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Celtics Lose Game 1, 101-89 // Antetokounmpo records Second Career Postseason Triple-Double // T’s & P’s to Rob William’s Balls - 5/2 (Hour 1)

May 02, 2022 12:39 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(13:43) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Antetokounmpo recorded his second career postseason triple-double to seal a Milwaukee Bucks victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series, 101-89. Rob Williams was nailed in the testicles during yesterday’s game. Also, the Red Sox continue to struggle.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sport...

WWE Backlash Preview, AEW announces Punk vs Page for Vegas

May 02, 2022 02:29 - 1 hour - 32.6 MB

James Stewart and Mike Riley previewed WWE Wrestlemania Backlash, talked about CM Punk vs Adam Page for the AEW Championship, AEW / New Japan PPV in June and the TNT Championship being a hot potato.    E-mail the show [email protected]

Hardcore Baseball: is it time to be concerned about the Red Sox?

May 01, 2022 18:42 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss the Red Sox turning in a disappointing April. He and Matt McCarthy discuss whether or not it’s time to be concerned about the Red Sox (2:05), Alex Cora’s importance (7:00), the Devers/Bogaerts contract situations (10:30), what 2022 means for Chaim Bloom (13:15), second guessing the Red Sox roster construction (22:50), Garrett Whitlock’s role (25:15), the first base situation and whether Triston Casas should be cal...

Gasper & Murray: More Pats draft thoughts // The Big Board Hits Again // Five Questions with Gasper (Hour 2)

April 30, 2022 18:21 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(0:00) More NFL Draft thoughts (9:00) Felger and Mazz Big Board hits again (20:00) Pats draft pick reactions (37:00) Five Questions with Gasper

Sports Hub Celtics Show: Celtics-Bucks preview // series x-factors // Celtics playoff path

April 30, 2022 18:17 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) The guys take a first look of Celtics-Bucks series with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (14:00) Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins the show (28:00) Could Celtics be on a Finals path? 

Gasper & Murray: Pats draft picks // Did Pats address needs? // Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports HUb

April 30, 2022 18:15 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Reaction to first two days of Pats picks (13:00) Have Pats addressed their needs? (27:00) Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the show 

Draft Day Two Announcers - 4/29/2022

April 30, 2022 03:54 - 10 minutes - 4.97 MB

Adam Jones and Matt McCarthy react to some of the more interesting announcers from day two of the NFL Draft

Patriots Draft Marcus Jones - 4/29/2022

April 30, 2022 02:54 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MB

Adam Jones and Matt McCarthy react to the Patriots drafting Marcus Jones from the University of Houston 

Patriots Draft Tyquan Thornton - 4/29/2022

April 30, 2022 02:27 - 20 minutes - 9.21 MB

Adam Jones and Matt McCarthy react to the Patriots drafting Tyquan Thornton with the 50th overall pick

Red Sox Roster Makeup // Red Sox vs Orioles - 4/29

April 29, 2022 22:37 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

(0:00) Matt McCartthy is in for Mazz and he opens The Baseball Hour with some thoughts on the Red Sox current makeup of the roster.  (12:19) More roster thoughts and calls on the Red Sox.

Patriots Draft Cole Strange // Agenda Free Friday // The Final Word - 4/29 (Hour 4)

April 29, 2022 22:02 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour with some caller reaction on all that the guys have discussed on Agenda Free Friday.  (9:44) Some more thoughts on the Patriots drafting Cole Strange in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.  (22:18) A lightning round of callers on an Agenda Free Friday!  (35:33) The Final Word!

Chris Gasper Joins the Show // The Big Board Hits // Celtics vs Bucks Series - 4/29 (Hour 3)

April 29, 2022 21:33 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are joined by Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe in the third hour of the show and they open the hour discussing the Patriots selecting Cole Strange.  (9:48) The Felger and Mazz Big Board was right on the Cole Strange selection!  (20:57) Gasper’s thoughts on the upcoming Celtics vs Bucks matchup.  (31:28) Final thoughts from Gasper!

Celtics vs Bucks Matchup // Patriots Draft Cole Strange // Agenda Free Friday - 4/29 (Hour 2)

April 29, 2022 20:39 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour with some thoughts on the Celtics and Bucks second round matchup in the NBA playoffs.  (10:47) The callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday!  (21:51) More thoughts on the Cole Strange pick by the Patriots.  (30:13) More caller reaction on an Agenda Free Friday!

Patriots Draft Cole Strange // Belichick on Drafting Strange // The Big Board Hits - 4/29 (Hour 1)

April 29, 2022 19:21 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Patriots drafting Cole Strange in the first round of the draft.  (11:42) The callers weigh in on the Patriots first round pick.  (23:16) Bill Belichick on drafting Cole Strange.  (31:30) The Felger and Mazz Big Board was correct again with the pick of Cole Strange!

The Patriots at 21 Overall // 2022 Felger and Mazz Draft Board // The Final Word - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 29, 2022 18:15 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour with some resetting thoughts on the Patriots and the draft.   (11:07) The callers weigh in on the Patriots and the draft.  (25:21) Final looks and thoughts on the 2022 Draft Board with some help from Alex Barth.  (35:09) The Final Word.

Read & React // Fans Not Happy with Pick // Fake Promo Friday - 4/29 (Hour 4)

April 29, 2022 18:14 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy start the final hour with a draft edition of Read and React.   (12:25) The guys react to Patriots fans being disappointed by not drafting for defense in the first round of the draft.  (24:40) We discuss Belichick’s approach for the rest of the draft. (33:55) Fake Promo Friday

Inconsistent Patriots Fans // Day 2 Favorites // Cole Strange's Combine Results - 4/29 (Hour 3)

April 29, 2022 17:23 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy start the third hour discussing the local perception of the Patriots selecting Cole Strange in the first round of the draft.   (10:50) We take a deeper dive into which players are options for the Patriots on day two.  (23:20) The guys break down Cole Strange’s tape and the Patriots war room video on social media.  (32:55) We discuss the value of combine stats and player measurables.

Strange Perception // Day 2 Selections // Draft Film Study - 4/29 (Hour 3)

April 29, 2022 17:23 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy start the third hour discussing the local perception of the Patriots selecting Cole Strange in the first round of the draft.   (10:50) We take a deeper dive into which players are options for the Patriots on day two.  (23:20) The guys break down Cole Strange’s tape and the Patriots war room video on social media.  (32:55) We discuss the value of combine stats and player measurables.

Mike Riley and Revs Defender Andrew Farrell

April 29, 2022 16:21 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

The Revolution play their first of 2-straight MLS regular season matches at Gillette Stadium this Saturday night vs. Inter Miami CF at 7:30pm Defender Andrew Farrell will set a new club record for most starts and appearances in all competitions in a Revolution uniform.  Farrell discusses his time with the Revs over the last ten years, his involvement with Special Olympics, the Revs Unified Team and the feeling in the locker room with players healing from injuries set to return as the Revs ar...

Alex Barth Joins the Show // Strange’s Pre-Draft Meetings // Day 2 Targets For The Patriots - 4/29 (Hour 2)

April 29, 2022 16:17 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

(0:00) Alex Barth joins Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy to start the second hour discussing the selection of Cole Strange.   (11:15) Alex Barth. along with Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy break down the pre-draft analysis of Cole Strange and the teams he met with before the draft.  (21:30) The guys discuss the remaining talent of linebackers in the draft. (30:05) We discuss players to watch for the Patriots on day two of the NFL Draft.

Cole Strange Reaction // League Reaction to Patriots’ Pick // Belichick’s Draft History - 4/29 (Hour 1)

April 29, 2022 15:23 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy start the show by analyzing the Patriots drafting offensive guard Cole Strange from UT Chatanooga with the 29th pick last night in the NFL Draft.  (12:05) We take a deeper dive into the rest of the league’s reaction to the Cole Strange selection.  (23:45) The guys discuss Bill Belichick’s recent history in terms of output from the draft.  (35:35) We discuss the value of Cole Strange’s addition through the draft. 

NFL Draft Upcoming Rounds: What to Expect // Top Gun: Maverick // The Stack - 4/29 (Hour 4)

April 29, 2022 14:19 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

- The guys continue to react to the New England Patriots selecting OL Cole Strange with the 29th pick. New England also traded down before their selection. The guys also review the other selections made in the first round, McVay’s reaction to New England’s pick and much more. - THE STACK   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub:Website||Twitter...

More NFL Draft Coverage // Let’s Talk Sports! Podcast - 4/29 (Hour 3)

April 29, 2022 13:55 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

- Fred, Rich and Wallach continue to share their takeaways from the first round of the NFL Draft. Plus, We’re introduced to a new podcast called “Let’s Talk Sports” featuring an interview with Cole Strange!   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub:Website||Twitter||Facebook||Instagram

MMQB’s Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Rich In-Studio  - 4/29 (Hour 2)

April 29, 2022 13:47 - 43 minutes - 19.8 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 and tries to answer the question: Why the hell did the Patriots select Cole Strange? - Jerry Jones is the gift that keeps giving. - Is Cole Strange the football equivalent to Hacksaw Jonny Gomes?   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitch.tv/...

2022 NFL Draft: Round 1 Results // Patriots Draft OL Cole Strange - 4/29 (Hour 1)

April 29, 2022 13:03 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(14:24) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The New England Patriots selected OL Cole Strange with the 29th pick. New England also traded down before their selection. The guys also review the other selections made in the first round.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub:Website||Twitter||Facebook||Instagram

Patriots Draft Offensive Lineman Cole Strange in First Round - 4/28/2022

April 29, 2022 03:24 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Jones and Joe Murray react to the Patriots drafting Cole Strange out of UT-Chattanooga in the first round. 

Patriots Trade Back in First Round – 4/28/2022

April 29, 2022 02:37 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MB

Jones and Joe Murray react to the Patriots trading back in the first round. 

NFL Draft Scene Setter - 4/28/2022

April 29, 2022 02:14 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MB

Adam Jones and Joe Murray break down what's happened so far in the NFL draft leading up to the Patriots pick at 21. 

Red Sox Fall to Blue Jays 1-0 // Red Sox First Base Situation - 4/28

April 28, 2022 22:32 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

(0:00) Mazz and Murray open The Baseball Hour with their thoughts on the Red Sox loss to the Blue Jays.  (11:45) Looking at the Red Sox offense and their current first base situation.

The Patriots and the NFL Draft // What Will the Patriots do at 21? // Felger and Mazz Big Board! - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2022 21:35 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour with some more thoughts on the Patriots and the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.  (12:05) The callers weigh in on what they think the Patriots should do in the draft.  (24:05) More draft thoughts leading into the first round of the NFL Draft.  (31:48) The Felger and Mazz Big Board!

Celtics Set to Take on Bucks // Felger and Mazz Big Board // Caller Reaction - 4/28 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2022 20:32 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour with thoughts on the upcoming Celtics and Bucks matchup.   (10:26) More on the Celtics getting set to take on Giannis and the Bucks.  (21:10) The Felger and Mazz Big Board!  (29:21) Caller reaction on Patriots and Celtics!

Celtics Set to Take on Bucks // Felger and Mazz Big Board // Caller Reaction - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2022 20:32 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour with thoughts on the upcoming Celtics and Bucks matchup.   (10:26) More on the Celtics getting set to take on Giannis and the Bucks.  (21:10) The Felger and Mazz Big Board!  (29:21) Caller reaction on Patriots and Celtics!

The Patriots and the NFL Draft // Red Sox Take Down Blue Jays // Confidence in Bill Belichick’s Drafting - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2022 19:32 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Patriots in the first round of the NFL Draft.  (11:42) More thoughts on the Patriots and their first round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.  (22:05) Looking at the Red Sox after their win over the Blue Jays last night.  (30:21) Caller Reaction to all that the guys have discussed.

Red Sox Lack Urgency? // Future Of “Do You Care?” // Today’s Takeaways - 4/28 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2022 19:09 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by discussing the Red Sox win over the Blue Jays last night and Xander Bogaerts sitting in the series finale. (9:31) We dive into some more NFL Draft talk and whether the Red Sox could deal Xander Bogaerts if they fall out of it. (19:52) The crew goes back and forth on the future of our “Do You Care?” segment. (30:41) Today’s Takeaways.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // Pressure On Bill Belichick // Could Patriots Draft A QB? - 4/28 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2022 18:01 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, as they preview tonight’s draft. (9:55) We question how much pressure Bill Belichick is under when it comes to the draft this year. (22:03) The guys continue to touch on their favorite names in the draft, along with some more sugar talk. (33:01)  We go back and forth on whether the Patriots could possibly draft a QB in the later rounds.

Sugar Talk // Mac Jones vs. Trevor Lawrence // Bruce Arena Calls In - 4/28 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2022 17:22 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by diving into some sugar talk involving their coffee. (12:18) We continue our sugar talk before questioning who would’ve had the better season if they were drafted by the Patriots last year, Mac Jones or Trevor Lawrence. (23:12) Zo talks about his experience of being drafted back in 1991. (27:16) Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director Bruce Arena joins the show to discuss the team losing juice this year, the message he’s been sending to the ...

Revolution Head Coach Bruce Arena Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 4/28/22

April 28, 2022 16:44 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MB

Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director Bruce Arena joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss the team losing juice this year, the message he’s been sending to the guys involving the Celtics, and the importance of the MLS SuperDraft.

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 4/28/22

April 28, 2022 15:34 - 10 minutes - 4.84 MB

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss the upcoming series against the Bucks, how his relationship has grown with his players, and Robert Williams’ return in Games 3 and 4.

It’s Draft Day // Celtics-Bucks Is Official // Ime Udoka Calls In - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2022 15:29 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing their excitement for the NFL Draft tonight. (16:28) We go back and forth on Albert Breer’s thoughts about the Patriots bridging the gap through the draft and Bill Belichick’s best draft classes over the year. (28:13) The crew goes back and forth on Celtics-Bucks becoming official. (33:12) Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the show to discuss the upcoming series against the Bucks, how his relationship has grown with his players, and Robert ...

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens // The Stack - 4/28 (Hour 4)

April 28, 2022 14:09 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(17:14) Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (37:06) 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

Kyle Bailey Threatened Fred on Twitter… Then Tattles to Sports Hub Management // Brad Stevens’ Questionable Taste of Music - 4/28 (Hour 3)

April 28, 2022 13:35 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(00:00) Charlotte sports radio personality and certified badass  Kyle Bailey threatened to put Fred back in the “looney bin”... then repeatedly called the Sports Hub’s Program Director to tattle on the show. (17:14) Fred and Rich are having a hard time believing that Brad Stevens isn’t familiar with 90’s grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.    CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:t...

The Bankroll Boys // State Senate to Debate Legalized Sports Betting Today // Doc Rivers Defends Past Playoff Collapses - 4/28 (Hour 2)

April 28, 2022 12:43 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and join Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment. The 2022 NFL Draft is TONIGHT and the Boys have betting odds. (12:01) Massachusetts State Senate to debate legalized sports betting. Bucks vs Celtics opening predictions, odds, lines and spread. (27:01) 76ers head coach Doc Rivers defends past playoff team collapses as pressure mounts before Game 6.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRul...

Round 2: Celtics-Bucks // Brief Kyle Bailey Update - 4/28 (Hour 1)

April 28, 2022 12:39 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(00:00) Fred shares an update on Kyle Bailey, who threatened to put Fred back in the “looney bin” then repeatedly called the Hub’s Program Director to tattle on the show. (21:50) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Round 2 is set! After the Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 1n Game 5, 116-100, they advanced to the second round to face the Boston Celtics.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter:@Toucherandrich||@fredtoucher||@KenGriffeyRules Instagram:@Toucherandrichofficial ||@fredtoucher Twitch:twitc...

The Crusty and Very Very Dusty Reset – 4/22/22

April 28, 2022 03:20 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MB

In case you missed anything, the crusty and very very dusty reset gets you caught up on everything from the night.

The Dong Report - 4/27/2022

April 28, 2022 03:11 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MB

Adam Jones and Tim McKone go over all of the home runs hit across Major League Baseball tonight! 

The McKone Zone - 4/27/2022

April 28, 2022 02:10 - 11 minutes - 5.54 MB

Tim McKone takes us into tonight's edition of the McKone zone which is a very special edition as McKone attempts to break an M&Ms world record. 

Dan Greenberg Joins the Show – 4/27/2022

April 28, 2022 01:37 - 14 minutes - 6.88 MB

Dan Greenberg @stoolgreenie from Barstool Sports joins Jones and McKone to take a Celtics victory lap after the first round sweep of the Brooklyn Nets.

Game of Jones: Would You Rather Wednesday – 4/27/2022

April 28, 2022 01:05 - 12 minutes - 5.74 MB

On tonight’s edition of the game of Jones we have would you rather Wednesday and Jones gives his thoughts on head coaches in the NBA, Possible Red Sox fixes, trolls on TV and the internet and more!

The Draft List: Recap – 4/27/2022

April 28, 2022 00:18 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MB

Jones and McKone recap Jones and Arcand’s draft list picks for the Patriots. 

Should Patriots Fans be Worried About Coaching?

April 27, 2022 23:54 - 10 minutes - 4.98 MB

Jones and McKone discuss the importance of Bill Belichick and his coaching staff and the lack of confidence they have in the staff surrounding him. 

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