Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Phil Perry Joins The Show // “Light Box” Talk // Beetle’s Biggest Fear - 1/9 (Hour 3) Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston previewing Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.
(7:28) We touch on Perry continuing to use the term “light box” and the keys for the running game.
(18:35) The crew debates Beetle’s biggest fear for the Patriots on Sunday.
(26:55) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.

If The Pats Advance… // Potential Breakout Players // Read & React - 1/9 (Hour 2) Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing what path they prefer if the Patriots advance on Sunday.
(7:40) The crew discusses potential breakout players on Sunday for the Patriots with the callers.
(19:43) We preview Wild Card weekend with Read & React.
(32:32) We finish the hour with calls on everything from the day.

Justin Herbert Outplays Drake Maye? // Should Eliot Wolf Still Be Fired? // The Football Card - 1/9 (Hour 1) Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether Danny Parkins could be right about Justin Herbert outplaying Drake Maye on Sunday.
(10:12) The crew goes back and forth after a caller asks Beetle if Eliot Wolf should still be fired.
(22:46) The guys take more calls on the Patriots and their expectations for Sunday.
(32:57) We give our picks with The Football Card.

The Viral Drake Maye Song // Alex Bregman Latest // Today’s Takeaway - 1/8 (Hour 4) Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour by reacting to the viral Drake Maye song.
(10:33) The crew touches on the latest on the Alex Bregman front.
(18:32) We finish the day with calls on everything we talked about.
(30:53) Today’s Takeaway.

Albert Breer Joins The Show // Playoff Predictions // Arch Manning Has Been Committed - 1/8 (Hour 3) Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB breaking down the latest news in the HC cycle,
(14:16) The crew discusses Breer’s playoff bracket and his outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.
(24:54) We touch on some college football topics, including Arch Manning being loyal and not entering the transfer portal.
(37:48) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.

Shawne Merriman Joins The Show // Brian Hoyer Calls In // Cedric Maxwell Joins Us - 1/8 (Hour 2) Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with retired NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman joining the show to discuss Chargers-Patriots on Sunday and Phillip Rivers return to the NFL.
(13:07) Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins the show to discuss the Quick Snap Podcast, his NFL career, and Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.
(23:35) Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell joins the show to discuss the current state of the team and Jaylen Brown taking it to another level this season.
(35:58) We finish the hour by reacting to Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick making their case for Matt Stafford winning NFL MVP.

Fair To Be Disappointed? // David Andrews Calls In // Agitated Thursday - 1/8 (Hour 1) Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether it’s fair to be disappointed if the Patriots play a good game against the Chargers and still lose.
(10:22) Former Patriots center David Andrews calls into the show to defend his take about being satisfied with the Patriots’ season already.
(20:34) Beetle loses his mind over Chris Simms’ outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.
(31:57) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots.

Mike Vrabel’s Press Conference // K’Lavon Chaisson Interview // Today’s Takeaway - 1/7 (Hour 4) Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.
(18:44) Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson joins the show to discuss going to the blue tent, the team being sick, and his outlook for the playoffs.
(24:00) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything.
(30:18) Today’s Takeaway.

Patriots Offense Changing? // The Challenge of Jim Harbaugh // Great Broadcaster Slate - 1/7 (Hour 3) Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing whether the Patriots offense could change ahead of the playoffs.
(10:51) The crew discusses Albert Breer’s reasoning for why Jim Harbaugh is dangerous in the playoffs.
(21:35) We touch on how great the broadcaster slate is for Wild Card Weekend.
(29:12) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything.

Bill Belichick’s Mistake // Sunday’s Ticket Price // Josh McDaniels To Arizona? - 1/7 (Hour 2) Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour #2 by questioning whether Bill Belichick made a mistake with all the HC openings in the NFL.
(12:05) We examine the ticket prices for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday.
(23:54) The crew goes back and forth on calls about Chargers-Patriots and the HC openings across the league.
(31:29) We finish the hour by reacting to Mike Florio floating Josh McDaniels as an option for the Cardinals.