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WEEI's weekend lineup features Ken & Curtis, Fitzy & Hart, the Bradfo Sho, the WEEI Producers Show, and NFL Sunday and the 6 Rings Postgame Show on Patriots gamedays.

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Hart & Cattles - Will Cam wear out his welcome with off-field persona; Why winning continues to cure all for Patriots fans

July 18, 2020 12:15 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

HOUR 3. Will Cam wear out his welcome with off-field persona. Plus, why winning continues to cure all for Patriots fans.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Hart & Cattles - How does Cam Newton handle the in New England; The NFL shouldn’t allow Dan Snyder to pay for law firm to investigate his own team

July 18, 2020 11:15 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

HOUR 2. How does Cam Newton handle the in New England? Also, the NFL shouldn’t allow Dan Snyder to pay for law firm to investigate his own team.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Hart & Cattles - Is Cam Newton automatically the Patriots starter; Former Patriots star needs to put some respect on the team’s name

July 18, 2020 10:15 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

HOUR 1. Is Cam Newton automatically the Patriots starter. Plus, a former Patriots star needs to put some respect on the team’s name, saying that Patrick Mahomes could be the greatest QB of all time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradfo Show - Red Sox round table with Pat Light and Steve Perrault; Expectations for the MLB season and the Red Sox ceiling in 2020 7-12-20

July 12, 2020 13:15 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

HOUR 2  -  Red Sox round table with Pat Light and Steve Perrault; Expectations for the MLB season, Pat Light predicts the Red Sox will make the World Series.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradfo Show - Who is the face of Boston sports?; Rob says it's not Cam Newton until he at least plays a snap 7-12-20

July 12, 2020 13:15 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

HOUR 1 -  Who is the face of Boston sports, Cam Newton, Xander Bogaerts, Jayson Tatum, Patrice Bergeron or other? Rob says it's not Cam Newton until he at least plays for the Patriots.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradfo Show - Cam Newton continues to throw shade at the Carolina Panthers; Media Stars 7-12-20

July 12, 2020 13:15 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

HOUR 3 -  Cam Newton continues to throw shade at the Carolina Panthers on Instagram; Bradfo's "Media Stars". See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Laird & Fitzy - NFLPA President JC Tretter says NFL must address player health concerns before preseason starts; Njoku could give Patriots a top 5 offense - 7-11-20

July 11, 2020 16:15 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Hour 3. Ken Laird and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens discuss the current issues in the negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA over serious player health concerns. Plus, why the Patriots could vault to a top 5 offense by adding a player like David Njoku. And, how will the Bruins preserve players like Chara during the 2020 playoffs? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Laird & Fitzy - Guest Ross Tucker gives the 3 reasons Cam Newton is not a lock to start the season; Ken’s 12 ways Newton will be better for the Patriots than Brady - 7-11-20

July 11, 2020 15:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Hour 2. Ken Laird and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens talk to former Patriot Ross Tucker who gives his 3 reasons why Cam Newton is not a lock to start the 2020 season. Tucker thinks the NFL season hinges on what happens to the NHL, MLB, and NBA which will start before football's regular season. And, Ken’s 12 reasons why Cam Newton will be better for the Patriots than Brady in 2020. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Laird & Fitzy - NFL still with no set preseason plan 2 weeks ahead of scheduled start date; Mahomes compares himself to his favorite QB’s, Tom Brady not included - 7-11-20

July 11, 2020 14:15 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Hour 1. Ken Laird and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens discuss the lack of set plans the NFL has for its preseason restart, testing, PPE, and other health protocols despite being 2 weeks away from their start date. Plus, Mahomes compares himself to his favorite QB’s, Tom Brady not included. And, Fitzy pushes his idea for the new way fans will experience NFL games in 2020: the “home-gate.” See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dick & Hart - Patriots free up over $6 million in cap space after settling with A.B. and Aaron Hernandez; Final Five

July 11, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

HOUR 4. Patriots free up over $6 million in cap space after settling with A.B. and Aaron Hernandez. Plus, we debut a slightly new segment called the "Final Five" where we recap our four-hour show in five minutes or less.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dick & Hart - Will Cam Newton’s eccentricities bother fans; How did Patriots sign Newton for so little money?

July 11, 2020 11:15 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

HOUR 2. Will Cam Newton’s eccentricities bother fans. Also, how did Patriots sign Newton for so little money? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Dick and Hart - Is Cam Newton the Patriots unquestioned starter; How will he adapt to Belichick’s coaching style?

July 11, 2020 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

HOUR 1. Is Cam Newton the Patriots unquestioned starter. Plus, how will he adapt to Belichick’s coaching style? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brian Barrett- Did The Red Sox end up winning the Betts/Price trade?

July 05, 2020 18:15 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Brian Barrett opens up with David Price opting out of the season, and how the Red Sox might have actually won their trade with the Dodgers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradfo and James - Bradfo has no issue with David Price or any other athlete refusing to play due to health concerns; Is David Price just the first of many to opt out of the MLB season? 7-5-20

July 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

HOUR 1 -  Bradfo has no issue with David Price or any other athlete refusing to play due to health concerns. surrounding Covid-19. Is David Price just the first of many athletes to opt out of their resuming season? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradford and James - Gordon Hayward may have to leave the NBA bubble at some point during the post-season; The return of "Media Stars" 7-5-20

July 05, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

HOUR 3 - Gordon Hayward may have to leave the NBA bubble at some point during the post-season for the birth of his expecting child. The return of Bradfo's "Media Stars" segment.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradford and James - How have your expectations for the Patriots changed after acquiring Cam Newton one week ago today?; Cam Newton visits New England for the first time as a Patriot 7-5-20

July 05, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

HOUR 4 -  How have your expectations for the Patriots changed after acquiring Cam Newton one week ago today?; Cam Newton visits New England for the first time as a Patriot. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barrett and Dickerson- Are Patriots fans more excited about the upcoming season with Cam Newton than they would be if Tom Brady were here.

July 04, 2020 13:15 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Hour 1- Brian Barrett and Greg Dickerson are here for the holiday and they finally get to answer Greg's question from yesterday and he still doesn't know the answer to his own question...re Patriots fans more excited about the upcoming season with Cam Newton than they would be if Tom Brady were here? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barrett and Dickerson- Is Tom Brady the big loser after the Patriots signed Cam Newton?

July 04, 2020 13:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Hour 2- Brian and Greg are holding down the fort on the fourth of July and they want to know if Tom Brady will be like a jaded ex who is not over the break up yet.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barrett and Dickerson- Greg keeps getting distracted by the Hot Dog eating contest; Is Kemba's knee going to be an issue going forward?

July 04, 2020 13:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Hour 4- Greg keeps getting distracted by the hot dog eating conest and even does a little play by play. Brian is worried about Kemba's knee going forward. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Barrett and Dickerson- The Redskins are going to change their team name.

July 04, 2020 13:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Hour 3- The Redskins are going to have to change their team name but are other Native American team names in trouble? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradford and James - Is "Hurt" by Johnny Cash the best cover of all-time?; Marc thinks Belichick could be on the hot-seat in New England if the Patriots endure consecutive losing seasons.. 6-28-20

June 28, 2020 13:45 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

HOUR 3 -  Is "Hurt" by Johnny Cash the best cover of all-time? Marc thinks Belichick could be on the hot-seat in New England if the Patriots endure consecutive losing seasons, Bradfo thinks that's ludicrous.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradford and James - Marc has no issue with Brady practicing with teammates against league memo; Rob is annoyed by Brady's TB12 marketing agenda 6-28-20

June 28, 2020 13:45 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

HOUR 2 - Marc has no issue with Brady practicing with teammates against the NFLPA's memo, not to. Rob is annoyed by Brady's TB12 marketing agenda, and that his actions influence people. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Bradford and James - Having the NHL, NBA and MLB all back next moth seems too good to be true; Bradfo tries to convince Marc to join Cameo 6-28-20

June 28, 2020 13:45 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

HOUR 1 -  Marc saysd having the NHL, NBA and MLB all back next moth seems too good to be true, and he'll believe it when he sees it. Bradfo tries to convince Marc to join Cameo to send out fan videos.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - Goodell hasn't responded to Lebron's call for the NFL to apologize to Kaepernick; We find out if our guest Chris Curtis took his vacation to Florida, the Covid hotspot of the US - 6-27-20

June 27, 2020 16:15 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hour 3. Chris Curtis joins the show to confront Ken. We find out if Curtis decided to head down to Florida or Ken successfully stopped him. Goodell hasn't responded to Lebron's call for the NFL to apologize to Colin Kaepernick. And, why is Ben Roethlisberger now willing to admit he was addicted to porn? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - WEEI Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming joins to explain why the 2020 MLB season format almost guarantees the Sox make the postseason - 6-27-20

June 27, 2020 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Hour 2. WEEI Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming joins the show to explain why the 2020 MLB season format almost guarantees the Sox make the postseason and how Chaim Bloom can get the most out of the current Red Sox pitching staff. Ken and Fitzy break apart what’s wrong with Chris Simms QB rankings. Plus, the Patriots former offensive libe coach Dante Scarnecchia gives his honest opinion of what the Patriots have in Jarrett Stidham. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - Stidham should defy NFLPA and practice with his receivers like Brady is; Fauria says Brady’s new social media persona doesn't work - 6-27-20

June 27, 2020 14:45 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Hour 1. Ken and Fitzy answer the question should Stidham be more like Brady in his approach to working with his receivers despite the NFLPA’s recommendation against it. Plus, Fauria thinks Brady’s new social media persona doesn't work and Ken and Fitzy explain why they agree it's a bad look. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - Will the return of sports play a role in solving racism; Fastest Five

June 27, 2020 13:15 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

HOUR 4.  Will the return of sports play a role in solving racism? We debate the topic. Plus, our weekly edition of the "Fastest Five" where we try to recap our four-hour show in five minutes or less. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - Will we see protesting at Fenway Park this season; Does tearing down statues make history any less hateful?

June 27, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

HOUR 3.  Will we see protesting at Fenway Park this season, like a new Yahoo article surmises? Plus, does tearing down statues make history any less hateful? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - Whitlock plays the contrarian yet again; Has racism and politics replaced religion as the ultimate flash-point in society?

June 27, 2020 11:45 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

HOUR 2.  Whitlock plays the contrarian yet again. Also, has racism and politics replaced religion as the ultimate flashpoint in society? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - We’re hesitantly hopeful about US pro sports leagues returning; Are the post-Brady Patriots now the post-Jordan Bulls?

June 27, 2020 10:15 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

HOUR 1. We’re hesitantly hopeful about US pro sports leagues returning. Plus, are the post-Brady Patriots now the post-Jordan Bulls as Colin Cowherd surmised, we react. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brian Barrett- Boston's best free agent signings, Kendrick Perkins vs. Kevin Durant

June 21, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Hour 3- Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant have a back and forth over Kevin Durant's 'sell out comments'. Who are the best free agent signings in Boston sports history? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brian Barrett- Are we actually going to get to see baseball this season?

June 21, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Hour 1- The MLB is the MLB's own worst enemy and it really is anyone's guess... Brian however does not have a ton of confidence that we do.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brian Barrett- How much confidence is there that the NBA will come back as planned?

June 21, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Hour 2- Brian is becoming more and more skeptical that sports are actually coming back, but does he feel this way about the NBA? Is Cam Newton a top 10 qb in the NFL? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc James - Former New York mobster, now author and motivational speaker Michael Franzese 6-21-20

June 21, 2020 13:15 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Interview - Former New York mobster, now author and motivational speaker Michael Franzese joins Marc James to discuss his former life in crime ,and how he transitioned into a motivational speaker, author and successful businessman.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - “You can’t lose” with Mike Mutnanski’s picks for the Belmont Stakes; 30 LSU football players quarantined after Covid 19 outbreak - 6-20-20

June 20, 2020 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hour 3. Mike Mutnanski joins Ken and Fitzy to give his betting advice for today’s Belmont Stakes. 30 LSU football players quarantined after Covid 19 outbreak. And, is Hoyer the best option as a Patriots backup? Fitzy thinks he has a better idea. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - Boston Globe Patriots writer Ben Volin explains new Pats 2020 season ticket deferral option; Volin: NFL is “none to pleased with Fauci” for his unhelpful suggestions on returning to play - 6-20-20

June 20, 2020 15:45 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Hour 2. Boston Globe Patriots writer Ben Volin explains new Pats 2020 season ticket deferral option, why the  NFL is “none to pleased with Fauci” for his unhelpful suggestions on returning to play, and why he thinks Stidham won’t throw many picks this season. BREAKING: NFLPA recommends no players take part in practices in light of new spike in covid cases. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ken & Fitzy - optimism is fading that live sports will return in 2020; Fitzy expects Stidham to far surpass Brady’s 2001 season numbers - 6-20-20

June 20, 2020 14:15 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Hour 1. Ken Laird is joined by Nick “Fitzy” Stevens who is ready to declare live sports dead until after 2020. Pats season ticket holders can defer their rights to the 2021 season. Plus, hear why Fitzy expects the Patriots to succeed and Stidham to far surpass Brady’s 2001 season numbers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - Current events have put Kaepernick back in spotlight; Fastest Five

June 20, 2020 13:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

HOUR 4. Current events have put Kaepernick back in spotlight, but if George Floyd hadn't been murdered in Minneapolis, would he still be back in the limelight? Also, our weekly edition of the Fastest Five, where we try to recap our four-hour show in five minutes or less. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Marc & Hart - Should the Patriots sign Cam Newton or Colin Kaepernick; Would either be too much of a distraction for the team?

June 20, 2020 13:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

HOUR 3. Should the Patriots sign Cam Newton or Colin Kaepernick or are they set at the QB position? Plus, would either be too much of a distraction for the team or can Belichick control any situation.

Marc & Hart - Greatest Boston athlete to not finish career here; Can there be a football season in a pandemic?

June 20, 2020 11:15 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

HOUR 2.  Greatest Boston athlete to not finish career here? Plus, can there be a football season in a pandemic, even in a bubble like Dr. Fauci suggests?

Marc & Hart - Pro sports in danger of not coming back until 2021; Commissioners have to weigh huge risk vs reward

June 20, 2020 10:15 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

HOUR 1. Pro sports in danger of not coming back until 2021. Also, pro sports Commissioners have to weigh huge risk vs reward.

Brian Barrett- Did the MLB cover up the Yankees cheating scandal? Where does Brady rank among quarterbacks for the 2020 season?

June 14, 2020 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Hour 2- The Yankees are not being investigated for cheating in 2017... but did the league know and not do anything about it? Simms thinks Brady is the 15th best qb for the 2020 season, is that too low or does it actually make sense?

Brian Barrett- Will Gronk have a great comeback season in Tampa Bay?

June 14, 2020 18:30 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Hour 3- Defensive coordinators apparently aren't too scared of Gronk this season... but should they be?

Brian Barrett- Why does Kyrie not want the NBA season to start again?

June 14, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Hour 1- Barrett goes back and looks at how Kyrie has flip flopped on his stance about the NBA season starting again. Why does he not want to play basketball again?

Marc James - Kyrie Irving is against the NBA returning this season; Is Kyrie the most unlikable athlete to ever play in Boston? 6-14-20

June 14, 2020 13:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

HOUR 1 -  Kyrie Irving is against the NBA returning this season, would he be singing the same tune if he had a shot at winning this year? Is Kyrie the most unlikable athlete to ever play in Boston, if not, who is?

Marc James - Marc agrees with Michael Wilbon on Boston needing to own up to its' history of racism; Will you boycott watching the NFL if players and coaches kneel during the National Anthem? 6-14-20

June 14, 2020 13:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

HOUR 3 - Marc agrees with Michael Wilbon on Boston needing to own up to its' history of racism; Will you boycott watching the NFL if players and coaches kneel during the National Anthem as a sign of protest?

Ken & Fitzy - Guest Mike Reiss believes it’s a very small chance the Patriots add Kaepernick; Reiss: there is “still a lot of confidence that the Patriots have in Sony Michel” - 6-13-20

June 13, 2020 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Hour 3. Guest Mike Reiss explains why the Patriots’ system, limited practices, and the scarcity of roster spots has led him to believe Colin Kaepernick won't find a home in New England. Plus, why he isn't too worried about the latest setback for Sony Michel. And, Fauria backs up Fitzy’s take that the Patriots offense will be better without Tom Brady in 2020 than with Tom Brady in 2019.

Ken & Fitzy - Fitzy has a beef with his GHS cohosts; Is Kyrie Irving on his own in thinking players should boycott the 2020 NBA Playoffs? - 6-13-20

June 13, 2020 16:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Hour 2. Fitzy has a beef with his GHS cohosts. Ken and Fitzy will be a permanent Saturtday program! And, Is Kyrie Irving on his own in thinking players should boycott the 2020 NBA Playoffs?

Ken & Fitzy - Kapernick would be the Patriots #1 QB; NBA could take protests a step further with Kyrie Irving suggesting players boycott the 2020 NBA Playoffs - 6-13-20

June 13, 2020 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Hour 1. Ken Laird thinks that Kaepernick would be a big addition for the Patriots offense but Nick "Fitzy" Stevens disagrees. Plus, Kyrie Irving, who is set to sit out the rest of the season with an injury, has suggested players boycott the 2020 NBA Playoffs to shed light on racial injustice.

Marc & Hart - Fans who say they won’t watch sports are likely lying; Fastest Five

June 13, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

HOUR 4. Fans who say they won’t watch sports are likely lying or they are a vast minority of the sports fan population. Also, our weekly edition of the Fastest Five, where we try to recap our four-hour show in 5 minutes or less.

Guests

Greg Dickerson
3 Episodes
Pete Blackburn
2 Episodes
Aaron Rodgers
1 Episode
Ian Rapoport
1 Episode
Michael Jordan
1 Episode

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