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Zolak & Bertrand

Beasley Media Group

Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Zolak & Bertrand, updated weekdays. Listen to Zo & Beetle live every weekday from 10am-2pm ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

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  • 124 episodes
  • Avg 39 min
  • English
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  • Friday · 38 min

    RJ Bell Joins // Red Sox Update // Fake Promos - 9/18 (Hour 4)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by pregame.com’s RJ Bell to get all the best bets on the NFL slate this weekend. (11:14) The crew reacts to Trevor Story’s big home run last night, and Willson Contreras potentially being injured. (23:19) Zo, Beetle and McKone run through some old Patriots/Steelers memories. (34:36) Fake Promo Friday. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Friday · 40 min

    Phil Perry Joins The Show // Romeo Doubs In For Bounce Back? // Bad Vibes? - 9/18 (Hour 3)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry ahead of Week 2 against the Steelers. (12:04) Zo and Beetle talk about Phil Perry’s run in with Mike Vrabel about Romeo Doubs from earlier this week. (22:58)The guys take your calls alongside Phil Perry. (31:15) Do you like the vibes around the Patriots right now? Beetle raises the question. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Friday · 39 min

    Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? // Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson? // Read & React - 9/18 (Hour 2)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Mike Florio saying he would want Caleb Williams over Drake Maye over the next five years. (12:57) The guys talk about if the Patriots made the right decision going with Mike Vrabel over Ben Johnson. (24:49) Read & React Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Friday · 40 min

    Key To Unlocking Maye // Maye’s Patience Under McDaniels // Bills Offense Explodes During TNF - 9/18 (Hour 1)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show discussing what could be the key in unlocking Drake Maye in Week 2. (11:15) The guys discuss if Drake Maye can develop more patience under center with Josh McDaniels. (21:31) Zo and Beetle react to the Bills putting up 40 on the Lions in the team’s first game in their new stadium in Buffalo. (31:21) The Football Card. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Thursday · 37 min

    Matt Polster Joins The Show // What’s Going On With The Sox? // Today’s Takeaway - 9/17 (Hour 4)

    (00:00) Beetle and McKone are joined by New England Revolution midfielder Brooklyn Raines. (10:07) Beetle wants to know what is going on with the Red Sox. Is it time to be worried? (21:42) Zo, Beetle and McKone talk about Belichick’s new story in the Wall Street Journal and Jordan Hudson. (32:50) Today’s Takeaway. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Thursday · 38 min

    Should Gronk’s Number Be Retired? // Retired Numbers // Bruins Captaincy - 9/17 (Hour 3)

    (00:00) The guys talk about if Gronk’s #87 should be retired by the team. (10:41) Zo and Beetle run through some other Patriots numbers that should be retired. (21:53) The crew takes your calls on whether or not Gronk’s number should be retired. (29:46) The guys discuss who will be the next Bruins captain. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Thursday · 39 min

    Albert Breer Joins The Show // Joe Mazzulla Calls In // 0-2 Is On The Table? - 9/17 (Hour 2)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined by SI’s Albert Breer. Is this week a must win for the Patriots, and Breer thinks New England needs to throw a knockout punch early. (9:37) Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls the show. (23:16) Bert offers his opinion on the developments down in UNC, and on the Mack Hollins situation. (33:03) Could the Patriots recover from an 0-2 start? Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Thursday · 43 min

    Patriots Restructure Mack Hollins Contract // Patriots Can’t Start 0-2 // Taking Your Calls - 9/17 (Hour 1)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show discussing why the Patriots wanted to restructure Mack Hollins contract. (12:38) The guys discuss why the Patriots can’t start 0-2 with a loss at home to the Steelers. (26:02) Zo and Beetle take your calls on the Patriots and Mack Hollins. Is money becoming a big problem in sports. (38:50) Beetle breaks down how teams who lost the Super Bowl and got off to a bad start the following year tend to miss the playoffs. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Wednesday · 38 min

    Dre’Mont Jones Joins The Show // Mike Vrabel Press Conference // Today’s Takeaways - 9/16 (Hour 4)

    (00:00) Patriots newest Edge Rusher, Dre’Mont Jones joins the show for an interview post-practice as the Patriots get prepared for the Steelers Week 2. (8:30) Mike Vrabel Press Conference LIVE (25:46) Zolak, Beetle and McKone break down the Mike Vrabel press conference. They take umbrage at Vrabel's reaction to a Phil Perry question regarding Romeo Doubs. Plus, Today’s Takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Wednesday · 42 min

    Paul George Wake Up Call // Are The Celtics a Championship Driven Team? // The Elephant in the Celtics’ Room - 9/16 (Hour 3)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin Hour #3 by dissecting some of Paul George’s press conference yesterday. Beetle is “in” on George after listening to some of his responses. (14:17) The guys continue to talk Celtics after the Paul George Introductory presser yesterday. Kendrick Perkins had some choice remarks following the George presser. Beetle poses the question, “Are the Celtics a Championship driven team?” (24:59) Callers weigh in on the Celtics situation and everything discussed in the show. (33:31) McKone has some tent problems for his highly anticipated wedding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Wednesday · 38 min

    Plans To Be An Elite Offense Are Out The Window // Schefter Doubles Down on Brees to Broncos Reporting // Who Steps Up in AJ Brown’s Absence? - 9/16 (Hour 2)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the 2nd hour of the show with some caller reactions. The guys react to Phil Perry comments on the Patriots’ offense without AJ Brown. (12:17) The guys react to the Drew Brees story about him potentially coming out of retirement to play for Denver in the AFC Championship Game. Ed Werder substantiates the story and Schefter doubles down on his initial reporting. (22:00) Andy Hart doesn’t believe in the Patriots WR room following the AJ Brown injury. (30:26) The guys get an epic food drop from The Muffin House, plus callers and their takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Wednesday · 40 min

    Can Drake Maye Bounce Back? // Living With The Good and Bad From Maye // Maye Not Amongst The Top AFC QB’s Nationally - 9/16 (Hour 1)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show with some comments made by Albert Breer regarding Drake Maye and the MVP storyline still being there for the taking. (9:59) Do the Patriots have to take the bad with the good when it comes to Drake Maye? Is he doomed to always be a double-edge sword? The guys react to comments by Phil Perry regarding Drake Maye. (23:14) Adam Schefter has Drake Maye and the Patriots ranked behind at least 5 other teams in the AFC before mentioning them. Zo, Beetle and McKone offer their take on whether Maye is in the same class as the top of the other AFC QB’s. (32:28) Zolak, Beetle and McKone analyze the average Quarterback stats against the top defenses in the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Tuesday · 44 min

    Chiefs vs Broncos on MNF // Schefter on Brees // The Future of the Pats Offense - 9/15 (Hour 1)

    (0:00) Beetle, Zo, and Tim McKone react to the Chiefs dominant win over the Broncos on Monday Night Football (11:24) The guys discuss Adam Schefter’s comments suggesting Drew Brees might consider coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos (25:03) The guys break down the state of the Patriots offense after the loss of AJ Brown and the poor play from Drake Maye (35:21) The guys wrap up the first hour by asking where Kyle Williams fits into the Patriots offense See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Tuesday · 39 min

    AJ Brown’s Future // Callers react // Tail Waggin’ Tuesday - 9/15 (Hour 2)

    (0:00) Beetle, Zo, and Tim McKone react to the history of high ankle sprains amongst prominent NFL receivers and how they’ve recovered (10:03) The guys continue the wide receiver conversation and callers react (23:05) The guys continue the NFL conversation (32:01) It’s a Tail Waggin’ Tuesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Tuesday · 39 min

    Mike Reiss Joins the Show // Reiss’s Big Three // Callers React - 9/15 (Hour 3)

    (0:00) Mike Reiss joins Beetle, Zo, and Tim McKone to discuss the latest about the Patriots (11:18) Mike Reiss gives the guys his Big Three takeaways heading into the matchup against the Steelers (20:30) Callers react to the show with Mike Reiss (32:38) The guys wrap up the Patriots conversation with Mike Reiss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Tuesday · 40 min

    Callers React // Opening Night Ratings // Today’s Takeaway - 9/15 (Hour 4)

    (0:00) Callers react to the show on the Patriots and the Celtics press conference (10:17) Beetle, Zo, and Tim McKone discuss the ratings drop from week one compared to previous years (26:02) The guys react to Jim Harbaugh’s comments saying that he should’ve played more of his starters during the preseason (37:53) It’s Today’s Takeaway See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Monday · 38 min

    Don’t Mess With Maine // Sounds of Sunday // Today’s Takeaways - 9/14 (Hour 4)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the final hour with some lingering reaction to Willson Contreras’ behavior while rehabbing in Portland. They take calls on everything. (7:45) Sounds of Sunday (24:29) The guys take the remaining phone calls on the board. They go off the rails with talk about steak and fast food. (34:04) Today’s Takeaways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Monday · 41 min

    Tolle Sets Immaculate Tone // Read and React // Willson Contreras Portland Protest - 9/14 (Hour 3)

    (00:00) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone react to Payton Tolle’s immaculate 1st inning yesterday. Beetle describes Tolle as a tone setter. (8:14) Read and React (20:08) Willson Contreras had an incident over the weekend in Portland where he protested an at bat during a rehab assignment. The guys have some choice thoughts about the moment. (31:52) The guys take calls on everything mentioned in the show thus far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Monday · 44 min

    David Andrews Joins The Show // NFL Product Over College Football // Defense Not a Strong Point in Week 1 - 9/14 (Hour 2)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are joined in-studio by former New England Patriots Center, David Andrews for his hour long segment. Andrews compares College Football to the NFL product. How do the Patriots handle life without AJ Brown for the foreseeable future. (14:57) The guys go to the callers wanting to ask David Andrews’ input on Week 1. (25:45) Zolak, Beetle, McKone and Andrews discuss their takeaways from Week 1 and the differences in today’s game from the past decade. (33:39) The crew previews the last game of the Week 1 slate, the Monday Night Football matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Monday · 38 min

    Football Is Back! // AJ Brown Injury Impact // Gauging Panic Level For Patriots Offense Without Brown - 9/14 (Hour 1)

    (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Week 1 Sunday slate of games. Zolak declares next Sunday a “must win” after watching high scoring outputs throughout the NFL. Sunday’s are back! (9:26) Ian Rapoport reports the latest on AJ Brown’s high ankle sprain injury and his projected timetable to return. The guys talk about the impact of AJ Brown’s absence to this offense. (24:36) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone gauge their level of panic for the Patriots offense without AJ Brown for the foreseeable future. (34:41) The guys go to the callers for their takes. Can Kyle Williams step up in AJ Brown’s absence? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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