Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Read & React // Albert Breer Joins The Show // Bill Belichick Not Getting In - 1/30 (Hour 3) Jan 30, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by deciding whether the show needs a countdown to Super Bowl LX.
(10:41) We dive into the latest edition of Read & React.
(21:22) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand to preview the Patriots and Seahawks meeting up in the Super Bowl.
(33:15) We finish the hour by getting Breer’s thoughts on Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // Latest On Drake Maye Injury Front // Level Of Concern With Pats Offense - 1/30 (Hour 2) Jan 30, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston breaking down the latest on the Drake Maye shoulder front.
(11:11) We touch on the level of concern with the Patriots’ offense and whether you can bet on Sam Darnold turning the ball over.
(22:23) The crew goes back and forth on a couple of Patriots’ calls and heading to Radio Row.
(29:31) We finish the hour by touching on how hard it is to get off to a fast start against the Seahawks.

Armando Salguero Blames SpyGate // Dan Orlovsky Takes A Stand // Patriots’ Credit Pie - 1/30 (Hour 1) Jan 30, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to Armando Salguero explaining why Bill Belichick wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame.
(12:38) We react to Dan Orlovsky going off about Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer and the overall national outrage on the subject.
(22:42) The crew breaks down Nick Wright’s credit pie for the Patriots during the regular season and the playoffs.
(32:45) We touch on Chris Simms’ explanation for why Drake Maye hasn’t been as sharp in the playoffs.

Mike Vrabel’s Press Conference // Jayson Tatum’s Timeline // Today’s Takeaway - 1/29 (Hour 4) Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with thoughts on the Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels relationship, before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.
(11:56) We touch on Zolak’s sickness with some Celtics thoughts mixed in.
(23:45) The guys finish the day with calls on everything Patriots.
(34:11) Today’s Takeaway,

Matt Light And Steve DiFillippo Join The Show // Defense Stepping Up For Drake Maye // Cam Newton Still Hating - 1/29 (Hour 3) Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light and Davio’s owner Steve DiFillippo sitting down to discuss Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer and Super Bowl LX.
(14:00) The crew reacts to Kay Adams defending Drake Maye against those putting him down for the Patriots’ defense stepping up in the playoffs.
(20:36) We react to another viral clip of Cam Newton hating on the Patriots.
(32:18) We finish the hour with more calls on the Patriots.

Has A New Precedent Been Set? // Can Bill Belichick Only Blame Himself? // Joe Mazzulla Calls In - 1/29 (Hour 2) Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by going back and forth with the callers about Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
(9:40) The crew continues to question who Bill Belichick has to blame for being in this position with the Hall of Fame.
(20:34) Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss Sam Cassell holding him back last night, Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and the latest reports about Jayson Tatum possibly not returning this season.

Zo Speaks On Bill Belichick HOF Drama // Bill Polian Releases Statement // Jimmy Johnson Doesn’t Hold Back - 1/29 (Hour 1) Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Zo giving his thoughts on Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
(13:35) We react to Bill Polian’s statement on the Bill Belichick HOF drama and whether he voted for him.
(24:37) Jimmy Johnson goes off about Bill Belichick not being inducted into the Hall of Fame and explains why SpyGate shouldn’t be a major thing held against him.
(35:11) We finish the hour by going back and forth on Adam Schefter’s comments about the consequences of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Rob Gronkowski Calls In // Tom Brady Speaks Out On Bill Belichick // Today’s Takeaway - 1/28 (Hour 4) Jan 28, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with former Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski joining the show to discuss the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl and Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame.
(14:18) We react to Greg Bedard’s freak out on Felger & Mazz yesterday as they peppered him about Drake Maye’s shoulder injury.
(24:31) The crew finishes the day by reacting to Tom Brady’s first public comments about Bill Belichick not being a first ballot Hall of Famer
(36:44) Today’s Takeaway,

Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Ron Borges Calls In // The State Of Drake Maye’s Shoulder - 1/28 (Hour 3) Jan 28, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Mike Reiss of ESPN joining the show, before NFL Hall of Fame voter and writer Ron Borges called into the show with thoughts on Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
(22:44) We get Reiss’ thoughts on the Drake Maye shoulder issues and what he’s heard so far.
(35:06) The crew finishes the hour by getting Reiss’ biggest takeaways from the Patriots’ win over the Broncos.

Rob Parker Backs NFL HOF Voters // Who Votes On The Hall of Fame? // Armando Salguero’s Explanation - 1/28 (Hour 2) Jan 28, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Rob Parker backing the Hall of Fame voters for not putting Bill Belichick in.
(9:41) The crew goes back and forth with callers about Belichick not being a first ballot Hall of Famer.
(24:35) We continue to take calls on Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame and we break down who actually votes after a listener raises the question.
(33:28) The guys react to Armando Salguero’s breakdown on Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame and his report about Tom Brady’s letter of support for his former head coach.