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Celtics @ 7 – 12/9/21

December 10, 2021 00:25 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MB

Arcand and McKone talked about the Celtics loss to the Clippers in L.A. on Wednesday night in the latest edition of Celtics @ 7.

Belichick Now Favored To Win Coach Of The Year

December 09, 2021 23:23 - 13 minutes - 6.17 MB

Arcand and Tim McKone, in for Jones, opened Thursday’s show discussing whether Bill Belichick should be the favorite to win coach of the year.

Bruins and Celtics Struggles // Darth Sacco // The Final Word – 12/9 (Hour 4)

December 09, 2021 23:06 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(00:10) Felger, Mazz. and Jones reset their thoughts on the Bruins and Celtics. (22:13) Bruins assistant coach Joe Sacco breathes loudly. (35:32) The Final Word

Paul Perillo In Studio // Pats Played Not To Lose // Mac Jones' Development – 12/9 (Hour 3)

December 09, 2021 22:10 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(00:10) Paul Perillo from Patriots.com joined the guys in studio. (11:30) The guys discussed the Patriots game plan against the Bills. (33:05) How well has Mac Jones developed so far this season?

Bruins and Celtics Struggles // Bill Belichick’s Coaching // Media Praise of Belichick - 12/9 (Hour 2)

December 09, 2021 20:59 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

(0:00) The second hour of Felger and Mazz opens with the callers weighing in on the Bruins and Celtics struggles.  (10:44) Is this year Bill Belichick’s greatest coaching job ever?  (21:39) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed.  (30:45) Looking at the Praise that Bill Belichick has received.

Bruins Fall to Canucks // Bruins Current Roster and Struggles // Celtics Fall to Clippers - 12/9 (Hour 1)

December 09, 2021 20:22 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Adam Jones open the show discussing the Bruins shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.  (12:02) More thoughts on the Bruins and their current roster.  (24:13) Looking at the Celtics struggles.   (32:39) More thoughts on the Celtics and their current 1-3 road trip. 

Patriots vs Bills // Kevin Faulk fired by Brian Kelly // Today’s Takeaways! - 12/9 (Hour 4)

December 09, 2021 19:13 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

(0:00) More thoughts on the Patriots vs Bills matchup from Monday Night!  (11:36) Brian Kelly has fired Kevin Faulk as the LSU running backs coach.  (21:42) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed!  (33:42) Today’s takeaways!

Blair Witch Project // Patriots vs Bills // Mac Jones and the Patriots - 12/9 (Hour 3)

December 09, 2021 18:18 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

(0:00) Callers weigh in on the Blair Witch Project.  (11:27) Thoughts on Patriots vs Bills.  (21:45) Can Mac Jones be a Super Bowl Quarterback?

Did the Patriots break the Bills? // Coyotes Facing Arena Eviction // Chase Winovich joins the show - 12/9 (Hour 2)

December 09, 2021 17:49 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

(0:00) Did the Patriots break the Bills mentally on Monday Night Football?  (21:15) The Arizona Coyotes might get evicted from their home arena.  (29:56) Chase Winovich joins the show!

Chase Winovich joins Zolak and Betrand - 12/9/21

December 09, 2021 17:47 - 15 minutes - 7.01 MB

New England Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich joins Zolak and Bertrand! 

Milliken Filling in for T-Bone // Belichick’s MNF Coaching // Brady Wins Sportsperson of Year - 12/9 (Hour 1)

December 09, 2021 16:30 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and Hardy open the show discussing Milliken filling in for T-Bone and how he will do.  (13:42) Looking at Belichick and his support staff.  (23:30) Was Belichick one play away from looking dumb on MNF?  (34:07) Thoughts on Tom Brady winning SI Sportsperson of the year.

Feet Themed Christmas Movies // The Stack - 12/9 (Hour 4)

December 09, 2021 15:10 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:00) Brandon Meriweather replay (16:38) “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” is a real thing that exists. (27:49) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Reptile Demons  // Fantasy Football Guru Dave Richard // Show Holiday Party at Encore - 12/9 (Hour 3)

December 09, 2021 14:39 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

(00:00) A woman has a reptile demon problem. (14:34) Dave Richard is the Fantasy Football Guru for CBSSports.com and joins Toucher & Rich to get you ready for Week 14! (25:52) The show’s holiday party is tomorrow night at the Encore and Rich is ready to gamble some money. Fred quizzes Wallach on his knowledge of Hallmark Christmas movies Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

The Bankroll Boys // Week 14 Odds & Predictions - 12/9 (Hour 2)

December 09, 2021 13:52 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and join Toucher & RIch for their weekly segment  (19:07) Week 14 picks, predictions, and odds, including Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Tough Night for Boston // B’s Lose in Shootout // Celtics Go 0-2 in LA - 12/9 (Hour 1)

December 09, 2021 12:59 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

(17:16) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Bergeron notched the tying goal in the third period, but the Bruins fell to the Vancouver Canucks in a shootout, 2-1. After losing to the Lakers, Boston made it closer against the Los Angeles Clippers but fell short, 114-111. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

What Would A Mac Jones Contract Extension Look Like?

December 09, 2021 00:54 - 9 minutes - 4.48 MB

The guys reacted to comments from Albert Breer about what a potential Mac Jones contract extension could look like in 3 years.

Celtics @ 7: 12/8/21

December 09, 2021 00:28 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MB

The guys discussed the Celtics loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night, and what the C’s need to do to shake up the roster in tonight’s Celtics @ 7.

Can The Patriots Run The Table?

December 09, 2021 00:27 - 8 minutes - 4.17 MB

Jones and Arcand debated whether the Patriots can finish the regular season without another loss.

The Pats Run Game Wasn’t That Good Monday

December 08, 2021 23:27 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MB

Jones and Arcand opened Wednesday’s show continuing to give their thoughts on the Patriots win in Buffalo on Monday night.

Comparing Mac Jones To Brady // Belichick Vs. Brady // The Final Word - 12/8 (Hour 4)

December 08, 2021 23:12 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

(00:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray talked about the national media comparing Mac Jones to a young Tom Brady. (09:30) Is Belichick back ahead of Brady? (34:23) The Final Word

Belichick Is Back // Celtics Lose To Lakers // Ryan Clark On Belichick - 12/8 (Hour 3)

December 08, 2021 22:12 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(00:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray discussed whether Bill Belichick is back to being the best coach in the NFL. (25:05) The guys talked about the Celtics 117-102 loss in L.A. to the Lakers Tuesday night. (36:28) Ryan Clark continues to praise Belichick and The Patriots.

Greg Bedard Of Boston Sports Journal // 10 Questions With Bedard // Bills-Patriots Rematch - 12/8 (Hour 2)

December 08, 2021 21:18 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(0:00) Felger & Mazz, with Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joining the crew, discuss what Mac Jones did well on Monday, with calls on Bill Belichick and Sean McDermott. (10:07) We play the latest round of 10 Questions with Greg Bedard. (22:28) Calls come in on Matt Judon, the Patriots run game, and the Bills coaching staff. (29:23) We touch on the upcoming rematch between the Bills and Patriots, and whether Buffalo has the personnel to make any significant changes.

Greg Bedard Of Boston Sports Journal // 3 Up-3 Down // Bill Belichick’s Approach Won It - 12/8 (Hour 1)

December 08, 2021 20:31 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Felger & Mazz, with Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com along for the ride, dive into the Patriots win against the Bills and Josh Allen’s performance. (11:45) We take calls on the Patriots running it down the Bills throat, Mac Jones performance, and where Josh Allen ranks amongst NFL QBs. (23:48)  The guys went on to give their 3 Up-3 Down from Monday’s game against the Bills. (32:27) We circle back to what won the game for the Patriots, before a call comes in on Sean McDermott shad...

Thoughts On “The Beatles: Get Back” // Music Talk // Today’s Takeaways - 12/8 (Hour 4)

December 08, 2021 19:21 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by diving into a conversation about the new documentary “The Beatles: Get Back (11:16) We dive into some debates over the “The Beatles” as callers offer up their thoughts on the band and their new documentary. (27:21) More calls come in on “The Beatles” and the Patriots performance against the Bills. (36:02) Today’s Takeaways.

Mac Jones Isn’t A Top 10 QB // Bill Belichick’s Future // Holding Onto N’Keal Harry - 12/8 (Hour 3)

December 08, 2021 18:51 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by talking about the rapper DaBaby, before calls come in on the Patriots physicality and the win over the Bills. (8:33) We circle back to our conversation about whether Mac Jones is a top ten quarterback, with Albert Breer offering up his thoughts on the debate. (19:41) The guys go back and forth on Bill Belichick’s future and whether he could stick around longer with the NFL salary cap number rising. (28:09) A caller sparks a conversation about N’...

Big Win For The Patriots // Could Patriots Have Won Without Throwing At All? // Bill Belichick The GM - 12/8 (Hour 2)

December 08, 2021 17:27 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB, as they discuss the Patriots win over the Bills on Monday Night Football. (13:33) We go back and forth on whether the Patriots would’ve won without throwing a single pass and if Mac Jones proved anything about his ability to play in the weather. (23:36) The guys take calls on the Patriots being the best team in the NFL, the upcoming rematch against the Bills, and how the Patriots are like Michigan. (35:24) We take...

Zo’s Odor // Is Mac Jones A Top 10 QB? // Kyle Van Noy Calls In - 12/8 (Hour 1)

December 08, 2021 16:34 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by discussing Zo’s odor this morning. (10:59) We go back and forth on whether Mac Jones is actually a top 10 quarterback. (23:03) Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy joins the show, as he discusses the team’s win over the Bills, Mac Jones only throwing the ball 3 times, and how he views himself as a leader in the locker room.

Kyle Van Noy Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 12/8/21

December 08, 2021 16:32 - 16 minutes - 7.62 MB

Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy joins Zolak & Bertrand, as he discusses the team’s win over the Bills, Mac Jones only throwing the ball 3 times, and how he views himself as a leader in the locker room.

Matt Taven, Ring of Honor Wrestling

December 08, 2021 15:53 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

James Stewart spoke with Matt Taven about Ring of Honor Final Battle, Ring of Honor changing it's business model going forward, why he wanted to work for Ring of Honor, relationship with Mike Bennett, working with Jay Lethal, working with Jay & Mark Briscoe over the years, his story with Vincent and what the future holds.  At the end relive James and Matt watching his Ring of Honor World Championship win at Madison Square Garden.  Matt Taven Upcoming dates: o    Beyond Wrestling in Worceste...

NESN’s Billy Jaffe In-Studio // The Stack - 12/8 (Hour 4)

December 08, 2021 15:08 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) Billy Jaffe part of the Bruins Pre & Post Game on NESN and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (22:33) THE STACK: Jerry Jones watches football in the nude. Are the Bills thinking of firing Sean McDermott? 101 Greatest Screenplays. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Meriweather Wednesday // Cedric Maxwell ROASTED - 12/8 (Hour 3)

December 08, 2021 14:31 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) It’s Meriweather Wednesday! Brandon Meriweather is a former cornerback for the New England Patriots and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (36:41) MAJOR SHADE thrown towards Cedric Maxwell. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Updated Super Bowl Odds // “Nicky McChuckles” - 12/8 (Hour 2)

December 08, 2021 13:31 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(00:00) Do the Patriots REALLY have a ⅓ chance of winning the Super Bowl? According to a super mathematician, they do!  (31:02) Nick went to an Open Mic Night at a local establishment to tell a few “funny” Easterby and Manningcast jokes. It didn’t go well. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Lakers Beat Celtics 117-102 // Jayson Tatum continues 30-point streak // Enes Kanter Freedom vs. Lebron James - 12/8 (Hour 1)

December 08, 2021 13:22 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(19:59) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: LeBron James scored 30 points and the Lakers beat the Celtics 117-102. Tatum scored a game-high 34 points while Jaylen Brown continues to sit out due to injury. Enes Kanter Freedom vs. LeBron James. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Monday Night Blitz: Game of Jones – 12-7-21

December 08, 2021 02:56 - 9 minutes - 4.32 MB

Adam Jones and Joe Murray play the Game of Jones!

Monday Night Blitz: Alex Barth –12/7/21

December 08, 2021 02:19 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MB

Alex Barth joins the show to break down the Patriots win, grade Mac Jones, discuss which teams are the biggest threat to the Pats, and more!

Monday Night Blitz: Sean McDermott Disses Belichick // Micah Hyde Gets Bitchy // Ryan Clarke Praises Belichick // Game of Jones – 12/7/21 (Hour 2)

December 08, 2021 02:07 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

(0:00) Sean McDermott downplays the role Bill Belichick had in the Bills' loss (10:03) Did Micah Hyde overreact in the postgame press conference when asked if he felt embarrassed? (23:18) Ryan Clarke refers to Bill Belichick as God (33:057 Game of Jones

Monday Night Blitz: Pats Run All Over The Bills // Grading Mac Jones // N'Keal Harry's Blunder // Game Changing Moment – 12/7/21 (Hour 1)

December 08, 2021 01:26 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(0:00) Patriots continue to win, Mac Jones throws the ball THREE TIMES (12:11) How do you grade Mac Jones? (27:20) N'Keal Harry continues to be N'Keal Harry by muffing a punt- who's to blame?? (37:00) Game Changing Moment

Week 13 vs. Bills Reactions // Matt Dolloff, 98.5 The Sports Hub // 12-07-21

December 08, 2021 01:06 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MB

Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth react to the Patriots' 14-10 win over the Bills. What made the unique run-heavy offensive approach work? What did the defense do to limit Buffalo's offense to 14 points? Plus, are the Bills falling apart? For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

Resetting Patriots Thoughts // More Patriots/Bills Calls // The Final Word - 12/07 (Hour 4)

December 07, 2021 23:04 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start the final hour by resetting their Patriots/Bills thoughts.  (10:38) The Callers react to Patriots/Bills game.  (22:40) Email of the Day!  (37:26) The final word! 

Resetting Patriots Thoughts // More Patriots vs Bills Calls // The Final Word - 12/7 (Hour 4)

December 07, 2021 23:04 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start the final hour by resetting their Patriots/Bills thoughts.  (10:38) The Callers react to Patriots/Bills game.  (22:40) Email of the Day!  (37:26) The final word! 

Miles Bryant Controversial Penalty // Coin Toss Strategy // N’Keal Harry Muffed Punt - 12/7 (Hour 3)

December 07, 2021 22:23 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) The third hour of Felger and Mazz opens with the guys wondering whether the Patriots ruined the Bills.  (11:00) Miles Bryant penalized for controversial roughing-the-passer call. (23:08) F&M discuss Sean McDermott’s decision to defer the ball on the opening coin toss.  (32:24) Did Bill Belichick make a mistake sending N’Keal Harry out to return punts?

Mac Jones Two-Completion Night // Patriots vs Bills Calls // Brian McDermott Gives out No Credit - 12/7 (Hour 2)

December 07, 2021 21:21 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) The second hour of Felger and Mazz opens with discussion on Mac Jones performance against the Bills. (10:42) The callers weigh in on the Patriots win over the Bills.  (23:12) Looking at Mac Jones and his two-completion performance yesterday.  (31:21) Brian McDermott doesn’t want to give Bill Belichick credit.

Patriots Run Over Bills // Strong Wind Affects Game // N'Keal Harry Punt Struggles - 12/7 (Hour 1)

December 07, 2021 20:32 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Patriots win over the Bills.  (12:39) Patriots succeed with run-heavy attack. (22:58) Additional thoughts about bizarre game, affected by strong winds.   (35:23) N'Keal Harry struggles with muffed punt.

Patriots Deny Peyton Manning // AFC Playoff Picture // Today’s Takeaways - 12/7 (Hour 4)

December 07, 2021 19:22 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by reacting to the Patriots denying Peyton Manning access to Mac Jones, before calls come in on the offensive line and Jones dominating the rematch. (11:46) We dive into the AFC playoff picture, as national pundits like Nick Wright and Skip Bayless discredit the Patriots. (20:23) The guys take calls on Jakob Johnson, the Patriots denying Peyton Manning, and the Bills potentially winning out. (33:41) Today’s Takeaways.

Myles Bryant’s Growth // Is Jake Bailey Hurt? // What If Tom Brady Was Still The QB? - 12/7 (Hour 3)

December 07, 2021 18:54 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by giving credit to Myles Bryant for his growth this season. (10:08) We discuss whether Jake Bailey could be hurt after his performance and usage last night, before calls come in on the Patriots' success running the ball. (22:27) The guys continue to take calls on the Bills rushing attack and Bill Belichick’s work as a general manager, along with some more company Christmas party talk. (32:49) We take calls on what last night’s game would’ve looked...

Mac Jones Not Throwing // Bills Crying After The Game // Sean McDermott Shades Bill Belichick - 12/7 (Hour 2)

December 07, 2021 18:06 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing Mac Jones only throwing the ball 3 times and what it said about the Patriots offense. (9:57) We react to Sean McDermott, Jordan Poyer, and Micah Hyde throwing a fit at their post-game pressers. (21:19) The crew takes calls on Manning Cast and the Bills behavior after the game, along with Zo telling a story about his flight from Buffalo back to Boston. (35:49) We go back and forth on Sean McDermott shading Bill Belichick after the game.

Patriots Killed Another Franchise // N’Keal Harry’s Blunder // X’s And Zo’s - 12/7 (Hour 1)

December 07, 2021 17:19 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by reacting to the Patriots running the ball down the Bills throat on Monday Night Football. (11:10) We try to decipher what happened with N’Keal Harry’s muffed punt last night. (25:05) Zo tells you what he noticed last night that the untrained eye may have missed with “X’s and Zo’s”. (31:58) The guys go back and forth on the Bills being soft, as calls come in on the Patriots win.

Delusional Bills Fans Not Angry by Loss // Updated Super Bowl Odds // The Stack - 12/7 (Hour 4)

December 07, 2021 15:15 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

(00:00) The guys continue breaking down New England’s 14-10 win against the Buffalo Bills. How are Bills fans handling the loss? We play a few calls from Sports Talk radio in Buffalo. (34:57) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Peyton Manning Denied By Patriots Brass // Hot Take Police - 12/7 (Hour 3)

December 07, 2021 14:31 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

(00:00) Fred, Rich and Wallach continue to share their thoughts on the Patriots and their 14-10 against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. (17:22) The hot take police are called on a SCORCHING take after the game on ESPN.  (32:23) Callers weigh in with their thoughts and takeaways.  Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Ted Johnson In-Studio // Belichick Conspiracy Theory Confirmed? - 12/7 (Hour 2)

December 07, 2021 13:28 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. (13:14) Ted shares his takeaways from last night’s win against the Buffalo Bills to lock the Patriots on top of the AFC. Who’s the best back: Stevens or Bolden? (29:58) A conspiracy theory was confirmed on the Manning Cast: Bill Belichick is the defensive coordinator. How will players react to Sean McDermott’s comments? Ted Johnson suggests Mac Jones was PUNISHED… but for what? Watch Toucher &...

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