Zolak & Bertrand

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Dustin May Leads In Blowout Against Astros // Will Belichick Ever Get A Statue? // This or That! -8/13 (Hour 2) Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to the Red Sox 14-1 win against the Astros last night behind a strong outing from Dustin May; Padres manager Mike Shildt shuts down Red Sox cheating rumors.
(11:16) The crew weigh in on whether or not there should be a Bill Belichick statue at Gillette.
(22:16) The guys react to the touch more on Drake Maye and take calls and reactions.
(28:45) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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This or That Continued // Big Week For Drake Maye And The Patriots Offense // Mike Vrabel Meets With The Media - 8/13 (Hour 3) Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour taking calls and reactions on today’s This or That about being hunted by another human or having to hunt for a full year.
(7:26) The guys discuss Greg Bedard’s comments that this is a big week for the Patriots offense and Drake Maye as they gear up to face Minnesota.
(16:00) We tune into Mike Vrabel’s live press conference in Minnesota.
(29:48) The guys finish off the hour with our reactions to the Vrabel press conference.

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Will The Vikings Expose The Patriots? // Can Josh McDaniels Improve Drake Maye This Season? // Upcoming NFL Season - 8/13 (Hour 1) Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about our expectations for the Patriots joint practices with the Vikings beginning in Minnesota today.
(11:12) The guys discuss if we should be concerned about the Patriots offense yet or not.
(26:14) We discuss if Josh McDaniels will be able to elevate Drake Maye using what he’s learned from other QB’s like Mac Jones.
(35:17) The guys finish the hour taking calls and reactions from the past hour and discussing the upcoming NFL season.

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Barth-Tender Takeover// The Biggest Boston “What Ifs” In Sports // Today’s Takeaways- 8/12 (Hour 4) Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour with the Barth-tender takeover.
(11:06) The guys debate the biggest “what if” players in Boston sports of the 21st century.
(23:16) We finish the day with more calls and reactions.
(38:07) Today’s Takeaways.

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Zo FINALLY Watched ‘The Departed’ // What Is The Best Boston Movie? // Boston Movies Continued- 8/12 (Hour 3) Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour by Zo announcing that he finally watched ‘The Departed’ and gave his review.
(10:08) The guys take calls and reactions to this or that and ‘The Departed’.
(23:24) The crew continue their ‘The Departed’ talk and debate the best Boston movie.
(33:24) The guys finish off the hour continuing the debate on the best Boston movies.

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Mike Sandro’s QB Tiers As Drake Maye Is Ranked Low // Grousbeck No Longer Governor During Celtics Sale // This or That! -8/12 (Hour 2) Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to Mike Sandro’s QB tiers and if they agree/ disagree; Drake Maye ranked low.
(10:41) The crew talk about a new book about the Seahawks that discusses the Malcom Butler interception; should the Patriots defense be to blame for being in that position in the first place?
(22:03) The guys react to the news that Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor of Celtics during the sale.
(29:52) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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Garrett Crochet Roughed Up During Astros Game // How Do We Feel About IPads And AI In The Dugout? // Drake Maye’s Turnover Against The Commanders - 8/12 (Hour 1) Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about Garrett Crochet hitting a potential wall as the Red Sox fall to the Astros last night.
(9:45) The guys discuss the use of IPads in the dugout and how AI would come into play.
(21:47) We debate on if Kyle Dugger is fighting for a roster spot.
(32:31) The guys finish the hour talking about Drake Maye and if he will be the main factor in the team’s performance this season; discussing his turnover from Friday's game.

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Experiences With Sleep Paralysis // Joe Mazzulla Signs Extension // Today’s Takeaways- 8/11 (Hour 4) Aug 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the last hour touching on the Patriots roster and taking more calls and reactions on topics from the past hour.
(11:02) The guys discuss their takeaways from Friday’s preseason game and take more calls on experiences with sleep paralysis.
(23:58) We finish the day discussing Joe Mazzulla signing an extension with the Celtics; We take final calls and reactions from the show today.
(34:46) Today’s Takeaways.

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This or That Continued // Around The NFL // Mac Hollins Talks About Sleep Paralysis - 8/11 (Hour 3) Aug 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the third hour with more thoughts on today’s This or That of taking a shower only in the morning or at night.
(7:58) The guys take more calls and reactions to This or That.
(20:39) The crew goes Around the NFL discussing the news going on with different teams throughout the NFL.
(29:37) The guys finish off the hour talking about Mac Hollins and his comments about sleep paralysis on Instagram; We take calls and reactions to experiences of having the sleep paralysis phenomenon.

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Opponents Are Convinced the Red Sox Are Stealing Signs // Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles During Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Game // This or That! -8/11 (Hour 2) Aug 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour reacting to Tom Brady’s speech during the statue ceremony and if it was the last time Brady will be in Foxborough for a while.
(11:13) The crew touches on the Red Sox dropping 2 of 3 to the Padres over the weekend; Reports that opponents are convinced the Red Sox are stealing signs.
(23:14) The guys react to Mariano Rivera tearing his Achilles tendon during the Yankees’ Old Timers’ Day game and having to get surgery.
(32:46) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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