The Rich Keefe Show

The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Monday, January 26th, 2026.

Let all of New England celebrate while the rest of the nation is disgusted: the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! What were the key moments from yesterday's AFC Championship win in Denver and how stout was that Pats' defense? Then, one key moment was Sean Payton deciding to go for it on 4th down instead of kicking a field goal which can all be blamed on Payton's ego. And, saluting the heroes from yesterday's win and wondering why Mike Vrabel talked about the change in Christian Gonzalez.

Its no secret what kind of impact Mike Vrabel has had in his first season with the Patriots and a victory in the Super Bowl could make his tenure incredibly special no matter how long it lasts. Then, The Nashua Telegraph's Tom King joins the show and explains the ;longer leash Vrabel is getting now that he's turner things around so fast. And, Pats still have a ton of flaws in their game, but they keep winning so it might not be as big flaws as we think.

We recap how the Seahawks punched their ticket to face the Patriots in the Super Bowl amongst many topics in tonight's Headlines. Then, the entire New England region have been buried in one of the biggest snowstorms in recent memory in the New England Nightly News. And, just how ridiculous is it to have Shedeur Sanders named as a Pro Bowl replacement?

The final hour starts with Christian debunking what a doctor has said about being certain that Drake Maye sustained a shoulder injury in the Patriots' AFC Championship win. Why should no one take this "report" with a grain of salt? Then, Arcand Fire features a old NFL poster that might have revealed the Super Bowl matchup and reliving the best from Derrick Rose in a Bulls' uniform following his jersey retirement over the weekend. And, everyone is falling in love with Drake Maye and even a new emotion in clickbait.

Mike McCarthy becomes the new Steelers' head coach, a an old NFL poster comes to life, and a man climbs one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world in Arcand Fire.

There's a clip surfacing from a doctor claiming that Drake Maye suffered a shoulder injury, but there's not much surface to what he is saying.

The entire region gets pounded with snow as those in Southie try to dig out before another system comes our way in the New England Nightly News.

Seattle sets up a Super Bowl 49 rematch after beating the Rams, Celtics have a sketchy weekend, and checking in on the Bruins included in tonight's Headlines.

Friend of the show Tom King joins the show to react to the Patriots advancing to the Super Bowl, how he's shocked, but not shocked New England has gotten this far, and the why Milton Williams has been the biggest difference maker on the defensive side.

There's a lot of history on the line with the Patriots in the Super Bowl between Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and the rest of the roster which if a win is built off being the only undefeated team in either road and home games can make things in Foxboro very special.

Denver could've taken the easy points to make the game with the Patriots closer, but head coach Sean Payton thought he could outsmart everyone and his ego seemingly cost the Broncos a trip to the Super Bowl.

There was so much to dive into from the Patriots' AFC Championship victory in Denver, but the defense has stepped up in a major way while heroes on New England were spotted everywhere.

The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

On the final show before the AFC Championship, Arcand shares that he's not getting nervous or having increasing doubt about the Patriots against the Broncos in the AFC Championship. What has him the most confident in New England? Then, everyone on the show gives their list for the 10 best players that are playing in Sunday's game. And, its been a wild ride for the Broncos to get to where they are.

The hour starts with Jeff Legwold from ESPN's Broncos coverage joins the show to give Denver's perspective on the AFC Championship and how Sean Payton is getting Jarrett Stidham ready for his first start in nearly three years. Then, Broncos seem to be exuding a lot of confidence in Stidham as their QB, but it could be a coping mechanism. And, confidence is on the Patriots' side and nothing seems to be shaking it as the game gets closer.

The final hour begins with tonight's Headlines featuring the Bills making some odd choices to interview for their head coach, the Bruins getting back in the win column, and another MLB trade the Red Sox aren't a part of. Then, the fan who collapsed at Gillette Stadium 10 years ago Bob Stanley joins the show after his story was locally featured about how he basically regained his life back. And, giving our final picks for the AFC Championship game in Denver on Sunday.

After WCVB featured a story on him having heart failure at Gillette Stadium 10 years ago, Bob Stanley joins the show to take us into his perspective from that eventful day.

Buffalo makes an odd choice to interview Philip Rivers for head coach, Bruins keep their winning ways going, and another big trade in the MLB among topics discussed in tonight's Headlines.

Sure Denver is full of confidence and Sean Payton has faith in Jarrett Stidham, but there has to be tons of worry about Stidham starting the biggest game in quite some time for the Broncos.

Senior Writer for ESPN and the Broncos Jeff Legwold joins the show from Denver to talk about the confidence level Sean Payton has in Jarrett Stidham and how they are viewing the Patriots' defense after one touchdown allowed in two postseason games.

Christian, producer Joe Braverman, and video streamer Zach Coe share their lists of who are the top 10 players between the Broncos and Patriots that are playing in the AFC Championship.

As we get closer to the AFC Championship, comparing position groups feels like the Patriots have the better overall roster than Denver aside from the Broncos' offensive line.

The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.

Patriots continue to be undervalued by certain talking heads, but at this point in the season with the AFC Championship coming up, its best to let them cry about it. Then, Pats are well-represented as finalists for NFL awards, but how many honors will New England take home? And, Josh McDaniels has been more and more vital as the season goes along so the Pats need to pray he doesn't get offered a head coaching gig for next season.

The closer we're getting to Sunday, the more bulletin board material is coming out from Denver and New England. Why Arcand is here for it and what kind of paranoia is developing in his mind? Then, Meghan Ottolini joins the show and calls the Broncos' defense the friendliest the Patriots will face in their postseason run. And, Dan Orlovsky made a rare take against a fellow quarterback, but took a giant step back from criticizing CJ Stroud.

Christian goes into why Jayson Tatum shouldn't be teasing everyone with his workout videos amidst reacting to a Celtics win in the Headlines. Then, local comedian Mike O'Brien calls in about the Today Show coming to JJ Foley's amidst a cold emergency in Boston during the New England Nightly News. And, another odd name comes off the board of coaching candidates in the NFL.

Sean Payton may have a backup quarterback to work with, but even if Bo Nix was playing it seems like the Patriots have the better skill group on offense. Does Denver matchup up anywhere outside of their defense? Then, Christian puts his trivia hat on and looks back on memorable Pats' wins in the AFC Championship in Arcand Fire. And, a new app is surfacing in China that lets people know they're not dead in Clickbait.

There's a new app going around in China called "Are You Dead" where people can let their loved ones know that they're still alive in Clickbait.

Christian reflects memorable AFC Championship victories from the Patriots after guessing each game from one play in tonight's Arcand Fire.

Local comedian Mike O'Brien calls in about the Today Show sending off the Patriots at JJ Foley's and Boston is now in a cold emergency discussed in the New England Nightly News.

Celtics took down the Pacers thanks once again to Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo alienates the Bucks even more, and a check on the Bruins featured in tonight's Headlines.

Our own Meghan Ottolini joins the show to describe the Patriots' locker room during AFC Championship week, why Kayshon Boutte should stand by his trash talk, and if Mack Hollins will be activated off injured reserve for Sunday's game in Denver.

While Christian loves the bulletin board back and forth with Sean Payton and Kayshon Boutte, he does have some paranoia setting in because of the sturdy Broncos' offensive line.

After being named a finalist for assistant coach of the year, Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator has had more of an imprint on the Patriots' offense than we think which is why its crucial he sticks around next season.

Adam Schein and Cam Newton keep trying to illegitimize the Patriots' run to the AFC Championship calling it lucky and soft which its best to just let them cry about it while the Pats get closer to the Super Bowl.

The full edition of The Christian Arcand Show for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.

Compared to most head coaches in their first season, Mike Vrabel is on the ideal path that not only is successful, but full of redemption. What from Vrabel's press conference today stood out? Then, focusing on Denver's side of the ball, they have probably the strongest offensive line the Patriots have faced so pressure may be hard to come by. And, the Broncos' defense is among the best in the league, but in recent games they've been leveling out and don't seem as fearful as initially thought.

Mike Vrabel's first year with the Titans does compare to his first year with the Patriots, but New England's journey reflects more of who Vrabel lost to in the 2020 AFC Championship. Why do these Patriots compare to the first championship for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Then, Jeremy Fowler from ESPN joins the show from Denver and explains Denver's message of their confidence level in Jarrett Stidham starting for them. And, Pats look even better after what Bills' owner Terry Pegula said in his exit press conference with Brandon Beane.

The Bruins had their seven game winning streak snapped while the Red Sox officially introduced Ranger Suarez among topics discussed in tonight's Headlines. Then, Pats' fans gets some advice on how to handle the altitude in Denver in the New England Nightly News. And, Josh McDaniels continues to be a hot name for head coaching openings even though there has been no smoke to him getting a call.

Robert Kraft spilled the beans on what changes the NFL might be making when it comes to an extra game and expanding its international platform. Can football really survive having every team play internationally? Then, Freddy Peralta traded while Brandon Aiyuk's future looks murky among topics discussed in the Arcand Fire. And, the biggest viral star is having some trouble with her recent breakup in Clickbait.

Breaking news comes across that the Mets are acquiring Freddy Peralta, the future of Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco, and a rare goalie fight in the NHL in tonight's Arcand Fire.