Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Brad Stevens On Jaylen Brown // Mike Vrabel Speaks With Media // Alex Cora Missing Last Night - 5/20 (Hour 2) May 20, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by continuing to touch on everything from Hour 1.
(8:18) We react to Brad Stevens’ comments about Jaylen Brown’s role on next year’s team.
(15:30) The guys decipher Mike Vrabel’s comments live from OTAs.
(20:20) We finish up the hour by touching on Alex Cora missing last night’s Red Sox game.

Bruins Extend Don Sweeney // Bill Belichick, Engaged // Brad Stevens On The Future - 5/20 (Hour 1) May 20, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by discussing Brad Stevens’ comments yesterday before reacting to Don Sweeney’s extension with the Bruins.
(17:00) We continue our conversation on the future of the Bruins with Don Sweeney running the show.
(26:05) The crew reacts to the news of Bill Belichick potentially being engaged to his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson.
(33:00) We finish the hour with calls on the Bruins, Celtics, and Bill Belichick allegedly being engaged.

Celtics To Be Dismantled? // Game 6 No-Show // Today’s Takeaway - 5/19 (Hour 4) May 19, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by listening to Chris Mannix’s reasoning for why the Celtics could be dismantled.
(12:15) We touch on why the Celtics didn’t show up for Game 6 whatsoever.
(26:19) The guys look ahead to OTAs and Ramon Vazquez managing the Red Sox tonight.
(36:14) Today’s Takeaway.

McKone’s Music Minute // Soft Landing For The Mike Vrabel Era // Bill Belichick Clarifies Jordan Hudson Situation - 5/19 (Hour 3) May 19, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by touching on Morgan Wallen’s new album with more thoughts on the Celtics mixed in.
(9:30) We touch on Mike Florio and Chris Simms saying the Patriots have a soft landing for the start of the Mike Vrabel era.
(19:30) The crew goes back and forth on Bill Belichick’s most recent interview with Ryan Clark about his relationship with Jordan Hudson and coaching at UNC.
(30:00) We finish the hour by touching on a few different pieces of NFL news.

Alex Cora Missing Tonight’s Game // Another Rough Red Sox Weekend // Forged In Foxboro Episode 1 - 5/19 (Hour 2) May 19, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to Alex Cora missing tonight’s game for his daughter’s graduation.
(11:00) The crew goes back and forth on the Red Sox dropping 2 out of 3 to the Braves.
(23:00) The guys take calls on both the Red Sox and Celtics.
(32:10) We give a review of the first episode of Forged In Foxboro.

Celtics Eliminated By Knicks // Did We Overrate The Celtics? // Jaylen Brown’s Knee Injury - 5/19 (Hour 1) May 19, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by reacting to the Celtics being eliminated by the Knicks.
(14:34) We debate if the Celtics quit in this series and Scal’s criticism about the series as a whole.
(23:04) We break down Eddie House saying the Celtics got too comfortable against the Knicks.
(33:40) We finish the hour by examining Jaylen Brown’s torn meniscus and what it means for the Celtics next season.

Question of The Day // Zoverdrive // Fake Promo Friday- 5/16 (Hour 4) May 16, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by continuing to dive into their question of the day.
(12:15) Zoverdrive, where Zo takes control of the show.
(26:19) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.
(36:14) Fake Promo Friday’s.

13 Wins For The Patriots? // The Celtics Will Go As Far As Brown Takes Them // Expectations For The Patriots - 5/16 (Hour 2) May 16, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to a Patriots beat writer predicting the Patriots to win 13 games this season.
(10:29) Explaining why the Celtics are going as far as Jaylen Brown takes them.
(22:04) Debating if expectations for the Patriots are out of control.
(29:06) Zo rants about sharks.

Can Celtics Force a Game 7? // Celtics a Better Matchup Without Tatum // Chisholm’s Plans - 5/16 (Hour 1) May 16, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by questioning if the Celtics can force a game 7.
(11:48) Debating if the Celtics are a better matchup for the Knicks without Jayson Tatum in the lineup.
(23:29) Discussing how new Celtics owner, Bill Chisholm, will shape the Celtics roster going forward.
(32:44) Questioning if the Knicks should fear coming back to Boston for a game 7.

Eliot Wolf Not Going Anywhere? // Should Drake Maye Run More? // Today’s Takeaways - 5/15 (Hour 4) May 15, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by reacting to Albert Breer’s comments about Eliot Wolf’s future with the Patriots.
(15:00) We touch on Drew Bledsoe saying Drake Maye should run more next season.
(22:00) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.
(33:17) Today’s Takeaways.