Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

NFL Nervous About Russini-Vrabel Reporting? // Giannis To Boston Rumors Heating Up // Who's Excited For The World Cup? - 6/12 (Hour 3) Jun 12, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with the Vrabel and Russini story and the entire NFL is nervous about the report.
(14:00) The guys talking about Monica McNutt saying Taylor Swift is not a real Taylor Swift fan. What are the expectations for Game 5?
(24:19) The guys talk about the Celtics posing a threat to the Heat about trading for Giannis for anyone but Tatum.
(33:31) Talking about the World Cup and how it works. They also go on to talk about the Little League World Series.

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World Cup in Boston // Revisiting The Devers Trade One Year Later // Trading Chapman to the Yankees? - 6/12 (Hour 2) Jun 12, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about the World Cup and what games are being played in Boston. They also took calls on Patriots salaries and contracts.
(8:57) The guys talk about it being one year after the Devers trade and where are the Red Sox now. Would they want Devers back?
(19:14) The guys talk about Chapman says he wants an apology from Cashman if traded to the Yankees and if he would even be traded to the Yankees.
(27:31) Taking calls about the Red Sox and talking about Red Sox history.

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Patriots Practice Ends Abruptly // Drake Maye Year 3 Expectations // Cornerback vs Wide Receiver Debate - 6/12 (Hour 1) Jun 12, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by talking about Drake Maye being knocked down at Mini Camp and how bad it would be if he missed extended time.
(11:39) The guys talk about Drew Bledsoe's warning for Drake Maye and what the expectations are for him. Also took some calls about the Patriots.
(22:28) The guys talk about how a new contract next season for AJ Brown could affect Christian Gonzalez and Patriots spending.
(33:06) The guys comment on AJ Brown and whether he's having an instant impact with the Patriots. Where do CB’s rank in the hierarchy of positions in the NFL?

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Knicks Celeb Row and the Addition of Fake Fans // Spurs Shoot Themselves in the Foot // Today's Takeaways - 6/11 (Hour 4) Jun 11, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Beetle, and McKone debate who the real Knicks fans are on celeb row. Beetle says Swift was in Cleveland cheering for the Cavs. How does Swift get those seats? Bertrand asks who is the bigger fraud Knicks fans Kraft or Swift?
(9:06) Zo and Beetle discuss what Timothy Chalamet is best known for and Zo does his best Bob Dylan impression. Then they hit the phone lines to get thoughts on Game 4 and more.
(20:14) Zo, Beetle, and McKone take calls on Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs
(31:09) Today's Takeaways.

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This or That Reaction // Are the Celtics Playing Possum on Giannis? // Jaylen Brown's Cryptic Tweet - 6/11 (Hour 3) Jun 11, 2026

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(00:00) Zo, Beetle, and McKone go to the phones for thoughts on This or That
(12:41) The lemonade stand vs Ice Cream truck debate continues with callers.
(19:47) Zo, Beetle, and McKone try to decipher Jaylen Brown’s cryptic tweet and debate whether or not the Celtics can get out of the east without a big splash.
(31:01) Zo and Beetle take calls on the Spurs game 4 collapse in New York.

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Crochet Injury Worse Than Initially Reported // Should AJ Brown’s Mentality Be a Concern? // This or That - 6/11 (Hour 2) Jun 11, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with calls on Garrett Crochet’s return.
(7:11) The writing on the wall for AJ Brown’s dramatic departure from Philadelphia and Beetle’s take on how and why that story got out. McKone wonders how long the honeymoon phase will last for AJ Brown. Zo and Beetle list their favorite Eagle’s receivers of all time.
(19:58) Zo, Beetle & McKone go to the callers.
(29:10) This or That

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Knicks Game 4 Epic Comeback in NBA Finals // How Much Blame Does Wemby Shoulder For Spurs Collapse? // Red Sox Are Historically Bad - 6/11 (Hour 1) Jun 11, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by recapping the largest comeback in NBA Finals history as the Knicks come back from down 29 to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Zo and Beetle acknowledge Fox’s struggles and the Spurs panicky collapse.
(16:02) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone look into the antics of New York fans after wins. Can the Celtics learn anything from the Knicks? The guys go to the phone lines for their thoughts on everything NBA Finals.
(25:14) This day in Red Sox history, Red Sox injuries pile up as conflicting reports on Crochet come out of the organization. Beetle discusses if it is worth it for Crochet to rush back.
(37:50) Bertrand shares a fun fact on just how bad the Red Sox batting order really is. Zo and Beetle discuss rival evaluators taking on the Red Sox terrible lineup construction.

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Show Reset of the Patriots and Red Sox // Drake Maye Ranked 8th? // Callers React - 6/10 (Hour 3) Jun 10, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and Tim McKone reset the topics of the day and callers react to the show
(7:25) The guys talk about the Bouttie situation and callers react to the show
(20:12) The guys talk about Chris Simms ranking Drake Maye 8th on his QB list
(27:20) Callers react to the show

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Stefon Diggs // Callers React // - 6/10 (Hour 4) Jun 10, 2026

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(0:00) Stefon Diggs coming back to the Patriots? The guys talk about the best bird logos
(9:37) The guys continue the bird conversation
(22:51) The guys take calls and recap the show

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The State of the Red Sox // Roman Anthony’s injury // Yankees or Red Sox Last 16 Years? - 6/10 (Hour 2) Jun 10, 2026

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(0:00) Beetle, Zolak, and Tim McKone talk about the Red Sox, how they lost to the Rays and that they are historically bad
(11:53) The guys talk about Roman Anthony’s injury
(20:42) The guys ask would you rather be the Red Sox or the Yankees over the past 16 years
(28:20) The guys continue the Red Sox conversation

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