Boston Has Entered The Chat

Take a look back at some of the best interviews from 2024 that Travis Thomas and George Balekji had the pleasure of hosting. Including Red Sox legend Roger Clemens, founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, Michael Bivins and Comedian Sam Jay. Catch new episodes of Boston Has Entered The Chat every weekday. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at u...

The Red Sox have gone and signed Walker Buehler away from the Los Angeles Angels to a 1-year deal. Travis Thomas & Laura Stickells breakdown the Red Sox addition to the pitching staff. Will Middlebrooks joins the show to give his insight on the Red Sox signing. We get winners and losers from week 16 of the NFL season and plenty of holiday based discussions. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-...

Despite a 3-12 record and much criticism, Jerod Mayo’s job as Patriots head coach is reportedly safe as he is still viewed as New England’s leader for the future. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down the Patriots Week 16 loss to the Bills and go through the pros and cons of keeping Mayo as the head coach for next season. Plus, the guys also react to the news of Steve Belichick joining his d...

It’s win and get in for Jordan Love and the Packers as they host the Saints for the Week 16 Monday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup with a playoff berth on the line for Green Bay as they look to overcome a banged-up Saints team and the weather to punch their ticket to the NFL playoffs.    Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat...

With a record of 3-11,  Jerod Mayo and the Patriots coaching staff have received a lot of criticism with many fans wanting a coaching change. Reports suggest that if the Krafts decide to move on from Mayo, Mike Vrabel would be inserted in the job and could bring ex-Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with him. Travis Thomas and George Balekji debate which coach would be better for the fu...

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are on the road to take on CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys for the Week 16 Sunday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup as Tampa Bay looks to move closer to clinching their 5th-straight playoff appearance.   Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN 360: htt...

The NFL moves to Saturdays with Texans vs Chiefs and Steelers vs Ravens games to go head-to-head for ratings against the College Football Playoff. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview both matchups with key NFL playoff implications. As the Chiefs look to clinch the AFC 1-seed with a win over the Texans and Steelers can clinch the AFC North title with a win but if the Ravens come out on top the...

The Yankees acquired Cody Bellinger from the Cubs to help replace the hole in the roster that Juan Soto left. The only problem is Bellinger's new teammate, Giancarlo Stanton used to date his wife. Travis Thomas and Natalie Noury dive deep into the awkwardness of the Yankees love triangle and how that could affect the team. Plus, Travis and Natalie preview the Broncos at Chargers for the Thursday N...

Bo Nix and the Broncos visit Justin Herbert and the Chargers for the Week 16 Thursday Night Football game with a playoff berth on the line. Travis Thomas and Natalie Noury preview the primetime matchup and discuss how impressive Nix has been during his rookie year. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/downlo...

The Lions have looked like Super Bowl favorites for most of the season. But after losing to Josh Allen and the Bills in Week 15 and injuries to David Montgomery, Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis III and Khalil Dorsey, Detroit no longer seems like the team to beat. So, who is? George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck rank the top current NFL teams during their weekly power rankings. Plus, George and Anna...

Conor McGregor is once again delaying his return to UFC but claims to be in a preliminary agreement to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India which begs the question: should people care about this fight? George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck debate if fans still want to see a Paul brother fight after the disappointing Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match. Plus, if Conor McGregor is still a big...

The Lions didn’t just lose to Josh Allen and the Bills in a Week 15 shootout, but also suffered some key injuries that could cause David Montgomery, Alim McNeill, Carlton Davis III, and Khalil Dorsey to miss the rest of the season. George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck explain how Detroit’s injuries knock them off the same level as the Bills, Chiefs and Eagles while sharing their picks for their...

Another day, another walked back comment by Jerod Mayo. George Balekji & Travis Thomas are wondering, could Jerod Mayo possibly be talking his way right out of the Patriots head coaching job? The guys guys discuss Jerod Mayo and his constant press conference blunders, winners & losers from week 15 of the NFL, and talk who they think could be the best fit for Mike Vrabel as his name continues to po...

Mike Vrabel is one of the hottest coaching candidates being thrown around, and he's being pinned to the Patriots, Bears, and even Ohio State. Travis Thomas & George Balekji talk where they would go if they were Mike Vrabel during the current head coaching cycle. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NES...

Jerod Mayo’s Patriots came off their bye week with a horrible performance in Week 15 against Cardinals. Despite Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez’s best efforts the Patriots seem to be playing for a high draft pick like Travis Hunter. Travis Thomas and George Balekji recap the Patriots loss and discuss why New England’s end of season goal should be the Heisman trophy winner. The guys also react to...

Kirk Cousins and the Falcons visit Brock Bowers and the Raiders with Atlanta trying to keep its NFL playoff hopes alive during the Week 15 Monday Night Football doubleheader. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup and discuss if Michael Penix Jr. could make an appearance during a must-win game for Atlanta.   Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.c...

Sam Darnold and the Vikings host Caleb Williams and a disappointing Bears team in one of the Week 15 Monday Night Football games. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup and discuss Justin Jefferson and the Vikings chances at a deep playoff run this season.  Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN 360: https...

Bill Belichick has officially made the jump from the NFL to College football as he was introduced to the media as the new head coach for the University of North Carolina. Where he explained how he plans to have his players pro level ready by the time they leave for the NFL. But what else can Belichick do for UNC? Travis Thomas and George Balekji try to answer that question while also breaking down...

Jordan Love and the Packers are in Seattle to take on Geno Smith and the Seahawks for the Week 15 Sunday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji preview the primetime matchup and break down why each team needs the win to better help their playoff standings. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.co...

This year's MLB Winter Meetings saw a number of big tractions like Juan Soto’s record deal with the Mets, Yankees boosting their rotation with Max Fried and the Red Sox acquiring their ace starter in Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. Travis Thomas and George Balekji look back at all the moves while naming their winners and losers from MLB Winter Meetings. Got a Question or Comment for the show?...

Bill Belichick is is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at North Carolina!  What does this mean for the Tar Heels, and is this a calculated gamble for both UNC and Belichick?  Join us as we dissect whether this move could rejuvenate Belichick’s career and what it might take for him to succeed in a college football landscape so different from the NFL. Will the legendary coach bring a ne...

We got a major Red Sox trade! The team has acquired White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, but what does this mean for their future? They break down the deal, analyzing the Sox’s trade package, including Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. Is Garrett Crochet enough, or should the Sox be doing more after missing out on Max Fried? With Fried heading to the Yankees, what’...

Dive into the nail-biting showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers this Thursday night. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, our dynamic duo dissects what each team needs to bag that W.   Will the Rams’ woeful defense hold its ground against the relentless 49ers offense? Or will it be as sturdy as a house of cards in a windstorm? Trust us; you won’t want to miss thei...

Current Bengals WR Tee Higgins is set to be the top free agent receiver this offseason and the Patriots will be looking to reportedly “offer him the moon” to come to New England. Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to the Patriots reported interest in Higgins and why the WR should be their number one priority in free agency. The guys also give out their weekly power rankings with the Chiefs bat...

Chiefs might not be the flashiest team in the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes and company keep on winning no matter how close the game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji share their weekly power rankings with the Chiefs taking over the top spot yet again. Also, the guys explain why they wouldn't be surprised to see Russell Wilson and the Steelers winning Super Bowl LIX.   For the full episode of Boston Ha...