Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Expectations For Roman Anthony / /New NESN Graphics // James Hagens On The Horizon - 3/20 (Hour 3) Mar 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calling in to discuss the state of the team, Jaylen Brown’s historic night, and assassinations.
(12:32) We circle back to our conversation from earlier about a potential change MLB is experimenting with in the minors.
(23:36) The guys go back and forth on whether the Patriots need AJ Brown after Jason McCourty said they didn’t.
(35:03) Beetle finishes the hour with a thought on March Madness.

Milliken Doing Karate // Is The NFL Next For FSG? // The Best of Student Radio - 3/20 (Hour 2) Mar 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with more Chuck Norris thoughts and Milliken doing Karate.
(12:35) We touch on Beetle’s theory about FSG maybe trying to buy an NFL team.
(23:54) The crew questions how an NFL team could impact John Henry and FSG when it comes to the Red Sox.
(31:37) We finish the hour with some tournament thoughts and a fantastic call from HPU Student Radio.

Is AJ Brown A Blindspot For Mike Vrabel? // AJ Brown Drama Percolating Online // Chuck Norris, Dead - 3/20 (Hour 1) Mar 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by questioning whether AJ Brown is a blindspot for Mike Vrabel.
(11:29) We question the AJ Brown trade drama that was percolating on the internet yesterday and whether you should read into it.
(21:38) We go back and forth on Phil Perry’s thoughts on how the Jaylen Brown trade will impact the AJ Brown sweepstakes.
(30:05) We touch on the odds of Stefon Diggs returning to the Patriots, before reacting to the passing of Chuck Norris.

Revs HC Marko Mitrovic Calls In // Replacement Refs Returning? // Today’s Takeaways - 3/19 (Hour 4) Mar 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Revolution HC Marko Mitrovic calling in to discuss everything new with his team right now.
(11:52) The crew touches on replacement refs potentially returning to the NFL and Milliken explains why he was pulled over again.
(28:20) The guys finish the day with calls on everything.
(37:07) Today’s Takeaways

Joe Mazzulla Calls In // More Thoughts On Changing The Bases // Do You NEED AJ Brown? - 3/19 (Hour 3) Mar 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calling in to discuss the state of the team, Jaylen Brown’s historic night, and assassinations.
(17:37) We circle back to our conversation from earlier about a potential change MLB is experimenting with in the minors.
(26:38) The guys go back and forth on whether the Patriots need AJ Brown after Jason McCourty said they didn’t.
(35:19) Beetle finishes the hour with a thought on March Madness.

MLB Surpassing NBA? // WBC Format Theories // MLB’s Latest Rule Experiment - 3/19 (Hour 2) Mar 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on whether the MLB is starting to surpass the NBA again.
(10:59) We touch on the latest rule experiments that MLB is going to implement in the minor leagues this year.
(20:26) The guys discuss the latest WBC format theories that Max Scherzer was talking about on Foul Territory yesterday.
(29:52) We finish the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

Overhyping Jaylen Brown’s Latest Accolade? // Will Brown Disappear After He’s Done? // McKone’s Bracket Breakdown - 3/19 (Hour 1) Mar 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by questioning whether we’re overhyping Jaylen Brown moving into 10th-place on the Celtics all-time scoring list.
(11:27) We touch on Brown’s comments about disappearing after his playing days are over.
(24:07) The crew reacts to Kristaps Porzingis returning to TD Garden and his tribute video.
(32:03) We finish the hour with McKone’s Bracket Breakdown. Presented by White Claw.

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Menu // Zo Hates Filets // Today’s Takeaways - 3/18 (Hour 4) Mar 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by diving into Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu.
(14:50) We go back and forth with callers on different menu options.
(24:38) The crew finishes the day by reading an email about desserts, with some candy and steak talk mixed in.
(31:31) Today’s Takeaways

Improving The WBC // Jaylen Brown vs. Jayson Tatum // AJ Brown's Medicals - 3/18 (Hour 3) Mar 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by going back and forth on John Smoltz’s idea on how to improve the WBC.
(8:32) We continue to discuss different formats the WBC should experiment with.
(22:11) The crew continues to debate Jaylen Brown’s perspective on his MVP caliber season so far and how he co-exists with Jayson Tatum.
(33:08) We finish the hour by touching on Mike Florio’s recent report on AJ Brown’s medicals.

AJ Brown Timeline // Ranking Boston GMs // Phone Thoughts - 3/18 (Hour 2) Mar 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to the latest from Adam Schefter on the AJ Brown front.
(8:02) The crew questions whether the Jaylen Waddle trade will change the AJ Brown sweepstakes after Taylor Kyles raises the thought.
(17:37) The guys rank the Boston GMs from 1-4.
(28:16) We finish the hour with some phone thoughts.