Zolak & Bertrand

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Does Breslow Deserve More Credit For The Red Sox Success This Season? // Mike Vrabel Presser // Christian Gonzalez Injury Concern - 9/1 (Hour 2) Sep 01, 2025

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - continue the discussion on the Red Sox. Lucas Giolito credits a change in his mechanics that has led to his success this season. Does Craig Breslow deserve more credit for the Red Sox being in playoff position?

(17:00) Mike Vrabel Press Conference

(31:04) McCarthy & Anderson react to Vrabel's comments on their Cornerback depth. With Christian Gonzalez hamstring injury lingering, how concerned should the Patriots be?

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Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson in on Labor Day // Payton Tolle: Story of the Weekend // Should Cora Have Left Tolle in the 6th? - 9/1 (Hour 1) Sep 01, 2025

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand on Labor Day - begin the program by breaking down the weekend that was between the Red Sox and Pirates. Red Sox were able to salvage the final game and avoid a sweep. Jarren Duran hits his first career Inside-The-Park HR in the win on Sunday. Rookie hurler Payton Tolle was the story of the weekend.

(13:35) Payton Tolle makes his MLB debut. The 22-year old dazzles in a no decision effort vs Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Friday night.

(25:23) Craig Breslow comments on Walker Buehler's outright release. McCarthy deciphers the Breslow speak and translates the commentary into layman's terms.

(34:03) McCarthy & Anderson highlight Payton Tolle's debut performance. Did Alex Cora falter in leaving the rookie Pitcher in the game too long?

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Thoughts On Peppers Release // Zoverdrive With Paul Perillo // Fake Promo Friday - 8/29 (Hour 4) Aug 29, 2025

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(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the last hour by giving more thoughts on Peppers being released and what that means moving forward.
(9:43) Zoverdrive with Paul Perillo.
(21:02) We finish the day with calls and reactions.
(21:13) Fake Promo Friday.

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This Or That Continued // Concerns With Gonzalez? // Breaking News: Jabrill Peppers Released By Patriots - 8/29 (Hour 3) Aug 29, 2025

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(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the third hour with this or that, continued.
(14:39) The guys talk about their concerns with Christian Gonzalez and his injuries coming into the season; Jabrill Peppers released by Patriots news.
(28:28) The guys give their reactions to the breaking news of Jabrill Peppers release.
(37:57) We finish the hour with calls and reactions to the Jabrill Peppers news.

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Peyton Trolle Making Red Sox Debut Tonight // Mo Lewis Says Jets Fans Blame Him For Jets Dynasty // This or That! - 8/29 (Hour 2) Aug 29, 2025

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(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the second hour talking about Peyton Tolle making his debut tonight for the Red Sox against Paul Skenes.
(13:01) We continue to talk about the Red Sox and what their biggest concern is over the stretch as well as home field advantage.
(22:56) The crew give their thoughts on Mo Lewis saying Jets fans blame him for the Patriots dynasty because of his hit on Bedsoe.
(31:55) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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Micah Parsons Traded To Packers For 4 Years $188 Million // Thoughts On Current Patriots Roster // Patriots Offensive Line And Wide Receivers Should Be 70% Better - 8/29 (Hour 1) Aug 29, 2025

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(00:00) McKone & Paul Perillo start the show by reacting to Micah Parsons being traded to the Packers for 4 years and $188 million.
(12:37) The crew debate if the Patriots could have made a trade for Parsons and what that could have looked like.
(23:06) We dive into our thoughts on the current Patriots 53 man roster.
(34:59) We finish the hour with thoughts on Curran and Perry’s comments on how the Patriots offensive line and wide receiver group will be at least 70% better this year.

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Blame For Cole Strange // “America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” Review // Today’s Takeaway - 8/28 (Hour 4) Aug 28, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by looking back on the Cole Strange pick and where the blame for it deserves to go.
() The guys give their review on “America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys”
() We finish the day by debating the Patriots' shot at winning a Super Bowl this season.
() Today’s Takeaway.

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Does This Team Miss Rafael Devers? // Still A Year Away? // Caleb Porter Joins The Show - 8/28 (Hour 3) Aug 28, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by discussing whether this team misses Rafael Devers and the outlook for the Patriots.
(11:45) The guys go back and forth on the odds of Payton Tolle starting Friday night.
(24:45) We question whether the Patriots are a year away from being in the mix and decide which new HC in the NFL is set up for success.
(35:15) We finish the hour with Revolution HC Caleb Porter joining the show to discuss the state of his team, the importance of a metric like expected goals, and their upcoming matchup against Charlotte FC.

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Dondero Lowers His Win Total // Jakobi Meyers Being Overrated? // This or That! - 8/28 (Hour 2) Aug 28, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone and Mark Dondero in, touch on Dondero lowering his win total for the Patriots.
(10:25) We continue to argue whether Jakobi Meyers is overrated and if the Patriots should make a deal for him.
(21:36) The crew deciphers what is the biggest question mark for the Patriots this season.
(31:36) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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Red Sox Come From Behind // Outlook For The Playoffs // More Urgency? - 8/28 (Hour 1) Aug 28, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Tim McKone and Mark Dondero holding it down, start the show by reacting to the Red Sox comeback win against the Orioles last night.
(13:30) The crew goes back and forth on the outlook for the Red Sox in the playoffs.
(24:00) We dive into whether the current state of the Red Sox makes it clear that the front office should have had more urgency.
(35:37) We finish the hour by discussing whether Payton Tolle could be an option for the Red Sox sooner than later.

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