Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Should The Patriots Add A WR1? // Does Elite Talent At WR Ruin A Team? // What’s Next For Stefon Diggs - 2/25 (Hour 1) Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about Eliot Wolf’s comments about the Patriots adding a WR1.
(13:50) We continue discussing Wolf’s comments and why the Patriots would or wouldn’t want a WR1 and take calls.
(23:23) The crew discusses players over the years that the Patriots took chances on at the receiver and tight end position that worked out for New England.
(34:55) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour discussing whether or not the Pats should bring Stefon Diggs back.

Blizzard Talk // Better To Be Lucky? // Today’s Takeaways - 2/24 (Hour 4) Feb 24, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with some more thoughts on the Blizzard of 2026.
(10:34) Callers offer up some thoughts on the Patriots, Team USA winning gold, and how they survived the blizzard.
(22:59) We finish up the final hour with calls on everything from the day.
(33:50) Today’s Takeaways

Offensive Line Philosophy // Should The Pats Target Mike Evans? // Blizzard of 2026 vs. 1978 - 2/24 (Hour 3) Feb 24, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether it’s time for the Patriots to change their philosophy on building an offensive line.
(8:26) We discuss whether the Patriots should target Mike Evans this offseason.
(23:31) The crew discuss how the Blizzard of 2026 compares to the Blizzard of 1978.
(32:24) We finish the hour by touching on some NFL Rules updates involving replay.

Making The Finals Without Jayson Tatum // Jaylen Brown Surpassing Jayson Tatum // Does Alex Cora Hate Marcelo Mayer? - 2/24 (Hour 2) Feb 24, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to Kendrick Perkins explaining why the Celtics can make the finals without Jayson Tatum.
(12:20) We touch on whether Jaylen Brown could surpass Jayson Tatum from a legacy standpoint if he wins MVP.
(23:20) The crew goes back and forth on Colin Cowherd saying the Celtics are fine without Jayson Tatum.
(31:43) We finish the hour with some Red Sox thoughts on whether Alex Cora hates Marcelo Mayer.

Eliot Wolf Meets With Media // What’s The Mindset For The Offseason? // Eliot Wolf Backs Will Campbell - 2/24 (Hour 1) Feb 24, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by listening to Eliot Wolf’s meeting with the media at the NFL Combine.
(16:27) We react to Eliot Wolf’s press conference and what it means for the Patriots offseason.
(25:57) The crew touches on Eliot Wolf’s interview with Todd McShay and his comments about fans thinking the Patriots couldn’t protect a franchise QB before they drafted Drake Maye.
(33:34)We finish the hour by reacting to more comments from Wolf about doubling down on Will Campbell as their future left tackle.

Stuck In Dorchester With No Food // Nothing Will Top The ‘78 Blizzard // Today’s Takeaways - 2/23 (Hour 4) Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about the comparison between the blizzard this week compared to 1978’s blizzard.
(11:40) The crew estimates how much snow we’ve received up to this point and recaps all the calls we’ve had so far.
(21:38) We continue hearing from callers about their craziest stories from the 1978 storm.
(32:12) Today’s Takeaways

Patriots Are Shopping For A New Left Tackle // The Blizzard Of ‘78 // Will The Blizzard Of ‘78 Be Passed? - 2/23 (Hour 3) Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about CBS Sports’ Jason La Confora’s claim that the Patriots are looking for a new left tackle.
(12:48) We compare the blizzard of 1978 to the blizzard we face today and we take calls.
(22:15) We take calls on the blizzard of ‘78 and hear callers stories from living through it.
(32:42) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour taking calls about people’s experiences from the blizzard of ‘78.

Celtics Breeze Past The Lakers // Jayson Tatum Documentary // Top 100 NFL Free Agents - 2/23 (Hour 2) Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Celtics comfortable win over the Lakers.
(12:51) We talk about the Jayson Tatum return and the documentary releasing alongside it.
(25:34) The crew takes a look at the NFL.com Top 100 Free Agents and gives their thoughts on the list.
(35:51) Zolak & Bertrand finish the hour discussing whether or not they believe that the Patriots will be spenders this offseason.

New England Hit By Snowstorm // USA Wins Gold In Men’s Hockey // Team USA Rallies Around Johnny Gaudreau - 2/23 (Hour 1) Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about the blizzard that hit the Northeast.
(11:13) We talk about the USA men’s hockey team winning the gold medal over Canada in overtime at the Winter Olympics.
(25:03) The crew continues to discuss the USA’s win over Canada and why it’s so important and we take calls.
(34:37) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour expressing frustration with NBC’s broadcast of the men’s hockey final.

Zo Called Out // Famous Canadians // Fake Promo Friday - 2/20 (Hour 4) Feb 20, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour taking calls and talking about the geography of Massachusetts and Zo gets called out for not knowing Pennsylvania.
(8:36) We go through a list of the most famous people out of the Great White North.
(20:23) We take calls for our final segment before Fake Promo Friday.
(30:25) Fake Promo Friday