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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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Marc James - Charles Barkley calls out the mainstream media and the social media morality police for their harsh criticisms of Drew Brees; On the Marc off the Marc 6-7-20

June 07, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

HOUR 4 - Charles Barkley calls out both the mainstream media and the social media morality police for their harsh criticisms of Drew Brees. Best and worst calls of the show during "On the Marc off the Marc".

Marc James - Former Patriot Reche Caldwell shot and killed Saturday in Tampa Bay; Marc gets accused of being both a whiny liberal and a stubborn conservative in the same hour 6-7-20

June 07, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

HOUR 2 - Tragic news out of Florida as former Patriot Reche Caldwell was shot and killed Saturday in Tampa Bay. Marc gets accused of being both a whiny liberal and a stubborn conservative in the same hour.

Marc James - Drew Brees silences many critics after his response to Donald Trump; Marc calls Goodell's apology a little late 6-7-20

June 07, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

HOUR 1 - Drew Brees silences many of his recent critics after his response to Donald Trump; Marc calls Roger Goodell's apology a little late.

Ken & Fitzy - Gov. Baker announces 10 Mass businesses that can open in Phase 2 on Monday; Roger Goodell and Drew Brees rebut Trump's demand for players to stand during the anthem - 6-6-20

June 06, 2020 16:15 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Hour 2. Ken and Fitzy cover a variety of topics including bringing back Colin Kaepernick, the NBA playoff format that includes no drug testing and Covid tests every night, and what MA businesses can reopen Monday in Phase 2. 

Ken & Fitzy - Red Sox writer Rob Bradford says no owners will budge in negotiating MLB return to play; Belichick needs to break public silence and make clear his stance on police brutality and player protests - 6-6-20

June 06, 2020 16:15 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Hour 3. Ken and Fitzy think Belichick could face locker room problems if he doesn't address his personal stance on Blake Lives Matter protests. Boston pro athletes can get back to practice. And, WEEI Red Sox writer Rob Bradford joins the show to go through the lastest news on the MLBs handling of negotiations to return to play and statements in response to police brutality. 

Ken & Fitzy - Guest Tom E Curran says Belichick may need to make a public statement to assure players of his support; Roger Goodell changes his stance on player protests at NFL games - 6-6-20

June 06, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Hour 1. Ken Laird and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens start off the show addressing Roger Goodell's statement in support of players protesting against police brutality. Patriots writer Tom E Curran joins to comment on where the Patriots locker room stands to start the 2020 season and if Belichick should make a public statement supporting his players' right to protest.

Marc & Hart - The public is split on whether Brees needed to apologize; Fastest Five

June 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

HOUR 4. The public is split on whether Brees needed to apologize. Also, our weekly edition of the 'Fastest Five' where we try to recap our four-hour show in five minutes or less.

Marc & Hart - Drew Brees helped combat racism by stepping in it; How does defunding the police help keep anyone safe?

June 06, 2020 12:15 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

HOUR 3. Drew Brees helped combat racism by stepping in it. Plus, how does defunding the police help keep anyone safe?

Marc & Hart - NFL, Roger Goodell condemns racism; George Floyd’s death has sparked meaningful discourse

June 06, 2020 11:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

HOUR 2. NFL, Roger Goodell condemns racism, says they should have listened to players earlier. Also, George Floyd’s death has sparked meaningful discourse.

Marc & Hart - Drew Brees stepped in it this week; Brees response to Trump’s criticism helps repair his image

June 06, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

HOUR 1. Drew Brees stepped in it this week. Plus, Brees response to Trump’s criticism helps repair his image.

Mut at Night - Dark day in Boston after peaceful protests turn violent; Riots taint the legacy of George Floyd

June 01, 2020 19:15 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

HOUR 1. Marc is in for Mut and starts with the Geroge Floyd peaceful protests that turned violent much later in the night. Plus, riots taint the legacy of George Floyd.

Marc James - Callers weigh in on both the peaceful protests and the riots going on throughout the country; "On the Marc off the Marc" 5-31-20

May 31, 2020 13:15 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

HOUR 2 - Callers weigh in on both the peaceful protests and the riots going on throughout the country, how we got where we are and what needs to change; Best and worst calls of the show with the latest edition of  "On the Marc off the Marc".

Marc James - Mayor of Atlanta tells rioters to "Go Home" and that their actions are tarnishing the message of those peacefully protesting; Jaylen Brown helps leads by example 5-31-20

May 31, 2020 13:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

HOUR 1 - The Mayor of Atlanta tells rioters to "Go Home" and that their actions are tarnishing the message of those peacefully protesting. Jaylen Brown helps leads by example by peacfully protesting the death of George Floyd. 

Ken and Fitzy - Now could be the perfect time for the NFL to bring back Colin Kaepernick; Space X makes successful historic launch - 5-30-20

May 30, 2020 16:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Hour 3.  Ken and Fitzy discuss the  Patriots roster and argue where it has improved. BREAKING: Space X makes successful historic launch live this hour. And, we consider whether now is the perfect time for the NFL to bring Colin Kaepernick back to the league. 

Ken and Fitzy - WEEI Red Sox writer Rob Bradford explains why this week "is one of the most important weeks in the history of baseball"; New Hampshire extends shut down after Massholes invade - 5-30-20

May 30, 2020 16:15 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Hour 2.   Ken and Fitzy are joined by WEEI Red Sox writer Rob Bradford who explains why this week "is one of the most important weeks in the history of baseball." Plus,  New Hampshire extends shut down after Mass residents flock to the state in the nice weather. And, is the Patriots roster better this season? Fitzy still thinks so.

Ken and Fitzy - The worst week in American history; Jaylen Brown marching in peaceful protest tonight in Atlanta - 5-30-20

May 30, 2020 14:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Hour 1. Ken and Fitzy go through the chaos in the country including police violence, riots, and coronavirus that makes it no exaggeration to say that it could be the worst week in American history. Plus, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will be marching as part of a peaceful protest of the death of George Floyd tonight in Atlanta.

Marc & Hart - Marathon cancelled but Patriots home opener the day before is not; Racism is alive and well in the USA

May 30, 2020 13:15 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

HOUR 3. Marathon cancelled but Patriots home opener the day before is not. Plus, racism is alive and well in the USA.

Marc & Hart - George Floyd’s death sparked long-simmering racial tensions; Fastest Five

May 30, 2020 13:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

HOUR 4. George Floyd’s death sparked long-simmering racial tensions in the United State. Also, Fastest Five.

Marc & Hart - Trump’s tweets about protestors in MN were reprehensible; Looting cheapens the memory of George Floyd

May 30, 2020 11:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

HOUR 2. Trump’s tweets about protestors in MN were reprehensible and a bad look for our country. Also, looting cheapens the memory of George Floyd.

Marc & Hart - George Floyd’s death sparks racial tensions across the US; How do we prevent this from happening again?

May 30, 2020 10:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

HOUR 1. George Floyd’s death sparks racial tensions across the US. Plus, how do we prevent this from happening again?

Brian Barrett - Rob Ninkovich thinks Brian Hoyer will start for Patriots Week 1; there's a chance the Bruins get screwed out of the 1st seed in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs - 5-24-20 

May 24, 2020 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Hour 3. Brian Barrett disagrees with former Patriot Rob Ninkovich on which Patriots quarterback should start Week 1 of the 2020 season. Plus, new details are being reported about the NBA's restart, including how players will quarantine, the most likely location, and how many teams will be involved. Plus, there's a chance the Bruins could get screwed out of the 1st seed in this year's version of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Brian Barrett - Outrage over Paul Pierce ranking Kobe Bryant in top 5 NBA players but not Lebron James; Why the Celtics passed on trading Rondo for Chris Paul - 5-24-20 

May 24, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Hour 2. Brian Barrett breaks down Paul Pierce's controversial top 5 NBA players of all time. Plus, Kendrick Perkins explains why the Celtics passed on trading Rajon Rondo for Chris Paul. 

Marc James - Is Lebron James an all-time top five NBA player?; Marc has Lebron outside his top five 5-24-20

May 24, 2020 14:15 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

HOUR 2 -  Is Lebron James an all-time top five NBA player? Marc has Lebron outside his top five and can think of 100 players he'd rather take a game winning shot over Lebron.

Ken and Fitzy - NHL and NBA make plans for a July return; Patriots fans annoyed at timing of Brady's announcement of a "Last Dance" style documentary with ESPN - 5-23-20

May 23, 2020 16:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Hour 3. Ken and Fitzy break down the new NHL and NBA plans that set each league up to return to action in flate July. Plus, we hear from Patriots fans who are annoyed at timing of Brady's announcement of a "Last Dance" style documentary with ESPN. 

Ken and Fitzy - NBA looking to solidify plan to make Disney World its single location for returning to play in July; Brady product-pushing and documentary announcement are bad timing and a bad look for TB12 - 5-23-20

May 23, 2020 16:15 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Hour 1. Ken and Fitzy start off the holiday weekend covering the crowded scenes at New England beaches despite a shut down of MA beaches until Tuesday. Ken explains the latest news on the NBA reopening effort including its proposed location of Disney World in Florida and its suggested late July start date. Plus, why Tom Brady's  product-pushing and documentary announcement this week are bad timing and a bad look for TB12 with fans in New England and around the country. 

Ken and Fitzy - Guest Ben Volin: Brady profiteering on supplements during coronavirus is 'disgusting'; NFL working on helmet designs to reduce spread of germs - 5-23-20

May 23, 2020 16:15 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Hour 2. Boston Globe Patriots writer Ben Volin joins Ken and Fitzy to weigh in on Brady's new business ventures during the pandemic, the details of the NFL's plan to return, and what the Patriots latest contract restructurings mean for adding players under the cap. Joe Flacco to the Jets. The NHL has approves a 24 team return to play. 

Marc & Hart - Why the pandemic continues to be very confusing; Fastest Five

May 23, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

HOUR 4. Why the pandemic continues to be very confusing. Plus, our weekly edition of the Fastest Five, where we try to recap the entire show in just 5 minutes. 

Marc & Hart - Will MLB and players ever get on same page for a return; Are hospitals fudging Covid numbers for profit

May 23, 2020 12:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

HOUR 3. Will MLB and players ever get on same page for a return? Are hospitals fudging Covid numbers for profit, we investigate. 

Marc & Hart - Andy has hot take on Tom Brady’s ‘Man in the Arena’ doc; Marc changes his tune

May 23, 2020 11:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

HOUR 2. Andy has hot take on Tom Brady’s ‘Man in the Arena’ documentary. Also, Marc changes his tune about wanting to watch it after hearing Andy's explanation.

Marc & Hart - Kendrick Perkins snitches on Paul Pierce; Biggest losers from ‘The Last Dance’

May 23, 2020 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

HOUR 1. Kendrick Perkins snitches on Paul Pierce and he doubles down on what Perk said he did. Plus, we give our biggest losers from ‘The Last Dance’ documentary. 

Brian Barrett- Will the Brady lead Bucs disappoint? Why is the NFL always in the middle of bad PR?

May 17, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In a short show Brian Barrett hits everything from Stidham, to the Buccaneers, to the NFL trying to change the Rooney Rule to the Last Dance Finale.

Marc James -  Reminiscing on the impact the Big Bad Bruins had in New England after watching the NHL Network's documentary on them; Boston is a hockey town despite the Patriots garnering the most interest during the Brady era 5-17-20

May 17, 2020 13:15 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

HOUR 1 - Reminiscing on the impact the 1970 Boston Bruins had in New England following the NHL Network's documentary on the Big Bad Bruins; Boston will always be a hockey town at it's core despite the Patriots garnering the most interest during the Brady era.

Marc James - Marc calls the NFL's proposal incentivizing teams with higher draft positioning if they hire a minority coach and or GM idiotic 5-17-20

May 17, 2020 13:15 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

HOUR 3 - Marc calls the NFL's proposal incentivizing teams with higher draft positioning if they hire a minority coach and or GM idiotic. Louis Riddick feels the proposal is insulting to minority candidates. 

Marc James - Jason Hehir, director of "The Last Dance" discusses his ten-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 5-17-20

May 17, 2020 13:15 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Interview -  Jason Hehir, director of "The Last Dance" joins the show to discuss the making of his ten-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Ken and Fitzy - Guest Jermaine Wiggins weighs in on the NFL's new proposal that incentivizes hiring minority head coaches and GM's - 5-16-20

May 16, 2020 16:15 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Hour 3. Former Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins joins Ken and Fitzy to give his opinion on the NFL's new minority proposal that incentivizes the hiring of minority head coaches and GM's by rewarding teams with better draft positions. Wiggy wants Cam Newton. Good and bad news for sports betters as racing and gambling return. 

Ken and Fitzy - Willie McGinest thinks Bill Belichick and Cam Newton can coexist; Bruins would get a bye in either of the NHL's 2 models for returning to play - 5-16-20

May 16, 2020 15:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Hour 2. Ken and Fitzy consider the possibility of the Patriots adding Cam Newton after Willie McGinest said he thinks Newton and Bill Belichick can coexist. Plus, the Bruins would get a bye in either of the NHL's 2 models for returning to play in the 2020 season. 

Ken and Fitzy - Patriots players distance themselves from Brady; Are the Patriots back on the Cam Newton train? - 5-16-20

May 16, 2020 14:15 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Hour 1. Ken Laird and Nick Fitzy Stevens discuss the state of Pats fan engagement after the departure of Tom Brady. Plus hear which Pats players have distanced themselves from Brady, with one even liking a tweet about him being crippled. Plus, many figures close to the Patriots are pumping up the theory of Cam Newton being a Patriot. 

Marc & Hart - Are Patriots fans still excited about their team; Football fans are appalled by this proposed Rooney Rule change

May 16, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

HOUR 3. Are Patriots fans still excited about their team? Plus, football fans are appalled by this proposed Rooney Rule change.

Marc & Hart - Are the Patriots about to begin a decline into oblivion; Fastest Five

May 16, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

HOUR 4. Are the Patriots about to begin a decline into oblivion, or prove everyone wrong and continue the dynasty. Plus, our weekly edition of the Fastest Five, where we try to recap our four-hour show in five minutes or less. 

Marc & Hart - NFL Rooney Rule change proposal is embarrassing; Mass exodus of Patriots fans post-Brady?

May 16, 2020 11:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

HOUR 2. NFL Rooney Rule change proposal is embarrassing. Also, will there be a ‘Mass exodus’ of Patriots fans post-Brady?

Marc & Hart - Blake Snell is the latest tonedeaf athlete; Whining over reduced salaries is a bad look for baseball

May 16, 2020 10:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

HOUR 1. Blake Snell is the latest tonedeaf athlete. Plus, whining over reduced salaries is a bad look for baseball.

Brian Barrett- Which game will be the Patriots signature game be this upcoming season?

May 10, 2020 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Hour 3- Which game is going to be the pivotal game this seaosn for the Pats? Could it be Jimmy G coming to town?

Brian Barrett- Does Brady have the most to lose this NFL season?

May 10, 2020 18:45 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Hour 2-  There are a lot of players that have the most to prove/lose but is Tom Brady the highlight of that list? 

Brian Barrett- Does Belichick seems more rejuvenated now that Brady is gone?

May 10, 2020 14:15 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Hour 1- Brian thinks Bill seems way more excited and happy now that Brady is gone because he finally got his team back. He is doing more interviews and cracking more jokes than he ever has before so maybe he has a point. 

Ken & Fitzy - Patriots adding youth to defense can only help; Marty Walsh cancels all Boston summer festivals before September - 5-9-20

May 09, 2020 16:15 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Hour 3.  Ken and Fitzy go through the Patriots strengths and roster holes in the 2020 season. Questioning Marty Walsh's decision to announce no summer festivals will take place in Boston this summer. 

Ken & Fitzy - NBA moving forward with 'single city' plan to reopen NBA; Greater chance that Belichick will stink in 2020 than Brady - 5-9-20

May 09, 2020 15:15 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Hour 2. Ken and Fitzy discuss the NBA's return to practice and the outlook of games returning at a single location. What the upcoming seasons will look like for Brady and Belichick. And, Marty Walsh cancels all summer festivals including 4th of July celebrations. 

Ken & Fitzy - Ken agrees with Fitzy's "honk" 10-6 Patriots prediction; Why Fitzy says we'll never know whether Belichick or Brady deserve more credit for the Patriots 6 rings - 5-9-20

May 09, 2020 14:15 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Hour 1. Ken and Fitzy go through the Patriots schedule game by game and explain why they think the Patriots will end up 10-6 despite having the toughest NFL schedule on paper. Why Fitzy says we'll never know whether Belichick or Brady deserve more credit for the Patriots 6 rings. Plus, more debate on the top Boston Sports legend of all time. 

Marc & Hart - A few brave Patriots fans predict a 10-plus win season; Fastest Five

May 09, 2020 13:15 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

HOUR 4. A few brave Patriots fans predict a 10-plus win season and we laugh at them. Plus, our weekly edition of the Fastest Five where we recap a four hour show in 5 minutes or less.  

Marc & Hart - How will Belichick fair without Brady; Patriots fans are not optimistic about the 2020 schedule

May 09, 2020 13:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

HOUR 2. How will Belichick fair without Brady, only time will tell. Also, Patriots fans are not optimistic about the 2020 schedule. 

Marc & Hart - We tell you what games the Patriots will win and lose; Patriots fans are pessimistic about 2020

May 09, 2020 13:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

HOUR 3. We tell you what games the Patriots will win and lose. Plus, Patriots fans are pessimistic about 2020, at least according to our callers. 

Guests

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

Twitter Mentions

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