Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Tom Brady Failing The Raiders? // How To Make Drake Maye Struggle // Pete Alonso Signs With Orioles - 12/10 (Hour 3) Dec 10, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing whether Tom Brady is failing the Raiders..
(10:59) We touch on Greg Bedard’s response to Phil Perry after he called Drake Maye “blueprint-proof”.
(22:46) The crew takes calls on the Patriots and Ryan in Malden provides an update on his YT channel.
(30:41) We react to the breaking news of Pete Alonso signing with the Orioles.

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The Latest On Pete Alonso // Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes // Feeling The Christmas Spirit - 12/10 (Hour 2) Dec 10, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on the latest news surrounding Pete Alonso and his free agency.
(8:02) The guys question whether the Red Sox are in a better spot than they were a year ago.
(16:38) We talk about whether the guys are feeling the Christmas spirit this year with some calls mixed in.
(26:02)The crew touches on Nick Wright saying the first 8 years of Patrick Mahomes’ career were better than Tom Brady’s.

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The Latest Patriots Doubter // How Could The Bills Win? // Josh Allen’s Cleanest Path Yet - 12/10 (Hour 1) Dec 10, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the latest Patriots doubter, Danny Parkins.
(13:07) We react to Buffalo radio making a case for why the Bills could beat the Patriots on Sunday.
(24:54) The crew goes back and forth on Dan Orlovsky saying Josh Allen has his cleanest path to the Super Bowl yet.
(32:41) We finish the hour with calls on everything Patriots related.

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Fallout From College Football Playoffs // Tail Waggin’ Tuesday // Today’s Takeaway - 12/9 (Hour 4) Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour complaining about the College Football Playoffs. Zolak misses when Bowl Games used to matter.
(9:52) The guys dive into another Tail Waggin’ Tuesday with week’s Pawtriots Dog of the Week, “Roxy”.
(17:39) The crew round out the show by doing a lightning round with the callers.
(31:54) Today’s Takeaway.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Reiss’ Big Three // The Most Meaningful Game For Patriots Since The Brady Days? - 12/9 (Hour 3) Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss - live from Gillette Stadium. Mike Reiss offers up his Big 3 Things from the Bye Week.
(13:49) Who should the Patriots fear the most in the playoffs? The guys discuss.
(22:33) Bonus Reiss’ Big 3 Things in order for the Patriots to defeat the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Is this the most meaningful home game for the Patriots since the Tom Brady Days?
(33:43) The guys react to Taylor Kyles on the need to get Kyle Williams more involved in the offense. More breaking news: Philip Rivers gets signed to the Indianapolis Colts’ Practice Squad.

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The Patriots Are Mike Vrabel’s Team // Kyle Schwarber To Re-Sign With Phillies // Marko Mitrovic Interview - 12/9 (Hour 2) Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour reacting to Mike Vrabel’s appearance on Wake Up Bartstool and his commentary on Drake Maye
(6:26) Breaking News: Kyle Schwarber is finalizing a 5-year, $150M deal to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies. Zo commends Dave Dombroski for retaining a superstar free agent. How does the Schwarber signing affect the remainder of the MLB offseason? The crew wrap up their thoughts on Mike Vrabel’s appearance on Wake Up Barstool.
(20:42) The crew react to Greg Bedard’s comments on his surprise players from this season. The guys offer up their pleasant surprises for this year.
(27:54) Revolution HC, Marko Mitrovic joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium.

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Gauging The AFC Playoff Picture // Hat & T-Shirt Game For Patriots // Should The Patriots Be Rooting For The Chargers? - 12/9 (Hour 1) Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - begin the show by re-assessing the AFC Playoff picture. The Patriots-Ravens Week 16 matchup gets flexed into Sunday Night Football.
(14:30) The guys react to Cam Newton and Adam Schein’s comments heaping praise on the Buffalo Bills. It’s a hat and t-shirt game for the Patriots if they can beat the BIlls.
(23:11) Chargers defeat the Eagles (22-19) in overtime on Monday Night Football. The crew react to the implications of a Chargers victory.
(31:01) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines for all things discussed in the show.

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Sounds of Sunday // Celtics Not Being Talked About Enough // Today’s Takeaway - 12/8 (Hour 4) Dec 08, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with more thoughts on Jeff Kent making the MLB HOF.
(9:03) We dive into all the Sounds of Sunday from Week 14 of the NFL season.
(23:24) The crew quickly touches on the Celtics not being talked about enough.
(32:31) Today’s Takeaway.

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Read & React // Red Sox At The Winter Meetings // Jeff Kent Makes Hall of Fame - 12/8 (Hour 3) Dec 08, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Alex Barth joining the boys, touch on this being a championship week for the Patriots.
(9:16) We dive into the biggest storylines from the latest weekend in the NFL.
(21:37) The crew breaks down all the news coming out of the first day of the Winter Meetings.
(30:44) We finish the hour by reacting to Jeff Kent making the MLB HOF.

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Fair To Compare Tom Brady And Drake Maye? // Who Is Elected First? - 12/8 (Hour 2) Dec 08, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with David Andrews joining the show to discuss another weekend of NFL football.
(10:27) We get David Andrews’ thoughts on whether it’s fair to compare Drake Maye and Tom Brady.
(25:08) The crew touches on the chances of the Patriots beating the Bills twice in one season.
(33:14) We finish the hour by asking David Andrews who should get into the Hall of Fame first, Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft?

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