Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

McKone’s Worst Take Yet // Beetle’s Childhood Pool Story // Today’s Takeaways - 7/15 (Hour 4) Jul 15, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour continuing to break down the towel debate at the pool.
(8:11) Beetle tells his childhood story involving a pool and a towel.
(22:11) We finish the days with everything from This or That, to Jim Rice, and the state of the Red Sox.
(34:45) Today’s Takeaways.

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Roman Anthony And Marcelo Mayer’s Adventures // Excited For Caitlin Clark? // McKone’s Pool Debate - 7/15 (Hour 3) Jul 15, 2025

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour by continuing their conversation on Jim Rice’s comments about The Big 3.
(15:00) The crew breaks down their excitement for the Connecticut Sun going up against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on the Sports Hub tonight.
(25:05) The guys react to Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony being filmed in public multiple times over the last few days.
(33:11) We finish the hour breaking down McKone’s pool debate.

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Red Sox To The World Series? // The Chase For Joe Ryan // This or That! - 7/15 (Hour 2) Jul 15, 2025

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(00:00)Beetle and McKone start the second by reacting to Jeff Passan saying the Red Sox could make the World Series with the addition of a #2 starter.
(11:39) The crew talks about what it will take for the Red Sox to land Joe Ryan and if they could settle for less.
(21:39) We touch on Jim Rice’s comments about The Big 3.
(32:00) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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HR Derby Was A Flop // How To Fix It // Broadcast Changes? - 7/15 (Hour 1) Jul 15, 2025

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(00:00)Beetle and McKone start the day by breaking down why the Home Run Derby was a flop.
(12:15) The crew goes back and forth with callers who were also disappointed by last night’s product.
(21:15) We decipher what changes MLB could make to the derby and whether the old format makes more sense at this point.
(31:45) The guys finish the hour with their best idea yet to fix the HR derby.

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Should We Be Disappointed With This Year’s HR Derby And All-Star Game?// How Can The Red Sox Continue With This Turnaround? // Today’s Takeaways - 7/14 (Hour 4) Jul 14, 2025

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the final hour talking more about the HR Derby and the All-star Game and how they seem to be going downhill with this year’s lineup; How can the Red Sox prevent a 2nd half slump?
(13:14) The crew takes more calls and reactions from topics discussed on the show today.
(26:13) The guys discuss the Red Sox and their turnaround and what they need to do to keep it going; How much credit does Alex Bregman deserve?
(38:53) Today’s Takeaways.

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Are The Patriots Lacking Elite Talent? // Mike Florio Thinks Pats Could Win A Playoff Game // Patriots All-Time Players Graphic Causes Stir Online - 7/14 (Hour 3) Jul 14, 2025

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the top of the third hour by taking more calls and reactions to today’s This or That on whether we would relive our favorite movie or sporting event.
(7:30) The guys touch on ESPN’s NFL Top 10 lists and if any Patriots players have the chance to crack it next year.
(20:08) The crew discusses Mike Florio’s comments on the Patriots and that they could win a playoff game or two if they manage to sneak into the playoffs; Are the Patriots getting too much respect from the national media?
(30:56) We finish the hour talking about the Patriots all-time players tier graphic and the stir it has caused so far online.

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Hunter Dobbins Suffers Season-Ending Injury // Will A Jarren Duran Trade Happen Before The Deadline? // This or That! - 7/14 (Hour 2) Jul 14, 2025

Show notes

(00:00)Beetle and McKone start the second hour by discussing Hunter Dobbins season-ending ACL injury on Friday night; Do the Red Sox need to strike a deal in order to keep their momentum after the break?
(13:11) The crew talks about the Home Run Derby tonight and their thoughts on the lineup; When will Fenway Park see the ASG again?
(25:24) We touch on if the Red Sox are likely to make a trade with Jarren Duran before the deadline.
(33:07) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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Red Sox Win 10th Game In A Row // Who’s Responsible For The Red Sox Success? // Should A Trade Be Made For Joe Ryan? - 7/14 (Hour 1) Jul 14, 2025

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(00:00)Beetle and McKone start the day by reacting to the Red Sox continuing their win streak with a sweep against the Rays heading into the All-Star break.
(12:16) The guys touch on who should be credited for the success of the Red Sox, Alex Cora or Alex Bregman?
(22:51) The crew discusses if the team can keep the momentum going into the All-star break; We take caller reactions on the Red Sox and what’s driving their success.
(31:41) The guys finish the hour by touching on what a potential trade for RHP Joe Ryan could look like; Red Sox have a 56% chance of making the playoffs right now.

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Zover Drive // Fake Promo Friday // Your Calls and Reaction 7/11 (Hour 4) Jul 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue by questioning why names are spelt differently, even evaluating the origins of each name.
(8:32) Zo takes over the show for Zover Drive, presenting his favorite memories from 7/11.
(20:31) We finish the day with your lovely phone calls about everything we’ve talked about today.
(32:14) Fake Promo Fridays.

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Best Spin-Offs // Najee Harris Firework Incident // This or That! - 7/11 (Hour 2) Jul 11, 2025

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(00:00)Zolak and McKone start the second hour by going through some of the best spin-offs, with the Office about to have a new one.
(11:30) The crew continues to take calls on the Red Sox and the best spin-offs in entertainment history.
(23:30) We touch on Najee Harris’ firework incident that Adam Schefter reported yesterday.
(31:20) We finish the hour playing This or That!

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