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Mike Riley and Boston Globe Writer Hayden Bird

September 04, 2022 18:54 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MB

Mike "Sarge" Riley chats with Hayden Bird of the Boston Globe and Boston.com ahead of New England's home match New York City FC Sunday Night 8pm at Gillette Stadium  The clock is ticking for the Revs to punch a ticket to the playoffs and Sunday nights match is the first time New York City is in Foxboro since they knocked the Revs out of the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2021.  -- Follow the show on Twitter: @SoccerCast96 -- Follow Mike Riley on Twitter & Instagram: @Sarge985 -- Follow Hayden Bird ...

Gasper & Murray: Venus Williams final match // Chaim Bloom's future // Pats expectations // Five Questions (Hour 3)

September 03, 2022 23:54 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on Serena Williams's final match (15:00) Chaim Bloom's future in Boston  (40:00) Five Questions with Gasper 

Gasper and Murray: Danilo Gallinari's injury // should Celtics sign Carmelo Anthony // other trade options to replace Gallinari (Hour 2)

September 03, 2022 17:42 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Carmelo Anthony a possibility for Celtics after Danilo Gallinari injury. The guys discuss with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (15:00) Other free agent/trade possibilities to replace Gallinari (30:00) Callers thoughts on Carmelo

Gasper & Murray: New College football playoff // Pats offense outlook // Pats vs. Dolphins preview (Hour 1)

September 03, 2022 17:34 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

(0:00) New college football playoff format (14:00) Pats offensive outlook (41:00) Pats vs. Dolphins preview

The Barthtender w/ Alex Barth 9-2-22

September 03, 2022 02:11 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MB

Alex Barth serves you advice from behind the counter with the Barthtender

Game of Jones: Fill In The Blank Friday – 9/2/2022

September 03, 2022 01:16 - 11 minutes - 5.54 MB

Sean Sylver and Alex Barth play "Fill In The Blank" Friday on this edition of The Game of Jones.

Boston Sports Summer Wrap Up - 9/2/22

September 02, 2022 23:45 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MB

Sean Sylver and Alex Barth discuss the biggest stories of the summer in Boston sports.

Matt McCarthy Baseball Hour // Does Bloom Need To Go? // McCarthy Performer of the Week - 9/2

September 02, 2022 23:03 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

(00:00) What is Cora’s longterm goal with the Red Sox? (12:12) McCarthy fields calls (26:45) Bloom's job is at risk. Could Cora eventually take over as CBO? (36:54) McCarthy's 'Performer of the week'

Matt McCarthy opens the Baseball Hour // Does Bloom Need to Go? // McCarthy’s Performer of the Week - 9/2

September 02, 2022 23:03 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

(00:00) What is Cora’s goal with the Red Sox’s? (12:12) McCarthy takes to the callers on the baseball hour. (26:45) McCarthy’s thoughts on Bloom and the Red Sox.  (36:54) Performer of the week.

What Is Cora’s Future With The Red Sox? // Is Mac Jones the Answer? // The Final Word - 9/2 (Hour 4)

September 02, 2022 22:23 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(00:00) Felger, Murray and McCarthy talk about Alex Cora’s future with the Red Sox. (09:32) Murray and McCarthy take to the callers, as they weigh in on Agenda Free Friday.  (23:09) Is Mac Jones the Guy? Murray and McCarthy discuss. (35:38) The Final Word with Murray and McCarthy. 

Chris Gasper Joins the Program // Is Gasper In or Out on Carmelo Anthony? // Gasper's thoughts on Brady and Gisele - 9/2 (Hour 3)

September 02, 2022 21:37 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Chris Gasper gives his thoughts on the Patriots coming into the season.  (12:44) Gasper, Felger, Murray, and McCarthy take calls on Agenda Free Friday. (24:31) The program gets Chris Gasper’s thoughts on Carmelo Anthony.  (31:31) Chris Gasper’s final thoughts and Tom Brady’s love life.

Callers Weigh In // Carmelo Anthony: Are You In or Out? // Has Mac Jones Taken a Step Back? - 9/2 (Hour 2)

September 02, 2022 20:47 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(00:00) Felger, Murray and McCarthy open the second hour of the program taking calls on an Agenda Free Friday.  (11:55) Danilo Gallinari is out for the season, Do the Celtics sign Carmelo Anthony? (24:00) Bill Belichick has fanboy moment when seeing Chris Berman. (33:12) Mac Jones hasn’t looked like his rookie self yet this preseason. Is he taking a step in the wrong direction? 

Agenda Free Friday // Bloom & Cora to Return in 2023 // Callers Weigh In - 9/2 (Hour 1)

September 02, 2022 19:38 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Felger, Murray and McCarthy take calls and give their opening takes. (11:54) McCarthy continues with his take on the Red Sox.  (22:48) Tom Curran & Phil Perry saw multiple problems with the Patriots’ offense against the Raiders. Is it time to scrap the whole offensive scheme? (32:44) Greg Bedard has a thought on the Patriots’ defense. The Callers weigh in.

Top 10 Sports Movies // Patriots Season Predictions // Fake Promo Friday- 9/2 (Hour 4)

September 02, 2022 18:11 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MB

(0:00) Moving up the list for top 50 sports movies. (12:50) Can the Patriots start the season 2-0? (24:14) Patriots season predictions with Perillo. (35:00) Fake Promo Friday.

Celtics Breaking News // Baseball Intro Music // Bruce Arena Interview- 9/2 (Hour 3)

September 02, 2022 17:30 - 56 minutes - 26 MB

(0:00) Celtics Breaking News. (12:34) Baseball Intro Songs & moving to the top 20 Sports movies of all time. (24:14) ENTERING TOP 10 ALL-TIME Sports Movies. (35:00) Bruce Arena Revolution head coach calls in to discuss playoff possibilities and the need for future wins.

Celtics Talk // Top 50 Sports Movies // Breaking News- 9/2 (Hour 2)

September 02, 2022 17:06 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MB

(0:00) Celtics talk and Baseball Intro songs (14:14) Hardy, Perillo and McKone discuss the Top 50 sports movies all-time. (24:14) Continue talk on the Top 50 sports movies of all-time (35:00) Breaking News with McKone

The start of college football season means the start of draft season // Sports Hub Patriots Podcast // 9-2-22

September 02, 2022 16:56 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

Looking to get into college football this year, either to start following draft prospects or just to start watching more football? Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth explain how.  For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

Paul Perillo Joins Hardy // Patriots Roster // Patriots Best-Case Scenario- 9/2 (Hour 1)

September 02, 2022 15:19 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MB

  (0:00) Hardy is joined by Paul Perillo to start the first hour. (12:15) Hardy & Perillo react to Bedard hating the Patriots roster (26:53) What is the Patriots best-case scenario? Same results as last year? (34:57) Perillo’s expectations for the Patriots 

Bankroll Boys // Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey Day - 9/2 (Hour 2)

September 02, 2022 12:37 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

- Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and join the show - Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey was released CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Christian Arcand & Joe Murray // What Happened Last Night - 9/2 (Hour 1)

September 02, 2022 12:15 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

  Arcand and Joe Murray are filling in for Fred, Rich  WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

The Crusty, Dusty, Very Old Reset - 9/1/22

September 02, 2022 03:26 - 8 minutes - 4.08 MB

In case you missed it, let's hit the reset button!

The Dong Report - 9/1/2022

September 02, 2022 03:14 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MB

Matt McCarthy and Ty Anderson bring you all of Thursday night's dingers from around Major League Baseball.

Fill In Games – 9/1/2022

September 02, 2022 01:48 - 13 minutes - 6.43 MB

Matt McCarthy and Ty Anderson compete in tonight's edition of the 'Fill In Games.'  What are the 12 highest-selling sports video games in history?

Game of Jones: Role Play Thursday – 9/1/2022

September 02, 2022 01:18 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MB

Role Play Thursday:   Chaim Bloom - Your reaction to the Channel Media poll on the Red Sox?  Brad Stevens - Are you seriously considering bringing in Carmello Anthony?  Russell Wilson - What are you going to do with all that money?  Donovan Mitchell - How do you feel being traded to Cleveland?  Out of Town U-Haul Driver - Why must you always drive on Storrow Dr? 

How Much Will Mac Jones Cost Patriots? - 9/1/22

September 02, 2022 00:25 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MB

Russell Wilson signed a $245 million guaranteed extension with the Denver Broncos—the current market for quarterbacks is expensive. How much will Mac Jones cost the Patriots when it’s his time to get paid? 

Channel Media New England Sports Survey - 9/1/22

September 01, 2022 23:54 - 15 minutes - 7.05 MB

Matt McCarthy and Ty Anderson open the program talking about Thursday’s Channel Media & Market Research 'New England Sports Survey.'

Red Sox Ratings Plummett in Media Survey // Fans Upset with Chaim Bloom - 9/1/2022

September 01, 2022 23:03 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(0:00) Mazz and Murray start Thursday's edition of the baseball hour discussing the Red Sox struggling in the local media market survey.  (14:50) Red Sox fans seemed to be most upset with Chaim Bloom in the media market survery, is this fair?  (29:30) The Red Sox rankings in the media market survey continue to be discussed with calls coming in. 

Belichick's Coaching Staff // Brady vs. Belichick in Media Survey // The Final Word - 9/1/2022 (Hour 4)

September 01, 2022 22:23 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB

(0:00) Belichick's popularity continues to be discussed with the national media taking shots at his coaching staff.  (15:10) Brady vs. Belichick in the media market survey is revisited with Murray having a thought on why Brady's ratings are dropping.  (35:30) The final word with Jim Murray. 

Patriots Staff vs. Dolphins Staff // Is Mac Jones Teaching his Coaches? // Red Sox Poll Results - 9/1/2022 (Hour 3)

September 01, 2022 21:20 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) The Patriots coaching staff is compared to the Dolphins with the show debating which staff is in a better place.  (14:50) Should Patriots fans be concerned that it seems like Mac Jones is teaching his coaches?  (26:10) The Red Sox getting killed in the media markey survey is discussed with fans losing faith in the direction of the team.  (34:30) The media survey poll results continue to be discussed with the Red Sox having the worst poll results they've ever had. 

Can’t Trust Mac Jones // Why Didn’t Bill O’Brien Return? // Today’s Takeaway - 9/1 (Hour 4)

September 01, 2022 21:17 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour with Beetle expressing his frustration about Mac Jones not saying anything. (13:38) Music talk takes over the segment after Beetle had an issue with one of our sibling staton. (26:53) We dive into Albert Breer’s explanation for why the Patriots didn’t bring back Bill O’Brien to be the OC. (34:57) Today’s Takeaways.  

Belichick's Influence on Popularity // Are Patriots Going to Take a Step Back? // Belichick Brand - 9/1/2022 (Hour 2)

September 01, 2022 20:21 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) The media market survey continues to be discussed with calls coming in on the rankings.  (15:10) Felger, Mazz and Murray react to the reports that the national media believes that the Patriots are set up to take a step back.  (24:30) Brady vs. Belichick in the media survey is discussed with Brady taking a small hit compared to years prior.  (33:50) Calls come in on the media survey. 

Media Market Survey Day // Celtics Popularity // Patriots Still #1 Team in Town - 9/1/2022 (Hour 1)

September 01, 2022 19:20 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start Thursday's show with the yearly media market survey and how the teams in town did in the survey.  (14:10) The show continues to react to the teams popularity rankings in the market survey with calls coming in.  (25:30) The Celtics popularity is discussed compared to the Patriots and what's the best team to watch in town right now?  (33:50) Fans trust in Belichick and his impact on the teams popularity is discussed with calls coming in. 

Media Member Results // Scott Zolak Calls In // Protecting Mac Jones - 9/1 (Hour 3)

September 01, 2022 17:43 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with diving into the results of different media members in the 2022 Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey. (13:08) Since Zo is out, he calls in to give his thoughts on the 2022 Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey. (24:40) Beetle dives into the importance of protecting Mac Jones and why that specific issue hasn’t received enough attention. (35:32) We touch on Cole Strange’s preseason and expectations fo...

Red Sox Getting Crushed // Jaylen Brown’s Feelings Might Be Hurt // Stop Recording Videos During Big Sports Moments - 9/1 (Hour 2)

September 01, 2022 17:08 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by continuing to react to the Red Sox getting crushed in the 2022 Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey. (13:00) We discuss what player Red Sox fans would love to see the team go after. (26:09) The crew dives into the question of what Celtics player means the most of the team, with Jaylen Brown coming in at #5. (35:01) We go back and forth on fans recording videos during big sports moments and why it’s a troubling trend.

Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey Day - 9/1 (Hour 1)

September 01, 2022 15:40 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Christian Arcand filling in for Zo, start diving into the 2022 Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey after it dropped last night. (12:48) We decipher which team the city currently lists as their favorite team, with the Red Sox seeing their worst mark in the survey’s history. (23:27) The crew goes back and forth on Chris Simms saying he’s sensing some bad vibes from the Patriots. (34:17) We continue to work our way through the Channel Me...

Arcand Hangs with Bill Burr After Fenway Show // The Stack - 9/1 (Hour 4)

September 01, 2022 15:02 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

- Chris Cotillo joins Toucher & Rich to talk Red Sox - Arcand hung out with Bill Burr after his Fenways show - THE STACK   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram  

AEW All Out 2022 Preview

September 01, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB

James Stewart and Mike Riley preview All Elite Wrestling's All Out PPV event coming up on Sunday night. James opens the show venting about the CM Punk vs Jon Moxley Championship story. Mike expresses his frustration over the usage of FTR. 

Globe’s Bob Ryan Doesn’t Want ‘S–t head’ Kevin Durant on Celtics - 9/1 (Hour 3)

September 01, 2022 13:48 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

- LIV Golf arrives in Massachusetts with a giant thud   - The Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan didn’t hold back in a fiery rant about Nets star Kevin Durant, who he called a “s–t head” on Tuesday.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

The MMQB’s Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Rich - 9/1 (Hour 2)

September 01, 2022 13:10 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

Albert Breer is the Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB - He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Rich, Adam Jones and Lockhart // What Happened Last Night - 9/1 (Hour 1)

September 01, 2022 12:27 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Rich returns while Adam Jones and Lockhart fill in for Fred and Wallach. WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings // Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom // Red Sox vs Twins - 8/31

August 31, 2022 23:03 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

(0:00) Mazz and Adam Jones are joined by Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings on The Baseball Hour.  (15:28) Are Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora a good match?  (25:58) The callers weigh in on all things Red Sox.   (38:04) Final thoughts from the guys.

Patriots Offense // Bill Belichick Math // The Final Word - 8/31 (Hour 4)

August 31, 2022 22:24 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on why Kendrick Bourne’s role slipped in training camp.  (12:00) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed.  (26:06) Bill Belichick does math on roster cuts.    (38:59) The Final Word! 

Brian Hoyer’s Coaching Future // Lamar Jackson Extension Drama // Today’s Takeaway - 8/31 (Hour 4)

August 31, 2022 22:02 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by discussing Brian Hoyer’s future in coaching. (9:10) We dive into the latest drama surrounding extension talks between Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. (19:43) The guys do a round of “Do You Care?“ with some recent NFL stories (32:48) Today’s Takeaways.  

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick // Carmelo Anthony to the Celtics? // Mac Jones and the Patriots Offense - 8/31 (Hour 3)

August 31, 2022 21:50 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on Tom Brady and his absence from training camp.  (12:07) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed.  (24:43) More caller reaction to the Patriots, Tom Brady, and Carmelo Anthony.  (31:48) Mac Jones and the Patriots offense.

Mac Jones and the Offense // Are the Celtics Interested in Carmelo Anthony? // Caller Reaction - 8/31 (Hour 2)

August 31, 2022 20:29 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Looking at Mac Jones and the Patriots offense.  (10:20) The callers weigh in on Mac Jones and the Patriots offense.  (23:06) Are the Celtics interested in Carmelo Anthony?  (34:55) Caller reaction to Carmelo Anthony and the Celtics.

Patriots Roster // Belichick on the Patriots Secondary // Caller Reaction - 8/31 (Hour 1)

August 31, 2022 19:02 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Adam Jones open the show with some thoughts on the Patriots 53 man roster.   (11:28) The callers weigh in on the Patriots 53 man roster.  (23:52) Looking at the Patriots secondary.   (34:40) The callers weigh in on the Patriots.

Could The Patriots Start 2-0? // Mac Jones Taking Control // Outlook At TE- 8/31 (Hour 3)

August 31, 2022 17:28 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Zo breaking down why the Patriots can start the season 2-0. (12:41) We react to Phil Perry saying things will change for the Patriots offense with Mac Jones taking more control in Week 1. (24:15) Zo gives his take on the outlook for the Patriots at tight end with Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith entering their second year in the organization, (32:13) We question whether the Dolphins have more questions than the Patriots right now.

Bill Belichick’s Role In The Offense // Zo Describes Cutdown Day // Red Sox Are Not Worth Watching - 8/31 (Hour 2)

August 31, 2022 17:22 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Albert Breer saying that people around the Panthers-Patriots joint practices thought Bill Belichick could end up calling plays on  offense. (12:41) Zo describes what cutdown day is like for players hoping to make the 53-man roster. (23:08) The crew touches on the Red Sox suffering another beatdown and no longer being a nightly watch. (33:16) We go back and forth on the direction the Patriots are heading in and more on Zo’s cutd...

We’re In Waltham! // Initial 53-Man Roster Reactions // Making Things Work With Kendrick Bourne - 8/31 (Hour 1)

August 31, 2022 16:09 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show by discussing their takeaways from the preseason finale between the Patriots and Raiders. (10:26) We dive into our initial 53-man roster reactions after the Patriots made a number of cuts yesterday. (24:41) The crew continues their conversation about cuts made yesterday and who has a chance to be brought back on the practice squad. (34:13) We decipher how the Patriots can make something work with Kendrick Bourne after the trade rumors that’ve been...

Reacting to roster cuts // Sports Hub Patriots Podcast // 8-31-22

August 31, 2022 15:03 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth share their reactions to the Patriots roster cuts, and project what the next steps might be before the team's Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins. For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

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