Zolak & Bertrand

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Is Jarrett Stidham Actually Any Good? | Backup QB Rankings | Would You Eat Old Seafood? | Taking Your Calls - 1/21 (Hour 1) Jan 21, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand open up Wednesday’s show discussing whether or not Jarrett Stidham is actually any good. Where is all the Stidham love coming from?

(12:01:) The guys go through ESPN’s backup QB preseason rankings. Where does Jarrett Stidham fall?

(24:40) Zo and Beetle talk about how WBZ’s Steve Burton takes home old seafood from the media workroom at Patriots games. Would you eat old seafood?

(34:16) Zo and Beetle discuss QB guru Jordan Palmer’s take on Stidham and whether or not he’s trying to protect Stidham. Taking your calls.

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Tail Waggin’ Tuesday // Robert & Dana Kraft Join The Show // Today’s Takeaway - 1/20 (Hour 4) Jan 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the final hour of the show - live from Gillette Stadium - with Donna Spigarolo, Director of Community Relations with the Patriots, to talk about the “Pawtriots” on a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday. “Clyde”, the dog, makes a special guest appearance.
(7:53) Robert and Dr. Dana Kraft join Zolak & Bertrand at Gillette Stadium for an exclusive interview. A second special dog appearance from K9, “Heisman Kraft”.
(34:53) Today’s Takeaway.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Can Drake Maye Eliminate The Turnovers? // Gameplan vs Denver - 1/20 (Hour 3) Jan 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss - live from Gillette Stadium - to offer his Big 3 Takeaways from Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup between the Pats and Texans.
(14:53) The guys get into Drake Maye’s performance last week vs the Texans and give their takes as to how he needs to elevate his gameplay vs Denver.
(24:05) Zo, Beetle, McKone and Reiss talk about the travel to Denver and playing in elevation. Will the altitude play a factor in the game?
(31:09) To the phone lines for one last segment with Mike Reiss.

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All Aboard The Patriots Hype Train // Analyzing The NFL Head Coaching Carousel // Patriots Finally Getting Credit Nationally - 1/20 (Hour 2) Jan 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Greg Olsen, former doubter of the Patriots, changing his opinion on the Patriots’ potential based off of the last 2 playoff games, specifically the play of the Patriots’ defense.
(11:31) The guys get into the NFL Coaching Carousel. Miami hired former Packers DC and BC head coach, Jeff Hafley.
(24:43) The crew respond to comments made by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston in terms of the respect factor nationally for the New England Patriots.
(29:26) Zolak & Bertrand go to the phone lines to round out the hour.

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Stidham Drop Off From Nix Not That Big // Believing in the Broncos? // The McDaniels-Stidham Connection - 1/20 (Hour 1) Jan 20, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to comments by former Broncos Jake Plummer and Nate Jackson stating the Broncos won’t miss a beat with Stidham starting over Nix.
(10:56) Zo, Beetle and McKone follow-up on Tom Curran's remarks on his belief that Jarrett Stidham cannot possibly play as worse as CJ Stroud. Is anyone a believer in the Denver Broncos?
(27:10) The guys discuss the Josh McDaniels-Jarrett Stidham connection. Beetle recaps the history between McDaniels and Stidham.
(34:23) Indiana won their first College Football National Championship with a win last night over the University of MIami.

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Mack Hollins Eligible To Return From IR // Sounds of Sunday // Today’s Takeaway - 1/19 (Hour 4) Jan 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the final hour of the show by going to the phone lines for all things discussed in the show. A caller points out the Patriots health advantage over the Broncos.
(8:48) We dive into the Sounds of Sunday from the Divisional Round.
(19:08) Sounds of Sunday Continued.
(34:09) Today’s Takeaway.

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Patriots Road Favorites in Denver // Read & React // Recycling Beetle’s 6-Pack - 1/19 (Hour 3) Jan 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by previewing the Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Game. The line opened up with the Patriots as 5.5 point road favorites.
(10:46) We dive into the biggest stories following the Divisional Round with Read & React.
(23:32) Mike Vrabel comments on Jarrett Stidham during today’s press conference. The crew talk about Stidham as a backup QB. Callers offer their thoughts on everything discussed.
(32:52) The guys revisit Beetle’s 6-Pack of game thoughts ahead of the Pats-Texans game.

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Concern Level With Will Campbell // Patriots Offensive Struggles Continue - 1/19 (Hour 2) Jan 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with David Andrews in-studio and offering his perspective on the Patriots eliminating the Texans on Sunday.
(11:11) The guys discuss the concern level with Will Campbell following a rough couple of weeks against elite pass rushers.
(24:49) The crew talk about the Patriots offensive struggles during the playoffs. Callers chime in.
(35:37) Zolak & Bertrand get David Andrews’ opinion on the AFC Championship Game between the Patriots & Broncos.

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Patriots Advance To The AFCCG // Jarrett Stidham vs Patriots Defense // Should Stroud Have Been Benched? - 1/19 (Hour 1) Jan 19, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by breaking down the Patriots win over the Texans in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs.
(12:01) The guys react to comments made by Kennedy Stidham, wife of Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham, in reference to cold New England weather. With Bo Nix ruled out, Stidham will get the start vs his old team in the AFC Championship Game.
(22:02) C.J. Stroud throws 4 Interceptions, all in the first half. Zolak, Beetle & McKone analyze C.J. Stroud’s performance. Callers begin to weigh in.
(31:46) More breakdown of the Pats-Texans game. More callers’ thoughts on the game.

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Tedy Bruschi Joins The Show // The Crowd Will Be Ready To Go // Fake Promo Friday - 1/16 (Hour 4) Jan 16, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by waiting for Mike Vrabel’s press conference with some Patriots calls mixed in.
(6:19) Patriots HOFer Tedy Bruschi calls in to preview Texans-Patriots.
(19:41) We finish up with calls on the fans at Gillette and the Patriots defense.
(29:49) Fake Promo Friday

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