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Rest in Peace, Señorita Fluff // New England Win Sixth Straight - 11/29 (Hour 1)

November 29, 2021 13:10 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Fred returns after missing Wednesday’s show to put down the 21 year old Señorita Fluff. Did Cedric Maxwell not recognize Cedric Maxwell? (16:00) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Mac Jones throws a pair of touchdowns as the Patriots roll past the Tennessee Titans, 36-13. Do other NFL teams feel that the Patriots are legitimate? Albert Breer spoke to a few teams to find out. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

AEW Features an amazing CM Punk vs MJF Promo

November 29, 2021 03:34 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

James Stewart and Mike Riley talk about the great promo that CM Punk and MJF had on AEW this week. They also talked about the direction of Bryan Danielson, Roman Reigns, and how Smackdown is telling interesting stories, if you're watching.  Wrestling Inside the Ropes is brought to you by Boom Boom Games in Billerica, MA.  Check them out on line at  https://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomGamesLLC or in person 306 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 978-294-2114 E-mail the show [email protected]

Greg Bedard Reacts to Patriots Win Over Titans

November 28, 2021 23:23 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal discusses the Patriots victory over the Titans. 

Belichick Pregame Interview - 11/28

November 28, 2021 17:35 - 6 minutes - 3.09 MB

Zo talks with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick prior to their matchup with the Tennessee Titans

Paul Perillo Pregame Interview - 11/28

November 28, 2021 17:18 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MB

Paul Perillo of Patriots.com joins us ahead of Pats-Titans

Scene Setter with Bob Socci - 11/28

November 28, 2021 17:10 - 8 minutes - 3.96 MB

Patriots radio play-by-play voice Bob Socci sets the scene from the broadcast booth with Beetle and Gasper

Phil Perry Pregame Interview - 11/28

November 28, 2021 16:34 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MB

Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joins Patriots Preview ahead of Pats-Titans

Bert Breer Pregame Interview - 11/28

November 28, 2021 16:27 - 9 minutes - 4.2 MB

Bert Breer of The MMQB joins Beetle and Gasper ahead of Pats-Titans. 

Alex Barth Pregame Interview - 11/28

November 28, 2021 16:24 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MB

Alex Barth of 985thesportshub.com to preview Pats-Titans

Arcand's Saturday Service: Mac Jones // Mike D’Abate – Patriots Maven for SI.com // Reset on the Celtics (Hour 3)

November 27, 2021 21:59 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

(0:00) Arcand dives into Mac Jones’ performance so far this season and how he stacks up against the AFC QBs (10:26) Mike D’Abate, Patriots Maven for SI.com joins the program to break down Patriots/Titans (26:41) Reset on the Celtics loss to the Spurs

Arcand's Saturday Service: Patriots/Titans // Vrabel Vs Belichick // Bruins Lose to Rangers (Hour 2)

November 27, 2021 21:21 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Arcand begins the second hour of the Service previewing Patriots/Titans tomorrow afternoon (8:16) It’s another battle between Titans coach and former Patriots player Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick (32:17) Arcand gives his reactions on the Bruins loss to the NY Rangers yesterday afternoon

Gasper & Murray: Reset on Patriots/Titans // 5 Questions (Hour 2)

November 27, 2021 19:29 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

(0:00) Gasper & Murray open the second hour resetting their thoughts on Patriots/Titans tomorrow afternoon.  (35:20) 5 Questions for Chris Gasper that have nothing to do with sports

Sports Hub Celtics Show: Celtics Fall to Spurs // More Celtics/Spurs & Callers // Where Does The Blame Go – 11/27/21

November 27, 2021 18:18 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

(0:00) Gasper & Murray start the Sports Hub Celtics Show and give their reactions to the Celtics tough loss to the Spurs on Friday night. (12:51) More thoughts on Celtics/Spurs and the guys take calls on the team (24:31) Who’s to blame for the Celtics mediocre start to the season, who do you trade?

Gasper & Murray: Patriots/Titans Preview // NFL Thanksgiving Day Games // Jared Stilman of 102.5 The Game (Hour 1)

November 27, 2021 17:17 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(1:05) Gasper & Murray open the show previewing Patriots/Titans this Sunday (13:15)  The guys give their thoughts on the NFL games that were played on Thanksgiving (24:58) Jared Stilman of 102.5 The Game in Nashville joins the program to give his takes on Patriots/Titans

Week 12 vs. Tennessee Titans Preview // Evan Lazar, CLNS Media // 11-26-21

November 26, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Evan Lazar joins Alex Barth to break down how the Patriots will matchup up with a Titans team dealing with a plethora of injuries. For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

Ime Udoka Pregame Interview - 11/24/21

November 24, 2021 23:56 - 7 minutes - 3.69 MB

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins Sean Grande ahead of the Celtics matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. 

Celtics Team Chemistry Problems

November 24, 2021 23:19 - 13 minutes - 6.31 MB

  Squatters Rights radio is back! Arcand and McCarthy start Wednesday night’s show with the Celtics chemistry issues.

Celtics and Bruins Injury Issues //High School Football Calls // The Final Word - 11/24/2022 (Hour 4)

November 24, 2021 23:18 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

  (0:00) The Final hour starts with Bruins and Celtics injury new and the report of FSG wanting to buy the Boston Bruins. (10:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (22:50) Agenda Free Wednesday continues with more calls on all the topics from the day. (34:10) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray.

Paul Perillo Joins the Show // Patriots-Titans // High School Football Calls - 11/24/2022 (Hour 3)

November 24, 2021 22:17 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

  (0:00) Paul Perillo from Patriots.com joins the show to discuss the upcoming Patriots Titans game and how the AFC is opening up for the Patriots. (11:30) The Patriots Titans game is discussed with calls coming in. (25:10) Mathew Judon’s play and impact on the defense is brought up with calls coming in. (33:50) More High School football calls are revisited.

Patriots Changing Expectations // The Pledge of Billegiance // Celtics Chemistry Issues 11/24/2022 (Hour 2)

November 24, 2021 21:21 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start the second hour with the Patriots playoff chances and how their expectations have changed from the beginning of the season. (14:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (25:30) The Ticket Weasel is back with a Patriots ticket giveaway. (33:50) Calls come in on the Celtics and an article that came out saying Tatum and Brown aren’t good teammates.

Agenda Free Wednesday // FSG Wanted to Buy Bruins // High School Football Calls - 11/24/2022 (Hour 1)

November 24, 2021 20:24 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start a ceremonial Agenda Free Friday with their thoughts on the reports FSG wanted to buy the Bruins, the Patriots luck continuing with Titans issues and the Celtics-Nets game tonight. (13:50) Mike Vrabel’s gloomy mood and the Titans injuries are discussed with calls coming in. (21:30) The Bruins playoff chances with Thanksgiving being tomorrow are revisited, with calls coming in on all the topics from the day. (33:10) Felger, Mazz and Murray revisit some of th...

Bruce Arena Calls In // Cedric Maxwell Joins The Show // Today’s Takeaways - 11/24 (Hour 4)

November 24, 2021 19:17 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour with New England Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director Bruce Arena joining the show, as he discusses the first round of the MLS playoffs, Thanksgiving dinner, and his feature in the Los Angeles Times. (10:39) Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell joins Zolak & Bertrand, as he discusses his new book “If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics”, Thanksgiving, and Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown. (24:02) Cedric Maxwell sticks around for another seg...

Revolution Head Coach Bruce Arena Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 11/24/21

November 24, 2021 18:36 - 10 minutes - 4.93 MB

New England Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bruce Arena, joins Zolak & Bertrand to discuss the first round of the MLS playoffs, Thanksgiving dinner, and his feature in the Los Angeles Times.

COVID-19 Risks In NFL // Patriots Thanksgiving Takes // Aaron Rodgers Has COVID Toe - 11/24 (Hour 3)

November 24, 2021 18:22 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Albert Breer of SI and MMQB around for another hour, discuss Bill Belichick not sounding too good at his presser and some more Thanksgiving talk. (9:42) We dive into some of the COVID-19 risks in the NFL with the holidays approaching and what it could mean for teams down the stretch. (20:20) The guys go back and forth on Matthew Judon and Mac Jones’ Thanksgiving takes. (32:33) We react to the news that Aaron Rodgers is suffering from COVID toe.

David Andrews Calls In // Albert Breer Joins The Show // Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick Scoreboard- 11/24 (Hour 2)

November 24, 2021 18:01 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB, as Patriots center David Andrews calls in to talk about turkeys, helping younger guys on the team with failure, and the external noise about being a Super Bowl contender. (11:29) The crew goes back and forth on whether the Patriots have a shot to repeat what the 2001 squad pulled off. (22:30) We dive into where Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick currently stands and what the score would look like if the Patriots beat the Bucs in the...

RIP To Fred’s Cat // What Julian Edelman Needs To See From Mac Jones // The Football Card - 11/24 (Hour 1)

November 24, 2021 17:09 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Adam Jones along for the ride, discuss the passing of Fred Toucher’s cat. (11:55) We react to Julian Edelman speaking out about what he needs to see from Mac Jones while on Pardon My Take. (24:00) The guys go back and forth on Football Outsiders loving a Patriots-Bucs matchup in the Super Bowl. (32:48) Week 12 of the NFL season is here, so we give our picks for the weekend with The Football Card.

Patriots Center David Andrews Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 11/24/21

November 24, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 3.44 MB

Patriots center David Andrews calls in to Zolak & Bertrand to talk about turkeys, helping younger guys on the team with failure, and the external noise about being a Super Bowl contender.

NESN’s Billy Jaffe In-Studio // The Stack - 11/24 (Hour 4)

November 24, 2021 15:02 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Billy Jaffe covers the Boston Bruins on NESN and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly in-studio segment with T&R. (31:30) THE STACK: Bird checks in! Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

NBC Sports Boston’s Mike Gorman // Thanksgiving Eve/Amature Night - 11/24 (Hour 3)

November 24, 2021 14:53 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(00:00) Thanksgiving eve is always “amature night” at local bars, so Rich, Wallach, Joe and listeners share stories of witnessing drunken brawls and fights, (20:46) Mike Gorman is the Voice of the Boston Celtics and joins the show for his weekly segment. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Bankroll Boys // Titans vs. Patriots Odds // Boston Celtics - 11/24 (Hour 2)

November 24, 2021 13:39 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys. They’re in-studio to get you ready for week 12. Nick shared photos of Dan being presented with the infamous Tomahawk steak at Nick’s Boothbay wedding. (13:24) New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Week 12 odds, plays and insights. (27:32) Boston Celtics: Trade rumors and team drama isn’t affecting their winning ways. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Raging Turkeys // What Happened Last Night // CBS Power Ranking - 11/24 (Hour 1)

November 24, 2021 13:35 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

(00:00) Turkeys are running around attacking people and Thanksgiving travel has begun. (15:26) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The NFL announced Tuesday that New England’s Week 15 game against the Colts in Indianapolis has been flexed to 8:20PM on Saturday, December 18. Matt Judon unloads on 'disgusting' macaroni and cheese ahead of Thanksgiving. CBS Week 12 Power Rankings has Bill Belichick and the Patriots surging while Bills take a major fall. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watc...

The Crusty Dusty Old Reset – 11/23/21

November 24, 2021 03:16 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MB

In case you missed anything, the Reset gets you all caught up

The McKone Zone – 11/23/21

November 24, 2021 03:16 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MB

With Tim McKone in this evening, that means it's time for a trip to the McKone Zone.

Game of Jones: Over/Under Tuesday – 11/23/21

November 24, 2021 02:05 - 9 minutes - 4.34 MB

It’s a Tuesday on the Game of Jones and with Jones being out, Arcand will play over/under on topics such as Red Sox/Rays offseason spending, David Ortiz/HoF, South Park, and Thanksgiving sides.

Khari Thompson Joins the Show – 11/23/21

November 24, 2021 01:37 - 10 minutes - 4.93 MB

Khari Thompson of Boston.com Sports joins the show to discuss Patriots/Titans this weekend and the probability of a Patriots/Bucs Super Bowl.

Celtics @ 7 – C’s Beat Houston/ Schroeder Rising Up the Ranks – 11/23/21

November 24, 2021 00:48 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Arcand and McKone start off Celtics @ 7 with their reactions after the Celtics win over Houston last night and if the team is starting to turn it around. Also, is Dennis Schroeder the new #2 on the C’s?

Are we heading towards Patriots/Bucs in the Super Bowl? – 11/23/21

November 23, 2021 23:44 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MB

It’s Squatter Rights radio on this Tuesday with Jones being out. Christian Arcand is joined by Tim McKone and they start off the show discussing Tampa Bay’s win last night and with the Patriots surging towards the top of the AFC, are we heading towards Brady vs Bill in the Super Bowl?

Patriots and Titans // Red Sox Analytics Job // The Final Word - 11/23 (Hour 4)

November 23, 2021 23:05 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB

(0:00) The callers hit on the Red Sox, Patriots, and more!  (11:55) Thoughts on what Greg Bedard had to say earlier in the show.  (22:59) The callers weigh in on all the guys have discussed.  (33:35) The final word! 

Celtics top Rockets // Red Sox and Baseball Analytics // 5 Questions that have nothing to do with Sports - 11/23 (Hour 3)

November 23, 2021 22:50 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) The third hour opens with the guys taking call on the Patriots.  (12:44) A Celtics and Red Sox thought.  (23:48) The Red Sox, Rays, and baseball analytics jobs.  (33:01) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports.

Landscape of the AFC // 10 Questions with Bedard // Patriots vs Titans - 11/23 (Hour 2)

November 23, 2021 21:58 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Looking at the landscape of the AFC and the callers weigh in.  (11:23) 10 questions with Greg Bedard!  (21:44) Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.  (30:35) Looking at the upcoming matchup for the Patriots  with the Titans. 

Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal // 3 Up 3 Down // Patriots Defensive Play Calling - 11/23 (Hour 1)

November 23, 2021 20:20 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are joined by Greg Bedard and open the show talking Patriots.  (13:16) Is there more parity in the NFL in the 2021 season?  (25:09) 3 up and 3 down from Patriots/Falcons!  (32:59) Who is calling the defensive plays for the Patriots this season?

Derek Forbort Joins The Show // Christmas Tree Talk // Today’s Takeaways - 11/23 (Hour 4)

November 23, 2021 19:18 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour, with Adam Jones and Zo holding down the fort, as they take calls on Phillip Lindsay, Kendrick Bourne’s Instagram story, and the Bruins player development issues. (9:54) Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort joins the show to discuss the difference between playing in-front of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark, his favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner, and Iphone vs. Android. (21:33) We dive into some Christmas tree talk and when it’s the right time to...

Phil Perry Joins The Show // Mac Jones’ Mentality // Bill Belichick’s Vindication - 11/23 (Hour 3)

November 23, 2021 18:59 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Adam Jones and Zo holding things down, are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as they discuss the outlook for Titans-Patriots on Sunday. (11:35) We react to Nick Saban’s comments about Mac Jones’ mentality and how he resembled a tennis player in a lot of ways. (25:00) The guys go back and forth on whether Bill Belichick needs to win a Super Bowl to be vindicated for letting Tom Brady walk. (34:26) The guys dive into Patriots assistant coaches drawing head ...

David Ortiz, First-Ballot HOFer? // Red Sox Not Spending Yet // Patriots Getting Too Confident? - 11/23 (Hour 2)

November 23, 2021 17:53 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by diving into whether David Ortiz deserves to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. (12:18) We go back and forth on whether it’s time to panic about the Red Sox offseason and if they should sign Robbie Ray. (22:29) The guys continue their discussion on the MLB Hall of Fame as callers offer up their thoughts. (30:56) We dive into Kendrick Bourne’s Instagram story and Matthew Judon trademarking his sack celebration.

It’s 2001 All Over Again // Bucs Or Patriots, Who Do You Trust More? // Tom Brady Fatigue - 11/23 (Hour 1)

November 23, 2021 16:53 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Adam Jones along for the ride, discuss the outlooks for the Patriots for the rest of the season and where expectations should be for them. (10:00) We discuss who you trust more between the Patriots and Buccaneers. (22:16) The guys go back and forth on “Man In The Arena” possibly failing and if there’s some Tom Brady fatigue for Patriots fans. (33:23) We dive into what the Patriots have in common with some recent Super Bowl teams.

The Defector’s Drew Magary // The Stack - 11/23 (Hour 4)

November 23, 2021 15:13 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) Drew Magary from The Defector joins Toucher & Rich to tell us why he hates the New England Patriots. (17:30) The guys need help with technology. (29:53) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Edelman’s Appearance on Manning-Cast // High School Football Games - 11/23 (Hour 3)

November 23, 2021 14:32 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

(00:00) Julian Edelman was a guest on the ManningCast last night during Monday Night Football (20:03) “Gobble, Gobble, Gobble…. It’s the Money Man.” (28:55) Someone wrote a song for Zolak. Is it any good? Also, high school football games on Thanksgiving. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Ted Johnson In-Studio // All Aboard the Patriots Hype Train! - 11/23 (Hour 2)

November 23, 2021 14:09 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) Someone owes Fred $80 for a baseball card on EBay. 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich in-studio for his hour-long weekly segment. (12:47) Ted shares his thoughts on the Patriots, who are on top of the AFC East right now and how the “Hype Train” is real. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

WBCN Documentary // What Happened Last Night // Monday Night Football - 11/23 (Hour 1)

November 23, 2021 12:32 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

(00:00) Rich praises “WBCN and the American Revolution” documentary on PBS (21:51) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: JaysonTatum and the Boston Celtics hand the Rockets their 15th straight loss, 108-90. Tom Brady tosses 2 touchdowns to lead the Buccaneers to a 30-10 win over the Giants. Is Fred concerned about Zac Wilson? Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Celtics Blow Out the Houston Rockets – 11/22/2021

November 23, 2021 03:38 - 17 minutes - 8.27 MB

  Jones and Arcand react to Monday night’s Celtics blow out over the Houston Rockets with Jaylen Brown and Rob Williams returning to the lineup.

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