The Drive

00:00 - A Sox, Celtics, and Bruins smorgasbord to open the show after a busy Tuesday night of action. 16:20 - Mike Vrabel speaks to media for first time since photos of he and Dianna Russini were published and the Patriots' head coach struck a very different tone than his initial statement which called the situation "laughable." 27:37 - NBA Insider Keith Smith joins the show to talk Celtics and pl...

00:00 - On the 13th anniversary of David Ortiz's impassioned Patriots' Day speech, Will Flemming fails to live up to the moment. 6:50 - Tom Giles of NBC Sports Boston teaches Aaron the practice of a "shoey," also talks Sox, Celtics, and a little Patriots. 24:20 - In honor of the 130th running of the Boston Marathon, "if you had to attempt it today, how far are you making it?" 31:09 - Adam Schefter...

00:00 - Aaron and Mark hit the air on this Patriots Day reacting to the Sox' early morning W. 11:24 - Nick Coit joins the show to shift the spotlight to a cheerier topic: the Boston Celtics. 23:58 - Bill Koch of the Providence Journal talks State of the Sox after a 9-13 start and the Yankees are their way to Fenway for the first time this year. 33:52 - After a rough final eight minutes last night...

00:00 - Latest on the Vrabel-Russini front. 5:36 - Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell joins the show to talk C's playoffs, moose meat and whale watching. 26:36 - Today's Drive Poll: "Is Alex Cora still the best manager for the Boston Red Sox?" 31:59 - Buzzer Beaters to close out today's show.

00:00 - Gearing up for a big Sunday which features postseason Game 1's for the Bruins and Celtics. 12:18 - The Boston Cheap Sox. 20:30 - Do you trust the Patriots to draft a WR in the 1st or 2nd Round of the NFL Draft? 26:50 - Hampden Academy Baseball Coach and Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jon Perry joins the show to talk about his Maine Baseball Exhibit.

00:00 - Sox talk to begin the Drive at 5 from Hero's in Bangor. 16:16 - Former Black Bear and Boston Bruin Bob Beers joins the show to preview Bruins-Sabres beginning on Sunday. 29:53 - Buzzer Beaters to close out today's show.

00:00 - Jim & Ernie get the show going from Hero's Sports Grill & Entertainment Center in downtown Bangor. 13:51 - Today's Drive Poll: "What will be the bigger number this postseason: Bruins GAMES won or Celtics SERIES won? 22:22 - Khari Thompson of Boston.com joins the show to talk Celtics playoffs and Patriots draft/off-season and continued drama. 32:25 - As we know around here, the promise of "...

00:00 - Red Sox reaction after we hit the air following the Sox salvaging the series finale in Minnesota. 8:07 - We begin the Drive at 5 talking about that other Patriots story that won't go away - A.J. Brown - and why is everyone acting like a potential deal is a foregone conclusion? 18:04 - Today's Drive Poll: Tied for the worst record in the sport, "who is most to blame for the Red Sox 6-11 sta...

00:00 - Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid probe over photos with Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel. 15:47 - Today's Drive Poll: "would you sign up to see the Celtics make it just short of the mountain top in these playoffs?" 23:03 - A former-ESPN hot take artist says Cooper Flagg will be the best player in the NBA in short order. Plus, an update on other athletes from the Pine Tree State...

00:00 - Jim & Mark open the show by wondering if there is cause for concern with Garrett Crochet after last night's debacle in Minnesota, and get some breaking news on the Vrabel front just before going on-air. 12:29 - John Karalis, Celtics Insider for Sports Illustrated, joins the show to talk about the incredible year by the C's and what's ahead in the NBA Playoffs. 25:48 - We talk Sox (and a li...

00:00 - Few NBA players have ever turned in a rookie season as statistically accomplished as Newport's Cooper Flagg just did. 9:28 - Sophie Weller of Patriots Wire joins the show to talk about the latest off-season news surrounding the team. 22:30 - The college basketball transfer portal is so crazy it had Mark and Dickie V falling for the same social media fake report. 29:08 - Sox Props - it's a...

00:00 - The Celtics capped off a dream regular season with one of their most remarkable wins of the year last night. 16:51 - After more than a decade of heartbreak, Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at The Masters. 24:12 - Latest developments in the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story sees The Athletic back off their initial stance. 30:18 - A mass exodus in Orono as the college hockey portal opens up.

00:00 - How is it that the Vrabel-Russini story basically turned into crickets? 12:21 - University of Maine Director of Athletics Jude Killy joins the show to discuss the Black Bear Student-Athlete Experience Fund and the $500,000 donation the men's ice hockey program received today from Arthur Demoulas. 30:20 - Today's Drive Poll: "Which 'rough start Red Sock' will end up having the best 2026 sea...

00:00 - Celtics drop another close one vs. a "contender," now 3-11 vs. the top 3 teams in each conference. Is that anything to be concerned about? 14:56 - Checking in on Cut Day at the 90th edition of The Masters. 25:30 - Meatball of the Day and early season oddities around MLB. 32:51 - The Justice Department opens investigation into NFL over TV deals.

00:00 - A Mainer is on the move to the reigning champs. 11:03 - Ben Volin of The Boston Globe joins to chat about his experience playing Augusta National in 2017. 18:47 - What does Cade Cunningham's return mean for the Celtics' chances in the Eastern Conference? And why the heck do these Giannis-to-Boston rumors keep popping up? 27:34 - Buzzer Beaters to close out the show.

00:00 - Aaron and Mark hit the air slightly distracted by Round One of The Masters. 10:47 - Today's Drive Poll: "You get one free round of golf anywhere on the planet...are you playing Augusta National or somewhere else?" 20:24 - A Sip of The Roast, featuring the guy's conversation from this morning with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. 25:34 - Matt Vautour joins the show to talk about the uncomfort...

00:00 - Jim & Mark hit the air after the Red Sox take the series vs. Milwaukee and Jim's had enough with Red Sox arrogance. 16:27 - Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini's poolside pics prove to be the uncomfortable story of the day. 26:22 - We wrap up our Masters Scramble Contest, with the final two callers: Jason in Sangerville and Austin from Portland. 32:55 - We got a throwback brawl last night in ML...

00:00 - Mark and Jim hit the air an hour late following Maine Baseball's game vs. Bryant. A 53-point quarter and 80-point half by the Celtics is worthy of leading off with. 12:14 - Red Sox talk with the team slumping home for the first time this season. 23:32 - A former-Maine QB is rising up draft rankings...could he find his way to Foxborough? 35:10 - Mark puts together the MLB All-Teen Team of t...

00:00 - We hit the air an hour late after the Red Sox get swept away in Houston and fall to a 5th-straight loss. 24:58 - We need to start paying a little more attention to the Bruins and what they've got cooking... 33:49 - Forget expansion, the NBA should take a look at relegation. 42:28 - Remember James Tibbs? You won't want to...Plus Buzzer Beaters to wrap up today's show.

00:00 - A little Sox talk + Sox Props to open the Drive at 5, and how the ABS challenge system is making baseball more exciting. 17:25 - Would you rather see the NFL expand to 18 games and have the Super Bowl played the night before Presidents' Day? Or would you rather see MLB tweak how they're running things? 29:27 - High School football changes coming next fall. 39:43 - Buzzer Beaters to close o...

00:00 - Red Sox reaction as the skid hits three. 16:17 - Hearing from Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for the first time this off-season on new additions, added expectation, and running the program in Foxborough. 26:24 - We're joined by Jack Hersom, the newly named HC of Bangor High School Football.

00:00 - Is Jayson Tatum "baaaaaaack" as Cedric Maxwell proclaimed during last night's game in Charlotte? 4:13 - Chad Finn of The Boston Globe joins the show to talk C's, March Madness, and a little Red Sox. 16:36 - After serving up a couple meatballs, Aaron & Mark fall down an Easter rabbit hole...pardon the pun. 25:58 - Phil Pushard joins the show to talk about his emotions while watching his son...

00:00 - Aaron & Mark open the week by reacting to UConn's improbable comeback vs. Duke to send the Huskies to a 3rd-straight Final Four. 20:44 - Bruins epic Sunday comeback + we continue on the theme of heartbreaking calls. 30:28 - Today's Drive Poll: "Are you a fan of the new ABS challenge system in baseball?" Featuring calls from Dave in Levant, Pete in Lucerne, as well as Red Sox opening weeken...

00:00 - It's Opening Day! What does Opening Day mean to you today vs. what it meant at it's peak. Plus we hear a special shoutout from Fred in Milford on why he holds today near and dear. 20:28 - Using Mark's projections, here's an American League outlook for 2026. 32:39 - And not to be outdone, Mark gives his thoughts on the Senior Circuit. 36:18 - Nick Derba, head coach of Maine Baseball, joins...

00:00 - The 2027 season is kicking off on a Wednesday night...Is the NFL aiming to take over every day of the week? 11:32 - We wrap up our Sweet 16 Contest with the final six teams out of the bucket, featuring Bob in Holden, Joe in Brewer, Mike in Milford, Donny in Brewer, Lucas in Lincoln, and Jim in Hampden. 21:55 - Ernie Clark presents The Ticket & Ticket TV's All-Maine Boys Basketball Teams. 3...