Patriots Off Topic

Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater joins Angelique Fiske to talk about the Slater Family Foundation's inaugural Community Jamboree on Aug. 7 in Providence. Slater also shares why he stays off social media, what Patriots taught him how to be a leader and why Rhode Island is a special place for his family.

Deatrich Wise Jr. joins Angelique Fiske in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Wise talks about mental health in the pandemic, breaking the stigma for athletes and how to check in on those you love who might be struggling. If you are someone you know is in need of help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 800-273-8255.

Pro Football Hall of Fame and Emmy-award-winning analyst Andrea Kremer joins Angelique Fiske to reflect on her career, making history with Hannah Storm as the first all-female broadcast booth to cover the NFL and empowering the next generation of storytellers and journalists.

In Sam “Bam” Cunningham’s University of Southern California debut, he ran for 135 yards and scored two touchdowns against Alabama. It was Sept. 12, 1970, and when USC defeated Alabama 42-21, it was more than a victory. USC was integrated, and Alabama’s team was all white. Cunningham’s performance is credited with changing public perception, pushing Alabama to integrate the following season. More than 50 years later, Cunningham revisits that game, its legacy that continues to grow and sports as an agent for real change.

Now that the 2020 NFL season is officially over, we’re hitting pause to reflect on the Patriots who were up for awards at the 10th annual NFL Honors – Matthew Slater, Joe Cardona and Devin McCourty. Ultimately, no Patriot walked away with an award, but they still deserve recognition for the work they have done throughout their careers. So we’re diving in to why they were nominated in the first place. Then, we hear from healthcare heroes from across New England who were surprised with an all-expense paid trip to Super Bowl LV on the Patriots team plane.

Every year, the NFL encourages players to participate in My Cause, My Cleats to highlight issues that matter most to them. On this special episode of Do Your Part, we hear from Devin McCourty, J.J. Taylor, Shilique Calhoun and Berj Najarian about their cleats and the organizations they’ve chosen to represent. Calhoun shines a light on mental health. Najarian, the Patriots director of football/head coach administration, shares his deeply personal ties to Armenia Fund. Taylor represents “Stomp Out Bullying,” and McCourty takes his family’s tragic loss of their daughter, Mia, to try and give other grieving families hope. And don’t forget to vote for Devin McCourty in the Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge by Tweeting “#WPMOYChallenge + McCourty.

Brandon Copeland is a University of Pennsylvania professor, a philanthropist, an entrepreneur, a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and, oh yeah, a Patriots linebacker. On this episode of Do Your Part, Brandon talks to Angelique about developing his college course, his Beyond the Basics Foundation and what it means to be “an athlete and.”

On this episode of Do Your Part, Lawrence Guy talks about living with learning difficulties and what the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation has planned for Thanksgiving.  He also opens up about his grandfather, Addeliar D. Guy III, the first African-American judge on the state court bench in Nevada and his legacy.

In the first episode of Do Your Part, Devin and Jason McCourty virtually join Patriots.com Lifestyle Editor Angelique Fiske to share their path to becoming philanthropists and advocates, offer advice to those starting out their own journey in giving back and what they hope their legacy will be when their football days are done.

Do Your Part is an official Patriots podcast for players to dive into the issues and causes they are passionate about off the football field. From criminal justice reform to encouraging voting, Do Your Part will be a home to important and honest conversations with your favorite Patriots players.

Do Your Part is an official Patriots podcast for players to dive into the issues and causes they are passionate about off the football field. From criminal justice reform to encouraging voting, Do Your Part will be a home to important and honest conversations with your favorite Patriots players.

Duron Harmon is back again for an offseason episode before he goes on a Disney cruise with his family. We talk about the surprising show he recently finished watching and play a game about his teammates. Then Angelique and Mackenzie talk about everything that's been going on so far this offseason.

In honor of Drew Bledsoe's birthday on Feb. 14, we're revisiting our conversation with the Patriots Hall of Famer. Drew was in Foxborough ahead of the Patriots season opener in September, and he joined Patriots Off Topic in studio to talk about his wine business, being back in town and much more. Check out more episodes of Patriots Off Topic on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more.

Danny Shelton joins the Off Topic crew to talk about his time as a high school wrestler, becoming a father and how his adopting his dogs helped him change, grow and heal during a difficult time in his life. We also hear from 2019 World Cup Champions Alyssa Naeher and Samantha Mewis.

The Patriots 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Kyle Van Noy joins the Off Topic crew to talk about the honor. Bachelor and Patriots Nations' own Kevin Wendt phones in from Toronto to talk about how he became a Patriots fan.

In a jam-packed episode, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model, host and former New England Patriots cheerleader Camille Kostek joins Angelique and Mackenzie to talk about working for your dreams, her 'Own It' college tour and her time as a cheerleader. Country band LANCO also stops by before performing at the Patriots Salute to Service game, and then Ted Karras, Angelique and Mackenzie give their latest 'Ted Takes.'

Long snapper and Naval Lieutenant Joe Cardona joins Mackenzie and Angelique to talk about his recent promotion, 'Top Gun,' and his avid LinkedIn use. Mackenzie also catches up with Old Dominion and how they are the Patriots 'good luck charm.'

Lawrence Guy joins Angelique and Mackenzie in the studio to talk about his favorite super heroes, the best awful movies and how Patriots fans should spend the bye week. Then the Off Topic crew discusses a cool fan moment with Matthew Slater, recent events in the community and, as always, their choices for Game Ball.

Angelique and Mackenzie talk Monday Night Football, Julian Edelman's impressive "Star Wars" impression and more. Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore and country band, LoCash also stop by the studio for interviews.

Angelique and Mackenzie recap the short week before the Patriots Crucial Catch game on Thursday Night Football. Later, they are joined by Patriots cheerleaders Alex and Caitrin to talk about the squad, game days and balancing cheerleading with their other jobs.

Patriots Off Topic's Senior Spooky Coresponent Brandon Bolden joins Angelique and Mackenzie to talk about his love for scary movies, ghostly encounters and his favorite cartoons.

Ted Karras joins Angelique and Mackenzie in the studio as a co-host this week, and they share their unpopular opinions, or 'Ted Takes.'

Angelique and Mackenzie recap a week full of Patriots events in the community, a trip to Miami and a new video feature on Patriots.com. Then Phillip Dorsett II stops by the studio.

Angelique and Mackenzie talk about the banner ceremony, the newest and goodest member of the field crew and moments in the community. Then Drew Bledsoe stops by to talk about his wine business, being back in Foxborough and more.

Angelique and Mackenzie talk about banner week, new Patriots documentaries and more. James White also joins to talk Sweet Feet Fridays, his upcoming event and life as a soon-to-be father.

Angelique and Mackenzie talk about Kyle Van Noy's community service award, Tom Brady's epic hat and more. Then they catch up with the one and only Rob Gronkowski.

Angelique and Mackenzie talk about the Game Face Challenge, Malcolm Mitchell’s short film and the Bed Zone Bash at Gillette Stadium. Then Deatrich Wise Jr. explains how he almost missed his own wedding and getting starstruck at the ESPYs.

On this episode of Patriots Off Topic, Angelique and Mackenzie talk to David Andrews about his dogs, country music and Touchdown in Israel. Shaq Mason also joins the fun from joint practices in his home state, Tennessee.

On this week’s episode of Patriots Off Topic, Angelique is holding down the fort in Foxborough and Mackenzie calls in from Detroit to talk about joint practices and Ty Law’s Hall of Fame induction. Duron Harmon also joins for a conversation about “Game of Thrones” and his upcoming karaoke fundraiser for Autism Speaks.

On our first episode of Patriots Off Topic, Angelique Fiske and Mackenzie Knoop discuss their offseason highlights and tales from Training Camp. Plus Kyle Van Noy joins us to talk about becoming a father, the ESPYs and his Van Noy Valor Foundation.

Coming Soon! Angelique Fiske and Mackenzie Knoop bring you all things New England Patriots off the field and off topic in a brand new podcast debuting on August 2nd.