The Christian Arcand Show

The Red Sox were hovering around .500 for the first two months of the season last year, can they start stronger in 2026? Jayson Tatum has struggled since his return, what can he do to return to form?

Sean McAdam of MassLive joins the show to break down the latest stories around the Red Sox. McAdam believes the Sox pitching depth is in a great spot, and the lineup could be even better than last year.

The Seahawks just extended Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record deal making him the highest Wide Receiver in NFL History. How much will it take to extend Christian Gonzalez, who locked up JSN in the Super Bowl? The Pats also released Josh Dobbs, and Tom Brady's Flag Football tournament was played over the weekend.

Jayson Tatum has been in a shooting slump since his return, did we disregard how difficult it would be for Tatum to fit right back in with the rest of the lineup? Should the Celtics prioritize Tatum returning to 100% or getting the number one seed in the Eastern Conference?

How will Alex Cora perform with a new look Red Sox lineup and rotation? Will he be able to get the most out of this roster? The Bruins had a huge win over the Red Wings, and have proven they can win at least one playoff series.

Arcand open's tonight's show previewing the Red Sox as Opening Day approaches on Thursday. The Red Sox are going into 2026 with an emphasis on pitching and defense, will it be enough for a playoff run in October?

Arcand is hyped for Opening Day after the World Baseball Classic. The Red Sox named all but one of their five starting rotation spots. How will their roster shape out over the next week? The Bruins crushed the Jets last night, can they make a playoff run? The Celtics look to win their fourth straight game when they play the Grizzlies.

The full Christian Arcand Show from Wednesday March 18, 2026

HR1 - Arcand kicks off tonight's show discussing the World Baseball Classic Final where Team USA fell to Venezuela 3-2. Despite the Team USA loss, the Red Sox participants were among the hottest hitters in the tournament and that is a massive success for the Sox. In light of Garrett Whitlock's loss in the World Baseball Classic Arcand looks at the Red Sox bullpen. Have fans been whistling past the...

HR2 - Arcand recaps last night's Bruins overtime loss to the Canadiens. As the Bruins enter a crucial final stretch heading to the playoffs who needs to step up for the B's to avoid the worst case scenario for a non-playoff hockey team, missing the playoffs but falling out of the lottery. Arcand is joined by WEEI.com's Tom Carroll for his swansong on The Christian Arcand Show as Tommy Freezepops i...

HR3 - In tonight's Headlines: Tom Brady doesn't seem super eager to sign up for the Flag Football tournament in the 2028 Olympics, Jack Hughes wants the golden goal puck back, and more. Foxboro City Council took on the world and won in their dispute with FIFA over security fees in the New England Nightly News. Finally, Arcand checks in on the Celtics who cruised to victory over the Golden State Wa...

HR4 - Arcand kicks off the final hour of tonight's show recapping the World Baseball Classic Final and how despite a USA loss, the WBC was a resounding success for the Red Sox ahead of next week's Opening Day. - In tonight's Arcand Fire: Christian reacts to the NFL rule change proposals, Producer Zach Coe realized he was getting old after hearing some youth slang, and Christian makes his picks for...

SEGMENT - In tonight's Arcand Fire: Christian reacts to the NFL rule change proposals, Producer Zach Coe realized he was getting old after hearing some youth slang, and Christian makes his picks for the Final Four.

SEGMENT - In tonight's Headlines: Tom Brady doesn't seem super eager to sign up for the Flag Football tournament in the 2028 Olympics, Jack Hughes wants the golden goal puck back, and more.

SEGMENT - In tonight's New England Nightly News Foxboro took on the world and won, TSA agents quit amid government shutdown, and more.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by WEEI.com's Tom Carroll for his swansong on The Christian Arcand Show as Tommy Freezepops is set to depart WEEI at the end of the week. Tom reflects on his time at WEEI and provides a live update from the Garden.

SEGMENT - Arcand recaps last night's Bruins overtime loss to the Canadiens. As the Bruins enter a crucial final stretch heading to the playoffs who needs to step up for the B's to avoid the worst case scenario for a non-playoff hockey team.

SEGMENT - In light of Garrett Whitlock's loss in the World Baseball Classic Arcand looks at the Red Sox bullpen. Have fans been whistling past the graveyard when in comes to the pen? Did Craig Breslow and co do enough to bolster the bullpen behind Aroldis Chapman?

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00:00 - The Celtics defeat the Suns! 18:37 - Red Sox ramifications of the WBC final tonight 31:58 - The Denver Broncos get their man

00:00 - The Celtics are making things interesting in the East 19:07 - Arcand talks hoops with Dan Greenberg (Barstool Sports) 35:01 - World Baseball Classic Madness!

00:00 - 8PM Headlines 21:17 - New England Nightly News 35:57 - WR moves today in the NFL

00:00 - We bleed Celtics green in here 19:37 - ARCAND FIRE! 34:56 - CLICKBAIT!

Christian says he wasn't actually there, but the way he tells it, maybe he was?

…or does he? Plus, Arcand gives you his take on whether or not a good individual run in the WBC will translate to a good regular season.