Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reflecting on Drake Maye’s comments about the Joe Milton trade. (9:45) We dive into Greg Bedard’s report that there are people inside the Patriots organization that didn’t think Joe Milton was a good guy. (19:00) The crew deciphers Eliot Wolf’s comments about Drake Maye’s leadership. (30:00) We finish the hour by breaking down another blown game by the Red Sox bullpen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to the Knicks being confirmed as the Celtics opponent for Round 2 of the playoffs. (11:45) We touch on Shams Charnia saying changes are coming to the Celtics roster after this season. (23:45) The crew reacts to the Front Office Sports report that Bill Chisholm has found the money to cover the sale of the Celtics and it should be finalized by the end of next week. (34:00) We finish the hour with thoughts on the “Celtics City” documentary and Isaiah Thomas being upset about not being involved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) (00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by discussing their issues with the parking garage here in the building. Things get heated as T-bone and Milliken offer Zo and solution and they go back and forth on air.  (14:24) The crew continue to discuss the parking lot debacle and take some of your calls with your thoughts on the situation.  (22:29) The guys finish the day with more of your phone calls and more on the Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson drama.  (33:26) 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.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by taking more of your calls on the Patriots and their expectations for the 2025 season.  (15:08) We listen live as Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye speaks live from Foxboro.  (28:11) The crew reacts to the Drake Maye presser and breaks down some comments when he was asked about playing and parting ways with Joe Milton III.  (37:20) New England Revolution HC Caleb Porter joins the show to discuss the AC/DC concert coming up at Gillette, the team's 3-game winning streak, and having success on the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and McKone start off the second hour by reacting to audio of NBA analyst Charles Barkley saying he’s concerned about his “really good friend” Bill Belichick with the recent news involving girlfriend Jordon Hudson. (8:51) Zo and Beetle react to the Red Sox falling to the Blue Jays in walk-off fashion and Lucas Giolito’s first start in a Red Sox uniform. They also break down the show’s group chat last night during the game when Milliken was texting Carlos Narvaez stats to the guys. (19:30) The crew take some of your phone calls about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson and tease the Drake Maye live press conference from Gillette Stadium.  (24:48) We finish the hour by listening to audio of Jeremy and Joe on Buffalo sports radio saying that they believe the Patriots are a 10 win team next season. They also take some of your phone calls about the Patriots draft grade and expectations for next year with the acquisitions over the offseason.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by welcoming SI writer and host of MMQB Albert Breer to the show to give his insight on the Patriots draft class this year and if they deserve the grade they got from more NFL insiders.  (13:33) Zo, Beetle and Albert Breer discuss the Treyveon Henderson pick for the Patriots and what to expect in New England as far as playing time goes in his rookie season.  (23:57) The guys and Albert Breer discuss the son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich prank calling Shedeur Sanders on draft day pretending to be the owner of the Saints. They also get into Shedeur falling all the way down to the 5th round to the Browns later in the draft.  (35:15) We wrap up the first hour with Albert Breer by reacting to Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski on their podcast defending their former head coach Bill Belichick with him and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson turning heads in the media as of late. They discuss whether Belichick is being used by Hudson and what UNC Chapel Hill mig

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the fourth hour with NFL Network analyst and Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas breaking down the biggest stories from the NFL Draft. (15:00) We dive into a Bill Belichick themed This or That. (25:00) The guys finish the day by reacting to a statement released by UNC on Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson. (37:00) 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.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by looking at what the Patriots learned from their break-up with Bill Belichick. (12:26) We continue to go back and forth on Belichick and his relationship, along with some thoughts on Applebees. (23:47) The crew touches on movie sequels that were better than the original! (33:00) We touch on what a potential City Connect jersey would look like for the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and McKone start off the second hour by welcoming ESPN’s NFL reporter Mike Reiss to the show to give his top 3 takeaways from this year’s Patriots draft class.  (13:00) We react to Chris Simms killing Bill Belichick for his viral interview. (24:00) The crew continues to touch on the latest news surrounding Belichick and Mad Dog going off on him as well. (34:00) We finish the hour by touching on the Red Sox putting a beatdown on the Blue Jays last night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Celtics beating the Magic in 5 games. (13:00) We touch on Tatum saying he’s the most relaxed he’s ever been and the path ahead for the Celtics during this playoff run. (24:00) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins the show to discuss the team wrapping up their series against the Magic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) The guys kick off the final hour with Zo trying to come up with the funniest comedians from the Boston area and Beetle gets Lenny Clark on the line to name a few off the top of his head.  (13:19) The crew answers some of your emails with your thoughts on today’s show segments and sports news. (23:25) The guys react to breaking news from Front Office Sports that says Bill Chisholm has reached out to a deep-pocketed NFL Owner about buying in on the Celtics with him.  (32:06) 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.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour of the show by reviewing the betting odds for the Patriots next season and where they are projected by the sportsbooks to sit in the AFC East.  (10:52) Zo and Beetle react to audio of Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” discussing how Jordon Hudson has taken her role in Bill Belichick’s life seriously as his personal social media coordinator, assistant, and girlfriend of the 7-time Super Bowl Champion head coach. (27:04) The guys speculate whether it was Jordon Hudson or Bill Belichick himself that wrote the email that was posted to Hudson’s Instagram account earlier today. (34:12) The guys react to Bruins GM Don Sweeney going on the 100% Hockey podcast where he spoke on the Bruins’ season recap and the future of the team.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and McKone start off the second hour by welcoming ESPN’s NFL reporter Mike Reiss to the show to give his top 3 takeaways from this year’s Patriots draft class.  (11:47) Zo, Beetle, McKone and Mike Reiss discuss the Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf dynamic in Foxboro and how their relationship allows them to run a successful operation and get the team back in the playoffs.  (24:13) The crew and Mike Reiss dive into the Patriots’ wide receiver room and who to watch out for next season as well as who will most likely not make the main roster.  (38:53) The guys finish the hour with Mike Reiss by giving an update on what they learned from the NFL 90-man roster situation and how the Patriots should go about cutting players after signing recent draft picks.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off today’s show excited to get the phone lines back after going the whole duration of the show yesterday without phone lines.   (13:12) Zo and Beetle dive into the NFL Draft picks this year and discuss Will Campbell’s arm length not a determining factor to judge on his performance in the NFL and compare him to multiple offensive lineman with arms under 34” in length that have been successful.  (25:58) The guys listen to audio of Florio and Simms talking about the Patriots’ draft class this year making them a powerhouse for seasons to come with the amount of young talent they’ve acquired.  (36:24) The crew finishes the first hour by reacting to Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson posting to her Instagram an email from Bill Belichick to the publisher of his book that is set to be released soon.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) With the phones down, the guys go through listener emails and answer questions and takes. Zolak shares some draft opinions he got from his pool guys while they were opening his pool, which reignites the conversation around Shedeur Sanders and Eliot Wolf. (2:59) Zolak and Bertrand recap the Red Sox’s recent series win over the Guardians, taking 2 out of 3 games. Beetle asks Milliken if the team is finally breaking out of mediocrity. They look ahead to a tough May schedule, discuss recent lineup changes, and break down which players are stepping up—and who’s still struggling. (17:11) The guys circle back to Patriots draft talk, reviewing the roster holes that were addressed and which still remain. They debate which players the team might regret passing on, with Beetle specifically questioning whether Ashton Jeanty could be one of those missed opportunities. (28:28) Today’s Takeaways.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell

(00:00) The crew listens to audio from Eliot Wolf reflecting on how the draft played out and share their takeaways from both his comments and the Patriots' draft overall. They debate whether the draft gives fans reason to feel confident and discuss how Wolf’s role within the organization has evolved, possibly signaling a shift in leadership. (9:22) The guys react to Jaguars GM James Gladstone’s fiery draft rant, with Beetle calling it the weekend’s most electric press conference. They break down his aggressive move to trade up for Travis Hunter. Beetle raises the question—if New England were in that position, would they have made the same bold trade? (24:23) Zolak and Bertrand continue talking about the draft by discussing the Giants’ picks and sharing their overall impressions of the entire 2025 NFL Draft. They weigh in on how teams across the league fared and what trends stood out this year. (39:27) The guys react to Eliot Wolf revealing there was internal debate over selecting Kyle Williams at 69th overa

(00:00) The crew recaps the Celtics' Game 4 win over the Magic, highlighting Jayson Tatum's big performance and the team's physical play. McKone feels the Celtics should handle the series more easily, while Beetle calls Tuesday’s Game 5 a must-win to take control.  (6:37) Beetle says the Magic have controlled much of the first-round series, calling Game 4 a statement win for the Celtics after the frustrating Game 3 loss. He adds they could have swept the series, but now it’s become more difficult. The crew also breaks down Jaylen Brown’s performance over the last two games. (17:02) The guys discuss Bill Belichick’s CBS interview, focusing on his comments about not mentioning Robert Kraft in his book and the conflicting accounts of his departure from New England. They also touch on Jordon Hudson avoiding a question about how she and Belichick met. (29:14) The guys continue dissecting the CBS interview, zeroing in on Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson and questioning why both declined to answer

(00:00) Zolak says he loves the Patriots' 2025 draft overall and gives credit to Mike Vrabel for strong player evaluations. McKone points out they had a clear understanding of the roster holes they needed to fill. Beetle especially likes the selection of Trayvon Henderson, calling it a standout pick. (11:17) Zolak and Bertrand react to James Palmer calling the Patriots one of the big winners of the draft. They debate whether the team truly "won" the draft and continue praising the Trayvon Henderson pick. The conversation shifts to whether the Patriots have now laid a strong foundation for the future. (25:43) The guys react to the Shedeur Sanders prank call on draft day and discuss his unexpected slide to the 5th round. They question the Browns' decision to draft Sanders after already selecting Dillon Gabriel. They then talk about the current state and direction of Cleveland’s quarterback room.  (35:04) The guys explore Shedeur Sanders' options after his fall to the Browns in the 5th round. Beetle wonders if