Zolak & Bertrand

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Is The Vrabel Story Over? // Jazz Remixes and Banana Hammocks // Common Courtesy at Checkout Time - 5/29 (Hour 3) May 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation and detailing whether the story is over. They analyze some of Vrabel’s comments and interpret if it means a potential absence is on the horizon.
(14:40) The guys discuss jazz remixes and banana hammocks before hitting the phone lines.
(22:43) Zolak responds to yesterday’s “5 Questions” segment on Felger & Massarotti and offers insight to a particular Q&A. The conversation devolves into airplane courtesy.

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Centralizing Revenue in the MLB // Will AJ Brown Join a Short List of Patriots #1 WR’s? // Internal Impact of Vrabel Situation - 5/29 (Hour 2) May 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with some Little Debbie snack cake reviews. They transition to breaking down some details of the MLB’s salary cap proposal and take a deeper dive on what centralizing some of the revenue will look like.
(12:17) Taylor Kyles questions whether a 1st round pick would be a sticking point in the potential AJ Brown deal to the Patriots. The guys talk about the few instances of the Patriots having a true #1 Wide Receiver.
(22:00) Zo, Beetle & McKone go to the callers.
(32:08) Has the media moved on from the Mike Vrabel - Dianna Russini situation? Beetle wonders what is the internal impact of the Vrabel-Russini saga has on the coaching staff.

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The Day The Red Sox Season Died // Who Should The Sox Sell Off? // MLB Proposes Salary Cap and Floor - 5/29 (Hour 1) May 29, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by recapping another Red Sox series loss at home, following a (10-2) defeat to the Braves. Beetle acknowledges the exact moment that the Red Sox season died.
(14:47) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone analyze the Red Sox roster and decipher which players are worth selling off.
(25:07) The guys go to the phone lines for their thoughts on everything Red Sox.
(34:21) Chris Cotillo comments about the Red Sox potentially moving on from Craig Breslow. Plus, MLB proposes a salary cap and floor. The guys react.

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Myles Garrett to Patriots // NBA and AI referees? // Today’s Takeaways - 5/28 (Hour 4) May 28, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand check out a hit Albert Breer did on Cleveland sports radio, debating if there is a chance the Patriots could land Myles Garrett from the Browns.
(10:23) We take a look at the housing market around Waltham, attempting to avoid the morning traffic commute.
(24:56) Our last full segment of the day breaks down Adam Silver saying the NBA will be using an AI system for out-of-bounds calls.
(34:49) Today’s Takeaway.

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This or That calls // Christian Gonzalez contract issues // Celtics underachieving? - 5/28 (Hour 3) May 28, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour No. 3 with reactions to Mike Vrabel’s OTA press conference.
(15:02) We react to Christian Gonzalez missing OTAs.
(23:23) The crew continues with their thoughts on Christian Gonzalez’s contract.
(30:10) Hour No. 3 finishes with a discussion about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown underachieving during their tenure with the Celtics.

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Kayla Burton calls in // Red Sox defeated Braves 8-0 // This or That! - 5/28 (Hour 2) May 28, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 with a phone call from Kayla Burton.
(10:54) We shift gears to evaluate the Red Sox’s 8-0 win over the Braves.
(21:26) Hour No. 2 finishes with the return of everyone’s favorite segment: This or That!

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Patriots OTA thoughts // AJ Brown trade issues? // Zo no longer a Swiftie? - 5/28 (Hour 1) May 28, 2026

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(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the show with their initial thoughts on Patriots OTAs.
(9:33) We break down the latest news about AJ Brown being traded to the Patriots, expressing our frustrations about waiting for June 1.
(23:44) The crew discusses how Mike Vrabel handled himself during his press conference ahead of OTAs.
(33:27) Hour No. 1 finishes with Zo expressing his change of heart for Taylor Swift before we mix in your wonderful phone calls.

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Latest on AJ Brown to Patriots // Joe Mazzulla Coach of the Year // Today’s Takeaways - 5/27 (Hour 4) May 27, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand reset their football thoughts, including more AJ Brown discussions.
(10:17) We talk about Joe Mazzulla winning coach of the year while mixing in your lovely phone calls.
(24:38) Our last full segment of the day recaps today’s shows with some phone calls.
(31:18) Today’s Takeaway.

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Mike Vrabel talks to the media // What's up with Roman Anthony? // Red Sox have major roster issues - 5/27 (Hour 3) May 27, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour No. 3 with reactions to Mike Vrabel’s OTA press conference.
(11:19) We mix in your thoughts about Vrabel’s press conference.
(23:57) The crew shifts their focus to the Red Sox, who have failed to construct a lineup to take advantage of the Green Monster.
(34:03) Hour No. 3 finishes with more thoughts on the Red Sox, including on what's going on with Roman Anthony

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Christian Gonzalez OTA holdout // Mike Vrabel’s press conference // Other OTA Thoughts - 5/27 (Hour 2) May 27, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 with their thoughts about the Patriots having any potential holdouts at the start of OTAs.
(10:03) We continue with our Patriots thoughts.
(16:26) We listen in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference with media members ahead of the Patriots’ first day of OTAs.
(35:31) Hour No. 2 finishes with our reactions to Mike Vrabel’s press conference.

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