Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Drake Maye vs. Matt Stafford // Different Circumstances // Jaylen Brown vs. Luka Doncic - 1/2 (Hour 3) Jan 02, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing their conversation on who deserves the MVP more… Drake Maye or Matt Stafford.
(13:17) We compare the different circumstances for Maye and Stafford this season and why it’s an important part of the MVP discussion.
(21:42) The crew takes calls on Drake Maye vs. Matt Stafford and Tom Brady’s love life.
(30:40) We finish the hour by breaking down Jeff Teague saying that Jaylen Brown is better than Luka Doncic.

Nick Wright? No, Nick Wrong // Bill Simmons Advocates For Drake Maye // Tom Brady In The News - 1/2 (Hour 2) Jan 02, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Nick Wright saying he doesn’t think Drake Maye should win the MVP.
(11:07) We touch on Bill Simmons making the case for Drake Maye to win the MVP.
(22:36) The guys listen to Drake Maye’s outlook on possibly winning MVP and what the MVP award should represent.
(31:37) We finish up the hour with some Tom Brady thoughts.

Reflecting On Mike Vrabel’s Comments // Should Vrabel Be Disappointed? // Will The Team Be Affected? - 1/2 (Hour 1) Jan 02, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Mark Dondero and Leroy Irvin filling in, touch on Mike Vrabel’s comments about Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore on Wednesday.
(11:24) The crew reacts to Mike Giardi’s outlook on Vrabel’s comments.
(25:01) We go back and forth on whether the Patriots will be affected by the drama now surrounding them.
(35:04) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

Mike Vrabel’s Press Conference // How Did Vrabel Handle It? // Today’s Takeaway - 12/31 (Hour 4) Dec 31, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by taking some calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference.
(18:01) We react to Vrabel’s comments on the criminal charges facing Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore.
(29:08) Today’s Takeaway.

More Stefon Diggs Thoughts // Charges Brought Against Christian Barmore // Potential Bruins GM Candidates - 12/31 (Hour 2) Dec 31, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by continuing their discussion on the Stefon Diggs situation and how it will impact the team moving forward.
(8:02) We touch on the Savannah Bananas for a few minutes with calls about Diggs also mixed in.
(20:38) The guys react to the breaking news of Christian Barmore also having charges brought against him.
(30:23) Ty Anderson offers up some interesting GM options for the Bruins if they choose to ever move on from Don Sweeney.

Does Drake Maye Deserve The MVP? // Is David Pastrnak Lazy? // The Initial Christian Barmore Report - 12/31 (Hour 3) Dec 31, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by questioning whether Drake Maye deserves the MVP.
(11:03) We go back and forth on whether David Pastrnak should be considered lazy.
(19:49) The crew reacts to Channel 5’s initial report on Christian Barmore’s charges.
(31:13) We finish up the hour with calls on the Bruins, Stefon Diggs, and Barmore

What’s Next For Stefon Diggs // Examining The Commissioner's Exempt List // Mike Vrabel’s Role - 12/31 (Hour 1) Dec 31, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ty Anderson and Matt Dolloff filling in, touch on the latest news surrounding Stefon Diggs and the charges against him.
(13:22) The crew continues their discussion about the Commissioner’s Exempt list and whether there’s a real chance Diggs could end up on it.
(25:58) We go back and forth on Mike Vrabel’s history with players in a similar situation as Diggs.
(33:46) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

The Incident Report // What’s Next? // Today’s Takeaway - 12/30 (Hour 4) Dec 30, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by examining the incident report that was released surrounding Stefon Diggs’ charges.
(12:08) We take calls on the Diggs drama and the impact it will have on the Patriots.
(23:38) The guys predict what they think the outcome will be for Diggs and the Patriots once this case is wrapped-up.
(34:48) Today’s Takeaway.

Latest on Stefon Diggs // Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Examining The Patriots Press Release - 12/30 (Hour 3) Dec 30, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing to dive into the latest news surrounding the charges put against Stefon Diggs.
(9:20) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins the show to discuss the drama surrounding Stefon Diggs.
(21:30) The crew talks with Reiss about his outlook on the MVP race after Matt Stafford’s ugly performance on Monday Night Football.
(30:30) We finish the hour with calls on Stefon Diggs and the police report finally being released.

Proof Of The New Culture? // Stefon Diggs Charged // What’s Next? - 12/30 (Hour 2) Dec 30, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing how Sunday's win over the Jets speaks to the culture change with the Patriots.
(10:21) We react to the breaking news of Stefon Diggs being charged with strangulation and assault allegations.
(24:09) The crew questions what’s next for Stefon Diggs with him now being in legal trouble.