Zolak & Bertrand

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Sonny Gray’s Yankee Stadium Struggles // Caller’s reactions // Today’s Takeaways - 9/30 (Hour 4) Sep 30, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Mike Vrabel’s press conference answer about the Patriots’ recent meeting and a chat with Morgan Moses.
(11:57) Beetle breaks down some Sonny Gray Yankee Stadium stats, followed by thoughts from our wonderful callers.
(25:23) Today’s Takeaways.

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Should Drake Maye push back on coaching staff? // Red Sox Reset // Red Sox limp to finish in Game 1 - 9/30 (Hour 3) Sep 30, 2026

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(00:00) The crew reacts to Colin Cowherd and Felger discussing the relationship between Maye and Josh McDaniels
(8:44) The crew discusses what went for the Sox in game 1, and their inability to hit Cam Schlittler
(22:27) The fellas talk about the Sox virtually giving up when going down early in game 1
(29:06) Hour no. 3 finishes with calls on the Red Sox and Patriots

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Final Roman Anthony Thoughts // The Patriots are broken // Is there a QB worse than Drake Maye right now? 9/30 (Hour 2) Sep 30, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk with callers who are done with Roman Anthony
(10:46) The fellas compliment Kevin Byard’s veteran presence amid Pats struggles, leading to questions prior to Vrabel press conference
(22:17) Does a meeting about accountability spell trouble for the Patriots?
(28:23) The guys discuss whether or not the Patriots can fix Drake Maye

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Red Sox embarrassed by Yankees // Red Sox gave up Game 1 // Payton Tolle pulled too early? - 9/30 (Hour 1) Sep 30, 2026

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(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open Wednesday’s program with their reactions to the Red Sox losing 9-0 to the Yankees.
(8:29) We ask whether the moment was too big for Chad Tracy, who made confusing managerial decisions.
(22:30) The guys react to Matt McCarthy’s instant reaction after the Red Sox 9-0 loss
(32:04) The crew discusses Payton Tolle’s quick hook from Tracy and Roman Anthony’s injury with callers

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Tolle Gets The Nod in ALWCS Game 1 // Red Sox Season Already a Success? // Today’s Takeaways - 9/29 (Hour 4) Sep 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - begin he final hour of the program by previewing Game 1 of the ALWCS matchup between the Red Sox and Yankees. Was naming Payton Tolle the Game 1 Starter the right decision?
(8:29) The guys discuss Garrett Crochet making the initial playoff roster. The guys go the the loaded phone lines for everything discussed in the show. Red Sox-Yankees, Romeo Doubs and more Drake Maye talk. Is the looming contract extension weighing too heavily on Maye?
(20:39) More callers and their thoughts.
(29:10) Today’s Takeaways

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Why Can’t The Patriots Run The Ball? // Light At The End of The Tunnel With Maye - 9/29 (Hour 3) Sep 29, 2026

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(00:00).Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss for his hour long segment. Reiss offers his Big 3 Things to take away from the Week 3 debacle between the Patriots and Jaguars.
(9:03) Mike Reiss offers his reasoning as to why the Patriots haven’t been able to run the football effectively.
(20:53) The guys analyze the play of Drake Maye. Reiss offers a silver lining to Drake Maye’s poor QB play, and is encouraged by portions of his performance on Sunday.
(32:38) Odell Beckham Jr gets released by the Giants. Should the Patriots entertain adding OBJ to the WR room?

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Does Maye Need Another Weapon? // Red Sox-Yankees Game 1 Tonight // Tail Waggin’ Tuesday - 9/29 (Hour 2) Sep 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - begin hour #2 with the callers on everything discussed on the Patriots. More talk on the Patriots offensive struggles, McDaniels’s play calling and more.
(11:43) Bruce Arians said he believes Drake Maye could use another weapon to throw to. The guys deliberate and continue to take more calls.
(23:46) The Red Sox face off against the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series for the 2nd year in a row! Zo, Beetle and McKone preview the series.
(30:40) It’s a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday! Bain joins the show.

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Losing Confidence in Maye // Patriots Missing Identity on Offense Without AJ Brown // How Should McDaniels Be Using Doubs? - 9/29 (Hour 1) Sep 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the show - LIVE from Gillette Stadium - gauging the confidence level in the Patriots franchise QB, Drake Maye. The hosts have differing opinions on the topic. Who’s responsibility is it to fix Maye’s confidence if it is shot?
(14:36) The guys react to commentary from The Athletic Football Show critical of the Patriots offense. What’s the Patriots identity on offense without AJ Brown?
(24:37) Nate Tice breaks down Josh McDaniels’ usage of Romeo Doubs in this Patriots offense. Zo, Beetle and McKone react and offer their answers for the Patriots offensive struggles.
(33:33) Is Drake Maye done? Bill Simmons thinks so. The guys continue to discuss the poor play from Drake Maye.

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Patriots Not Doing Their Job? // Sounds of Sunday - 9-28 (Hour 4) Sep 28, 2026

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(0:00) A quick diversion from the Patriots loss plus your calls.

(9:50) Reaction to some comments made by Romeo Doubs.

(20:57) Sounds of Sunday

(33:42) Todays Takeaways

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Read and React // Red Sox - Yankees Preview - 9-28 (Hour 3) Sep 28, 2026

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(0:00) Kyle Williams' tough day and other Patriots - Jaguars thoughts.

(10:28) Read and React

(21:11) Patriots kicker struggles; Patriots urgency through their first three weeks.

(32:21) The guys preview Red Sox - Yankees.

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