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Pat McAfee’s Theory / Patriots Look Like An Expansion Team // Today’s Takeaway - 8/26 (Hour 4)

August 26, 2022 22:43 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ted Johnson and Christian Arcand joining Hardy, start the final hour by reacting to Pat McAfee’s theory on Mac Jones and Bill Belichick. (9:23) The crew questions Greg Bedard saying the Patriots look like an expansion team. (22:36) We continue to discuss Bill Belichick’s philosophies following the departure of Josh McDaniels. (35:35) Today’s Takeaways.

Patriots Players Worried About Coordinator Situation // Caller Reactions - 8/26 (Hour 4)

August 26, 2022 21:30 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MB

(0:00) Felger, Murray and McKone open the final hour of the program. Are Patriots players worried about the current coordinator situation? (9:23) Final thoughts from the callers. The guys have to bow out early as pre-game coverage starts for Patriots vs. Raiders.

Resetting Patriots Thoughts // Re-Drafting the Class of 2021 Quarterbacks // How Will Coordinator Change Affect Mac Jones? - 8/26 (Hour 3)

August 26, 2022 21:06 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(0:00) Felger, Murray and McKone open the third hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the current state of the Patriots. (12:55) Albert Breer says everyone around the league is down on the Patriots. Should they be? (24:36) Mac Jones is poised to make a leap in his sophomore year. How do the other quarterbacks in his draft class fare? (34:02) Changing offensive coordinators too frequently on a young quarterback is never a good idea. How will Mac Jones handle these challenges?

Cowherd: Belichick is Tanking // Bedard: Patriots Offense Looks Horrible // Tom Brady Wanted to Play for Vegas Raiders - 8/26 (Hour 2)

August 26, 2022 20:22 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Felger, Murray and McKone open the second hour of the show. Colin Cowherd thinks Bill Belichick is tanking on purpose. Is Cowherd going too far? (11:21) Greg Bedard believes he witnessed the worst-looking offense he’s ever seen covering a team in the preseason. Will the Patriots actually be this horrendous in the regular season? (23:38) Dana White claims he brokered a deal to bring Tom Brady to the Raiders in 2020. (32:04) The callers weigh in on all the topics the guys have d...

Patriots Struggle Against Raiders in Joint Practices // Don Sweeney Not Worried About Pastrnak Negotiations // Caller Reactions - 8/26 (Hour 1)

August 26, 2022 19:20 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Felger, Murray and McKone open the program after a rough week of joint practices against the Raiders. (11:14) Are some Patriots players worried about the coaching situation? (24:05) Don Sweeney isn’t worried about the David Pastrnak contract negotiations. How likely is he to re-sign? (34:19) The Callers weigh in.

Avatar Talk // How The Patriots Should Handle Preseason Finale // Bruce Arena Calls In - 8/26 (Hour 1)

August 26, 2022 18:14 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ted Johnson and Christian Arcand joining Hardy, start the third hour with some more movie talks as we break down “Avatar” and other films you'd watch multiple times. (11:43) We dive into how the Patriots should handle the preseason finale with Mac Jones and the rest of the team. (23:00) The crew dives back into some more movie talk as we touch on some of our favorite films with the callers. (29:24) Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bruce Arena, jo...

Why Not Go After Eric Bienemy? // Rams-Bengals Brawl // Ted Johnson Loves Avatar - 8/26 (Hour 2)

August 26, 2022 18:04 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Ted Johnson and Christian Arcand joining Zo, start the second hour by reacting to Josh McDaniels comments about the Patriots offense evolving and Isaiah Wynn being on the trade block. (12:44) We react to the brawl that took place between the Rams and Bengals yesterday and how it relates to the Patriots. (25:13) Ted Johnson describes his love for the movie “Avatar” and the sophisticated aspects of the film. (33:50) We continue our conversation on the movie “A...

Revolution Head Coach Bruce Arena Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 8/26/22

August 26, 2022 17:52 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MB

Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bruce Arena, joins the show to discuss his favorite soccer movie, the loss to CF Montreal, and the number of points the team needs over the next 3 games to be in a position they want to be in.

T-Bone vs. Ted // Patriots-Raiders Preseason Finale Preview // Patriots Blew It With Josh McDaniels? - 8/26 (Hour 1)

August 26, 2022 15:27 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show by discussing who would win in a fight between T-Bone and Ted. (11:57) We preview tonight’s Patriots-Raiders preseason finale and what the guys need to see from Mac Jones and the offense. (25:26) The guys get Ted Johnson’s thoughts on the Patriots not stopping Josh McDaniels from leaving for the Raiders and Bill Belichick’s succession plan. (33:44) We continue our conversation on who will replace Bill Belichick when he retires and whether it’s set...

Patriots Training Camp Update 8/9/2022

August 09, 2022 23:19 - 11 minutes - 5.55 MB

Tim Mckone and Alex Barth in for Adam Jones and Christian Arcand discuss Patriots training camp updates from the depth of the defense to offense struggles.

Chris Sale’s Season Ending Wrist Injury // Red Sox Expected Chris Sale Back // Concern Regarding Chaim Bloom – 8/9

August 09, 2022 23:04 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

0:00 – Mazz and McCarthy open the show discussing Chris Sale's season ending wrist injury, obtained in an alleged bike accident. 14:42 – Red Sox made it clear they expected Chris Sale to pitch again this season. 23:52 – Alex Speier of the Boston Globe wrote a story that indicates possible concern upstairs regarding Chaim Bloom. 37:09 – Chris Sale has suffered multiple injuries this year.

Chris Sale’s Unexplained Incidents // Patriots First Preseason Game // Final Word! - 8/9 (Hour 4)

August 09, 2022 22:31 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

0:00 – Chris Sale has too many unexplained incidents. 6:43 – What did Chris Sale hit on his bike? 18:35 – Will Bill Belichick play his first-team in the preseason game against the New York Giants? 30:54 – Final word!

Is Mac Jones Frustrated? // David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron’s Return To Bruins // Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Extension Eligibility – 8/9 (Hour 3)

August 09, 2022 22:01 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

0:00 – Mac Jones’ gave a little less effort in some plays at training camp today. 14:20 – Is Mac Jones getting frustrated with the change in offense? 23:45 – With David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron’s return the Bruins line up looks good. 30:19 – Jaylen Brown’s supermax extension eligibility.

Chris Sale’s Wrist Injury // Chaim Bloom Needs To Watch His Back // Chris Sale’s Injury Suspicions – 8/9 (Hour 2)

August 09, 2022 20:27 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

0:00 – Chris Sale out for the season with a wrist injury obtained “riding a bike”. 7:54 – What is the deal with Chris Sale’s consistent injuries? 19:08 – Chaim Bloom needs to watch his back from upstairs. 29:35 – Callers weigh in on the suspicions surrounding Chris Sale’s injury.

Do The Patriots Have A Buy-In Problem? // Can Patriots Overcome Early Adversities? // Bill Belichick’s Coaching Staff Decisions – 8/9 (Hour 1)

August 09, 2022 19:31 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

0:00 – Felger, Mazz, and McCarthy open the show asking if we have to worry about a buy-in from the Patriots team. 12:14 – Patriots historically overcame early adversities, but is that true of this team? 24:20 – Breaking down Bill Belichick’s coaching staff decisions. 33:04 – Is Bill Belichick grooming Matt Patricia to secure the jobs of friends and family?

Day 11 Of Patriots Training Camp // Mike Giardi Joins The Show // Chaim Bloom Hot Seat - 8/9 (Hour 3)

August 09, 2022 17:22 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour of the show reacting to the comments made by Bill Belichick during his media availability. (15:00) We are joined by NFL Network’s Mike Giardi to discuss the struggles of the Patriots offense thus far at training camp. (20:07) The crew discusses if Chaim Bloom is on the hot seat while also breaking down today’s Patriots practice. (28:56) We conclude the third hour of the show discussing if the Patriots decision to not bring in a real offe...

Chaim Bloom Hurting Red Sox // Time To Sound The Alarms // Bill Belichick Press Conference - 8/9 (Hour 2)

August 09, 2022 16:18 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the second hour of the show discussing the poor decisions made by Chaim Bloom at the deadline. (10:31) The guys continue the conversation on the Patriots and if it is too early to sound the alarm on the offensive struggles. (21:11) The crew further discusses the injury to Chris Sale after Chaim Bloom gives an update on how the injury occured. (29:39) We conclude the second hour of the show joining in on Bill Belichick’s press conference ahead of today...

Patriots Offensive Struggles Continue // Patriots Offense Blowing Up // Chris Sale Breaks Wrist - 8/9 (Hour 1)

August 09, 2022 15:14 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the first hour of the show live from Gillette Stadium and Patriots training camp discussing the struggling Patriots offense. (10:36) The crew continues the conversation on the Patriots and their scuffling offense, discussing how Thursday’s preseason game will give everyone a real look. (24:24) The guys discuss if the Patriots could explore making trades on the offensive side of the ball if things continue to go sideways. (33:08) We conclude the openin...

Kevin Durant's Demands for Nets Ownership // Dennis Eckersley Retiring // The Stack - 8/9 (Hour 4)

August 09, 2022 14:12 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(00:00) Kevin Durant tells the owners of the Brooklyn Nets to trade him or fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. (15:23) Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley leaving the Boston Red Sox booth. BREAKING: Serena Williams announces her retirement. (31:04) 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

Alex Barth Joins Toucher & Rich // Aaron Rodgers, “Blu of Earth” & Ayahuasca - 8/9 (Hour 3)

August 09, 2022 13:35 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(14:25) Alex Barth covers the New England Patriots on 985thesportshub.com and joins Toucher & Rich to share his thoughts on Patriots training camp. (29:01) Aaron Rodgers is one with nature after drinking “ayahuasca”. We’re also introduced to his new girlfriend, “Blu of Earth”. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | ...

Fred’s Dad Gives Him Workout Advice // Boston Sports Journal’s Conor Ryan // Patriots Moves UP in USA Today & Yahoo! Power Rankings - 8/9 (Hour 2)

August 09, 2022 12:28 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

(00:00) While Fred was visiting his parents in Tennessee, Fred’s dad gives him advice on meeting new friends and getting back into shape (20:04) Conor Ryan covers the Boston Bruins for Boston Sports Journal and joins Toucher & Rich to talk Bergeron and Krejci coming back to Boston for (34:05) Patriots move up in USA TODAY's and Yahoo!’s NFL power rankings CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fred...

What Happened Last Night // Bergeron, Krejci Are Back // Disaster at Patriots training camps - 8/9 (Hour 1)

August 09, 2022 11:53 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(13:51) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: We actually had breaking news during yesterday’s show: Patrice Bergeron is returning to the Boston Bruins on a one-year deal along with David Krejci. Boston also signed Pavel Zacha on a one-year, 3.5 million dollar deal. After a difficult session at Patriots training camp, David Andrews pulled the offense aside for a lengthy huddle while Belichick stays cryptic with his thoughts on how training camp. Plus, the likelihood of Tom E. Curran and Matt Patricia br...

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset - 8/8/22

August 09, 2022 03:21 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MB

The reset gets you caught up on what you missed

The Dong Report - 8/8/22

August 09, 2022 03:21 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MB

Sean Sylver and Tim McKone go over all of the home runs hit in the MLB tonight

The Fox Hole w/ Sean Sylver - 8/8/22

August 09, 2022 02:13 - 13 minutes - 6.05 MB

It's a DIY edition of the Fox Hole with Sean Sylver and Tim McKone

Game of Jones: Marketplace Monday - 8/8/22

August 09, 2022 01:08 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MB

It's a Marketplace Monday with Sean Sylver and Tim McKone

The Kevin Durant Dilemma - 8/8/22

August 09, 2022 00:36 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MB

Sean Sylver and Tim McKone debate whether or not the Celtics should be in on a potential Kevin Durant trade

The Red Sox Disaster - 8/8/22

August 08, 2022 23:28 - 10 minutes - 5.06 MB

Tim McKone and Sean Sylver discuss the futility of the Red Sox recent performance

John Tomase Joins The Show // Where Are The Red Sox Headed? // Red Sox Need To Turnaround - 8/8

August 08, 2022 23:05 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

0:00 – Mazz and Murray are joined by John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston to talk about the Red Sox struggles. 13:01 – Where is management taking this team? 24:43 – Red Sox aren't extending the resources for high end players. 39:38 – The Red Sox direly need to turnaround.

Patriots Struggling Offense // Zachary Kennedy Joins The Show // Final Word! - 8/8 (Hour 4)

August 08, 2022 22:15 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

0:00 – The guys look at Mark Daniels tweet about the Patriots starting offense in training camp today. 8:44 – Patriots need to rethink their offensive strategies. 22:40 – Zachary Kennedy, son of “Christmas in the City” founders, joins the show on behalf of the Jake Kennedy ALS fund to talk about his ALS research. 37:02 – Final word!

Patriots Poor Training Camp Play // Patriots Headed In Wrong Direction // Red Sox Horrendous Loss To Kansas City Royals – 8/8 (Hour 3)

August 08, 2022 21:26 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

0:00 – Bill Belichick isn’t defending the Patriots training camp play. 10:04 – Changing the offensive coordinator on a second-year quarterback is a mistake. 23:01 – Patriots are headed in the wrong direction. 30:35 – Red Sox horrendous loss against Kansas City Royals.

Richard Seymour’s Hall Of Fame Induction // Celtics Still On Durant’s Radar // Patriots Aren’t Ready For Padded Practices – 8/8 (Hour 2)

August 08, 2022 20:20 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

0:00 – Richard Seymour's Hall of Fame induction. 11:43 – Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame inductees vs. Patriots potential inductees. 21:58 – Celtics remain one of three most viable teams for Kevin Durant according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. 31:29 – Patriots aren’t prepared for padded practices.

Patrice Bergeron Signs One-Year Contract With Bruins // Patrice Bergeron And David Krejci Return To Boston // Why Is Jarren Duran Still Playing? - 8/8 (Hour 1)

August 08, 2022 19:38 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

0:00 – Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show looking at Patrice Bergeron signing a one-year contract with the Bruins. 12:30 – Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci return to Boston. 23:49 – Why do the Red Sox continue to play centerfielder Jarren Duran? 33:40 – Breaking down the Red Sox playoff situation.

Patrice Bergeron Press Conference // Could This Be Belichick’s Last Year? // Today’s Takeaways - 8/8 (Hour 4)

August 08, 2022 19:08 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the final hour of the show joining in on the Bruins press conference announcing the signing of Patrice Bergeron. (16:31) The guys discuss if this could be Bill Belichick’s last season with New England if things go poorly for the Patriots this season. (27:37) The crew discusses the recent news regarding Deshaun Watson and the NFL appealing his 6 game suspension. (36:20) Today’s takeaways

Jarren Duran Struggles // Alex Cora’s Future // Why Is Duran Still Getting Chances? - 8/8 (Hour 3)

August 08, 2022 17:22 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the third hour of the show discussing the Red Sox rough weekend in Kansas City. (12:26) The guys continue the conversation on the struggling Red Sox and ask the question if Alex Cora is here to stay as manager. (21:02) The crew discusses who is leaving Jarren Duran in the lineup, Alex Cora or Chaim Bloom? (32:29) We conclude the third hour of the show resetting our thoughts on the Bruins bringing back both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci.

Should The Patriots Be Concerned? // Patriots Offense Scuffling // David Krejci Returns - 8/8 (Hour 2)

August 08, 2022 16:12 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the second hour of the show discussing if we should be more concerned about the Patriots offense or defense. (11:51) The guys discuss if the players on the Patriots offense are starting to get frustrated with the lack of success in camp. (22:21) The crew discusses the announcement that David Krejci is returning to the Bruins on a one year deal. (34:21) We conclude the second hour of the show discussing the new leadership dynamic with the Bruins with Berg...

Patrice Bergeron Re-Signs // Patrice Bergeron Contract Details // Dennis Eckersley To Retire - 8/8 (Hour 1)

August 08, 2022 15:14 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the first hour of the show discussing the resigning of Bruins captain, Patrice Bergeron. (10:54) The crew continues the conversation on the Bruins resigning Patrice Bergeron by taking a closer look at the contract details. (24:36) The guys go at Milliken as he is on the board today as well as Hardy making it into the show today after his jury duty was canceled (31:21) We conclude the first hour of the show discussing the announcement that Red Sox broadcas...

Bob Socci Joins the Program // Bruins Re-Sign Patrice Bergeron // The Stack - 8/8 (Hour 4)

August 08, 2022 13:57 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(00:00) Bob Socci of Patriots Radio Network joins the program. He gives his thoughts on this year’s Patriots team. (14:45) Patrice Bergeron signs one-year contract with Bruins, team announces. (24:16) 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

Pete Rose Explicit Rant // Dennis Eckersley to Retire from NESN // Red Sox Nosediving - 8/8 (Hour 3)

August 08, 2022 13:24 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) Pete Rose joined the NBC Sports Philly broadcast and subsequentially went viral for going on an explicit on-air rant. (10:24) Dennis Eckersley will retire from the NESN broadcast booth at season’s end. (28:38) Red Sox dropped three of four games to a not-so-great Royals team. Is all hope lost? CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 T...

Rich Rides Pan-Mass Challenge // ‘Bird’ Gives His Def Leppard Concert Review - 8/8 (Hour 2)

August 08, 2022 12:27 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:00) Rich completed the Pan-Mass Challenge on Saturday. He shares his experience participating in the bike-a-thon. (15:16) Rich and Matt McCarthy think about the worst places to be trapped. Claustrophobia is real, folks. (25:08) Jonathan “Bird” Marchant worked the most recent Def Leppard concert at Fenway Park. He gives us the inside scoop. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtouche...

City of Brotherly Love // What Happened Last Night // Jarren Duran Misplays Two Fly Ball, Shouts at Fans - 8/8 (Hour 1)

August 08, 2022 11:27 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(00:00) Rich and Matt McCarthy open the show discussing everything Philadelphia, Penn. (19:42) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Red Sox drop the final game of series against Royals, 13-5. Jarren Duran struggled in centerfield by dropping two fly balls. He then proceeded to shout at Royals fans sitting in the outfield bleachers. (31:17) The Patriots are ranked 12th in the USA Today NFL power rankings. Is this a fair assessment? CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fr...

Training Camp reset w/ Matt Dolloff // Sports Hub Patriots Podcast // 8-7-22

August 07, 2022 20:03 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

The Patriots wrapped up their second week of training camp on Friday night with the annual in-stadium practice. Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth discuss the takeaways from that practice, and the biggest questions facing the team heading into the first week of the preseason. For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

Gasper & Murray: Can Red Sox still win wildcard? // Jaylen Brown trade rumors // Five Questions with Gasper

August 06, 2022 20:11 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

(0:00) Can Red Sox stay in hunt for wildcard after trade deadline? (14:00) Jaylen Brown thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (28:00) More Pats thoughts (43:00) Five Questions with Gasper

Gasper & Murray: Tom Brady's legacy after tampering // Pats training camp // Red Sox trade deadline thoughts (Hour 2)

August 06, 2022 20:08 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

(0:00) Does Tom Brady tampering with Dolphins impact his legacy? (14:00) More Pats camp thoughts (37:00) How does Red Sox handle trade deadline?

Gasper & Murray: Pats new offensive system // Mac Jones comfort level // bold predictions for NFL season (Hour 1)

August 06, 2022 17:16 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on Pats offensive system (15:00) What's Mac Jones' comfort level in year 2? (32:00) Bold predictions for NFL season

Mike Riley and Revs Writer & Editor Jeff Lemieux

August 06, 2022 16:05 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Mike "Sarge" Riley chats with Revolution Senior Staff Writer & Editor Jeff Lemieux ahead of New England's road match in Orlando TONIGHT at 7:30pm The Revs made quite a few moves before the trade deadline this week - Jeff has all the details of who is coming and who is gone. Plus Goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović continues to impress and keep the Revs alive with points, but with time running out on the season the offense needs to begin producing for three point matches to punch a ticket to the post...

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