Untold Patriots Stories

Send us a textWe like to offer different podcasts that cover a wide variety of Patriots topics whether it be from media members, players both current and former and fun topics as well. In this podcast we talk with Keith Birchall know or as Patriots fans refer to him as Silver Bullet. You have seen him on tv and Draft Kings commercials. On this podcast we discuss how the costume came to be and how it progressed over the years as well as his passion for the Pats. I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a text In our latest podcast we talk to Charlie Weiss OC for the Patriots from 200-2004 winning 3 SB during his tenure. We cover a variety of topics covering Tom Brady, Bill Parcells and players he coached over the years. We touch on each Super Bowl victory. Charlie shares a lot of great stories and insight that you won't want to miss as well as his Untold Story involving Tom Brady! Hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all fro listening!

Send us a textSophie joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the 2025 Draft picks as well as the Bill Belichick interview on CBS and the fallout since.Sophie always brings it with her knowledge and perspective on all things Pats! I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textGreat podcast with Patrick Pass. Patrick discusses his journey through his football career from his school playing days through the NFL. We discuss his playing multiple positions in college and how baseball helped his football career and the decision to play football over baseball after being drafted in the MLB draft. Patrick also shares his thoughts on the upcoming draft and who he would pick. We also discuss the SB 36 season and blocking for Corey Dillion. I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textWell as most of you know I have communicated my thoughts on Bill Parcells getting into the Patriots Hall Of Fame since the first episode! Well it has finally happened. Karen and I discuss all things Parcells from his hiring to his controversial exit after a Super Bowl XXXI loss to the Green Bay Packers. Karen has been reporting on the Patriots for over 40 years and offers a unique perspective from interviewing and interacting with Kraft, Parcells and Belichick during all the key moments along the way such as when Parcells was hired and stopping a move of the team out of New England. I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textLatest episode features Fred Coleman WR/ST and SB36 Champ. Fred takes us through his high school, college and pro career and tells us who had the biggest impact on him and how he maintained a positive attitude to keep his football dream alive through adversity. Fred recalls his first catch as a Patriot from the greatest QB in NFL history and how it proved you have to be ready when they call your number. We also discuss the playoff run and what made the SB36 special. You don't want to miss the prank the team played on him in that Super Bowl winning season! Hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textLatest podcast features Dante Scarnecchia legendary Patriots coach as we discuss his thoughts on  current state of the offense, diva receivers as well as the release of David Andrews 2 time Super Bowl champ and the last member of the Super Bowl years. Dante also discusses thoughts on short armed offensive lineman and offers some players that may change your mind. Dante also discusses his views on a couple of rule changes being talked about such as the tush push and reseeding of playoffs to include records of wild card teams. Always a great podcast with Dante and his wealth of knowledge. Hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textLatest episode with Lonie Paxton member of The New England Patriots all Dynasty team where we discuss a wide variety of topics. We discuss the origin of the snow angel and how Lonie took a ribbing from coach Belichick. Lonie discuss how going to football games with his dad growing up got him interested in long snapping. Other current topics such as the hiring of former teammate Mike Vrabel and thoughts on Bill Belichick on the recruiting trail and coaching in college. If you're a fan of Lonie you will enjoy this episode!  Share you thoughts on our website and as always thank you all for listening!!

Send us a textFormer Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu who played for the Seattle Seahawks from 2005-2010 and son of Mosi Tatupu New England Patriots fan favorite who had his own section in old Shaefer/Foxboro Stadium called "Mosi's Mooses" where fans wore moose heads and chanted his name. Any fan of Mosi's will enjoy Lofa recounting stories of growing up in football with his Dad, and the impact he had on his career as well as playing for him in High School in Wrentham Mass. Lofa shares many heartfelt  stories of his Dad and how he made him proud they will give you goosebumps. Lofa also talks about his career and making it in the NFL who was thought of as undersized and the GM that took a chance. I hope you all enjoy this feel good podcast of one of the truly great players of the Patriots organization! And as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a textWe discuss the pre-combine press conferences of Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf as well as recently released NFLPA organizational report card for the New England Patriots 3rd year in a row not good news. We also discuss draft, upcoming free agency and trade scenarios. Always an informative podcast when Sophie joins us.

Send us a textGreat podcast as we discuss the influence his Dad Joe Klecko had on his career. Joe was a member of the New York Sack Exchange and whose number is retired by the N.Y Jets. Joe is also in the NFL Hall Of Fame and Jets Ring of Honor. Dan tells us how he was brought up with football and growing up around the locker room with his Dad. We also discuss his college career and his switch to linebacker following the path of Teddy Bruschi as well as what he learned playing for the Pats and Bill Belichick who called him on draft day. Dan discusses winning 2 Super Bowls with Pats and 1 with Indy and what it was like playing with 2 Hall Of Famers in Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Other topics discussed were playing with new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and the impact he had on his time playing with the Pats. I enjoyed the  conversation with Dan and if you are a fan of his you will love this podcast! And as always thank you for listening!

Send us a text Latest podcast with returning guest Tim McKone of The Zolak and Bertrand Show which can be heard on 98.5 FM The Sports Hub. Listen in M-F 10A-2PM Eastern. We discuss his first year on Radio row in  New Orleans for the Super Bowl LIX. We also touch on topics covering Brady, Belichick, Vrabel as well as how to rebuild the team both in free agency as well as the draft. For those of you that are fans of Tim or "McBone" as he is referred to on the show I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you for listening!

Send us a textWe discuss Tony's high school and college career and the recruiting process. Tony also discusses how he started kicking barefoot. Other topics discussed were the different coaches Tony played for as well as playing in Foxboro vs Texas A & M's stadium. Tony shares what the life and perception of an NFL kicker is and the holder- kicker mechanics of kicking a field goal. A must listen for any Tony Franklin fan as he takes us through his career in New England and the teammates he played with. Listen for an interesting take on Tony Eason and a Super possible conspiracy involving Michael Jackson? I hope you enjoy this podcast and as always thank you for listening! 

Send us a textGreat podcast with Coco. We talk about her start in media and who influenced her at Boston College. We also discuss her different roles at Dirty Water Tv, Acc digital network in Charlotte, NC as well as well as leaving NESN for her current role as co-host on The Greg Hill Morning Show. Coco talks about Greg Hill and the foundation and the impact they have had on her career as well as  the family atmosphere with her co-hosts on the Greg Hill Show. Anyone who listens to the show knows Coco is a die hard Swiftie.  We discuss her interviews both on radio and in studio with Bill Belichick regarding Taylor. We end by talking Mayo, Vrabel and Coco gives her Super Bowl prediction. It might surprise you! Hope you all enjoy this and as always thank you all for listening!

Send us a text This is a must listen for any Holloway fan or die hard Patriots fan. We discuss a wide range of topics such as his high school and college career as well as being drafted and coming to New England. Brian discuss playing through 26 surgeries and playing a game in the same week  that his pinky finger was amputated. There are some stories probably heard for the first time regarding the 85-86 Super Bowl loss to the Bears which include connections to Micheal Jackson.Also explains his "brick by brick" comment and his emotional reaction after the win in Miami. I hope you enjoy this podcast there are many nuggets to take from this podcast to many to list. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking with Brian! Leave feedback on the new text messaging feature! And as always thank you for listening!

Send us a textWe had a great podcast with Cedric. Cedric covers many topics such as his college career at Duke the importance of education in his family as well as what he was doing when he got the call that he was drafted by the Patriots and the reasons why he was excited about coming to Foxboro to play for the Pats. Cedric also shares a great story about a phone call he received when he spoke to the media. Cedric shares what it was like to win 3 road playoff games something that had never been done before to play in the 1985 Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears.  Cedric also shares great stories of how Raymond Berry was ahead of his time in his coaching style as well as his favorite QB and what it was like to practice against Patriots tough 85 defense and how it made him better. Hope you enjoy and as always thank you for listening! 

Send us a text Great podcast as we discuss the Mayo firing and the hiring of Mike Vrabel which was predicted last year on this podcast and all the drama in between. Players not being held accountable, the many comments that had to be walked back in the 2024 season! We discuss the dumpster fire that was the 2024-25 season and what ultimately led  to the 1 and done season for Mayo. As always great conversation with show favorite Sophie Weller from A to Z Sports! And as always thank you for listening!

Send us a text Ed shares stories of his being born in Germany and his ending up in West Virginia as well as his college career and making the Patriots as a undrafted free agent.   Ed shares what it was like playing for 2 coaches in 1984 and what led to Ron Meyer being replaced by Raymond Berry after a 5-3 start. We also discuss what it was like playing for a great defense in 85-86 filled with great talent, Hall Of Famers and All-Pros!  We discuss how Raymond Berry prepared for games like a certain former head coach of the Pats and was ahead of his time. Ed shares some great stories and thoughts from his playing career we think you will enjoy!  As always we thank you all for listening. 

Send us a textListen to Rob take you through his college career as well as staying with football in the NFL after overcoming various cuts and releases due to injuries that were unique. Great stories from current and former NFL coaches such as Parcells and Payton involving Rob. Parcells said Nink reminded him of another Patriot inside LB listen to find out who. Rob tells a great story about when he was ready to give up on football until Bill Belichick called him with a chance to play for the Patriots while out on the golf course. Rob also discusses his suspension, love of cars and what he is up to now. Hope you enjoy the podcast and as always thanks for listening. Disclaimer Rob had some minor audio issues but I assure you that you will enjoy the podcast lots of great stories some things never told before!

Send us a text We discuss current Patriots topics such as recent comments by Jerod Mayo during his press conference after the 30-17 loss to the Cardinals. We also discuss the year and thoughts on Mayo, the Krafts and mistakes made what needs to be done to turn the future of the franchise around. Hope you enjoy our conversation with Chris and his thoughts on the Pats! And as always thank you for listening!

Send us a textScott speaks with WEEI's Rich Keefe of the Jones and Keefe Show. Rich is a native New Englander who worked for 98.5 The Sports Hub prior to WEEI. He became their midday host in 2024. Keefe's also appeared in pre- and post-game shows for Patriots.com and is a contributor to NBC Sports Boston. A fun episode talking about the state of the current Patriots as well as Rich's career. 

Send us a textYou will enjoy our conversation with Robert who discusses his high School career where he overcame almost being paralyzed from the waste down and being recruited to Arizona State and later drafted to the NFL. Robert also discusses how he maintained a positive attitude and got recruited at Fort Pierce Central High School in Florida which was a talent pool for the many players to fulfill their NFL dreams.   We also discuss how his brother Clarence made the New England Patriots in a story that many Patriots fans have not heard. Don't want to give it all away many more great stories told by Robert!  Hope you all enjoy and thank you all for listening! 

Send us a text  Untold Patriots Stories welcomes 2003 Patriot, Ted Washington, this week. Ted anchored the defensive line in the Pats run to the Lombardi Trophy culminating in a win over the Panthers on 2/1/04 in Houston.  Ted teamed with H.O.F quarterbacks Steve young, John Elway, and Jim Kelly. But it took Tom Brady under center to secure his ring.  The 6'5", 365 lbs Washington was a marvel playing 17 years in an NFL until the age of 39.   You'll enjoy Scott & "Mt.Washington"s conversation about his career.  

Send us a text Myself and Dave enjoyed Woodrows positive outlook and great stories we think after listening you will come away with a smile. We discuss a wide range of topics including his Old Miss connection with Demarcus Covington current defensive coordinator for the Pats, reviewing his own tape for draft with Bill Belichick. Woodrow explained what a players coach in his eyes referring to playing for Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Woodrow takes us through draft day including a conversation with Belichick and how he looked at being a practice squad player and the opportunity it presented. You will have to listen for some great Brady and Belichick stories. Hope you enjoy and as always thank you for listening!

Send us a text"When you see your Dad, you tell him he changed my f'ing life. That camp put me on the map."- prospect, Nolan Smith, to Camren Williams at his interview with the Patriots scouts and Coach Bill Belichick regarding Brent Williams and NXGN campsBrent Williams makes his mother proud with an insightful, articulate, and entertaining interview on Untold Patriots Stories.We speak with 1986 PFWA All-Rookie Team member, Brent Williams, this week on a wide range of topics - from his upbringing, to his family, to what he is doing now. Of course, there is a good amount of Patriots talk in there as well. In fact, his stories about Scott Zolak & Andre Tippett, and Maurice Hurst are not to be missed! Among other things, Brent also discusses the 4 different coaches and 3 owners he played for. And gives his thoughts on teammates such as Vincent Brown, Kevin Turner, and Ben Coates.     You'll enjoy this one!

Send us a textThis week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes Kayla Burton. As Patriots fans, you know her grandfather, Ron Burton, the Pats first ever draft choice. You know her Dad, Steve Burton, who's covered sports in the region and our football team since 1993. Kayla is continuing the tradition now with NBC Sports Boston. We speak with Kalya about childhood and her college sports career. We talk about her family, their legacy, and the Ron Burton Training Village. Get to know Kayla while she also gives her take on the current New England squad - discussing, among other things, Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and the back & forth between Kraft and Belichick in the news. 

Send us a textIn this podcast Sophie and I discuss current Pats topics such as Drake Maye, Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo. We also discuss her trip to London to cover the Pats vs Jags. As always Sophie brings here A game and great insight into the Patriots. There was no shortage of topics in this year which is spiraling in a downward trend that may be worse than we thought. We missed Dave on this episode who was under the weather and will be back soon.

Send us a text"Quarterback is very important. He's got to be a leader. He's got to be a tough guy. You've got to be the man. Because, when you go into the huddle, all eyes turn to the quarterback. And, when he's calling that play, you got to see confidence, determination, toughness. An Offensive Lineman can't do it. Nobody's looking at him. They don't see what he does until after the game."- John HannahOur guest this week needs no introduction. As seen on the cover of Sports Illustrated, he's simply the Best Offensive Lineman of All Time.John discussed the best Patriots team he was on, the year that had the best offensive line, and working with Leon Gray. He also tells us the best football-related compliment he ever received and who did he aspire to be better than. Hear how he found out he needed a raise, what amazing stat the 1978 Pats offense achieved, and a breakdown of "Flow 36", and which teammates should have gold jackets. Hog talks about his unique and historic induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who 'influenced' him to go to Alabama? What are his thoughts on the QBs he played with in New England? He has an interesting take on a famous Patriots moment as well.Honored to have spoken to John about this and more!       

Send us a text“Ray, I've hit quarterbacks a lot worse than that a million times and never had a call.”- ‘Mean' Joe Green to Ray Hamilton regarding the “roughing the passer” call in the 1976 Patriots/Raiders Wild Card gameOn this week's episode, we welcome Ray “Sugar Bear” Hamilton. We talk to Ray about a variety of things including:• Which Patriots coach-to-be recruited him out of high school• Who was his D-Line coach in college• What HOFer was his backup in college• Where did he get his nickname• What did Ray do to increase his chances of making the Pats as a rookie• The infamous “penalty”• What did a Chuck Fairbanks pregame speech sound like• Who gave Parcells the name “Tuna”• Which players did he learn from as a coach• What's his favorite Patriot memory• What is he doing nowHe also gives us his thoughts on teammates, such as:• John Hannah• Mike Haynes• Jim Plunkett• Darryl Stingley• Steve Grogan• Steve Nelson• Steve McMichaelA fun episode with a great guy!

“Everytime he [Tom Brady] would do that [to me], I'd look around to see if anybody could see.” - John RookeThis week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes the multifaceted John Rooke. If you are watching the Patriots at the stadium, you are listening to John. And you've been doing so for half of the team's existence. Hear JR explain how he became the Stadium Announcer and what the job entails. How is Gillette different from Foxboro Stadium? What else is John involved with? What exclusive did he tell us? What are some of the most memorable games he's called. How did he navigate the Fog Bowl? What historic game did he miss? What does he expect from this year's squad? Does he think Drake Maye should be playing? What topic got him animated? What does he believe was one of Coach Belichick's biggest fallacies? And, of course, we hear his signature “First Down” call.All this and more are answered this week on the podcast!

“Our job as journalists is to get the story, to tell the truth, and to make sure we have it right.”- Peter KingThis week we are honored to welcome Peter King. If you think NFL media, he is the gold standard. Peter wrote for Sports Illustrated for 30 years. He is a man of integrity and accountability. We touch in a number of topics with him, from his beginnings to his retirement.What was the noble reason he got into covering football? Why was covering the Bengals in 1984 a joy and a learning experience? In 1985, he went to Newsday to cover the Bill Parcells led Giants. What was Bill Belichick like as an Assistant there? Did Peter have a roll in Belichick going to Cleveland? The “Monday Morning Quarterback” became a member of the Board of Selectors for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992. We discuss what a responsibility that is and get his thoughts on some potential candidates. Peter gives his opinion on if Drake Maye should be playing. He tells us his favorite Patriot to cover. And talks about his only regret as a writer (and it had to do with covering the Pats). This and a lot more with the the man who won National Sportswriter of the Year 3 times!

“I've even got chills right now just thinking about it.”- Chris Hogan talking about Super Bowl LIHear Chris' unique path to the NFL. What was the reason he played college football? What position did he play? How'd he prepare for the draft?Find out what it was like coming to the Patriots during their second dynasty run? What was it like playing with Tom Brady? How did the coaching play a roll in his and the team's success? What rival was the easiest to prepare for? In 3 seasons with the Patriots, Chris went to 3 Super Bowls. He discusses this run with us - including, of course, the greatest Super Bowl (LI) of all-time. Imagine being on the field for NFL history! Does he know why Malcolm Butler didn't play in Super Bowl LII? What was it like to win it again in 2018?Chris talks about why he left football and what he is doing now. He also shares his thoughts on Jacoby Brissett and his hopes for the current team. He's an impressive, down-to-earth guy who's fun to speak with. You'll enjoy listening. 

“If we are gonna talk betting, you gotta find value.”- Joe MurrayJust in time for football season, Untold Patriots Stories welcomes back Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub for a Betting 101 class. Joe gives his insight into the world of wagering and his take on value bets for the upcoming season. Gain tips & how to play the percentages from this “sharp”. What is he betting on with the Pats this year? And, if you know Joe, we get into a little food talk. We are “IN” on Joe Murray and we think you will be too.

“You have the third waiver claim, if that's not a tackle, then I'm just walking out.”- Sophie WellerSophie and the boys break down the final pre-season game and roster cuts. As always, she brings her keen insight to the Pats from covering them everyday for AtoZ Sports. Also, included this week's edition of “Sophie's Studs & Duds”.Please note: this was taped the night final cuts were announced 

Sophie Weller, Patriots Reporter for AtoZ Sports, is back with us to recap Game 2 of the pre-season. Along with breaking down the game action, you'll find out who Sophie is high on, who she is rooting for, her prediction for wide receivers who make the cut, and who's got a leg up on the 3rd running back slot. Also, will the next pre-season game determine who the starting QB is in Week 1? And don't miss this week's edition of "Sophie's Studs & Duds"!Please note: Sophie does NOT hate Chad Ryland

“If Eliot Wolf can draft, this organization is gonna turn it around fast. If he can't draft, I don't care who they sign as a free agent… they're not gonna work well enough.”- Mark Dondero This week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes WEEI alum and current Sports Hub personality, Mark Dondero. Mark tells us if he thought the move from Belichick was necessary, assesses what the Pats did in the draft, and gives his thoughts on Drake Maye. He also addresses topics like what is the most important thing the Pats are doing this year, what needs to be evaluated about this team, and what's his biggest fear for the 2024 squad.Listen for the rest of his high energy takes on our New England Patriots!*Please note: this episode was taped at the beginning of training camp

Sophie Weller returns to recap the Patriots first pre-season game vs the Carolina Panthers. Sophie will be recapping each game this pre-season with Untold Patriots Stories. She will also lead a new segment, “Sophie's Stud & Duds”, for these recaps. Hear the assessments on the Pats and their play from someone who's at camp everyday. On this episode, Sophie shares her first roster prediction with usYou can find her writing on AtoZSports.com

“I plan on staying around for a while. I wanna cover the Patriots til I'm kicked off, basically, is my plan.”- Sophie WellerStraight off her 2024 Teammate of the Year Award, Sophie Weller joins the Untold Patriots Stories podcast. Sophie won the award from her now national employer, AtoZ Sports, where she is their Patriots reporter. She is a self-professed “sports nerd” who's Massachusetts born & bred and a lifelong Pats fan. Her other passion? Sophie also covers a certain singer-songwriter you may have heard of who has ties to the Kansas City Chiefs.It was a pleasure to speak with Sophie. And you can say you heard her here first.

“This is what I love to do. This is what I've always wanted to do. It's incredible that I've been able to do it… it's a dream.” - Michael Holley talking about being on our podcast and, maybe, his jobUntold Patriots Stories is pleased to welcome Michael Holley to this week's episode. Michael embodies Boston media and has been successful in the newspaper, on the radio, and on television. He has also written 9 books including New York Times Best Sellers. If that's not enough, he's won a Pulitzer Prize as well. We delve into his multifaceted career focusing on his coverage of the Patriots and his 4 book's detailing them.What a fun and insightful time we had with the local media legend!

The award-winning author and writer for the Boston Globe, Christopher Price, joins us again. Chris gives us his thoughts on the 2024 Patriots training camp and what to watch for.It's that time of year again. folks. Let's Go! 

“Be quiet. Shut up! Don't get those guys riled up, man. We got it tough as it is.”Mark Duper to Mark Clayton regarding his duals with Ronnie Lippett and the PatriotsThis week we are happy to have Ronnie Lippett as our guest. Ronnie played his entire 8 year career with the Pats winning a number of awards including the Ed Block Courage Award.Ronnie is proud to talk about his timw at “the U” and his dislike of the Dolphins. Hear the story of why which started before his time with the Patriots. Lippett discusses how he had so much success against all-time great, Dan Marino. What “tell” did he and the defense discover during film study?What are his thoughts on the coaches he had during his tenure? What happened when he went to “confront” Ron Meyer?Listen to an interesting story as Ronnie wants to set the record straight on Tony Eason. You'll also want to hear how Ronnie has given back through the years.

“There's a yank on the phone. He wants me to go over [to the States] and kick that God darn ball.”- John Smith to his girlfriend (now wife)You've heard him talk about the Snowplow Game. Now, we speak with John Smith about his life & career.How did a promising, young soccer player in England become a Pro Bowl, American football player for the Patriots?He answers all of the following and more: What was his initial interaction with Coach Fairbanks like? What did Howard Cosell say about his first kickoff? How did John get around his rookie “hazing”? Later in his career, he became forever linked with Cosell over what tragedy? What are John's thoughts on ‘Ted Lasso'? What's it like kicking a game winning field goal? What are his fondest thoughts of regarding his time with the Patriots? What did he absolutely love to do after retirement from football?And you're going to love his stories about his first field goal and his great friend, Steve Grogan. 

This week's show in not an episode of Untold Patriots Stories at all. This week's offering is the July 3rd edition of the "6 Rings & Football Things" podcast with special guests... you guessed it, Dave Usher and Scott Prusak. Thank you to the man, the myth, the legend, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens for having us on.We are making it our 4th of July installment cuz, well, we had a blast! See what I did there? ;)Happy 4th to you all.

“I'm such a baby ‘cause the Patriots make me cry.”- Don Shula (maybe)We are doing something different this week. On the episode, we focus on one particular game in Patriots history: 12/12/82, the “Snowplow Game”. To bring it to life, our guests are the man who scored the only points that day and the man who cleared the way for him. Untold Patriots Stories is pleased to welcome John Smith and Mark Henderson.Everything you wanted to know about the “Snowplow Game” & more!

This week we are pleased to have Jon Williams on the podcast. John was a National Champion with Penn State in college and the Patriots 3rd round draft choice in 1984.Jon relives his time with Joe Paterno. What were some of JoePa's rules? Jon talks about winning the National Championship. How does winning it back then (1982) differ from what we see nowadays? Where is Jon's championship ring now?Jon remembers the day he got drafted like it was yesterday and discusses that. What round did he expect to be selected and why does he think that changed? What was it like going from PSU to Sullivan Stadium?Wait till you hear the story of Jon and Head Coach Ron Meyer!Who was the jokester of the Patriots locker room? When Jon got injured, who visited him in the hospital? What did a player do to continue to support the team when they were injured back then? Upon Jon's release from the team, which Patriot great consoled him? Who was his favorite teammate? What did Craig James do to have John Hannah threaten his life? What is Jon doing now and what advice would he give today's players?All this & more on this week's episode of Untold Patriots Stories!

“My Dad often said of his job as a broadcaster [that] he worked in the toy department of life.”- Mark SantosOn a special Father's Day edition of the Untold Patriots Stories podcast, we are pleased to be joined by Mark Santos. Mark is the son of legendary Patriots announcer and Patriots Hall of Famer, Gil Santos. Mark touches on a number of topics including growing up around the Patriots franchise, how close were Gil & Gino outside of work, what were his and his father's feelings about being given the red jacket by the Pats, what other HOFs is Gil in, and what does Mark think is the greatest travesty in all of sports.Hear the story of what the Krafts did to keep Gil in the Pats family.Mark also proposes that the Colts threw a game so the Pats - not only couldn't win the AFC East - but would be eliminated from the playoffs. You're going to want to hear this story.You'll also get to relive some of Gil's famous calls through the eyes of his son. Mark is a knowledgeable and interesting character who you'll enjoy listening to. Happy Father's Day to all!

This week we welcome Chris Mason of MassLive.com. Chris has been covering the Patriots since 2019 after a run of covering the Red Sox. What's the biggest perk of going from the Sox to the Pats? What is it like working with Karen Guregian? What did Chris think of the Patriots draft? Does he see Drake Maye playing this upcoming season? What is it dependent on? Do we know Bailey Zappe's fate? Will Joe Milton make the active roster? Who stood out in OTAs? What does Chris believe will be the best training camp battle of the summer? Will Rhamondre bounce back in 2024? Does Coach Mayo's approach have sustainability? Hear some background on our #3 pick after Chris went to visit the Mayes. What is his "way-too-early" predication for wins for next year? What does Chris think will constitute a successful season?These questions are all answered on this episode of Untold Patriots Stories.

Regarding 2007:“They're calling us a bunch of cheaters. This is crap… it was like extra motivation. You're talking about fueling a fire… we didn't care who was in front of us.”- Russ HochsteinIn the second half of our conversation with Russ Hochstein, we discuss the Super Bowls he played in and if he had a favorite. We go into the undefeated regular season in ‘07. Does he think it would have been better to have lost a game during the regular season? We talk about some former teammates, Tim Tebow (in Denver), Jerod Mayo, and Corey Dillon to name a few. Hear a story involving an Offensive Linemen tradition. As always, there's lots more.

“You've gotta have fun with things, you've gotta have fun with life and you gotta be able to make fun of yourself from time to time.”- Russ HochsteinRuss was “born and bred and bled red” in Nebraska. What extra curricular activities did he participate in growing up? Was it always the plan to be a Cornhusker? What was it like playing for the legendary Tom Osborne? How did winning a National Championship motovate Russ? Which Outland Trophy winner did he play with and what the culture in their offensive line room?Where did Russ have to go to hear his name called in the NFL Draft? Russ speaks extensively on what it was like to play for Patriots Hall of Fame Coach, Dante Scarnecchia. What made Dante special? Which of Russ' teammates described the offensive line as “five fingers of a fist”? How was the team's camaraderie? Russ talks about his flexibility and the variety of positions he played - not a lot of 300 pounders have lined up behind Tom Brady in their career!And this is just Part 1!

I've been very, very fortunate to be on the field with those guys, like Earl [Campbell], and there's so many. And have the opportunity to compete and play against them. And that's all a person wants."- Roland JamesRoland James, who played for the Patriots for his entire 11-year NFL career, speaks with Untold Patriots Stories this week. When it came time for his first-round selection, was New England in the picture at all? What up-and-coming coach had a stint as linebacker coach while Roland was with the Pats? What was the make-up of coaching during Roland's tenure? Which famous Patriot and he didn't get along for their first five years together? Which Pats alum did he say jokingly hit more of his own guys than the other team? How did he categorize Ron Meyer as a coach? Which teammate did he think was just as good as Andre Tippett? Who did he feel brought an "edge" to the team? What did Coach Raymond Berry do differently? Hear Roland interestingly give a technical breakdown of a Rod Rust defense. Does he agree the 1985 Super Bowl team was the most talented squad he's been on? Which Pats that he played with does he believe should be in the NFL Hall of Fame? What did Raymond Clayborn and Mike Haynes have in common? This and much more is revealed!

“I never look back and say ‘what if'. I kinda attack each day as if it's gonna be my last opportunity.”- Robert Edwards Untold Patriots Stories had a great time connecting with former Patriot, Robert Edwards. You heard some of his story but you don't know how inspirational he is and what he overcame. You'll learn what position he started out as, where the University of Georgia wanted him to play, and what happened his first game at running back for the Bulldogs. We talk about some of his most memorable college games and his amazing senior year. The only thing more amazing was his rookie campaign with the Patriots. Why does he think he succeeded so quickly? How did Coach Pete Carroll support him? Hear his thoughts on teammates such as Ben Coates, Troy Brown and Bruce Armstrong. What is his nickname for Bruce? Why did he used to thank Ben? Robert was there when Belichick took over. What were his dealing with him? What is Robert doing now and what is his next dream? An enjoyable and uplifting conversation with the Patriots 1998 1st round draft choice.