Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Adley Rutschman traded to Red Sox // In-division first overall pick trades // Today’s Takeaway - 8/5 (Hour 4) Aug 05, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy filling in for Zo,
(10:17) We try to find out which No. 1 overall picks were traded in their division.
(22:11) Our last segment includes your lovely phone call.
(34:10) Today’s Takeaway.

Hard Knocks reactions // Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez contract talks // Steph Curry to Boston? - 8/5 (Hour 3) Aug 05, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy filling in for Zo, share their thoughts about Hard Knocks.
(08:00) We continue with our Hard Knocks reaction, examining Devon Witherspoon’s comments about his contract.
(19:15) The crew shares the latest on Christian Gonzalez’ contract situation.
(27:28) Hour No. 3 finishes with a discussion about Jayson Tatum playing golf with Steph Curry.

Red Sox beat the White Sox // Drake Maye is overrated?!? // Patriots are over hyped in 2026? - 8/5 (Hour 2) Aug 05, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy filling in for Zo, share more thoughts on the Red Sox while taking your phone calls.
(7:33) McCarthy explains why we are overrating Drake Maye.
(18:34) We continue debating if the Patriots are over hyped in 2026.
(29:06) Hour No. 2 finishes with more thoughts from McCarthy about if Maye is overrated.

Red Sox demolish the White Sox // Breslow’s trade deadline approach // Was Marcelo Mayer too entitled? - 8/5 (Hour 1) Aug 05, 2026

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(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Matt McCarthy filling in for Zo, start Wednesday’s show with their reaction to the Red Sox’ 14-2 win over the White Sox.
(9:05) We continue with our thoughts about Craig Breslow’s moves at MLB’s trade deadline.
(21:02) The crew continues by reacting to Adley Rutschman’s first public comments to the media.
(32:4 3) Hour No. 1 finishes with your wonderful phone calls about the Red Sox.

This or That // This or That Reaction // Today’s Takeaways - 8/4 (Hour 4) Aug 04, 2026

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(0:00) This or That
(12:45) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts on This or That.
(22:18) The crew stays on the phone lines for your thoughts, Zo lets a joke over his head, and they give their final thoughts on the Red Sox outlook post deadline.
(36:09) Today’s Takeaways

Dre’Mont Jones Joins the Show Live // Bad Look for BC // Gonzalez Contract Negotiations - 8/4 (Hour 3) Aug 04, 2026

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(00:00) Hour 3 begins with Dre’Mont Jones joining the show after Patriots training camp has wrapped up for the day, the guys talk with him about the role of PFF in today’s game and more.
(9:41) The guys reminisce on training camp memories of old and talk about the firing of longtime MBB announcers at the behest of a new head coach.
(28:06) Hour 3 wraps up with talk about Christian Gonzalez’s contract, the overlap between agents, and two GMs who are friendly. Plus, phone lines.

Do Baseball Prospects Pan Out? // Drake Maye’s View of the WR Room // Rodgers Goes at ESPN and Russini - 8/4 (Hour 2) Aug 04, 2026

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(00:00) Hour 2 starts with Beetle listing some of the best Red Sox prospects and the guys discuss what value they really have due to the low hit rate on top ranked talent.
(10:16) The crew talks about the interesting order that Drake Maye went when detailing the traits of each of his receivers, seemingly forgetting about Kayshon Boutte.
(23:49) The guys react to Aaron Rodgers’ shots at ESPN for its lack of Vrabel-Russini coverage yesterday on the Pat McAfee show.
(36:40) Practice reactions as the Patriots wrap up the day.

Adley Rutschman is Officially a Red Sox // Did Red Sox Overpay For Rutschman? // What Are Prospects Really Worth? - 8/4 (Hour 1) Aug 04, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Beetle and McKone begin the show talking about the Red Sox deadline, and they give their thoughts on whether or not the Sox overpaid for Adley. Beetle says he is just glad they did something.
(11:08) Zo, Beetle and McKone continue to analyze the trade deadline and whether Breslow overcompensated at the deadline in order to save his job.
(22:10) The crew talks about the upcoming concert at Gillette Stadium and the last time they truly enjoyed a halftime show. They also discuss that maybe the Red Sox were the clear winners in this trade.
(32:51) The guys react to Craig Breslow’s comments praising Marcelo Mayer while on his way out.

Prospect Price To Be Paid // What Other Trades Could The Red Sox Make? // Today’s Takeaways - 8/3 (Hour 4) Aug 03, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone continue to speculate on what prospects will be in the rumored deal for Orioles Catcher Adley Rutschman.
(11:20) The guys clear out the loaded phone lines. They still await confirmation on the potential Rutschman deal.
(22:40) Radio silence continues to deafen regarding the initial Adley Rutschman trade announcement to Boston.
(35:33) Today’s Takeaways

Jarren Duran’s Trade Value // Hypothetical Red Sox Trade Scenarios // Can Patriots Offense Play Faster? - 8/3 (Hour 2) Aug 03, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone begin to assess the play of Jarren Duran, following his latest antics a few days ago.
(9:07) The guys go to the phone lines to discuss everything Red Sox. Callers offer their own trade hypotheticals.
(20:25) The Patriots practice was moved indoors today. The fellas talk about the Patriots offense and their first week observations.
(31:16) Former Patriots WR, Ja’Lynn Polk has announced his retirement from the NFL at age 24. The panel reacts.