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Ferdinand wanted to make cars for the people, but the Porsche brand we know is an empire of performance. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [ASAP Commercial Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. It’s the podcast where we talk about empires that were built, businesses, business empires. You know what we… If you’ve listened before, you know… Stephen Semple: Something like that. I get it. Businesses that have done pretty well over the years. Dave Young: They started small. Stephen Semple: They started small. Dave Young: They started small and then they got big. They got so big to the point that you could call them an empire. Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s the idea. Dave Young: It’s a pretty simple premise. Stephen Semple: That’s it. Dave Young: So as we counted down, Steve told me the topic today and it’s Porsche. Stephen Semple: Yes, sir. Dave Young: Porsche. I’m assuming this is the car. Stephen Semple: The car, yes, the car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: The car. Dave Young: And I’m trying to… I know some Porsche jokes, but I probably shouldn’t tell those on this show. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever actually been in a Porsche. Stephen Semple: Oh, well then you’ve got to come up and see me, Dave. Dave Young: You own one. I know you own one. Stephen Semple: Well, I have one. Bernier’s got two. I don’t know how many Steve has. Dave Young: I see how it is. I see how it is. Maybe I will tell my Porsche joke. So you guys that own them, do you call it Porscha? Because some of us just say Porsche. Stephen Semple: Well, if you actually take a look back, that’s the proper German pronunciation as Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, okay. Stephen Semple: And it’s supposed to not be… It’s not Italian Porsche, right? So it’s Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, Porsche. Okay, I’ll accept that. I’ll accept that. I’m guessing we’re- Stephen Semple: Well, look, you got to always call a dealership to double check. They’ll tell you. Dave Young: Now, if I had to guess where we’re headed to start this off sometime around the 40s, maybe earlier. Stephen Semple: A little earlier than that, actually. It was founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany. You’re not far off. But the interesting thing is where the growth really happened, even though that’s when it was founded, when things really started to happen, was actually post-World War II. Dave Young: That makes sense. Stephen Semple: You’re correct on that. Dave Young: So, it started in 31 and by the time you hit the late 30s and 40s, you’re part of the war machine. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it was founded in 1931, Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand. And when we take a look at the history of the business for a very long time, they were a part of the VW group, although they were recently spun off into their own separate business. And there’s a lot of shared history between VW and Porsche. A lot of people make fun of the fact that it’s basically a VW. There’s so much connection. Now here’s the other thing is, there’s a lot of connection in Nazi Germany here as well. And I mean- Dave Young: That’s what I was intimating but trying not to say, but yes, there was definitely. Stephen Semple: And not one of these ones of, “Oh, I’m a business and I got sucked up into the machine.” I mean, very early on. Very early on. Ferdinand was a member of the SS following the war, both he and his son were charged. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: He served two years in jail. His son six months. So we’re not talking loose connections here. He was a buddy of Adolf. Let’s just put it out there. And if you remember, going back to episode 21, VW was founded by Nazi Germany. So episode 21 about The Beetle, and Ferdinand was the guy who designed the Beetle. Dave Young: Right, right. I remember you saying that, Ferdinand Porsche. Stephen Semple: And look, Porsche has not always had the success it has today. It’s become pretty big. They do 40 billion EU in sales. They have 40,000 employees. They make 300,000 cars. There was a time that they’re making cars in the hundreds and thousands. It wasn’t that long ago. But let’s go back to Germany to the early 1900s. And if we think about Germany at that time, pre-World War II, pre-World War I, there was lots of history of engineering and science in Germany. More Nobel Prizes in Science was awarded to Germany than anywhere else in the world at that time. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: Germany was a real leader in science and engineering. And the first commercial automobile was made in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. So it’s 1906 and Daimler recruits Ferdinand because Ferdinand had been the winner of the Pottingham [inaudible 00:06:05] Prize, which is the automotive engineer of the year, which is given to new chief engineers and basically allows the person to have this designated doctor engineer honoris causa, Ferdinand Porsche. And he would go around calling himself all of that. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And this is an honorary doctorate because he never actually finished college, but he had real engineering chops, Ferdinand. So he moves to Stuttgart, which at the time is a center of car making in Germany, including all the suppliers. And he works for Benz for 20 years. Okay. Now, it’s Germany in the 1930s and 2% of the population own a car in Germany as compared to the United States, which is 30%. Dave Young: In that time? Stephen Semple: In that time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Ferdinand comes up with this idea of we should make an inexpensive car. We shouldn’t be making car for the wealthy. We should make an inexpensive car. The board rejects the idea. Ferdinand leaves in 1929. And in 1931… Kicks around for a few years, and then 1931 starts a consulting firm. Now, this dude knew how to name things. You’re ready for the name of the company? Dave Young: Of the consulting firm? Stephen Semple: Of the consulting firm. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: I have to read this to get it right. The Doctor Engineer Honoris Causa Ferdinand Porsche Construction and Consulting and Design Services for Motor Vehicles. Dave Young: Now, if I know anything about German, that was all one word that you just said, right? Stephen Semple: Well- Dave Young: No spaces in between any of those words. Stephen Semple: Translated, you’ll see it as Dr. in H period, C period, F period, Porsche, capital G, small M, small B, capital H. Dave Young: It just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Stephen Semple: Now, here’s the crazy thing. Up until 2009, that remained the official name of the company. You actually can find, if you see Porsche’s older than that, that if you look for that, it’ll be stamped somewhere in the car that that’s the manufacturer. Dave Young: They changed it finally because it was just too expensive to- Stephen Semple: It cost too much- Dave Young: Put that many letters in a dye cast. Stephen Semple: Exactly, exactly. Dave Young: Holy cow. Stephen Semple: So it’s 1934 and they land a contract with Germany to design a small affordable car for the people called the Volkswagen. Dave Young: Volkswagen. Stephen Semple: Beetle. Right, there you go. Now, here’s the thing that’s weird. Post World War II, the allies are in trying to rebuild Germany and no one owns VW. VW was owned by the state. So now it’s in the hands of the British and the British and the allies want to create a strong economy in West Germany because it’s now the Cold War. So the big defense to defending against East Germany and the expansion of communism is to really get the economy going in Germany. And so the British government, as we know from episode 21 about the Beetle, approached Porsche who designed it and said, “Help us get this car built.” And this is where it gets just a little bit weird because the son goes in one direction. Ferdinand’s doing his own thing. They both got arrested for war crimes. Son gets out first because he did six months. And his son’s name’s Ferry and his dad is in jail for two years. So between this time where dad’s still in jail and son’s out, here’s one of the things they did towards the end of the war. We don’t know exactly how many, but it was probably about 20 of their best engineers and they moved them out into the farmland of Austria and basically had them working in a barn because they didn’t want to get them arrested or killed, quite frankly. So Ferry gets out and he goes to this barn in Austria and he’s looking around and he goes, “What the heck are we going to do to make some money? Let’s start fixing up cars.” Now, not a huge business fixing up cars. It’s post-war and there weren’t a lot of cars in Germany anyway, but they had to do something. Then the dad gets out of jail and he ends up doing this work with Volkswagen. Now, here’s what’s interesting. And this is where the really tight ties between Porsche and Volkswagen start. The deal that the German government gives Ferdinand, the deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories to Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. We want your help designing and distributing this car. We will give you a royalty for every VW Beetle sold worldwide. Dave Young: Wow, that’s pretty generous. Stephen Semple: Well, no one knew it was going to be such a huge success and basically go for 50 years that car was being built. Dave Young: Right, right. Stephen Semple: So for a long time, the biggest source of revenue for Porsche was royalties on VW Beetle sales. Dave Young: Wow, okay. So it really- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: It really wouldn’t exist if that deal hadn’t been made. Stephen Semple: May not have, may not have. Now, meanwhile, Ferry, who has design chops of his own and loves cars, started tinkering around with vehicles. And what he started to do was put big engines in small cars. There was all these Beetle parts lying around. He would build a car, this little car, and he’d put a big engine in it. And if you go back in the time, if you go back and take a look in the late 30s, early 40s, and you take a look at Ferraris and things like that, you take a look at the race cars at the time, they were two-thirds engines. They’re these massive engines. So he went the opposite direction. He said, “Well, let’s take a little car and put a big engine in it.” And he’s driving around and he goes, “This is fun.” Because he’s basing it on parts lying around, which is the VW stuff. It’s an engine in the back. This becomes the Porsche 356, which is basically Porsche’s first car. So they start making this car and they wanted to make it somewhat affordable. So the price was $3,750, which would be $42,000 today. And they also wanted to have it as being a daily driver because again, everybody else making performance cars were not daily drivers, had a trunk, bunch of things, daily driver. And this is an important part of Porsche’s DNA. We’re going to come back to this a little bit later, this idea of it being a daily driver. So coming out of World War II, sports cars, industry’s happening and everybody’s got one. MG and Jag in the UK, there’s Ferrari in Italy, you get the idea. Now, one thing I forgot to mention that’s interesting and still today, the government state of Lower Saxony, which is basically would be the state, they still own 20% of Volkswagen. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: I forgot to mention that. Dave Young: Who are they now? Stephen Semple: Well, Volkswagen’s still around. Volkswagen’s still- Dave Young: No, who is the Saxony? Stephen Semple: Well, it’d be like saying the state of Texas. It’s a state. Dave Young: Okay, it’s just a part of Germany. Stephen Semple: Part of Germany and that government still owns 20% of the company. Dave Young: What a world. Stephen Semple: Now there’s all this stimulus going on in Germany to try to get the economy going. One of the things that they did, there was a really interesting tax rate. There was an interesting tax structure. There was a very high marginal tax rate. Now, ordinary people were taxed at 15%, but the marginal tax rate could go as high as 95%. And the reason why they wanted to do this was create this incentive for reinvestment. So there’s all this… As they’re making money, there’s this heavy reinvestment. And in the early 50s, racing is really exploding. Automobile racing is really exploding, but the lines between professional and amateur is blurry. If you remember, James Dean and Steve McQueen and other actors, Paul Newman, were all racing. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: They’re all racing vehicles. And Jaguar and Porsche were trying to do the same thing in terms of creating this daily driver that you could race. Now in the end, Porsche won, and I think part of it is because quite frankly, they just built a better vehicle. There was a time where the joke with Jaguars was you had to own two because one would always be in the shop and one… And going back to the early DNA, Ferry Porsche was quoted as saying, “We have the only car that can go from an East African safari to race in the Le Mans to take out to theater and then drive on the streets in New York.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: And look, today, Porsche still heavily advertises that. They will advertise a Porsche driving through the snow with ski racks on it. And not their SUVs, the 911. This is very much part of it. And if you think about it, this parallels what Rolex did in the early days. You remember from episode 184 with Rolex. Rolex, the Submariner, the Explorer. Dave Young: Target by niche. Stephen Semple: Target by niche and make it tough and something that you could use and wear day to day. So it’s 1954 and Porsche’s selling 588 cars and about 40% of them is in the US. So really what’s making things hum with them is all those Beetle sales. And it’s the ’60s, the Ford Mustang comes out, the Jag E type comes out, the Austin-Healey comes out, and Porsche decides they need a new vehicle. And they were going to do a sedan, a four door sedan. But what they realized was they didn’t really want to compete with Mercedes and BMW. So they looked around at the other German car manufacturers and they said, “You know what? That’s probably not the place to go.” They had designed it up and that project failed. They had also been working on a six cylinder Boxter engine. So Boxter engine, the cylinders are opposed, so they’re like boxing. And the whole idea is that lowers the center of gravity of the weight of the engine. And they had a project that they were working on that that didn’t go ahead. So they stepped back and they went, “Maybe what we should do is just reduce the size of the sedan and put that engine in it.” That’s what they did. And that became the Porsche 901. Except there’s a problem. Peugeot had the copyright for zero in the middle of a bunch of numbers in France. They couldn’t call it the 901 because of that copyright. Dave Young: So they called it- Stephen Semple: So they called it the 911. And that’s now the iconic Porsche car. 1966, they sell 13,000 of these cars. Now, here’s the thing that I think is very interesting. And Porsche, as far as I could figure out, is the only car manufacturer that does this. First of all, they’ve maintained the 911 forever, but even on top of that, Porsche really understands design language. We can all recognize a Porsche. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: We can recognize one from 2020. We can recognize one from 1999. We can recognize one from 1970. Even though they’ve upgraded the technology, they’ve changed the design of the car. They’ve now come out with the Cayman and the Macan and the Cayenne. They’re all recognizable as that vehicle. They’ve done a great job of doing that. I think that was a lost opportunity, frankly, when Tesla came out because they had a clean design slate. Tesla could have done that. But I think that’s really interesting how they’ve managed to maintain, even though they’ll modernize it. In our minds, we still will see one and go, “That’s a Porsche.” Dave Young: Sure. And the great car brands are able to do that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Audi is always going to be an Audi. Volvo is always going to look like a Volvo. And in the Portals class at Wizard Academy, one of the videos that I use to demonstrate that, there’s a language. If you combine specific shapes and specific lines, that all adds up to that brand of car. And so I’ve got an old video that I got when I was in the Motor Press Guild from Audi. It was just a video that was made for journalists with an Audi designer explaining all the lines on the car when they came out with the Q7 and how it still maintained the Audi design language. It was fascinating. Stephen Semple: It is. Dave Young: So Porsche could tell you that and the cool thing is those designers can tell you that. It’s hard for you and I to go, “Well, I can look at it and say, “That’s a Porsche.” But to be able to put it into words that describe it to someone else, is a gift. Stephen Semple: What’s really interesting, my nephew, Jeffrey, he loves Audi’s. That’s what he has. And he’ll even make the comment, he doesn’t like the Porsche’s because you feel like you’re in a bubble. Audis are very square. If you look at the back of an Audi and you look at the rear end of a Porsche, it has hips. But again, he’s even, “They’re great cars, but I like the squareness of the Audi.” So that’s interesting. Dave Young: Audi Audi has a fairly, not perpendicular, but an upright grill more so than a … And that’s part of their design language. Stephen Semple: So the whole DNA of Porsche came from this whole idea of a small car. Dave Young: Big engine. Stephen Semple: Big engine, daily driver, that was the whole idea is, it’s supposed to be a car that you can drive every day. That’s the core, core, core, core principle. That’s why they always have decent sized trunks. I remember when Gary bought his Boxter, one of the things he loved about it is you can actually put two sets of golf clubs in that car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? Now, here’s what’s fun. There was a time where when they were really wanting to get things going, they did some great print advertisements. So they had ads like bug killer. Another one was calling it transportation is like calling sex reproduction. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, two of my favorites, one was not perfect. It would list 20 or 30 races that Porsche won. And if you actually read it, there was two that it didn’t. Dave Young: That they didn’t, “We didn’t win all the races.” Stephen Semple: So not perfect. Dave Young: That could have been driver error. Stephen Semple: That could have been. But Dave, you were going to make some jokes. Porsche’s able to laugh at itself. It actually had an ad that said, “Small penis? Have I got a car for you? If you’re going to overcompensate, then by all means, overcompensate.” Dave Young: I love it, I love it. Well, and that’s always the thing, the jokes are not about the car. Stephen Semple: But they actually ran that ad and I believe it ran in Car and Driver Magazine. I cannot imagine getting that ad approved. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: And look, their own drivers are like, “Yeah, whatever.” Dave Young: Sure, compensating all I want. Absolutely. I love that story. Well, thank you, Stephen. I love the story of Porsche. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: And get out there and enjoy it or just buy me one and send it here. Thank you. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin Hour #4 with an update on the Red Sox Hot Stove that is not so hot. Producer, Tyler Milliken provides the latest reporting on Alex Bregman, potential trade targets and free agents available in the market. Who is going to play 3B for the Red Sox if they don't re-sign Bregman?(8:21)The guys dive into another Tail Waggin' Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and the "Pawtriots" as she provides information on a dog food drive for the Week 18 matchup between the Dolphins and Patriots.(19:51) Zo & Beetle go to the callers for reaction to everything from the show today.(32:31) Today's Takeaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin hour #2 continuing to dissect what went wrong versus Buffalo. They project the importance of bouncing back strong against the Ravens. (8:48) Is Drake Maye further away from MVP than the fans/media originally thought?(18:57) Zo, Beetle & McKone react to comments made by Taylor Kyles regarding the Patriots missing a #1 WR threat.(27:27) The crew go to the callers for all things discussed on the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - are joined by Mike Reiss of ESPN to talk everything Patriots. Reiss offers his “Big 3” Takeaways from Sunday's game between the Patriots and Bills.(11:10) Zo & Beetle ask Reiss whether next week's matchup is a “must-win” game versus Baltimore. Reiss dismisses that notion and couches it as a “Must-Play Well” Game instead. He also dismisses the notion that the Patriots are a fraud team.(23:14) The guys get into the controversial officiating in the past week's Patriots-Bills game.(31:07) Julian Edelman says the lights are too bright for this year's Patriots team. The guys offer up their take before going to the phone lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone begin the program by asking, “Was there anything good to come out of the Patriots' loss to the Bills?” - The guys make their case to argue a “Moral Loss” in defeat last Sunday.(13:58) Can you have a good loss? The crew share their pros and cons from Sunday's Patriots' loss.(23:23) Zo & Beetle go off the rails inspired by 80's Christmas Music. The crew react to Adam Schein's comments labelling the Patriots as “frauds” after their 21-point blown lead vs Buffalo.(36:00) The guys go to the phone lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sab is back! And she's brought along an entomologist friend. With Amber at the helm, the three of them delight in bugs, slugs and all things beetle-y. 00:36 Dr Bug-a-lugs (Darryl Hardie) brings us up to speed on the bright green and highly odoriferous beetles that have been laying siege to Geraldton. 17:48 Bug juice in a blender and sheep poo in a thermomix.52:11 MyPestGuide Reporter app: the one-stop-shop for all your pesky buggy identification needs.Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

What if the Volkswagen you built as a teenager never really left you? In this episode, we get into the incredible full-circle story of David Lawler and his 1971 Volkswagen Beetle from Southeast England. David bought his very first VW at just 14 years old, poured years into building it, and saw that dream rewarded when the car landed in a Volkswagen magazine in 1995. But life changes. Priorities shift. The unthinkable happens—and the car is sold. Watching your first show-winning Volkswagen drive away is a regret that never fully fades. For decades, the Beetle would resurface in David's life, always just out of reach. Nearly 30 years later, he finally gets the chance to buy it back—only to discover it's far worse than he imagined. Rather than restore what was lost, David makes a bold decision: start over and build something entirely new. The result is a radically re-imagined 1971 VW Beetle—a modern, hot-rod-inspired machine that stands completely apart from anything else in the Volkswagen world. From extensive paint and bodywork, to chop-top modifications, a full roof conversion, and a cartoon-style window treatment, this build rewrites the rulebook. The hot-rod-meets-custom interior seals the deal as a true one-off. That risk paid off in a big way. The car was selected Top Five at the VolksWorld Show and went on to land the cover of the November 2025 Volkswagen magazine. This episode covers the emotional journey, the design decisions, the fabrication challenges, and what it means to let go of the past—only to build something even better. If you love custom Volkswagen Beetles, VW show cars, chop-top VWs, and real stories from the global air-cooled scene, this one is a must-listen.   www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off of your order www.ssaircooled.com ICON pistons here

When temperatures plummet and bass go lethargic, most anglers struggle—but jig fishermen thrive! Discover why a methodical jig presentation dominates winter bass fishing and how to unlock its full potential in rocky, deep, clear water. Learn the critical cadence adjustments that trigger strikes, why thinning your weed guard increases hookups, and how football jigs paired with craw-style trailers perfectly imitate winter forage. Master the long-cast approach that keeps spooky bass comfortable, optimize your line choice for deep water sensitivity, and understand why slower presentations consistently outperform everything else when the water turns frigid.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bass-cast-radio--1838782/support.Become a Patreon memebet now for less then a pack of worms you can support Bass Cast Radio as well as get each epsiode a day early & commercial free. Just click the link below. PATREON 

The Colorado Beetle which is a major threat to potato crops has been officially eradicated from the UK. It was last identified on a farm in Kent in 2023. It's distinctive, with orange and black stripes and can completely strip the leaves off potatoes and other leafy plants like tomatoes and aubergines. Farmers are being asked for their views as part of a consultation to ensure fairness in the supply chain for arable crops. Defra wants to hear from growers, processors and industry bodies over the next eight weeks as part of fair dealing reforms. It says it aims to give producers stronger protections against unfair practices.Donald Trump has announced a 12 billion dollar farm aid package. It comes against a backdrop of the trade dispute with China, and other countries too, over tariffs which have severely disrupted soya bean exports and hit farming profits. What does it mean for the UK?All week we've been talking about rare breeds of livestock, at just 15 years of age, Sebastian Carr is quite the celebrity in the world of rare breed pigs. He's won awards for his herd of Saddlebacks, in 2023 he scooped gold in the British Pig Association New Pedigree Breeder of the Year, the youngest person ever to do so. His passion for pigs began when he received four piglets as a Christmas present seven years ago, now his whole family's involved.Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Is it a kingdom of splendor or squalor? Find out with Moxie the Yeen and Isekai Sensei-Sama as they collect another first chapter in Moriking.Chat with us instantly by clicking here!Support the showSugoi Mart is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch! Click here or use code APR15 at checkout to get 15% off your first order.Check out our website, AnimePodcasterReincarnation.com, to leave a comment or check out our blog posts. Follow on Bluesky, Twitter (

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   Our first show of Season 14 will begin on January 7, 2026. We've been coming up with ideas for book recommendations and will soon be recording with guests. But until then, Amy is going to make merry, and Carrie is going to begrudgingly deal with the holidays. And in this episode, we're reviewing some of the notable books that we have loved over the last 12 months. Some of these are backlist titles, and some are new releases—we cannot keep up with the publishing industry, nor do we really try. You will also hear from some of our guests from this year who share their favorites of 2025.    Books Discussed In This Episode: Carrie's Favorites of 2025 1- Angel Down by Daniel Kraus 2- On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder  3- The Millicent Quibb School for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 4- The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh  5- Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home by Nora Krug   Amy's Favorites of 2025 1- Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce  2- You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith 3- Culpability by Bruce Holsinger  4- The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives by Theresa Brown, RN  5- Paris Letters: A Travel Memoir About Art, Writing, and Finding Love in Paris by Janice MacLeod    Other books mentioned 1- I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman 2- The Nature of Pain by Mandi Fugate Sheffel  3- The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker  4- The Devils by Joe Abercrombie  5- Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess  6- The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb 7- I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai 8- Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor 9- Starling House by Alix E. Harrow  10- Dead Man Blues by S.D. House  11- God of the Woods by Liz Moore  12- The Road to Blair Mountain: Saving a Mine Wars Battlefield from King Coal by Charles B. Keeney 13- Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench and Brendan O' Yea  14- Carpool Detectives: A True Story  of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan  15- Anima Rising by Christopher Moore  16- The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman 17- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio 18- Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman  19- Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand - live from Gillette Stadium - begin the show by re-assessing the AFC Playoff picture. The Patriots-Ravens Week 16 matchup gets flexed into Sunday Night Football.(14:30) The guys react to Cam Newton and Adam Schein's comments heaping praise on the Buffalo Bills. It's a hat and t-shirt game for the Patriots if they can beat the BIlls.(23:11) Chargers defeat the Eagles (22-19) in overtime on Monday Night Football. The crew react to the implications of a Chargers victory.(31:01) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines for all things discussed in the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After overcoming a storm of challenges, Old Mr. Beetle practically skitters on a cloud as he makes his way, oh so merrily, to his Wednesday night story time for young bugs on the 25th branch. But when he nears his story time stage, he discovers that the end of the branch has been blocked off. The 26th branch, directly above, is dangling ominously and presents too much of a hazard to allow his story time to proceed. But even more disappointing is the fact that this new obstacle may impact something very important that is coming in three week's time. Listen in to find out whether Mr. Beetle is able to overcome yet another challenge...and come through for his dearest friend. Thank you to DECLAN for the super important reminder message at the beginning! Thank you to the many premium subscribers who supplied sound effects used in this story! Thank you to RYLEE, LUNA, LEVI, ADRIAN, OLIVIA, LINGLING, REUVY, EZRA, ELENORE, FIONA, LOLA, ARIANA, LILY, THEO, ALICE, SAGE, DAVID, JAMES, WREN, JUNI, EMERSON, CEDI, KADEN, KENNA, NELLY, CHARLI, and FIA! Unlock the full Little Stories Library and access Little Stories for Sleep--an exclusive bedtime podcast--with Little Stories Premium! Join or GIFT a subscription at http://www.littlestoriespremium.com

The East Coast of Canada is cold, and the car season is short — usually May through October. New Brunswick isn't known as a hotbed for the air-cooled Volkswagen scene, but when the VW bug bites you out there, you're all in. Terry grew up in a drag-racing family, and everything changed the day his father gifted him a convertible Karmann Ghia. That single car sparked a lifelong obsession with all things air-cooled VW. From flat-towing a '67 Beetle over 2,000 miles from Alabama, to drag-racing a Herbie-themed bug, to eventually owning the legendary Save-A-Bugcampaigned by Jack Shacettie — Terry's passion has taken him across the continent. His vacations? They weren't for relaxing — they were spent in Southern California, wrenching in work clothes at Jack's shop just to be part of the action. Now retired from a career in insurance, Terry finally opened a small but official shop in New Brunswick. Not for business — but to help keep his cars and his friends' cars on the road. Terry's collection tells the story of a life dedicated to Volkswagens: "Cinco," his all-original 1955 Beetle, bought with just 25,000 miles. A 1955 Kombi running an SO-42 interior setup. And his driver — a 1950 split window, restored by Dr. Dick Christiansen, which he puts real miles on. So many cars, so many stories, and a lifetime of air-cooled passion from one of Canada's most dedicated VW enthusiasts. This is a great listen — tune in. www.letstalkdubs.com/store www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com BUY ICON Pistons https://www.ssaircooled.com  

Ryan, Miles, and Pete go over the results for 3 more CCO Fall Festive events, including the one we hosted in Kenosha, WI. Also... Brute "The Sandworm" Heart has some words.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show recapping the comments from Mike Vrabel earlier this week about never being satisfied. (12:46) The crew dives into the Drake Maye comparisons to Tom Brady following the victory over the Giants and with his success this season. (22:27) We discuss the comments Dan Orlovsky made on Drake Maye's year 2 leap as a quarterback. (35:20) Zo and Beetle end the hour diving into Nick Wright's comments that the Patriots are proving most rebuilds are fraudulent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour ranking the Boston sports owners right now. (9:55) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything. (19:27) Kay Adams says to quit talking about the Patriots easy schedule because they continue to win. The crew discusses. (31:54) Zo and Beetle question if there is any chance Bill Belichick does not make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to begin the hour to discuss his Ohio State Buckeyes finally beating the Michigan Wolverines over the weekend.(10:17) Albert Breer would put Bill Belichick in the Hall of Fame before Robert Kraft. The crew debates who deserves to get in more. (21:17) We dive into the top of the AFC, is there a clear-cut top of the AFC team at this point? (28:09) Zo and Beetle discuss Will Campbell's injury and a potential timetable for return when eligible to be activated from injured reserve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the latest with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo between trade rumors and him missing 2-4 weeks with a calf strain. (11:44) Could the Celtics get involved in the Giannis sweepstakes? Zo and Beetle give their thoughts on this as a possibility. (22:43) The crew debates if Sonny Gray is truly a top end starter for the Red Sox. (35:21) We end the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the high praise for Drake Maye from Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan following the Monday Night win over the Giants.(12:18) Colin Cowherd believes Drake Maye is looking like an all-timer at the QB position. The crew reacts. (22:16) We question whether the Patriots are the only complete team in the AFC given the flaws within other contending teams. (31:48) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the fate of the bad teams in the NFL, with Beetle saying pro sports need bad teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour debating who deserves to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame more, Robert Kraft or Bill Belichick. (10:52) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything from the day and update the audience on our Twitter poll.(20:41) Zo and Beetle are joined by Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla to discuss the win over the New York Knicks and the toughness of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joins Zolak & Bertrand in-studio to discuss his ‘Big Three.' (12:15) We question if there is reason to be concerned about the Patriots Red Zone offense. (21:37) The crew and Mike Reiss debate if the Patriots are the best team in the NFL.(30:49) What is the reasoning behind Kyle Williams showing flashes of great plays while no-showing in large stretches of games? Zo and Beetle dive in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer stating that he would put Bill Belichick into the HOF before Robert Kraft and if it will come down to one or the other.(12:18) Sonny Gray says he never wanted to go to the Yankees in a recent interview. The crew reacts and dives into the Red Sox spending outlook this offseason. (25:03) UNC is doubling down on Bill Belichick as their Head Coach, plus some additional news on Belichick. Zo and Beetle discuss. (33:16) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded live in Charlotte, NC, this Brazilian tale pits a round-rumped, fleet-footed critter against a teeny-tiny insect in a surprisingly high-flying race. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.

Nature filmmaker Tom Mustill travels the globe capturing breathtaking footage of animals while highlighting the work of the world's leading conservationists. But one summer day, on a vacation kayak trip, he comes face to face with nature in a way he never expected. He shares the story of how this rare and terrifying encounter re-sparks his sense of wonder — reminding him to sometimes put down the camera to see the world as it truly is.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour by recapping the Patriots winning their 10th straight game in convincing fashion. (8:23) The crew discusses the domination of the Giants despite offensive line injuries and what that says about their program under Mike Vrabel. (17:40) We answer your calls and reactions on everything including the Pats win over the Giants on Monday Night.(27:07) Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran noted the effort and intensity the Patriots played with last night. Zo and Beetle react.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with a kicker discussion as well as question where the Patriots would be if they didn't hire Mike Vrabel.(8:23) The crew dives into Tail-Waggin' Tuesday with this week's ‘Pawtriots' Dog of the Week Yeller. (18:09) We get to more of your calls, questions, and reactions on everything.(34:32) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined live from Gillette Stadium by former Patriot David Andrews to discuss the Patriots dominating the Giants on Monday Night Football.(10:21) The crew dives into the Christian Elliss massive hit on Jaxson Dart on the sideline that led to a scuffle. (22:31) Zo and Beetle debate if the Patriots are the best team in the NFL and if they should truly fear anyone. Plus a discussion on if there should be any concern about the Patriots Red Zone offense with them going 1-5 last night in the Red Zone.(33:13) We discuss with David Andrews the likelihood of Drake Maye winning the NFL MVP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the message the Patriots sent to the league last night heading into the bye week. (12:37) The crew questions where the Patriots roster ranks in comparison to other NFL rosters. (23:33) We debate if the week 15 matchup is bigger for the Bills or the Patriots. (30:59) Zo and Beetle dive into the NFC playoff picture and who the real contenders are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour reacting to Giants pass rusher Brian Burns and his comments on Drake Maye leading up to tonight's game.(13:15) The crew discusses the news of former Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin taking the LSU job ahead of the College Football playoffs despite being in the midst of a playoff run. We debate the current issues within the College Football calendar, such as a coach being able to leave his team before the playoffs begin.(24:53) Zo and Beetle talk to all-time Patriots legend WIllie McGinest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing all that took place from yesterday across the NFL and how the slate affected the Patriots. (11:20) The crew debates if the Kansas City Chiefs are truly dead. (22:48) We question who the good teams are in the AFC given the uncertainty throughout the playoff picture. (31:10) Zo and Beetle dive into the MVP race and if Matthew Stafford's chances took a hit with his performance against the Panthers on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour debating if it is a bad sign for the Patriots if they struggle against the Giants tonight.(8:20) We question who will get more touches tonight between Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson. (19:15) The crew dives into the biggest storylines from the weekend with Read & React.(35:12) Zo and Beetle finish the hour with your calls and reactions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Beetle and Paul Perillo talk about some of the nerves Patriots fans are feeling due to several injuries suffered against the Bengals.(12:19) What would qualify as a disappointing season finish for the Patriots?(24:50) More discussion on who would be the toughest playoff opponent for the Patriots. Also, should teams worry about playing the Patriots in the postseason?(32:14) Should AFC teams worry about seeing the Patriots in the playoffs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Phil Perry joins Beetle and Paul Perillo to talk Patriots and their big need for the bye week.(9:37) Is the NFL MVP award race over? Beetle and Phil have differing opinions.(22:37) The guys react to some funny comments referencing Mike Vrabel.(29:35) Beetle, Paul, and Phil discuss Patriots - Giants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Did the Red Sox trade for a number two starter? Or are there more moves to make? Beetle and Paul Perillo discuss.(12:03) Reacting to some rumors linking Bill Belichick to the NFL next season.(23:33) Beetle talks about the season finale for the UMass Minutemen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined in the final hour by Celtics Head Coach, Joe Mazzulla ahead of their matchup against the #1 team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons.(15:11) Zo, Beetle & McCarthy jump into a Tail Waggin' Tuesday by Celia Oswitch and this week's ‘Pawtriots' Dog of the Week, Tolkein.(24:07) The guys go off the rails with some vampire tv show talk. Lightning round of callers weigh in on everything discussed in today's show. (37:29) We close out the show with Today's Takeaways.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Mike Reiss from ESPN live from Gillette Stadium. Reiss expresses his concern over the Patriots injuries sustained in Sunday's matchup vs Cincinnati and the need for the Patriots to make it to their bye week.(9:29) Mike Reiss discusses his big three observations from the Patriots-Bengals game in Week 12.(21:14) The crew react to commentary by CBS Sports' Pete Brisco & former Patriot Logan Ryan proclaiming that the “Road To The Super Bowl Runs Through Foxborough.”(30:00) Zo & Beetle talk about the injury impact for this Patriots team and the concerns going forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and the MMQB live at Gillette Stadium to discuss the injury impact for the offensive line following injuries to rookie starters Will Campbell & Jared Wilson.(13:39) Who should the Patriots fear in the AFC Playoff picture? Breaking News: Sonny Gray gets traded to the Red Sox.(22:11) The crew discuss the implications of Joe Burrow playing rather than sitting versus the Patriots. The Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson saga continues.(34:26) Zo & Beetle go to the phone lines to close out the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by touching on a number of Patriots topics, before a caller defends McKone's outlook on facing the Broncos in the playoffs.(13:26) We question whether Josh Allen could leave the Bills and join Tom Brady with the Raiders.(23:48) We touch on the biggest storylines heading into Week 12 of the NFL season. (33:02) Zo and Beetle finish the hour by reacting to First Take crapping all over Drake Maye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the Red Sox financial flexibility and what it means for this offseason. (10:26) The crew reacts to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora's appearance on Foul Territory and comments he made on both Alex Bregman and Tristan Casas.(22:21) We question whether Tarik Skubal is definitively on the Red Sox radar in a potential trade. (31:51) Zo and Beetle debate whether the Patriots with their current record and schedule are battle tested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand discuss the news that Joe Burrow is fully participating in practice and may play Sunday vs the Patriots. (9:04) Stefon Diggs has reportedly been playing through a broken finger. We question if this will have an impact on his overall play the rest of the season. (22:35) Should the Patriots take a flyer on wide receiver Brandin Cooks following his release from the Saints? The crew dives in. (28:44) Zo and Beetle debate if there is any chance this Patriots team is not for real and the chances they could get smacked come the playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start today's show debating what the Patriots' fatal flaw could be this season. (9:50) The crew discusses Ja'Marr Chase's suspension officially being upheld and if they would rather play the Bengals at full strength or without Chase.(22:54) We question if the Patriots should feel comfortable playing against anyone in the AFC come the playoffs. (30:26) Zo and Beetle end the hour debating whether they would rather play at home vs the Chiefs or go to Denver with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing how if the Patriots make the Super Bowl, no one will question their easy schedule. (13:05) The crew dives into credit pie for the Patriots. Plus a debate of the best kinds of pie. (26:24) Ohio sends Umass to 0-11 on the season. We touch on the current state of Umass football. (35:19) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a music discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Eliot Wolf's comments following the trade deadline, specifically on giving up three 1st round picks for a player.(10:05) We debate if the Patriots should pursue Myles Garrett in an offseason trade.(20:32) Nick Wright has Drake Maye very high in his QB tiers. The crew reacts.(26:09) Zo and Beetle discuss the flurry of Red Sox moves from yesterday which included sending Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour heading live to Mike Vrabel's meeting with the media ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. (23:40) The crew is joined by Patriots pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to discuss Milton Williams injury as well as expectations on Sunday vs the Bengals. (29:45) We answer your calls and reactions on everything from the show. (36:23) Zo and Beetle close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour with the latest news on all things Red Sox, including Bo Bichette and Tristan Casas rumors. Plus the likelihood of signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, is it an either or situation. (12:09) Zo and Beetle dive into Tail-Waggin' Tuesday with Celia Oswitch and this week's ‘Pawtriots' Dog of the Week, Lila.(21:18) The crew answers your calls and reactions on everything.(32:33) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing the news that Ja'Marr Chase will be suspended for the Patriots game this Sunday for spitting on Jalen Ramsey in last week's game. (11:34) The crew questions if there is any chance the Chiefs miss the playoffs given their 5-5 start, the worst start to a season of Patrick Mahomes' career.(22:02) Cam Newton calls the Patriots success this season fools gold due to their easy schedule, but credits the Colts so far for their success. We react.(34:41) Zo and Beetle close the hour with a Thanksgiving dinner debate and discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the impact of Milton Williams being out of the lineup for at least 4 games after being placed on injured reserve. (10:26) We debate how difficult of an out the Patriots are within the AFC playoff picture. (21:25) The crew questions if the Patriots need more opportunities for “prove-it” wins in order to silence the easy-schedule doubters. (30:14) Zo and Beetle discuss Dave Portnoy saying the AFC is only a three team race between the Patriots, Broncos, and Bills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour continuing the discussion on the disaster that is the UMass Football program and what they need to do to stop being a national embarrassment. (10:53) The crew discusses Zo's interview with Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf, specifically the impact of their rookie class and free agent signings.(21:34) We answer your calls and reactions on everything. (30:59) Zo and Beetle question if the Patriots have the inside track for the #1 seed in the AFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour discussing how the Patriots need to beat the Jets tonight and have no excuses if they lose. (14:09) UMass football lit off fireworks after a field goal that put them on the scoreboard last night despite being down 45-3 at the time. The crew gives their thoughts on another UMass lowlight. (25:12) We question the initial trade of Rafael Devers and why the Red Sox felt it was necessary to move on from him given the return. Plus the Red Sox President Sam Kennedy discussed the need to fill the void at 3rd base. (34:49) Zo and Beetle close the hour answering more of your calls and questions on everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.