Toucher & Hardy

(00:00) Hardy quizzes Fred and John on names that could be names of country clubs or stars in adult films.  (20:08) Mark Daniels, who covers the Patriots for MassLive, calls into the show to discuss the Patriots before they start training camp practices on Wednesday.  (34:14) The guys continue to talk about the unfortunate antics that led to the Red Sox’s extra innings loss last night.  (PLEASE be...

(00:00) The guys open the show jumping around to all kinds of things including The Bear, Robert Townsend, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. (21:31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox lost to the Phillies, 3-2, and got off to a rough start in the series. Reports have come out saying the Red Sox will be in the market for a starting pitcher.  (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to...

(00:00) Fred talks about his trip in Central Florida and the guys talk about Gator Land and capybaras.  (19:41) Get ready for the much-anticipated Email Bit, where you can connect with anyone on the show by clicking below. Then, join us as we catch up on missed topics with The Stack! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  li...

(00:00) The guys listen to a clip from Joe Murray’s show the other night as they discuss where to hide drinks on your body to bring them into a concert.  (11:27) Fred, Hardy, and John talk about what the Red Sox need to do to the roster to be a legitimate playoff team. (28:11) Hardy discusses some new shoes he recently purchased, and the guys talk about outfits they wear to work each day.  (PLEASE...

(00:00) The guys talk more about the clip that has gone viral of the Astronomer CEO on the Jumbotron with the woman he is having an affair with.  (20:13) Mike Reiss, an ESPN reporter, joins Toucher and Hardy and discusses the Patriots’ upcoming training camp and projected win totals.  (35:19) Mike Reiss quizzes the guys on the concerts he has been to in the last couple of months.  (PLEASE be aware...

(00:00) The guys open the show talking about Hardy’s issues with people being sick, Dylan Dreyer, and more. (21:12) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox take the third game of the series against the Cubs in Chicago, as Wilyer Abreu hits 2 home runs and Alex Bregman hits a pinch hit home run. Kelsey Plum calls out Caitlin Clark and others for their lack of effort in WNBA protests regarding pay.  (...

(00:00) Wallach is traveling to beautiful MAINE, so Hardy quizzes him on some of the events going on in vacationland (17:23) It’s time for the segment everyone’s talking about—The Email Bit! Send an email to anyone on the show with the link below, and stay tuned as we dive into missed stories with The Stack! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)   CONNECT WI...

(00:00) RED SOX or BLUE JEANS?? (19:01) Tim Healey became the Boston Globe’s Red Sox beat reporter in June 2025 after covering the Mets and Marlins. He joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things Red Sox. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the  show page on 985thesp...

(00:00) Albert Breer is the Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB and part of the Thursday Night Football crew on Amazon - He joins the show for his weekly hour-long segment. Breer clarified he never reported the Patriots were “very interested” in Terry McLaurin (13:50) Inside NFLPA Scandal: Why Howell's resignation was "inevitable" (29:14) Christian Gonzalez SNUBBED? Holley...

(00:00) The great MICHAEL HOLLEY is with Hardy and Wallach this morning! (23:00) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the  show page on 985thesportshub.com . Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . Watch the show every...

(00:00) Last night at the Cold Play concert at Gillette there was a video that went viral.   (17:37) It's the Email Bit! Feel free to email any show member by clicking the link below. (33:51) Last up, we’ll unpack the stories we didn’t get to with The Stack!  (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy F...

(00:00) Ryan Johnston has a new game! If you were Hardy would you open the door?   (15:11) Brian Robb from Mass Live joins the show in the studio to talk about Celtics summer league games in Las Vegas and his offseason thoughts.  (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit t...

(00:00) Hardy's Trash Guy Joey calls in all the way from California to talk about the recent trash strikes going on. Joey is taking advantage of the strikes as he is living his best life out in Gardenia California. The Tour de France is happening right now and the guys are not into watching it.    (15:31) Ryan Johnston provides his thoughts on the Bruins recent draft picks, and look ahead to what...

(00:00) Happy British Open day! Ryan Johnston is in for Fred today, which means lots of golf talk throughout the show! Trying to beat the Florida heat is not for the weak. Hardy gives an update on navigating the trash strikes in his town. (22:36) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The ESPYS went down last night and lets just say some of the jokes weren’t received well. Hardy is all pumped about the British...

(00:00) Live free or buy is back! Fred and Wallach guess if the item that Hardy lists off is free or for sale.  (15:55)  It's the Email Bit! Feel free to email any show member by clicking the link below. (31:40) Last up, we’ll unpack the stories we didn’t get to with The Stack!  (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  linktr....

(00:00) When you go to a pool party should the host supply all the towels or should you have to bring your own towel. Fred is not on the side of bringing a towel to a pool party.  (20:30) Gary Washburn is the National NBA writer and columnist for the Boston Globe. He joins the show to discuss what's going on around the NBA right now.  (32:55) Does it really matter where you go to the beach in New...

(00:00) Some ideas for games come to you at two in the morning, well only for Adam 12. The guys guess if the name that Adam lists off is a recent Red Sox draftee or a blue jean brand? What jeans were the best and worst to wear?  (23:03) Fred isn’t too big on girl watching or even people watching.  (34:11) MLB is rapidly changing and is slowly going downhill. What should the league do to get back o...

(00:00) There is a new movie filming in Boston and they are in need of an Italian grandfather. Could this be Mark Gemeli’s breakout role in the industry? Fred is heading down to Orlando for his son's Baseball tournament, and is visiting his old stomping grounds of Rollins College. What is new in Orlando since Fred's been in college?    (23:39) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: It's the mid summer classic...

(00:00) Mike Francesa reviews SUPERMAN! (19:05) Welcome to what’s often called the show’s standout segment—The Email Bit! Feel free to email any show member by clicking the link below. Next up, we’ll unpack the stories we didn’t get to with The Stack! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the la...

(00:00) It’s time for  NEWS You Can USE! (19:02) Jen McCaffrey from  theAthletic.com joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things BASEBALL! (34:03) After getting briefly stuck in the elevator, Fred explains how his mind surprisingly didn’t go to dread. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the l...

(00:00) A country group called LOCASH has a new song, "Isn’t She Country," based on the Stevie Wonder classic. Guess what? It’s not good. (19:11) SPORTS! The Home Run Derby took place, and the guys gave an in-depth look at everything that happened! (34:20) Hardy, Chris Forsberg and Wallach are hitting the links after the show tomorrow! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due t...

(00:00) It’s Tuesday at the start of the deadest part of the sports calendar — All-Star week — so there’s plenty of talking going on. About what? You’ll have to listen and find out! (23:01) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Fred is OUT on hairy men in saunas! Meanwhile, a “distressed” woman approaches Hardy at 1AM asking… “Have you seen my lighter?!”. Oh, and the Home Run Derby happened last night! (PLEAS...

(00:00) Ian Browne, a sportswriter at  MLB.com , calls into the show to discuss the Red Sox’s recent success and the possible trade deadline moves.  (16:43) Get ready for the much-anticipated Email Bit, where you can connect with anyone on the show by clicking below. Then, join us as we catch up on missed topics with The Stack! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to insert...

(00:00) The guys react to stories from the Levitate Festival over the weekend, as Ryan Beaton tells about his experience as he was there on Saturday. (14:34) The guys take calls from people asking what accents are socially acceptable and which accents are culturally inappropriate in music and singing. (30:36) Toucher, Hardy, and Wallach talk about how there are now more kids than ever who want to...

(00:00) Breer, a senior writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated, joins the show for the 7:00 hour to discuss plenty of things including travelling to the Cape.  (19:11) The guys talk about recent news regarding their finances of players and coaches from certain NFL teams and how it involves their owners.  (31:34) Toucher, Hardy, Breer, and Wallach discuss who they think will make the playof...