Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Vrabel and Russini situation//Kayshon Boutte and caller reactions//McKone’s History of Headline Mistakes - 6/19 (Hour 3) Jun 19, 2026

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(00:00) The crew starts hour 3 with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. Did he not fully come clean?
(11:32) Zolak, Bertrand and Mckone talk about Kayshon Boutte then go back to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(23:08) Zo and Beetle discuss talk about Mckone messing up the headlines over the years
(31:10) Intern Mia tests the guys knowledge on Gen Z trends.

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Caller Reactions//Red Sox injuries //Bringing Ranch dressing home? - 6/19 (Hour 2) Jun 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 taking caller reactions on the Giannis trade and the Red Sox this season
(12:30) The crew talks about Red Sox injuries and how soon Roman Anthony is going to come back
(26:50) Zo and Beetle react to people coming back from the World Cup bringing ranch dressing home

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72 hours to go? // How is Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s relationship // How does Sonny Gray feel? - 6/19 (Hour 1) Jun 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with the Giannis trade happening this weekend according to Tom Haberstoh.
(13:17) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone talk about Perk wondering about the relationship between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum right now
(21:21) Zolak and Beetle talk about the Red Sox ALMOST comeback win last night and Sonny Gray postgame commentary.
(30:55) The guys start off with Beetle talking about how bad the Red Sox are and where they rank out of the worst Boston Sports teams of our lifetime.

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Patrice Bergeron to have his number retired // Dynasty or parity, which is better for pro sports? // Today’s Takeaways - 6/18 (Hour 4) Jun 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by taking calls from listeners and giving their thoughts on the Bruins retiring Patrice Bergeron's jersey.
(12:26) Zo and Beetle defend the argument for dynasties being good for sports, “Greatness is Validated”, eras with dynasties were some of the best. McKone argues that knowing the champion going into the season makes it worse for smaller non-contender franchises.
(27:02) The guys talk about the ongoing Red Sox game and take calls to round out the final hour of the show.
(34:38) Today’s Takeaway.

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Bye-bye Boddy! // Windhorst says the Celtics have not offered Jaylen Brown in trades // Changes coming to the Home Run Derby - 6/18 (Hour 3) Jun 18, 2026

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(00:00) The crew starts hour 3 with the Red Sox and tries to quantify just how bad this team is.
(4:41) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone go back to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(18:08) Zo and Beetle discuss what the motives may be for the Celtics to keep Jaylen Brown’s name out of trade rumours and the possibility of having Giannis, Tatum, and Brown together.
(26:00) Beetle says thank you to MLB for removing the clock from the Home Run Derby, going back to a swing-based system. Beetle goes to the email for failed ‘This or That’ suggestions.

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Should the Patriots stay with natural grass this season? // Kyle Boddy and Driveline is leaving the Red Sox // This or That - 6/18 (Hour 2) Jun 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 discussing why the Patriots won’t stay with natural grass in Gillette after the World Cup. The crew hits the phones for your thoughts.
(15:15) The crew continues to talk about Gillette keeping the grass. Beetle says what he needs to hear from Kennedy and Breslow to restore confidence in the fanbase.
(26:45) Zo and Beetle react to Kyle Boddy leaving the Red Sox. Jeremy Booth rips into Kyle Boddy for treating people poorly.
(33:35) Listener submitted This or That - McFlurry or Frosty.

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Latest Giannis Watch news // Beetle's favorite 2026 Red Sox // How are the Red Sox TV Ratings faring in an awful season? - 6/18 (Hour 1) Jun 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by considering if the Celtics could get Giannis without giving up Jaylen Brown. Beetle says the Celtics and Bucks need to make a change after championship wins.
(9:37) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone decide what percentage of Celtics fans are in favor of a Giannis deal. Chris Haynes says Boston is “not a promising destination” for Giannis.
(25:06) We talk about the Red Sox after a shutout loss on the verge of being swept at home, Roman Anthony’s injury, and who Beetle appreciates on this team.
(34:44) Yesterday in Red Sox history. Beetle has ratings for the Red Sox so far this season, Zolak and McKone react to a surprising change. Beetle says this is worse than 2012, this season was easy to prevent.

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Callers Reactions // Nick Wright on Jaylen Brown // Today’s Takeaways - 6/17 (Hour 4) Jun 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour taking calls from listeners.
(14:20) They continue taking callers and talk about everything we've touched on so far.
(25:46) The guys talk about what Nick Wright said on the Jaylen Brown aspect of the trade.
(34:50) Today’s Takeaway.

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Is Giannis being traded soon?// What did Craig Breslow have to say// Grass in the NFL- 6/17 (Hour 3) Jun 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour No. 3 talking about Marc Spears comments about Giannis' trade and what's happening with the deal.
(13:15) Zolak, Bertrand and Mckone discuss what Craig Breslow said about Anthony and Crochet in his interview.
(23:48) Zolak, Beetle and McKone talk about the World Cup in Boston. They also talked about the grass and turf in the NFL.

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Update on Christian Gonzalez contract // Will Drake Maye take less money? // What will Drake Maye's contract be next year? - 6/17 (Hour 2) Jun 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 talking about where Breer thinks things stand on the Christian Gonzalez contract front.
(13:12) The crew reacts to what Curran said on if Drake Maye would take less money to help the team.
(23:27) The guys talk about Drake Maye playing for a quarterback contract this year.
(31:05) The guys wrap up the hour talking about the head coach's PFF’S ranking and Mike Vrabel’s 9th.

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