Zolak & Bertrand

Latest Episodes:

Celtics Destroy Cavs // World Series Excitement // Patriots Remaining Schedule - 10/30 (Hour 1) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show by reacting to the Celtics destroying the Cavs last night and whether it should provide some hope moving forward.
(10:50) We question Charles Barkley saying it’s going to be a long year for the Celtics.
(23:42) The guys break down Game 5 of the World Series and why it’s been such a great watch overall.
(33:28) We finish the hour by reacting to Tom E. Curran’s prediction for the rest of the Patriots season.

Jordan Schultz Interview // Should The Celtics Tank The Season? // Joe Mazzulla Interview - 10/29 (Hour 3) Oct 29, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by NFL insider Jordan Schultz to start the third hour.
(13:58) Jordan Schultz gives his reasoning behind moving on from Keion White and Kyle Dugger.
(24:48) The crew questions whether the Celtics should adopt the tanking model with the poor start they have gotten off to.
(36:18) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins us live to discuss the current state of the team.

Monster Mash Headlines // Mike Vrabel Presser And K’Lavon Chaisson Interview // Today’s Takeaways - 10/29 (Hour 4) Oct 29, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with a Monster Mash Headline preview. We then head to Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the media live ahead of Sunday’s game vs the Falcons.
(14:40) Zo and Beetle are joined by Patriots Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson.
(22:21)The crew takes calls on everything from the day.
(33:55) We close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Where Should Drake Maye Rank In The MVP Debate? // AJ Brown Done In Philly? // Halloween Candy Talk - 10/29 (Hour 2) Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing where Drake Maye should rank among current MVP candidates. Plus Zo is not here for any of the Dak Prescott MVP talk.
(9:55) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.
(21:31) Mike Florio says the Eagles could be looking to unload AJ Brown, could the Patriots be in pursuit? We discuss the potential of a trade working out between the Eagles and Pats.
(32:44) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether they would leave out candy even if they weren’t home for Halloween.

Patriots Trade Kyle Dugger and Keion White // Marcus Jones Extension Terms // Do The Pats Have A Weakness? - 10/29 (Hour 1) Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today’s show reacting the news of both Kyle Dugger being traded to the Steelers and Keion White to the 49ers last night.
(10:43) Patriots have agreed to a reported 3 year $36 million extension with CB/PR Marcus Jones. We discuss the 2022 Patriots draft class and how Marcus Jones is the only one still on the roster.
(24:24) Manti Teo does not see many weaknesses with this Patriots team. The crew questions if the team has a true weakness.
(33:07) Is Drake Maye or Kayshon Boutte a more surprising star this season? Zo and Beetle debate who their most pleasant surprise is for the Patriots.

Celtics Get Their First Win Vs The Pelicans // Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday // Today’s Takeaways - 10/28 (Hour 4) Oct 28, 2025

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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Celtics getting their first win last night against the Pelicans.
(10:52) We dive into Tail-Waggin’ Tuesday and are joined by Celia Oswitch with this week's ‘Pawtriots’ Dog of the Week, Frankie.
(21:53) The crew debates who will make the playoffs and who will fall out of the race.
(35:24) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today.

Mike Reiss Joins The Show // Pats Trade Deadline Look Ahead // Offense Continuing To Thrive - 10/28 (Hour 3) Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand live from Gillette Stadium to discuss his three things.
(14:18) Mike Reiss shares his thoughts on the Patriots potential trade deadline moves.
(23:05) The Patriots offense is only scratching the surface of what they can become according to Peter Schrager. The crew discusses the potential higher upside of this Pats offense.
(31:44) Zo and Beetle highlight how the entire Patriots team is bought in on winning no matter their individual role in the team’s success.

Drake Maye Is A Top Tier NFL QB // Was The Debate Pre-Draft About Maye’s Talent Crazy? // Bruins Atrocious Loss - 10/28 (Hour 2) Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing where Drake Maye ranks among the top of NFL quarterbacks.
(9:12) Bill Simmons believes the pre-draft debate over Drake Maye’s talent was nuts. We debate whether this criticism and debate was overdone.
(23:53) The crew gets into a Three Stooges conversation and who in particular finds them to be humorous.
(31:36) Zo and Beetle recap the Bruins losing last night to the Senators 7-2 and where this season is headed for the team.

Praise For Patriots Off The Charts // Ran Carthon On Mike Vrabel // Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays In 18 Innings - 10/28 (Hour 1) Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today’s show highlighting the praise both the Patriots and Drake Maye have received for their early season success.
(11:17) Former Titans General Manager Ran Carthon says Mike Vrabel is doing a great job and the Patriots look extremely prepared situationally. The crew reacts
(23:50) The LA Dodgers win game 3 over the Blue Jays in 18 innings, yes 18 innings. We debate whether the game was too long.
(32:53) Zo and Beetle end the hour with your calls and reactions on everything.

Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Style Evolving // Sounds Of Sunday // Today’s Takeaways - 10/27 (Hour 4) Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing Mike Vrabel’s coaching and how it has evolved from buying into a culture to raising expectations and winning.
(11:06) The crew dives into the Sounds of Sunday, including two segments from Zo over the weekend.
(24:00) The guys continue with more Sounds of Sunday.
(35:41) We end the show with the takeaways from today.