Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB breaking down the latest news in the HC cycle, (14:16) The crew discusses Breer’s playoff bracket and his outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday. (24:54) We touch on some college football topics, including Arch Manning being loyal and not entering the transfer portal. (37:48) The guys finish up the hour with calls on eve...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with retired NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman joining the show to discuss Chargers-Patriots on Sunday and Phillip Rivers return to the NFL. (13:07) Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins the show to discuss the Quick Snap Podcast, his NFL career, and Chargers-Patriots on Sunday. (23:35) Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell joins the show to discuss the...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether it’s fair to be disappointed if the Patriots play a good game against the Chargers and still lose. (10:22) Former Patriots center David Andrews calls into the show to defend his take about being satisfied with the Patriots’ season already. (20:34) Beetle loses his mind over Chris Simms’ outlook for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday. (31:57) We finish the hour...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour with calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference. (18:44) Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson joins the show to discuss going to the blue tent, the team being sick, and his outlook for the playoffs. (24:00) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything. (30:18) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by discussing whether the Patriots offense could change ahead of the playoffs. (10:51) The crew discusses Albert Breer’s reasoning for why Jim Harbaugh is dangerous in the playoffs. (21:35) We touch on how great the broadcaster slate is for Wild Card Weekend. (29:12) The guys finish up the hour with calls on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour #2 by questioning whether Bill Belichick made a mistake with all the HC openings in the NFL. (12:05) We examine the ticket prices for Chargers-Patriots on Sunday. (23:54) The crew goes back and forth on calls about Chargers-Patriots and the HC openings across the league. (31:29) We finish the hour by reacting to Mike Florio floating Josh McDaniels as an opti...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss whether we could see a dud from Drake Maye against the Chargers on Sunday. (11:31) We question whether the Patriots program could be stunted if they lose on Sunday, after Tom E. Curran floated the concern. (22:45) The crew goes back and forth on Geoff Schwartz saying the Patriots are fugazi. (32:55) We finish calls with everything from the hour. See Privacy Pol...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the final hour of the show with Donna Spigarolo, Director of Community Relations with the Patriots, to talk about the “Pawtriots” on a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday. Noelle, the dog, makes a special guest appearance. (9:14) Beetle wonders if the Chargers are a cursed franchise. The guys deliberate and comment on this Chargers team heading into the Wild Card Round. (19:54)...

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone - live from Gillette Stadium - are joined by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, as he offers his Big 3 Takeaways from the final regular season game against the Jets. (7:52) Mike Reiss wraps up his Big 3 Takeaways. The crew discuss how to best attack this Chargers team from the Patriots perspective. (17:49) The guys take a deep dive into the NFL Head Coaching carousel. (29:39)...

(00:00) Scott Zolak, Marc Bertrand & Tim McKone begin Hour #2 of the show by diagnosing whether the Chargers are the best possible first round matchup for the Patriots. (11:45) The guys discuss Robert Kraft’s impact on the Patriots' success. The guys get into a roundtable discussion about NFL head coaches and coaches that are newly available for hire.  (23:38) Bill Simmons talks about Jay...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - begin the show with their thoughts on the NFL MVP conversation. (15:19) The guys react to Cam Newton’s comments labeling Drake Maye as more of a “game manager” over a “game changer” (25:02) Beetle says we cannot take this season for granted because the guard can easily change. The callers give their takes on the MVP discussion. (32:44) Th...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with calls on the Patriots and whether kickers need to be booted from the NFL. (8:59) We dive into the Sounds of Sunday from Week 18. (21:03) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything. (31:26) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing their conversation about the Patriots going up against the Chargers and the MVP debate. (8:24) We dive into the Week 18 edition of Read & React. (21:52) The crew goes back and forth on who’s been the most important part of the Patriots getting back on track. (31:59) We finish the show with calls on everything from the day. See Privacy P...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with David Andrews joining the show to break down the Patriots win over the Dolphins. (11:09) We react to the breaking news of Pete Carroll being fired by the Raiders. (23:40) The crew touches on trick plays for the Patriots and Josh McDaniels’ history with them. (32:13) Andrews gives the player perspective on the charges currently surrounding Ste...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots putting a beatdown on the Dolphins and the playoffs officially starting. (11:29) We touch on Tom Brady having Matt Stafford as his MVP. (21:42) The crew reacts to the postgame locker room speech from Mike Vrabel and the level of joy he’s brought to the organization. (30:01) We finish the hour by looking ahead to Chargers-Patri...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference. (14:35) We react to Vrabel’s comments on both Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, along with their upcoming matchup against the Dolphins. (23:24) The crew continues to give their thoughts on Vrabel’s comments before diving into Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing their conversation on who deserves the MVP more… Drake Maye or Matt Stafford. (13:17) We compare the different circumstances for Maye and Stafford this season and why it’s an important part of the MVP discussion. (21:42) The crew takes calls on Drake Maye vs. Matt Stafford and Tom Brady’s love life. (30:40) We finish the hour by breaking do...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Nick Wright saying he doesn’t think Drake Maye should win the MVP. (11:07) We touch on Bill Simmons making the case for Drake Maye to win the MVP. (22:36) The guys listen to Drake Maye’s outlook on possibly winning MVP and what the MVP award should represent. (31:37) We finish up the hour with some Tom Brady thoughts. See Privacy Po...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Mark Dondero and Leroy Irvin filling in, touch on Mike Vrabel’s comments about Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore on Wednesday. (11:24) The crew reacts to Mike Giardi’s outlook on Vrabel’s comments. (25:01) We go back and forth on whether the Patriots will be affected by the drama now surrounding them. (35:04) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from t...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by taking some calls before listening in on Mike Vrabel’s press conference. (18:01) We react to Vrabel’s comments on the criminal charges facing Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore. (29:08) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by continuing their discussion on the Stefon Diggs situation and how it will impact the team moving forward. (8:02) We touch on the Savannah Bananas for a few minutes with calls about Diggs also mixed in. (20:38) The guys react to the breaking news of Christian Barmore also having charges brought against him. (30:23) Ty Anderson offers up some int...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by questioning whether Drake Maye deserves the MVP. (11:03) We go back and forth on whether David Pastrnak should be considered lazy. (19:49) The crew reacts to Channel 5’s initial report on Christian Barmore’s charges. (31:13) We finish up the hour with calls on the Bruins, Stefon Diggs, and Barmore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ty Anderson and Matt Dolloff filling in, touch on the latest news surrounding Stefon Diggs and the charges against him. (13:22) The crew continues their discussion about the Commissioner’s Exempt list and whether there’s a real chance Diggs could end up on it. (25:58) We go back and forth on Mike Vrabel’s history with players in a similar situation as Diggs. (33:...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by examining the incident report that was released surrounding Stefon Diggs’ charges. (12:08) We take calls on the Diggs drama and the impact it will have on the Patriots. (23:38) The guys predict what they think the outcome will be for Diggs and the Patriots once this case is wrapped-up. (34:48) Today’s Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by continuing to dive into the latest news surrounding the charges put against Stefon Diggs. (9:20) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins the show to discuss the drama surrounding Stefon Diggs. (21:30) The crew talks with Reiss about his outlook on the MVP race after Matt Stafford’s ugly performance on Monday Night Football. (30:30) We finish the hour with calls on S...