the current state of the team.
(14:48) The crew questions whether this is the final season in the NFL with the “tush push.”
(23:33) We discuss the tendinitis and load management updates with Bruins Wing David Pastrnak and wrap things up with Today's Takeaways

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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Gonzo Injury Discussion // Drake Maye’s Ceiling - 9/18 (Hour 3) Sep 18, 2025

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(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live in studio to discuss the level of unhappiness for AJ Brown in Philadelphia.
(10:22) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on the Christian Gonzalez injury situation, is his status at all related to his contract?
(23:46) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions for Albert Breer.
(33:50) The crew ends the hour with Albert Breer’s thoughts on how to make things easier on Drake Maye and how he can reach his full potential.

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Don Sweeney’s Comments // Dan Orlovsky’s Praise For Drake Maye // Diggs Role In New England // AJ Brown Out In Philly? - 9/18 (Hour 2) Sep 18, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Bruin’s General Manager Don Sweeney’s comments on goalie Jeremy Swayman.
(9:29) Dan Orlovsky compared Drake Maye’s week 2 game vs Miami to some significant quarterbacks around the league, the crew reacts.
(20:30) We dive into how to get Pats wide receiver Stefon Diggs going within the offense.
(29:37) Zo and Beetle close out the hour discussing whether acquiring Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown is a realistic possibility for the Patriots, and should they? Also a special guest joins the show.

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Will Christian Gonzalez Play Sunday? // Red Sox Walk It Off And Cora’s Comments // Joe Mazzulla Dinner - 9/18 (Hour 1) Sep 18, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with the news of Christian Gonzalez not doing much at practice.
(13:34) We discuss the importance of last night’s walk off win for the Red Sox over the Athletics.
(21:43) The crew dives into Red Sox manager Alex Cora seemingly changing his stance on the Red Sox focusing on October just one game later.
(32:23) We round out the hour recapping Zo and Beetle’s dinner with Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, including an update on Jayson Tatum.

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