Zolak & Bertrand

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Gameday Takeaways For The Patriots // Red Sox Sweep Devers, Giants Out of Fenway // Mia Monday - 8/24 (Hour 2) Aug 24, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about takeaways from the Eagles vs Patriots on Thursday.
(10:15) Zolak, Beetle and McKone talk about the Red Sox sweeping Devers and the Giants and how the games went.
(24:19) The guys talk about Devers being booed on his return to Fenway. They also took callers' reactions.
(33:24) It’s Mia Monday!

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Vrabel Calls Out Patriots Depth // How Deep Are The Patriots? // Will Gonzalez Budge Off Asking Price? - 8/24 (Hour 1) Aug 24, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Beetle and McKone open up the show talking about Vrabel saying the Patriots are not a deep team during the postgame and that's why starters aren’t playing.
(10:41) The guys talk about Giardi’s insight on the critical depth comments from Vrabel and what they think.
(21:57) The guys talk about Eliot Wolf on the game broadcast discussing the Christian Gonzalez negotiations.
(33:50) Zolak, Beetle and McKone talk about Perry’s insights on the Gonzalez contract situation during Patriots pregame with McKone and Gasper.

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Ethan Kohler Joins the Show // Fake Promo Friday - 8-21 (Hour 4) Aug 21, 2026

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(0:00) Zo and McKone have an interview with Revs defender Ethan Kohler.

(10:11) Zo and McKone quiz Mia on cities in Massachusetts.

(23:02) Taking calls.

(32:22) Fake Promo Friday

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Patriots Eagles Preseason // Drake Maye Top 100 Ranking - 8-21 (Hour 3) Aug 21, 2026

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(0:00) Zo and McKone talk with Barth about Patriots players and how they are doing in the preseason.

(9:58) The guys open up talking about concerts then go to callers questions to ask Alex Barth.

(28:46) The guys talk about Drake Maye being ranked 11th in the NFL’s Top 100 in 2026. They also take callers' reactions.

(35:31) The guys continue taking caller reactions.

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Rafael Devers Return // Alex Barth Joins the Show - 8-21 (Hour 2) Aug 21, 2026

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(0:00) Zo and McKone talk about the Red Sox and Devers returning to Fenway and what kind of reception he will get from the fans.

(11:18) The guys continue talking about the Red Sox and Shaughnessy advocates for interim tag to be off Tracy.

(19:33) Zo and McKone are joined by Alex Barth to talk about the Patriot and Eagles joint practice the past two days and the expectations for the Patriots.

(32:31) The guys continue talking about the Patriots with Barth and the wide receivers.

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Patriots Set to Exceed Expectations? // NFL Players Going Back to College - 8-21 (Hour 1) Aug 21, 2026

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(0:00) Zolak and McKone open up the show with the Patriots exceeding expectations in joint practice with the Eagles in joint practice and how Curran set a low bar for them. Also how Curran was blown away with their expectation.

(10:56) The guys continue talking about the Patriots and how the Patriots run defense looks after joint practice with Eagles. They also take a look at the PFF rankings.

(23:45) The guys talk about Riddick talking about being a better team this season and being the team to beat in the division. They also took callers' reactions.

(34:06) Zo and McKone talk about the NCAA transfer portal in football and how some players are asking to get cut right now instead of getting two weeks from now so they can go play in college.

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Little League World Series // Shady L.A. Owner // Today’s Takeaway - 8/20 (Hour 4) Aug 20, 2026

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(00:00) The guys react to Bridgewater falling in the LLWS to New Jersey last night.

(9:23) Zo and Beetle talk about the developing situation surrounding Mark Walter and the Lakers and Dodgers.

(24:53) The crew takes your calls to wrap up training camp down at Gillette. Today’s Takeaways.

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Patriots Wrap Up Practice // Drake Maye Press Conference // This or That - 8/20 (Hour 3) Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the end of Patriots practice, and Big Dom is running around Foxboro like he owns the place.

(8:56) Listen live to Drake Maye’s press conference following joint practice with the Eagles.

(20:19) Zo and Beetle react to the Red Sox dropping the series finale against Arizona, including Mickey Gasper’s big stretch

(32:39) Private jets or helicopters?

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Albert Breer Joins The Show // What’s Gonzalez’s Status? // Circumventing The Cap - 8/20 (Hour 2) Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by SI’s Bert Breer.

(10:47.68) Breer continues the discussion with Zo and Beetle. What is Breer hearing about Gonzalez’s contract negotiations?

(25:50) 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.

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Which Unit Has Been More IMPRESSIVE? // A.J. Brown Shows Out Against Eagles // Which Rebuild Was Better? - 8/20 (Hour 1) Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zo and Beetle kick off the second day of joint practices between the Patriots and Eagles down at Gillette Stadium. Will today’s practice be just as physical as Wednesday’s? They also discuss which unit, offense or defense, has been more impressive so far in camp.

(13:26.74) The guys react to A.J. Brown’s day against the Eagles on Wednesday.

(26:08.99) Zo and Beetle talk about whether the Seahawks or Patriots have done their rebuild better. The Seahawks have shown a willingness to pay their top players, while the Patriots have not.

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