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Do Patriots Need A Win Tonight? // Josh Uche Landing On IR // Ime Udoka Calls In - 11/18 (Hour 1)

November 18, 2021 17:09 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show with Zo checking in from Atlanta, as they discuss Mac Jones playing on short rest and whether the Patriots need a win tonight. (11:39) We take calls on the importance of tonight’s game for the Patriots and the drama surrounding Kelly Stafford after throwing a pretzel at a fan. (24:00) The guys take a call on what to look for on both sides of the ball against the Falcons and Josh Uche landing on IR. (31:34) Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the show to d...

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 11/18/21

November 18, 2021 16:39 - 8 minutes - 4.11 MB

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams’ injury situations, the loss against the Hawks last night, and the younger guys on the team getting more of an opportunity during offensive droughts.

Brookline 911 // Toucher & Rich // Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

November 18, 2021 15:16 - 17 minutes - 8.16 MB

Another addition of Brookline 911

Fart Court: Guilty or Not Guilty? // Toucher & Rich // Thursday, November 18th, 2021

November 18, 2021 15:13 - 14 minutes - 6.58 MB

Another addition of Fart Court. GUILTY or NOT GUILTY??

Boston Bruins Forward Nick Folingo // The Stack - 11/18 (Hour 4)

November 18, 2021 15:10 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) Nick Folingo is a forward for the Boston Bruins and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (33:28) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Fart Court: Guilty or NOT GUILTY? // CBS Sports’ Dave Richard - 11/18 (Hour 3)

November 18, 2021 14:51 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:00) FART COURT: Guilty or NOT GUILTY? (14:15) Dave Richard is the Fantasy Football Guru at CBSSports.com and joins Toucher & Rich to get your team ready for week 11! (34:25) A caller challenges Fred’s music knowledge. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Bankroll Boys // Sports Betting // Irsay Will Rock You - 11/18 (Hour 2)

November 18, 2021 13:32 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and join Toucher & Rich in-studio for their weekly segment. It’s looking like sports betting won’t be coming to Massachusetts in 2021. (14:58) Patriots vs. Falcons odds, prediction, betting trends for 'Thursday Night Football'. (30:30)  "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady" debuted on ESPN+ which featured Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thespor...

Sports Hub Celtics Show: Dennis Schroder's big night, Jayson Tatum's playmaking,

November 13, 2021 21:19 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MB

(0:00) In a shortened edition of the Sports Hub Celtics Show, the guys break down Boston's strong week of play and a Dennis Schroder standout performance with Brian Robb of MassLive.com 

Gasper & Murray: Pats-Browns preview, Myles Garrett comments about Mac Jones, Belichick on McDaniels

November 13, 2021 18:01 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

(0:00) Opening thoughts on Pats-Browns (14:00) Myles Garrett on Mac Jones ankle grab  (28:00) Bill Belichick's praise of Josh McDaniels

Celtics Postgame Reaction: C's top Bucks in OT 11/12/21

November 13, 2021 03:50 - 14 minutes - 6.5 MB

Jones and Arcand break down the Celtics overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Ime Udoka Pregame Interview - 11-12-21

November 13, 2021 00:19 - 7 minutes - 3.69 MB

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka joins Sean Grande ahead of the Celtics matchup with the Bucks. 

Mac Jones vs. Baker Mayfield

November 12, 2021 23:25 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MB

(0:00) Jones and Arcand start Friday night’s show with their thoughts on the Patriots Browns game this upcoming Sunday and how much impact Mac Jones and Baker Mayfield will have on the game.

Nerds Taking Over MLB // Patriots Climbing the AFC Ranks // The Final Word – 11/12/2021 (Hour 4)

November 12, 2021 23:18 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

  (0:00) The Final Hour starts with Felger, Mazz and Murray talking about rumors that MLB wants to pay players based on analytics. (12:30) With the Ravens losing last night the AFC is even more wide open for the Patriots, the path talk has started again and Felger, Mazz and Murray think the Patriots could even win the AFC East. (25:10) Celtics have a big test against the Bucks and Giannis tonight and the final segment of calls on all the topics from the day. (35:30) The Final Word with Big Ji...

Chris Gasper Joins the Show // Gasper Would Rather Have Jag Jones than Baker Mayfield // Celtics Chemistry Issues – 11/12/2021 (Hour 3)

November 12, 2021 22:23 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

  (0:00) Chris Gasper joins the show to talk everything Boston sports the guys start with Patriots Browns and Chris’ surprising Mac Jones Baker Mayfield take. (10:10) Calls come in on the Patriots for Gasper. (22:50) Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka said he was going to name captains in the preseason but has now changed his mind, what caused this change? (34:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day.

Bruins Lack of Depth // Bob Socci Joins the Show //Belichick Channels Sun Tzu – 11/12/2021 (Hour 2)

November 12, 2021 21:22 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

  (0:00) Calls continue to come in frustrated with the Bruins drafting and organizational depth.  (14:10) The voice of the Patriots Bob Socci joins Felger, Mazz and Murray to talk about the Patriots upcoming game against the Browns and the wide open AFC playoff picture. (22:50) Celtics have a good test tonight with Giannis and the Bucks coming to town, is this a sneaky big game for the Celtics? Calls come in on the Celtics and Bruins. (33:30) Bill Belichick channeled his inner Sun Tzu at his ...

Agenda Free Friday // Bruins Continue to Struggle // AFC Opening up For The Patriots – 11/12/2021 (Hour 1)

November 12, 2021 20:21 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

  (0:00) Agenda Free Friday starts with Felger, Mazz and Murray going over the Bruins brutal 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers last night, the AFC playoff picture opening up for the Patriots and MLB’s absurd pay scale ideas. (13:50) The Bruins looked overmatched by the Oilers last night how worried should Bruins fans be about the team and its depth this season? (24:30) The Baltimore Ravens lost an ugly game to the Miami Dolphins last night, how wide open is the AFC for the Patriots? (33:10) The...

Mike Riley with NE Revs 2 Player of the Year Noel Buck and Revs Reporter Elizabeth Pehota

November 12, 2021 19:26 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

The Revolution will host their first MLS Cup Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium Tuesday November 30 at 7:30pm vs. the winner of NYCFC/Atlanta United Mike "Sarge" Riley of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Gillette Stadium Public Address Announcer chats with 2021 UHC Revolution Academy Player of the Year Noel Buck.  The 16 year old native of Arlington, MA talks about his experience in the Revs Academy and his journey to hopefully playing in MLS. And Revolution team reporter Elizabeth Pehota joins Mike t...

RJ Bell Joins The Show // Callers Delight // Fake Promo Friday - 11/12 (Hour 4)

November 12, 2021 19:19 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour with RJ Bell joining the show, as he gives us his thoughts on our picks for the weekend and Browns-Patriots on Sunday. (14:14) We discuss NFL Sunday Ticket potentially being moved to ESPN+, before calls come in on Tuukka Rask and Mac Jones. (23:08) The guys do a spontaneous edition of Callers Delight. (33:27) Fake Promo Friday.

Phil Perry Joins The Show // OBJ Chooses The Rams // Bill Belichick Gushes Over Josh McDaniels - 11/12 (Hour 3)

November 12, 2021 18:55 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston joining the show, as they take calls on how to stop Myles Garrett and whether Gunner Olszewski could be utilized in the slot once he’s healthy. (12:25) We dive into Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris not returning to practice yet and whether that means Jonnu Smith could play a unique role against the Browns. (21:57) The crew offers up their thoughts on Odell Beckham Jr. choosing the Rams over the Patriots. (3...

Patriots Achilles' Heel // Red Sox Offseason Thoughts // Read & React - 11/12 (Hour 2)

November 12, 2021 17:34 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by discussing the Patriots achilles’ heel and whether it will be their downfall at some point. (11:50) We dive into some offseason Red Sox thoughts and Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers both taking home Silver Sluggers last night. (22:10) The guys touch on the top storylines in the NFL with this edition of “Read & React”. (32:35) We question where our calls have been this week, before we hear from our listeners about Jake DeBrusk and whether or ...

Odell Beckham Jr. Signs With Rams // MNF Thoughts, More On “Man In The Arena” // The Football Card - 11/12 (Hour 1)

November 12, 2021 17:18 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show by reacting to Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams. (12:35) We touch on Monday Night Football, Beetle gives us some more insight on “Man In The Area” after watching another episode, and we decipher the AFC power rankings. (24:09) The crew goes back and forth on Rhamondre Stevenson practicing today and Damien Harris’ outlook ahead of Sunday, before diving into Browns-Patriots on Sunday. (31:13) Week 10 of the NFL season is here, so we gave our picks...

Matt White/New York Jets // Ben Simmons’ Mental Health // The Stack - 11/12 (Hour 4)

November 12, 2021 15:10 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) Matt White and the New York Jets. Also, Fred & Rich list off the best football stadiums around the country. (20:29) Ben Simmons believes the Philadelphia 76ers’ actions are exacerbating his mental health issues, and that the team wants to deem him fit to force him to play. (31:18) THE STACK. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub  

It’s WIDE OPEN For The Patriots // Full House Talk // Bruce Cassidy Rips Into Bruins After Loss - 11/12 (Hour 3)

November 12, 2021 14:42 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) Is it wide open for the Patriots in the AFC East and the Playoffs? Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns won’t shut up about Mac Jones. (19:15) Fred loses all respect for Albert Breer over his Full House knowledge. (34:52) Fred states for the first time of the show’s history that the Boston Bruins suck. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

The Adam Page Story Goes Deeper than AEW

November 12, 2021 14:29 - 11 minutes - 5.54 MB

James Stewart bring backs audio from July on the details of Adam Page and his story leading into his AEW Championship match on Saturday night against AEW Champion Kenny Omega. 

Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Rich // Polarizing Local Athletes - 11/12 (Hour 2)

November 12, 2021 13:33 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MB

(00:00) Albert Breer is a senior NFL writer and lead content strategist at theMMQB.com and joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. How close were the Patriots locking up OBJ? Also, Polarizing athletes that never need to pay for a drink again. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Tough Night For Bruins // OBJ Signs with Los Angeles // Cam Newton Returns to Panthers - 11/12 (Hour 1)

November 12, 2021 13:30 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

(18:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins suck. the Edmonton Oilers claim a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Odell Beckham Jr. agrees to a contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Cam Newton signs deal to rejoin Carolina Panthers. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Instant Reactions: Bruins Lose For First Time At Home

November 12, 2021 03:25 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MB

Judd Sirott and Bob Beers joined The Adam Jones Show following the Bruins 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Garden on Thursday night. Then Jones and Arcand went over the good and the bad from the loss in Plus/Minus.

Cam Newton Returning To Carolina Panthers

November 12, 2021 00:20 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MB

The guys discussed the Carolina Panthers decision to bring back Cam Newton.

Beckham Jr. To Sign With Rams

November 12, 2021 00:18 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MB

Jones and Arcand opened Thursday’s show discussing Odell Beckham Jr.’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Rams.

Week 10 vs. Cleveland Browns Preview // Jim McBride, Boston Globe // 11-11-21

November 11, 2021 23:35 - 15 minutes - 7.22 MB

Jim McBride of The Boston Globe joins Alex Barth to look ahead at the key matchups in Sunday's Patriots-Browns game. How will the Patriots slow down Myles Garrett, and will Trent Brown be active for the game? Who will the Patriots turn to at running back? And a closer look at Mac Jones vs. Baker Mayfield. For more Patriots coverage, visit 985TheSportsHub.com.

Patriots Fans Backpedaling Odell Takes // Mazz’s Patriots Stats // The Final Word - 11/11/2021 (Hour 4)

November 11, 2021 23:14 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

  (0:00) Patriots fans are back pedaling on their Odell Beckham Jr. takes now saying he would have been a bad fit and trouble in the locker room. (14:50) Mazz gives the show some advanced stats on the Patriots and their defense and why he believes the team has been a little overrated defensively. (24:30) Angry hockey fans continue to call in upset with Felger’s Bobby Orr takes. (35:10) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray

Celtics Get First Home Win // Cam Newton’s Contract // Celtics Total Team Effort With Jaylen Brown Out- 11/11/2021 (Hour 3)

November 11, 2021 22:35 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

  (0:00) The Celtics got their first home win of the season last night against the Toronto Raptors in convincing fashion without Jaylen Brown, and Felger realizes what the Panthers are paying Cam Newton. (12:45) Calls come in on the Bruins vs Oilers, Odell Beckham signing with the Rams and Cam Newton’s crazy contract with the Rams. (24:50) The Celtics have looked like a more cohesive unit with Jaylen Brown out recently is this a small sample size or should the Celtics seriously look at moving...

Brookline 911 // Thursday, November 11, 2021 // Toucher & Rich

November 11, 2021 21:59 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Another batch of 911 calls from the worst town in Massachusetts: Brookline.

Felger Upsets Old Bruins Fans // Are The Patriots Overrated? // Odell Beckham Jr. to The Rams - 11/11/2021 (Hour 2)

November 11, 2021 21:21 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

  (0:00) The Connor McDavid calls continue to pour in with old Bruins fans upset at Felger.  (13:50) Felger, Mazz and Murray reacts to The Athletics’ Sheil Kapadia article about the Patriots calling them a little overrated heading into this weekend’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns. (24:30) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (33:50) Odell Beckham Jr. has signed with the Rams…. Or has he contradicting reports are coming in on Odell’s future.

Will the Red Sox Spend This Offseason? // Chaim Bloom’s Roster Building Approach // Bruins vs. Connor McDavid - 11/11/2021 (Hour 1)

November 11, 2021 20:19 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

  (0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start Thursday’ show with the Red Sox front office and offseason team building strategy, are they going to become the Tampa Bay Rays or will they spend this offseason. (15:10) Will Chaim Bloom change his approach at all this offseason? The Red Sox media cartel seems to believe the team will spend but Sam Kennedy and Chaim Bloom’s comments lead the show to believe they won’t. (23:30) The Bruins play the Edmonton Oilers and the best player in the NHL tonight Con...

Cam Newton Getting Paid // J.C. Jackson’s Future // Today’s Takeaways - 11/11 (Hour 4)

November 11, 2021 19:17 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour by discussing Cam Newton getting paid by the Panthers. (10:55) We dive into the contract J.C. Jackson is working towards with his strong start to the season, and whether the Patriots are going to pay him. (21:58) The guys go back and forth on the Patriots future at head coach, after the success Josh McDaniels has had with Mac Jones this season. (35:26) Today’s Takeaways.

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

November 11, 2021 18:55 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MB

Bruce Arena, New England Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director, joins the show to discuss Gustavo Bou signing an extension with the team, keeping his players engaged during this long layoff, and his tremendous quote from a few weeks back.

Cam Newton Back To Panthers // Seiya Suzuki A Fit With Red Sox? // Bruce Arena Calls In - 11/11 (Hour 3)

November 11, 2021 18:53 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

(0:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by touching on the rumor that Adam Schefter is trying to get fired, before reacting to Cam Newton returning to the Panthers. (11:12) We dive into whether the Red Sox should sign Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. (23:05) The crew touches on Alex Cora’s comments about Kyle Schwarber, before a call comes in on carp. (30:55) Bruce Arena, New England Revolution Head Coach and Sporting Director, joins the show to discuss Gustavo Bou signing an extension ...

Patriots Locker Room Isn’t Acting Normal // Josh Uche Joins The Show // “Man In The Arena” Update - 11/11 (Hour 2)

November 11, 2021 17:55 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by discussing UConn hiring Jim Mora to lead their football program and who will be the next head coach of UMass’s football team. (11:17) We go back and forth on how the Patriots locker room has been reacting to the OBJ rumors. (23:27) Patriots linebacker Josh Uche joins the show, as he discusses the Odell Beckham Jr. rumors, the team playing complementary football, and his NFL Mount Rushmore. (33:24) We dive into the latest news surrounding Tom ...

Patriots LB Josh Uche Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 11/11/21

November 11, 2021 17:16 - 9 minutes - 4.61 MB

Patriots linebacker Josh Uche joins Zolak & Bertrand, as he discusses the Odell Beckham Jr. rumors, the team playing complementary football, and his NFL Mount Rushmore.

Latest On Odell Beckham Jr. // Bounty on Mac Jones // Ime Udoka Calls In - 11/11 (Hour 1)

November 11, 2021 16:59 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand, with Tim McKone filling in for Hardy, touch on the latest surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. and his future. (11:11) We dive into Brian Burns’ comments about wanting an apology from Mac Jones and him possibly putting a bounty on the rookie QB. (22:19) The crew reacts to Ben Simmons being interested in playing for the Celtics. (30:46) Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the show, as he talks about his first home win, filling the hole left by Jaylen Brown’s injury, and the ...

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka Joins Zolak & Bertrand - 11/1/21

November 11, 2021 16:39 - 9 minutes - 4.16 MB

Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the show, as he talks about his first home win, filling the hole left by Jaylen Brown's injury, and the trade rumors involving Ben Simmons.

Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens // The Stack - 11/11 (Hour 4)

November 11, 2021 15:13 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

(00:00) Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (25:12) We get the latest on Odell Beckham Jr. and where he might end up. Could it be the Patriots? (36:49) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Brookline 911 // CBS Sports’ Dave Richard - 11/11 (Hour 3)

November 11, 2021 14:39 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) (31:27) A new batch of 911 calls from everyone’s favorite town: Brookline, MA (17:28) It’s Week 10 and CBSSports.com's Fantasy Guru Dave Richard joins Toucher & Rich to get you ready! Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

The Bankroll Boys Join Toucher & Rich // Kyle Van Noy // Morris vs Jokic Saga Continues... - 11/11 (Hour 2)

November 11, 2021 13:45 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and join Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment with the guys. (12:45) Was there a wrangle during Monday Night Football? The guys also preview Patriots vs. Brown and other Week 10 games. (28:06) Did Kyle Van Noy call out the Toucher & Rich show during his appearance with Zolak & Bertrand? (37:55) Morris vs. Jokic saga continues... Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thespor...

What Happened Last Night // Celtics Win 104-88 // OBJ Watch - 11/11 (Hour 1)

November 11, 2021 13:36 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

(20:06) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: ​​ Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in the Celtics' 104-88 victory over the Toronto Raptors. OBJ WATCH: Fred & Rich give an update. Are the Patriots still on the hunt to sign the wide receiver? Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub

Instant Reactions: Celtics Get First Home Win

November 11, 2021 03:41 - 16 minutes - 7.64 MB

Jones and Arcand gave their reactions to the Celtics 104-88 win over the Toronto Raptors at the Garden on Wednesday night.

Ime Udoka Pregame Interview - 11/10/21

November 11, 2021 00:41 - 7 minutes - 3.48 MB

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka joins Sean Grande ahead of the Celtics matchup with the Toronto Raptors. 

Brian Burns Wants An Apology From Mac Jones

November 11, 2021 00:09 - 10 minutes - 4.85 MB

The guys reacted to comments Panthers defensive end Brian Burns made about Mac Jones during his media availability on Wednesday.

Odell Beckham Watch: Day 2

November 11, 2021 00:05 - 13 minutes - 6.02 MB

Jones and Arcand opened Wednesday’s show discussing Odell Beckham Jr., and why they no longer want the Patriots to sign the free agent wide receiver.

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