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Brad Stevens Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 4-28-21

April 28, 2021 17:22 - 11 minutes - 5.34 MB

Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens joins Zolak and Bertrand to discuss the teams loss to the Thunder, their upcoming matchup with the Hornets, and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Patriots Trade Up in the 1st Round? // Taylor Hall and the Bruins - 4/28 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2021 16:13 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Could the Patriots trade their way up to the 8th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft?  (22:11) The Patriots were one of eight teams who inquired about DeShaun Watson.  (32:30) Taylor Hall helped the Bruins take down the Penguins last night 3-1 in Pittsburgh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy G and the Patriots // Celtics Fall to Lowly Thunder // Garrett Richards Helps Sox Beat Mets. - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2021 15:29 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the show discussing Jimmy Garoppolo and his connection to the New England Patriots.  (23:40) The Celtics lose an ugly one to the tanking Oklahoma City Thunder.  (33:33) The Red sox picked up a win over the Mets thanks to a solid start from Garrett Richards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Jaffe from NESN // The Stack - 4/28 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2021 14:30 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) NESN Bruins analyst Billy Jaffe joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment to talk hockey. (20:43) Who should TNT hire for the NHL broadcasts? (30:16) THE STACK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Gorman on Tatum and Brown's Leadership (with Toucher & Rich)

April 28, 2021 14:16 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MB

Celtics play by play voice Mike Gorman has been very vocal about the Celtics struggles this season during his weekly interviews with Toucher & Rich. Gorman opened up more this morning with the guys Asked if Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown be the two leaders moving forward?   "I don't think so." said Gorman, adding that the Celtics "need someone right now who's 28-30 (years old) whose been around the league, and I thought Kemba might be that guy, but he's just constantly plagued by injuries" On ...

Isiah Wilson’s Rap Skills // Mike Gorman from NBC Sports Boston - 4/28 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(00:00) (29:20) Isaiah Wilson puts Trevor Bauer’s rap skills to shame. (9:38) Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred vs. Cancel Culture // Chris Simms’ Mock Draft // Tim Brennan from Dropkick Murphys - 4/28 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:00) Fred revisits yesterday’s segment on Michael Vick’s 30 for 30, shares listener’s reactions and gives his prediction on what’s next for “cancel culture”. (14:38) T&R reviews Chris Simms’ latest Mock Draft, which has Justin Fields sliding to Tampa Bay. (27:22) Tim Brennan from the Dropkick Murphys joined Toucher & Rich to promote the band’s latest album, “Turn Up That Dial”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL Draft is Tomorrow // Bruins Win 3-1 // Thunder Snap 14-Game Losing Streak - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) The wait is almost over: The NFL Draft, likely the most important Draft in the history of the New England Patriots, is tomorrow.  (16:17) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins earned a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Krejci, Marchand and Taylor Hall all scored during last night’s game. Canada might screw up the NHL playoffs. The Thunder snapped a 14-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dong Report: April 27th, 2021

April 28, 2021 03:16 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MB

The guys go over all the homeruns hit across Major League Baseball in tonight's edition of The Dong Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instant Reactions: Celtics Help Thunder Snap 14 Game Losing Streak

April 28, 2021 02:25 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MB

Jones and Arcand gave their reactions to the Celtics 119-115 loss to the Thunder at the Garden on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instant Reactions: Bruins Win Finale Against Pittsburgh

April 28, 2021 02:23 - 6 minutes - 3.06 MB

Judd Sirott and Bob Beers joined The Adam Jones Show following the Bruins 3-1 win in Pittsburgh over the Penguins on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Richards Takes the Ball in Red Sox Series Opener vs. Mets // Jared Carrabis of Barstool Sports – 4/27

April 27, 2021 22:32 - 21 minutes - 9.99 MB

(00:20) Felger and Massarotti opened up the show previewing Garrett Richards start tonight against the Mets in New York. (10:03) Jared Carrabis, of Barstool Sports, joined Mazz to discuss the state of the Boston Red Sox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Stevens Pregame Interview - 4/27/21

April 27, 2021 22:15 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MB

Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens sits down with Sean Grande ahead of the clubs matchup with the Okalhoma City Thunder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Options at the Draft // The Final Word - 4/27 (Hour 4)

April 27, 2021 22:05 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

(00:18) Felger and Mazz discussed the New England Patriots options at the upcoming draft. (19:48) Should the Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft a quarterback at #32? (33:25) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cost of Landing Jimmy Garoppolo // Belichick’s Relationship with Garoppolo - 4/27 (Hour 3)

April 27, 2021 21:07 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:10) Felger and Massarotti got back into Jimmy Garoppolo and his future with the 49ers. (22:00) Felger and Mazz looked back at the Patriots trade that sent Garoppolo to San Francisco in October 2017. (31:57) What is the market for Jimmy Garoppolo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would the Patriots Consider Moving Up for a Wide Receiver? // F&M Big Board: Tight Ends - 4/27 (Hour 2)

April 27, 2021 20:05 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

(00:18) Felger and Mazz continued to talk about the Patriots and how they will approach the NFL Draft. (21:25) In the return of the F&M Big Board, Mazz and Murray take aim at tight ends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Days of NFL Draft Coverage with ESPN's George Grande

April 27, 2021 19:06 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Bob Socci sits down with ESPN SportsCenter anchor George Grande, who co-anchored the first telecast of the NFL Draft in April 1980.   George reminisces about the early days of draft coverage and the event's importance to the eventual success of the so-called Worldwide Leader.   Plus, we talk about his baseball broadcasting career, relationship with the late Hall of Famer Tom Seaver and lifelong friend Joe Castiglione. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s Future with the 49ers // The Patriots & the Return of Matt Patricia - 4/27 (Hour 1)

April 27, 2021 19:06 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:16) Felger and Massarotti kicked off the show discussing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and his future with the San Francisco 49ers. (25:49) The guys also talked about the New England Patriots and the return of Matt Patricia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More On Rodney Harrison’s Cam Newton Comments // Jimmy Garoppolo, Patriots QB Talk // Today's Takeaways - 4/27 (Hour 4)

April 27, 2021 18:14 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(0:00) Zo and Beetle dive back into Rodney Harrison changing his opinion on Cam Newton, along with his thoughts on the Patriots going after Jimmy Garoppolo. (11:37) We continue to discuss Kyle Shanahan’s comments about Jimmy Garoppolo yesterday, while taking calls on what the Patriots need to do at quarterback. (22:55) The crew discusses stadium capacity increasing to 25% in Massachusetts starting May 10th. (34:37) Today’s Takeaways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More On Kyle Shanahan’s Pre-Draft Presser // 49ers Making A Mistake With Jimmy G // Patriots Draft Talk - 4/27 (Hour 3)

April 27, 2021 17:29 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(6:20) Zo and Beetle continue to break down Kyle Shanahan’s pre-draft press conference. (19:50) Calls come in as the crew discusses whether the 49ers are making a mistake by moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo. (28:40) The crew goes back and forth on what the Patriots need to do ahead of the draft, while touching on Dave Ziegler's place in the front office.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Harrison Changing Tone On Cam Newton // Bill Belichick On Matt Patricia // Mike Reiss Draft Nugget - 4/27 (Hour 2)

April 27, 2021 16:30 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(0:00) Zo and Beetle react to Rodney Harrison changing his tone on Cam Newton along with why he thinks the Patriots need to go after Jimmy Garoppolo. (9:17) We react to Zo’s interview with Bill Belichick ahead of the NFL Draft, and his comments on Matt Patricia. (22:15) The crew reacts to the little Patriots draft nugget put forward by Mike Reiss yesterday. (32:03) We discuss the Twitter poll put out by Doug Kyed yesterday, that gave a bunch of scenarios about how the Patriots could address t...

Reaction to Kyle Shanahan's Pre-Draft Press Conference - 4/27 (Hour 1)

April 27, 2021 15:29 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Zo and Beetle react to Kyle Shanahan's pre-draft press conference, where he addressed their outlook at quarterback and made some interesting comments about Jimmy Garoppolo's future with the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Brinson from CBSSports.com // The Stack // Elon Musk on SNL - 4/27 (Hour 4)

April 27, 2021 14:15 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(00:00) Will Brinson from CBSSports.com joins Toucher & Rich for a weekly segment. (17:20) Fred continues to read through a list of “overrated bands” (28:54) THE STACK: The state of Saturday Night Live See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots Quarterback Search // TheAthletic.com’s Sean Shapiro - 4/27 (Hour 3)

April 27, 2021 13:45 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(00:00) Quarterback search for the New England Patriots: Justin Fields' epilepsy story is totally ridiculous. Will the 49ers move on from Jimmy Garoppolo? (12:59) Sean Shapiro from TheAthletic.com wrote a piece on Tim Thomas and how the Bruins legend has taken a step back into the hockey world to reconnect with old teammates. He shares his takeaways with Toucher & Rich. (33:10) Fred reads through a list of overrated bands he found on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Is “Wokeness” Ruining Disney? // Was Michael Vick Screwed? - 4/27 (Hour 2)

April 27, 2021 12:45 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

(00:00) An avid fan of all things Disney thinks wokeness is ruining the magical kingdom experience. (17:30) A caller weighs in on the guy who wrote the Disney op-ed. Fred believed Michael Vick was totally screwed over the dog-fighting scandal. Rich and a bunch of callers disagree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Shanahan Press Conference // Julio Jones to the Patriots? - 4/27 (Hour 1)

April 27, 2021 12:15 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(01:38) Fred witnessed a lot of dudes on bicycles while on vacation with his family (14:23) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 49er Head coach Kyle Shanahan wouldn’t come close to guaranteeing Garoppolo will be on the roster. The Falcons are receiving trade calls on star Julio Jones. Are the Patriots one of them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset - 04/26/21

April 27, 2021 03:18 - 5 minutes - 2.76 MB

If you missed anything tonight, the old Reset gets you all caught up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dong Report: April 26th, 2021

April 27, 2021 03:10 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MB

The guys go over all the homeruns hit across Major League Baseball in tonight's edition of The Dong Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Exactly is Matt Patricia's Role with the Pats?

April 27, 2021 02:38 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MB

The guys continue Monday's show discussing Bill Belichick's comments on the return of Matt Patricia.  The guys wonder what value Patricia provides the organization and Belichick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI w/Christian Arcand - 04/26/21

April 27, 2021 02:10 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MB

In case you missed it, Arcand gets you caught up on all the latest including a fake meat plan that was not proposed by President Biden and a guy arrested for lying about his birthday to women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Kyed Calls-In - 4/26/21

April 27, 2021 01:43 - 13 minutes - 6.1 MB

Doug Kyed of NESN calls in to discuss everything Pats and the draft.  The guys discuss some real possibilities for the Pats at pick #15 including moving up or down.  The guys also briefly touch on Jimmy G. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 Jones & Arcand Draft Lists

April 27, 2021 01:40 - 11 minutes - 5.52 MB

Jones & Arcand continue Monday night by giving out their draft lists for every position around pick #15.  The guys list a possible pick at every position for pick #15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Jones: Buy or Sell - 4/26/21

April 27, 2021 01:14 - 9 minutes - 4.21 MB

It’s a Buy or Sell Monday on the Game of Jones. The guys discuss such topics as the Celtics disappointment as well as the Rams new Draft House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics Crash back to Earth against Hornets

April 27, 2021 00:28 - 9 minutes - 4.44 MB

The guys continue Monday night's show discussing the Celtics 125-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The guys talk about how bad of a loss this was for the team and why the 6-game win streak may have been overrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Pats Trade up to Draft Justin Fields?

April 26, 2021 23:41 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MB

Jones & Arcand open Monday's show discussing the Pats potentially trading up for Justin Fields as reports have him slipping down draft boards.  The guys feel that the team ultimately won't make the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of the Red Sox after Weekend Split with Mariners // Is Eduardo Rodriguez the Ace of the Red Sox Staff? - 4/26

April 26, 2021 23:05 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

(00:18) Tony Massarotti opened up the show discussing the Boston Red Sox and their weekend series split with the Seattle Mariners. (14:15) Who deserves credit for the Red Sox early-season success? (24:02) Mazz also talked about the performances of pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. Is E-Rod the Red Sox ace? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on the Patriots Draft Day Options // The Final Word - 4/26 (Hour 4)

April 26, 2021 22:04 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB

(00:10) Felger and Mazz continued to talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL Draft. (36:07) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots & the NFL Draft // F&M Big Board: Running Backs - 4/26 (Hour 3)

April 26, 2021 21:06 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

(00:19) Felger and Massarotti reset the day’s topics and continued to take call on a Re-Entry Monday. (10:31) Mike and Tony continued to discuss the Patriots options at the upcoming draft. (18:52) The F&M Big Board makes its return and Mazz & Murray select running backs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Draft Approach // Celtics Struggle in Loss to Hornets // Bruins Shutout by Penguins - 4/26 (Hour 2)

April 26, 2021 20:11 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

(00:10) Felger and Mazz continued to talk about the Patriots approach at the NFL Draft. (24:38) The guys also discussed the Boston Celtics and yesterday’s 125-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. (34:31) Mike and Tony got into the Boston Bruins and their shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Philosophy & the NFL Draft // The Red Sox Weekend Split with the Mariners & Franchy Cordero - 4/26 (Hour 1)

April 26, 2021 19:07 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:18) Felger and Massarotti opened up the show discussing the New England Patriots and their options at Thursday’s NFL Draft. (24:34) Mike and Tony talked about the state of the Boston Red Sox after their weekend split with the Seattle Mariners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucs vs. Patriots On Thanksgiving Night? // Tom Brady And Julian Edelman Flirting // Today's Takeaways - 4/26 (Hour 4)

April 26, 2021 18:44 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(0:00) Zo and Beetle take calls on the potential of a Bucs vs. Patriots matchup on Thanksgiving night, Micah Parsons being the next Jerod Mayo, and the state of the Red Sox farm system. (11:27) We react to Tom Brady and Julian Edelman flirting with each other over social media. (23:55) Beetle details the roadkill he saw on Route 3 today, with callers filling us in on what they've seen on the roads lately. (35:20) Today's Takeaways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy G Reunion Smart For The Patriots? // Celtics And Bruins Lose // Latest Patriots Draft News - 4/26 (Hour 3)

April 26, 2021 17:57 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Zo and Beetle continue to take calls on Jimmy Garoppolo’s future and whether he’s still a fit for the Patriots. (11:20) The guys touch on where the Bruins and Celtics stand after their latest losses. (23:00) Following Mike Giardi's report that the Patriots would love to add some more picks between their 2nd and 3rd round selections, we discuss what that means for their 1st-round pick. (26:55) More calls come in on what the Patriots should do in the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Patriots Draft Thoughts // Red Sox Teetering // Patriots Drafting Devonta Smith, Trading Back - 4/26 (Hour 2)

April 26, 2021 16:54 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Calls come in on what the Patriots need to do in the NFL Draft and at QB moving forward. (14:30) The crew dives into the Red Sox teetering over their most recent homestand.  (25:44) We continue to dive into the latest NFL Draft rumors and take calls on what the Patriots should turn their attention to in the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots Outlook Heading Into Draft Week // Patriots Trading Up For QB? // Potential Jimmy Garoppolo Deal - 4/26 (Hour 1)

April 26, 2021 15:51 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Beetle breakdown the Patriots outlook ahead of the NFL Draft, while reflecting on Robert Kraft's comments on Bill Belichick last month. (10:18) We dive into the latest report from Albert Breer about the Patriots touching base with teams in the top-10. (24:00) After Peter King floated the idea of a potential Patriots deal for Jimmy Garoppolo, we discuss whether there’s any weight to it. (31:44) Peter King also mentioned Julio Jones potentially being dealt by the Falcons, with ...

John Henry Liverpool Debacle // NFL Draft // Elon Musk Hosting SNL - 4/26 (Hour 4)

April 26, 2021 14:30 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(00:00) John Henry apologized to Liverpool fans over Super League involvement. Fred asks why he even bothered buying the team. (15:26) Are the Patriots leaking details about Justin Field’s health history? There’s more evidence pointing to New England moving up in the draft. (26:27) THE STACK: When is a no-hitter not a no-hitter? Elon Musk is hosting SNL this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armpits of America: “Flossie” // Brutal Sports Injuries // Glen Featherstone - 4/26 (Hour 3)

April 26, 2021 13:30 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

(00:00) Armpits of America: we’re introduced to “Flossie”, who’s celebrating her 109th birthday. (15:10) Chris Weidman had a brutal injury during his match at UFC 261. Callers weigh in on other brutal sports injuries. (32:03) Former defenseman for the Boston Bruins Glen Featherstone calls in and shares his story witnessing scary injuries on the ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred Recaps His Vacation // Jeff Howe from theAthletic.com // Justin Fields - 4/26 (Hour 2)

April 26, 2021 12:45 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Fred got his 2nd COVID shot yesterday. Dan got his 2nd shot, but the side effect sidelined him last Friday. Fred shares stories from his vacation, including spending 3 hours on the front 9 of a golf course and arguing with his parents. (15:00) Jeff Howe covers the New England Patriots for TheAthletic.com. He joins Toucher & Rich and shares his thoughts on what the Patriots will do with their other draft picks, Mac Jones and more. (28:51) Why is Justin Fields sliding down in recent m...

The Oscars // Penguins Beat Bruins 1-0 // Celtics Lose to Hornets - 4/26 (Hour 1)

April 26, 2021 11:45 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(01:58) The Oscars were last night and Rich thinks no one would have guessed the 10 films nominated for best picture. (12:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Penguins top the Bruins 1-0 to put themselves on top of the Eastern Division. Who would you start for the playoffs: Rask or Swayman? The Charlotte Hornets rolled over the Celtics, 125-104. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Wrestling Ratings Are Flat and How Much Power Does the New WWE President Have?

April 26, 2021 02:29 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

Start: James Stewart and Mike Riley talk about why wrestling ratings are flat and who is the number 1 "babyface" (good guy / gal) in pro wrestling? 18:06 - James and Mike discuss the firing of Senior Director of Talent Relations in WWE, Mark Carrano and what it means for New WWE President Nick Kahn going forward.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arcand’s Sunday Service: Patriots and the NFL Draft // Tom King Joins the Show // Final Thoughts - 4/25 (Hour 3)

April 25, 2021 17:12 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Arcand opens the final hour discussing the Patriots and the 2021 NFL Draft.   (12:16) Tom King of The Nashua Telegraph joins the show to discuss the Patriots and the Draft.  (25:06) Arcand closes it out with his final thoughts on the Patriots and the 2021 NFL Draft   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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