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Ime Udoka’s Introductory Press Conference // Reacting to Udoka’s Press Conference - 6/28 (Hour 1)

June 28, 2021 15:21 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

(0:00) Beetle is out this week so Hardy and Zo open up the show and discuss their weekends.  (8:39) Ime Udoka’s Introductory Press Conference with the Celtics.  (40:08) Reaction to Udoka’s Introductory Press Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘The Shop’ featuring Tom Brady // Fred Hits the Gym - 6/28 (Hour 3)

June 28, 2021 13:45 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

(00:00) Tom Brady was on “The Shop” and discussed his free agency, winning Super Bowls, and TB12, getting rubbed down everyday and more. Did Brady get botox? (32:12) Fred is hitting the gym again after gaining weight while in rehab.  Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milwaukee Bucks  // Anxiety-Inducing Rides // Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay - 6/28 (Hour 2)

June 28, 2021 12:45 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(00:00) Fred has become a Milwaukee Bucks fan because of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ime Udoka will be introduced as Celtics head coach during a press conference later this morning. (14:42) Wallach is finally going on vacation for the first time in 2021. Action Park, Alpine slides and more anxiety inducing rides (30:28) Fred and Wallach don’t understand how people can root for the Montreal Canadiens. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/t...

GHOST! // Sox Sweep Yankees // Hector Santiago Ejected - 6/28 (Hour 1)

June 28, 2021 12:30 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB

(00:00) Rich discovered the swedish rock band Ghost. Fred went to the Red Sox game after dropping off his son at sleepaway camp. (12:47) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox routing New York 9-2 yesterday to complete a second straight sweep.  Mariners' Héctor Santiago becomes the first MLB pitcher ejected under new foreign substance protocols. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Hardcore Baseball: Sox bounce back against Yankees, Deadline and Draft preview,

June 27, 2021 21:42 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Alex Barth of 98.5TheSportsHub.com joins Matt McCarthy to react to the last week of Red Sox baseball and what is to come for the Sox with the trading deadline and the MLB Draft. They also reflect on Dustin Pedroia’s career and discuss whether Pedroia should have his number retired or should be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gasper and Murray: MLB rule changes, Garrett Richards struggles, Five Questions with Gasper (Hour 3)

June 27, 2021 04:27 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

(0:00) MLB pitching rule changes enforcement (12:00) Garrett Richards complaints about rule changes (30:00) Five Questions with Gasper  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arcand’s Saturday Service: Canadiens vs Lightning in Stanley Cup Final // Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics - 6/26 (Hour 3)

June 26, 2021 21:18 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

(0:00) Arcand opens the final hour by discussing the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Final matchup.  (11:10) Looking at the Celtics hiring of Ime Udoka  (18:44) The callers weigh in on all we’ve hit on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arcand’s Saturday Service: Looking at the Celtics // Josue Pavon Joins the Show // Tour De France Pileup - 6/26 (Hour 2)

June 26, 2021 21:15 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

(0:00) Arcand opens the 2nd hour discussing the Boston Celtics and the moves they have made so far in the offseason.  (12:21) Josue Pavon of CLNS Media joins the show.  (36:04) Disaster struck at the Tour De France earlier today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arcand’s Saturday Service: Red Sox/Yankees // Sox/Yankees Rivalry // - 6/26 (Hour 1)

June 26, 2021 19:34 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Arcand opens the show discussing the Red Sox/Yankees game from last night.  (13:34) The callers weigh in on Yankees/Red Sox.  (32:30) Looking at the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gasper & Murray: NBA Playoffs, Dustin Pedroia's legacy, rooting for the Canadiens in Stanley Cup Finals (Hour 2)

June 26, 2021 17:27 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

(0:00) The guys discuss NBA Playoffs with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (11:00) Dustin Pedroia's tribute night at Fenway (20:00) Jim rooting for Montreal in Stanley Cup Finals (35:00) Cup Finals thoughts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gasper & Murray: Tom Brady's comments on the Shop, Celtics hire Ime Udoka, Jaylen Brown's future (Hour 1)

June 26, 2021 17:21 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

(0:00) The guys respond to Tom Brady's HBO appearance Friday night (18:00) Reaction to Celtics hiring Ime Udoka (26:30) Cedric Maxwell's comments on Jaylen Brown  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset – 6/25/21

June 26, 2021 03:25 - 5 minutes - 2.5 MB

In case you missed any part of the show “The Reset” gets you all caught up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dong Report – 6/25/21

June 26, 2021 03:18 - 15 minutes - 7.37 MB

Sylver and Glasheen give you all the homers hit in the MLB on Friday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birds Aren’t Real Protest

June 26, 2021 02:10 - 13 minutes - 6.42 MB

Brendan Glasheen tells us about a wild story on a group that believes birds are not real See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Jones: Fill in the Blank Friday 6/25/21

June 26, 2021 01:14 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MB

On this Fill in the Blank Friday, Sean Sylver fills in the blanks on topics such as Dustin Pedroia, Boston’s biggest sports rival, the worst athlete on social media, movies and UFOs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montreal in the Stanley Cup Final

June 25, 2021 23:54 - 15 minutes - 6.95 MB

Jones and Arcand are out tonight so Sean Sylver and Brendan Glasheen are filling in on this Friday night. The Montreal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 last night and they are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993. How mad should Bruins fans be letting that dream matchup slip this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cora Pulling Pivetta with a No-hitter, Red Sox Yankees Series Preview, Dustin Pedroia Day 6/25

June 25, 2021 22:57 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

  (0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz tonight on the Baseball Hour and he starts the show discussing Alex Cora pulling Nick Pivetta while he was throwing a No-Hitter and the upcoming series with the Yankees. (14:30) Calls come in on Alex Cora taking Pivetta out while throwing a No-Hitter. (26:30) Dustin Pedroia Day is taking place at Fenway Park and McCarthy discusses his hall of fame candidacy with callers weighing in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Pedroia Day //Big Jim’s Montreal Canadiens // The Final Word 6/25 (Hour 4)

June 25, 2021 22:31 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

  (0:00) Agenda Free Friday continues with discussions on Aaron Rodgers and Dustin Pedroia day tonight at Fenway.   (14:10) Big Jim’s Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final, this offends Matt McCarthy. (23:30) Calls come in on all the topics from the week. (33:30) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Gasper Joins the Show// Could Celtics Move Jaylen Brown // Red Sox Pitching Struggles 6/25 (Hour 3)

June 25, 2021 21:18 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

  (0:00) Chris Gasper joins the show to discuss this week in Boston sports including the Celtics new head coach, Red Sox pitching struggles and more! (14:50) Cedric Maxwell seems to think there’s a chance the Celtics could look to trade Jaylen Brown this offseason, is he hearing something or just speculating? (25:30) Calls come in on possible Celtics offseason moves. (32:30) Garrett Richards whining is revisited so Gasper can give his take on the foreign substance rule changes. See omnystudi...

Cora Pulling Pivetta with No-Hitter // Could Brady go 17-0? // Patriots Week 1 Starter Odds 6/25 (Hour 2)

June 25, 2021 20:39 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

  (0:00) Alex Cora pulled Nick Pivetta last night while he was throwing a no-hitter is this Cora being overly cautious with Pivetta or just how MLB operates now? (13:30) How will Spidertack be viewed long-term and what can the Red Sox do to try and fix Garrett Richards. (24:10) Odds have moved for the Patriots Week 1 starter at Quarterback is it still Cam Newton’s job to lose? (35:30) Joe Murray has a PSA for anyone that is traveling to see Dave Chappelle this weekend. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Montreal Going to Stanley Cup Final // Garrett Richards Whining // Ime Udoka’s Impact 6/25 (Hour 1)

June 25, 2021 19:20 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

  (0:00) Big Jim Murray, Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz and they start Friday’s show discussing Montreal making it to the Stanley Cup Final, Garrett Richards continuing to whine and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers upcoming schedule.   (15:10) Garrett Richards continues to whine about not being able to cheat anymore; complaining he has to learn how to pitch all over again. (23:30) Big Jim Murray’s Montreal Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. (32:10) The Celtics hav...

Baseball’s Steady Decline // Nets Weird Social Media Posts // Today’s Takeaways – 6/25 (Hour 4)

June 25, 2021 18:12 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(0:00) Christian Arcand and Tim McKone sitting in for Zolak and Bertrand dissect why baseball is falling apart and highlight some of its fatal flaws. (15:35) We try our best to fix MLB and answer some of the callers’ questions as to why baseball is struggling right now. (24:58) We discuss Celine Dion’s problem with the Golden Knights and the weird social media presence of Nets’ stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. (38:24) Today’s Takeaways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Canadians Rub Salt in Bruins’ Wound // Improvements Bruins Need to Make – 6/25 (Hour 3)

June 25, 2021 17:23 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

(0:00) Christian Arcand and Tim McKone sitting in for Zolak and Bertrand discuss how the Canadians making it to the Stanley Cup Final rubs salt into the Bruins’ wound and what Boston needs to do to catch up to Montreal. (12:54) We continue to bash the Canadians and explain how disappointing it is for Bruins fans that they are going to the finals. (22:43) We hit the phones and answer a bunch of questions about the Bruins and their future. (32:13) We continue to take calls from the listeners...

Is Brooklyn Done with Irving? // Redneck Rave // The Stack - 6/25 (Hour 4)

June 25, 2021 16:19 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

(00:00) The Brooklyn Nets might be willing to break up Brooklyn’s Big Three by dealing Kyrie Irving. Also, Kevin Durant vs. Scottie Pippen. (11:41) Fred introduces us to Redneck Rave in Kentucky and what happened at the event (26:24) THE STACK Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Udoka’s Coaching Style // What the Celtics Needs To Do // Are the C’s Better With Al Horford? – 6/25 (Hour 2)

June 25, 2021 16:14 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

(0:00) Christian Arcand and Tim McKone sitting in for Zolak and Bertrand switch over to the hardwood and debate how Ime Udoka will fit in Boston, specifically if his coaching style is right for the Celtics. (14:01) We put our General Manager caps on and hypothesize what roster moves the Celtics should make heading into next season. (24:38) We discuss Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett’s possible new podcast and compare Jay Williams’ and Ray Allen’s supposed Twitter hackings. (33:53) We answer t...

Boston’s Rough Night // Sticky Stuff Checks // Red Sox’s Pitching Choices – 6/25 (Hour 1)

June 25, 2021 15:27 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

(0:00) Christian Arcand and Tim McKone sitting in for Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show with a recap of the Red Sox’s almost no-hitter and the Canadians win. (14:25) We discuss how MLB pitchers are continuing to complain about the new rules and take some calls from the listeners. (24:50) We continue to talk about how horribly the MLB is handling checking pitchers for sticky stuff. (34:21) We wrap up the hour with more baseball talk, specifically how the Red Sox are handling their pitchi...

Bird Reviews Fast and Furious // Dustin Pedroia // Mister Wizard Paul Stanley - 6/25 (Hour 3)

June 25, 2021 13:50 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

(00:00) Bird reviews F9: The Fast Saga (25:41) The Red Sox are honoring Dustin Pedroia tonight’s game against the New York Yankees. Also, Mister Wizard Paul Stanley Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Breer from the MMQB // Quarterback Competition // Carl Nassib - 6/25 (Hour 2)

June 25, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

(00:00) Cedric Maxwell replay (15:59) Albert Breer from theMMQB.com joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment and shares an update on the quarterback competition down at Foxboro. He also touches on Carl Nassib coming out as the first openly gay active NFL player (29:44) Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers can't opt out unless he's developed a condition since October Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.c...

Fast & Furious 9 // Sox Lose to Tampa Bay 1-0 // Montreal Canadiens - 6/25 (Hour 1)

June 25, 2021 12:45 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MB

(00:00) Today is the day: Fast and Furious 9 is finally here! Also, Did Jenny die of AIDS in Forrest Gump? (11:28) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Manuel Margot scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to hand the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 victory against the Boston Red Sox. After a 28 year absence, The Montreal Canadiens are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Watch Toucher & Rich every morning on Twitch! Watch them live or whenever you want: Twitch.tv/thesportshub See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset – 6/24/21

June 25, 2021 03:21 - 6 minutes - 3.06 MB

In case you missed any part of the show “The Reset” gets you all caught up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dong Report – 6/24/21

June 25, 2021 03:16 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

Arcand and McCarthy give you all the homers hit in the MLB on Thursday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McCarthyism - The List – 6/24/21

June 25, 2021 02:10 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MB

Matt McCarthy puts someone or something on the list in the latest edition of McCarthyism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Karalis Joins The Show – 6/24/21

June 25, 2021 01:34 - 10 minutes - 4.86 MB

John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal joins Arcand and McCarthy to discuss the Celtics new head coaching hire and other offseason moves the team should make. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game of Jones: Role Play Thursday – 6/24/21

June 25, 2021 01:13 - 8 minutes - 3.83 MB

On this edition of Game of Jones we have role play Thursday, Arcand, filling in for Jones, will take on the roles of Brad Stevens, Daryl Morey, Garrett Richards, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Pitchers Under Pressure – Good For Baseball?

June 25, 2021 00:24 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

Arcand and McCarthy discuss Garrett Richards’ post game comments last night complaining about having to learn to pitch all over again after MLB has cracked down on the use of sticky substances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka – What to Like, What Not To Like

June 24, 2021 23:42 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MB

Matt McCarthy joins Arcand on this Thursday night and they open the show discussing the new head coach of the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka. They discuss the pros and cons on the hire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Richards’ Postgame Comments after Last Night’s Loss to Rays - 6/24

June 24, 2021 23:05 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

(00:20) Tony Massarotti kicked off the show discussing Garrett Richards’ performance in last night’s Boston Red Sox loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and Richards’ postgame comments. (11:26) What’s next for Garrett Richards? (22:33) Mazz also talked about how the new rules and penalties could impact the MLB Trade Deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Murray & His Montreal Canadiens // More Changes for the Celtics? // The Final Word – 6/24 (Hour 4)

June 24, 2021 22:07 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

(00:18) Felger and Mazz continued to discuss Jim Murray’s reasoning for rooting for the Montreal Canadiens. (12:15) The guys got back into the Celtics hiring of Ime Udoka and what else could change going forward. (36:37) The Final Word with Jim Murray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawks Take 1-0 Series Lead Over Bucks // NHL Playoff Minute - 6/24 (Hour 3)

June 24, 2021 21:07 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(00:16) Felger and Massarotti reset the day’s topics and continued to take calls on everything discussed. (12:58) The guys also discussed last night’s Atlanta Hawks Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. (32:24) Mike, Tony, and Jim talked about the New York Islanders win over the Tampa Bay Lightning forcing a Game 7 and tonight’s Game 6 matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights & Montreal Canadiens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Richards Struggles in Red Sox 8-2 Loss to Rays // MLB’s Crackdown of Foreign Substances - 6/24 (Hour 2)

June 24, 2021 20:04 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

(00:10) Felger and Mazz got into last night’s Boston Red Sox loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and the performance of pitcher Garrett Richards. (10:02) Have the new rules and penalties gotten into Richards’ head? (23:31) The guys continued to talk about MLB and its crackdown on doctoring the ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Assessments of New Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka - 6/24 (Hour 1)

June 24, 2021 19:09 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

(00:18) Felger and Massarotti opened up the show discussing the Boston Celtics hiring of Ime Udoka as the team’s new head coach. (23:58) The guys also talked about comments from Cedric Maxwell about the hiring of Udoka and his impact on the Celtics roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pitchers and Sticky Substances // A Scary Situation in Miami // Today’s Takeaways! - 6/24 (Hour 4)

June 24, 2021 18:09 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

(0:00) More on the MLB and the cracking down on the sticky substances.  (12:22) A sad situation in Miami as a condo building collapsed in the middle of the night.  (31:38) Today’s takeaways - It’s a “Fake Promo Thursday” since all the guys are going to be out tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on Ime Udoka and the Celtics // Kyrie Irving Possibly Out in Brooklyn? - 6/24 (Hour 3)

June 24, 2021 17:15 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

(0:00) More thoughts on Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics.  (17:39) Is Kyrie Irving on his way out in Brooklyn?  (25:15) If Zo could only attend two concerts at MSG from 1987, which ones would he choose to go to? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Williams’ Tweet on the Celtics Coach Hiring // Al Horford’s Press Conference // Tom Brady and James Corden - 6/24 (Hour 2)

June 24, 2021 16:17 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(0:00) The second hour opens up with the guys discussing Jay Williams’ tweet about the Celtics latest head coaching hire.  (8:56) We hear from Al Horford in his first Celtics press conference since the trade that brought him back to Boston.  (25:09) Reaction to Al Horford’s press conference.  (33:28) Tom Brady’s latest appearance with James Corden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ime Udoka Reportedly the next Celtics Head Coach // Garrett Richards’ Struggles // MLB and Sticky Substances Checks - 6/24 (Hour 1)

June 24, 2021 15:14 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open the show discussing Ime Udoka and the reports that he is set to become the next head coach of the Boston Celtics.  (24:17) Looking at the struggles of Garrett Richards since the MLB has started cracking down on pitchers using sticky substances.  (33:51) More on pitchers being checked for sticky substances in the MLB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusty, Dusty, Old Reset - 6/11/21

June 12, 2021 03:15 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MB

In case you missed any part of the show “The Reset” gets you all caught up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dong Report - 6/11/21

June 12, 2021 03:08 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MB

Arcand and McCarthy give you all the homers hit in the MLB on Friday night!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McCarthyism- 6/11/2021

June 12, 2021 02:06 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MB

  Matt McCarthy brings us another edition of McCarthyisms, on this edition we head down the Cape where a diver had quite the run in with a whale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kemba Walker Trade Rumors

June 12, 2021 01:49 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MB

Kemba Walker continues to be involved in trade rumors around the NBA, Arcand and McCarthy discuss all the reports surrounding Walker and his possible departure from the Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Hutcheon from The Fourth Period joins the show - 6/11/2021

June 12, 2021 01:35 - 10 minutes - 5.07 MB

Shawn Hutcheon joins Arcand to talk about the Bruins exit interviews and what the future holds for Tuuka Rask, Taylor Hall, and the aging Bruins core. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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