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Albert Breer Joins The Show // Happy Holidays From Our Listeners // Bill Belichick Saying Sorry - 12/22 (Hour 2)
December 22, 2021 17:38 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB joining the show, as they discuss where expectations currently stand for the Patriots, (11:08) We take more calls from our listeners about what the show has meant to them this year. (23:19) More calls come in as listeners wish the crew a Happy Holidays. (31:34) We touch on Bill Belichick’s apology to the media, before more calls come in about the show’s best moments this year.
Favorite Moments Of The Year // Zo’s Christmas Parenting // David Andrews Calls In - 12/22 (Hour 1)
December 22, 2021 17:23 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing their favorite moments of the year, with Zo driving the bus. (13:45) We dive into some Aaron Neville Christmas music, as callers talk about their favorite moments of the year. (24:35) More calls come in on the best 2021 moments of the show, and Zo talks about his Christmas parenting some more. (35:00) The guys continue to take holiday calls, before Patriots center David Andrews joins the show to discuss the team’s loss to the Colts, what th...
Patriots Center David Andrews Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 12/22/21
December 22, 2021 17:09 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBPatriots center David Andrews calls into Zolak & Bertrand to discuss the team’s loss to the Colts, what they’re doing to get things back on track, and the changes to the COVID-19 protocols in the NFL.
Billy Jaffe Joins Toucher & Rich // NHL Players OUT on Beijing // The Stack - 12/22 (Hour 4)
December 22, 2021 14:59 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB(00:00) Billy Jaffe covers the Boston Bruins on NESN and joins the show for his weekly in-studio appearance. (13:22) NHL players are not expected to participate in the Winter Olympics in Beijing. (31:48) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
T&R Best of 2021: Brookline 911 // Joe Murray Hates This NFL Season // Patriots-Bills - 12/22 (Hour 3)
December 22, 2021 14:27 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB(00:00) Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Brookline 911 (13:17) Joe Murray thinks the NFL season has sucked and explains why. (28:12) We circle back to the Patriots and their rematch with the Buffalo Bills. Is Josh Allen vaccinated? Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Brad Stevens Fart Court // Alex Barth Talks Patriots - 12/22 (Hour 2)
December 22, 2021 14:03 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(00:00) Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Fart Court - Was Brad Stevens guilty?! (12:19) Alex Barth covers the New England Patriots for 985thesportshub.com and joins the show to share his thoughts on New England losing to the Colts and their rematch against the Buffalo Bills. (30:55) Bone Thugs ‘n Harmony and the Eagles. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Rich, Joe Murray & Christian Arcand // No Plans for NBA Shut Down // Cole Beasley OUT for Bills/Patriots - 12/22 (Hour 1)
December 22, 2021 12:49 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB(00:00) Fred, Wallach, Lockhart and Dan O’Brien are all off for the Holidays. Joe Murray and Christian Arcand are in with Rich. (16:55) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: NBA commissioner Adam Silver says there are no plans right now to pause the season amid COVID-19 surges. Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley on reserve/COVID-19 list, will miss game against New England Patriots Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
12-21 The McKone Zone
December 22, 2021 03:10 - 11 minutes - 5.29 MBWe take a tumultuous dive into the McKone Zone!
12-21 Game of Jones
December 22, 2021 02:17 - 13 minutes - 6.26 MBMatt McCarthy and Tim McCone share their takes on Mac Jones, the Celtics, Charlie Woods, and give incredibly controversial movie takes!
12-21 Dan Greenberg Joins the Show
December 22, 2021 01:39 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MBMatt McCarthy and Tim McCone talk with Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports: Thoughts on where the team is now compared to the beginning of the season? What are the biggest issues with the team at the moment? Where do they stack up with the rest of the East? Thoughts on Ime's performance so far in his first year?
12-21 Celtics @ 7 talk
December 22, 2021 00:28 - 18 minutes - 8.4 MBMatt McCarthy and Tim McCone break down the latest loss to the 76ers and foreshadow the future of the team!
Mac Jones Mentality // Patriots Resiliency // The Final Word – Hour 4 (12/21/2021)
December 21, 2021 23:08 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB(0:00) The final hour of Tuesday’s show starts with the guys revisiting Greg Bedard’s comments from earlier in the show about Mac Jones and the Patriots loss on Saturday night. (10:30) Mac Jones ability to lead a comeback is discussed with his mentality and leadership coming into question. (23:50) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (34:30) The Final Word with Christian Arcand.
Celtics Choke Against 76ers // Celtics Consistent Inconsistency // Belichick vs. Buffalo Bills - Hour 3 (12/21/2021)
December 21, 2021 22:17 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB(0:00) The Celtics blew a late fourth quarter lead to Joel Embiid and the 76ers continuing the Celtics frustrating stretch of up and down play. (13:10) The Celtics loss on Friday night to the Golden State Warriors and Marcus Smart’s play is discussed. (25:30) Belichick was asked about his history against the Bills this week and went on to praise all his players but the show still think it says something about his relationship with Brady. (33:50) Calls come in on the Patriots and the Celtics.
Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal // 10 Questions w/ Greg Bedard // Patriots-Bills Preview - Hour 2 (12/21/2021)
December 21, 2021 21:26 - 39 minutes - 18 MB(0:00) The show starts the second hour continuing to discuss the Patriots loss to the Colts on Saturday night with Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal. (10:45) 10 Questions with Greg Bedard! (24:10) The Patriots coaching decisions are discussed with Greg and the show giving their thoughts on Belichick’s approach to the 4th quarter. (35:30) The show finishes the second hour with Greg talking about the Patriots-Bills game coming up this weekend.
Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal // Patriots Lose Control of #1 Seed // 3-Up 3-Down with Greg Bedard - Hour 1 (12/21/2021)
December 21, 2021 20:21 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB(0:00) It’s a big boy Tuesday and Felger is out, Mazz and Murray are joined by Christian Arcand with Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal to discuss everything Patriots-Colts from Saturday night. (12:10) Greg Bedard gives his thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Colts and how the offense operated as a whole. (24:30) Greg and Murray give their 3-Up and 3-Down from the Patriots-Colts game over the weekend. (33:50) Mac Jones “up and down” performance from Saturday night is discussed with c...
Mac Jones Showed Moxie In 2nd Half // Explaining Comedies // Today’s Takeaways - 12/21 (Hour 4)
December 21, 2021 19:40 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by circling back to their conversation about Christmas Vacation, before a call comes in on Boston’s new proof of vaccination mandate. (16:37) We discuss what Mac Jones showed in the second half against the Colts and what that means heading into this Sunday’s matchup against the Bills. (23:55) The guys take some more calls on Chase Winovich not calling in and why comedies always die out towards the end. (38:02) Today’s Takeaways
Phil Perry Joins The Show // Bill Belichick’s Apology // Wrong Or Right To Kick Field Goal? - 12/21 (Hour 3)
December 21, 2021 19:16 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, as he discusses his takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Colts. (11:26) We dive into Bill Belichick’s apology to the media after being short with them following the Patriots loss on Saturday night. (19:54) The guys question Bill Belichick’s decision to kick a field goal late against the Colts on 4th down and whether it was the right decision. (31:06) We question Phil Perry agreeing with Bill...
Does Bill Belichick Trust Mac Jones? // NBA Worried About Christmas Games // Dish TV Ditches NESN - 12/21 (Hour 2)
December 21, 2021 18:34 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing whether Bill Belichick trusts Mac Jones and how much you can depend on him down the stretch. (13:30) We take calls on why the Patriots will be smoked by the Bills on Sunday, Christmas music, and one of the wildest moments in show history last week. (25:23) The guys go back and forth on NBA players and the league being concerned about their Christmas Day games, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb. (33:58) We dive into Dish TV ditching...
Patriots COVID-19 Situation // Bills-Patriots Rematch // Antonio Brown Returns To Bucs - 12/21 (Hour 1)
December 21, 2021 17:11 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing Zo’s history with vacation days, before diving into the Patriots COVID-19 situation. (13:06) We hit on some Christmas movie talk, before thanking Jim Louth and his wife for making her yearly Christmas cookies. (24:19) The guys go back and forth on the upcoming Bills-Patriots rematch and what that game means for both teams at this point. (33:32) We dive into Antonio Brown returning to the Bucs after his suspension for a fake vaccination card.
T&R Best of 2021 // Patriots-Bills Predictions // The Stack - 12/21 (Hour 4)
December 21, 2021 15:02 - 43 minutes - 20 MB(00:00) Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Bird’s Fast & Furious movie review (15:31) What did Judon do to Carson Wentz’s nuts? Bills/Patriots predictions. (31:09) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Paul Stanley’s Christmas Special // The Athletic’s Matt Fairburn - 12/21 (Hour 3)
December 21, 2021 14:25 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB(00:00) Rich discovers Paul Stanely’s Christmas Special. (16:04) Matt Fairburn covers the New England Patriots for theAthletic.com and joins Toucher & Rich to share his thoughts on the Patriots’ loss to the Colts. (31:23) Dan is leaving for Hawaii today. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Toucher & Rich Best of 2021 // Getaway Day for Fred - 12/21 (Hour 2)
December 21, 2021 13:54 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(00:00) T&R Best of 2021: David Spade (17:57) Fred can’t get over the “dangerous” Tiktok story from last week. The violence of Home Alone 2. (37:58) Since it’s the last day of 2021 for a majority of the guys on the show, Fred, Rich and Adam Jones continue to talk about nothing. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
“Art Talk” with Fred and Rich // C’s Lose to 76ers, 108-103 // Bourne & 3 Other Players Land on COVID Protocol - 12/21 (Hour 1)
December 21, 2021 13:15 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB(19:31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: “Art Talk” with Fred and Rich. The Encore spent a ridiculous amount of money on a Popeye statue. The Celtics were close but no cigar, losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-103. Kendrick Bourne and 3 other players land on reserve/COVID-19 list. Bill Belichick apologizes to the media in a stunning reversal. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Thoughts on the Patriots Loss to the Colts - 12/20/21
December 20, 2021 23:25 - 12 minutes - 5.96 MBChristian Arcand is in for Adam Jones and he opens the show giving his thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Patriots lose to Colts // Emails of the Day // The Final Word - 12/20 (Hour 4)
December 20, 2021 23:23 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00) The final hour of the show opens with the guys resetting thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Colts. (10:43) The callers weigh in on the Patriots loss to the Colts. (23:13) Emails of the Day! (38:30) The final word!
Patriots Fall to Colts // NFL Tiers after Week 15 // Belichick’s Coaching in loss to Colts - 12/20 (Hour 3)
December 20, 2021 22:16 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show discussing the Patriots loss to the Colts on Saturday. (12:15) The guys give their “Tiers” for NFL teams. (25:13) Thoughts on the Patriots kicking a FG late in their loss to the Colts. (31:30) More thoughts on Bill Belichick’s coaching decisions in the loss to the Colts.
Patriots vs Colts // Mac Jones’ Performance // Belichick’s Coaching Decisions - 12/20 (Hour 2)
December 20, 2021 21:38 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour of the show with more thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Colts. (10:34) Mac Jones’ performance late in the game against the Colts. (22:26) Bill Belichick’s decision to kick a FG late in the game. (30:48) Looking at the Patriots miscues in the loss to the Colts.
Patriots vs Colts Thoughts // Mac Jones on a Bad Week of Practice // Patriots Miscues in Loss - 12/20 (Hour 1)
December 20, 2021 20:20 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Colts on Saturday. (14:13) Did the Patriots have a bad week of practice, which led to a bad game? (23:26) Looking at the Patriots' mistakes in the loss to the Colts. (33:00) Thoughts on Bill Belichick’s postgame press conference following the Patriots loss.
More Sounds Of Sunday // 2021 Zolak & Bertrand Listener Christmas Carol // Today’s Takeaways - 12/20 (Hour 4)
December 20, 2021 19:19 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour with more Sounds Of Sunday. (10:38) We react to the 2021 Zolak & Bertrand Listener Christmas Carol produced by Hardy. (22:04) The guys take a call on how the Colts reacted to beating the Patriots, before diving into the team’s struggles on special teams. (33:29) Today’s Takeaways
NHL Shuts Down Bruins // Patriots Need To Stop Crying // Sounds Of Sunday - 12/20 (Hour 3)
December 20, 2021 18:59 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by discussing the Bruins being shutdown until after Christmas and NHL players pushing back against going to the Olympics. (13:24) We dive back into the Patriots loss against the Colts and whether Frank Reich has Bill Belichick’s number at this point. (23:25) The guys listen to Bill Belichick’s comments about T.Y. Hilton not being ejected on Saturday, before going in on them for still crying about the non-call. (32:17) We react to the top highlights...
Bill Belichick Wasn’t Aggressive // Read & React // Zo’s Color Blind - 12/20 (Hour 2)
December 20, 2021 17:51 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with calls on Isaiah Wynn and the Patriots behavior during their bye week. (9:38) We discuss Bill Belichick’s decision to kick a field goal late against the Colts and whether he should’ve had the offense go for the touchdown, before more calls come in on the game. (20:58) The guys touch on the top storylines in the NFL with this edition of “Read & React”. (34:24) We do a color blindness test for Zo, with a doctor offering up his thoughts.
Colts Handle The Patriots // Carson Wentz Sucks // X’s And Zo’s - 12/20 (Hour 1)
December 20, 2021 16:34 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots loss to the Colts on Saturday night. (13:30) We continue to dive into the Colts beating up the Patriots, as we hit on Carson Wentz’s performance, Cam Achord being held responsible, and the lack of focus from Bill Belichick's squad. (23:04) Zo tells you what he noticed on Saturday night that the untrained eye may have missed with “X’s and Zo’s”. (32:39) We discuss roasting chestnuts, before calls come in on Mac Jones’ performan...
Week 15 vs. Colts Reactions // Matt Dolloff, 98.5 The Sports Hub // 12-20-21
December 20, 2021 15:31 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat went wrong for the Patriots against the Colts? Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth look back at Saturday night's loss and what it means moving forward. For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.
Bob Socci Joins Toucher & Rich // Did Louie CK Steal Rich’s Joke? // The Stack - 12/20 (Hour 4)
December 20, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB(00:00) Bob Socci is the voice of the New England Patriots and joins Toucher & Rich to share his loss on the Colts dominating the Patriots, 27-17. (18:54) Rich accuses Louie CK of ripping him off. Does he have a case? (36:21) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Around the NFL: Week 15 // Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Jack Easterby - 12/20 (Hour 3)
December 20, 2021 14:30 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB(00:00) Around the NFL: Week 15 (17:05) Toucher & Rich Best of 2021: Jack Easterby Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub
Ted Johnson In-Studio // Did Mac Jones Go Off-Script? // Wentz vs. Judon - 12/20 (Hour 2)
December 20, 2021 14:07 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB(00:00) 3-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. Jonathan Taylor’s dominance in the backfield helped the Colts turn the table on the Patriots with a 27-17 win. (15:19) Did Mac Jones go off-script during his press conference? Carson Wentz weirdly calls out Judon. (34:33) Can the Patriots bounce back when they face the Buffalo Bills next Sunday? Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/t...
Fred’s Evening at Holiday Pops // Bruins Postponed Until Dec. 27th // 7 Celtics Players in COVID-19 Protocol - 12/20 (Hour 1)
December 20, 2021 12:48 - 43 minutes - 20 MB(00:00) Fred and the Toucher family attended the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall and had a run in with a very angry lady accusing him of cutting the line. (19:38) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Saints Defense frustrate Brady again and beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-0. Latest updates on the NHL and COVID-19: Postponements, protocols, the Olympics and more. Plus the Celtics and NBA are dealing with their own COVID problems as 7 Celtics players are now in COVID-19 protocol. Watch Toucher & Rich eve...
2021 Year in Review
December 20, 2021 04:47 - 2 hours - 61.4 MBJames Stewart, Mike Riley, Joe Murray, Eddie McCabe and Chris McGue look back at 2021 in Pro Wrestling. Biggest take away of 2021 in wrestling Men’s Wrestler of 2021 Women’s Wrester of 2021 Men’s Match of 2021 Women’s Match of 2021 Best Wrestling PPV / Special Event of 2021 What do we want to see happen in 2022 James Stewart @IamJamesStewart Mike Riley @Sarge985 Joe Murray @JoeyMurr Eddie McCabe @TheEddieMcCabe Chris McGue @NewAgeInsiders Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to...
12-19 Arcand Sunday Service: Reset on Pats/Colts // Tom King of Nashua Telegraph // Dugger Ejection - Hour 3
December 19, 2021 18:11 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB(0:00) Arcand resets on the Patriots loss last night in Indianapolis (11:48) Tom King of the Nashua Telegraph joins the Service to give his reactions to the Patriots loss (25:14) Arcand goes over the Kyle Dugger/Michael Pittman Jr. ejections and if the Patriots are frauds after the loss (37:28) Next week’s Patriots/Bills matchup will be a massive game but even after winning the first game, have your expectations changed after last night
12-19 Arcand Sunday Service: Belichick Post Game Comments // AFC Playoff Picture // Celtics Beat Knicks - Hour 2
December 19, 2021 17:24 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(0:00) Bill Belichick was extra salty after the game with his postgame comments (12:39) Arcand takes looks at the AFC Playoff picture after the Chiefs take over the top seed and the NFL schedule today (24:11) Callers give their takes on Mac Jones (36:09) Arcand changes gears and gives his takeaways from the Celtics win over the New York Knicks last night
12-19 Arcand Sunday Service: Pats Lose To Colts // A Tale of Two Macs // Patriots Defense // Patriot Special - Hour 1
December 19, 2021 16:41 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(0:00) Christian Arcand begins a Sunday Service giving his reactions to the Patriots loss to the Colts last night, ending their winning streak at seven games. (11:08) It was a tale of two Mac Jones last night (21:14) Is the Patriots defense turning into the second coming of the Boogeymen in 2019 (33:36) Frank Reich pulled out an oldie against the Patriots
Greg Bedard postgame interview
December 19, 2021 06:36 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBGreg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal joins the Murray boys to break down the Pats' 27-17 loss in Indy
belichick and zo pregame indy
December 19, 2021 00:49 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBScott Zolak's pregame interview with Bill Belichick ahead of Pats-Colts
Phil Perry
December 19, 2021 00:08 - 8 minutes - 4.08 MBNBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry gets you set for Pats-Colts on Patriots Preview with Beetle & Gasper
Matt Dolloff pregame interview
December 18, 2021 23:37 - 6 minutes - 3.16 MBMatt Dolloff of 985thesportshub.com stops by to preview Pats-Colts with Bertrand and Gasper
Gasper & Murray: Gary Tanguay calls in, more Pats/Colts thoughts, Five Questions with Gasper (Hour 3)
December 18, 2021 21:26 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MB(0:00) Gary Tanguay joins the show to discuss his new book The Arm and the Fall (15:00) More Pats/Colts thoughts (38:00) Five Questions with Gasper
Sports Hub Celtics Show: Celtics-Warriors takeaways. should C's have signed Isaiah Thomas, what's next for roster?
December 18, 2021 18:45 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(0:00) Celtics-Warriors takeaways from Friday night with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (13:00) Marcus Smart's controversial foul on Steph Curry before halftime (23:00) Marcus Smart wanted Celtics to sign Isaiah Thomas (33:00) What happens to Celtics roster in the coming weeks?
Gasper & Murray: Deion Sanders steals FSU recruit, Pats-Colts thoughts, Brandon Staley's fourth down calls, Bill Belichick praise (Hour 1)
December 18, 2021 18:36 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB(0:00) Gasper vents about Deion Sanders stealing an FSU recruit for Jackson State (13:00) Pats-Colts thoughts (25:00) Thoughts on Chargers-Chiefs and Brandon Staley's fourth down decisions (33:00) Bill Belichick earning praise everywhere
Instant Reactions: Celtics Lose 111-107 to Golden State
December 18, 2021 04:06 - 11 minutes - 5.18 MBChristian Arcand reacts to the Celtics 111-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors
Ime Udoka Pregame Interview - 12/17/21
December 18, 2021 00:35 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MBCeltics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins Sean Grande ahead of the Celtics matchup with Golden State.