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**Zolak & Bertrand**

Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Zolak & Bertrand, updated weekdays. Listen to Zo & Beetle live every weekday from 10am-2pm ET on Boston’s Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Latest Episodes:

Patriots Practice Thoughts // Chisholm Speaks // Today’s Takeaway - 8/19 (Hour 4) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) The guys give some leftover thoughts from Patriots practice.

(12:50) Zo and Beetle react to Bill Chisholm’s comments about how he needed to be “convinced” to trade Jaylen Brown.

(28:15) The interns have taken over the show. The guys also continue talking about Gonzalez’s contract.

(35:59) Today’s Takeaway.

Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.

For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

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40 NFL Teams? // Taking Your Calls // Kevin Byard Joins The Show - 8/19 (Hour 3) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Mike Florio saying he wouldn’t be surprised if there are eventually 40 NFL teams, with an entire division made up of international teams.

(12:15) The guys take your calls.

(19:51) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by Patriots safety Kevin Byard.

Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.

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Sox Offense Explodes Again // Story’s Rehab Not Going Well // Is Preseason Football Dead? - 8/19 (Hour 2) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zo and Beetle react to another Red Sox blowout win, including Adley Rutschman’s first homer in Boston. Also, Roman Anthony had himself a nice debut in Portland.

(10:50) The guys react to Trevor Story’s rough rehab start last night.

(23:28) Zo and Beetle take your calls on the Red Sox and Patriots.

(33:49) The guys talk about whether or not preseason football is dead.

Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.

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Patriots Ready For Joints With Eagles // Big Week For Campbell? // Practice Kicks Off - 8/19 (Hour 1) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zo and Beetle kick off the first day of joint practices between the Patriots and Eagles down at Gillette Stadium. They recap what they’re hoping to see out of New England over the next two days.

(12:21.65) The guys react to Alex Barth claiming that this will be a big week for Will Campbell. Does the second-year left tackle need to have a strong week against the Eagles?

(23:34.59) Zo and Beetle talk about when the Christian Gonzalez deal needs to get done. They also react to the start of practice, with Pop Douglas flashing in 1-on-1s.

(34:38.30) Zo was the victim of a fake AI story on Facebook.

Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.

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Make Preseason Great Again // Predicting The Next Bruins Captain // Today’s Takeaways - 8/18 (Hour 4) Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone react to Tom Brady’s Instagram post regarding the NFL Preseason and how it’s become irrelevant.
(9:33) The guys discuss Cam Neely’s comments on naming a captain for next season.
(27:24) A lightning round of callers on everything discussed during the show.
(36:04) Today’s Takeaways

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This or That Reaction // Gonzalez Absent at Gillette Stadium // Ranking NFL Fan Markets - 8/18 (Hour 3) Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone go to the phone lines for plenty of reaction to This or That. Epic callers back-to-back-to-back.
(12:48) The callers continue to dominate the show with their off the rails reaction to This or That.
(24:24) Beetle provides an update on Christian Gonzalez and his continued absence from Gillette Stadium.
(33:11) The guys react to Nielsen's ratings for NFL fan markets and ranks them.

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Getting Back To The Negotiating Table // Projecting The Patriots Record in 2026 // This or That - 8/18 (Hour 2) Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone continue to field calls on Red Sox reaction and Gonzalez’ contract situation. Jake in Boston was featured in the news and calls into the show.
(8:39) Phil Perry breaks down the contract extension that Devon Witherspoon signed and compares it to Trent McDuffie’s CB resetting contract signed last season. The guys continue their discussion on the potential Gonzalez extension and the difference between Gonzalez and Witherspoon.
(19:04) Bert Breer doesn't think too highly of the Patriots in 2026. The guys react to his predictions and commentary surrounding the Patriots.
(27:58) This or That

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Beetle in Attendance for Red Sox Blowout Over D-Backs // Do The Red Sox Have a Trevor Story Problem? // How Do The Patriots and Gonzalez Bridge The Gap? - 8/18 (Hour 1) Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone begin the program by commenting on the Red Sox blowout win vs the Diamondbacks. Beetle was in attendance at Fenway Park to witness a historic Red Sox win.
(12:22) The guys react to Chad Tracy laying out the rehab assignments for Trevor Story and Roman Anthony. Beetle proclaims that the Red Sox have a Trevor Story problem.
(24:24) Beetle gives his reaction to the Devon Witherspoon extension. How do the Patriots and Gonzalez bridge the gap to get the deal done?
(35:26) The guys go to the phone lines for their thoughts on the Red Sox and Patriots.

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Stevens Elaborates on Jaylen Brown Trade // Gonzalez Not Present For Today’s Practice // Today’s Takeaways - 8/17 (Hour 4) Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak and McKone discuss what Brad Stevens had to say about the Jaylen Brown trade in the Youtube series put out by the Celtics.
(10:50) The guys reset their thoughts on the Christian Gonzalez contract situation. Vrabel reports that Gonzalez was not present at Gillette Stadium for today’s practice.
(25:20) The guys take calls on all things discussed today.
(35:26) Today’s Takeaways

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Caleb Williams Over Drake Maye? // The AJ Brown Effect on Pass Protection // Foreigner When It Comes To Music - 8/17 (Hour 3) Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Scott Zolak and Tim McKone react to comments made by Mike Sando projecting Caleb Williams to have a better career than Drake Maye.
(12:25) The guys break down comments by Chris Broussard regarding AJ Brown’s effect on Drake Maye. Zo goes off the rails after becoming distracted by McKone’s lack of musical awareness.
(21:25) Zolak continues to harp on Tim McKone’s musical knowledge. The guys take calls.
(28:50) Tweets on the Patriots and talking about how the Patriots will host a joint practice for the Eagles this week.

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