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Reflecting on Greg Bedard’s Comments // Final Thoughts // The Final Word - 11/1 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

(0:00) Resetting Greg Bedard's comments. (9:46) Callers give their takes. (20:20) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program. (34:50) The Final Word.

Ime Udoka News // Belichick Thoughts // Udoka Reactions - 11/1 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) Ime Udoka news. (12:14) Bill Belichick thoughts. (22:16) Felger, Mazz, and Murray go to the callers. (30:00) Caller's reactions.

Ted Johnson Joins Toucher & Rich // Kyrie Irving’s Anti-Semitic Views - 11/1 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(00:00) Courtside fans protest Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitic comments in Nets-Pacers game (17:29) 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. Fred couldn’t find the snack room in the new building.

What Happened Last Night // NFL Trade Deadline // Wrestling Matches That Look Like Horror Movies - 11/1 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) The Ringer’s ‘Ten Pro Wrestling Matches That Look Like Horror Movies’. Does Judd Nelson still get royalties from his movies from the 80’s. Fred’s enjoyment of going to the airport is dwindling. Plus more! (13:55) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The NFL trade deadline is today - Will it be a busy one for the Patriots? Bill Belichick had a problem with Phil Perry’s questions. Mac Jones' pick-six, that was called back, wasn’t his fault after all? The Patriots are favored 5 ½ over the Colts....

What Happened Last Night // Bruin Overtime Comeback Win // Brooklyn Going Full Villain - 11/2 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray is filling in for Wallach today. No one on the show has been sleeping well.  (20:07) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Penguins blew a 3-goal lead to the Bruins. Kyrie Irving continues to be a total idiot.

Greg Bedard of The Boston Sports Journal // Three Up, Three Down // Zach Wilson or Mac Jones? - 11/1 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Bedard joins the program and gives his opening takes. (12:09) The callers react.  (24:55) Three up, three down with Greg Bedard.  (34:18) Zach Wilson or Mac Jones?

Chris Forsberg Joins Toucher & Rich // Mediocre Patriots // The Stack - 11/2 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(00:00) Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Celtics, Ime Udoka, Kyrie Irving and much more! (20:22) Fred thinks the New England Patriots are the definition of mediocre. (32:26) THE STACK  

Ime Udoka to Brooklyn? // Sam Quinn from CBS Sports // Joe Murray Game Debuts Tomorrow - 11/2 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to hire Celtics’ Ime Udoka as their head coach after Steve Nash firing. How is Kyrie Irving still allowed to play? (19:50) Sam Quinn is a NBA Writer for CBSSports.com and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about Kyrie Irving, Ime Udoka’s possible return to Brooklyn and much more. (36:59) We debut ‘What’s In Your Sack?’ with Joe Murray tomorrow.

Stranger Danger & Anti Drug PSA // NFL Trade Deadline - 11/2 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:00) Don’t do drugs and join a gang… GO ROLLERBLADING! (19:00) The NFL trade deadline was very active… except for the Patriots. The sound-proofing in our new station is SO GOOD!

NESN’s Billy Jaffe Join Toucher & Rich // The Stack - 11/1 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:08 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:00) Billy Jaffe from NESN joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Boston Bruins and their red-hot start, Krecji heading to IR, Charlie McAvoy being cleared for full practice with the team, plus more. (29:25) THE STACK

Armpits of America // Corden Steals Ricky Gervais Joke // Happy Birthday, Wallach - 11/1 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(00:00) Armpits of America: Horny ghosts and gassy defendants (18:26) Gervais points out James Corden repeating his joke 'word for word' on 'The Late Late Show'. (27:55) Happy birthday, Wallach!

Ime Udoka and the Celtics // Brooklyn Nets Situation // Marcus Smart and Ime Udoka - 11/2 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on the latest with Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics.  (17:01) The callers weigh in on the latest with Ime Udoka and the Celtics. (27:58) What does the Brooklyn Nets situation look like now?  (37:51) Was Ime Udoka done dirty by the Celtics?

The World Series “No-Hitter” // Closing Thoughts // The Final Word - 11/3 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on the World Series “no-hitter.” (12:44) Callers share their opinion.  (23:12) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program. (36:36) The Final Word.

Celtics OT Loss // Kyrie Irving Comments // Should Malcolm Brogdon Be Given More Playing Time? - 11/3 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on Celtics OT loss. (11:59) Kyrie Irving refuses to apologize during a media interview. (26:23) Felger, Mazz, and Murray hear the caller's takes.  (32:18) Will Udoka turn the nets around?

Ime Udoka and the Celtics // Bruins top Penguins in OT // The Final Word - 11/2 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on the latest with Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics.  (12:44) More thoughts on Ime Udoka and his current situation with the Celtics and Nets.  (24:20) The callers weigh in on all that the guy’s hit on during the show.  (35:45) The Final Word!

The Bankroll Boy$ // Bets & Predictions for Week 8, World Series - 11/3 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and they join Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment. (16:30) Bets and predictions for NFL week 8, the World Series and more!

Paul Perillo of Patriots.com // Mac Jones’s Performance // Patriots vs Colts - 11/2 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Paul Perillo of Patriots.com joins the show to discuss the latest on the Patriots.  (11:53) Thoughts on the performance of Mac Jones in the Patriots win over the Jets.  (22:09) Looking ahead to Patriots vs Colts on Sunday.  (31:20) Final thoughts on the Patriots from Paul Perillo.

Bruins win OT Thriller // Bill Belichick and the Patriots // Caller Reaction - 11/2 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on the Bruins 6-5 OT victory over the Penguins.  (10:34) The callers weigh in on the Bruins hot start.  (20:04) Discussing Steve Belichick’s comments on his father becoming 2nd all time in NFL coach wins.  (28:29) More on the Bruins hot start to the season

What’s In Joe Murray’s Sack? // CBS Sports’ Dave Richard - 11/3 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(00:00) The debut of “What’s In Joe Sack?" (16:58) Dave Richard from CBSSports.com joins Toucher & Rich to get you (Fred) ready for week 8 action! (33:43) Rich has been trying to get Pauly D on the show with no luck.

How To Beat The Patriots // How Is Mac Doing Statistically? // Callers React - 11/3 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers. (12:16) How should teams beat the Patriots? (21:26) Mac Jones Stats. (28:13) Callers React.

Mike Gorman Joins Toucher & Rich // The Stack - 11/3 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics and joins Toucher & Rich to talk basketball, Kyrie Irving and much more. (34:53) THE STACK  

Will Pauly D Join Toucher & Rich Today? // Bruins’ Winning Ways Continue // World Series - 11/4 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) Fred rented BROS for the low low price of $19.99. Could Pauly D from Jersey Shore join  (19:19) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins might not lose another game. Boston beat the New York Rangers, 5-2. Wallach returns and shares some insight on the Celtics and their reaction to Ime Udoka possibly joining the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, World Series: Houston takes lead with a nail-biting Game 5 win.

Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Rich // Bezos & Jay-Z Want To Purchase Commanders - 11/4 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Albert Breer from the MMQB.com joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment in-studio. Bezos and Jay-Z are interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders. (15:02) How’s Mac’s ankle holding up? (26:39) Another addition of Fred’s Musing today on 985thesportshub.com. Could Mark Davis fire Josh McDaniels by the end of the year?

World Series Thoughts // Will More People Watch The World Series or TNF? // Mazz’ Tiers - 11/3 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(0:00) World Series no-hitter thoughts. (12:11) Callers weigh in.  (24:59) Will more people watch the World Series or the TNF game? (35:14) Mazz’ Tiers

Fill In The Blank With Jim Irsay // Irving Suspended At Least 5 games; Apologizes // Fred’s Musings - 11/4 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(00:00) Jim Irsay Fill In the Blank (16:21) The Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games. Irving apologizes soon after that. (37:06) A new addition of 'Fred’s Musings'

Kyrie Releases Statement // C’s Drop Another Close Game to Cavs // Food Crisis Averted - 11/3 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(00:00) Rich forgot food for today’s debut of “What’s In Joe Murray’s Sack” back home, so young Nicholas left to pick it up. (20:03) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Boston Celtics drop another close game against Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 114-113. Kyrie Irving says he take responsibility for his posts and the impact on Jewish community

What’s In Joe’s Sack // Hot Shot Jon Wallach // The Stack - 11/4 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

  What’s In Joe’s Sack? Hot shot Jon Wallach THE STACK

Patriots Beat Colts // Mazz is OUT on Mac Jones // Patriots Offense - 11/7 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(0:00) The show opens with Mazz declaring he’s out on Mac Jones.  (13:07) The callers weigh in on the Patriots win over the Colts. (22:42) Additional thoughts on the Patriots win over the Colts.  (31:54) More caller reaction on the Patriots.

Agenda Free Friday Opening Takes // Reflection On Bruins V.S. Rangers // Is Baseball Dead? - 11/4 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

(0:00) Opening takes on Agenda Free Friday.  (12:22) Reflecting on the Bruins game. (25:14) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers. (34:15) Baseball isn’t dead!

Bruins Release Mitchell Miller // Mac Jones and the Patriots // The Final Word - 11/7 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on the Bruins and the situation with Mitchell Miller.  (10:23) Thoughts on what Gary Bettman had to say on the Mitchell Miller situation with the Bruins.  (22:35) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed!  (34:52) The Final Word!

Resetting On Mitchell Miller // Last Thoughts // The Final Word - 11/4 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on Mitchell Miller. (10:39) Callers give their thoughts. (21:54) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program before heading into the weekend. (35:22) The Final Word.

Around the NFL: Week 9 // Is Aaron Rodgers Done? - 11/7 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

Around the NFL: Week 8 Callers weigh in on the Boston Bruins decision to cut ties with Mitchell Miller.

Chris Gasper From The Boston Globe // Don Sweeney's Comments On Mitchell Miller // Patriots V.S. Colts - 11/4 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Chris Gasper joins the program on Agenda Free Friday. (12:48) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take Agenda Free Friday calls. (21:39) Reflecting on Don Sweeney's comments on Mitchell Miller. (35:30) Patriots V.S. Colts thoughts.

Adam Jones & Mike Lockhart // What Happened Last Night // Patriots Beat Colts, 26-3 - 11/7 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:00) Adam Jones & Mike Lockhart filling in for Fred & Rich today. (15:47) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts, 26-3. The Boston Bruins cut ties with Mitchell Miller after outcry.

Patriots Bye Week // Bruins Part Ways with Mitchell Miller - 11/7 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

The Boston Bruins part ways with Mitchell Miller. Cam Neely holding a presser later this morning The Patriots are on bye week - Should changes be made?

Bob Socci Joins the Show // Cam Neely Press Conference // The Stack - 11/7 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

Bob Socci joins Toucher and Rich Cam Neely Press Conference THE STACK  

Bruins Release Mitchell Miller // Cam Neely on Mitchell Miller // Caller Reaction - 11/7 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:06 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on the Bruins releasing Mitchell Miller just days after signing him.  (10:31) More thoughts on the Bruins and the Mitchell Miller fiasco. (22:40) The callers weigh in on the Mitchell Miller situation.  (31:25) Thoughts on Cam Neely’s comments on the Mtchell Miller situation.

Mazz is OUT on Mac Jones // Patriots Offense // Bruins Release Mitchell Miller - 11/7 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on the Patriots and Mazz being out on Mac Jones.  (12:07) Looking at some statistics related to the Patriots offense.  (24:38) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show.  (32:08) More caller reaction on th eBruins and the Patriots.

Bob Socci, The Voice of The New England Patriots // Thoughts On Mitchell Miller // Callers Weigh In - 11/4 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(0:00) Callers weigh in.  (10:02) Bob Socci discusses the Patriots heading into week 9.  (19:24) Continuing our thoughts on Mitchell Miller. (29:33) Looking closer at the Patriot's week 9 game.

Greg Bedard of The Boston Sports Journal // Three Up, Three Down // Has Your Opinion of Mac Changed? - 11/8 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

(0:00) Bedard joins the program and gives his thoughts on the Patriots v.s. Colts film. (11:46) Bedard, Felger, and Mazz take to the callers.  (25:41) Three up, three down with Greg Bedard.  (34:44) Thoughts on Mac Jones.

“Upper Quartile of that Top Quartile” // Josh Allen’s Injury // The Stack - 11/8 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(00:00) Jim Irsay press conference on the firing of coach Frank Reich and quickly hiring Jeff Saturday. (21:20) Quick segment on the Patriots, Cole Strange, Josh Allen’s injury and much more! (32:24) THE STACK  

Jim Irsay Hires Jeff Saturday as Interim Head Coach // Patriots-Colts = Snooze-fest // Ted & Fred’s Movie Adventure - 11/8 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Jim Irsay hires Jeff Saturday less than 24 hours after he fired coach Frank Reich. (12:20) Patriots-Colts was a total snooze-fest. (29:36) Ted Johnson can’t get enough Avatar. Ted & Fred Movie Adventure.

Kyrie and Celtics Thoughts // Bruins and Mitchell Miller // Does The Sale of Liverpool Impact The Red Sox? - 11/8 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Thoughts on the Celtics and Kyrie Irving. (13:04) Bruins and Mitchell Miller minute.  (25:23) Red Sox and the selling of Liverpool soccer club. (32:57) Caller's reactions.

The Eagle Returns… For Now // “Wallach In Memphis” // Mark Daniels Joins Toucher & Rich - 11/9 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

(00:00) Wallach is back from traveling to call the Celtics in Memphis, but we’ll be MIA again next week for a Celtics road trip. Zolak calls with a solution..  (20:41) Adam Jones produced a song for Wallach. (25:56) Mark Daniels from Masslive.com joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Patriots.

Belichick's Comments // Closing Thoughts // The Final Word - 11/8 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB

(0:00) Reflecting on Belichick's comments V.S. the Colts.  (12:40) Callers give their takes.  (22:26) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program. (34:16) The Final Word.

Armpits of America // Mike Gorman Joins Toucher & Rich // Election Day - 11/9 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

(00:00) Armpits of America: Woman calls 911 to report ‘pink meat’ at a barbecue restaurant & Burglar gets trapped in escape room business, calls police. (19:43) Mike Gorman joins Toucher & Rich (35:19) Election Day has passed and we relive some memorable candidates.

Bye Bye, Political Ads // What Happened Last Night // Belichick Says Colts “For Sure” Calling Out Plays - 11/9 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:05 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(00:00) Rich is gonna miss all the political ads. (14:38) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Bill Belichick says the Colts were ‘for sure’ calling out Patriots plays.

Billy Jaffe Joins Toucher & Rich // Steven Tyler on Joe Rogan // The Stack - 11/9 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2023 21:04 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(00:00) Billy Jaffe joins Toucher & Rich to talk Bruins hockey. (17:52) Steven Tyler talks ‘Pink’ on the Joe Rogan Experience. (31:04) THE STACK

Fred Returns // What Happened Last Night // Bruins & Celtics Win - 11/8 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2023 21:04 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) Fred Toucher has returned in-studio. Lockhart and Ted Johnson are filling in for Rich and Wallach. (18:01) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Jayson Tatum scores 39 points to lead the Celtics to a 109-106 win over the Grizzlies. Fred shares his thoughts on the Mitchell Miller situation. Plus, Bruins pull off a gutsy 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden last night.

Ted Talk // Rich Returns // Ime Udoka Drama Continues - 11/8 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2023 21:04 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:00) Ted Talk with Ted Johnson (19:44) Rich returns to the show (33:26) Voices urging against Ime Udoka hire growing louder in and around Brooklyn Nets

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