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Season Ticket

98 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 179 ratings

Season Ticket is full of engaging talk, insider information, and unfiltered conversations with those who make news on the Boston sports scene and those who report on it five days a week. Hosted by Boston Globe sports columnist Chris Gasper, in partnership with WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, this daily show will make you feel closer to your favorite teams.

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Episodes

Tom Caron On Tough Decisions For The Sox And Working for NESN

December 06, 2017 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

NESN sportscaster Tom Caron joins us to discuss the Sox's offseason and share insight into his career covering the team he rooted for growing up. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Bob Ryan On Gronkowski's Suspension And An NBA Player's Perplexing Last Name

December 05, 2017 17:56 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Esteemed sportswriter Bob Ryan joins Joe Sullivan to discuss Gronkowski's suspension, the shouting match between Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and a few of the Eastern Conference's brightest young stars, Kyrie Irving and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.f...

Gronkowski's Dirty Hit Mars Patriots' Eighth Straight Win

December 04, 2017 17:24 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

NFL reporter Ben Volin and guest host Chad Finn unpack the Patriots' victory over the Buffalo Bills—their eighth straight. Topics include Rob Gronkowski's late hit on cornerback Tre'Davious White, the Pats' impressive ground attack, and former Bills practice squad player, defensive end Eric Lee, coming up big against his old team. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising ...

Wyc Grousbeck On 'Fireworks' And Fifteen Years Owning The Celtics

December 01, 2017 18:10 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Celtics CEO and co-owner, Wyc Grousbeck, joins to discuss 15 years owning the the Celtics. Topics include how running the team is different from running a typical business, his aggressive philosophy in building a championship contender, and what the Celtics organization means to him. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event ...

Tony Massarotti On Sox Trade Rumors And A Rejuvenated Celtics-76ers Rivalry

November 30, 2017 18:20 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

In today's episode of Season Ticket, Tony Massarotti of "Felger and Mazz" joins Chris Gasper to discuss Red Sox trade rumors and debate whether the Celtics or 76ers have a brighter future. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

How Bill Belichick And Other NFL Coaches Deal With The Media

November 29, 2017 18:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Chris Gasper and Joe Sullivan discuss recent media moments in the NFL, including Bill Belichick's condescending response to a question about resting Tom Brady, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's prediction for a Week 15 matchup with the Pats. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Devin McCourty Shares Inside Stories Of Patriots’ Season

November 28, 2017 16:57 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Devin McCourty, Pro Bowl safety for the Patriots, joins Chris Gasper to chat about the Patriots' season, his twin brother Jason McCourty, who also plays in the NFL, and his leadership role in response to President Trump's controversial NFL comments. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Streaking Patriots On A Collision Course With Steelers

November 27, 2017 18:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Chris Gasper and NFL reporter Ben Volin dig into the state of the Patriots, including their victory over the Miami Dolphins—their 7th in a row—and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin's comments about his team's much hyped matchup against the Pats in Week 15. Also, former Pats quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo makes a brief but triumphant debut for the San Francisco 49ers. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The S...

The Real Genius Of Bill Belichick, Plus Takeaways From The Celtics' Streak

November 24, 2017 18:20 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Chris Gasper and Joe Sullivan discuss an underappreciated aspect of Bill Belichick's genius, which is on full display this season. Then, they discuss the biggest takeaways from the Celtics' 16-game winning streak, which ended on November 22nd against the Miami Heat. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur....

Dan Shaughnessy On Sports Records That Will Never Be Broken

November 22, 2017 19:38 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Chris Gasper and Dan Shaughnessy debate whether some of the greatest records in sports are breakable or unbreakable. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Touching All The Bases With Chad Finn

November 22, 2017 18:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

The Globe's Chris Gasper and Chad Finn respond to Hall of Famer Joe Morgan's assertion that steroid users should be disqualified from enshrinement in baseball's promised land. Then, they reflect on late Patriots wide receiver Terry Glenn and his roller coaster NFL career, which included one of the most infamous moments in Boston sports media history. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange ...

Bruised Bruins Approach Thanksgiving Benchmark

November 21, 2017 17:49 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Kevin Paul DuPont joins Chris Gasper to talk about the least popular team in Boston at the moment. They discuss the youth movement in the NHL, owner Jeremy Jacobs' induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the current state of the Bruins as they approach a key Thanksgiving benchmark. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event...

Patriots Roll Over Raiders In Mexico City

November 20, 2017 18:19 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Patriots reporter Nora Princiotti calls in from Mexico City to break down the team's victory over the Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca. Topics include the strong play from Patriot safeties, Tom Brady and Brandin Cooks' deep ball game, and Stephen Gostkowski's record day. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https:/...

The Hype Is Real: Celtics Topple Warriors In Most Impressive Win Of Season

November 17, 2017 18:07 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Celtics reporter Jay King from the 'Locked On Celtics' podcast joins The Globe's Chris Gasper to break down the Celtics' 92-88 triumph over the Warriors. Topics include the Celtics' suffocating defense, Jaylen Brown's gutsy game on the heels of personal tragedy, Marcus Smart's impact in spite of a woeful shooting night, and how quickly fans have embraced this year's team. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "In...

'Jayson Tatum Is Going To Be A Superstar,' Plus Patriots Adjust To High Altitude

November 16, 2017 17:15 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Host Chris Gasper and Celtics reporter Adam Himmelsbach discuss the keys to the Celtics' success against the Warriors ahead of their first showdown this season. Then, Patriots reporter Nora Princiotti calls in from Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the Patriots have been practicing in preparation for their game against the Raiders in Mexico City. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past...

The Celtics Are Basketball Ballet And The Patriots Are Iceman From Top Gun

November 15, 2017 18:20 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Host Chris Gasper and sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy marvel at the Celtics' 13-game win streak and preview the team's highly anticipated Thursday night showdown against the Warriors. Then, they debate how ready the Patriots are to make another Super Bowl run and come up with a few new mantras coach Belichick should add to his current list of "Do Your Job," "Next Man Up," and "No Days Off." Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our f...

Red Sox Trade Rumblings, Plus The Story Of Bobby Orr And A Lucky Hockey Puck

November 14, 2017 18:31 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Baseball reporter Nick Cafardo reports on potential offseason moves for the Red Sox based on what he's hearing at the MLB general managers' meeting in Orlando. Topics include Giancarlo Stanton, J.D. Martinez, and Shohei Otani, the "Babe Ruth of Japan." Then, Bruins reporter Fluto Shinzawa talks about how he got caught up in the middle of a story between a Vietnam War veteran and Bruins legend Bobby Orr. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes l...

Patriots Dominate Hapless Broncos

November 13, 2017 18:32 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Host Chris Gasper and NFL reporter Ben Volin discuss the Patriots' resounding victory over the Denver Broncos. Topics include huge plays from the special teams unit, Martellus Bennett's return, and a peek at the AFC playoff race. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Sports Reporter Michele Tafoya On Patriots-Broncos And Her Career, Plus Pats Add Bennett

November 10, 2017 18:33 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Host Chris Gasper and Pats reporter Jim McBride break down the news that the Patriots have claimed tight end Martellus Bennett off waivers. Then, Michele Tafoya, Emmy award-winning sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football, joins to talk about the NFL season so far, the upcoming Patriots-Broncos game, and what being a sideline reporter entails. She also looks back on her career and talks about her close bond with a beloved Celtic. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on...

Celtics Voice Mike Gorman On The Team’s Success, Plus BC’s Basketball Coach Previews Their Season

November 09, 2017 19:25 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Mike Gorman, longtime voice of the Boston Celtics, joins host Chris Gasper to discuss the Celtics' 10-game winning streak, how they compare to the '08 championship team, and whether they can surpass Cleveland this season. Gorman also reflects on 36 years co-commentating with Tommy Heinsohn and recalls his favorite stories of their time together. Then, Boston College Men's Basketball Head Coach, Jim Christian, joins the show to preview his team's season, which opens Friday, November 10th at h...

Rob Ninkovich Doesn’t Completely Close Door On Return To Patriots

November 08, 2017 17:51 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Recently retired Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich joins host Chris Gasper to discuss Rob's career trajectory from "tryout guy" to team leader, why he decided to retire before the 2017 season, the Pats' season so far, and whether there's a chance he'll come out of retirement to help the Patriots make a Super Bowl push this season. Rob also shares insight into what coach Bill Belichick is really like out of the public eye. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a ...

Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch On The Best Game Callers In The Biz

November 07, 2017 18:54 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Guest host Chad Finn and fellow sports media columnist Richard Deitsch discuss Boston sports media and Fox Sports' surprisingly good World Series coverage. They also identify the best studio analysts and play-by-play announcers across sports. Then, Chad offers his thoughts on Alex Cora and the similarities between the new Sox manager and Terry Francona. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Stran...

Changing The Rules Of The Game

November 06, 2017 17:36 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Guest host Joe Sullivan and Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy attempt to make sports great again. They play commissioner for a day and go sport-by-sport to decide which rules need updating in order to improve the games. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Tara Sullivan On Going Viral And T.D. Thornton On Calling Horse Races

November 03, 2017 18:36 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Guest host Joe Sullivan welcomes new Globe columnist, Tara Sullivan, to the show. They chat about the two times Tara went viral online, her take on the Yankees and Jets, and their shared affection for Bruce Springsteen. Then, T.D. Thornton, the voice of Suffolk Downs, joins to chat about the upcoming Breeders' Cup, gambling, and his career calling races. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Stra...

Celtics Keep Winning, Plus Boston Sports Gossip

November 02, 2017 17:37 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Guest host Joe Sullivan and columnist Chad Finn discuss a young Celtics team that refuses to lose and they preview the team's upcoming three-game road trip. Then, columnist Mark Shanahan joins for a conversation about Boston sports gossip and what it's like to cover athletes as celebrities. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." ...

CTE And The NFL, Plus Former Voice Of The Bruins Dave Goucher

November 01, 2017 17:27 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Sports investigative reporter Bob Hohler joins host Chris Gasper to discuss CTE in the NFL. Then, Dave Goucher, former radio voice of the Boston Bruins, calls in to talk about his new gig with the Vegas Golden Knights expansion team, his undying affection for Boston, and what it was like calling his first game against the Bruins. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising P...

Interpreting The Patriots' Jimmy Garoppolo Trade Deadline Bomb

October 31, 2017 17:45 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Host Chris Gasper and NFL Reporter Ben Volin process the Patriots' trade deadline bombshell that sent backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss why the Patriots made this move, other moves that might happen as a result, and what it means for Tom Brady's future. Then, Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins to talk about where this ranks among the pantheon of major Boston sports trades and chats about the epic World Series keeping us all up late at night. Bos...

Patriots Win In Spite Of Red Zone Woes, Celtics Continue To Impress

October 30, 2017 17:19 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Chris Gasper and company discuss an uninspiring Patriots victory over the Chargers and an impressive four-game winning streak for the Celtics. Guests include NFL reporter Ben Volin and Celtics reporter Adam Himmelsbach. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Trenni Kusnierek On The Celtics' Winning Streak And Sexism In Sports Media

October 27, 2017 16:39 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Trenni Kusnierek, sports reporter & anchor for NBC Sports Boston, joins host Chris Gasper to preview the upcoming Patriots game against the Chargers and react to Kyrie Irving and Al Horford's newfound chemistry in the Celtics' win over the Bucks. Then they discuss Kusnierek's career and talk about sexism in sports media. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of...

The Injury Edition: Hightower, Pedroia And Banged-Up Bruins

October 26, 2017 17:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Host Chris Gasper and company give updates on Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower's season-ending injury, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia's knee surgery, and the banged up Bruins' underwhelming season so far. Guests include NFL Reporter Ben Volin, NHL Reporter Fluto Shinzawa, and Red Sox Reporter Alex Speier. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vacc...

Ian Rapoport On NFL Trade Deadline, Plus Brown/Tatum Electrify In Celtics Blowout

October 25, 2017 17:25 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport joins to about the NFL trade deadline and surprising contenders around the league. Then, Globe Sports Editor Joe Sullivan joins to chat about Game 1 of the World Series and the Celtics' young guns, who put on an electric performance in a rout of the New York Knicks. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers....

On The New Sox Manager, The World Series, And The Psychology Of Sports Rehabilitation

October 24, 2017 17:39 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Host Chris Gasper and reporter Pete Abraham discuss new Sox manager, Alex Cora, and make their World Series predictions. Then, Patriots reporter Nora Princiotti talks about her recent reporting on sport psychology and the mental side of recovering from devastating injuries. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https...

NFL Reporter Albert Breer On Patriots Victory Plus Sox Add New Manager

October 23, 2017 18:01 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

NFL Reporter Albert Breer talks to host Chris Gasper about the Patriots' commanding win over the Falcons on Sunday Night Football and their biggest competition for the AFC crown. Then they get into league-wide issues, including Colin Kaepernick still being out of a job and the NFL's poor ratings. Finally, Gasper discusses new Red Sox manager, Alex Cora. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Stran...

Legendary Broadcaster Al Michaels On The Patriots And His Most Memorable Calls

October 20, 2017 16:20 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Host Chris Gasper talks to sports broadcaster Al Michaels about the upcoming Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Falcons on Sunday Night Football and the Patriots season so far. Then they dig into Michaels' long career, including his most memorable calls, his preparation before games, and a little-known acting appearance he once made on a famous television show. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "...

Red Sox Manager Search Plus Special Report On Corruption In The NCAA

October 19, 2017 17:43 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Red Sox Reporter Pete Abraham introduces the three main candidates vying for the Red Sox manager job and gives an inside scoop on possible surgery for Dustin Pedroia's knee. Then, the producers of WBUR and NPR's Only A Game join the show to discuss their recent reporting about power, money and corruption in the NCAA. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vac...

Celtics Vow To Move On After Major Injury During Opener

October 18, 2017 17:58 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Host Chris Gasper and National NBA Writer Gary Washburn process Gordon Hayward's ghastly injury in the season opener. They also discuss the Celtics' inspired second-half comeback, identify which players need to step up most in Hayward's absence, and debate how the injury affects the team's season outlook. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And...

NBA Guru Chris Mannix On The Celtics' Rise And Players Kneeling

October 17, 2017 17:49 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

NBA guru Chris Mannix teams up with host Chris Gasper to discuss major storylines heading into the NBA season, including the Celtics' rise, rumors that superstar Anthony Davis will end up wearing green, whether players plan to kneel during the anthem and how the league would (and should) respond if they do. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – An...

Patriots-Jets Controversy And Devastating Injuries Sour NFL Sunday

October 16, 2017 18:18 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Chris Gasper and Chad Finn discuss the Patriots' controversial victory over the New York Jets—just the latest in a string of bizarre Pats-Jets games. Then they dig into the devastating spate of injuries from Sunday's NFL action and Colin Kaepernick filing a grievance claim against the NFL owners for collusion. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines –...

Martin Jarmond, New Boston College Athletic Director, On Creating A Winning Culture

October 13, 2017 17:09 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

New Boston College athletic director, Martin Jarmond, discusses changing the culture at BC, balancing all 31 varsity sports with a need to grow the major programs, and being the first African-American Athletic Director at the school. Then Chris and Joe review a massive week in Boston's professional sports. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And...

Red Sox Manager Predictions And A Patriots-Jets Preview

October 12, 2017 18:13 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

John Farrell is out as manager of the Red Sox. Host Chris Gasper and baseball reporter Nick Cafardo talk about potential replacements. Then Patriots reporter Jim McBride joins to preview the Jets-Patriots game on Sunday. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

What's Next After Red Sox Fire Manager John Farrell

October 11, 2017 19:22 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Red Sox have officially fired manager John Farrell. Host Chris Gasper (@cgasper) makes sense of this breaking news with Globe Sports Editor Joe Sullivan. Then he welcomes MLB Network and Fox Sports reporter Jon Paul Morosi for a national perspective on Farrell and other moves the Sox could make this offseason. Lastly, Celtics beat reporter Adam Himmelsbach joins the show to give the inside scoop on key storylines heading into the season. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread te...

A 2017 Red Sox Postmortem

October 10, 2017 17:27 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Now that the 2017 Red Sox season has officially ended, it's time to break out the red pens and figure out where this team went wrong and what changes could be made moving forward. Chris Gasper and Dan Shaughnessy discuss the Sox's weak playoff showing for the second year in a row, the lack of leadership throughout the season, and whether Sox manager John Farrell will be fired. Then they debate whether Sox president Dave Dombrowski will make a big splash in free agency for a big-name player l...

Strange Days In The NFL, Red Sox Future On The Line

October 09, 2017 17:15 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Host Chris Gasper and guests discuss a weird day in the NFL and a Sox team fighting to stay alive. Topics include Mike Pence walking out of the Colts game over the anthem protests, the muddled AFC playoff picture, David Price as an unlikely hero, and the Sox's stellar outfield paying dividends. NFL Reporter Ben Volin and Sports Reporter Alex Speier are today's guests. Please note: today's podcast was recorded prior to the start of Game 4 of the ALDS between the Red Sox and Astros. Boston ar...

What You Need To Know Following Boston’s Remarkable Sports Day

October 06, 2017 17:24 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

The Boston Globe's Chris Gasper and company wrap their heads around what happened on a Boston sports day for the ages. Leading off, the Sox debacle in Houston and what it means looking ahead. Next up, the Pats squeak by in Tampa (thanks, Nick Folk). And, finally, Bruins rookie Jake DeBrusk comes up big and brings his dad to tears. Guests include columnist Chad Finn and Pats beat reporter Jim McBride, both from The Globe. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a ...

Bruins And Celtics Season Primers

October 04, 2017 17:25 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

On today's show we talk about the upcoming seasons for the Bruins and Celtics. Both teams have lots of young players with high expectations—but what's realistic for this season? Host Chris Gasper welcomes guests Kevin Paul DuPont and Chad Finn from the Boston Globe. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur....

Dombrowski Dishes On Sox Playoffs And Player Prospects

October 03, 2017 17:12 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Today we go to Fenway to talk playoffs and player prospects with Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

Red Sox Clinch, Pats Fizzle

October 02, 2017 18:33 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

In the premiere episode of Season Ticket, we discuss playoff prospects for the Red Sox and the Pats' poor performance at home against the Carolina Panthers. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts

From WBUR and The Boston Globe: A New Sports Obsession

September 28, 2017 15:13 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Season Ticket is your all-access pass to the best talk and analysis about your favorite Boston teams. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts