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Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Author Ryan Holiday talks about latest book and his surprising NFL influence
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBTom E. Curran talks with author Ryan Holiday. Ryan’s writing has gained major traction in the NFL, and his mind and motivational guidance has drawn the interest of Bill Belichick. They discuss his books, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way,' 'Ego Is The Enemy,’ and his latest book, ’Stillness Is The Key.' 2:00 -Tom E. Curran explains how Ryan Holiday’s writing has enmeshed himself into profession sports culture. 6:00 - Ryan Holiday explains his first book ‘The obstacle is the Way” was read ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Turkey Day Edition! Would Cassel take Lamar or Deshaun? Does Houston have a problem with Patriots offense?
November 26, 2019 23:53 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB03:12: Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran to discuss their plans for Thanksgiving, and debate if having ham on the table is a common tradition. 07:06: Would the Patriots have dominated the Cowboys offense the way they did if there was good weather? And Tom asks Matt about Dak Prescott's decision to put gloves on in the middle of the game. 10:38: Matt discusses the challenges that the Texans offense pose for the Patriots defense that is unique to anything else they’ve seen this year. 18...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast How can Pats revive offense vs. Cowboys? Mike Tannenbaum on possibility of Tua Tagovailoa in NE
November 22, 2019 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB1:29 - Phil Perry joins Tom Curran to discuss the current state of the Patriots and how the lack of offensive firepower has but a damper on New England's 9-1 record. 7:21 - Phil thinks that the Cowboys defense matches up well with the Pats offense, but believes Belichick can find a weakness in the Dallas pass coverage. Which Patriots receivers will lead the charge? 19:36 - This might be the biggest test for the Patriots defense because of how balanced the Cowboys' offense is. Tom ...
Celtics Talk Special guest Abby Chin | Positive signs from Celtics West Coast Trip | Thanksgiving superlatives
November 21, 2019 23:14 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBA. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Abby Chin to break down the Celtics West Coast trip. They discuss their impressions of the Celtics now, and how they have changed from the start of the season. We also have some fun giving out some Thanksgiving superlatives. 2:30 - How do we feel about the Celtics West Coast trip so far? 5:00 - Has Jayson Tatum showed he can make the ‘leap’ to the next level? How much has he impacted the Celtics? 8:30 - Where do the Celtics rank in the Eastern C...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Robert Kraft vs. Jerry Jones brings off-field element to Patriots-Cowboys
November 21, 2019 22:19 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB4:09 - Tom Curran is joined by Mike Florio to talk about the emerging new details of Antonio Brown's legal situation and how it relates to his possible return. 12:22 - Mike explains why the NFL's disciplinary system for players who violate the league's personal conduct policy is not fair. 14:52 - Will the Patriots try to resign Antonio Brown if he is cleared? Tom and Mike discuss how close the wide receiver actually is to making a return to football and why the Patriots might go a...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Matt Cassel on sad Brady, Kaepernick's workout and his time with the Cowboys
November 19, 2019 23:08 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB3:30 - Tom Curran in joined by Matt Cassel to discuss Tom Brady's attitude following the Patriots win over the Eagles. Does he have the right to be so outwardly upset? 10:34 - It's easy to focus on what the Patriots haven't brought in to help Brady, but Tom and Matt talk about the three first-round picks in Sony Michel, Isaiah Wynn and N'Keal Harry that were drafted specifically for the QB. 15:27 - A couple of former Patriots made headlines Tuesday, with Rob Gronkowski announcing ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Reuben Frank on how SB 52 changed expectations in Philly; Patriots advantages over Eagles
November 15, 2019 04:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB2:30 - Phil Perry and Tom Curran break down the Eagles offensive advantages over the Patriots, including their success in two-tight end sets. Should Stephon Gilmore shadow Zach Ertz to try and lock him down? 10:50 - The Eagles offensive line has been one of the best in the league this year and could allow Philly's run game to break out vs. the Patriots. 14:53 - Tom argues that the Patriots biggest advantage over the Eagles is their top-ranked secondary. 18:22 - Phil explains ho...
Celtics Talk Available now: The Enes Kanter Show
November 14, 2019 23:01 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBChris Forsberg gives you a preview of our newest podcast, 'The Enes Kanter Show'
Celtics Talk Are the Celtics better than we thought? Or will the West be a reality check?
November 14, 2019 21:02 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB(1:00) How surprising is it that the Celtics have the best record in the NBA? (3:15) How much will this West Coast trip tell us about the Celtics potential? (4:50) Forsberg explains how Kemba Walker’s ‘got a little I.T. in him in the fourth’ (8:00) What has been the most surprising thing about the Celtics hot start? (10:00) What is the biggest difference between this season and last season? (13:30) Draper explains why blaming Kyrie for all the struggles last year isn’t fair (16:30)...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Chris Long on SB 52, the Philly-NE differences, Kaepernick, retirement and more
November 13, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB1:04 - Former Rams, Patriots and Eagles defensive end Chris Long joins Tom Curran to discuss life after retirement. 5:19 - Chris talks about his upcoming media company, Chalk Media, and what type of content he hopes to create and who he hopes to reach. 12:26 - With the NFL announcing the league will be holding an open tryout for Colin Kaepernick, Chris gives his take on the situation and whether or not he thinks the former 49ers quarterback can still play. 19:57 - How do athlete...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Matt Cassel on the inherent pressure put on all former Patriots QBs
November 12, 2019 22:53 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB1:00 - Tom Curran takes us back to the Patriots 2017 season, discussing how strange the year seemed from the very beginning and how the Pats Super Bowl LIII victory over the Rams was cathartic for the team. 7:05 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about how watching a weekend of football without the Patriots made them realize just how disciplined and organized Bill Belichick's team is. 14:31 - With the fallout of Jimmy Garoppolo losing his first game of the season on Monday night, Tom...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Patriots bye week awards and fan service show
November 07, 2019 22:52 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB1:01 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry quickly hit on Phil's most recent story on what fixes the Patriots have to make for the remaining seven games of the season. 7:53 - With the Patriots at the halfish-way point of the season, Tom and Phil are handing out awards, including: best offensive player, best defensive player, most underrated defender, funniest play of the season and more. 25:28 - Tom and Phil field a handful of questions tweeted to them and the pair are joined by surprise gu...
Celtics Talk Gordon Hayward drops 39 points, Celtics win 5th straight
November 06, 2019 04:49 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBKyle Draper and Chris Forsberg react to Gordon Hayward scoring 39 points (ties career high) against the Cavaliers. How can Hayward build off this performance? (8:00) Draper explains why he is encouraged by the play of Jayson Tatum. (10:00) 6 games into the season, how confident are we in this Celtics team? (13:30) Previewing Celtics-Hornets game, Kemba returns to Charlotte. (16:30) Takeaways from Kemba Walker’s first 6 games as a member of the Celtics
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Matt Cassel's bye week insight and "first half" awards
November 05, 2019 22:52 - 33 minutes - 31 MB0:50 - Tom E. Curran gives his quick take on why the Patriots lost to the Ravens in Week 9 and we hear from Tom Brady and Devin McCourty on what the Pats can take from the loss. 4:25 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to break down what he saw out of the offense and defense in Baltimore and talks about how the Patriots approach the bye week after suffering a loss. 12:10 - Would the Patriots ever hold back on an opponent to save their scheme for the playoffs? Matt explains when that would eve...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Bonus Pod: Sunday Night Football and Tom talk Patriots defense
November 02, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB0:27 - Tom Curran outlines his argument that the Patriots defense, from a statistical standpoint, should be considered to be in the running for 'best defense ever.' 2:59 - Sunday Night Football analysts Cris Collinsworth, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison answer Tom's questions about where this Patriots defense stands in the conversation of best defenses in the history of the game. 8:04 - Does the number of of Pro-Bowlers, All-Pros and Hall of Famers matter when determining if a defe...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Preparing for Ravens offense now and looking back at their historic defense
October 31, 2019 22:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB1:57 - Tom Curran is joined by Jamison Hensley of ESPN Baltimore to discuss the upcoming Patriots-Ravens Sunday Night Football showdown, beginning with the anticipation of the game in Baltimore. 10:43 - Jamison discusses what has made Lamar Jackson a never-before-seen-type talent as well as how a team could limit the young quarterback. 17:52 - Tom and Jamison get into the comparison of the current Patriots defense and the 2000 Ravens defense. Do the Pats have a chance to break tha...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Patriots set for second half after quiet trade deadline
October 29, 2019 22:46 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB0:52 - Tom Curran breaks down the Patriots cutting kicker Mike Nugent and Bill Belichick's comments on why a lack of cap space limited the Patriots at the trade deadline. 5:22 - All season long the Patriots running game has not been up to its normal standards. Tom asked running backs coach Ivan Fears if the Pats have enough artillery at the position and how he thinks Sony Michel can improve. 8:51 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about the structure of the team following the trade d...
Celtics Talk Overreactions to 48 minutes of Celtics basketball
October 25, 2019 02:55 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB(1:00) There’s no reason to panic about the Celtics opener, right? RIGHT?!?! Our crew MAY have mixed opinions. (7:00) First initial reactions to this Celtics team, what concerns you the most? (11:00) Chris Forsberg explains why he was encouraged by how aggressive Jayson Tatum was (14:00) Should we be worried about Jaylen Brown’s season debut? (17:00) How impressive was the play of Robert Williams? (20:00) How important will having a ‘quick start’ going to be for this team? (22:00) R...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Do the Patriots really just not want Josh Gordon anymore?
October 24, 2019 21:29 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB1:03 - Tom Curran quickly dissects Jarvis Landry's comments about guaranteeing a win in Foxboro in Week 8. 2:32 - Phil Perry joins Tom to discuss why exactly the Patriots might not want Josh Gordon anymore. Was it the Sanu signing, his lack of dependability or something else? 10:08 - Tom argues that the Patriots are just winging it on offense this season for whatever reason. It's a very abnormal approach for Bill Belichick. 15:47 - With Adam Schefter strongly voicing his opinion ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast What can Mohamed Sanu do for you? (But really, the Patriots)
October 22, 2019 22:05 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB1:48 - Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News joins Tom Curran to talk about what exactly went wrong for Sam Darnold in the Jets 33-0 loss to the Patriots. Is he to blame? Is he broken? Does he still have a chance to be an above-average signal-caller in the league? 11:03 - Tom goes deep into the analytics behind Mohamed Sanu's success as a receiver, quantifying his production out of the slot, his ability to separate from his defender and his sure-handedness. 16:42 - D. Orlando Le...
Celtics Talk Celtics season preview, breaking down the season opener vs 76ers
October 19, 2019 02:55 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB(2:00) Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Brian Scalabrine give their expectations for the Boston Celtics this season. (6:00) How big of a year is this for Jaylen Brown? What do we see happening with his contract? (9:00) What expectations do we have for Jayson Tatum? (12:00) What level can we expect Gordon Hayward to return to? (14:00) Abby Chin hosts ‘Rookie Watch’. Where our crew debates which rookie will have the biggest impact for the Celtics this season. (19:3...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Cassel explains what it takes to earn Tom Brady's trust on the field
October 17, 2019 21:39 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB2:46 - Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to discuss the Patriots one-game suspension of Michael Bennett. How do organizations determine a punishment for altercations and how does a player acting out affect the rest of the team? 13:41 - Matt talks about the perfection Tom Brady expects on the field (from everyone) and how that relates to N'Keal Harry being reintroduced into the Patriots offense. 21:01 - Curran wonders what it is that new or young receivers consistently mess up a...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Could we have predicted the Patriots suspension of Michael Bennett?
October 15, 2019 23:25 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB2:18 - Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss the one-game suspension the Patriots placed on Michael Bennett after an apparent "philosophical disagreement" the defensive end had with coaches last week. Did the Patriots know what they were getting into when they signed him? 16:27 - N'Keal Harry returned the practice field after sitting out the first six games of the regular season. Josh McDaniels answers Tom's questions about how much the Patriots are able to rely on the rookie receiv...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast What do Patriots need & what can they offer as trade deadline approaches
October 11, 2019 22:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB2:35 - Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry rank the Patriots offensive concerns after another unimpressive performance from that side of the ball against the Giants. They begin with tight end. Next up is the running game (6:25). And finally, the wide receiver corps (12:24). 22:11 - With the trade deadline on October 29, the Patriots need to determine what they need and what they have to offer. Phil and Tom discuss the picks Bill Belichick could trade away and the players at tight end and ...
Celtics Talk Is 'Tacko Mania' out of control? Al Horford opens up on his decision to leave C’s
October 10, 2019 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB(1:30) Chris Forsberg knocks fans who are turning on Tacko Fall because they think he doesn’t deserve a spot on the roster. (5:30) Is the Celtics bigs the biggest question mark regarding this team right now? Is ‘bigs by committee’ the answer? (8:30) Breaking down how the Celtics matchup against the 76ers. (9:00) Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and Chris Gasper discuss Al Horford's comments on leaving the Celtics. (15:00) Exclusive 1-on-1 with Kemba Walker. Kemba discusses his role with ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Belichick good with defense carrying the Patriots? Cassel on the NSFW words from Brady in 2007 Giants game
October 08, 2019 22:11 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB1:52 - Tom Curran explains why he thinks the Patriots cut tight end Benjamin Watson. He believes that Bill Belichick is willing to make sacrifices on offense because of how good the defense is. 12:11 - Matt Cassel jumps on the pod and gives his take on the disparity between the Patriots offense and defense. 22:57 - Plenty of Patriots fans were criticizing Tom Brady's throw that resulted in a interception in the end zone on Sunday vs. the Redskins. Matt breaks down the play and exp...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast What would it take to get Stefon Diggs? How will a new kicker impact the Patriots?
October 03, 2019 23:07 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB2:23 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the rumors surrounding Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs wanting to leave Minnesota. How would bringing in Diggs affect the Patriots cap, what picks would they lose and how often have other star receivers been moved midseason? 20:11 - Phil breaks down the Patriots running game up to this point in the season and the inefficiency of Sony Michel in the zone run. Will this limit Tom Brady as one of the best play-action passers in the league? 2...
Celtics Talk Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and the Celtics are ready to turn the page
October 03, 2019 09:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB2:45 - The Gordon Hayward hype is alive after the opening days of Celtics training camp. Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg discuss what a healthy Hayward could do for the Celtics this season. 7:13 - Looking at the roster the Celtics have assembled, where do the guys see Boston in the Eastern Conference rankings? 10:03 - Chris gives his impressions of the Celtics first two days of camp and points out the team's biggest issue at the moment: Bigs. Sherrod thinks Robe...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Is there a lack of artillery at wide receiver for the Patriots?
October 01, 2019 22:21 - 39 minutes - 36 MB2:51 - Tom Curran is joined by Matt Cassel to talk about his concerns with the depth at the wide receiver position and how it has affected Tom Brady's decision making. 10:08 - Is this Patriots defense one of the best in NFL history? Despite New England facing four terrible offensive teams so far, Matt supports the claim. 15:51 - The hit Jonathan Jones put on Josh Allen in Week 4 caused an uproar, but should it have? 19:19 - Looking ahead to Week 5, Tom and Matt discuss how the Pa...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Are the Patriots better offensively than they were last season?
September 26, 2019 23:35 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB3:00: Brady has struggled in Buffalo in the past. With an improved Bills defense, should we be concerned? (6:00) What strategy will the Patriots have on offense? Is this the perfect opportunity to depend on the run game? (10:30) Who is to blame for the Patriots run game not being successful so far? (15:00) Is the Patriots offense better this season than they were last year? (18:00) Are there any free agent WR’s the Patriots can bring in? Will the Patriots regret losing Demaryiu...
Celtics Talk The Kyrie Irving era is about to begin in Brooklyn
September 26, 2019 21:05 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThe season is quickly approaching and with Media Day just a few days away Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg are talking all things Celtics. They get into expectations for the upcoming season and what key players will need to do in order to have a successful season. They'll also be joined by New York Post reporter Brian Lewis who talks the Kyrie Irving era in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant and Deandre Jordan. 4:30 - What are the realistic expectations for the Celtics this ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Putting a bow on the Antonio Brown mess
September 24, 2019 23:02 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB0:55 - To start off the podcast, Tom takes us step by step through happened in Foxboro after Antonio Brown's threatening text messages came to light. Tom also discusses how Tom Brady feels about Brown being released as well as Brady's most recent comments to Jim Gray about being an "employee" of the Patriots. 7:31 - Tom addresses the report from Ryen Russillo on if Bill Belichick acted alone in the signing of Antonio Brown 9:00 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about a variety of t...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Is this the best Patriots defense of the Belichick era?
September 19, 2019 21:21 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBTom Curran and Phil Perry open up by talking about the recent run made by the Patriots defense, dating back to the tail end of last season. 6:18 - Tom wonders if there even is a part of this defense that doesn't have enough depth or should worry fans. 10:39 - Looking ahead to the lineup of opposing quarterbacks for the Patriots, it's hard to imagine their defensive won't continue on its historic pace. Tom and Phil discuss the easy path ahead for New England. 15:19 - Tom compares ...
Celtics Talk Exclusive sit-down with Enes Kanter
September 17, 2019 22:39 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEnes Kanter sits down with Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg to discuss the upcoming season, what he's been up to this offseason and his 2K20 rating. After that, A. Sherrod Blakely joins Kyle and Chris to discuss the impact that playing for Team USA had on the Celtics as well as Jaylen Brown's impressive performance during FIBA and whether or not Kemba Walker will be able to step up and be the leader the Celtics need this season. 1:03 - Enes Kanter interview 21:56 - Team USA's 7th pl...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Dissecting the Patriots offense with the addition of Antonio Brown
September 17, 2019 22:32 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB1:36 - Tom Curran starts off by asking a simple question: 'What keeps Antonio Brown on this team?' As of now, it's the fact that he's valuable enough on the gridiron, but when will that not be enough? 7:09 - Matt Cassel joins Tom to talk about a variety of topics: Antonio Brown's explosiveness making the Patriots offense look like that of the 2007 team; (14:38) How the offense attacks man vs. zone coverage; (21:41) How to approach Greg Williams' defense next week against the Jets; ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast What the Patriots did and did not know about Antonio Brown
September 12, 2019 21:01 - 42 minutes - 39 MB0:53 - Matt Cassel joins Tom Curran to talk about the Patriots beatdown of the Steelers in Week 1, how to approach the Dolphins in Week 2 and finally, what kind of impact Antonio Brown could have on the field if he plays in Miami. 17:32 - Next up, Tom welcomes on Senior NFL Writer at Yahoo Charles Robinson to get into the details of the Antonio Brown situation. How much information did Drew Rosenhaus divulge to the Patriots and how could the league proceed? 30:01 - Tom and Phil Pe...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Pittsburgh writers spill on Antonio Brown; Armando Salguero on meltdown in Miami
September 10, 2019 22:51 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB0:43 - Tom Curran quickly reacts to the breaking news of Demaryius Thomas being traded to the Jets before getting into Antonio Brown discussion. 2:05 - Bill Belichick compared the media's reaction to the addition of Antonio Brown to that of Randy Moss's arrival in Foxboro. Tom explains how the two star receivers are different and the Patriots offensive approaches regarding them both. 11:11 - A handful of Pittsburgh writers including Ron Cook and Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Tom catches up with Matt Cassel; Week 1 keys to victory
September 05, 2019 20:25 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBTom Curran is joined by former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel to discuss a variety of topics leading up to Week 1 of the regular season: 1:02 - Matt discusses his workout with the Indianapolis Colts following the retirement of Andrew Luck. 4:46 - Seeing how Luck's injuries contributed to his retirement, Matt talks about how Tom Brady is able to avoid serious injury, how he motivates himself and a particular time Cassel got in trouble for being too rough with Brady. 8:30 - Tom a...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Let's get to real football. How will Pats deploy offense vs. Steelers?
September 03, 2019 21:59 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB1:14 - 1st Quarter - How will the Patriots deploy their offense against the Steelers with Gronk gone and a new-look receiver corps? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss what kind of offensive game plan the Pats will have in Week 1. 12:38 - 2nd Quarter - Tom defends the Patriots' decision to part ways with Brian Hoyer as Brady’s backup, but argues that they could have traded him to get something in return. Does this mean Jarrett Stidham is the QB of the future? 21:48 - Halftime - Tom ...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 31, 2019: Farewell to the Breakfast Podcast; Patriots look ahead to regular season
August 31, 2019 01:27 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB2:19 - Tom Curran and Gary Tanguay get into a heated debate while discussing what Demaryius Thomas will bring to the Patriots offense this season. 7:05 - Phil Perry, Tom Curran and Bert Breer roll though some regular season superlative predictions, including which team in the AFC will challenge the Patriots, a team that missed the playoffs last season that’ll make it in this season, this season’s NFL MVP and more 14:00 - Andy Hart joins Trenni Kusnierek and Gary Tanguay to debate ...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast With the preseason over, the Patriots roster-trimming has begun
August 30, 2019 20:43 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB3:42 - FIRST QUARTER - With roster cuts coming on Saturday, Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the moves made so far by the Patriots, including the trade of Duke Dawson to the Broncos. Do the Pats have an issue evaluating talent in the second round? 17:35 - SECOND QUARTER - Phil and Tom review who popped and who dropped in the Patriots' preseason finale vs. the Giants. With Demaryius Thomas having a huge night, what can we expect out of the receiving corps in New England? 26:07 - T...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 30, 2019: Plenty of standouts in Patriots preseason finale
August 30, 2019 05:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB1:32 - Despite the Patriots dropping their preseason finale against the Giants - we know, heartbreaking…. a couple of receivers had big nights. Michael Holley, Bert Breer and Ted Johnson break down the performances of Demaryius Thomas and Josh Gordon. 6:45 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry go over the top performers from the game and discuss how the 53-man roster will be shaped. 12:11 - Michael Holley, Bert Breer and Ted Johnson return to talk about Jarrett Stidham’s night, what it mean...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 28, 2019: An emotional Rob Gronkowski reveals his next step
August 28, 2019 03:09 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB1:26 - Tom Curran joins early edition to react to the Rob Gronkowski's emotional comments from today and give a little insight on to Gronk's state of mind this past season. 7:57 - Ted Johnson and Mike Felger give their thoughts on Gronk and if they think we will ever see him make a comeback in the NFL. 13:26 - Tom Curran and the BST crew discuss the likely scenario that Ted Karras will replace David Andrews at that Center position and how this move would affect the Patriots off...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast If you weren't convinced before, you should be now: Gronk's not coming back
August 27, 2019 22:18 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB1:33 - FIRST QUARTER - Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss Rob Gronkowski announcing that he'll be partnering with CBDMedic and what it means for his future, on or off the football field. 10:55 - SECOND QUARTER - With Andrew Luck retiring much earlier than anyone anticipated, Tom and Phil react to Josh McDaniels' comments on the QB's decision and what could have been in Indianapolis. Tom goes on a rant on people complaining about the 'boos' Luck received. 22:58 - HALFTIME - Tom catc...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 27, 2019: How could David Andrews news impact Patriots season?
August 27, 2019 03:19 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB1:43 - Phil Perry joins BST to discuss the latest on reports that David Andrews was hospitalized with a blood clot. Phil discusses how this could affect the patriots if Andrews is sidelined for a significant period of time. 8:15 - Wiggy and Phil Perry react to Bill Belichick's comments on Andrew Luck's retirement. They also get into the Colts offensive line and what may have contributed to Luck's decision to retire. 12:24 - Paul Perillo stops by Early Edition for a game of take ...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 24, 2019: The Patriots defense has been awfully impressive
August 24, 2019 03:51 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB1:11 - Tom Curran joins BST to discuss the success of the Patriots defense over these first three preseason games. They also get into if we're starting to see some pieces being put into place for the next phase of the dynasty - specifically if Jarrett Stidham will in fact be the successor to Tom Brady. 8:31 - Andy Hart and Tom Curran discuss the chemistry issues Tom Brady and Jakobi Meyer's seemed to be having during game 3 - and if this is going to be a continuing problem for Tom...
Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast Brady needs to trust his receivers, no exceptions; Defense looks ready to defend title
August 23, 2019 21:49 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB0:56 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots 10-3 win over the Panthers in the third preseason game. We finally got a look at Tom Brady, but him and Jakobi Meyers weren't able to get on the same page. Brady speaks to how important it is for him to trust his receivers. 13:36 - Popped and Dropped - Phil explains why Michael Bennet and Ryan Izzo popped vs. the Panthers and why the second offensive line unit and the field goal team dropped. 20:13 - Dig Deep - How have the ...
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 23, 2019: Patriots defeat Panthers in third preseason game
August 23, 2019 04:05 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB01:10: Patriots safety, Patrick Chung was indicted on cocaine possession, Adam Jones and Danielle Trotta are joined by Phil Perry and Tom Curran from Gillette to discuss the charges, and possible repercussions for Chung 07:40: Ted Johnson joins Michael Holley in studio to breakdown the Patriots win over the Panthers in the third preseason game. They discuss Jakobi Meyers performance, and Brady’s highly anticipated first appearance of the season.
The NBC Sports Boston Breakfast Pod August 22, 2019: Could this really be Tom Brady's last season in New England?
August 22, 2019 03:02 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB1:06 - DJ Bean, Michael Holley and Abby Chin get into a heated debate about Dave Dombrowski's job security after this season. 7:43 - Ted Johnson and Phil Perry stop by Early Edition to discuss Adam Schefter acknowledging the possibility that this season could be Tom Brady's last in New England. 12:58 - Ben Volin and Phil Perry discuss everything we will be talking about after tonights Patriots preseason game.
Celtics Talk A conversation with Bob Cousy
August 22, 2019 02:25 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB0:45 - Bob Cousy discusses where the Medal of Freedom ranks on his long list of accolades and accomplishments 3:30 - Cousy discusses his childhood, growing up poor, and what affect that had on his competitive side. He mentions how his only regret is that he wishes he could’ve done even more for people throughout his life, “who need a boost.” 8:58 - Back when Cousy was in the NBA, speaking up for civil rights wasn’t very easy. He discusses his journey as an advocate, and how he w...