Toucher & Hardy

(00:00) We kick off Friday morning with discussing radio legend Arthur P, Fred saying how seeing KISS years ago might’ve been one of the most fun he’s ever had at a concert and Mark E. Smith. (19:30) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:  Tyrese Haliburton drilled a 21-foot pull-up jumper with just 0.3 seconds left, giving the Indiana Pacers their first and only lead of the game and an impossible-seeming 111-...

(00:00) Breaking news! Bruins hire Marco Sturm as new head coach. Sara Civian covers the NHL for the Bleacher Report, she joins Toucher and Hardy to discuss the future of the Bruins and the hiring of Marco Sturm.  (15:22)  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 did...

(00:00) Ohhhh Gary Tanguay. God bless Mrs. Loude. Mr. Tanguay is not too happy about what's going on with Market Basket.    (14:35) The NBA finals have finally arrived! Will the ratings be high during this finals match up? The best prospects for Knicks head coach, and will Doris Burke get the boot from ESPN next season?   (30:21) Stephan A. Smith gets his millionth job as he will host and executiv...

(00:00) Some more drama with Belichick and Jordan Hudson? Yes please. Pablo Torres has the inside scoop. Toucher and Hardy continue to listen to more clips of Pablo Torres on the Bill Simmons podcast. Is Belichick sabotaging himself? Has he officially gone off the rails? Did he alter his reputation for all Pats fans?    (34:57) Fred's gout continues to get worse. Hardy dog licks his wounds to make...

(00:00) Starting this Thursday off strong with talking about the best and worst TV Tropes. Jerry Lewis is terrible. You have any pet issues? Fred's dog likes to eat underwear?   (21:22) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Red Sox finally snap their losing streak, and avoid getting swept by the Angels, taking the Dub 11-9. They now are four games below .500, and take on the Yankees this weekend in a three ga...

(00:00) Kevin O'Connor joins the show to talk about the new NBA format. Is OKC the new Celtics? What can the Celtics do this offseason to win their 19th championship?   (19:14) 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! CONNECT WITH TOUCHE...

(00:00) Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins the show for the last time this NBA season to share his thoughts on the unexpected firing of Tom Thibodeau, and what the Celtics should do this offseason.   (32:59) Hardy has an upcoming boat cruise, with a bunch of different bands performing! Which bands will actually be good?     CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  l...

(00:00) A new Sports Bra coming to Boston? It's not your typical sports bra… A new sports bar dedicated to only showcasing women's sports is opening a location in Boston. Toucher and Hardy share their thoughts.   (19:57) The one and only Pablo Torre joins the Bill Simmons podcast, and claps back on Simmons about covering the entire Belichick-Jordon saga, making Simmons look like a FOOL on his own...

(00:00) Hate waiting in line? Don’t we all. Toucher and Hardy kick off the day talking about the annoyances of business, and how they should be fixed.   (17:27) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Surprise, yet another Red Sox loss. Angels snatch the 4-3 dub in extra innings. Three major errors by the red sox cost them. Does Cora seem to care? Who should they trade for at the deadline?  Is it too late for t...

(00:00) The guys compared Detroit television with Boston television while also comparing personalities from each region. (17:00) 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! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY:  linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, v...

(00:00) The guys react to some clips from Gary Tanguay on a show on the WBZ channel.  (15:46) Ryan Johnston, one of the voices of the Boston Bruins, talks about the latest news on the Bruins’ head coaching search, as well as some names the Bruins could target this offseason. (31:39) The guys speak about Pat McAfee leaving out 50 Cent in a Pacers rally cry while calling out the other Knicks fans, a...

(00:00) The guys discuss Toucher being mentioned on Pablo Torre’s podcast, as well as Bill Simmons’ “The Rewatchables” podcast. (19:51) Mark Daniels from MassLive joins via zoom to discuss the latest Patriots OTAs. The guys discuss Stefon Diggs returning and helping to coach and mentor the younger receivers.  (32:12) Toucher tells a recent story of his dogs getting a noise complaint for barking on...

(00:00) The guys open the show discussing their Playboy magazine subscriptions in their pasts, health suggestions, and much more! (20:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Angels put up 5 runs in the first inning off Richard Fitts and held off the Red Sox’s late comeback, as they won 7-6 at Fenway on Monday night. The guys shut down Roger Goodell’s old take of NFL players living longer than the averag...

(00:00) Fred and Hardy discuss what airlines should offer in awkward plane situations, as a recent video was released of a young girl singing ‘Moana’ during a flight delay. (17:14) 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! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/To...

(00:00) Dr. Dennis, a Tufts Medical School Graduate, calls into the show to fact check some bold health claims made by Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz over the weekend.  (19:32) Fred and Hardy discuss main talking points heading into the NBA Finals, as well as rumors regarding offseason moves for teams in the Eastern conference. (36:25) The guys revisit the earlier conversations about the claims made...

(00:00) Bad news for Jon Wallach: Barret ‘Dr. Demento‘ Hansen will retire from his program when it reaches its 55th anniversary in October. Fred & Hardy quizzes Wallach on songs from the radio “legend”. (20:04) Fluto Shinzawa, who covers the Boston Bruins for The Athletic, joins Toucher & Hardy to give the latest updates on the team and their head coaching search. (32:51) Fred and Hardy sh...

(00:00) The guys open the show by discussing their weekend, how bands touring to celebrate an album anniversary should play it front to back, $1 oysters, and much more! (21:41) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Trevor Story hit a three-run double in the first inning, and Garrett Crochet struck out 12 over seven strong innings, leading the Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Braves on Sunday. George Pickens says...

(00:00) Kendra Middleton talks about all things gambling and then some. She joined Toucher & Hardy for her weekly segment in-studio and asked about Sydney Sweeney’s bath water soap. (35:28) THE STACK 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 . W...

(00:00) It’s time for NEWS You Can USE! (16:31) Hardy talks with Rob Gronkowski & Rob Nikovich about Pickleball & Belichick. 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 morning on YouTube , and subscribe to stay up-to-da...

(00:00) Albert Breer, Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB and part of the Thursday Night Football crew on Amazon, joins the show for his weekly hour-long segment. (3:00) “Everything’s on the table” for the Patriots after Stefon Diggs' viral boat video, says Bert. (31:55) Bert shares his thoughts on all the Bill-Jordan drama from the past week. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HA...

(00:00) It was a big night for Hardy’s daughter — her senior prom! But for Hardy, it wasn’t exactly a blast, as he breaks down all the chaotic and stressful things parents have to deal with leading up to it nowadays.  (19:59) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised knee as the Knicks beat the Pacers 111-94 in...

(00:00) Pivot Podcast episode featuring an interview with Bill Belichick catching fire. Ryan Clark fires back at NBC sports Boston’s Mike Florio over his criticism of the Belichick interview.    (19:26) It's 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! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/Tou...

(00:00) Some cage match magic with Sarge, J-stew and Andy Wong. Don’t underestimate the power of Kalhoon.   (15:04) The pink substance that Stefon Diggs is holding is causing a lot of controversy. More speculation of what it actually is.  (32:26) Some more pickleball talk with Hardy. Nick Gemelli talks about his hype video he made of Hardy and Felger playing in the pickleball tourney.  CONNECT WIT...

(00:00) Hardy & Felger teamed up to play in the “Pickleball for a Purpose” tournament hosted by the one and only Rob Gronkowski. Hardy and Felger smoked in their one match against Gronk and the fifth ranked pickleball player in the world, 11-1. (19:01) Christopher Price from the Boston Globe joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about the new Stefon Diggs drama, and how it will affect his upcoming...

(00:00) Starting off the day strong with actually talking about sports? Who is looking like the best rookie prospect next season in the NBA? G-League taking over the NBA world by storm, and the advantage of being big and tall in sports.     (22:19) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Red Sox swept by the Brewers, coming up short once again 6-5. Is there any hope of getting their season back on track? How mu...