The Rich Keefe Show

The best conversations about the Celtics from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, WEEI Afternoons, and Christian Arcand. Reacting to the Celtics' title defense falling short, as they were eliminated by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. But the bigger story may be Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury. Does it close the title window on this group? Will the Jays remain together, or will there be drastic roster changes in the offing? All that and more in Best of Celtics.

The full edition of Meghan "Mego" Ottolini and Justin "Turp" Turpin filling in on The Christian Arcand Show for Thursday, May 15th, 2025.

HR 4 - Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin start the final hour with the Celtics' chances at a Game 6 victory and more criticism for Jayson Tatum. Its almost like even with a torn Achilles the dislike for Tatum remains a fixture for talking heads. Then, Arcand Fire dives into the rest of the NBA playoffs and some interesting notes from Caleb Williams and his father about his draft process in 2024. And, the stars will be out in New York including Timothee Chalamet who Mego believes is this generation's Jack Nicholson in terms of celebrity fans.

Mego and Turp react to the recent developments in the NBA and NHL playoffs and some new comments made from Caleb Williams BEFORE he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in Arcand Fire.

HR 3 - Mego and Turp take their Celtics conversation to another angle about the future of the roster. Even if they pull off a miracle and win a second straight championship, can the Celtics retain the majority of their roster? Then, a big shark conversation in the New England Nightly News after a man plans to swim around Martha's Vineyard to raise shark awareness. And, the Red Sox continue to lose close games and the best solution appears to be staring them right in the face down in Worcester.

Mego and Turp take over the New England Nightly News with a good shark conversation after a man plans to swim around Martha's Vineyard to show that sharks mean no harm.

It would've been difficult for the Celtics to keep this roster the same even if they win back-to-back titles, but being on the brink of elimination makes it that much harder to run the same group back without Jayson Tatum.

HR 2 - Mego and Turp continue their Celtics conversation and now turn their attention to Game 6 in New York tomorrow night. Have the chances of the Celtics forcing Game 7 increased and what do they have to do to make it happen? Then, lots of people have increased their expectations for the Patriots after their 2025 schedule was released, but nothing really should be changed regardless. And, the hype and lust for schedule release videos around the NFL seems to have worn off.

Lots of people are calling for double digit wins for the Patriots following the release of their 2025 schedule, but what is more realistic from the Pats and which games are actually winnable? How many wins should be expected?

After overcoming the emotions and shockwaves of losing Jayson Tatum, the Celtics put forth a great effort in Game 5 and Turp explains that the Celtics now are the team playing with house money; which makes a win in Game 6 more likely.

HR 1 - Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are filling in for Arcand to give all their reactions from last night's huge Game 5 win from the Celtics. The issue Mego has though is everyone writing off Jayson Tatum again which we thought after the torn Achilles injury was over. Then, from the actual game, Jaylen Brown stepped up into the role everyone expected from him and the offense looked extremely energized. And, Luke Kornet was the surprise star and with Kristaps Porzingis unable to breathe as Joe Mazzulla stated, Kornet will likely be getting an even bigger role in Game 6.

On the heels of Luke Kornet's monster Game 5 and Joe Mazzulla saying Kristaps Porzingis couldn't breathe, Mego and Turp agree that Luke Kornet is going to have to have more minutes over The Unicorn even if he can't duplicate his sensational performance.

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin fill-in for Arcand reacting to the others' reactions about the Celtics Game 5 win over the Knicks and "looking better" without Jayson Tatum. Mego and Turp have had it with what they call more disrespect towards a guy who just tore his Achilles.

Arcand discusses the ongoing drama involving Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, and how the team can navigate this situation moving forward. Plus, he reacts to a new report that Red Sox executives have called a meeting with Rafael Devers ahead of the team's opener in Kansas City.

HR 1: Reacting to Rafael Devers' staggering comments HR 2: The Celtics are looking like one and done champs | Dan Greenberg joins HR 3: The Red Sox backed themselves into a corner with Rafael Devers HR 4: What is next for Rafael Devers? | Arcand Fire and Clickbait

Arcand discusses how the Red Sox can mend their relationship with Rafael Devers. Can the Celtics still win their series with the Knicks?

Jayson Tatum vows to improve for the rest of the series. Arcand makes some blind rankings lists in Arcand Fire. Clickbait: Fan suing the NFL for emotional distress.

Could Rafael Devers be traded? What can be done for the team to mend their relationship with their star?

Arcand reacts to the audio clips of Rafael Devers' comments saying he will not play first base. Alex Bregman is already a better leader than Devers. New England Nightly News: Leo XIV named as the new Pope.

The Red Sox backed themselves into a corner with Rafael Devers. Nightly news: Leo XIV named new Pope. Devers tells the Red Sox to find a first baseman on the market.

Arcand reacts to audio from Rob Bradford of Rafael Devers saying he will not play first base for the Red Sox.

Arcand is joined by Barstool Sports' Dan Greenberg to react to the Celtics dropping the first two games of the series with the Knicks. This series is far from over.

Barstool Sports' Dan Greenberg joins to react to the Celtics' two opening losses against the Knicks. People can't overlook the hole the team has put themselves in. The missed shots are turning into poor defense for the C's.

Arcand thinks the Celtics are looking like one and done champions. The team keeps trying to shoot their way out of slumps instead of driving to the hoop.

Rafael Devers says he will not play first base, and his relationship with the front office is not on great terms. Arcand and callers react to Devers' comments. Is he a leader?

Arcand continues to react to Rafael Devers' comments saying he will not play first base. The team should have had a backup plan, but Devers is being extremely selfish.

Arcand reacts to the Celtics falling down 2-0 to the Knicks. He also reacts to Rafael Devers' staggering comments saying he will not play first base for the Red Sox.

The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show on Cinco de Mayo, Monday, May 5th, 2025.

Its a jam-packed final hour and Arcand dives back into the Red Sox figuring out what to do without Triston Casas for the rest of the season. Why you shouldn't have any ill-will for Casas and who is the best player to start at first base? Then, the NBA playoffs move onto the semifinals and a defense of releasing Justin Tucker that winds Christian up in tonight's Arcand Fire. And, the Celtics shocked everyone in the worst way by blowing a 20-point late and losing Game 1 to the Knicks in overtime.

Christian gives his thoughts on the current state of the NBA playoffs, Gregg Popovich accepting his new role, and Justin Tucker getting released by the Ravens in tonight's Arcand Fire.

Triston Casas has a long road back before he can play baseball again and he might not even be the same that the Red Sox might need to think about finding a new long term option at first base.

Arcand reacts to the fans speaking and voting Julian Edelman into the Patriots' Hall of Fame over a guy arguably more impactful in Adam Vinatieri. Why was a fan-favorite and borderline pro football Hall of Famer voted in before a near and soon-to-be Hall of Famer? Then, Bridgette Proulx and Scott McLaughlin are in studio fresh after Don Sweeney's thoughts on falling to the seventh pick in the NHL Draft and detail what the B's can do from their worst spot. And, the two Bruins' writers stick around for the New England nightly News and the return of a popular local restaurant.

After missing out on a top five draft pick, Bruins' writers Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx join in studio to talk about the next steps for the team with the 7th pick and they stick around for the New England Nightly News about the return of a legendary local restaurant.

Despite the fans' voting Julian Edelman as the next inductee into the Pats' Hall of Fame, Christian believes Adam Vinatieri should've gotten the call first since he had more impact moments.

The NHL Draft lottery begins and Arcand is as confused as everyone else is? Did the Bruins land one of the top two picks in the upcoming draft? Then, Christian is joined by Sean McAdam of MassLive to talk about the recent Red Sox struggles, how they replace Triston Casas, and the grade he would give Alex Cora for the season so far. And, for the electric comeback the Winnipeg Jets had in Game 7 last night, their fan hype video was not a way to compliment the Jets.

MassLive's Sean McAdam joins the show to talk about the Red Sox recent struggles from the bullpen and says that the team is going to have to make an outside trade to fill their need at first base after Triston Casas' injury.

Its a full four-hour Christian Arcand Show on the heels of another disappointing weekend for the Red Sox. How do they recover after losing not only two games to the Twins, but losing Triston Casas for the year? Then, getting into the headlines of the day including the beginning of Celtics and Knicks in the East Semis and Julian Edelman making the Patriots' Hall of Fame over Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins. And, things continue to get weird regarding Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson.

Arcand dives into the biggest headlines in Boston including the beginning of Celtics and Knicks, Julian Edelman being voted into the Pats' Hall of Fame over Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins, and the Bruins' chances to land the top pick in the NHL Draft.

After a serious Triston Casas injury that'll sideline him for the season on top of a series loss at home to the Twins, the Red Sox are back to .500 and there looks to be real concern about the team. Why replacing Casas and the struggling bullpen doesn't make things sound optimistic in the near future?

HR 1: Reacting to Bill Belichick's CBS interview | Patriots draft grades HR 2: Justin Turpin joins the show | Mel Kiper Jr. reacts to Shedeur Sanders' freefall HR 3: Red Sox vs. Guardians series recap | New England Nightly News HR 4: Al Horford is an ageless wonder | Did the Patriots address their receiver room enough?

Arcand recaps a physical Celtics vs. Magic series. Arcand Fire, Clickbait, and a final look at the Patriots' draft class.

Is TreVeyon Henderson a risky pick? How much did the Patriots WR room improve? Arcand Fire: Key and Peele name or real player name? Clickbait: Man hides marijuana in easter eggs.