Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Pats/Jets Expectations // Is This A Trap Game? // Jets Reportedly Wanted Mike Vrabel - 11/13 (Hour 1) Nov 13, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show debating how bad a loss tonight would be against the Jets and the possibility of this game being a tough spot.
(9:39) David Andrews firmly believes this is NOT a trap game for the Patriots. The crew reacts.
(19:55) Connor Hughes on SNYJets said the Jets had heavy interest in hiring Mike Vrabel as their head coach. Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on this what-if situation from the offseason.
(31:30) Zo and Beetle end the hour with a rant about how horrendous the UMass Football team is, which includes kicking a field goal down by 45 points last night to avoid being shut out.

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Gronk’s Retirement Ceremony // Patriots MUST Beat The Jets // Today’s Takeaways - 11/12 (Hour 4) Nov 12, 2025

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(00:00) The show starts the hour with Rob Gronkowski’s official retirement with the Patriots signing a one day contract with the team.
(14:26) We react to Rob Gronkowski seemingly struggling to say anything positive about Bill Belichick.
(20:56) Is the upcoming game against the Jets a must win? The crew debates the importance of taking care of business on Thursday night.
(30:43) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Drake Maye’s MVP Candidacy // Could Josh Mcdaniels Take Another Job? - 11/12 (Hour 3) Nov 12, 2025

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(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak and Bertrand in-studio to tell us whether he is jumping on the Patriots hype train.
(10:52) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on Drake Maye’s MVP candidacy and if he has become the clear cut #1 QB from the 2024 draft class.
(24:10) We discuss where Josh McDaniels could potentially end up if given another opportunity to be a head coach.
(33:00) The crew questions why the Patriots struggle to defend opening drives so much this year.

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Should David Pastrnak Be The Bruins Captain? // Bills’ Super Bowl Window // Potential Road Blocks - 11/12 (Hour 2) Nov 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with your calls and reactions on everything.
(8:57) We debate if David Pastrnak should be named captain of the Bruins given his teammates reaction to his 400th goal.
(15:54) Damien Woody believes the Bills Super Bowl window is closing. The crew questions if Buffalo has spoiled the better part of Josh Allen’s prime
(23:56) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills as potential road playoff teams wreaking havoc in the AFC.

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Tickets Selling Fast For The Patriots Hype Train // Celtics And Sixers Down To The Buzzer Again // David Pastrnak’s 400th Goal - 11/12 (Hour 1) Nov 12, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show discussing the growth of the Patriots hype train, which includes Greg Bedard officially calling them a Super Bowl contender.
(13:47) The crew reacts to Tom Brady having the Patriots ranked 3rd in his updated power rankings.
(23:02) Zo and Beetle question if it is time to hit the panic button on the Celtics following their inability to execute late in the game against the 76ers, and falling to 5-7 on the season.
(32:58) Zo and Beetle close the hour discussing the Bruins winning their 7th straight game and David Pastrnak scoring his 400th career goal.

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Jarren Duran’s Future With Red Sox // Tail-Waggin Tuesday // Today’s Takeaways - 11/11 (Hour 4) Nov 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Chris Cotillo’s response to the show on the Jarren Duran contract situation.
(10:59) The crew is joined by Celia Oswitch on a special edition of Tail-Waggin Tuesday on this Veterans Day. Plus an explanation of operation ‘Delta Dog’.
(23:13) We answer more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.
(32:45) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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Mike Reiss Joins The Show // In-Game Coaching Decisions // Who Is The Non-QB MVP Of The Pats? - 11/11 (Hour 3) Nov 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss Kyle William’s impact in the Bucs game on Sunday and moving forward.
(10:11) Mike Reiss gives his takeaways from the Buccaneers game on Sunday.
(21:00) The crew discusses the in-game coaching decisions of Mike Vrabel and how they paid off. Plus Mike Reiss gives his three underrated Patriots this week.
(30:04) Zo and Beetle debate if Stefon Diggs is the non-QB MVP of the Patriots.

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End Of First Half Vs Bucs // Patriots True Super Bowl Contenders? // Happy Veterans Day - 11/11 (Hour 2) Nov 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots made the right decision with their clock management at the end of the first half of the Bucs game.
(10:50) Greg OIsen expressed his skepticism in the Patriots Super Bowl chances. The crew reacts.
(22:33) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on everything.
(34:17) We give a special shoutout to all the veterans out there and many thanks for your service.

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Drake Maye’s Ability To Be A Legend // Pats Hype Train // Maye Amongst Top MVP Candidates - 11/11 (Hour 1) Nov 11, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing Colin Cowherd’s belief that Drake Maye could be a legend.
(13:46) The crew questions whether the Drake Maye and Patriots hype train has left the station after all the national media praise.
(21:41) We highlight this Patriots team being a contender thanks in large part to learning how to win on the fly under Mike Vrabel. Plus, Zo & Beetle debate whether Matthew Stafford or Drake Maye should be at the top of the MVP conversation and which candidates have a realistic shot at actually winning it.
(29:49) Zo and Beetle close out the hour with the callers.

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Gronk Forever A Patriot // Sounds Of Sunday // Today’s Takeaways - 11/10 (Hour 4) Nov 10, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Rob Gronkowski returning to the Patriots on a one day contract to retire with the team.
(10:28) The crew dives into the best sounds across the NFL from Sunday.
(22:49) We get to more of your calls and reactions on everything.
(36:34) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

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