Zolak & Bertrand

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Brooklyn Raines Joins The Show // Christian Gonzalez’s Contract // Today’s Takeaway - 8/26 (Hour 4) Aug 26, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone are joined by New England Revolution midfielder Brooklyn Raines.

(14:06) The guys continue the discussion surrounding Christian Gonzalez. Do the Patriots think they would be OK with trading Gonzalez?

(24:12) Taking your calls.

(35:54) Today’s Takeaway.

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Taking Your Calls // Ryan Cowden Speaks // Red Sox Playoff Odds - 8/26 (Hour 3) Aug 26, 2026

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(00:00) The guys listen to old Boston news intros, and take your calls on the Red Sox.

(8:11) Beetle and McKone react to Ryan Cowden’s press conference about Kayshon Boutte.

(20:41) Beetle and McKone look at the updated playoff odds for the Red Sox.

(28:28) Taking your calls on the Red Sox.

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Roman Anthony In Worcester // World Series Bound? // Wishing For Fall - 8/26 (Hour 2) Aug 26, 2026

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(00:00) Bertrand and McKone react to Roman Anthony hitting a home run in Worcester. Is the Red Sox outfielder nearing a return as Boston prepares for a big series against the Yankees.

(6:06) Are the Red Sox capable of making a run to the World Series.

(17:53) Zo and Beetle talk about the ownership situation going on in LA, as well as the NBA not finding any evidence against the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Could the Celtics and Bill Chisholm still have found a way to pay Jaylen Brown.

(29:44) Beetle is wishing for Fall and cooler weather.

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Gonzalez Frustrated With Negotiations // Why Don’t Patriots Want To Pay Gonzalez // Duran’s Grand Slam - 8/26 (Hour 1) Aug 26, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone react to yesterday’s Christian Gonzalez press conference after the star corner said he was "frustrated" with his negotiations with the Patriots.

(10:40) The guys discuss why the Patriots are seemingly unwilling to meet Gonzalez’s asking price.

(24:05) Beetle and McKone take your calls on the Gonzalez negotiations.

(38:24) The Red Sox once again come through with another win in extras as Jarren Duran hits a grand slam in the 11th. Beetle’s guy, Mickey Gasper, delivered two home runs last night.

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Forecasting The Next NFL Hall of Fame Class // Eliot Wolf Press Conference // Today’s Takeaways - 8/25 (Hour 4) Aug 25, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Betrand and McKone comment on elite song introductions, inspired by Zo’s daughter’s upcoming wedding. Plus, songs that take left turns and sound like different tracks altogether.
(7:03) The guys forecast the next set of NFL Hall of Famers. They explore the possibility of Kraft and Belichick entering the Hall of Fame together.
(21:48) Eliot Wolf Press Conference LIVE dip-in
(31:44) Today’s Takeaways

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Injured Red Sox Returning Soon // Kayshon Boutte's Market Value // What Version of Gonzalez Do The Patriots Get? - 8/25 (Hour 3) Aug 25, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone start the hour by discussing the rehabbing Red Sox set to return from injury soon. How should the Red Sox handle and incorporate Story, Anthony and IKF back into the lineup?
(12:52) Beetle boasts about negotiating an off day for co-host Zo. They recap some of their favorite interns. Christian Gonzalez returns to practice.
(22:23) The guys react to comments made by Tom Curran and Phil Perry on the latest on the Christian Gonzalez contract situation.
(31:33) The crew react to Alex Barth's commentary surrounding the Kayshon Boutte trade.

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Can Red Sox Build a Bridge to September For Trevor Story? // Closing The Celtics Window // This or That - 8/25 (Hour 2) Aug 25, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone continue to talk Red Sox before going to the callers. How do the Red Sox handle the returning injured players?
(10:35) The panel reacts to Danny Parkins and Eric Mangini’s back-and-forth exchange on Mike Vrabel’s depth comments he made postgame.
(21:47) Jayson Tatum’s father spoke on The Ultimate Dads Unplugged and doesn’t have flattering things to say about the Celtics roster.
(28:44) This or That

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Reaction To Underwhelming Boutte Trade Return // Making Sense of Boutte Deal From Patriots Perspective // The Gritty and Ballsy Red Sox - 8/25 (Hour 1) Aug 25, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone give their instant reaction to the Kayshon Boutte trade dump to the Houston Texans.
(12:01) More reaction and vitriol towards the Boutte trade. Beetle declares the deal a salary dump. The callers weigh in.
(24:27) Continued Kayshon Boutte trade fallout. How does the Patriots WR room adjust to missing Boutte on the depth chart?
(32:40) The Red Sox go streaking again as they win their 4th straight in comeback fashion over the Miami Marlins.

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NFL Press Box Food Spread Rankings // Good Ol'e Chicago Donnybrook // Today’s Takeaways - 8/24 (Hour 4) Aug 24, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Beetle and McKone break down a list of the NFL Press Box Food Spread Rankings. Where do the Patriots rank on this list? Zolak gives his personal testimony.
(15:08) The Executive Producer for the Patriots Radio Broadcasts, Marc Cappello joins the program impromptu to offer his input on the NFL Stadium’s food ranking list.
(24:29) The guys are off the rails with talk of resumes and stadium brawls in Chicago. To the phone lines before takeaways.
(35:01) Today’s Takeaways

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Potential Framework For Gonzalez Deal // Patriots Sign P Matt Haack // Deshaun Watson Named Starting QB For Browns - 8/24 (Hour 3) Aug 24, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Beetle and McKone begin the hour with a Patriots reset. The Punter Bryce Baringer gets injured during the game, plus commentary on the Christian Gonzalez potential deal and its framework.
(12:35) Behren Morton punted in mop up duty for the injured Bryce Baringer. The Patriots have signed veteran Punter, Matt Haack to the squad. The guys give their thoughts and continue to take calls.
(22:27) The guys react to Deshaun Watson’s postgame remarks directed towards Browns fans. Watson is named the Week 1 starting QB for the Browns.
(32:54) Zolak gets ready to embark to Cleveland to call the Patriots final preseason game of the year. The guys take calls on everything discussed.

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