Ordway, Merloni & Fauria airs weekdays 2-6 p.m. on WEEI. and features longtime Boston radio personality Glenn Ordway, former Red Sox infielder Lou Merloni and former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria.
The Ordway, Merloni & Fauria podcast is a must-listen for any Patriots fan or sports enthusiast. With a variety of perspectives and guests, the show offers a comprehensive look at the team and their performance. Fauria's personal experience as a former Patriot gives great insight, while Meg brings a unique angle to the discussions. Mr. Merloni adds depth to the conversations, making it a well-rounded show.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the absence of Ordway. Many listeners feel that he never added anything valuable to the discussions and often made stupid comments. Without him, the flow of the show feels much more natural and enjoyable. This has resulted in many fans committing to listening more frequently now that Ordway is no longer part of it.
Overall, this is a great show that features entertaining banter and lively debates between the trio. It's refreshing to hear different opinions and passionate arguments among them. However, one potential downside is that they don't solely focus on the Patriots. For those who are solely interested in football, receiving notifications or excitedly tuning in only to find episodes centered around other sports like Red Sox can be disappointing.
Moving forward from its minor drawback, The Ordway, Merloni & Fauria podcast remains highly recommended for avid sports talk radio fans. The hosts bring professional playing experience to their analysis and are skillfully orchestrated by "The Prince of Darkness" himself. Their in-depth breakdowns of New England sports provide granular details without losing touch with an Everyman perspective. Overall, it is an engaging and informative podcast that should not be missed by sports enthusiasts.
From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Meghan Ottolini is joined by MassLive's Karen Guregian to break down the challenges facing the Patriots as they head to New Orleans, how the team adjusts without Antonio Gibson, thoughts on Stefon Diggs, and more.
HR 1 - Expectations for Patriots vs. Saints | Will Belichick complete his first year at UNC? HR 2 - Three-Point Stance | Tom E. Curran joins the show HR 3 - Andrew Raycroft joins | How will the Celtics' offense look without Jayson Tatum? HR 4 - The Drive | The Patriots cannot underestimate the Saints
Hart and Fitzy break down what needs to happen for the Patriots to build on their great start. How will Mike Vrabel keep the team focused? Is Bill Belichick's time already running out at UNC? How did it get to this point so fast?
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted give their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Tom E. Curran has the Patriots going 10-3 before their bye week. He predicts a narrow victory for the Patriots in New Orleans, and likes what he sees from Stefon Diggs in terms of play and leadership.
Andrew Raycroft thinks we will see more structure from the Bruins under Marco Sturm. He also thinks Jeremy Swayman will improve after a full preseason with no contract disputes. The Celtics won their preseason opener, who will step up for the team without Jayson Tatum? The Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs by the Blue Jays.
Should UNC fire Bill Belichick? Will he survive the rest of the season? Ted Johnson thinks Stefon Diggs is taking on the Alex Bregman role for the Patriots.
Stefon Diggs says the team cannot get complacent after a big win in Buffalo. Ted Johnson compares the impact that Diggs is having to what Alex Bregman did for a young Red Sox team.
Bill Belichick and UNC both released statements last night after reports came out that the sides were discussing a buyout. Will he survive the rest of the season? Should UNC cut their losses?
The Celtics won their preseason debut, but how will the offense look without Tatum leading the way? The Yankees were eliminated by the Blue Jays, can the Jays win the World Series?
Former Bruins Goalie and NESN Analyst Andrew Raycroft joins WEEI Afternoons to recap the Bruins season opening win. The Bruins have to be better on both sides of the Power Play this season. Raycroft expects to see improvement from Jeremy Swayman this season. He also thinks the Bruins are still looking to add to their offense and scoring.
Tom E. Curran doubles down on his take that the Patriots should be 10-3 at their bye week. The team has to avoid injuries to their offense as depth is a concern. Stefon Diggs has proven that he is a capable number one receiver for the Patriots.
Hart is rooting for Marco Sturm and the Bruins, Fitzy thinks the Patriots offense would be dangerous if they add another playmaker, and Ted loves the Patriots' deep passing game.
Hart and Fitzy break down the latest news surrounding Bill Belichick and UNC. Do we have any sympathy for Belichick given how poorly his UNC tenure is going? How did it get to this point, and is it falling apart faster than we expected?
Hart and Fitzy break down what the Patriots need to do to capitalize on a weak schedule after a big win on Sunday Night against the Bills. How will Mike Vrabel keep the team focused? Stefon Diggs has emerged as a team leader.
The full WEEI Afternoon Show from 10/8/25 HR1 - Andy and Fitzy open today's show continuing to discuss the Patriots win in Buffalo, are the Pats going to live up to the lofty expectations that are now being placed on them? Can the Patriots win 10+ games and find themselves in a playoff game? Fitzy and Andy react live to the semi-breaking news that UNC brass is meeting to plan a Bill Belichick exit strategy that could include potential rules violations. Is Belichick tarnishing his legacy as the great coach in football history? HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Fitzy explains why the Saints, despite having just one win, should not be taken lightly by the Patriots. Ted weighs in on the latest report that UNC is looking into an exit strategy to end the Bill Belichick era. While Andy looks ahead to the Bruins season, and the $8-million dollar man between the pipes, explaining why he thinks the B's success, or lack thereof, hinges on Jeremy Swayman returning to form. The guys take a preliminary look at the Pats Week 6 matchup in the Big Easy, how do the Pats stack up against the Saints. Finally, ESPN's Senior NFL analyst joins the show to discuss what he saw from Drake Maye on Sunday, if the Patriots are built to live up to the new lofty expectations being placed on them, and more HR3 - Andy, Ted, and Fitzy kick off the third hour of today's show discussing the Red Sox offseason. The guys are led by Dan Bahl in a Red Sox edition of Should They Stay or Should They Go discussing which Red Sox players they want to see return for the 2026 season. The guys preview tonight's Bruins season opener in the Nation's Capitol against the Caps. Are expectations for the Bruins too low this year? Who are some key players to look for as the Bruins enter the new era? Finally, the guys preview the Celtics first preseason game in Memphis HR4 - In today's edition of 'The Drive' the guys react to the continuingly developing story of Bill Belichick and University of North Carolina, with the latest reporting saying Belichick may be willing to trigger a buy-out in his contract, and more. Quiz with Stiz makes its triumphant return thanks to the demands of the listeners. Andy and Ted face off in a competition of 'Name that Patriot'. Stiz plays a clip of current and former Patriots, Andy and Ted are tasked with naming the player based on their voice alone. Finally, Stiz ran down the street for some post-work McDonalds and ran into quite the scene.
HR1 - Andy and Fitzy open today's show continuing to discuss the Patriots win in Buffalo, are the Pats going to live up to the lofty expectations that are now being placed on them? Can the Patriots win 10+ games and find themselves in a playoff game? Fitzy and Andy react live to the semi-breaking news that UNC brass is meeting to plan a Bill Belichick exit strategy that could include potential rules violations. Is Belichick tarnishing his legacy as the great coach in football history?
HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Fitzy explains why the Saints, despite having just one win, should not be taken lightly by the Patriots. Ted weighs in on the latest report that UNC is looking into an exit strategy to end the Bill Belichick era. While Andy looks ahead to the Bruins season, and the $8-million dollar man between the pipes, explaining why he thinks the B's success, or lack thereof, hinges on Jeremy Swayman returning to form. The guys take a preliminary look at the Pats Week 6 matchup in the Big Easy, how do the Pats stack up against the Saints. Finally, ESPN's Senior NFL analyst joins the show to discuss what he saw from Drake Maye on Sunday, if the Patriots are built to live up to the new lofty expectations being placed on them, and more
HR3 - Andy, Ted, and Fitzy kick off the third hour of today's show discussing the Red Sox offseason. The guys are led by Dan Bahl in a Red Sox edition of Should They Stay or Should They Go discussing which Red Sox players they want to see return for the 2026 season. The guys preview tonight's Bruins season opener in the Nation's Capitol against the Caps. Are expectations for the Bruins too low this year? Who are some key players to look for as the Bruins enter the new era? Finally, the guys preview the Celtics first preseason game in Memphis
HR4 - In today's edition of 'The Drive' the guys react to the continuingly developing story of Bill Belichick and University of North Carolina, with the latest reporting saying Belichick may be willing to trigger a buy-out in his contract, and more. Quiz with Stiz makes its triumphant return thanks to the demands of the listeners. Andy and Ted face off in a competition of 'Name that Patriot'. Stiz plays a clip of current and former Patriots, Andy and Ted are tasked with naming the player based on their voice alone. Finally, Stiz ran down the street for some post-work McDonalds and ran into quite the scene.
SEGMENT - Quiz with Stiz makes its triumphant return thanks to the demands of the listeners. Andy and Ted face off in a competition of 'Name that Patriot'. Stiz plays a clip of current and former Patriots, Andy and Ted are tasked with naming the player based on their voice alone.
SEGMENT - In today's edition of 'The Drive' the guys react to the continuingly developing story of Bill Belichick and University of North Carolina, with the latest reporting saying Belichick may be willing to trigger a buy-out in his contract, and more.
SEGMENT - The guys preview tonight's Bruins season opener in the Nation's Capitol against the Caps. Are expectations for the Bruins too low this year? Who are some key players to look for as the Bruins enter the new era?
SEGMENT - Andy, Ted, and Fitzy kick off the third hour of today's show discussing the Red Sox offseason. The guys are led by Dan Bahl in a Red Sox edition of Should They Stay or Should They Go discussing which Red Sox players they want to see return for the 2026 season.
SEGMENT - ESPN's Senior NFL analyst joins the show to discuss what he saw from Drake Maye on Sunday, if the Patriots are built to live up to the new lofty expectations being placed on them, and more
SEGMENT - In today's Three Point Stance: Fitzy explains why the Saints, despite having just one win, should not be taken lightly by the Patriots. Ted weighs in on the latest report that UNC is looking into an exit strategy to end the Bill Belichick era. While Andy looks ahead to the Bruins season, and the $8-million dollar man between the pipes, explaining why he thinks the B's success, or lack thereof, hinges on Jeremy Swayman returning to form.
SEGMENT - Fitzy and Andy react live to the semi-breaking news that UNC brass is meeting to plan a Bill Belichick exit strategy that could include potential rules violations. Is Belichick tarnishing his legacy as the great coach in football history?
SEGMENT - Andy and Fitzy open today's show continuing to discuss the Patriots win in Buffalo, are the Pats going to live up to the lofty expectations that are now being placed on them? Can the Patriots win 10+ games and find themselves in a playoff game?
From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Patriots quarterback Drake Maye joins Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens after leading the Pats to a massive upset win over the Buffalo Bills. The guys discuss Maye's connection with Stefon Diggs, Mike Vrabel's approach in the locker room, his first career game-winning drive, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HR 1 - NFL Analysts continue to buy into the Drake Maye hype | Mark Schlereth joins HR 2 - Three-Point Stance | Ted Talk HR 3 - Who deserves credit for the Patriots' strong start? | Brian Hoyer joins HR 4 - The Drive | Belichick trouble at UNC, again
Hart and Fitzy react to more NFL Analysts hopping on the Drake Maye hype train. Can Maye remain consistent against bad teams? Mark Schlereth thinks Mike Vrabel has brought out the best in Drake Maye, and he is all in on the hype.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted present their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Ted breaks down his takeaways from Patriots vs. Bills. Drake Maye's success looks effortless. The defense is steadily improving.
Does MIke Vrabel or Drake Maye deserve more credit for the Patriots 3-2 start? Brian Hoyer sees Mike Vrabel as a player's coach. He also sees Maye's confidence growing, and Stefon Diggs' on-field leadership showing.
How many NFL Quarterbacks would you take over Drake Maye? UNC was smoked by Clemson, and now Bill Belichick is telling parents of his players not to approach him.
After getting crushed by Clemson last weekend, reports are out that Bill Belichick is telling parents of his players not to approach him. When will enough be enough for UNC given how poorly his first season has gone?
Are the Patriots too high or too low on the weekly NFL Power Rankings? We revisit quotes from interviews with Mark Schlereth and Brian Hoyer from earlier in the show.
Brian Hoyer sees Drake Maye's confidence growing each week. He also sees Stefon Diggs show his leadership with his on-field play. He believes the Patriots should be able to handle business against the Saints, but they can't get complacent.
Does Mike Vrabel or Drake Maye deserve more credit for the Patriots' start? Vrabel put the pieces in place for Maye's development, but Maye has executed better than anyone could have expected.
Ted Johnson breaks down his thoughts on a huge win for the Patriots. Drake Maye's success looks effortless. Stefon Diggs has become his go-to guy. The pass rush has excelled, and the Linebackers are improving.
Hart is excited for the Red Sox' offseason, Fitzy is all in on the Blue Jays as they look to sweep the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS tonight, and Ted thinks UNC should buy out the rest of Bill Belichick's contract.
Mark Schlereth believes that Mike Vrabel has proven he is a great head coach. Drake Maye looks incredible in year two, and Schlereth is buying into the hype. He also mentions how good the Patriots' offensive line has played.
Hart and Fitzy react to many NFL Analysts buying into Drake Maye's hype. Can Maye remain consistent against bad teams? Josh McDaniels has reinvented the Patriots' offense.
The best reactions to the Patriots' Week 5 win over the Bills from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons.
Topics discussed: What stood out in Drake Maye's masterful performance in Buffalo // Motivated Stefon Diggs continues resurgence as Patriots' No. 1 WR option // Pats' PR/CB Marcus Jones recaps his strong defensive performance vs. Bills // Patriots' QB Drake Maye on the importance of Stefon Diggs to the 2025 team // A long-time Drake Maye acquaintance shares insights into Maye's personality // Has Drake Maye's hot streak changed your expectations for the 2025 team? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Pick-Six Week 6 recap + much more!
Hour 1 - Hart and Fitzy get the show started by looking at what the Patriots did well on offense in their primetime win. The connection between Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs was key.
Hour 2 - Hart and Fitzy are joined by Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones following his great performance on defense. They also get to the three point stance following Sunday's win.
Hour 3 - Drake Maye joins the crew to talk about Sunday night's win. Hart and Fitzy dive into his responses, as well as how he is received by the New England faithful.
Topics discussed: The Drive: Maye is a top __ QB + Marcus Jones on Pats' defensive growth // Afternoons Pick-Six: Recapping our horrid performance picking Week 5 games // Odds and Ends: Bill Belichick furthers his feud with the Patriots
On today's edition of The Drive, Hart and Fitzy discuss whether Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs are establishing themselves as top NFL players at their positions in 2025, and they hear from Marcus Jones, who described what's led to his success on defense so far this season.
Segment - The crew looks at Stefon Diggs as a number one option. He was clearly Maye's go-to guy down the stretch in Buffalo. Will this continue throughout the season?
Segment - Drake Maye is often straightforward during his interviews. Does he need to have an outgoing personality to stand out as a Patriots fan favorite?
Segment - Patriots QB Drake Maye joins Hart and Fitzy to break down what happened in week 5 against the Bills. He capped off the win with a game-sealing fourth quarter drive.
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