Zolak & Bertrand

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Defense Continues To Do Their Part // Patriots Battered in Victory - 9/21 (Hour 2) Sep 21, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by former Patriots Center, David Andrews for his hour-long segment as he reacts to the Patriots first win of the 2026 NFL Season. The show continues to take a running tally of excuses for Drake Maye.
(17:05) The guys recognize the stellar play of the Patriots’ defense. Beetle feels the glass is halfway full because the defense seems better than expected.
(30:03) They guys address the Patriots injuries and gauge David Andrews’ concern level.

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Patriots Victory Monday // Patriots Offense Offensive Enough? // Drake Maye Be The Biggest Problem - 9/21 (Hour 1) Sep 21, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the show by analyzing the Patriots’ first victory of the 2026 NFL Season. They highlight and praise the defense for stepping up amidst injuries on that side of the ball.
(11:23) The guys break down the Patriots offensive woes at Quarterback. Can Drake Maye recover from his slow start? Beetle declares Drake Maye as the Patriots’ biggest problem.
(27:15) Zo, Beetle and McKone deliberate over tipped passes from Drake Maye on Sunday before taking calls. They compile a running list of excuses for Drake Maye in Year 3.

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RJ Bell Joins // Red Sox Update // Fake Promos - 9/18 (Hour 4) Sep 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by pregame.com’s RJ Bell to get all the best bets on the NFL slate this weekend.

(11:14) The crew reacts to Trevor Story’s big home run last night, and Willson Contreras potentially being injured.

(23:19) Zo, Beetle and McKone run through some old Patriots/Steelers memories.

(34:36) Fake Promo Friday.

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Phil Perry Joins The Show // Romeo Doubs In For Bounce Back? // Bad Vibes? - 9/18 (Hour 3) Sep 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry ahead of Week 2 against the Steelers.

(12:04) Zo and Beetle talk about Phil Perry’s run in with Mike Vrabel about Romeo Doubs from earlier this week.

(22:58)The guys take your calls alongside Phil Perry.

(31:15) Do you like the vibes around the Patriots right now? Beetle raises the question.

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Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? // Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson? // Read & React - 9/18 (Hour 2) Sep 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Mike Florio saying he would want Caleb Williams over Drake Maye over the next five years.

(12:57) The guys talk about if the Patriots made the right decision going with Mike Vrabel over Ben Johnson.

(24:49) Read & React

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Key To Unlocking Maye // Maye’s Patience Under McDaniels // Bills Offense Explodes During TNF - 9/18 (Hour 1) Sep 18, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show discussing what could be the key in unlocking Drake Maye in Week 2.

(11:15) The guys discuss if Drake Maye can develop more patience under center with Josh McDaniels.

(21:31) Zo and Beetle react to the Bills putting up 40 on the Lions in the team’s first game in their new stadium in Buffalo.

(31:21) The Football Card.

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Matt Polster Joins The Show // What’s Going On With The Sox? // Today’s Takeaway - 9/17 (Hour 4) Sep 17, 2026

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(00:00) Beetle and McKone are joined by New England Revolution midfielder Brooklyn Raines.

(10:07) Beetle wants to know what is going on with the Red Sox. Is it time to be worried?

(21:42) Zo, Beetle and McKone talk about Belichick’s new story in the Wall Street Journal and Jordan Hudson.

(32:50) Today’s Takeaway.

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Should Gronk’s Number Be Retired? // Retired Numbers // Bruins Captaincy - 9/17 (Hour 3) Sep 17, 2026

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(00:00) The guys talk about if Gronk’s #87 should be retired by the team.

(10:41) Zo and Beetle run through some other Patriots numbers that should be retired.

(21:53) The crew takes your calls on whether or not Gronk’s number should be retired.

(29:46) The guys discuss who will be the next Bruins captain.

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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Joe Mazzulla Calls In // 0-2 Is On The Table? - 9/17 (Hour 2) Sep 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by SI’s Albert Breer. Is this week a must win for the Patriots, and Breer thinks New England needs to throw a knockout punch early.

(9:37) Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls the show.

(23:16) Bert offers his opinion on the developments down in UNC, and on the Mack Hollins situation.

(33:03) Could the Patriots recover from an 0-2 start?

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Patriots Restructure Mack Hollins Contract // Patriots Can’t Start 0-2 // Taking Your Calls - 9/17 (Hour 1) Sep 17, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show discussing why the Patriots wanted to restructure Mack Hollins contract.

(12:38) The guys discuss why the Patriots can’t start 0-2 with a loss at home to the Steelers.

(26:02) Zo and Beetle take your calls on the Patriots and Mack Hollins. Is money becoming a big problem in sports.

(38:50) Beetle breaks down how teams who lost the Super Bowl and got off to a bad start the following year tend to miss the playoffs.

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