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Boston Globe writer Ben Volin joins and gives a scouting report on the Patriots ahead of their week 2 matchup with the Fins. Ben said Drake Maye looked uncomfortable in their week 1 loss to the Raiders and he isn't sold on the Patriots receivers. Ben expects the Jets to give the Bills all they can handle this weekend.
After the Fins players-only meeting, Joe and Hollywood discuss whether they actually make a difference. Boston Globe writer Ben Volin joins and gives a scouting report on the Pats ahead of their week 2 matchup with the Fins. Don Bailey Jr. joins and talks all things Canes ahead of their top 25 in state showdown with #18 USF.
On a Football Friday Joe dives into the Dolphins week 2 matchup with the Patriots, calling it a "must win" game for Miami. Joe compares the Dolphins Players-Only meeting to situations when he played for coach Don Shula. The Canes get set to welcome #18 USF into Hard Rock after the Bulls upset the Gators last week in Gainesville. Joe makes his NFL and College Football picks. Larry Blustein, Ben Volin, Don Bailey Jr., and Mike Florio join.
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if the Packers or Commanders are more likely to land in the NFC Championship and if Lambeau Field is the most hallowed ground in all of sports. Ben Volin joins the show to comment on Drake Maye's development and Brock Purdy's injury. Will Mac Jones give us a glimpse into the past on Sunday? Plus, the Ravens are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the most disrespectful way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if the Packers or Commanders are more likely to land in the NFC Championship and if Lambeau Field is the most hallowed ground in all of sports. Ben Volin joins the show to comment on Drake Maye's development and Brock Purdy's injury. Will Mac Jones give us a glimpse into the past on Sunday? Plus, the Ravens are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the most disrespectful way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if the Packers or Commanders are more likely to land in the NFC Championship and if Lambeau Field is the most hallowed ground in all of sports. Ben Volin joins the show to comment on Drake Maye's development and Brock Purdy's injury. Will Mac Jones give us a glimpse into the past on Sunday? Plus, the Ravens are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the most disrespectful way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if the Packers or Commanders are more likely to land in the NFC Championship and if Lambeau Field is the most hallowed ground in all of sports. Ben Volin joins the show to comment on Drake Maye's development and Brock Purdy's injury. Will Mac Jones give us a glimpse into the past on Sunday? Plus, the Ravens are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the most disrespectful way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if the Packers or Commanders are more likely to land in the NFC Championship and if Lambeau Field is the most hallowed ground in all of sports. Ben Volin joins the show to comment on Drake Maye's development and Brock Purdy's injury. Will Mac Jones give us a glimpse into the past on Sunday? Plus, the Ravens are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the most disrespectful way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a follow-the-money situation for the Patriots. They have veterans of four or more years who have guaranteed contracts. Once the Patriots couldn't trade one, they released the cheaper option. They talk of Peppers' strengths, the fallout between Bill Belichick and the Patriots, and a mini preview of their game in Week 3. After the call, Joe talks about some blurbs of Post-Gazette Beat Writer Gerry Dulac's weekly chat and Cam Heyward.
Joe Starkey talks with Ben Volin of The Boston Globe about the Steelers' acquisition of Jabrill Peppers, who the New England Patriots cut before the start of the season. Joe talks about the Cam Hetward contract situation and other stories around the NFL.
Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin joins Miami Dolphins On SI Publisher Alain Poupart to break down the Dolphins' Week 2 opponents, the New England Patriots, and the matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Make sure to follow Alain on Twitter at @PoupartNFL and Blusky at @alainpoupart.bsky.social, and read his stories (free content) on Miami Dolphins on SI at si.com/nfl/dolphins.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
(00:00) Live free or buy is back! Hardy quizzes Fred and Wallach on how much people are selling these items for online, or if they are actually free. (17:39) Dave Richard is the Fantasy Football Guru for CBSSports.com - He joins the show to help get your team ready for the regular season! (35:23) Ben Volin from the Boston Globe sat down with Belichick 1 on 1 to talk about his first season with UNC. (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!
Meghan Ottolini and Jon Lyons were joined by Chris Cotillo, of MassLive, to preview the start of the Boston Red Sox four-game series with the Yankees in New York. Mego and Lyons discussed their takeaways from Bill Belichick's interview with the Boston Globe's Ben Volin. In breaking news, Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk will miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that will require surgery. Finally, Mego and Lyons share their expectations for tonight's Patriots preseason finale.
From 08/07 Hour 2: Ben Volin joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Commanders vs Patriots joint practice.
08/07 Hour 2: Hit The Skins - 1:00 Ben Volin Joins The Junkies - 14:00 Las Vegas Might Be Losing Steam - 31:00
08/07 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:09:00 The Sports Junkies break down the latest Washington Commanders news. The guys also tried smelling salts for the first time. Today's guests were Ben Volin and Chris Doering.
JP and BMitch welcome Ben Volin onto the show to talk about the Patriots season ahead and the joint practice today.
Hour 4 of BMitch & Finlay features a fantasy preview with Dave Richard and some Patriots talk with Ben Volin.
From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Football is BACK! Well, sort of ... The Patriots hit the back practice fields at Gillette Stadium for day one of training camp 2025. Fitzy, Hart, and Meghan Ottolini were in the house to catch all the action, and offer their key takeaways and analysis (with a cameo from Ben Volin) on the latest episode of 6 Rings and Football Things. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Football is BACK! Well, sort of ... The Patriots hit the back practice fields at Gillette Stadium for day one of training camp 2025. Fitzy, Hart, and Meghan Ottolini were in the house to catch all the action, and offer their key takeaways and analysis (with a cameo from Ben Volin) on the latest episode of 6 Rings and Football Things. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(00:00) Bird joins the show in the studio to play a game with the guys as they try to guess if these stories about Bird are either fact or fantasy. (23:38) Mike Vrabel thought he was being punked by Ben Volin for asking the same question as Tom Curran five minutes later. (33:35) Eddie Trunk, a huge Ozzy Osbourne fan is shocked by the news of his passing and grieves the loss of the legendary rockstar. (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!
Football is BACK! Well, sort of ... The Patriots hit the back practice fields at Gillette Stadium for day one of training camp 2025. Fitzy, Hart, and Meghan Ottolini were in the house to catch all the action, and offer their key takeaways and analysis (with a cameo from Ben Volin) on the latest episode of 6 Rings and Football Things. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Volin of the Boston Globe questions whether running it back this season with a similar roster will lead to different results and details what he believes the teams ceiling will be under Mike McDaniel.
A ton of Dolphins talk on Training Camp Eve! Ben Volin isn't high on the Dolphins and cites “bad vibes” surrounding the organization. Hoch has some advice for Mike McDaniel as he enters his 4th season as head coach. Plus, a very optimistic view at the Dolphins roster courtesy of Joe Schad. Also includes the founder of Funky Buddha Brewery settling Friday's “amuse bouche” fiasco.
Senior NFL writer at the Boston Globe, Ben Volin, highlights some of the more interesting storylines across the NFL heading into the first week of training camp.
Shane Gillis goes off at the ESPYs. Joe predicts Waddle and Hill will be over 1k yards this season. Zach Sieler's contract situation is still up in the air. The most important thing for the Dolphins remains Tua's health. Ben Volin and Marc Ross join the show.
Joe gives his 8 teams that he thinks can win the Super Bowl this season. Boston Globe writer Ben Volin joins and gives a Patriots preview as the Dolphins will host the Pats in their home opener. Hollywood's headlines include Big Noon Kickoff adding Dave Portnoy and Wimbledon getting big ratings.
Boston Globe writer Ben Volin joins to give some insight on the New England Patriots. After a busy offseason New England is looking for a bounce back year following back to back 4-13 seasons. The Dolphins host the Pats in their home opener in week 2.
04/24 Hour 2: EB's Finally Getting His Shutter Fixed Today - 1:00 Ben Volin Joins The Junkies - 18:00 El Zol Takes Over The Junkies Show - 33:00
04/24 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 44:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:06:00 The Sports Junkies preview the 2025 NFL Draft ahead of the first round tonight. The guys also highlight the Capitals big win over Montreal last night. Today's guests were Ben Volin and Devante Smith-Pelly.
From 04/24 Hour 2: Ben Volin joins The Sports Junkies to preview the 2025 NFL Draft.
(00:00) The guys react to a clip from LB coach Zak Kuhr emphasizing "violence" on defense. Zolak shares his take on what the coaches mean by that. Beetle questions if this should be the main focus, pointing out there were several non-violence-related issues with the defense last season. (10:32) The crew reacts to Ben Volin predicting the Patriots will finish 2nd in the AFC East. They break down the rest of the division and what that could mean for New England. They also discuss the possibility of the Saints trading up with the Patriots for a quarterback due to Derek Carr’s injury. (21:21) Zolak and Bertrand talk about the NBA regular season wrapping up, with the Celtics set to face either the Magic or Hawks in the first round. McKone says he prefers the Hawks matchup. They also discuss injury concerns surrounding Jaylen Brown. (30:35) The guys discuss Jordon Hudson appearing in a video at UNC practice with Bill Belichick, sparking questions. Beetle wonders if NFL teams may view Belichick differently because of his relationship. They all share their thoughts on the viral video.
SEGMENT - Arcand discusses a Ben Volin article in the Boston Globe, asking if Drake Maye was the impetus behind the Joe Milton trade
8am Hour 3 - Ben joins the show to talk with the guys about Stefon Diggs signing with the New England Patriots and what it means for the team.
Senior NFL Writer at the Boston Globe, Ben Volin, joins Hoch and Crowder to react to the first wave of QB signings in the NFL today and his take on whether the Dolphins should be prioritizing the backup QB position this offseason.
In hour one, NFL news is upon us as the legal tampering period opens in the NFL. A week's worth of frustration boils over between Hoch, Solana and Crowder with Solana's return. Plus, Ben Volin joins the show to run through some of the notable NFL QB signings and what it means for the Miami Dolphins.
02/11 Hour 2: Halftime Show Shake Up / McDonald's Debate - 1:00 Ben Volin Joins The Junkies - 18:00 Game Show Giveaway - 34:00
02/11 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies debate if the Commanders should make a blockbuster trade this offseason. The guys also break down the top storylines following Super Bowl LIX. Today's guests were Ben Volin, Adam Caplan, and Kevin Willard.
From 02/12 Hour 2: Ben Volin joins The Sports Junkies to break down the top NFL storylines.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour on Radio Row reacting to what Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce had to say at Super Bowl Media night. (13:44) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed. (21:03) Ben Volin of The Boston Globe joins the guys on Radio Row. (34:54) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed.
In hour one, the Super Bowl matchup is set! We're never betting against Mahomes and the Chiefs again… except for the Super Bowl because Crowder low key loves the Eagles. Can we finally say Mahomes is the GOAT or does Brady still get the edge? Hoch is convinced Jimmy Butler won't start tonight as he returns AGAIN from suspension. Plus, Ben Volin joins the show to recap the two NFL title games, Mahomes vs Brady and Andy Reid vs Belichick/Shula.
Senior NFL Writer at the Boston Globe, Ben Volin, previews the Super Bowl and explains why he loves the matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles.
Senior NFL Writer at the Boston Globe, Ben Volin, joins Hoch and Crowder to react to another Super Bowl appearance from the kansas City Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid.
In hour one, takeaways from the best weekend in sports: Wild Card weekend! Feels like the winner of Bills vs Ravens will end up winning the Super Bowl. Mike McDaniel or Mike McCarthy - who is the better choice as Head Coach? The answer isn't a slam dunk. Plus, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe joins the show to recap Wild Card weekend and discuss storylines across the league.
Takeaways from the best weekend in sports: Wild Card weekend! Mike McDaniel or Mike McCarthy - who is the better choice as Head Coach? Ben Volin of the Boston Globe joins the show to recap Wild Card weekend. Doug Plagens links up with us from Philadelphia to explain his decision to order sweet potato fries. Plus, expectations for Jimmy Butler's return following his seven game suspension.
Blind Mike and Bish in studio. Kirk recaps the events from the newest episode of Surviving Barstool (00:00:00). Mut texts Kirk to make his pick for the Tuesday death selection (00:04:02). Kirk recaps the events from the newest episode of Surviving Barstool (00:07:32). Kirk expresses his thoughts on Rico's actions from the episode (00:10:30). Big Cat thought Kirk was trying to stab him in the back (00:17:40). Kirk says the game is rigged by Dave Portnoy (00:20:18). Rico aligned with the wrong people for the game (00:23:43). Ben Volin guessed wrong in thinking AVP was getting fired (00:30:40). Robert Kraft looks in rough shape (00:31:08). Greg Bedard wrote a letter to the Krafts but it was a column (00:33:10). Jason Whitlock gives creepy takes on Joy Taylor in the most stoic way possible (00:35:48). Ryan Reynolds has got to be A.I. (00:37:58). Justin is making strides toward improving his health with Factor (00:39:05). Sunny Hostin compares January 6th to the Holocaust (00:43:59). Jerry Jones did well in Landman, and the Golden Globes want Nikki Glaser back (00:46:04). Kirk suggests a new diet for Justin (00:47:40). Justin tastes Mtn Dew for the first time in over a year (00:49:09). Gus tries to go at Rico after Survivor (00:52:10). Kirk reviews the weekend NFL slate (00:54:33). Simulated golf feels nothing like the real thing (00:59:48). Hulk Hogan got booed at Raw(01:00:45). Erika Nardini is doing a live show about “work” (01:02:01). The SNL 50th anniversary is going to be no different from the 40th (01:04:47). Katie Nolan is starting a show with Sirius XM (01:10:27). Celebrity jeopardy is going to be starting (01:15:40). Whitney Cummings takes shots at Barstool (01:19:20) Will Smith talks about playing Neo in the matrix (01:22:20). Festivals Lineups are causing controversy (01:28:10). Menners said goodbye to the Menners Minifan Network (01:35:20). Jeff's face on the Surviving Barstool thumbnail was crazy (01:36:57). Mick and Steve will meet for the first time Friday (01:38:37) Jason Kelce's new show ratings bombed (01:39:25). The Neighborhood has been going for 7 seasons getting consistent ratings (01:40:30.) Blind Mike previews upcoming shows (01:42:50) Shark Minihane's show count is determined as the legitimate source (01:44:26). Blind Mike suggests a location for the 1000th episode (01:46:25) Big Rick drops his asking price for his property (01:50:20) Bruce Springsteen is going to Fenway Park in July (01:56:10). Justin's secret source might be a minifan and is guaranteeing tickets for Kirk (01:57:30).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kminshow
12/11 FULL SHOW: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:27:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies react to the Washington Nationals landing the #1 overall pick. DeMaurice Smith (Former NFLPA Executive Director) joined the guys in studio to tell some awesome stories. Today's guests were Spencer Carbery, Ben Volin, and DeMaurice Smith.
From 12/11 Hour 3: Ben Volin joins The Sports Junkies to break down the latest NFL news.
12/11 Hour 3: Audacy Company Party / Junks Are Hosting Caps Alt Cast - 1:00 Who Should The Nats Select #1 Overall - 19:00 Ben Volin Joins The Junkies - 29:00
Best clips from Kevin Sheehan this week. Ben Standig on the Commanders win; taking a look at the playoff chances; Ben Volin takes you around the NFL; Herm Edwards talks about Jayden Daniels' development; Tarik El-Bashir joins to break down the Capitals recent success