Boston Balling

High school student Zuri Ferguson of Attleboro, MA just came home from Paris after representing Trinidad and Tobago in the 2024 Olympics for swimming in the 100-meter backstroke. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Zuri as she shares her story.

As we continue to bask in the glory of the Boston Celtics claiming banner 18 last week, it's a party here on Boston Balling! Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Noa Dalzell, Celtics reporter for Celtics Blog, to discuss all the biggest moments from the historic championship run, as well as what to expect from the draft and the offseason.

As we approach the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the brand new hockey team in Boston is locked in on trying to make the postseason, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jake Zimmer, PA announcer for the Boston Bruins and PWHL Boston, to discuss how both teams are looking as they head into crunch time.

Many young kids strive to be competitive baseball players, but a lot of them don't make it to where they wanna be. On today's show, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jimmy Sullivan, Northeastern University baseball catcher, to discuss his journey and the experience of playing a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in February.

Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Christian Arcand, host and producer for WEEI, to discuss the trade deadline that the Boston Celtics had, and upcoming expectations for the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots.

Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Meredith Gorman, reporter/host for NESN, to discuss the new era for the New England Patriots, what they might do with their #1 pick in this year's NFL draft, and what's ahead for the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

On today's show, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Justin Turpin, Celtics writer and Digital Content Producer for WEEI, to discuss the dominant season the team is having, the upcoming trade deadline, the abrupt coaching change in Milwaukee, and more!

Bill Belichick is out as Head Coach and General Manager of the New England Patriots, and former Inside Linebackers Coach Jerod Mayo is in. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by returning guest Courtney Harden, host of The Real Deal Podcast, to talk about what things will look like in New England, and who the Boston Celtics should look out for in the NBA Eastern Conference.

Patriots football is officially back, and host Gabby Hurlbut is super excited. She is joined by guest Nick Cattles, co-host of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media and former radio host for WEEI, to discuss expectations for Mac Jones and New England as the season begins on Sunday.

The Celtics locked up Jaylen Brown to a super max contract, making it the richest contract in NBA history. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Cameron Tabatabaie, writer for Celtics Wire and USA Today and host of the Celtics Lab podcast, to discuss the contract and other Celtics offseason moves.

Andrew Quattrin grew up in Canada playing the sport of rugby. Now, as a successful forward for the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby, he is headed to the championship game this weekend in Chicago. Andrew joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his rugby journey and what it's like to be playing the sport professionally.

Madison, CT native Bruce Beebe has completed 25 consecutive Boston marathons, earning him a spot in the Quarter Century Club so he no longer has to qualify to compete in the race again. Bruce joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his running journey and what it's like to race in the biggest marathon in the world. 

What should the remainder of the offseason look like for the Celtics after falling to the Heat in the ECF? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jack Simone, writer for Celtics Blog and host of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast, to talk about what went wrong in the postseason and what they should prioritize this summer.

I have some big news! Check out this week's episode of Boston Balling to find out what it is and what it means for the show!

After making history as the best regular season team, the Bruins fell apart in the first round of the playoffs. What happened and where do they go from here? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Anthony Kwetkowski, founder of Bruins Network, to dive into the playoff series and discuss what they should do with the offseason.

Back in the ECF babyyyy!! Can the Celtics finish the job this year? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jared Zero, Celtics writer for Celtics Blog, to break down the first two rounds of the playoffs and what the Cs have to do in order to get those rings this year.

The Patriots always surprise us in some way during the NFL draft. How do you feel about their 2023 picks? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Phil Perry, Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston, to break down the picks and what they should do with the rest of the offseason.

The NFL draft has finally arrived! Who should the Pats take? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Kevin Borrelli, co-host of the Patriots 300 Level Podcast, to discuss the team's needs heading into the event.

Now that we're a couple weeks into baseball season, have the Red Sox met your expectations so far? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Chris Henrique, founder of Beyond the Monster, to discuss the season so far and what to expect moving forward.

The Boston Glory is a professional ultimate frisbee team in the AUDL. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by current player Ray Tetreault to talk about the team and what makes ultimate such an exciting sport!

Josh Ockimey worked his way up through the ranks as a first baseman in the Red Sox organization, recently making the decision to retire. He is now on a different track as a Scouting Associate for the team that gave him his shot. He joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball story and the transition into scouting.

Opening Day is finally here!! Who's excited?? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Christopher Smith, Red Sox reporter for masslive.com, to discuss the off-season, spring training and what the Opening Day roster looks like.

Happy March Madness!! As a diehard UConn fan, you know I couldn't go without talking about it. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jared Kotler, host of the CT Scoreboard podcast, to discuss all the craziness that's already taken place in the bracket and give some of our Sweet 16 picks.

The Bruins are having such a fun season this year and they added at the trade deadline to make them even better. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Bridgette Proulx, Bruins writer and Red Sox producer for WEEI, as well as college hockey play-by-play broadcaster for NESN and ESPN, to discuss the deadline moves and what the playoffs may look like.

Matt Donlan is a Connecticut native who grew up loving all things baseball. He played college ball at Stonehill before transferring to UConn, and signed with the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The lifelong Red Sox fan joins host Gabby Hurlbut to share his baseball story and some of the things he's learned along the way.

There's a lot going on in the Boston sports scene, between baseball returning and two winter teams currently at the top of their respective sports. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Mike Lynch, sports anchor for WCBV Channel 5 in Boston, to discuss his career path and everything Boston.

The NHL trade deadline is almost upon us, and the Bruins could definitely use a couple improvements. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by the hosts of the Brews and Bruins podcast to discuss it all!

The NBA trade deadline is officially past us, and the Celtics addressed a major need. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jake Issenberg, co-host of the First To The Floor Celtics podcast, to discuss the trade and some other moves across the league.

The NFL salary cap can be a bit hard to understand, and the Patriots have some money they could spend this offseason. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Miguel Benzan, main media source for all things Patriots salary cap and owner of PatsCap.com, to help explain the salary cap and what the Patriots could do this offseason.

The Red Sox FINALLY extended Rafael Devers to the biggest contract in Red Sox history, but with Trevor Story's recent surgery that will cause him to miss time, there are still a lot of holes to fill this offseason. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Ed Hand, lead social media specialist for Sox Prospects and free agency analyst for Rob Bradford's Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, to discuss it all.

The Red Sox have added a couple more players the last couple weeks, but they still have so many more areas to address before the season starts. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jen McCaffrey, Red Sox writer for The Athletic, to break down the current situation.

The Celtics are having offensive struggles, and the Patriots had a game finish that was more wild than anything I've ever seen. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by John Zannis, President of CLNS Media, to discuss both teams.

The offseason so far hasn't been what Red Sox fans have hoped for. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Bill Koch, Red Sox writer for the Providence Journal, to discuss the departure of Xander Bogaerts and the rest of the team's free agency moves.

Connecticut native Colton Bender grew up a Red Sox fan. In 2021, he was drafted as a catcher to the Padres system. He joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball journey and why the Red Sox are so close to his heart.

Acacia Clement grew up around horses and eventually developed a passion for horse racing. The former Miss Connecticut who now hosts America's Day at the Races on Fox Sports joins host Gabby Hurlbut to shed light on the sport of horse racing and discuss her broadcasting career.

The Patriots are coming off of their bye week and have a matchup with the Jets this Sunday. Host Gabby Hurlbut sits down with guest Adam Kurkjian, reporter for the Boston Herald and host of the Patriots All-22 podcast on CLNS Media, to discuss the trade deadline and take a look ahead to New England's second half of the season.

Red Sox outfield prospect Tyler Dearden has quickly made his way up to the AA Portland Sea Dogs. He sits down with host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball career and how he got to where he is.

The Patriots are sitting at 3-4 and Mac Jones just returned from an ankle injury. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Joe Murray, Patriots postgame host on 98.5 The Sports Hub, discuss if Jones or backup QB Bailey Zappe is the key to the Patriots success the rest of the season, and discuss our thoughts on the season so far through the first 7 weeks.

The NBA is finally here and the Celtics are heading into the season with a new head coach and a few new faces on the roster. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Justin Quinn, managing editor of The Celtics Wire, discuss the season opener on Tuesday night and what to expect this season.

The NHL season is officially underway and the Bruins took down the Capitals in their first game of the season, 5-2. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Ian Glendon and Chris Blackey, the hosts of the Big Bad Bruins podcast, to break down Wednesday's game and look ahead to the season.

Rugby is a sport that's growing in the U.S. Guest Alex Magleby, CEO of the New England Free Jacks Major League Rugby team in Boston, joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss what makes rugby such a rewarding sport and how the Free Jacks were founded.

It's difficult for baseball players to navigate their way to the MLB. There are a lot of stops and adjustments they need to make along the way. Portland Sea Dogs first baseman Niko Kavadas has been quickly moving his way up within the Red Sox organization, so he sits down with host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball journey.

NFL preseason has wrapped up and the Patriots are in full swing to start the season. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Jerry Thornton, host of the Do Your Pod podcast on Barstool Sports, break down the preseason and make our predictions for this year.

It's been awhile since I've talked hockey! How do you feel about the Bruins offseason? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Matt Porter, Bruins writer for the Boston Globe, to break down the offseason moves and what they mean for Boston.

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro went from Division III Ithaca College to MLB. The former Bomber joins host Gabby Hurlbut (fellow Ithaca grad) to discuss his baseball career, what it was like playing at Fenway Park for the first time this past weekend, and what it feels like to be part of such a historic rivalry. 

The Patriots play their first preseason game tonight against the Giants after what seemed to be a long offseason. What should we expect from this team this year? Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Jim McBride, Patriots reporter for the Boston Globe, discuss training camp and our expectations for the upcoming season.

We are officially past the MLB trade deadline, and the Red Sox made some intriguing moves. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guests Job Goddard and Charlie Smith, hosts of the Bastards of Boston Baseball podcast, dive into all the moves and what's to come for the rest of the season.

The biggest talk around the NBA right now is whether Kevin Durant will get traded this off-season. The Celtics have recently been rumored to be interested in a trade for the superstar. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest John Karalis, host of the Locked On Celtics podcast and reporter for Boston Sports Journal, share our thoughts on a potential trade and discuss the Celtics off-season moves so far.

It's now the halfway point in the MLB season and the Red Sox have had a rough go. How should they approach the upcoming trade deadline? Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Matt McCarthy, baseball show host for 98.5 The Sports Hub, discuss the season so far and what we hope to see from the Red Sox in the next couple weeks.

The sports media industry can come with many challenges. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Shukri Wrights, play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN+ and on-air host for 91.5 WMFO, to discuss his career path and the obstacles he faced on his journey to become a successful sports broadcaster.

The NBA draft is over and teams are ready to enter free agency on Thursday. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Courtney Harden, host of The Real Deal podcast, break down the draft and discuss the offseason and big free agent storylines to keep an eye on.