Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Are The Patriots Improving? // Read And React // Drake Maye-Mike Vrabel Relationship - 11/3 (Hour 3) Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour questioning if they felt the Patriots got better on Sunday despite their slim victory over Atlanta.
(11:13) The crew dives into Read and React.
(25:23) We discuss the relationship between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel as well as who can fill the role of Kayshon Boutte if he were to miss extended time with his hamstring injury.
(34:17) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing Christian Gonzalez’s injury against the Falcons.

David Andrews Joins The Show // Patriots Playoff Odds Are Among Highest In NFL // Team Chemistry - 11/3 (Hour 2) Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss the win on Sunday over Atlanta and if it was a “good win?”
(13:48) We dive into the current AFC playoff picture and question where the Patriots will end up among the top of the AFC.
(23:10) The crew discusses what the Patriots should do with their league leading cap space for next season. Plus David Andrews about his thoughts on “Clap-Gate.”
(31:36) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating if the Patriots have good chemistry as a team.

Patriots Squeak By The Falcons // “Clap-Gate” // Pats Stifling Run Defense - 11/3 (Hour 1) Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show recapping the Patriots narrow victory over the Falcons thanks to Parker Romo’s missed extra point that would have tied the game.
(12:44) The crew discusses the Falcons accusing the Patriots of stimulating the snap by clapping on the critical intentional grounding play in the 4th quarter.
(21:37) We highlight the Patriots holding another running back to below 50 total rushing yards, which marks the 9th straight game they have done so.
(30:44) Zo and Beetle end the hour answering your calls and reactions to the Pats win on Sunday.

RJ Bell Joins The Show // The Slack // Fake Promo Friday - 10/31 (Hour 4) Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) RJ Bell of Pregame.com joins the show to give you the best bets for Week 9.
(11:06) We catch up on all the stories we missed from the week with The Slack.
(23:57) The crew finished the show with calls on everything from the day.
(36:31) Fake Promo Friday.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // How Drake Maye Made His Year 2 Leap // Priorities For The Patriots - 10/31 (Hour 3) Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston previewing Falcons-Patriots.
(10:07) We dive into how Drake Maye has made his Year 2 leap and how much it has raised the Patriots’ ceiling.
(18:47) The crew discusses what the Patriots will be prioritizing at the trade deadline.
(27:31) We finish the hour by evaluating the Ravens and how much of a threat they are to the Patriots.

Read & React // Monster Mash Headlines + Reaction // McKone Hasn’t Seen Ghostbusters - 10/31 (Hour 2) Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a bunch of calls on the Patriots.
(12:42) The crew reacts to the news of Chris Grier and the Dolphins parting ways, before getting into Read & React.
(24:56) Monster Mash Headlines and then we react!
(35:35) The guys discover that McKone hasn’t seen Ghostbusters

Dolphins Selling? // Hood Good Can Kayshon Boutte Be? // The Football Card - 10/31 (Hour 1) Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand react to Thursday Night Football and the Dolphins potentially selling.
(11:05) We dive into Drake Maye being set-up to succeed with Josh McDaniels and question how good Kayshon Boutte could be.
(21:23) The crew reacts to Daniel Jeremiah complimenting the Patriots for how they’ve supported Drake Maye.
(30:56) We dive into the best bets of the week with The Football Card.

Which Win Do You Want More? // Ryan In Malden’s Accident // Today’s Takeaways - 10/30 (Hour 4) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on Bill Belichick wanting Keon White over Christian Gonzalez and more Patriots thoughts.
(6:58) We touch on what win the Patriots need more as the season winds down.
(19:28)The crew finishes up the day by talking with Ryan in Malden after his recent car accident.
(30:29) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Albert Breer Joins The Show // Should The Celtics Tank The Season? // Trade Deadline Outlook - 10/30 (Hour 3) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB as they react to Drake Maye being in MVP talks and their latest win over the Browns.
(11:48) We get Breer’s thoughts on the Keion White and Kyle Dugger trades.
(23:11) Breer shares his thoughts on Drake Maye running more and the risks that come with that.
(37:07) We finish the hour with Breer’s thoughts on the trade deadline.

Why The Marcus Jones Deal Happened // The Draft Pick Drain // Big Move Coming? - 10/30 (Hour 2) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand touch on Greg Bedard’s thoughts about the Marcus Jones deal and him negotiating without an agent.
(11:12) We touch on NBC Sports detailing the “draft pick drain” that has taken place with the Patriots organization over the years.
(22:17) The crew touches on Taylor Kyles not thinking a big deal is coming for the Patriots at the trade deadline.
(29:24) We dive into some stand-up comedy talk to finish up the hour.