Podcast of the Saturday show, Gasper & Murray on The Sports Hub, with hosts Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe and Big Jim Murray from afternoons with Felger & Mazz.
The Gasper & Murray Podcast is hands down the best duo in Boston sports talk. With Christopher Gasper and Murray as the hosts, this show is a powerhouse of entertainment and insight. While it may only air once per week on a Saturday from 11-2, and that's only if Murray feels like it, when they do get together, it's like lightning in a bottle. The chemistry between Gasper and Murray is undeniable, making for a great, great show that I hope continues for many years to come.
One of the best aspects of The Gasper & Murray Podcast is the sheer entertainment value they bring to every episode. These two hosts are funny, smart, and to the point. It feels like listening to your friends talking about sports. Their banter is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish. Additionally, their insights into the world of Boston sports are spot-on and provide a fresh perspective on current events. Whether it's discussing the recent success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or diving into deep analysis of the Celtics, Gasper and Murray always deliver compelling content.
The downside to The Gasper & Murray Podcast is its limited availability. As mentioned before, it airs only once per week on Saturdays for a few hours. This can be frustrating for fans who crave more content or who live in different time zones where catching the show live isn't feasible. Additionally, the lack of consistency with Murray's participation can be disappointing for listeners who enjoy his contributions to the podcast. It would be great if they could expand their schedule or find other ways to make their content more accessible and consistent.
In conclusion, The Gasper & Murray Podcast is an outstanding show that deserves all the respect it can get. Despite its limited availability, this podcast delivers top-notch entertainment and insightful sports commentary that sets it apart from other sports radio programs. With Christopher Gasper and Murray at the helm, there's never a dull moment, and I'm eagerly looking forward to many more years of their dynamic discussions. Fire them cannons, and may this review find Gasper and Murray well!
(0:00) Stefon Diggs missing OTAs (10:21) Drake Maye's play at OTAs (21:22) Pats offensive outlook (34:51) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Sorting through Celtics offseason possibilities with Brian Robb of MassLive (16:16) Red Sox struggles amid injuries (28:56) Should Rafael Devers be playing in the field? (40:41) Red Sox on Apple TV
(0:00) Gasper & Murray begin the final hour of the show describing how they would blow up the Celtics roster, with the expectation that next year the team's roster will look different. (13:26) With the Patriots schedule being released earlier this week, Gasper & Murray break down how the Patriots can improve their win total from 4 wins to double-digit wins. Will Drake Maye take a step forward in year two of his development or is he due for a sophomore slump? (25:35) One-time Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy just got paid, as the 49ers extend him. Gasper & Murray react to the Purdy extension. Murray is vehemently opposed to the signing. (37:47) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Chris Gasper and Jim Murray start off the show by reacting to the Celtics falling to the Knicks in their playoff series. (12:54) Questioning where the Celtics failed the most in the playoffs. (22:03) Reacting to Cooper Flagg meeting with the Celtics at the trade deadline. (36:06) Discussing another Red Sox loss where the team played poorly late in the game.
(0:00) The guys preview Game 3 (25:35) Is Jordon Hudson the worst person ever and who is a proper comparison (39:47) 5 questions for Chris that have nothing to do with sports
(0:00) Gasper and Murray start the show with Rafael Devers telling Red Sox managment that he will not be moving over to play 1st base (12:45) The disconnect between Devers and management (23:39) Craig Breslow's role in this mess between Devers and management (38:34) Callers and more
(0:00) Bruins offseason thoughts including coaching options (8:40) Who will Red Sox turn to at 1B with Casas out? (21:25) More Pats and Red Sox thoughts (31:24) Five Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Chris Gasper and Jim Murray react to Triston Casas’ injury and discuss how it affects the Red Sox. (10:46) Discussing first base replacements for the Red Sox (26:39) Reviewing the Patriots draft class. (36:39) Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson CBS interview fallout
(0:00) Alex Barth on NFL Draft (19.39) More Pats draft reaction (27:26) A testy Bruins press conference (37:02) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Pats draft reaction from first 2 days of picks (10:53) Assessing Will Campbell draft pick (23:40) Pats front office decision making (31:37) Shedeur Sanders slide
(0:00) Big Jim starts the show solo giving a rant on the historical reenactments that have been going on in Lexington(13:34) Gasper joins in for Patriots draft talk(33:23) Is Abdul Carter a real shot at #4 for the Patriots
(0:00) Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe and Jim Murray begin the third hour of the show speculating on what the Patriots will do at the #4 spot. Latest on Abdul Carter's draft stock falling, Will Campbell and more. (13:01) Gasper & Murray continue to discuss Patriots offseason after reacting to Mike Vrabel's speech that was scrubbed by Patriots social media. (23:32) Gasper & Murray go against the nerds and push back against MLB analytics. (42:16) 5 Questions with Chris Gasper featuring talk of audience participation at the movie theatres, Coachella and stupid self-inflicted injuries. (53:59) Gasper & Murray round out an extended show by going to the phone lines. Story time involving towing companies, a topic from earlier in the show.
(0:00) Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe and Jim Murray open up the show with a breakdown of the Red Sox 11-1 loss at the hands of the lowly Chicago White Sox. (13:43) Gasper & Murray re-hash comments made by Jim Rice on the Red Sox hitting approach, as the Red Sox hitting struggles continue. (23:01) Gasper & Murray break down Triston Casas' horrible game yesterday and his struggles to start the season. (34:58) More analysis from the Red Sox-White Sox game. Red Sox commit 5 errors and lead the MLB with 19 errors.
(0:00) Reaction to the Red Sox start to season (10:35) Shot in the Barth draft game with Alex Barth (20:30) More NFL Draft talk (34:37) 5 Questions with Barth
(0:00) Joe Milton trade analysis (11:17) How will Drake Maye integrate with Josh McDaniels (20:40) Is Will Campbell right option for Pats at 4? (36:06) more Pats draft thoughts
(0:00) Stefon Diggs signing (9:16) More Diggs thoughts (20:14) Pats draft outlook (34:21) Five Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Rafael Devers is having a rough start (15:30) How have Red Sox looked to start the year? (26:02) Reflecting on Mookie Betts trade amid his terrific start (37:18) more Sox thoughts
(0:00) Stefon Diggs visit to Foxboro thoughts (12:13) Red Sox spring training takeaways (24:00) More Pats and Celtics thoughts (36:00) 5 Questions with Joe Murray
(0:00) NCAA Tournament thoughts including the Calipari/Pitino rivalry (13:56) Favorite food at Kelly's Roast Beef (25:39) Celtics vs. Cavs and ownership sale thoughts (36:23) Thoughts on George Foreman's life after he passed away Friday
Chris Gasper and Jim Murray start the program discussing the Patriots free agent signings this past weekThe Patriots held a press conference this past Thursday to pat themselves on the back for their free agent signingReports are coming out that the Pats were willing to spend up to 30 million for WR Chris GodwinCallers give their opinions on the Patriots moves so far
Big Jim and Alex Barth, filling in for Gasper, start the second hour with more information on the Bruins trading Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers Why arent the Patriots not more involved with some of the moves going on around the league 5 Questions for Alex Barth that have nothing to do with sports
Big Jim and Alex Barth, filling in for Gasper, give their reactions to the Bruins trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers Should Don Sweeney be the one to rebuild the franchise? NFL free agency starts up this week and is DK Metcalf on his way to New England? Callers and more
(0:00) More Celtics thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive (9:30) Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub talks NFL combine (25:00) Pats offseason thoughts
(0:00) NFL combine reaction (15:00) Pats front office input (30:00) Who should Pats take at No. 4? (43:00) Bill Belichick and UNC on Hard Knocks
(0:00) Red Sox drama after Alex Bregman signing (12:07) Chris Forsberg calls in on Celtics City premiere (28:03) More Red Sox and Pats thoughts (36:30) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) 4 Nations reaction (15:50) Jordan Binnington's big gae (28:55) USA vs. Canada (42:01) Should Bruins go after Tkachuk?
(0:00) Evaluating All-Star games (14:00) More Alex Bregman thoughts (30:00) Red Sox and Pats calls (39:00) Five Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Leftover Super Bowl thoughts (15:02) Assessing Mahomes Super Bowl play and legacy (26:34) Alex Bregman signing reaction (40:14) More Pats and Red Sox thoughts
(0:00) Who has edge in Super Bowl? (11:29) Pats Mike Vrabel hire (25:05) Are Pats fans overconfident in new coaching staff? (33:37) more Pats offseason thoughts
(0:00) Super Bowl thoughts (14:15) Pats vs. Chiefs dynasty (24:58) Brady vs. Mahomes legacy (35:36) More Super Bowl thoughts
(0:00) Super Bowl week in New Orleans (13:08) Bill Belichick suggest renaming Lombardi trophy (25:20) more NFL thoughts (37:17) Five Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Thoughts on Super Bowl matchup and Chiefs fatigue (14:00) Drake Maye's reaction to Josh McDaniels hire (25:00) Depth of NFL Draft (35:00) How Mike Vrabel is working with Pats front office
(0:00) Will Chiefs match Pats dynasty? (16:20) Thoughts on Josh McDaniels hire as OC (27:40) Jayden Daniels rookie impact with Commanders
(0:00) Fall out of Jerod Mayo's firing (16:28) What are Mike Vrabel's contract demands? (25:17) What type of coach would Mike Vrabel be? (41:53) Wildcard weekend thoughts
(0:00) Gasper & Murray break down the standout rookie season by Quarterback, Drake Maye. Murray articulates the point of Drake Maye making the Patriots' potential head coaching vacancy an attractive destination - in terms of an NFL landing spot for a premier head coaching candidate. (12:16) Mike Vrabel seems to be the Number 1 head coaching candidate available. Gasper & Murray pose the scenario of: "What if the Patriots were to lose out on Mike Vrabel, as a coaching candidate, to another NFL team?" (21:32) Devin McCourty makes some comments with Kay Adams regarding Jerod Mayo and the Patriots' coaching staff coaching for their own individual betterment, not for the bigger picture of the future Patriots. Gasper & Murray break McCourty's comments down. To the callers. (37:21) 5 Questions with Chris Gasper.
(0:00) Chris Gasper & Jim Murray are in-studio for their first show of the 2025 year. The begin the show recapping the Week 17 debacle versus the Los Angeles Chargers. (13:52) What should the Patriots approach be to their Week 18 matchup against the Buffalo Bills - a team locked in to the #2 seed in the AFC. (23:58) Gasper & Murray break down comments made by Tom Pelissero, on Rich Eisen Show. Does Kraft have what it takes to move on from Jerod Mayo after grooming him for the head coaching position post-Bill Belichick era. (39:06) Callers on everything Patriots. Gasper proclaims that the Patriots chemistry is that of a losing mix.
(0:00) Pats outlok for final three games (11:13) Bill Belichick on Pats (21:15) More calls on the Pats and NBA (34:50) Five Questions with Gasper
(0:00) What is future of Pats coaching staff? (12:00) Mike Vrabel an option for Pats? (23:00) Future of Van Pelt and Mayo (35:00 Mayo's comments to the media
(0:00) Reacting to reports Bill Belichick called Jets about a job in recent weeks (13:30) Red Sox trade reaction (28:00) More Red Sox and Pats thoughts (37:00) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Reaction to Bill Belichick taking the Carolina job (18:00) Will Belichick be able to develop players in college? (26:00) Belichick's press conference remarks (35:00) Jerod Mayo's future with Pats
(0:00) Gasper and Murray start off the second hour asking if the Red Sox are serious about their pursuit of top free agent Juan Soto (13:00) Bob Kraft denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 13th straight year (30:00) The guys preview Week 12 in the NFL (36:00) 5 Questions for Chris Gasper that have nothing to do with sports
(0:00) Gasper and Murray start today's show with their criticism of the Patriots following their loss to the LA Rams (15:00) Patriots Offensive Coordinator Alex Van Pelt using Marcus Jones on offense after text message (30:00) Gasper and Murray preview the Patriots next game against the Miami Dolphins (45:00) Callers give their thoughts on various topics
(0:00) Reaction to Paul-Tyson fight on Netflix and Tyquan Thornton release (14:00) Are Pats looking for a new OC for next year? (23:00) Jon Gruden is on high Drake Maye (34:00) Could Pats beat Rams?
(0:00) Red Sox offseason moves (13:00) Jason Goff joins the show to talk Pats-Bears (26:00) More Pats and Red Sox thoughts (36:00) Five questions with Gasper
(0:00) Pats talent issues (13:45) How much will Pats play youth? (24:00) Patriots claim Yannick Ngakoue (33:30) Caleb WIlliams vs. Drake maye
(0:00) Pats-Titans preview (10:30) What would be Pats success for rest of year? (21:30) Reacting to Yankees meltdown in Game 5 of World Series (32:50) Bruins struggles to start the year
(0:00) Assessing Jerod Mayo's performance (11:30) more World Series thoughts (25:00) Pats thoughts (34:00) 5 Questions with Gasper
(0:00) Reacting to Freddie Freeman's walkoff homer (13:30) Mayo calls Pats soft fallout (21:00) Aaron Boone's mismanagement in World Series (35:00) Assessing Drake Maye's play so far
(0:00) Gasper and Murray start off the final hour of the show by discussing the championship series going on in the MLB. (15:04) Gasper recounts what Belichick wanted to happen when he walked away from the Patriots. (25:06) Discussing Jerry Jones threatening a radio host in Dallas. (35:34) 5 Questions that have nothing to do with sports with Chris Gasper
(0:00) Gasper and Murray open up the second hour of the program by reacting to Kraft's recent comments on the Breakfast Club. (13:04) Gasper and Murray discuss how the Patriots are handling Drake Maye's knee injury. (23:19) Discussing the issues when it comes to officiating in the NFL. (36:23) Update to the Christian Barmore's traffic stop situation.
(0:00) Chris Gasper and Jim Murray start off the first hour of Gasper & Murray by questioning if Belichick is the person to blame for the state of the Patriots roster. (12:48) Reacting to Mike Lombardi bashing Jerod Mayo and the Patriots. (21:47) Recapping Drake Maye's first start last weekend against the Texans. (33:56) Discussing what changes Mayo might make in the Patriots lineup.