Zolak & Bertrand

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Red Sox Lose Series To Lowly Pirates // Gronk Gets The Call To The Patriots Hall // Mia Monday - 8/17 (Hour 2) Aug 17, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about the Red Sox weekend losing two out of three to the Pirates and what's going wrong. Also talking about Roman Anthony coming back and takes some calls.
(11:55) Zo and McKone continue taking callers' reactions. Breaking News: Rob Gronkowski will get inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. The date is set for November 7th.
(24:32) The guys reacting to the details McDaniels gave on the different skill sets of the guys in the Patriots wide receiver room and their thoughts.
(32:25) It’s Mia Monday!

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Witherspoon Resets CB Market // Time is Ticking on Gonzalez Deal // Patriots Expected To Be Contenders or Pretenders? - 8/17 (Hour 1) Aug 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and McKone open up the show talking about Devon Witherspoon signing a 4 year deal with the Seahawks and now all eyes are on Christian Gonzalez.
(10:55) The guys talk about what Jermy Fowler said with the latest reporting on Gonzalez as of yesterday morning and what they think about the Patriots first preseason game.
(23:19) The guys talking about the Kicker position and Andy Borregales missing three field goals against the colts.
(31:52) The guys talk about if the Patriots are going to be contenders for the playoffs this season.

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Baseball Movies // Fake Promo Friday - 8-14 (Hour 4) Aug 14, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, and McKone come back taking caller reactions and talking about sports movies.

(10:01) Beetle, and McKone continue taking caller reactions on the show.

(21:51) Continue taking calls on the Patriots, sports movies, and the Red Sox

(33:36) Fake Promo Friday

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Zolak Runs the Broadcast Booth // Red Sox Get Fields of Dreams...Not the All-Star Game - 8-14 (Hour 3) Aug 14, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, and McKone talk about Zolak on the broadcast last night and take calls about the Patriots game.

(15:29) The guys talk about the Field of Dreams game and the Boston Red Sox playing in this game in 2027 against the Kansas City Royals.They also talk about where the All Star game is going to be in the next couple years.

(23:49) The guys take calls on the Red Sox and Patriots.

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Red Sox Back in the Win Column // Celtics - 76ers Odd Scheduling - 8-14 (Hour 2) Aug 14, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, and McKone talk about the Red Sox ending their losing streak and how Peyton Tolle was amazing in the game.

(10:59) The guys talk about how Sam Kennedy says John Henry will never sell the Red Sox. Remembering our close friend and colleague Jeremy Conley.

(26:24) Beetle, and McKone talk about Jaylen Brown and the 76er’s not coming to Boston until January and talk more about the Celtics schedule.

(33:13) The lack of fan reaction from the Patriots preseason opener has been strange.

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Patriots - Colts Preseason Reaction - 8-14 (Hour 1) Aug 14, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, and McKone open up the show with the Patriots and Colts game last night and how Vrabel said Gonzalez isn’t playing because he is hurt.

(9:45) The guys continue talking about the Patriots and Andy Borregales and how many kicks he missed last night. Does Vrabel still believe in Borregales?

(21:37) The guys talk about Vrabels calling out Gabe Jacas publicly post game and the performance of Caleb Lomu.

(30:51) Beetle, and McKone talk about Tommy Devito’s performance last night during the Patriots preseason game as a backup quarterback.

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Vrabel Dodges Counseling Question. // Patriots Outlook. // Today’s Takeaways - 8/13 (Hour 4) Aug 13, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle and McKone discuss Vrabel sidestepping a question on his counseling, both think he is doing the right thing by avoiding it.They go to the phones for your thoughts.
(11:36) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts. They also talk about Paul George and his potential impact on the Celtics.
(22:37) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts and Zo calls in to talk about the preseason game.
(35:01) Today’s Takeaways

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This or That Thoughts. // Bleacher Reports Top Ten Most Stacked Rosters. // Celtics Tip-Off the NBA Season. - 8/13 (Hour 3) Aug 13, 2026

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(00:00) Hour 3 starts with Beetle and McKone going to the emails and phone lines for your thoughts.
(11:26) The guys discuss the jam packed WR room for the Pats, Boutte situation, and the offensive line. They also delve into the top ten most stacked teams in the NFL from Bleacher Report.
(21:43) Beetle and McKone react to the Celtics mid afternoon start and say the early start in the states is because they want to be in primetime in Europe.
(29:29) The guys talk about the NBA’s holiday schedule and the Celtics getting snubbed. Beetle says that we should not have as many games on Christmas day.

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Keep Your Peepers Peeled. // Garret Whitlock heads to the IL. // This Or That. 8/13 (Hour 2) Aug 13, 2026

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(00:00) Hour 2 begins with Beetle and McKone talking about what they are keeping their eyes on in tonight's preseason matchup between the Patriots and the Colts. McKone and Beetle go back and forth on the importance of a backup QB.
(11:02) Breaking News live as the Red Sox move Whitlock to the IL with elbow inflammation. The guys discuss the options now for the Red Sox in the bullpen.
(23:14) Beetle and McKone finish talking about Hurley’s things to watch in tonight's preseason opener.
(27:57) This or That.

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The Red Sox lose their 5th Straight. // The Fourth Out Rule - A Breakdown // Gonzo Could be Looking for a $30 Million AAV - 8/13 (Hour 1) Aug 13, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the show with the Red Sox dreadful last five games. Beetle and McKone take turns presenting the glass half full and glass half empty arguments.
(10:46) The guys react to Jomboy Media breaking down the fourth out play with lip reading and a detailed explanation of the rule.
(26:29) Phil Perry has a theory on what Christian Gonzalez is looking for in his new contract as a salary cap raise looms. Beetle and McKone discuss whether or not Gonzo is worthy of resetting the CB market.
(36:00) Beetle and McKone discuss the latest from Mike Reiss on the Gonzo contract and the Patriots avoidance of paying blue chip talent that they draft.

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