Zolak & Bertrand

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Jaylen Brown for Giannis? // Jayson Tatum and Giannis thoughts // Miami Heat leading Giannis Sweepstakes - 6/17 (Hour 1) Jun 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by recapping on Giannis and where he is more interested in going, the Celtics or Heat
(10:04) Still talking about Giannis' trade and the rumors. They also took some calls on this topic.
(22:36) The guys continue talking about Giannis and Jaylen Brown and how Tatum feels about it.
(34:47) The guys finish up the hour with the Giannis and Jaylen Brown trade or if Giannis is going to the Heat?

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Lavar Arrington offers his thoughts on The Athletic and Russini information //Brendan Soresby enters the NFL Supplementary Draft // Today’s Takeaways - 6/16 (Hour 4) Jun 16, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk about Christie Brinkley and throw it back to last year with a McKone slip-up on the same topic.
(10:03) LaVar Arrington says The Athletic may not be able to release all info related to Russini. Bertrand points to side stories developing alongside the Vrabel-Russini story.
(21:46) We dive into the latest news about Brendan Sorsby declaring for the NFL.
(29:00) Today’s Takeaway.

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Could the Celtics deal Jaylen Brown to the Rockets? // Have the Red Sox already lost the Crochet trade?// What is going on with Gabe Jacas- 6/16 (Hour 3) Jun 16, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour No. 3 starts with Jake Seymour's idea from the NBA trade machine, which would move Jaylen Brown to the Rockets.
(10:20) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone discuss the Red Sox potentially having buyer's remorse for Garrett Crochet. Beetle asks if you would rather be the White Sox or Red Sox right now?
(20:04) Zolak, Beetle and McKone give an in-depth lesson on workplace refrigerator and lunchbox etiquette.
(30:36) Hour No. 3 finishes with a discussion on the Patriots' second-round pick Gabe Jacas’ absence from the team so far.

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How does a tougher schedule impact Drake Maye's stats?// Will Patriots make excuses when it comes to paying Maye, Brown, and Gonzo? // This or That! - 6/16 (Hour 2) Jun 16, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 talking about Drake Maye and a tougher schedule. Zolak has three things he has noticed about Drake Maye since OTAs began. Zolak says a big uptick in interceptions is the worst-case scenario for Maye. The crew goes to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(14:15) The crew reacts to news surrounding a potentially expensive contract to be signed by key players for the Pats. Zolak details his experience with his fridge and an injured foot while denying stealing Mazz’s shrimp.
(21:57) Zo’s leftover Gillette Stadium World Cup thoughts as Gillette prepares to host its second World Cup match. Zo airs his grievances with the news and the World Cup taking over the broadcasts.
(30:14) Extended vacation or weekend trip? This or That rounds out hour 2.

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Will a Giannis deal automatically cost Jaylen Brown? // Jaylen Brown’s Contract cause issues for trade partners? // Potential deal for Jaylen Brown regardless of where Giannis lands - 6/16 (Hour 1) Jun 16, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by recapping the latest on a potential deal for Giannis and discuss whether or not a deal for the Bucks big will cost Jaylen Brown or if the Celtics can beat any Heat offer without giving up the Celtics star.
(7:54) Bertrand makes the case for Boston for Giannis “He should come to Boston if he wants to win”. Beetle puts forward the idea of moving Brown elsewhere after getting Giannis. Zolak and Bertrand take callers' thoughts on a potential Giannis deal and Jaylen Brown.
(17:52) Gary Washburn doesn’t think Giannis will end up in Boston. Zolak and Beetle discuss Boston’s attempts to keep a potential Jaylen Brown deal under wraps. Beetle says that the Celtics pitch is strong for Giannis and Jayson Tatum should be involved.
(26:05) Beetle says the Celtics would be cheaping out if they move Brown for anything other than Giannis. Zolak, Beetle, and McKone take calls on Jaylen Brown and potential Giannis landing spots.

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Latest about Roman Anthony’s injury // Callers' Reactions // Today’s Takeaways - 6/15 (Hour 4) Jun 15, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk about Roman Anthony's injury, reacting to the news from the weekend.
(10:30) The guys took some phone calls.
(15:50) We continued emptying our phone lines while talking about Giannis and the Celtics.
(29:00) Today’s Takeaway.

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Jayson Tatum-Giannis Antetokounmpo duo? // Patriots overpay for AJ Brown?// Matthew Slater Joins the show - 6/15 (Hour 3) Jun 15, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour No. 3 with how Tatum would feel about the Giannis trade
(11:02) The guys talk about Florio and Michael Holley wondering why the Patriots didn’t drive a harder bargain for AJ Brown.
(19:27) The crew talks to Mathew Slater, former Patriots special team captain
(30:51) Hour No. 3 finishes with a discussion on the Ipswich lacrosse story, which takes an insane turn over the weekend

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2026 Red Sox win a series // Scots takeover Boston for World Cup // Hurricanes win Stanley Cup - 6/15 (Hour 2) Jun 15, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 talking about what Sean McAdams said on what John Henry thinks about the 2026 Red Sox. They also took some phone calls
(9:44) We shift gears to the World Cup and the Fever taking over Foxboro.
(24:32) Hour No. 2 continues with the guys talking about the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup finals
(32:20) Hour No. 2 finishes with taking callers' reactions.

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Knicks are NBA Champions // Giannis to the Celtics? // Bill Simmons in on Giannis trade? - 6/15 (Hour 1) Jun 15, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the show with their initial thoughts on the Knicks winning the NBA Finals.
(10:56) Talk about how Bill Simmons believes the Celtics have a new manager offer or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
(21:55) The crew continues discussing the trade with Giannis, but says Brian Windhorst says Giannis is focused on the Miami Heat
(32:26) Zo and Beetle finish their NBA thoughts and trade with Giannis.

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The Latest Rumors on Giannis // Caller Reactions // Fake Promo Friday - 6/12 (Hour 4) Jun 12, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the final hour hearing callers reactions of the show. The latest on Giannis to Boston rumors and lingering World Cup thoughts on the table.
(8:15) Continues taking callers and hearing people’s questions.
(20:19) More from the loaded phone lines and caller reactions to everything mentioned in the show.
(29:08) Fake Promo Friday

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