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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 Pressure: Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, Christian Gonzalez - 7-17 (Hour 3) Jul 17, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about Patriots pressure.

(8:48) The guys continue talking about all the Patriots players facing pressure, especially Drake Maye.

(19:34) The guys talk about what they think AJ Brown will do with the Patriots next season.

(25:13) Talked some more Patriots pressure and took more calls.

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Jarren Duran // Durran vs Milliken Reaction - 7-17 (Hour 2) Jul 17, 2026

Show notes

(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about what Tyler Milliken said about Jarren Duran and what he said back to the comments.

(13:45) The guys took caller reactions to the show so far.

(22:25) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone continue talking about Tyler Milliken and Jarren Duran . They also took some more calls.

(32:33) Calls on the Red Sox and more.

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Red Sox Opening Day 2.0 // Cam Schlittler - 7-17 (Hour 1) Jul 17, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone open up the show with how their packages go missing and how the Red Sox are starting their season again.

(10:33) The guys continue talking about the Red Sox’s season and how Rosenthal is positive there will be a lockout next season. They also took some calls.

(26:11) The guys talk about horrible ratings for the Home Run Derby on Netflix.

(32:52) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about Cam Schlittlers comments about the Red Sox.

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Daylight Savings could become permanent // Should New England get its own time zone? // Today's Takeaways - 7/16 (Hour 4) Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Beetle starts the final hour saying that the New England States need their own time zone.
(20:33) The guys go to the phone lines to get your thoughts on the potential permanent Daylight Savings.
(29:10) The guys stay with the phone lines and your thoughts.
(35:17) Today's Takeaways

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End of an Era in Boston// This or That // Matt Turner joins the show. - 7/16 (Hour 3) Jul 16, 2026

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(00:00) Hour three starts with the crew diving into the involvement of Jayson Tatum in the JB trade. Zo brings up the point of future Tatum contract negotiations being affected by not paying two stars now.
(9:38) This or That.
(18:54) The guys go to the phone lines for your This or That thoughts. Argentina vs England recap. Which country choked the most?
(25:21) Matt Turner joins the show to talk about the growth of Soccer in the States and the overall state of the game in the US vs in the rest of the World.

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Why does John Henry not talk to the media anymore?// Would you rather see a Dunk or 3pt Contest? // 1999 All Star game in Boston. - 7/16 (Hour 2) Jul 16, 2026

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(00:00) A new article about John Henry’s local media relationship is out. The crew discusses what the accountability is for Henry in baseball decisions and how he compares to other owners in Boston who do speak.
(15:11) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts on the Celtics and more. They also debate star power and entertainment remaining in all star games and competitions.
(23:59) The crew reacts to the other TV options the nights of the 1999 All Star game in Boston. Zo tries to guess who won the Homerun derby as he admits he left the All Star game in the 6th.
(34:28) Zo, Beetle, and McKone go around the tv guide from the night of the 1999 All Star game and react to the TV shows that used to compete on cable television.

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Tatum comments on the JB trade at the ESPYs. // How much roster control does Tatum have? // Is the MLB All Star game in a fragile state? - 7/16 (Hour 1) Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone start the show reacting to Jayson Tatum’s comments at the ESPYs. Beetle wonders if Tatum is afraid of making headlines with comments.
(8:51) The crew considers what role Tatum played in the Brown trade. Was Tatum informed of the deal or was he left in the dark until a deal was in place for JB.
(21:03) McKone and Zo say that the team needs to get better, point guard, more depth. Beetle says the GM has to be accountable to someone and the star player may be that person.
(33:34) The guys react to Buster Olney saying that their MLB All Star game is in trouble, Beetle agrees and says fan engagement is down and player commitment isn't there.

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Recapping Sail Boston Experience // Patriot Players Not Meeting Expectations // Today’s Takeaways - 7/15 (Hour 4) Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Beetle, Zo and McKone go to the phone lines for reaction to everything discussed in the show. They recap some of their best moments from Sail Boston on Monday.
(12:53) The guys deliberate over the least admired New England Patriots on this Fake Boston Sports Survey Day.
(22:32) The list of most desired NFL players is discussed.
(34:13) Today’s Takeaways

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Worst Thing to Happen in Boston Sports? // Most and Least Admired Red Sox Players // Mia Monday on a Wednesday - 7/15 (Hour 3) Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) The guys talk about what's the worst thing that happened in Boston sports in the last year.
(11:26) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about who the most and least admired Red Sox players are.
(24:32) The guys go to the phone lines as they weigh in on Survey Day.
(33:17) It’s a Mia Monday on a Wednesday!

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Worst Sports Day of the Year // Best Boston General Manager? // Boston Coaches Ranked - 7/15 (Hour 2) Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) The guys talk about how you would rank Boston General Managers this year.
(8:36) Beetle, Zolak and McKone acknowledge the World Cup Semifinals and the tournament’s effect on soccer popularity amongst Americans. The Fake Boston Survey continues with Boston coaches being ranked.
(18:39) The guys take calls on everything discussed in the show.
(25:55) Who will have a bigger impact on their new team: AJ Brown with the Patriots or Jaylen Brown with the 76ers? Plus, Fake Boston Survey Day continues.

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