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(00:00) The guys react to a new San Diego Padres song made by fans, and go back to watch the infamous Padres fan song from 2 years ago. (18:36) Alex Barth, who covers the New England Patriots for 98.5, joins the show via zoom to discuss the Patriots’ offseason so far. (32:06) The guys talk about bike outfits, if they currently own a bike, and much more! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' 17th training camp practice as they get ready for their final preseason game on Thursday against the New York Giants. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, SI's Mike Kadlick and 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' 17th training camp practice as they get ready for their final preseason game on Thursday against the New York Giants. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles & Mike Kadlick ⤵️
(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the show and opens the hour discussing the latest with the Patriots. (15:41) Felger, Murray, McCarthy, and Chris Gasper discuss Drake Maye’s comments on learning Josh McDaniels’ offense. Plus, a surprise visit from Alex Barth. (27:00) Chris Gasper weighs in with his thoughts on the Celtics 2025-2026 schedule and the recent Celtics sale being approved by the NBA Board of Governors. (35:39) Gasper shares his final thoughts on the show.
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the final hour reacting to the reports out of Minnesota; Is Drake Maye showing signs of growth? (13:10) Zoverdrive AKA the Barth-tender! (25:49) We finish the day with Barth-Tender continued. (34:39) Fake Promo Friday. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start today's show recapping the Patriots joint practice with the Vikings and the offensive line struggles. (12:04) The guys talk about Drake Maye’s growth and how they feel about rookie offensive linemen protecting his blind side. (25:31) We touch on what we are looking for during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings. (32:56) The guys finish the hour debating the chances that the Patriots keep 7 wide receivers on their roster. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour discussing their concerns with Stefon Diggs as issues are reportedly arising. (9:41) The crew reacts to the reports that Michigan is being fined $20 million for stealing signs. (23:07) McKone and Barth go around the NFL. (34:56) We finish the hour with more around the NFL. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with This or That! (9:14) The guys continue This or That. (21:06) The crew debate who has the most to lose or gain during tomorrow's preseason game against the Vikings. (29:49) The guys finish off the hour talking about if they would like a Red Sox alumni home run derby. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down all the action from the Patriots two joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings. They discuss day 1 and the exciting moments from the team's productive day, including a great performance from Drake Maye and the offense. Day 2 sees a slight drop off in performance by the Patriots. Evan and Alex share their main concerning and positive takes as they head to face off with the Vikings in week 2 of the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(0:00) Michael Holley, Paul Perillo, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the win for the Red Sox against the Astros last night.(15:03) The guys talk about the performance of starter Dustin May in last night’s win.(24:39) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox.(37:05) They share more thoughts regarding the Red Sox lack of moves at the trade deadline. Plus, callers weigh in.
(0:00) Michael Holley, Paul Perillo, and Alex Barth open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the Red Sox win last night against the Astros and if they will make the playoffs. (10:56) The guys discuss the Red Sox roster and if it is good enough for the playoffs. (22:13) They discuss the news of the Celtics sale being approved by the NBA Board of Governors. (35:32) The Final Word!
(00:00) The guys react to a clip from Charlotte Wilder’s podcast talking about how she was called by Jordon Hudson. (18:29) Alex Barth, who covers the Patriots, joins the show via zoom to talk about the Patriots’ first preseason game and the upcoming season. (30:25) The guys circle back to Charlotte Wilder’s phone call with a very emotional Jordon Hudson. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE to recap the Patriots win in their. preseason opener vs the Commanders. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE to recap the Patriots win in their. preseason opener vs the Commanders. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff react to the New England Patriots' preseason opener, and share their takeaways from the game.
(00:00) Tim McKone & Alex Barth start today's show by talking about the expectations of the Patriots ahead of this first preseason game against the Commanders. (13:17) Barth Bites- What is Alex Barth watching for tonight? (24:20) We discuss the 3 keys to success for the Patriots this season. (35:18) The guys finish the hour discussing which Patriots wide receivers are going to make the team. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the second hour with breaking news; Joe Mazzulla signs a multi-year extension with the Celtics. (10:36) The crew reacts to a new report that opponents believe the Red Sox are stealing signs. (22:01) The guys talk more about the Roman Anthony deal. (30:34) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the third hour with going around the NFL discussing news and debating starters. (14:58) The guys discuss the 2024 quarterback draft class. (23:04) The guys finish off the hour talking about the Tom Brady statue that is being unveiled tonight and what pose it would be. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
(00:00) McKone and Alex Barth start the last hour debate on who will be the preseason darling during tonight's Patriots vs Commanders game. (8:43) This week's edition of Barth-tender where Alex Barth takes over the show in place of Zo. (22:20) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything. (35:17) Today’s Takeaways. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael
The NFL season is almost here, so it's time to preview Buffalo's division on the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast, hosted by Greg Tompsett. Joining the pod is Co-Host of the Patriots Catch-22 podcast Alex Barth, Host of the Cool Your Jets podcast Michael Nania, and Dolphins Talk contributor Marisa Marino, to help provide insight on Buffalo's division rivals.Join us as we discuss expectations for the Bills, Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins, predict division awards, and project breakout players for the 2025 season.Timestamps 0:00 Intro3:10 Vibe Check14:15 Which team(s) will exceed Vegas expectations?20:10 Which team(s) will fall short of Vegas expectations?27:43 AFC East MVP (excluding Josh Allen)34:22 Defensive Player of the Year38:27 Best positional unit in division43:24 Offensive Rookie of the Year47:20 Defensive Rookie of the Year 50:52 Breakout Players 59:19 Standings Predictions 1:04:38 Outro
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their takes on Wednesday's joint practice with the Washington Commanders. They share which plays and players stood out in 1-on-1 drills, red zone scrimmages and more. They discuss the offensive line, wide receivers and more position groups as they give a mini roster projection based on practice performance. Plus, they preview Friday's preseason game against the Commanders and what they expect from the team regarding playing time, rotations and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NFL season is almost here, so it's time to preview Buffalo's division on the Cover 1 Buffalo podcast, hosted by Greg Tompsett. Joining the pod is Co-Host of the Patriots Catch-22 podcast Alex Barth, Host of the Cool Your Jets podcast Michael Nania, and Dolphins Talk contributor Marisa Marino, to help provide insight on Buffalo's division rivals.Join us as we discuss expectations for the Bills, Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins, predict division awards, and project breakout players for the 2025 season.Timestamps 0:00 Intro3:10 Vibe Check14:15 Which team(s) will exceed Vegas expectations?20:10 Which team(s) will fall short of Vegas expectations?27:43 AFC East MVP (excluding Josh Allen)34:22 Defensive Player of the Year38:27 Best positional unit in division43:24 Offensive Rookie of the Year47:20 Defensive Rookie of the Year 50:52 Breakout Players 59:19 Standings Predictions 1:04:38 Outro
Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff look ahead to the New England Patriots' preseason opener on Friday night against the Washington Commanders.
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the third hour of the show discussing Drake Maye and his performance so far in Patriots Training Camp. (15:20) Discussion on the top quarterbacks in the NFL and where Drake Maye lines up to them. (24:33) How has former Patriots QB Joe Milton looked in Dallas Cowboys Training Camp so far? (32:38) Felger resets his thoughts on joint practices and why he doesn’t care about them anymore.
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the Patriots and Commanders joint practice that had multiple fights break out during it. (17:11) Alex Barth gives his thoughts on what he saw at Patriots Training Camp today. (25:23) The callers weigh in on all things Patriots. (34:48) More thoughts from Felger on his dislike of the joint practices that are held every year during training camps.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss the Patriots 11th training camp practice and look ahead to tomorrow's joint practice with the Washington Commanders SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
Alex Barth is joined with Marc Bertrand to recap the 11th day of training camp, providing their takeaways from everything throughout camp ahead of the Patriots' first joint practice.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the show with a conversation about Drake Maye, Will Campbell, and the rest of the Patriots offense following their rocky training camp performance on Friday. (13:27) Alex Barth of 985thesportshub.com joins the guys from training camp and gives an update on how the team looked at today’s practice. (27:22) Continued discussion on the Patriots’ offensive line struggles during camp and how it’s time to fix the problem. (35:26) Caller reactions on Will Campbell, Drake Maye, and the state of the Patriots.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss Patriots training camp and react to the great day from the Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth, and Pats Pulpit's Brian Hines join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' in-stadium practice at Gillette. The crew breaks down standout performances, key storylines, and observations from New England's first full week of padded practice at Training Camp. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles, 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth, and Pats Pulpit's Brian Hines join forces for a LIVE Patriots Daily & Patriots Beat crossover show, recapping everything from the Patriots' in-stadium practice at Gillette. The crew breaks down standout performances, key storylines, and observations from New England's first full week of padded practice at Training Camp. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff discuss what they've seen at New England Patriots Training Camp through two weeks.
Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Brian Hines and Alex Barth go LIVE for a Patriots Daily x Patriots Beat crossover to recap Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Brian Hines and Alex Barth go LIVE for a Patriots Daily x Patriots Beat crossover to recap Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show comparing the significance between the Patriot’s roster and coaching for their upcoming season. Plus, they react to Greg Bedard’s comments from yesterday on the show. (12:20) Alex Barth of 985thesportshub.com joins the guys from Patriots Training Camp. (26:44) The guys talk about their concerns with Will Campbell’s slow start to camp. (31:34) Callers weigh in on the Patriots.
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the Patriots first seven days of training camp. They share their standouts in the wide receiver room and give their takes on rookie performances so far. Plus, they go through every position on each side of the ball to gauge the depth chart and give an early roster projection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Brian Hines and Alex Barth go LIVE for a Patriots Daily x Patriots Beat crossover to recap Day 4 of Patriots Training Camp. 0:00 - Day 4 Recap 2:42 - Vrabel's coaching style 4:36 - Drake Maye 6:46 - Taking profits 11:10 - Pop Douglas standout 13:40 - Kendrick Bourne's role 16:30 - Javon Baker's progress 20:54 - Offensive line evaluation 24:15 - Big takeaway on defense 29:14 - Drake Maye's distribution 32:27 - Player of the day Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Brian Hines and Alex Barth go LIVE for a Patriots Daily x Patriots Beat crossover to recap Day 4 of Patriots Training Camp. 0:00 - Day 4 Recap 2:42 - Vrabel's coaching style 4:36 - Drake Maye 6:46 - Taking profits 11:10 - Pop Douglas standout 13:40 - Kendrick Bourne's role 16:30 - Javon Baker's progress 20:54 - Offensive line evaluation 24:15 - Big takeaway on defense 29:14 - Drake Maye's distribution 32:27 - Player of the day Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss the third day of Patriots training camp. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, Brian Hines and Alex Barth go LIVE for a Patriots Daily x Patriots Beat crossover to recap Day 4 of Patriots Training Camp. 0:00 - Day 4 Recap 2:42 - Vrabel's coaching style 4:36 - Drake Maye 6:46 - Taking profits 11:10 - Pop Douglas standout 13:40 - Kendrick Bourne's role 16:30 - Javon Baker's progress 20:54 - Offensive line evaluation 24:15 - Big takeaway on defense 29:14 - Drake Maye's distribution 32:27 - Player of the day Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing the first week of Patriots training camp, particularly on recent comments surrounding Drake Maye’s leadership. (15:07) Alex Barth joins the show live from Patriots training camp. (22:38) Callers weigh in on the Patriots. (33:21) The guys look back on Hulk Hogan’s legacy following the news of his death.
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their thoughts on the first day of Patriots Training Camp. They discuss who stood out the most, including a few different players in the wide receiver room. They talk defense and the unique roles Keion White, Harold Landry and Christian Ellis could play based on their presence at practice. Plus, they share their thoughts on commentary from Head Coach Mike Vrabel and player press conferences and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to discuss Stefon Diggs' return from injury and the Patriots PUP designations before training camp. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️
(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray start the final hour continuing this or that and take calls. (10:19) The guys talk about boy bands and some of their favorite soups. (21:38) We finish the day talking about Phillip Rivers retiring and Gronk being behind Kelce in the All-Quarter Century team. (33:51) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray begin the third hour reacting to the Vrabel press conference. (12:22) The crew touch on how the players aren’t scared of Vrabel but know he isn’t messing around with the team. (23:58) The guys take calls and reactions from thus far. (33:10) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(0:00) The guys open the third hour of the show with Mazz continuing his latest Tiers List. (13:24) Callers weigh in on Mazz’s Tiers. (24:04) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth discuss how baseball viewership may be negatively impacted by Apple TV. (32:17) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports, this week hosted by Alex Barth.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the Red Sox possibly making a “Superpen.” (12:03) The guys discuss the breaking news of Damian Lillard signing with the Trailblazers. (22:02) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (35:52) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth open the second hour of the show discussing Terry McLaurin’s contract dispute with the Commanders. (11:40) The guys discuss the Patriots wide receiver room. (22:35) They discuss the latest war of words between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft. (32:04) The latest Mazz’s Tiers!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth open the show discussing Jared Carrabis’s comments on the Red Sox and addressing pitching at the trade deadline. (15:36) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox and the “Superpen.” (25:09) The guys share more thoughts on the Red Sox and the Trade Deadline. Plus, they talk about the Open Championship. (33:07) The guys talk more about the Red Sox and the “Superpen.” Plus, callers weigh in.
Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Brian Hines of Pats Pulpit go LIVE on the Patriots Beat Podcast to preview the Pats offense ahead of training camp. SUBSCRIBE to the Patriots Beat Podcast ⤵️