Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Top 5 QBs Drafted Since 2020 To Build Around // Read And React // Patriots Path To The #1 Seed - 11/17 (Hour 3) Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour discussing Dan Orlovsky’s top 5 QB’s drafted since 2020 he would start a franchise with, Drake Maye being ranked #1.
(11:23) The crew reacts to the breaking news of the Jets benching Justin Fields and starting Tyrod Taylor moving forward.
(21:25) We dive into Read and React.
(30:21) Zolak, McKone, and Barth end the hour discussing Nick Wright’s belief that the Patriots will claim the #1 seed in the AFC and outside of the Chiefs they are the team in the AFC to beat.

David Andrews Joins The Show // Who Are You Scared Of In The AFC? // Ja'Marr Chase Could Miss Patriots Game - 11/17 (Hour 2) Nov 17, 2025

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(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, in-studio to give his thoughts on the Patriots Jets game from Thursday night.
(11:43) David Andrews discusses the NFL slate from Week 11 with the crew and debates if there is any team the Patriots should fear in the AFC.
(25:06) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.
(34:24) We end the hour discussing JaMarr Chase possibly being suspended for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals Steelers game on Sunday.

NFL Sunday Recap // Drake Maye, The Elite of The Elite? // Milton Williams To IR - 11/17 (Hour 1) Nov 17, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the show recapping the biggest games from Sunday, including the Chiefs loss to the Broncos.
(10:37) We debate whether the Patriots should rather the Chiefs miss the playoffs entirely or face this version of them come the playoffs.
(21:23) The crew discusses Drake Maye being amongst the elite of NFL quarterbacks and our thoughts on his MVP chances following Sunday’s games.
(32:09) We react to the news of Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams heading to injured reserve and the impact it will have on the defense.

RJ Bell Joins The Show // Joe Mazzulla Calls In // Today’s Takeaways - 11/14 (Hour 4) Nov 14, 2025

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(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give us the best bets for Week 11.
(10:38) We continue our conversation on the Patriots, before Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla calls in to touch on the Patriots’ game from last night, the state of the C’s, and being a player’s coach.
(30:12) We finish the day with calls on everything with the Patriots.
(35:10) Today’s Takeaways.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // The Fans Understood The Assignment // QB Run vs. The Patriots - 11/14 (Hour 3) Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show to react to last night’s win for the Patriots.
(10:23) The crew touches on Thursday Night Football as a whole and whether opposing teams might have their quarterbacks run on the Patriots more.
(20:35) We compare Justin Fields to Drake Maye and Maye’s growth since the draft.
(30:36) The guys finish the hour by comparing Mike Vrabel to Bill Belichick.

Patriots Run The City Again // Drake Maye vs. Mike Vrabel // Read & React - 11/14 (Hour 2) Nov 14, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on how the Patriots’ hype has swallowed all the other teams in the city.
(14:43) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by deciding who the most important piece of the
Patriots’ success is… Mike Vrabel or Drake Maye.
(24:47) We dive into the biggest storylines in the NFL ahead of Week 11 with Read & React.
(37:11) The guys finish the hour with some Hamilton thoughts.

Pats Win Again // The Vibes Are High // The Football Card - 11/14 (Hour 1) Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football.
(13:14) The crew touches on vibes being high with the Patriots and Gillette Stadium feeling like the Tom Brady era last night.
(22:34) We look back at the win totals from everyone on the Patriots before the season.
(33:21) The Football Card.

Final Thoughts On Pats Vs Jets // Have The Patriots Shaken Off The “Weak Schedule” Notion? // Today’s Takeaways - 11/13 (Hour 4) Nov 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour giving their final thoughts on the Patriots ahead of Thursday Night Football tonight.
(14:59) Zo and Beetle highlight the opportunity the Patriots have tonight to show off in a standalone game similar to the game at Buffalo.
(20:27) The NFL owners have proposed a ban on the annual team report card. The charge is reportedly being led by Jets Owner Woody Johnson. The crew reacts to this news.
(32:57) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Pressure On Patriots To Win Tonight // Fireworks Down By 42 Points // Impact Of Rafael Devers Trade - 11/13 (Hour 3) Nov 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Patriots need to beat the Jets tonight and have no excuses if they lose.
(14:09) UMass football lit off fireworks after a field goal that put them on the scoreboard last night despite being down 45-3 at the time. The crew gives their thoughts on another UMass lowlight.
(25:12) We question the initial trade of Rafael Devers and why the Red Sox felt it was necessary to move on from him given the return. Plus the Red Sox President Sam Kennedy discussed the need to fill the void at 3rd base.
(34:49) Zo and Beetle close the hour answering more of your calls and questions on everything.

UMass Continues To Be A Punching Bag // Zo’s Interview With Eliot Wolf // Are Pats In Line For The #1 Seed? - 11/13 (Hour 2) Nov 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour continuing the discussion on the disaster that is the UMass Football program and what they need to do to stop being a national embarrassment.
(10:53) The crew discusses Zo’s interview with Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf, specifically the impact of their rookie class and free agent signings.
(21:34) We answer your calls and reactions on everything.
(30:59) Zo and Beetle question if the Patriots have the inside track for the #1 seed in the AFC.