Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Red Sox big loss // Benches cleared // Alex Cora potential return to the Red Sox- 7/1 (Hour 1) Jul 01, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone react to Red Sox returning to earth and choking against Nationals and reacting to Willson Contreras ejected again from the game.
(10:20) The guys continue talking about Willson Contreras ejection and how the situation went down and how the benches were cleared.
(21:36) Beetle, Zo, and McKone react to Carrabis saying Alex Cora could potentially return to the Red Sox.
(34:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone go to the phone lines for your thoughts.

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Patriots offensive line cracks top ten in Barnwell’s rankings // Mia Monday Replay // Today’s Takeaways - 6/30 (Hour 4) Jun 30, 2026

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(00:00) The fourth hour of Zolak and Bertrand opens up by talking about the Patriots' roster, from the improved offensive line to the packed wide receiver room.
(6:39) Where do AJ Brown and Drake Maye rank as a QB/WR duo in the NFL?
(16:44) Mia Monday is replayed for Zo to see if he can guess the made-up Gen Z trend.
(30:22) Today’s takeaways

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This or That // What do you make of Jayson Tatum’s silence? // Saturday night story time from Beetle- 6/30 (Hour 3) Jun 30, 2026

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(00:00) This or That continues in the start of the third hour with your thoughts on the phones and emails. LeBron James is reportedly leaving the Lakers next season.
(13:43) The crew continues to get your thoughts on this or that from the phones.
(24:19) Beetle, Zo, and McKone continue hour three with a discussion about how Jayson Tatum will feel if Brown gets moved.
(33:05) Beetle has a storytime on Saturday night, which is a blast from the past for Tim McKone.

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The Red Sox are on a five-game win streak // Still no update on Roman Anthony // This or That - 6/30 (Hour 2) Jun 30, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone start the second hour talking about the Red Sox's five-game win streak and what it could mean for their deadline approach. Ken Rosenthal says to keep an eye out on the Red Sox.
(13:39) Zo rips Roman Anthony for still being unavailable and soft. Beetle says he is not the first to blame the player; it is out of his control. Should surgery be on the table for Anthony?
(25:05) The crew reacts to bodycam footage from the Russini traffic stop that shows she did not FaceTime an NFL head coach.
(32:33) This or That

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Is Portland out on Jaylen Brown after the Ja Morant trade? // What are the Celtics seeking in return for Brown?// How can the Celtics still compete for championships?- 6/30 (Hour 1) Jun 30, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone react to a potential deal for Jaylen Brown via Portland. Beetle says this is not a move that makes the Celtics contenders.
(11:14) Beetle says he is concerned about the direction of the Celtics as a franchise as they begin to head down the road the Red Sox have of selling talent off in search of the next prospect.
(24:04) Beetle, Zo, and McKone talk about how the Celtics have handled the Brown situation and evaluate what the best end to this scenario is for the franchise.
(32:22) Beetle, Zo, and McKone go to the phone lines for your thoughts.

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Mia Mondays // Water rankings // Today’s Takeaways - 6/29 (Hour 4) Jun 29, 2026

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(00:00) The fourth hour of Zolak and Bertrand opens with a Mia Monday.
(10:41) Our callers share their reactions from Mia Monday and water rankings.
(27:17) We wrap up with your lovely phone calls.
(37:49) Today’s takeaways

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Mike Florio's Russini-Vrabel thoughts // What's happening with the Bruins // Ty Anderson's Bruins thought - 6/29 (Hour 3) Jun 29, 2026

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(00:00) The third hour of Zolak and Bertrand, with Ty Anderson, starts with more Dianna Russini thoughts, including how Mike Florio thinks we are getting new information on Vrabel and Russini before the 4th of July.
(10:05) The guys talk about the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman’s contract.
(22:07) They continue talking about the Bruins and trading their first-round pick for JJ Peterka.
(33:19) Hour No. 3 wraps up with how the Bruins can compete with the Panthers

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What is Brad Stevens thinking? // Caller Reactions on Jaylen Brown // Dianna Russini story is dead - 6/29 (Hour 2) Jun 29, 2026

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(00:00) The second hour of Zolak and Bertrand begins with a discussion on what Brad Stevens is thinking right now. Also what Gary Washburn has to say about the Giannis trade.
(11:09) The guys continue talking about Jaylen Brown and take some caller reactions.
(25:05) The guys talk about the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel story in the New York Times.
(32:00) The hour ends by continuing with the Russini story.

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Red Sox Swept the Yankees // Red Sox culture issues // Thoughts on Giannis trade - 6/29 (Hour 1) Jun 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Ty Anderson filling in for Zo, open the show discussing the Red Sox sweeping the Yankees this weekend.
(7:17) Beetle, McKone, and Ty talk if they would get rid of Sonny Gray and what exactly is Marcelo Mayer's injury.
(21:52) The hour finishes with the guys talking about the Red Sox and how Jarren Duran got into it with a fan and thoughts on the Giannis trade.

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CBS Sports’ NFL Top 100 List // Breslow Making Moves at the Deadline? // Fake Promo Friday - 6/26 (Hour 4) Jun 26, 2026

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(00:00) Tim McKone & Matt McCarthy - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of the show by breaking down CBS Sports’ Top 100 in the NFL list and analyze where Drake Maye is listed. Is Drake Maye the 61st best player in the NFL currently?
(11:47) The guys go in on the Red Sox and discuss whether they should be ‘buyers’ or ‘sellers’ at the MLB Trade Deadline. Beetle goes on an epic rant against Craig Breslow being the current Red Sox CBO making decisions for the Sox’ future at the deadline.
(21:37) McKone and McCarthy go to the loaded phone lines on everything mentioned in the show.
(34:10) Fake Promo Friday

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