Zolak & Bertrand

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LeBron James Signs With Philly // What is LeBron James’ Legacy? // Is LeBron Ring Chasing By Signing With 76ers? - 7/24 (Hour 3) Jul 24, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about LeBron signing with the 76ers and the fallout from it.
(16:02) Zo and McCarthy discuss LeBron's tweet after he signed with the 76ers and what they think.
(24:56) The callers weigh in on LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
(34:24) More reaction from the LeBron James signing to Philly. Are you shocked that LeBron chose to sign with the Sixers?

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Concerns With Drake Maye // Scott Zolak For President // Mike Vrabel Press Conference - 7/24 (Hour 2) Jul 24, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and McCarthy start hour #2 of the show by sharing some concert experiences before going to the phone lines.
(8:43) The guys stay off the rails and harp on Tom Brady’s recent incidents from Fanatics Fan Fest.
(15:07) Mike Vrabel press conference

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Biggest Questions Surrounding Patriots Heading Into Camp // How Much Pressure is Maye Under in Year 3? // Who is the Real Drake Maye? - 7/24 (Hour 1) Jul 24, 2026

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(00:00) Scott Zolak & Matt McCarthy begin the show by getting ready for Patriots Training Camp. Will Christian Gonzalez show up in pads? Zolak highlights the offensive line.
(12:35) Zo and McCarthy discuss their expectations for the Patriots. How much pressure is Drake Maye under with added weapons to the team?
(21:40) Matt McCarthy relays his concerns regarding Drake Maye and his lackluster playoff performance. Who is the real Drake Maye?
(33:53) The guys take calls and finish the hour strong on a Finish Strong Friday.

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Patriots Building Towards Week 1 // Teams That Can Win the Super Bowl // Today's Takeaways - 7/23 (Hour 4) Jul 23, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Dondero, and Barth start the third hour on the phone lines for your thoughts on the Patriots. They also wonder if the Patriots have the firepower to win shootouts every week.
(12:57) The guys react to Conor Orr’s list of 14 teams that can win the Super Bowl, the Patriots inclusion, and some notable exclusions.
(21:46) The Crew gives their biggest takeaways from the Red Sox win streak. Barth says they have to add or the other shoe is going to drop, this roster is punching above its weight.
(29:18) Today's Takeaways

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Barth’s Under The Radar Players in the Spotlight // Does Drake Maye Have Too Many Mouths To Feed? // Matt Polster Joins The Show - 7/23 (Hour 3) Jul 23, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Dondero, and Barth talk about the Patriots offense and what personnel will be on the field as well as what style they hope to play.
(9:38) Barth details his positions to watch heading into camp that may fly under the radar of most Pats fans.
(19:43) Does Drake Maye have too many mouths to feed in this offense? The guys deliberate.
(29:02) Matt Polster, Midfielder for the New England Revolution joins the show.

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Maye Stepping Up as a Leader // Patriots Outlook as Training Camp Approaches // This or That - 7/23 (Hour 2) Jul 23, 2026

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(00:00) Hour 2 begins with Zo, Dondero, and Barth discussing what Drake Maye needs to do to take the next step in his career this season. Barth says the run game will dictate Maye’s growth.
(12:48) The guys go to the phone lines to get your thoughts. They discuss the Gabe Jacas saga
(22:47) The guys head back to the phone lines to get your thoughts on the Pats and Red Sox.
(30:13) This or That

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Red Sox 15-Game Winning Streak is Over // Addition by Subtraction with Anthony and Mayer? // The Biggest Driver to the Red Sox Success - 7/23 (Hour 1) Jul 23, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, Dondero, and Barth open the show talking about the Red Sox win streak in retrospect and where this team can go from here. Dondero says it is an awkward situation at the deadline for the Sox, their biggest pieces didn’t have a role in the streak.
(13:26) Zo asks when the last time they just sent a young star away to get them away and the guys discuss whether or not Anthony should even be brought back from exile.
(23:53) Chad Tracy comments following their first loss since July 1st. Can the Red Sox re-focus after they tied a franchise record for consecutive wins with 15?
(34:03) The guys finish the hour by trying to pin down what exactly changed in the Red Sox organization that sparked this win streak. They go to the phone lines for your thoughts.

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How close is Joe Burrow to Tom Brady? // Team Haddock or Team Cod? // Today’s Takeaways - 7/22 (Hour 4) Jul 22, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zo and McKone talk about Breer saying Joe Burrow is the closest descendant to Tom Brady there is in the NFL.
(15:12) The guys take calls on fish and Maine
(23:25) The guys talking about haddock or cod
(35:00) Today’s Takeaways

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Talking Weddings // Caller Reactions // Caller Reactions- 7/22 (Hour 3) Jul 22, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about McKone going away to Maine, what there is to do there, and weddings.
(12:51) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone taking callers reactions of the show so far.
(22:45) The guys continue taking callers reactions

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ESPN fires six on-air staff // Christian Gonzalez Contract // Most Intriguing Players from the Patriots // Patriots Draft Night - 7/22 (Hour 2) Jul 22, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about keeping hosts that give them ratings on stations like Sports Center.
(14:49) Beetle, Zolak and McKone talk about the latest on the Christian Gonzalez contract with the Patriots.
(24:17) The guys talk about the Patriots camp preview and the most intriguing players from the Patriots heading into the season.
(34:43) The guys talk about the Patriots draft night and who they picked.

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