Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Will the Bruins have a captain in 2026? // Gillette Stadium field goal controversy // Today’s Takeaway - 9/2 (Hour 4) Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss what Bruins head coach Marco Sturm said about the idea of a Bruins captain.
(08:04) We take your phone calls on everything we’ve discussed so far.
(21:20) The gang explores a potential Gillette Stadium field goal advantage that has gone viral on social media.

Seattle travel tips // Patriots have a tough 2026 schedule // Bill Simmons betting scandal - 9/2 (Hour 3) Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand preview fun things to do in Seattle for Zo, who learns about the Pike Place Market.
(08:20) We break down the tough schedule for the Patriots in 2026.
(19:22) The crew mixes in your phone calls.
(29:35) Hour No. 3 wraps up with a reaction to the Bill Simmons story about proxy betting on FanDuel.

Mike Reiss joins the show // Reiss’ Big Thoughts // Latest on Christian Gonzalez deal - 9/2 (Hour 2) Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand welcome ESPN’s Mike Reiss to the show, discussing the Patriots captains in 2026.
(8:44) We continue with Reiss’ Big Thoughts about the Patriots ahead of their season opener a week from today.
(22:08) The crew takes your wonderful phone calls with Reiss.
(32:59) Hour No. 2 wraps up by diving into Christian Gonzalez

Red Sox loss to Mariners reaction // Trevor Story debate over? // Patriots captains conspiracy theory - 9/2 (Hour 1) Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Red Sox losing to the Mariners.
(10:31) We debate if the conversations about moving off Trevor Story are officially over.
(23:57) The crew reacts to the Patriots captains for the 2026 season.
(34:51) The first hour concludes with a conspiracy theory about whether the head coach of an NFL team picks the captains instead of the players.

Cereal, orange juice and breakfast thoughts // Your calls // Today’s Takeaway - 9/1 (Hour 4) Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue with This or That while mixing in your phone calls.
(12:28) Our last segment debates cereal, orange juice and other breakfast thoughts

David Andrews joins the show // Patriots recent draft class fails // Your reactions - 9/1 (Hour 3) Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand get David Andrews’ thoughts about Christian Gonzalez’s personal trainer, Coach Flight, interview with Felger and Mazz.
(15:49) We break down the Patriots’ recent draft classes.
(29:22) The crew mixes in your phone calls with David Andrews.
(40:21) We take your lovely phone calls.

Red Sox walk-off win reaction // Tip your hat to Trevor Story // Christian Gonzalez contract insight - 9/1 (Hour 1) Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Red Sox and Trevor Story walking off the Mariners.
(12:25) We continue with our thoughts about the Red Sox’s impressive win.
(23:17) The crew reacts to Christian Gonzalez’s personal trainer’s interview on Felger and Mazz.
(35:35) The first hour concludes with your wonderful phone calls.

Drake Maye and NFL QB rankings // Coach Flight and Christian Gonzalez // This or That! - 9/1 (Hour 2) Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand share their thoughts on Drake Maye and NFL quarterback rankings.
(10:06) We continue with more thoughts from Coach Flight’s, who is Christian Gonzalez’s personal trainer, interview with Felger and Mazz.
(23:22) The crew debates why the Christian Gonzalez deal is still ongoing.
(30:28) This or That!

Red Sox controversy? // Patriots depth concerns // Today’s Takeaway - 8/31 (Hour 4) Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand have a quick conversation about music before reacting to some Red Sox controversy.
(12:27) We debate whether the Patriots could be exposed by injuries in 2026.
(25:39) Today’s Takeaway.

Christian Gonzalez and Patriots contract issues // Why send down Mickey Gasper and Anthony Seigler? // Your calls - 8/31 (Hour 3) Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand take your wonderful phone calls on everything we’ve talked about so far.
(08:18) We continue with more thoughts about the Christian Gonzalez contract situation.
(15:54) The crew reacts to Mickey Gasper and Anthony Seigler being sent down to Triple-A Worcester.