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(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Big Jim Murray open up the hour with more Mazz’s Tiers suggestions from callers. Also Felger brings up who is to blame in the Belichick and Hudson relationship. (13:44) Reaction to the latest comments that Drake Maye said regarding the Joe Milton trade and Josh McDaniels. (24:23) Felger has a reaction to the Washington Capitals knocking out the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs. (33:11) Jim Murray asks 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Big Jim Murray start up the final hour recapping on Belichick’s relationship and callers weigh in on Mazz’s tiers. (8:00) More thoughts on the Celtics ownership looking to make budget cuts to the teams. (20:39) The Email of the Day and the Toolbag of the Day! (31:28) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Jim Murray open up the hour with thoughts on the NBA playoffs and specifically the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. (17:20) Thoughts on NHL Playoffs so far. Callers weigh in on everything. (27:29) Big Jim Murray gives his thoughts on the latest news with Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson… (37:02) Felger brings up an email regarding Bill Belichick and his book.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Big Jim Murray start up the final hour with more comments on why Bill Belichick is hurting his public image. Along with predicting which teams look strong this NBA playoffs. (06:48) Reaction to the draft grades that the Patriots got and how it compares to last year's class. (17:47) The Email of the Day and the Toolbag of the Day! (31:37) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Jim Murray lead off the hour with Felger having an updated draft story for tonight's draft. (10:12) Looking through all the Big Board throws this year's edition. (24:58) Big Jim Murray has 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports. Plus, the Email of the Day, Toolbag of the Day, and The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Big Jim Murray start off Agendra Free Friday by giving out their opening takes. (14:29) Reacting to Charlie McAvoy’s comments related to the Four Nations tournament, and how it affected the defenseman. (24:30) Questioning when the Red Sox may elevate Roman Anthony to the big leagues team. (31:51) Recapping the Big Board hits from earlier in the week.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Big Jim Murray open up the hour discussing the Red Sox unimpressive series against the Rays. Also when is it time to bring up Roman Anthony? (16:19) Will we see Rafael Devers be playing 1st base anytime soon? Callers weigh in. (24:18) Thoughts on the Red Sox defense and the hitting. Why are the Red Sox rushing the young players to play in the big leagues when they aren't ready? (32:27) Reaction to the previous years of Patriots draft picks. How confident should we be going into this NFL draft for the Patriots.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Jim Murray start up the final hour with final thoughts on Joe Milton trade along with the caller's thoughts on the trade too. (11:43) Final thoughts on the Red Sox and Rafael Devers finally getting out of the slump. (24:02) 5 Questions with Big Jim Murray that have nothing to do with sports. Email of the Day / Tool bag. (37:38) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Jim Murray start up the hour with Big Jim Murray’s 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports. (09:13) Reaction to is the Stefon Diggs deal a reaction to the Giants signing Russell Wilson and now out to draft a Quarterback. (19:09) Email of the day / Tool bag of the day (33:06) The Final Word!
(0:00) The third hour opens with Felger, Murray, and Bedard resetting their thoughts on the Patriots. (13:08) Are the Patriots in on free agent wide receiver Cooper Kupp? Plus, the callers weigh in on the Patriots. (25:28) Caller reaction to all things Patriots. (31:53) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports with Big Jim Murray!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Jim Murray lead off the hour with the latest Red Sox’s news regarding Rafael Devers, Kristian Campbell and Garrett Crochet. (13:35) Discussion continues on how the Red Sox should handle Rafael Devers during spring training. Callers weigh in. (25:23) Comments on what the Bruins should do with the future of Brad Marchand. (33:25) 5 questions with Big Jim Murray about things that have nothing to do with sports.
(00:00) Felger, Mazz and Jim Murray kick off the hour giving a grade for the recent draft history of the Patriots as well as Elliot Wolf blaming himself for the roster last year. (13:03) Thoughts on Elliot Wolf’s roster building for the Patriots. How can the Patriots turn around their poor drafting? Callers weigh in. (23:22) More discussion on the Patriots with callers weighing in and Tool bag of the day! (30:03) 5 questions with Big Jim Murray that have nothing to do with sports!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Jim Murray start off the hour with thoughts on Rob Manfred’s comment on the Dodgers. Should the MLB adopt a salary cap? (15:48) The guys open up about Rafael Devers refusing to play anywhere else but third base for the Red Sox. Would the Red Sox ever deal away Devers? Callers weigh in. (26:50) Discussion continues on Red Sox and Alex Bregman. (31:30) Big Jim Murray’s 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports!
(0:00) Murray, Mazz and Matt McCarthy continue their thoughts on Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox. (11:46) Thoughts on Alex Cora’s comments on Alex Bergman adding consistency to the infield. Will the Red Sox sign anyone else? (23:32) Caller's thoughts on the Red Sox and Alex Bregman deal. (35:56) 5 questions not about sports with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) Murray, Mazz and Matt McCarthy further discuss the signing of Alex Bergman to the Red Sox. Callers continue to weigh in. (10:40) Big Jim Murray weighs in on the 4 Nations tournament. (18:04) Should the Patriots prioritize the offensive line position with the 4th overall pick? Scarnecchia’s comment on draft pick. (27:32) The latest Mazz’s Tiers!
(0:00) The final hour opens with a reading of Big Jim Murray’s weekly NFL thoughts email. (13:02) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed. (24:51) The Email of the Day! (37:36) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing the latest with the Red Sox and the rumors surrounding them this offseason. (14:22) More on the Red Sox and the latest on them in the offseason. (27:14) Are the Bruins checking the trade market and looking to make a move? (35:19) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) The final word opens with the callers weighing in on all that the guys have discussed. (13:36) What did Big Jim Murray have to say in the show's daily email chain? (23:03) Final callers and the Email of the Day! (36:41) The Final Word!
(0:00) The second hour of the show opens with some thoughts on Mazz's Tiers and games that he missed from his list. (11:34) What did Michael Lombardi have to say about the Patriots? Plus, what did Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia have to say on their podcast? (26:48) 5 questions with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) Felger, Greg Bedard, and Big Jim Murray open up the show with their reactions to Davon Godchaux's extension and Matthew Judon's contract situation. (16:02) Bedard gives his main takeaways from Drake Maye's first six practices. (25:44) 3 Up and 3 Down at Pats training camp with Greg Bedard. (34:48) Are the Patriots moving in the right direction at Training Camp?
(0:00) Felger, Big Jim Murray, and Dondero open up Re-entry Monday by discussing their issues with the Patriots during the first padded day of Training Camp. (13:56) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show to hit on Matthew Judon's fiery conversations with Eliot Wolf and Matt Groh. (31:25) Comparing the development of Drake Maye to Mac Jones.
(0:00) Big Jim Murray and Matt McCarthy open up the show with their takes on the Olympics in Boston and Alex Cora's contract extension. (14:26) The guys weigh in on Matt Judon and Joe Milton's huge arm. (25:55) Hitting on Jabrill Peppers' new contract extension. (33:36) Alex Cora resigned due to family reasons?
(0:00) Mazz and Big Jim Murray open up the show by giving their opening takes on the Red Sox as the trade deadline approaches. (14:47) Breaking News: Alex Cora is in talks for a multi-year extension with the Red Sox. (24:30) Initial reactions to the shocking news of Alex Cora's extension talks with the Sox. (34:38) The callers weigh in on Alex Cora and the Red Sox trade deadline.
(0:00) Paul Perillo joins Mazz and Big Jim Murray to give his thoughts on Alex Cora's potential contract extension. (12:28) Perillo comments on the lack of energy at Day 1 of Pats Training Camp. (25:41) The guys hit on Matthew Judon's contract situation. (32:28) Commenting on Antonio Gibson's status after being placed on the NFI list.
(0:00) The third hour begins with Mazz, Big Jim Murray, and Joe Murray weighing in on episodes five and six of “the Dynasty.” Is the show going too far in piling on Bill Belichick? (11:42) Breaking news: the Patriots release JC Jackson. The guys weigh in. (23:07) Working through options for the Patriots with the third pick. (33:28) More on potential QBs for the Patriots. Has Jayden Daniels separated himself from the pack? Plus the callers give their takes.
(0:00) The first hour kicks off with Big Jim Murray and Joe Murray discussing their surprising admiration of Apple TV+'s new Patriots series, “The Dynasty.” (15:03) More on “The Dynasty” and thoughts on the Celtics entering the all star break. (27:15) The guys look into the Bruins' recent struggles. What's gone wrong? (34:59) The callers give their takes.
(00:00) Hardy talks about the time he traveled to Houston for the Super Bowl in a giant bus with Big Jim Murray. He also touches on broadcasting from Las Vegas last season and some frustrating things that took place. (13:33) Michael Hurley from CBS Boston and dabbles in all types of conspiracy theory CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!
This week we welcome Co-Host of the Marconi Awarding winning Felger & Mazz show and the Gasper & Murray show, “Big” Jim Murray. What are Jim's thoughts on the hiring of Jerod Mayo? How will the Patriots proceed regarding a General Manager? With Bill gone, do the Krafts spend more money on players? We take an early look at the draft. And discuss if Mac Jones will be back. Who on the current squad would Jim extend or retain? We also talk about some of Jim's best skits, his favorite pizza, and hear his Untold Patriots Story.
(00:00) Albert Breer is the Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. (9:50) Big Jim wants no part of joining the morning show and waking up at 3:30AM every weekday. Twitter: @Touchernrich | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @Touchernrich | @fredtoucher For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!
(0:00) Mookie Betts comments on his contract talks with the Red Sox are revisited. (15:10) Bill Belichick's approach to constructing the offense vs the defense is discussed. (24:50) The Email of the day is read with calls coming in. (35:10) The Final word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) The final hour starts with the show continuing to react to the breaking news of Ezekiel Elliott signing with the Patriots. (15:10) Calls continue to come in on Ezekiel Elliott singing with the Patriots. (24:30) Final segment of phone calls to wrap up the show on all the topics from the day. (35:50) The final word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) Felger & Big Jim Murray share their opening takes ahead of tonight's Patriots preseason game against the Texans (13:23) Callers weigh in on Patriots quarterbacks & receivers (26:06) The guys dives into the Red Sox after a bizarre hit into a light (33:31) Final thoughts of the hour on the Red Sox
(0:00) The second hour starts with the show reacting to the Red Sox series loss to the Oakland Athletics. (15:30) Are the Jets ripe for an implosion with the addition of Aaron Rodgers and the team being on Hard Knocks? (24:50) Aaron Rodgers and the Jets continue to be discussed with calls coming in. (33:10) Big Jim Murray's tiers of most overhyped teams of all time.
(0:00) The show starts the final hour by revisiting Michael Lombardi's WR rankings. (15:10) Is Bill Belichick finally on the hot seat? (24:30) Big Jim Murray's 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports for Felger and Joe Murray. (33:50) The final word with Joe Murray.
(0:00) Big Jim Murray is in for Mazz on the baseball hour, he starts the show talking about the Red Sox series loss to the Athletics and Sam Kennedy's recent comments. (15:10) Big Jim continues to discuss the Red Sox tough series against Oakland as calls come in. (24:30) Calls come in on Sam Kennedy's comments and the trade deadline. (33:50) Murray wraps up the show talking about the Angels trading Ohtani.
(0:00) Some thoughts on Justin Turner playing second base for the Red Sox in the series opener against the Cubs. (8:58) The callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday (21:16) A teachable moment from Big Jim Murray (31:55) More caller reaction on an Agenda Free Friday
(0:00) Matt McCarthy, Joe Murray, & Big Jim Murray talk all things Boston Sports on this Agenda-Free Friday (14:55) The guys share their thoughts on Alex Cora for this Red Sox team (25:44) Thoughts on Brad Stevens & the Celtics ahead of the start of free-agency (35:18) The guys take calls and talk movies on this Agenda-Free Friday
(0:00) Felger, Mazz & Big Jim Murray open up the show by talking about DaVante Parker resigning with the Patriots (13:15) Callers weigh in on the Patriots resigning DaVonte Parker (23:40) More thoughts from the guys on the Patriots offering an extension to DaVonte Parker (31:37) The guys talk about the breaking news that the Patriots have resigned Ja'Whaun Bentley
(0:00) Gasper and Tim McKone, in for Big Jim Murray, open the third hour of the show previewing a huge Game 6 matchup for the Celtics against the Miami Heat. Also, how secure is Joe Mazzulla's job if the C's get bounced. (15:00) Resetting Patriots' thoughts. Pats had OTAs taken away due to offseason infractions. (26:00) Celtics are going to need a full team effort Saturday night vs. the Heat. (35:00) Five Questions!
(0:00) Gasper and Tim McKone, in for Big Jim Murray, open the show previewing Saturday's Celtics vs. Heat Game 6 matchup. (14:00) The New England Patriots are hit with penalties after league finds team guilty of offseason infraction. (26:00) DeAndre Hopkins is looking for a new team, but it's not looking like the Patriots. (39:00) Callers give their thoughts on the Patriots and Celtics.
(0:00) Gasper and Tim McKone, in for Big Jim Murray, open the Celtics Show recapping the Boston Celtics recent Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. (13:00) Jaylen Brown says the Celtics have to bring the energy in Game 6. Also, callers weigh in. (22:00) Is TD Garden […]
(0:00) Big Jim Murray and Joe Murray start the third hour discussing comments made by Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston on The Rich Eisen Show.(9:25) The guys take more phone calls and discuss what the Patriots have to do to get back into contention for this upcoming season.(21:46) The Murray's keep the discussion on the Patriots' offseason going and take more phone calls. (29:31) The guys end the hour taking more phone calls.CONNECT WITH FELGER & MAZZ https://www.instagram.com/felgerandmassarotti https://twitter.com/FelgerAndMazz https://www.facebook.com/felgerandmassarotti https://www.instagram.com/985thesportshub https://twitter.com/985thesportshub https://www.facebook.com/985TheSportsHub
(0:00) Big Jim Murray and Joe Murray begin the final hour with Joe giving his thoughts on the Celtics and Jayson Tatum winning the All-Star Game MVP award.(12:46) The guys take phone calls and give more thoughts on the Patriots' offseason.(23:23) Jim and Joe discuss more Bruins trade deadline rumors surrounding Vladislav Gavrikov and take more phone calls.(38:39) The Final Word!CONNECT WITH FELGER & MAZZ https://www.instagram.com/felgerandmassarotti https://twitter.com/FelgerAndMazz https://www.facebook.com/felgerandmassarotti https://www.instagram.com/985thesportshub https://twitter.com/985thesportshub https://www.facebook.com/985TheSportsHub
‘The Full Go' returns after a 6-5 White Sox loss to the Blue Jays (01:30). As the Sox continue to make dumb plays, Jason doesn't know how much more he can watch. Especially without Tim Anderson. Jason is then joined by ESPN and Marquee Sports MLB analyst Doug Glanville to discuss the state of Black baseball and its potential growth (18:23). He is next joined by Big Jim Murray from Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Boston's fan base and witnessing Jayson Tatum's rise to superstardom (57:32). Lastly, Jason gives his thoughts on former Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks's signing with the Bucs (01:32:04). Host: Jason Goff Guests: Doug Glanville and Jim Murray Producers: Steve Ceurti, Jessie Lopez, and Tony Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) The final hour starts with Marcus Smart returning to the lineup tonight and what his impact will be on the team. (14:30) Jimmy Butler vs Jayson Tatum continues to be a major topic on whose having a better playoffs. (24:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (33:50) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) The final hour starts with Marcus Smart returning to the lineup tonight and what his impact will be on the team. (14:30) Jimmy Butler vs Jayson Tatum continues to be a major topic on whose having a better playoffs. (24:10) Calls come in on all the topics from the day. (33:50) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) Agenda Free Friday continues with calls coming in on all the topics from the week. (13:50) Mazz gives us his Red Sox schedule for the week and more calls come in. (24:10) Jimmy Stewart calls in live from Wrestlemania to give us his yearly prop bets. (35:25) The Final Word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) The Final hour starts with the guys talking about the Bruins goaltending situation and what the plan is for Tuuka Rask. (13:50) Josh McDaniels to the Raiders is revisited and what it could mean for the future of the Patriots. (23:30) NFL Overtime rules lightning round of calls. (34:100 The Final Word with Big Jim Murray.
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On this episode of The Hurley Edition, Big Jim Murray from the Felger & Massarotti program joins the podcast. Murray details his journey from growing up in Melrose, to getting his start at WFNX in the '90s (7:00), and he recalled some of the more tumultuous times during his stint in rock radio (19:20) and how he basically tried to get fired for a while. He also discussed how he managed to work at WBCN without actually working at WBCN before having to quit his "job" from WBCN (29:50). He then explains how and why he went to Atlanta to host a sports talk program (36:30) and how he ended up coming back to Boston (40:30). He discussed how he fits in to the Felger & Massarotti program (46:45) and then faced a rapid fire round of questions (1:01:30) to close out the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.