Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Brad Stevens Press Conference // Jaylen Brown’s Frustrations // Dunks Or Three Pointers? - 5/6 (Hour 1) May 06, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show tuned into Brad Stevens’ press conference after the Celtics got bounced from the playoffs.
(31:23) We react to Tracy McGrady’s comments about Jaylen Brown being frustrated with the Celtics.
(42:29) We finish the hour reacting to Brad Stevens’ comments about needing more of a presence in the paint.

Why The AJ Brown Trade Is The Right Move // Physical Media Hype // Today’s Takeaways - 5/5 (Hour 4) May 05, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Greg Bedard’s intel about why the AJ Brown compensation is the right move for the Patriots.
(10:04) We touch on physical media becoming popular again.
(22:46) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.
(35:22) Today’s Takeaways

Toronto Maple Leafs Drama // Mike Vrabel’s Future // The Dire Landscape Of Boston Sports - 5/5 (Hour 3) May 05, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on the latest drama surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and their new GM.
(13:24) We touch on the odds of Mike Vrabel not being the HC of the Patriots in Week 1.
(26:00) McCarthy breaks down his recent pursuit of Bruce Springsteen tickets.
(37:04) The crew touches on the dire landscape of Boston sports after Craig Carton highlighted it on his recent podcast.

Roman Anthony Hurt Again // Tim Healey’s Details On The Clubhouse // Charlie McAvoy Problem - 5/5 (Hour 2) May 05, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Roman Anthony getting hurt again last night in a Red Sox win.
(10:48) We touch on Tim Healey’s recent comments about the state of the Re dSox clubhouse after the recent firings.
(21:36) The guys go back and forth on the Red Sox win over the Tigers and what it means moving forward.
(31:41) We finish the hour with thoughts on Charlie McAvoy and how the latest Bruins season will be remembered.

Jaylen Brown Twitch Fallout // The Giannis Smoke Returns // Blame For Joe Mazzulla - 5/5 (Hour 1) May 05, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about the fallout from Jaylen Brown’s Twitch stream.
(12:53) We touch on the future of the Js in Boston and whether it’s time to shake things up with a trade.
(21:52) The crew touches on the Giannis Antetokounmpo smoke returning and whether the Celtics should pursue him.
(32:24) We finish the hour with calls on everything Celtics.

Celtics Never Adjusted In Game 7 // What Should The Pats Offer For A.J. Brown // Today’s Takeaways - 5/4 (Hour 4) May 04, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about how the Celtics in Game 7 never adjusted on the fly.
(14:53) We talk about what a package surrounding a deal for A.J. Brown could look like.
(24:35) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour talking about what could’ve changed that would have prevented the Celtics game 7 loss.
(33:59) Today’s Takeaways

Red Sox Continue To Slump // Sox Trade Candidates // Would You Rather Tatum In May Or November? - 5/4 (Hour 3) May 04, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by talking about the Red Sox poor play this season and how they won’t make the playoffs.
(13:50) We talk about what guys on the Sox that could be potential trade candidates.
(23:13) The guys take calls on the Celtics with frustrations about the way the 76ers series shook out.

Celtics Blown Opportunities // Celtics Were Worse Than We Thought // Should Tatum Have Played? - 5/4 (Hour 2) May 04, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour getting caller reactions to the Celtics loss and the missed opportunities for the Celtics to take the lead.
(6:14) The guys talk about the Celtics possibly being worse than everybody thought they were.
(20:33) We continue the hour discussing if Jayson Tatum should have been cleared to play in Game 7.
(27:06) We close the hour talking about the Bruins season ending in Game 6 to Buffalo and take calls on the Celtics loss.

Celtics Lose Game 7 Without Jayson Tatum // Jaylen Brown Vanished When Needed // Should Mazzulla Be Blamed? - 5/4 (Hour 1) May 04, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about the Celtics loss in Game 7 and Jayson Tatum’s absence from the game.
(10:33) We talk about Jaylen Brown’s comments on Twitch after the loss and what led to the C’s losing.
(21:05) The guys go through Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments and relate it to how the fanbase is feeling.
(32:06) We finish the hour talking more about Jayson Tatum missing Game 7 and take calls on the Celtics.

Our Famous Callers // Have The Celtics Been Shooting Too Many 3s? // Fake Promo Fridays - 5/1 (Hour 4) May 01, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by grilling McKone on the show’s most frequent callers.
(10:50) The guys talk about the Celtics offense that struggles without making 3 pointers.
(20:58) We close the show talking about Mazzulla’s usage of the bench in Game 6.
(33:46) Fake Promo Fridays