Zolak & Bertrand

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MLB All-Star Game Mid-Summer Reminder // Willson Contreras Not Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause // Fake Boston Survey Day - 7/15 (Hour 1) Jul 15, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about the midsummer reminder with the All-Star Game and how the players aren’t amped up to play in the game. Is the MLB All-Star Game dead?
(9:23) The guys talk about Willson Contreras wanting to finish his career in Boston and will not waive his no trade clause.
(22:17) Fake Boston Survey Day begins. What is your favorite Boston sports team?
(29:45) Fake Boston Survey: Favorite Boston ownership group?

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Is Drake Maye Overrated? // Expected Production From AJ Brown // Today's Takeaways - 7/14 (Hour 4) Jul 14, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Beetle and McKone talk about the PFF list that ranks Drake Maye as the 9th best QB in the NFL. Matt McCarthy calls Maye overrated. The crew reacts to his comments.
(11:06) The guys react to Andy Hart’s comments that AJ Brown needs to outperform Stefon Diggs for the trade to be worth it. They talk about the elevation of the receiver depth chart over last year's team.
(21:50) Zolak explains his phone issues after it had recently been replaced. He sent some suspicious text messages while using a loaner phone.
(33:27) Today's Takeaways

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This or That Reaction // More Vrabel News in Page Six // Willson Contreras Wants To Win in Boston - 7/14 (Hour 3) Jul 14, 2026

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(00:00) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts on This or That.
(11:46) Zo, Beetle, and McKone react to Vrabel being back in Page Six out with his wife, they talk about how well he managed all of the off the field noise. More of your thoughts from the phones.
(23:08) Hour three continues with a discussion on the Red Sox young players, how the organization views them, and whether they want to be on the field or not.
(31:23) Zo, Beetle, and McKone finish off hour 3 taking your calls and discussing the mood and story around the young guys for the Red Sox.

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The Toxic Relationship Between JB and Celtics // Brad Stevens’ Future With The Celtics // This or That - 7/14 (Hour 2) Jul 14, 2026

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(00:00) Hour two begins with the guys discussing how the Jaylen Brown deal went down and what role he played in forcing the Celtics to accept a bad deal, did the Celtics lose leverage from his actions?
(9:03) The guys react to Goodman saying that there is no way Brad Stevens wanted to do this deal. Beetle asks who prevented Brad from paying Giannis?
(21:45) Hour two continues with the guys talking about their day with the boats on Monday leading into an in depth talk about cheese and its presentation.
(29:19) This or That

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MLB Netflix Experience // No Signs of Surrender From the Sox // Willson Contreras Loves Boston - 7/14 (Hour 1) Jul 14, 2026

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(00:00) McKone kicks off hour one with Home run derby talk, Zo and Beetle join in and discuss Netflix’s production of live sports. The crew compliments the format of the Home Run Derby.
(11:48) The crew reacts to Rosenthal saying that the Sox will not be sellers at the deadline. Beetle says the Sox can’t sell with their record despite the likelihood of failure.
(24:52) Zo, Beetle, and McKone react to Contreras' comments at the Home Run Derby, “I want to stay here”.
(34:34) The crew caps off hour one reacting to Colin Cowherd’s comments on the Celtics being better without Jaylen Brown.

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Bison Attack in Yellowstone // Patriots Conflict of Interest // Today’s Takeaways - 7/13 (Hour 4) Jul 13, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zo and McKone talk about a Bison attack video in Yellowstone that went viral.
(14:36) The guys talk about the Patriots conflict of interest with Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald before the Super Bowl.
(24:43) The crew is live from “Sail Boston” at the Seaport - as they continue to indulge the surroundings and talk ship.
(35:05) Today’s Takeaways

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This or That Fallout // Red Sox Playing To The Strength of Their Roster // Home Run Derby Format Changes - 7/13 (Hour 3) Jul 13, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about last week's This or That - Jaws or Jurassic Park - now that Zo is back from vacation. Beetle reports on the passing of Sam Neill.
(8:39) Beetle, Zo and McKone try to figure out what is the root cause for the Red Sox’ turnaround. The guys deliberate. The guys debate Roman Anthony’s value to the team.
(17:14) Beetle has thoughts on the Home Run Derby and their latest format change.
(27:41) All-Star Break Show - guys talk ship and stay off the rails.

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Joe Mazzulla on Jaylen Brown's Departure // Tatum and Brown’s Off-Court Relationship // The Effect of the 2nd Apron in the NBA - 7/13 (Hour 2) Jul 13, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about what Joe Mazzula had to say about the Jaylen Brown trade.
(11:27) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about Draymond Green downplaying the talk surrounding the Brown and Tatum off court relationship.
(21:57) The guys talk about what Bill Simmons was saying about the effect of the 2nd apron on NBA team building.
(35:36) The guys talk ship and continue taking calls.

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Red Sox Are Starting To Make a Turn // Coincidence Red Sox Are Playing Better Without Anthony & Mayer? // Dusty Rhodes Joins The Show - 7/13 (Hour 1) Jul 13, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Beetle, Zolak and McKone are at Sail Boston Festival and start off the show talking about the Red Sox 9 game winning streak.
(13:15) The guys continue talking about the Red Sox and how they are better without Anthony and Mayer.
(24:32) Executive Director of Sail Boston Dusty Rhodes joins the guys to talk about the festival.
(35:05) The guys go to the callers. They continue their discussion on the Red Sox hot streak. Beetle talks small ball.

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Beetle and Hart Talkin’ Ship // TK Skenderian Joins The Show // Today’s Takeaways - 7/10 (Hour 4) Jul 10, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and Hart take callers' reactions from the show so far. A regular caller mentions his Top movies from the 80’s plus more ship talk.
(9:01) More calls on everything discussed in the show.
(18:45) TK Skenderian - Communications Director for “Sail Boston” - joins Beetle and Hart to discuss the Parade of Sail this Saturday.
(29:03) Today’s Takeaways

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