Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Patriots Primed For Huge Success // Read And React // Drake Maye And The MVP Race - 11/10 (Hour 3) Nov 10, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the resilience the Patriots showed going on the road and beating the Buccaneers off a bye week.
(9:12) The crew dives into Read and Act.
(21:46) We discuss Drake Maye being vaulted to the top of the MVP race leaguewide despite not having his best start against the Bucs.
(32:42) New York Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll has been fired. Zo and Beetle react to this breaking news.

David Andrews Joins The Show // How Far Can The Pats Go? // More Patriots Prime Time Games - 11/10 (Hour 2) Nov 10, 2025

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(00:00) Former Patriot David Andrews joins Zolak & Bertrand in-studio to discuss the differences in culture and buy-in among this Patriots team under Mike Vrabel.
(10:55) The crew debates with David Andrews how far this Patriots team can go.
(24:17) We discuss what we saw from TreVeyon Henderson in his breakout game against the Buccaneers.
(33:30) Zo and Beetle question whether the Patriots should have more crucial late season games flexed into PrimeTime as well as whether they agreed with Mike Vrabel’s end of first half clock management.

Pats Remain Undefeated On The Road // Drake Maye’s Toughness // Feeling The Hype - 11/10 (Hour 1) Nov 10, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show recapping the Patriots' statement victory over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
(13:23) The crew is fully bought in on the Patriots being a Super Bowl contender after their win in Tampa Bay despite the front office not making moves at the deadline to improve.
(23:38) We highlight Drake Maye’s ability to take hits and still deliver perfect throws under pressure. Plus a discussion of Drake Maye closer to Patrick Mahomes than Josh Allen.
(32:58) Zo and Beetle answer your calls and reactions on the Patriots victory over the Bucs.

RJ Bell Joins The Show // The Slack // Fake Promo Friday - 11/7 (Hour 4) Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) RJ Bell of pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets of Week 10.
(16:00) Zo & Beetle discuss everything that was missed from this week in The Slack.
(25:24) Some extended Slack. Plus, Zolak gives his MIAA projections for high school football playoffs beginning tonight.
(35:54) Zo and Beetle close out the week with Fake Promo Friday.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // Weighing Drake Maye Injury Concern // Red Zone Woes For Patriots Defense - 11/7 (Hour 3) Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined in-studio by Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston to talk all things Patriots.
(12:13) Zo & Beetle weigh the injury concern surrounding Drake Maye and his style of play.
(20:49) The crew breakdown the Patriots Red Zone defensive woes.
(30:32) The callers chime in with Phil Perry in his final segment on the show.

Projecting Kyle Williams’ Snap Count // AFC vs NFC // Read & React - 11/7 (Hour 2) Nov 07, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour going right to the loaded phone lines. The crew wonder how to get Kyle Williams going while Kayshon Boutte is injured.
(15:00) Zo and Beetle continue with the callers. The panel debates the AFC vs NFC.
(23:17) The crew dive into Read & React.
(36:48) Callers round out the hour on everything discussed in the show so far.

Win Proves Patriots Are True Contenders // Maye vs. Mayfield // The Football Card - 11/7 (Hour 1) Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how much the result in this week’s matchup on the road versus Tampa Bay matters.Phil Perry thinks a Patriots win would qualify the Pats as true contenders.
(10:51) Zo and Beetle react to the Tampa perspective after Nick Wright’s comments referring to the Bucs being better positioned than the Patriots. Drake Maye vs. Baker Mayfield discussed. The crew distinguishes the AFC as the tougher conference based on the QB’s’.
(23:30) The crew discuss the risk factors surrounding Drake Maye’s running style against the Tampa Bay defense this Sunday. They quickly go off the rails and transition to jingle music and sitcom intros.
(31:46) We dive into the best bets of the week on the Football Card.

Best Pest Problem Advice For This Time of Year // Jarren Duran Contract Situation // Today’s Takeaways - 11/6 (Hour 4) Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a discussion about how to get rid of mice in your house.
(14:33) Red Sox declined Jarren Duran’s $8 million option, but later signed him to a $7.7 million contract. Plus, Beetle defends Cam Schlitter after he apologized to the city of Boston, however his apology may have been written with Chat GPT.
(24:22) Callers on everything discussed in the show today.
(33:19) Zo and Beetle close out the show with Today's Takeaways.

Albert Breer Joins The Show // Sauce Gardner Trade Thoughts // Which Sport Is #2 Behind The NFL? - 11/6 (Hour 3) Nov 06, 2025

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(00:00) Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joins Zolak & Bertrand live to recap the Patriots lack of moves at the trade deadline.
(13:40) Albert Breer gives his thoughts on the Sauce Gardner trade and if the Patriots would or should consider a similar trade if offered for Christian Gonzalez.
(24:09) The crew debates whether Drake Maye’s footwork has improved or if we are overlooking it because the Patriots are winning games.
(33:18) Zo and Beetle ask Albert Breer which sports league is the number two in America behind the NFL.

Standing Pat At Trade Deadline: A Good Thing? // Massive Test For Offensive Line // Tragedy in Dallas - 11/6 (Hour 2) Nov 06, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating whether the Patriots standing pat at the trade deadline was a good thing, or whether they should have made a move to improve.
(9:43) We discuss the test the Buccaneers defense could present for the Patriots offensive line and ways to keep Drake Maye upright.
(23:31) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.
(32:06) Zo and Beetle discuss the tragic news of the passing of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at just 24 years old.