Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Dianna Russini Steps Down // Addressing The Drama Head-On // Mike Vrabel vs. Jon Gruden - 4/15 (Hour 1) Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by talking about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini being on the cover of the Boston Herald.
(14:04) We react to Albert Breer saying Mike Vrabel needs to address this drama with his team head-on.
(23:58) The guys touch on how Dianna Russini is being framed in this story compared to other issues involving male reporters.
(31:46) We finish the hour with Mike Florio saying this is the biggest scandal involving a head coach since the Jon Gruden situation.

Scared To Talk // Cowherd’s Victory Lap On The Celtics // Today’s Takeaways - 4/14 (Hour 4) Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on the fear from prominent media voices to discuss the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Rusinni drama.
(7:24) The guys react to Colin Cowherd taking a victory lap on a Celtics take he had before the season started.
(19:15) Zolak & Bertrand close the show taking calls on everything from the day.
(31:27) Today’s Takeaways

How Distracting Is The Mike Vrabel Drama? // Getting Ahead Of The Story // Angry Alex Cora - 4/14 (Hour 3) Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how distracting the Mike Vrabel drama will be for the Patriots moving forward.
(9:20) We question whether Mike Vrabel should get ahead of all the commentary about his personal life by speaking directly with the media.
(18:46) The guys touch on Alex Cora being mad about his comments being misconstrued during the Fox broadcast.
(33:15) We finish the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

Message Sent To Christian Gonzalez? // What If They Don’t Land AJ Brown? // New Patriots Facility - 4/14 (Hour 2) Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by deciphering whether Eliot Wolf was sending a message to Christian Gonzalez and his agent yesterday.
(11:20) The guys question what could happen if the Patriots don’t end up dealing for AJ Brown after June 1st.
(21:07) We touch on the lack of questions at Eliot Wolf’s press conference yesterday about the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini drama, along with the coaching change on the HS football circuit.
(35:55) The crew goes back and forth on the new facility at Gillette Stadium.

Mike Vrabel And The Boston Herald // Eliot Wolf’s Pre-Draft Presser Takeaways // Garrett Crochet Gets Destroyed - 4/14 (Hour 1) Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by talking about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini being on the cover of the Boston Herald.
(10:21) The guys go back and forth on Eliot Wolf’s framing of this draft class.
(20:34) We continue to touch on Eliot Wolf’s pre-draft presser and whether he is already hurting himself in potential trade talks.
(31:48) We close the hour by reacting to Garrett Crochet getting destroyed by the Twins last night.

Drake Maye At The Masters // How Not To Speak To The Media // Today’s Takeaways - 4/10 (Hour 4) Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about Drake Maye’s appearance on the broadcast at the Masters.
(15:47) The guys talk about Jazz Chisholm and the PR nightmare he has been having recently compared to Mike Vrabel.
(27:37) Zolak & Bertrand close the show taking calls on the Patriots and Mike Vrabel.
(36:23) Today’s Takeaways

A.J. Brown Deal More Likely Now? // Joe Mazzulla Comparisons // The Bruins Goalie Dilemma - 4/10 (Hour 3) Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about an A.J. Brown trade is more likely after the Eagles traded for a WR.
(9:48) We talk about comparisons in the media for Joe Mazzulla.
(20:13) The guys continue the hour taking calls on Vrabel and Ruccini and the Bruins goalie situation.
(34:41) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour talking about Rick Astley’s hits from the 80s.

Rory McIlroy Wins Back To Back Masters // Celtics Regular Season Comes To A Close // James Hagens Makes NHL Debut - 4/13 (Hour 2) Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory yesterday.
(11:52) The guys talk about the Celtics regular season coming to an end and the amount of money spent by the team this year.
(23:57) We talk about James Hagens’ performance in his NHL debut last night vs. the Blue Jackets.
(34:02) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour talking about our thoughts on Cam Newton’s comments about Mike Vrabel.

Mike Vrabel Will Not Speak Before The Draft // Is Vrabel’s Situation Laughable? // Red Sox Have Won 4 of 5 - 4/13 (Hour 1) Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about Diana Russini being under investigation by the New York Times and Mike Vrabel hasn’t spoken yet.
(13:39) We talk about Mike Vrabel’s only statement after the accusations and decide if the situation is laughable or not.
(24:46) The crew talks about the Red Sox picking up some steam after a series win in St. Louis.
(31:27) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour talking about the starting pitching early in the year for the Red Sox.

Artemis II Mission // What Would Giannis On The Celtics Look Like? // Fake Promo Fridays - 4/10 (Hour 4) Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about the Artemis II mission around the moon.
(11:07) We continue the hour talking about what it would be like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Celtics.
(19:18) Zolak & Bertrand close the show by taking to the phone lines.
(30:01) Fake Promo Fridays