Zolak & Bertrand

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Zolak is Sleepless in Seattle // Red Sox 5-Game Winning Streak Snapped // Today’s Takeaways - 9/9 (Hour 4) Sep 09, 2026

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(00:00) Football is back! Zolak and Bertrand comment on the lovely city of Seattle. Callers chime in on the Week 1 Super Bowl Rematch.
(11:11) The Red Sox had their 5-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Angels. Zolak, Bertrand and McKone give their opinions on the Red Sox as they head towards the playoffs.
(18:28) The guys analyze the Seattle music scene. They go off the rails with their taste in music. They take a slew of callers before the final segment.
(28:49) Today’s Takeaways

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David Andrews Joins The Show // Have The Patriots Improved Since The Super Bowl? // Not Enough Good Offensive Linemen in the NFL - 9/9 (Hour 3) Sep 09, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined in-studio by former New England Patriots Center, David Andrews for his hour long segment. He offers his initial reaction to the Gonzalez contract extension.
(9:45) The guys take calls for David Andrews as the show previews the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch.
(25:37) The guys speculate on what could possibly happen tonight. More callers for David Andrews.
(34:12) Final segment with David Andrews. His lingering thoughts on the game plus callers.

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Pressure on McDaniels’ Offense To Play Better? // High Hopes For Patriots Offensive Line // Can Drake Maye Replicate MVP-like Performance? - 9/9 (Hour 2) Sep 09, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour 2 with McKone highlighting a NY Post report speculating Dianna Russini’s next career move.
(16:34) The guys talk about Josh McDaniels’ impact as he and Maye are a pair for the second year in a row.
(24:55) Doug Kyed lays out his rationale on why he expects the Patriots Offensive Line to improve this season. The panel reacts.
(31:12) Can Drake Maye replicate an MVP-like performance from last season? Chris Broussard doesn’t think so. The guys discuss.

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Patriots Are Winners in the Gonzalez Deal // Matt Groh’s Role in Gonzo Negotiations // Did The Cornerback Market in the NFL Get Reset? - 9/9 (Hour 1) Sep 09, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are a fully loaded show going into Week 1 Opening Night to preview a rematch of Super Bowl LX. Beetle is BACK! He reacts to the Christian Gonzalez extension and declares a winner between the sides.
(13:02) Zo, Beetle and McKone continue to react to the surprise element of the Gonzalez signing. They break down Matt Groh’s involvement in the contract negotiations.
(23:19) Did the Cornerback market get reset? Beetle expresses happiness that the deal is done.
(31:34) The guys explore the different outcomes for tonight’s Super Bowl LX rematch. Have the Patriots learned from last year’s loss to Seattle?

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The Beginning of the End For Belichick at UNC // Red Sox Winners of 5 Straight // Today’s Takeaways - 9/8 (Hour 4) Sep 08, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Hart begin the final hour of the show by sharing their thoughts on the Belichick-UNC investigation. Plus, reaction to Western Michigan-Michigan game ending.
(13:03) The guys talk Sox after they beat the Angels (5-2) on Labor Day. The Red Sox are winners of 5 straight. They discuss what their ideal postseason roster will look like assuming rehabbing players like Garrett Crochet return.
(22:15) Zo, McKone and Hart wrap up the show with callers on everything mentioned in the show. How much pressure is there for Gonzalez now that he’s been extended?
(33:43) Today’s Takeaways

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Phil Perry Joins The Show // Are The Patriots Being Overlooked? // Patriots Preparing To Punch Back Against Seattle - 9/8 (Hour 3) Sep 08, 2026

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(00:00) Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston joins the show. Perry provides his initial thoughts on the Gonzalez contract extension signed overnight.
(11:40) Phil Perry and the guys preview the Super Bowl Rematch on Wednesday Night. Perry defends the Patriots from media outlets picking the Seahawks to win easily.
(22:15) The guys take calls on everything discussed in the show. Are the Patriots prepared to punch back this time around?
(31:40) The guys break down the benefits of Christian Gonzalez getting his 2nd contract with the Patriots.

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Super Bowl Rematch Preview // Are The Seahawks Being Overlooked? // What Does a Successful Year Look Like For Maye? - 9/8 (Hour 2) Sep 08, 2026

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(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Hart begin to preview the Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots. What should the Patriots offensive gameplan should be?
(8:37) ESPN released an article highlighting the Vrabel-Russini distraction within the Patriots locker room. The guys react to the article and notice it has nothing newsworthy to report that would negatively impact the team.
(20:29) Is everyone overlooking the defending Super Bowl Champs in the Seahawks? The FS1 crew have the Seahawks winning by double-digits. Zo, McKone and Hart give their takes.
(27:18) What does a successful year look like for Drake Maye? The guys discuss.

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Gonzalez Signs 4-Year Extension Overnight // What Are The Patriot Guarantees? // Business As Usual For The Patriots - 9/8 (Hour 1) Sep 08, 2026

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(00:00) Scott Zolak, Tim McKone and Andy Hart - in for Beetle - react to the overnight breaking news: Christian Gonzalez signs a 4-year contract extension.
(9:02) Zo, McKone and Hart speculate the contract details for the Christian Gonzalez extension. Is Gonzalez truly the top-paid CB and what are the Patriot guarantees?
(22:47) The guys continue to share their thoughts on the Gonzalez extension. They recall the way the negotiations were reported through the media.
(32:25) Albert Breer shares the contract breakdown outlining the guaranteed money distribution timeline for Gonzalez’ contract extension.

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Patriots Happy To Play Out The String With Gonzalez // Does Gonzo Need To Holdout Week 1? // Today’s Takeaways - 9/7 (Hour 4) Sep 07, 2026

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(00:00) Tim McKone and Matt McCarthy react to the latest reporting from Adam Schefter on the latest on the Christian Gonzalez front. If the Patriots wanted to get the deal done it would’ve been done by now.
(14:57) More on the Gonzalez situation. Does Gonzalez need to be more forceful in order to get the Kraft’s to budge?
(24:25) The guys round out a loaded call screener. Do the Patriots even want to pay Gonzalez at this point?
(36:27) Today’s Takeaways

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McCarthy Skeptical of Maye Year 3 Leap // Analyzing The State of the AFC // What Can Derail The Patriots Season? - 9/7 (Hour 3) Sep 07, 2026

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(00:00) Tim McKone and Matt McCarthy talk about Drake Maye and whether he’ll make a Year 3 leap. What will constitute a “successful” season for Maye and the Patriots?
(14:24) McKone and McCarthy take a deep dive into the state of the AFC. Who are the true contenders for the Conference Title? McCarthy declares “no wagons” in the AFC.
(25:49) McKone and McCarthy get into their big picture concerns for the Patriots heading into the 2026 NFL Season. Callers pile on McCarthy over his Drake Maye takes.
(33:51) What has a chance to derail the Patriots season? McKone and McCarthy continue to offer their expectations for the Patriots this season.

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