Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Chances Joe Burrow Plays Sunday // Stefon Diggs Playing Through Broken Finger // Any Possibility The Patriots Are Fools Gold? - 11/20 (Hour 1) Nov 20, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the news that Joe Burrow is fully participating in practice and may play Sunday vs the Patriots.
(9:04) Stefon Diggs has reportedly been playing through a broken finger. We question if this will have an impact on his overall play the rest of the season.
(22:35) Should the Patriots take a flyer on wide receiver Brandin Cooks following his release from the Saints? The crew dives in.
(28:44) Zo and Beetle debate if there is any chance this Patriots team is not for real and the chances they could get smacked come the playoffs.

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Mike Vrabel’s Presser // K’Lavon Chaisson Interview // Today’s Takeaways - 11/19 (Hour 4) Nov 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading live to Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
(23:40) The crew is joined by Patriots pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson to discuss Milton Williams injury as well as expectations on Sunday vs the Bengals.
(29:45) We answer your calls and reactions on everything from the show.
(36:23) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Revisiting Eliot Wolf’s Comments // Drake Maye’s Rise // Red Sox Slew Of Moves - 11/19 (Hour 3) Nov 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Eliot Wolf’s comments following the trade deadline, specifically on giving up three 1st round picks for a player.
(10:05) We debate if the Patriots should pursue Myles Garrett in an offseason trade.
(20:32) Nick Wright has Drake Maye very high in his QB tiers. The crew reacts.
(26:09) Zo and Beetle discuss the flurry of Red Sox moves from yesterday which included sending Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies.

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No Easy Paths To Winning Super Bowl // Patriots Credit Pie // Umass Loses Again - 11/19 (Hour 2) Nov 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing how if the Patriots make the Super Bowl, no one will question their easy schedule.
(13:05) The crew dives into credit pie for the Patriots. Plus a debate of the best kinds of pie.
(26:24) Ohio sends Umass to 0-11 on the season. We touch on the current state of Umass football.
(35:19) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a music discussion.

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Patriots' Achilles Heal // Ja’Marr Chase Suspension Upheld // Confidence Level Vs Rest Of The AFC - 11/19 (Hour 1) Nov 19, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show debating what the Patriots' fatal flaw could be this season.
(9:50) The crew discusses Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension officially being upheld and if they would rather play the Bengals at full strength or without Chase.
(22:54) We question if the Patriots should feel comfortable playing against anyone in the AFC come the playoffs.
(30:26) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether they would rather play at home vs the Chiefs or go to Denver with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.

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Red Sox Offseason Notes // Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday // Today’s Takeaways - 11/18 (Hour 4) Nov 18, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with the latest news on all things Red Sox, including Bo Bichette and Tristan Casas rumors. Plus the likelihood of signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, is it an either or situation.
(12:09) Zo and Beetle dive into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and this week’s ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Lila.
(21:18) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.
(32:33) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // MVP Chances For Drake Maye // AFC True Contenders - 11/18 (Hour 3) Nov 18, 2025

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(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to give us his three things that could potentially hold the Patriots back.
(14:39) Mike Reiss discusses with the crew if Drake Maye is the third best quarterback in the NFL already and where he ranks in the MVP conversation.
(26:09) We debate who the true contenders are among the current AFC playoff teams.
(35:12) Mike Reiss details what he knows about the Milton Williams injury and how the Patriots will have to rally in his absence. Plus the impact of the Ja’Marr Chase suspension.

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Milton Williams Injury Impact // Patriots Fear Factor In Playoffs // AFC: Three Team Playoff Race? - 11/18 (Hour 2) Nov 18, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the impact of Milton Williams being out of the lineup for at least 4 games after being placed on injured reserve.
(10:26) We debate how difficult of an out the Patriots are within the AFC playoff picture.
(21:25) The crew questions if the Patriots need more opportunities for “prove-it” wins in order to silence the easy-schedule doubters.
(30:14) Zo and Beetle discuss Dave Portnoy saying the AFC is only a three team race between the Patriots, Broncos, and Bills.

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Ja’Marr Chase Out Vs Patriots // Chiefs Fatigue Finally Setting In? // Pats Success A Product Of Schedule? - 11/18 (Hour 1) Nov 18, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the news that Ja’Marr Chase will be suspended for the Patriots game this Sunday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey in last week’s game.
(11:34) The crew questions if there is any chance the Chiefs miss the playoffs given their 5-5 start, the worst start to a season of Patrick Mahomes’ career.
(22:02) Cam Newton calls the Patriots success this season fools gold due to their easy schedule, but credits the Colts so far for their success. We react.
(34:41) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a Thanksgiving dinner debate and discussion.

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Barth’s Superlatives // Sounds Of Sunday // Today’s Takeaways - 11/17 (Hour 4) Nov 17, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour diving into Alex Barth’s Patriots Superlatives at the mini-bye, including favorite signing, most disappointing free agent, and unsung hero.
(13:09) The crew gets into the best sounds from Sunday across a weekend of football.
(25:25) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.
(34:06) Zo, McKone, and Barth close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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