Zolak & Bertrand

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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Matt Stafford Blew MVP Shot? // Week 18 Outlook - 12/30 (Hour 1) Dec 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joining the show to discuss Matt Stafford’s horrible performance on Monday Night Football.
(15:28) The crew continues to discuss the MVP race and how the Bills matchup against the Patriots.
(24:17) We go back and forth on how the Patriots should approach Week 18.
(33:05) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

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Patriots Roster Build // Time to Trade Draft Picks? // Today's Takeaways - 12/29 (HOUR 4) Dec 29, 2025

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00:00 - Bertrand and Phil Perry look at how the Patriots AFC East roster was built

11:07 - Are the Patriots at the point where they can consider trading first round picks for stars?

23:43 - Victory Monday calls

33:50 - Today's Takeaways - Jets HC Aaron Glenn comment

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1 Seed or Bust? // NFL Playoff Fear Factor // Jaguars coming on - 12/29 (HOUR 3) Dec 29, 2025

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00:00 - Is it #1 seed or Bust for the Patriots?

06:39 - Do other AFC Teams fear the Patriots?

16:08 - The Jaguars are coming on strong in the AFC

24:50 - calls

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David Andrews in-studio // Patriots Injured O-Line // Play for Top Seed? - 12/29 (HOUR 2) Dec 29, 2025

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00:00 - Former Patriots Captain David Andrews joins in studio to break down the Patriots blowout win over the Jets and takes a crack at his Top 5 most responsible for the Pats turnaround.

12:31 - Andrews breaks down the Patriots offensive line play

23:20 - Should the Patriots go all out for the #1 seed in the AFC next Sunday?

36:36 - Looking at potential playoff opponents for the Patriots

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Pats Blowout // Maye MVP // Top 5 Credit for Pats Turnaround - 12/29 (HOUR 1) Dec 29, 2025

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00:00 - Marc Bertrand and Phil Perry discuss the Patriots blowout win over the Jets Sunday

08:26 - Did Sunday's performance cement Drake Maye as the NFL MVP?

23:50 - Ranking the Top 5 Patriots most responsible for the franchise turnaround.

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2 Stats 1 Lie | Mike Vrabel Press Conference | Today's Takeaways - 12/26 (Hour 4) Dec 26, 2025

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of their Boxing Day Post Christmas Day Special with 2 Stats & 1 Lie - with The People's Champ, Jorge. Can anyone figure out the lie(s)?

(8:29) McCarthy & Callahan go to the phone lines. The Patriots cap space next season plus, Christmas tree dismantling/disposal has already begun.

(18:09) The guys listen in on Mike Vrabel's press conference. Plenty of injury concern heading into Week 17 against the Jets.

(29:31) Today's Takeaways

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Should The Red Sox Re-sign Alex Bregman? | Breslow Having Trouble Building Bridges | Proper Christmas Tree Etiquette - 12/26 (Hour 3) Dec 26, 2025

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the third hour of the program with some Hot Stove hot takes from McTakey on the Red Sox offseason. Should the Red Sox re-sign Alex Bregman? How far should they be willing to go to retain his services?

(15:54) McCarthy brings up recent Jeff Passan reporting on the Red Sox' asking price for Jarren Duran - which appear to be lofty. Is Craig Breslow having a hard time cultivating better relationships with other front offices?

(26:50) Which league had a better Christmas sports day? - The NFL or NBA? The guys vent about sports being played on Christmas. Callers weigh in everything discussed.

(38:24) What's the proper etiquette in the timing of the disposal of one's Christmas tree? Producer Jorge has a Grinch-like take as the guys deliberate.

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Patriots Playing With House Money | Milton Williams Changes The Patriots Defense | Read & React - 12/26 (Hour 2) Dec 26, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #2 by reacting to comments from Albert Breer claiming that the Patriots are "playing with house money". The duo agree that those comments are too strong and voices their reasoning. What constitutes a successful season for the Patriots?

(12:38) McCarthy & Callahan provide a progress report on Milton Williams, who is currently eligible to come off of the IR. McCarthy praises Milton Williams' importance to the team.

(26:53) Read & React

(35:03) End of the Year Boston Sports Awards: Biggest Asshat of the Year Award - Nominees are: Craig Breslow, Triston Casas, Jarren Duran, Nikita Zadorov

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The Importance of the #1 Seed For New England | Do You Fear The Broncos in Denver? | Offensive Player of the Year - 12/26 (Hour 1) Dec 26, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Matt McCarthy & Andrew Callahan - for Zolak & Bertrand - begin this post-Christmas Day show by analyzing the AFC Playoff picture. How critical is the #1 seed for the Patriots? McCarthy shares his concerns about playing at Denver.

(12:50) McCarthy & Callahan deliberate over other holidays and the days that proceed them. They go to the phone lines.

(24:48) More calls. Callahan likes the idea of re-formatting the current NFL Playoff system.

(35:13) End of the Year Boston Sports Awards: Offensive Player of the Year Award - Nominees are: Roman Anthony, Jaylen Brown, Morgan Geekie, Drake Maye

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Is Goodfellas a Christmas Movie? | Appreciating The Mothers Who Make Christmas Happen | Today's Takeaways - 12/24 (Hour 4) Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

(0:00) Matt McCarty & Ty Anderson - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of their Christmas Eve Special with some Goodfellas references. They ultimately agree on it being a Christmas movie. Callers call in on everything.

(12:53) What's your favorite Christmas Song? The guys appreciate the mothers who help make Christmas miracles. Ty Anderson is opposed to trading away Jeremy Swayman.

(24:09) Ty re-lives a scene from Home Alone. The guys have a discussion about planes, autopilot and flight simulators.

(34:09) Today's Takeaways

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