Podcasts about Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, with Zo saying he was rooting for Bryson DeChambeau. They discuss the career Grand Slam. Beetle notes the win will be remembered for how close he came to losing, and McKone adds that McIlroy narrowly avoided being labeled an all-time choker after nearly blowing it to Justin Rose. (11:21) The guys react to Garrett Crochet nearly no-hitting the White Sox. Beetle questions Craig Breslow’s moves, saying only Crochet stands out after nearly being swept by the White Sox. He breaks down where the Sox have struggled this series and season. Zolak also weighs in with his thoughts on the team. (27:02) The guys share their thoughts on the White Sox’s stadium. Beetle questions if the Red Sox are actually better than how they’ve been playing. They discuss how stranding runners remains a big issue and talk about their biggest concerns with the team so far. (37:05) The guys react to the Red Sox's early struggles, with McKone saying it’s disappointing after all the preseason excitement. They take calls from listeners to dive deeper into Sox talk.

(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.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Tom Curran asking Penn State TE Tyler Warren about possibly being drafted by the Patriots. Beetle questions how underwhelming it would be to take a tight end in the first round, while Zolak argues it would give Drake Maye a reliable target for years to come. (15:01) The guys dive into mock drafts, with Beetle reviewing different scenarios and the consensus around the Patriots’ pick. They question whether all signs are pointing to New England taking Will Campbell. (25:22) The guys react to Dane Brugler's claim that Armand Membou has more upside than Will Campbell, but also comes with more risk. They revisit the idea of trading down to draft Tyler Warren and take a look at the track record of tight ends taken in the first round. (35:06) Beetle brings up Adam Vinatieri being on the Patriots Hall of Fame ballot and says he plans to vote for him. The guys discuss whether Vinatieri's legacy in New England was hurt by his decision to leave for the Colts.

00:00) Zolak and Bertrand listen to audio of Antonio Gibson praising Drake Maye, noting a big improvement heading into year two. The guys share their thoughts, with Beetle saying it shows how poorly the team was run last year—calling the decision to bring in Jacoby Brissett dumb. Beetle also goes off on why he thinks Jerod Mayo was the worst possible hire for the Patriots. (10:13) Beetle says the Patriots should volunteer for Hard Knocks and shares why he thinks they’d be a great fit. The guys mention the team might be forced onto the show in 2026 if they haven’t appeared in eight years. Cedric Maxwell also joins the show to share some thoughts on the Celtics. (24:00) The guys share their takes on Pearl Jam and get a call from Ryan in Malden with an update on his birthday plans. They then chat about turning 35, reflect on the age, and shower Milliken with compliments. (36:07) The guys answer some calls from listeners.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Red Sox avoiding a sweep by the Blue Jays. Beetle still calls the Sox a "stupid team," pointing to a fielding error by Kristian Campbell. Milliken defends Campbell, saying mistakes are expected since he's been shuffled around and isn't familiar with second base. (12:32) The guys discuss Walker Buehler’s encouraging start, with Milliken noting he pitches better in cooler weather. Beetle stresses the importance of the upcoming White Sox series, and McKone says the Red Sox need to cut down on strikeouts. They also touched on the team signing Yasmani Grandal to a minor league deal as a backup catcher. (24:02) The crew reacts to Dane Brugler suggesting the Patriots take Ashton Jeanty at No. 4 overall—Beetle calls it insane, and Zolak agrees, saying Jeanty isn’t worth the pick. They also discuss Saquon Barkley boosting the Eagles’ Super Bowl hopes, but Beetle says he still wouldn’t trade the 4th pick for him. (35:02) The guys react to Mina Kimes naming the Patriots as the team to nail the draft. They also discuss the track record of running backs taken in the top 5, questioning the value of such picks.

(00:00) The guys continue their discussion on running backs taken in the first round, examining how those picks have panned out. They tie it back to Ashton Jeanty and debate his value, while also breaking down the track record of backs taken in the top 5. (13:40) The guys discuss Greg Bedard’s take that Mike Vrabel’s first team meeting signals the end of “playtime” for the Patriots. They touch on the start of voluntary workouts, Vrabel’s team rules and comments, and note that Carlton Davis III was in attendance. (26:13) Zolak and Bertrand mention Bill Belichick’s book and how Robert Kraft did not garner a mention even though he thanked more than 300 people in the acknowledgments of the book. They also bring up that he did not answer the everlasting question about not playing Malcom Butler. The guys chat on the Red Sox docu-series as well. (38:17) The crew listens to Hunter Henry say he’s fine with the Patriots drafting a tight end. They share their thoughts on the available tight end prospects and what adding one could mean for the Patriots’ offense.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by taking your phone calls about Will Campbell and more ways you can buy more time for Drake Maye with upgrades to the offensive line. (5:17) Zo and Beetle react to Harold Reynolds on MLB Network interviewing Alex Bregman about his decision to sign with the Red Sox and his experience in Boston so far. The guys also discuss why the team has been moving the lineup around so much with it being so early in the year and the lack of injuries. (16:18) The crew preview the weather for the Red Sox game this afternoon as they try and avoid a sweep from the Blue Jays at home before heading on the road. (30:20) We finish up the hour by welcoming New England Revolution head coach Caleb Porter to the show to discuss the Rev’s next match in Georgia against Atlanta United FC, The Masters, and more.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by taking your phone calls regarding Alex Bregman at third base, and more on the Patriots offseason. (11:27) The crew reacts to Mike Guiardi on Early Edition talking about Jalon Walker potentially being taken fourth overall by the Patriots in the draft. Albert Breer also stated that he prefers the ceiling of Jalon Walker as opposed to Will Campbell from LSU. (20:28) Zo and Beetle take more of your phone calls about who the Patriots should take with the fourth overall draft pick and which positions they should prioritize. (28:39) We finish the final hour by welcoming Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla to the show to discuss Jaylen Brown’s recent injury, The Masters, HBO TV shows and more.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to the Red Sox continuing their cold streak at a frigid Fenway Park, losing their third straight game to the Toronto Blue Jays. The guys go back-and-forth with Milliken to break down what’s going wrong for the Sox bats. (11:54) The crew reacts to Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s postgame press conference where he speaks about the team going cold at the plate while playing in a cold, windy Fenway Park. They also address Alex Cora’s proposal to ownership about moving games up in the day getting shot down. (24:57) Zo and Beetle react to Mike Vrabel addressing his new team at voluntary workouts, reviewing team rules as well as goals for the upcoming season. Zo shares that he believes Mike Vrabel resembles Bill Parcells and will make an example out of players not doing their jobs. (36:33) We finish the hour by discussing how Drake Maye will look and perform in a Josh McDaniels’ offense and the potential for the Patriots’ 2025 season.

The current landscape of fundraising for start-ups, companies and VC funds, as well as best practices and hacks… and how to get those investors to giving you the money.Navigation:Intro (01:34)What is the current evolution and landscape for fundraising for start-ups?What is the current evolution and landscape for fundraising for VC firms?What are the best practices - strategies, processes, tactics and hacks - for fundraising overall … for start-ups?What are the best practices - strategies, processes, tactics and hacks - for fundraising overall … for VC firms?How to get investors (VCs and LPs) to commit to giving you money?ConclusionOur co-hosts:Bertrand Schmitt, Entrepreneur in Residence at Red River West, co-founder of App Annie / Data.ai, business angel, advisor to startups and VC funds, @bschmittNuno Goncalves Pedro, Investor, Managing Partner, Founder at Chamaeleon, @ngpedroOur show: Tech DECIPHERED brings you the Entrepreneur and Investor views on Big Tech, VC and Start-up news, opinion pieces and research. We decipher their meaning, and add inside knowledge and context. Being nerds, we also discuss the latest gadgets and pop culture news Subscribe To Our Podcast BertrandHello and welcome to Tech Deciphered episode 63. In this episode, we are going to talk about the evolution and the current landscape of startups and VCs fundraising. We will talk about this evolution and landscape for fundraising, both from a startup and VC sides. We are going to talk about the best practices, strategies, process, tactics, and hacks for fundraising on both sides when you are a startup or when you are a VC firm. And ultimately, we will finish on how to get investors to commit to give you money. Hi, Nuno. How are you? NunoHey, Bertrand. We'll start with the evolution and current landscape of startup fundraising. It's been a couple of exciting years. We got to the height of it all, the bull of all bull markets, actually in 2021, post-COVID. Then we had 2022 and 2023. Very sharp correction, dramatic reduction in venture investments. '24 was a good year. It's a year that scaled back again, seems stabilizing. I think we'll see what '25 has on hold. My prediction is that it's going to be a great year. BertrandYeah, 2021 was pretty shockingly good post the start of COVID. After a sharp wait and see by end of 2020, things were going back not just to normal, but to overdrive. It's really by the end of 2021 that the music stopped. We had to worry about inflation with interest rates going up. 2022 was definitely bad for startups and VCs alike. But as you said, 2024, we are back to a better place. I would have the same bet for 2025, as you have, Nuno. NunoOne interesting piece is there's something that I think changed everything in 2024, which is AI. If we didn't have AI in 2024, I don't think we would have had this landscape. Important to note, and we'll talk about it later on when we talk about the landscape for actual VC fundraising, that the way that VCs work in their cycles and how they raise money, there's always a little bit of a lag around the table. It means there's still a lot of what we call dry powder with VC firms.  This means that VC firms have raised quite a lot of money from limited partners for 10-year funds with, for example, four-year investment periods. Therefore, they still need to deploy capital in whatever market they're in. The fact that there were a lot of AI opportunities means that they've been deploying a lot towards, for example, AI place. That's going to change as well. We'll talk later about, again, the VC fundraising landscape, but there's going to be a little bit of an adaptation on those two time lags around the table.  But for me, the big effect of 2024 was without a doubt, AI. BertrandYeah, and it's very interesting because when you think about it, the new AI revolution started with LLMs, with OpenAI launching ChatGPT.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The small but mighty group of Rascals start off the podcast talking about the markets and economy as the tariff wars run amok this week. Do the Rascals believe President Trump caved on his trade policy? […]

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by reacting to the Red Sox losing their second game in a row. (10:34) The crew reacts to the Celtics beating the Knicks in OT and the latest on Jaylen Brown’s injury. (22:00) We touch on whether the disrespect towards the Celtics is real or not. (30:50) The guys finish the hour by taking a deeper look into the Nuggets firing Mike Malone.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by touching on whether Jalon Walker will be the Patriots’ target with the 4th overall pick. (11:16) The crew reacts to Jordan Palmer saying the Patriots would love to trade out of the 4th pick. (23:46) We go back and forth on Daniel Jeremiah saying he’s in the camp of the Patriots trading back in the first round. (33:46) The guys finish the hour with McKone completely forgetting where he was.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Adam Schefter explaining why he thinks Travis Hunter will be going to the Browns at 2. (10:28) We go back and forth on Michael Irvin showing a lot of support for Joe Milton after being traded to the Cowboys. (23:00) The crew takes a bunch of calls on the NFL Draft. (29:45) We finish up the day with Zo giving his Red Sox take of the da

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by diving into Billy Joel’s catalogue. (10:00) We touch on the 4th overall pick in the NFL Draft and the Red Sox losing to the Blue Jays last night. (21:00) The guys finish up with calls on everything from the day. (31:10) Today’s Takeaways.

This week David and Madeline finish our two part episode about the Italian syndicalists!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared/SOURCES:⁠Anderson, Considerations on Western Marxism⁠ ⁠Clark, Antonio Gramsci and the Revolution That Failed⁠⁠Gramsci, The Antonio Gramsci Reader: Selected Writings 1916-1935⁠⁠Emmerson, “Gabriele D'Annunzio's Fiume Escapade.”⁠⁠Bertrand, “The Biennio Rosso: Anarchists and Revolutionary Syndicalists in Italy, 1919-1920.”⁠⁠Lenin, “Terms of Admission into Communist International.”⁠⁠Trudell, “Gramsci: The Turin Years.”⁠ ⁠Trotsky, “Speech in Discussion of the Italian Question.”⁠

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour by discussing the Patriots' beginning voluntary workouts and new head coach Mike Vrabel reaching out to his players on getting in the work in the early offseason. The guys also shifted over to Red Sox talk regarding Jarren Duran, Kristian Campbell and Chaim Bloom when he was in Boston. (14:08) Zo and Beetle discuss the Patriots’ dealing Joe Milton to the Cowboys and question why they even drafted him if they were so confident with Drake Maye as the guy in New England. (24:09) The guys react to Simms and Florio on Pro Football talk discussing whether there was anyone in New England who wanted Joe Milton over Drake Maye as the starting QB for the Patriots. (33:47) The crew wraps up the hour by taking your phone calls about Joe Milton and the Patriots plan going forward into 2025.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” last August talking about Joe Milton getting the starting job over Drake Maye going into last NFL season. (9:46) The guys discuss the Red Sox potentially bringing up Roman Anthony and playing him at first base with Triston Casas off to a slower start and his name being in trade rumors this past offseason. (21:42) The crew discusses Triston Casas with Milliken about his performance to start this season and if they should move some players around to different positions and call up Roman Anthony. (32:38) The crew finishes the hour by discussing who should be the next captain of the bruins between David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour by discussing more Red Sox position changes with Milliken and predict what will happen with Triston Casas. (11:55) Zo and Beetle take your phone calls wishing Beetle a happy birthday, more Red Sox talk, and breaking NBA news about Denver Nuggets firing their head coach Mike Malone just days before NBA playoffs begin. (21:02) The guys end the day by discussing Zo’s favorite types of beer and tackle more calls with more happy birthday wishes for Beetle. (29:31) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) The crew kicks off the show by wishing Beetle a happy birthday and discussing the Red Sox tough loss at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. (11:58) Zolak and Bertrand react to the interview from the new Red Sox Netflix documentary “The Clubhouse” with outfielder Jarren Duran when he opens up about his mental health and struggling with suicidal thoughts during his early years with the team. (24:41) Zo and Beetle react to the Netflix director of the Red Sox documentary talking about the budget they had with the Red Sox and how manager Alex Cora explained to him that you really get to know the players in Spring Training to show character for the show. (34:41) We finish out the hour by discussing the Patriots' team plane and the National Championship between University of Houston and the Florida Gators.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the effects that uncertainty is having on the stock market and people’s retirement funds even though price increases from the tariffs are largely not yet reaching consumers. Savage also shares some perspective on the market volatility the past few days and what people can […]

Tamsen Fadal, author of new best-selling book How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her book, the growing conversation around menopause, and how women are becoming increasingly aware of how menopause affects them.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the stock market’s decline since the tariffs took effect. Then, Tullman reviews his latest article and shares his thoughts on Mayor Johnson taking a stance against the Trump administration.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins Lisa Dent to share some tax advice as the tax deadline creeps closer.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent this week to review her keynote speech centered on free press as well as her upcoming article discussing the tariffs that Trump administration enacted and how she believes they’re a miscalculation.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the Red Sox sweeping the Cardinals, focusing on Triston Casas’ struggles at the plate. Beetle highlights that the Fenway experience is back, and they share their thoughts on the Sox's opening series. (12:49) The crew discusses Rafael Devers bouncing back from a slow start, including his first homerun of the season . They also talk about the dynamic duo of Devers and Alex Bregman. Additionally, they cover Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension with the Blue Jays. (25:27) The guys discuss the latest details from the Red Sox Netflix documentary, releasing tonight. In one episode, Jarren Duran opens up about his suicide attempt and how struggles on the field affected his mental health. They also touch on Duran and Triston Casas trying to fix Duran's car outside of Fenway. (32:42) The guys discuss the Patriots' return through the Joe Milton trade. They mention Mike Reiss reporting that Mike Vrabel views the voluntary offseason program as a key checkpoint for team culture. Beetle argues that this highlights how Milton was bad for the team's culture.

(00:00) The guys discuss Houston’s comeback against Duke, securing their spot in the championship against Florida. They talk about how Duke choked down the stretch and debate what went wrong for them after leading and controlling most of the game. (11:07) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the playoff seeding idea proposed by the Lions, with reports suggesting that Roger Goodell supports the change. The guys share their thoughts on the potential rule change, with Goodell aiming to make late-season games more compelling. (27:32) The guys take calls on Patriots’ win predictions for the upcoming season and share their own predictions. They also address a caller's question about why Eliot Wolf stayed while Jerod Mayo got fired. (38:35) Today’s Takeaways.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss Karen Guregian's opposition to how the Joe Milton trade went down. The guys talk about Milton's reluctance to sit behind Drake Maye. Beetle asks what Bill Belichick would have done in this situation and suggests he would have let Maye and Milton compete for the QB1 job. (12:31) The guys discuss the Browns sending their brass to the Colorado pro day, focusing on Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' performances. Beetle wonders if the Patriots were scared off by Hunter's desire to play both positions. They also speculate if all signs are pointing to Will Campbell becoming a Patriot. (23:46) The crew discusses Bill Belichick having Drake Maye and Lil Wayne at UNC’s practice, debating if Lil Wayne is still relevant. They wonder if it’s an attempt to attract recruits. They also talk about the Giants’ draft plans and who they might target at pick 3. Additionally, they discuss Drake Maye’s parents and their influence on Joe Milton’s trade. (31:29) They round off the hour talking on the Celtics. T-Bone says that it feels like we've been waiting for the playoffs since February. They also talk about the verbal spat Marcus Smart got into with a Celtics fan from the Wizards’ bench.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. They talk about housework, and David Hochberg pays a visit.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a variety of prescription drug topics including the impact that the latest tariffs will have on prescription drug prices. Then, as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

Sandy T. Williams, CEO of Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to spread awareness about the statistics of sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Williams shares that many cases of sexual assault go unreported. Then, Williams tells people how they can spread awareness and volunteer at the ZCenter.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Lisa Dent to talk discuss private law firms making deals with the Trump administration. Following an executive order made by President Trump targeted removing security clearances from law firms, many prominent law firms have made deals granting them access.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand are live from Lucky Strike Boston, discussing the Red Sox's 2nd straight win over the Orioles. They talk about the excitement surrounding the team's home opener, with McKone noting it's the most energy for the Sox in years, and Beetle calling it the most anticipated home opener in a while. (14:18) Beetle says the Patriots dumped Joe Milton, with Breer saying only the Cowboys showed interest. Schultz says the Pats had a better offer but sent him where he wanted. Beetle's confused by the move, while McKone thinks a veteran QB like Josh Dobbs would help Drake Maye more. (27:08) Beetle downplays the narrative of Joe Milton “making too much noise” in the QB room, Beetle says Patriots fans love backup quarterbacks. (32:37) The guys react to a report that Drake Maye’s family wasn’t happy with the Patriots drafting Joe Milton. Zolak calls it a bluff, while Beetle questions why the Patriots would care about the family’s opinion. McKone says there’s no reason to keep Milton if they believe Maye is the guy.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour 2 taking calls on the Joe Milton trade. McKone says players need to understand their roles. Zolak defends Milton, stating he’s not a bad attitude guy and highlights fragile egos in the league. He also recalls how bad the QB room was when it was Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones. (12:37) The guys discuss Josh McDaniels saying he's "smitten" with Drake Maye. Zolak suggests McDaniels must be excited to work with him. Beetle says if the offense struggles, McDaniels should take all the blame and asks if the Patriots will have a top 10 offense this season. (26:13) Zolak and Bertrand thank the fans who made the trip to Lucky Strike to see them and take more calls on the Joe Milton trade. Beetle points out that the NFL's lack of interest in Milton after he was a 6th-round pick should have been a sign no one wanted him. Zolak adds that neither Drake Maye nor Milton would be able to help each other. (36:45) The guys discuss the Bruins' 10-game losing streak and their current position with the 4th best odds for the #1 pick in the draft. Beetle says they need to ensure they keep losing to maintain their draft position. McKone adds that the Bruins make losing look easy. T-Bone gives his win/loss predictions for the Bruins' upcoming games.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss the excitement for the game, noting the Cardinals are a great opponent for opening day. They take a call about Travis Hunter, debating which side of the ball he should play on. McKone points out how many Giants personnel are in Colorado for their pro day. (11:56) ZOVERDRIVE. (23:00) The guys gear up for the Red Sox to host the Cardinals on Opening Day. They also discuss the flyover, talking about the lineup of planes for this year’s event. (34:57) Fake Promo Friday.

James Valentine, a clinical professor of finance in DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the immediate impact that President Trump’s tariffs have made on the stock market.

Chef Julius Tacadena of Kanin joins Lisa Dent to talk about the restaurant’s opening which drew an hour’s long line. Chef Julius shares his background and how Kanin came to be, then details what else people can find when they arrive.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, and Mary shares her ‘What’s With?’

Kemberley Washington, tax analyst at Bankrate, joins Lisa Dent to talk about last-minute need-to-knows when filling your taxes.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. Kevin shares a story about the reality behind a White Lotus character. Lauren talks about a man with seven tigers. Then, Mary highlights some expensive…. flip flops.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour of the show by reacting to Jordan Schultz reporting that the Patriots traded Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys out of respect because that’s where he wanted to go. Milton told Schultz how he and his family were cowboys fans his whole life growing up and dreamed about playing in Dallas. (11:07) Zo and Beetle take your calls about your thoughts on the Joe Milton trade and who was the one pulling the trigger on this move in New England. (21:55) The crew reacts to BSJ’s Greg Bedard saying that the Joe Milton trade was a Mike Vrabel decision and to stop blaming Eliot Wolf for the move going down. (31:17) We finish the second hour by taking more of your phone calls about Joe Milton trade reactions and your thoughts, as well as some Red Sox talk.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour with more of your phone calls about the Red Sox and your thoughts on the breaking news regarding the Patriots trading QB Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys. (9:19) Zo and Beetle give their takes on former Patriots head coach Bill Parcells to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a Contributor. (24:36) The crew shifts over to talk baseball to discuss the recent buzz around torpedo bats and that it’s not the bats that hit home runs, it's the players using the bats who hit them. (33:01) The guys finish the third hour by welcoming New England Revolution Caleb Porter to the show to discuss the Rev’s recent win over the New York Red Bulls and more.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the final hour of the show by tuning in to Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ live press conference from Foxboro. (13:21) The guys continue responding to some of your emails and calls with Patriots’ draft questions and react to what’s going on in the Red Sox game against the Orioles. (21:48) The guys finish the day by discussing more about LSU tackle Will Campbell’s arm length concerns for playing on an NFL team. (35:28) Today’s Takeaways.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack!), and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast discussing yesterday’s election results. What were the big takeaways from the results in Wisconsin and Florida? […]

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the show by reacting to Greg Bedard saying Robert Kraft should step down on Felger & Mazz. (11:00) We discuss Tom E. Curran saying he doesn’t think it’s time for Kraft to step down. (23:00) The guys check-in on the Celtics and their outlook as the season winds down. (30:30) We finish the final hour with Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla joining the show to discuss his team’s recent domination on the road and winning coach of the month.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Albert Breer continuing to play down the likelihood of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter landing in New England. (6:00) We touch on Greg Bedard saying the Patriots should trade down if they can’t land Travis Hunter. (20:00) The crew goes back and forth on Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran advocated for the Patriots to take Will Campbell at 4. (28:20) We finish the hour by touching on Julian Edelman’s advice for Drake Maye and Ryan Clark saying the sky's the limit for him.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour by questioning whether Chaim Bloom is upset watching the way Craig Breslow has been allowed to spend. (10:50) We touch on why the Garrett Crochet extension is a win-win for both sides. (21:10) The crew goes back and forth on Ale Bregman potentially using the “torpedo bat.” (32:18) We finish the hour with more thoughts on the “torpedo bat” and what it means for baseball.

This week, David and Madeline talk about Italy, Biennio Rossa, and what age is too young to not know how to put your phone on silent!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/c/pickmeupimscared/SOURCES:Anderson, Considerations on Western Marxism Clark, Antonio Gramsci and the Revolution That FailedGramsci, The Antonio Gramsci Reader: Selected Writings 1916-1935Emmerson, “Gabriele D'Annunzio's Fiume Escapade.”Bertrand, “The Biennio Rosso: Anarchists and Revolutionary Syndicalists in Italy, 1919-1920.”Lenin, “Terms of Admission into Communist International.”Trudell, “Gramsci: The Turin Years.” Trotsky, “Speech in Discussion of the Italian Question.”

For this season finale, we're on a private boat on the Seine River with Marie and Bertrand from My Private Paris. They explain how best to plan a visit to the big five, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and the Seine.  My Private Paris is a local deluxe agency, crafting itineraries for tours in Paris and beyond. See what they offer here. They've been the sponsor for this podcast all season! Enjoying what we're doing here at The Earful Tower and keen to see more? Become a Patreon member here to support it and to discover our exciting extras. Music: Pres Maxson.