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Drunken Bruins Recap // Chris Mortensen's Hot Justin Fields Take - 4/14 (Hour 3)

April 14, 2021 13:40 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Drunken Bruins Recap: The Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in a shootout, 3-2. Taylor Hall makes his debut. Also, Swayman, goblins and feet. (15:02) We read a few emails from listeners. Fred really REALLY misses being home alone during the day.  (26:56) Chris Mortensen thinks Baseball may have messed with Justin Fields' mechanics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Players Boycotting OTAs // Childhood Homes // Bruce Cassidy - 4/14 (Hour 2)

April 14, 2021 12:55 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Bruce Cassidy replay. (12:27) the entire rosters of the Broncos and Seahawks have announced they’ll boycott OTAs this spring due to health concerns related to COVID-19. Gronk thinks Edelman has a "69%" chance of coming back. (26:54) Visiting your childhood home can be an enjoyable experience or a very awkward one. Rich has been with his wife longer than he hasn’t been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B’s Shootout Win // Celtics Beat Trailblazers // Red Sox 7-Game Winning Streak - 4/14 (Hour 1)

April 14, 2021 12:45 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:00) “Bowling twitter” was deeply offended by Fred’s downplaying a 7-10 split during yesterday’s show. (12:05) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in a shootout, 3-2.  The Celtics pulled out a 116-115 victory against the Trailblazers as their west coast road trip continues.  Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to extend their 7-game winning streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics vs Nuggets Game Highlights - 4-11-21

April 14, 2021 02:51 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MB

All the highlights from the Celtics come from behind win over the Denver Nuggets last Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox Top Twins 4-2, Extend Winning Streak to 7-Games – 4/13

April 13, 2021 22:32 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

(00:16) Tony Massarotti kicked off an abbreviated show discussing today’s Boston Red Sox win over the Minnesota Twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Plan at Quarterback // Taylor Hall’s Bruins Debut Tonight // The Final Word - 4/13 (Hour 4)

April 13, 2021 22:03 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

(00:17) Felger and Mazz reset the day’s topics and continued to take calls on everything discussed. (22:03) Mike and Tony discussed the Boston Red Sox and today’s win that extending their winning streak to 7-games (33:51) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Are the Patriots Options at Quarterback? // Taylor Hall’s Scouting Report - 4/13 (Hour 3)

April 13, 2021 21:10 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

(00:10) Felger and Massarotti continued to discuss the Patriots options at quarterback. (28:02) Mike and Tony previewed Taylor Hall’s debut tonight with the Boston Bruins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Quarterback Situation // The Expectations of Taylor Hall - 4/13 (Hour 2)

April 13, 2021 20:10 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:18) Felger and Mazz got into the New England Patriots, the quarterback situation, and their approach the NFL Draft. (23:02) The guys discussed the expectations of Bruins newly acquired forward Taylor Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Edelman Releases Video Announcing His Retirement // Taylor Hall Makes Bruins Debut Tonight - 4/13 (Hour 1)

April 13, 2021 19:07 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:16) Felger and Massarotti opened up the show discussing the retirement of New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and the video he released making the announcement. How will Edelman’s retirement impact the Patriots offense? (23:36) Mike and Tony also talked about the Boston Bruins acquisition of Taylor Hall and his debut tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Gilmore Contract Talks // Aaron Rodgers to the Patriots ? // Today’s Takeaways – 4/13 (Hour 4)

April 13, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

  (0:00) Stephen Gilmore has broken his silence on his contract saying it’s out of his control but he’s happy to be a Patriot.   (12:10) Aaron Rodgers name keeps coming up in stories linking him to the Patriots, is he a realistic option for the Patriots?   (24:30)  Technological advances in Toilets is discussed  (33:30) Today's Takeaways  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edelman’s Patriots Legacy // UMass National Championship // Brad Stevens Joins the Show - 4/13 (Hour 3)

April 13, 2021 17:12 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

  (0:00) Zo and Beetle look back on the career of Julian Edelman. (12:30) The Edelman discussion continues with callers weighing in on his career and impact as a Patriot. (24:10) Beetles Alma Mater The Umass minuteman hockey team won the NCAA national Championship over the weekend. (33:30) Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens joins Zolak and Bertrand

April 13, 2021 17:04 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MB

Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens joins Zolak and Bertrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Cassidy defending Rask //Edelman Retirement Impact // Red Sox Game Postponed in Minnesota 4/13 (Hour 2)

April 13, 2021 16:21 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

  (0:00) The Edelman Hall of Fame discussion continues with callers weighing in. (10:30) Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy was on T&R this morning defending Tuuka Rask, have they been hearing the outside noise? (24:10) How does Edelman retiring change the Patriots offseason and approach to the draft? (33:30) The Red Sox Twins game was postponed yesterday due to a police shooting and protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Edelman Retires // Edelman’s legacy // Is Edelman a Hall of Famer? 4/13 (Hour 1)

April 13, 2021 15:14 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

  (0:00) The guys open the show talking about Julian Edelman announcing his retirement from the NFL yesterday after 11 seasons and 3 Superbowl wins with the Patriots. (12:10) The show revisits some of Edelman’s greatest moments from his Patriots career, from7th round QB to Superbowl MVP. (23:30) Does speculation about Edelman going to Tampa Bay diminish his retirement announcement? (33:50) Should Edelman be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways from Cassidy Interview // The Stack - 4/13 (Hour 4)

April 13, 2021 14:35 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(13:29) The guys share their takeaways from Bruce Cassidy’s interview earlier in the show. Swayman and Tuukka Rask’s status with the team. (27:40) THE STACK: A full breakdown of Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy Joins Toucher & Rich - 4/13 (Hour 3)

April 13, 2021 13:45 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) We look back on some of the most “memorable” Julien Edelman video (22:06) Fred feels like Spotify jumped the gun with signing Joe Rogan to all that money.  (29:08) Head Coach of the Boston Bruins Bruce Cassidy joins Toucher & Rich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hurley from CBSBoston.com // Fred’s Bronco Update - 4/13 (Hour 2)

April 13, 2021 13:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(00:00) The 25 best white slot receivers in the NFL who are better than Julian Edelman. (11:24) Michael Hurley loves all things Patriots, especially Julien Edelman. Hurley joins Toucher & Rich to state his case on whether Edelman should be in the Football Hall of Fame (28:36) Is the great summer weather in New England worth 3 seasons of terrible weather? Fred gives an update on his new Bronco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Edelman Announces Retirement // Taylor Hall Press Conference - 4/13 (Hour 1)

April 13, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) Julian Edelman’s reign with the Patriots has come to a close as he announced his retirement in a video posted on social media Monday. (16:50) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Patriots owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady issued statements on Edelman and his legacy. Taylor Hall is seeking a contract extension with the Boston Bruins. He’s also driving to Boston with the intentions to play against the Sabres tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset 04/12/21

April 13, 2021 03:23 - 5 minutes - 2.75 MB

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

The Dong Report: April 12th, 2021

April 13, 2021 03:16 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MB

Jones and Arcand take us through all the home runs across Major League Baseball in the latest edition of The Dong Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI w/Christian Arcand 04/12/21

April 13, 2021 02:12 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MB

In case you missed it, Arcand gets you caught up on all the latest including musician Ted Nugent looking like a fool, Usher using money with his face on it at the strip club, and UFO’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal

April 13, 2021 01:36 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MB

Conor Ryan covers the Boston Bruins for Boston Sports Journal and he joins the show to discuss the latest on all the trade moves the B’s made, what will Taylor Hall bring to the team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Jones – Buy or Sell 4/12/21

April 13, 2021 01:11 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MB

It’s a Buy or Sell Monday on the Game of Jones.  The guys discuss topics such as the UMass in the Beanpot, Twitter beefs, Red Sox, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Edelman Announces His Retirement

April 13, 2021 00:18 - 11 minutes - 5.13 MB

After the news broke earlier today that the Patriots had released Julian Edelman from his contract due to a failed physical, the former Super Bowl MVP announced his retirement. How does this change the Patriots, where does Edelman rank all time in Patriots history, and will he stay retired? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who Had a Better Weekend? – Celtics or Red Sox

April 13, 2021 00:08 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MB

Jones and Arcand discuss which team had a better weekend. The Celtics who won two games over the weekend or the Red Sox who swept Baltimore and have won six straight games since starting 0-3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruins Acquire Taylor Hall

April 12, 2021 23:23 - 14 minutes - 6.66 MB

Jones and Arcand open up Monday’s show with the trade of Taylor Hall to the Bruins. Jones questions why Hall came so cheap and if this trade is just too good to be true.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is It Time To Take The Red Sox Seriously? // J.D. Martinez’s Hot Start // The Play of Rafael Devers - 4/12

April 12, 2021 23:05 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

(00:16) Tony Massarotti opened up the show discussing the Boston Red Sox sweep over the Baltimore Orioles extending their winning streak to six games. (13:30) Mazz also talked about the hot start from J.D. Martinez. (24:29) The guys discussed the play of Rafael Devers and his mental blunder made in Saturday’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruins Trade for Former MVP Taylor Hall // Julian Edelman Announces Retirement // The Final Word – 4/12 (Hour 4)

April 12, 2021 22:05 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:10) Felger and Mazz reset their thoughts on the Boston Bruins acquisition of Buffalo Sabres forward Taylor Hall and the retirement of Julian Edelman. (37:10) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Hall’s Future with the Bruins // Julian Edelman’s Contract Terminated by Patriots - 4/12 (Hour 3)

April 12, 2021 21:06 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

(00:18) Felger and Massarotti got back into the Boston Bruins trade for Taylor Hall and his future with the Bruins. In breaking news, the New England Patriots have terminated the contract of wide receiver Julian Edelman. (21:41) Felger and Mazz discussed Julian Edelman’s career and the latest on Jimmy Garoppolo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cost of Taylor Hall // Celtics Battle Back to Top Nuggets - 4/12 (Hour 2)

April 12, 2021 20:10 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(00:10) Felger and Mazz continued to talk about the Bruins landing Taylor Hall and how they were able to get him at a low cost. (23:55) The guys also got into the Boston Celtics and their come from behind win over the Denver Nuggets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarge's Post-WrestleMania Weekend Thoughts

April 12, 2021 19:12 - 11 minutes - 5.32 MB

Mike "Sarge" Riley shares his WrestleMania weekend thoughts after the two-night event and witnessing, as he described it, the greatest main event finish in seven years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruins Acquire Taylor Hall from Sabres // Where Will Hall Fit in with the Bruins? - 4/12 (Hour 1)

April 12, 2021 19:07 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:18) Felger and Massarotti kicked off the show discussing the Boston Bruins acquisition of former MVP Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Bills. (14:20) Mike, Tony, and Jim shared their thoughts on the Hall and his potential with the Bruins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics // Hideki Matsuyama Wins The Masters // Today’s Takeaways - 4/12 (Hour 4)

April 12, 2021 18:07 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) More thoughts on the Celtics and Jayson Tatum (10:00) Hardy recaps Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters Win.  (36:02) Today’s Takeaways! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Red Sox Stay Hot // Stephon Gilmore // Thoughts on the Celtics - 4/12 (Hour 3)

April 12, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) J.D. Martinez continues his hot start to the 2021 season.  (10:28) More on Taylor Hall and the Bruins  (21:23) Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots (32:55) Thoughts on the Celtics and Jayson Tatum  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardy’s Day at The Masters // More on Taylor Hall // The Patriots and Full Stadiums in September? - 4/12 (Hour 2)

April 12, 2021 16:20 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) Hardy describes his day at The Masters.  (16:36) More on the Taylor Hall trade to the Bruins.   (25:15)  The NHL has made some questionable decisions recently.  (34:14) The Patriots and full stadium in September? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruins Trade for Taylor Hall // UMass Wins the Frozen Four - 4/12 (Hour 1)

April 12, 2021 15:19 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(0:00) The show opens with Zolak and Bertrand discussing the Bruins acquiring Taylor Hall from Buffalo.  (10:29)  More on the Hall trade to Boston.  (23:49) The UMass Minutemen are Frozen Four Champions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Raycroft // The Wrestlemania Show with JStew, Joe Murray & Sarge - 4/12 (Hour 4)

April 12, 2021 14:30 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) Former Bruins Goalie Andrew Raycroft joins Toucher & Rich to talk Bruins and the team acquiring Taylor Hall from the Buffalo Sabres.  (17:46) We recap the Wrestlemania Recap show starring Jimmy Stewart, Joe Murray and Mike “Sarge” Riley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fart Court: Masters Edition // NHL Trade Deadline - 4/12 (Hour 3)

April 12, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Fart Court: Rob Nikovich and the Masters (14:25) The Sabres have traded Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to the Boston Bruins. Red Sox. The Bruins also acquired Defenseman Mike Reilly From Senators. Is that good enough? (28:18) The actor who coined the infamous “Ron is dead” line has passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Howe theAthletic.com // The Hockey Show Gets Awkward - 4/12 (Hour 2)

April 12, 2021 13:45 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(00:00) Things seemed to get a little awkward on the Hockey Show between Ty Anderson and Judd Sirott and Bob Beers. (14:19) Jeff Howe covers the New England Patriots for theAthletic.com and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the NFL Draft and UMass winning the NCAA men’s hockey title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bruins Trade for Taylor Hall // Celtics Beat Up Nuggets // Sox 6-Game Winning Streak - 4/12 (Hour 1)

April 12, 2021 13:30 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(00:00) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Boston Bruins lose big to the Washington Capitals 8-1. The Sabres have traded Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins also acquired Defenseman Mike Reilly From Senators. The Celtics beat up on the Nuggets with a 105-87 win on Sunday. The Sox continue to roll after starting the season 0-3 by winning 6 straight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrestlemania 37 Night 2 recap

April 12, 2021 06:22 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

James Stewart, Joe Murray and Mike Riley recap night 2 of Wrestlemania Night recap. James, Joe and Mike took your phone calls as we reacted instantly to Wrestlemania live!   WRESTLING INSIDE THE ROPES IS PRESENTED BY BOOM BOOM GAMES, YOUR HOME FOR 80S AND 90S RETRO VIDEO GAMES, WRESTLING FIGURES & COLLECTIBLES, VINTAGE TOYS, CARDS, COMICS & ALL YOUR NOSTALGIA NEEDS. THEIR WRESTLING SECTION WILL HAVE YOU FEELING THAT SWEET CHIN MUSIC! BOOM BOOM GAMES IN BILLERICA, CHECK THEM OUT!” See omnys...

Wrestlemania 37 Night 1 recap

April 11, 2021 05:01 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

James Stewart, Mike Riley and Joe Murray recapped night one of Wrestlemania 37. They opened talking about the Smackdown Women's Championship match between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair.  10:52 - Our thoughts on Bad Bunny making his Wrestlemania debut inside the ring.  17:12 - We discuss the open to Wrestlemania and the WWE Championship match between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardcore Baseball: Jimmy Stewart returns

April 10, 2021 14:30 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Jimmy Stewart of Felger & Mazz makes his annual beginning of the season appearance on Hardcore Baseball to discuss the Red Sox bounce back from the 0-3 start, why he believes they will win the American League East (3:20), believing in Chaim Bloom (14:25), contending while rebuilding (22:05), Tanner Houck's demotion to Worcester (27:50), the extra innings runner rule (33:30). Plus, what it's like to go to a concert with Felger (38:10) and how Shohei Ohtani is the man (47:15). See omnystudio.c...

Instant Reactions: Celtics Need OT to Beat the Worst Team in The NBA

April 10, 2021 03:09 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MB

Jones and Arcand gave their reactions to the Celtics 145-136 OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Garden on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kemba Walker Postgame Interview

April 10, 2021 02:31 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MB

Kemba Walker joins Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell postgame after an overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WrestleMania 37 Prop Bets

April 10, 2021 00:27 - 7 minutes - 3.41 MB

Wrestlemania 37 Prop Bets with Felger, Maz, Jim Murray and James Stewart: Will the Spanish announcer table be broken? -Yes -No How many tables will be broken? Over / Under 4 ½ Will Kevin Owens jump off the Pirate Ship at Raymond James Stadium during his match with Sami Zayn? -Yes -No Will the Undertaker make an appearance on Wrestlemania? -Yes -No Of the 8 Championship matches scheduled, how many titles will change hands? Over / Under 5 ½ Will the Fiend or Alexa Bliss shoot fire at Rand...

Are the Red Sox Worthy of Your Investment? // The Potential of Garrett Whitlock // Takeaways from Yesterday’s Win over the Rays - 4/9

April 09, 2021 23:03 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(00:16) Matt McCarthy, of the Hardcore Baseball podcast, joined Tony Massarotti to discuss the state of the Boston Red Sox after the first week of the regular season. (13:13) The guys also talked about the performances of pitcher Garrett Whitlock. (33:16) Mazz and McCarthy continued to break down yesterday’s Red Sox win over the Rays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Final Hour of Agenda Free Calls // A WrestleMania 37 Preview // The Final Word – 4/9 (Hour 4)

April 09, 2021 22:04 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(00:16) Felger and Mazz reset all the stories from the week and continued to take calls on an Agenda Free Friday. (22:17) Executive producer James Stewart gives a preview of WrestleMania 37 and shares some prop bets with Mike & Tony. (37:37) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Gasper on the Cost of Jimmy Garoppolo // Patriots Options at the NFL Draft // The State of the Celtics – 4/9 (Hour 3)

April 09, 2021 21:05 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

(00:10) Chris Gasper, of WCVB-TV, joined the show and they discussed the latest in the Patriots quarterback situation and the cost of Jimmy Garoppolo. (10:38) The guys continued to talk about the Patriots and their options at the draft. (20:49) Felger, Mazz, and Gasper got into the Boston Celtics and the attitude of the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Patriots Quarterback Situation // More Calls on an Agenda Free Friday – 4/9 (Hour 2)

April 09, 2021 20:10 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:18) Felger and Massarotti got into the New England Patriots and their quarterback situation. (23:36) Mike and Tony continued to take calls on everything from the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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