Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Why did the Celtics break up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown // Celtics Press Conference // Does Brad Stevens want to coach again?- 6/10 (Hour 1) Jul 08, 2026

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(0:00) Tim McKone and Joe Murray talk about why the Celtics broke up Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and why it looks like Joe Mazzula is taking Tatum’s side.
(8:11) The guys talk about the Celtics press conference and the sham report on Tatum and Brown. Talked more on the Celtics future seasons
(20:12) The guys start off talking about the press conference and how Brad Stevens says these are the days he still wishes he was a coach.
(28:09) The guys react to what Bob Myers had to say about the Jaylen Brown trade.

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Bill Chisholm says the mandate is to win // Carli Lloyd says Pulisic did not do enough this tournament // Today's Takeaways -7/7 (Hour 4) Jul 07, 2026

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(00:00) McKone and McCarthy go to the phones for your thoughts.
(11:40) McKone and McCarthy agree with Carli Lloyd, the US look tentative, they lost before they stepped on the pitch. Live reaction to the Egypt and Argentina game.
(21:30) The crew goes to the phone lines again for your thoughts and talk about Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens. McKone says that they will continue to win a ton of regular season games.
(33:38) Today's Takeaways.

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Brad Stevens says this trade offers “optionality” // What role did analytics play in the JB trade? // Did Jayson Tatum play any direct role in the JB trade? -7/7 (Hour 3) Jul 07, 2026

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(00:00) McKone and McCarthy talk about what the Celtics can do to take advantage of the optionality and what it really means for them. Does this trade change the way Celtics fans approach the team?
(11:47) How does this trade affect the Celtics playstyle change from a basketball perspective with Brown gone.
(22:33) McCarthy says he believes Stevens did not want to put this on players but thinks the Celtics know what Tatum really wanted.
(33:11) Stevens gets pressed on the team getting better or worse and how the fans should look at the recent moves, Stevens doesn't look at it as player for player.

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USMNT bounced out of the WC in RO16 by Belgium // What does the US have to do to improve the national team? // Bill Belichick was almost the head coach of the Broncos - 7/7 (Hour 2) Jul 07, 2026

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(00:00) McKone and McCarthy talk about the mistakes and poor performances that lead to the 4-1 thrashing that saw Belgium advance past the US into the quarterfinals.
(7:56) The guys discuss whether or not this tournament could be considered a success for the US. The guys head to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(23:54) The guys go to the phone lines and get your thoughts.
(29:59) McKone and McCarthy dive into a lengthy report on Sean Payton considering trying to get the Broncos to hire Belichick as the head coach until he surpassed the all time leader in wins.

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Brad Stevens speaks on why the JB trade happened. // Why did this trade have to go down now? // Who will be the fall guy if this next season does not pan out?- 7/7 (Hour 1) Jul 07, 2026

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(00:00) McKone and McCarthy react to Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm speaking yesterday about the Jaylen Brown trade. McKone asks if the cap was the issue, why be in on the Giannis deal?
(10:30) McKone and McCarthy react to more of Brad Stevens' comments at yesterday's press conference. McCarthy wonders how much of this falls on Brad Stevens’ shoulders.
(21:11) The guys dive into Bill Chisholm’s answer and his claim that this has nothing to do with money, McCarthy says “give me a break”. McKone says that jobs could be hinging on success for Mazzula and Stevens.
(34:46) McKone and McCarthy go to the phones for your thoughts and continue talking about the inner workings of the Jaylen Brown deal.

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Celtics Press Conference // World Cup Six Pack // Today’s Takeaway - 7/6 (Hour 4) Jul 06, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone talk about if Celtics fans will get answers at today's press conference.
(10:41) The guys talk about the analytics on Jaylen Brown and take calls.
(23:53) Jorge is here with his World Cups six pack of thoughts
(33:00) Today's Takeaway

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Roman Anthony Sent To Florida // Red Sox continuing with Breslow? // Taylor Swift Wedding- 7/6 (Hour 3) Jul 06, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about sending Roman Anthony to Florida for rehab. .
(11:27) Beetle and McKone talk about Breslow and continue to talk about Roman Anthony.
(19:17) The guys talk about Willson Contreras 7 game suspension.
(28:50) Beetle and McKone talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

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Will LeBron James Go To Philadelphia? // Draymond Green’s Thoughts On Celtics Trade? // Mia Monday - 7/6 (Hour 2) Jul 06, 2026

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(00:00) Bertrand and McKone talk about if the Celtics turned Philadelphia into a destination for LeBron James.
(14:56) The guys discuss what Draymond Green had to say about the Paul George and Jaylen Brown trade.
(25:09) The guys take caller reactions
(37:43) Mia Monday.

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Celtics Brass Set To Speak // Jaylen Brown's Twitch Stream // Cedric Maxwell gives his opinion- 7/6 (Hour 1) Jul 06, 2026

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(00:00) Bertrand and McKone start off talking about the Jaylen Brown trade and the Celtics press conference at 4pm today with Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm.
(9:45) The guys listen to Jaylen Brown's twitch stream over the weekend and react to what he was saying and how they feel about it. They also discussed what Chris Mannix had to say.
(22:52) Beetle and McKone talk about what Cedric Maxwell had to say about the Jaylen Brown trade.
(31:32) The guys talk about Paul Pierce's comments on Jaylen Brown being traded. He thinks the team can still be a contender in the East.

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Analytics Taking Over Sports: Best For Business? // Latest on LeBron James Sweepstakes // Fake Promo Friday - 7/3 (Hour 4) Jul 03, 2026

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(00:00) Alex Barth & Andy Hart - in for Zolak & Bertrand - continue their discussion on analytics following a Brian Windhorst report stating NBA brass is pushing back against it. The guys weigh in.
(9:52) Barth & Hart talk about the summer of LeBron James sweepstakes in the NBA. Where will he land? The guys react to Rich Paul and Max Kellerman making the case for Philadelphia to land LeBron.
(18:30) Calls on everything discussed in the show.
(28:16) Fake Promo Friday

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