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(00:00) No Hardy today, but we got Fred Wallach and DAN ROCHE!(00:19:38.03)(00:35:58.93) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox rallied but couldn't hold on, dropping a gut-punch 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays to get swept at home.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) The guys talk about Dan Roche and the video he made at the Woo Sox game, and we listen to Jon rubbing his hands together from the previous segment and what was happening to him, and are the guys nervous about hitting golf balls in front of a good golf player?(15:36.443) NESN host and announcer Tom Caron joins Toucher and Hardy to talk about the Red Sox, sitcoms, cable, Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony injuries, if the Red Sox should rush them back, Payton Tolle, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Post vs Pre game interviews(32:57.331) France will be at Bentley University in Waltham, the guys then talk about the World Cup and ticket prices, will the ticket prices go down?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Sports anchor and reporter for WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV Dan Roche joins Toucher and Hardy to talk about the Woo Sox game that he asked the guys about and the guys didn't respond, the video that Dan made while there about the guys, beef with Hardy, if it was realistic for the guys to go to the game, the Drake and Ann Michael Maye celebrity softball game, Matt RIfe and Rhemondre Stevenson incident, (17:28.483) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(30:54.889) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) DAN ROCHE from WBZ-TV Boston joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about SPORTS!(18:52.892) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(34:08.909) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chad Tracy replay // Dan Roche outdoes himself with question for Drake Maye //
Greg Olsen steals Emmy from Tom Brady // Chad Tracy on his role as Red Sox manager and therapist // Who has final say on the Red Sox lineup? // Mike Vrabel shows us all how to properly filibuster! // Ted Johnson is confident that Christian Gonzalez will remain a Patriot // Joe Mazzulla has the most Joe Mazzulla answer to winning COTY // Drake Maye reveals his feelings on A.J. Brown // Tom Curran on how Mike Vrabel handled the media today & an AJ Brown deal // Jalen Hurts attempts to duck an AJ Brown question // Chad Tracy replay // Dan Roche outdoes himself with question for Drake Maye //
(00:00) Matt McCarthy and Dan Roche broadcast live from the Boston Marathon(19:01.161)(35:10.139) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Reactions to Bruins' Game 1 losee to the Buffalo Sabres. Plus, Adam Schefter tweets that it's like the New England Patriots will win the AJ Brown sweepstakes.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Dan Roche always comes prepared and has a game for the guys.(17:34.671) CEDRIC MAXWELL is part of the radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub Celtics Radio Network and joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the Boston Celtics.(31:32.987)Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) No Hardy. Instead, DAN ROCHE is with Fred and Wallach!(22:16.193)(35:06.181) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Garrett Crochet tossed six scoreless innings, and Roman Anthony's clutch ABS challenge helped lift the Red Sox to an Opening Day win. Plus, the latest from the NCAA men's tournament.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Living Colour OR In Living Color?(15:54.371) DAN ROCHE from WBZ-TV Boston joins Toucher & Hardy live from the west coast.(33:25.135) Which SNL cast members did their best work after SNL?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dan was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye. As a kid, he was painfully self-conscious about it. At baseball practice one day, his coach noticed he was losing sight of the ball and helped him adjust. Fifty years later, it's still a small act of kindness Dan has never forgotten.. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00) Hardy, Wallach and Adam 12 break down the best movies released in 2001. (18:47) WBZ's Dan Roche joins the show to spread some happiness this morning. The guys touch on the Red Sox and the World Baseball Classic. (36:23) The guys talk about meals that bring up bad memories. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this week's episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh sat down with Dan Roche and John Cheney from Workbooks to discuss their Gold wins at the 2025 B2B Marketing Awards. Workbooks won the Gold award for ‘Best brand initiative under 100k' as well as the ‘Grand Prix' for their No BS CRM campaign. Joined by Dan Roche, CMO, Workbooks and John Cheney, CEO, Workbooks, this episode covers everything about their award-winning campaign. Dan and John reveal how a fearless creative approach helped them stand out in a crowded CRM market, how they navigated board-level scepticism, and how the campaign delivered real commercial impact. They also share behind-the-scenes insights from the filming process and campaign launch. Stay tuned until the end as they offer practical advice for businesses looking to create brilliant campaigns on limited budgets. If you like this week's episode, we will be releasing an in-depth report about Workbook's win in March. For the full list of winners at the awards, check out this report in the meantime: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/reports/b2b-marketing-awards-winners-report-2025/
(00:00) No Hardy, but we got DAN ROCHE from CBS BOSTON! Tony Clark's sudden exit has everyone bracing for a potential MLB lockout.(24:10.084)(34:41.522) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Tatum's Achilles Comeback: Inspiring… or Manufactured?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) DAN ROCHE from WBZ-TV Boston joins Toucher & Hardy live from the west coast.(19:32.427) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffery Glassman Injury Lawyers)(30:31.477) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Fred is back and is with Dan Roche and Wallach while Hardy is on a big cruise ship doing 90's trivia.(18:44.24)(35:22.13)WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Fred explains the REAL REASON Bill Belichick got SNUBBED by Hall of Fame voters. Plus, it appears Jayson Tatum might end up NOT coming back this season, according to sources.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) No Fred. No Hardy. Who do we have? Wallach, Dan Roche and Matt McCarthy!(18:05.55)(35:50.66) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Clip Du jour - Dan Roche flubs up in front of Maye
Now we need to be Steelers fans for the night // Grab Bag/Jaylen Brown rants // Clip Du jour - Dan Roche flubs up in front of Maye //
Hunter Henry discusses his Touchdown reception, and the need for the offense to step up and make plays for Drake Maye. The defense dominated the Chargers offensive line, who had the biggest impact in the game? Vrabel, Bloody Vrabel! // Pats' PB Christian Elliss on their playoff win Bye bye Bregman // Has the Pats' defense turned a corner? // Are you worried about Maye's struggles? // Why do the Sox continue to disappoint? // Now we need to be Steelers fans for the night // Grab Bag/Jaylen Brown rants // Clip Du jour - Dan Roche flubs up in front of Maye //
(0:00) Hardy, Dan Roche & Kendra Middleton begin Hour #3 with a game brought on by Rochie.(16:08) Hardy, Rochie & Kendra go to the phone lines. Blind Scott makes an appearance. Plus, a Patriots fan talking smack to Jets fans at MetLife Stadium.(29:32) The New England Revolution take a step forward to having their new stadium project in Everett come to fruition as the Kraft Group has reached agreements with the site planning.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Hardy, Dan Roche & Kendra Middleton begin this program on the second day of the New Year by exchanging post-holiday pleasantries. Hardy recaps some of his household movie selections before the panel go off the rails.WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: (20:41) The Celtics defeated the Kings (120-106) on the road, pulling away in the 4th quarter. Kendra speculates on when Jayson Tatum will return this season. There was also some College Football being played on New Year's Day.(36:16) The College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals continued last night. Indiana blew out Alabama (38-3). Plus, Oregon shutout Texas Tech (23-0) and Ole Miss came back to defeat Georgia (39-34).Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche are in for Toucher and Hardy this morning. Tiger Woods turns 50 today and the guys are feeling nostalgic and old.(26:32) What happened last night? The Rams fall on Monday Night Football, the Bruins fall in Calgary.(42:14) Did Drake Maye lock up the MVP while he was sleeping last night?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche, in for Toucher and Hardy, recap two different Christmas experiences in their houses.(24:58) What Happened Last Night? Is the NFL stacking the deck against good teams this year? (40:03) More WHLN: Dondero is stunned the Lions will miss 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) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche discuss everything Mike Vrabel did right in his first year coaching the Patriots.(25:43) The guys are excited the Patriots are playing important games in December again.(33:32) Will the pundits deem the Patriots a fraud team if they come up short 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) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche discuss Patriots - Jets. Plus, what have been some of the biggest surprises of the NFL season?(23:37) More on the NFL including some potential playoff match ups.(32:41) Dondero and Roche finish the show with The Stack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(2:30) Former Patriots and Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria joins Michael Holley and Dan Roche to discuss the Patriots, why Christmas sucks, and more.(22:29) Holley and Roche do some Red Sox talk during The Stack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Andrew Callahan from the Boston Herald joins Michael Holley and Dan Roche.(17:44) Holley, Roche, and Andrew Callahan discuss the state of the AFC and the Patriots win over the Ravens.(33:19) Can anyone figure out the lie? It's 2 Stats 1 Lie with Andrew Callahan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Fred, Hardy, and everyone else from the show isn't here...but Michael Holley and Dan Roche are! Roche showed up way too early this morning wondering where everyone was...(18:43) Holley and Roche go through What Happened Last Night: Jaylen Brown and the Celtics rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers.(35:43) Philip RIvers and the Colts were routed by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Michael Holley and Dan Roche discuss what could be the most significant win for the Patriots so far this season.(21:44) Holley and Roche weigh in on the importance of Mike Vrabel's messaging and culture building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) Around the NFL: Week 16 Preview with Kendra Middleton.(18:22) Dan Roche, from WBZ, joins Toucher & Hardy just before the guys go off for Christmas break. (34:22) Brad Stevens spoke yesterday at Celtics' practice and provided an injury update to Jayson Tatum. Plus, Kendra dismisses the Giannis-to-Boston rumors.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Eagles have lost 2 straight and appear to be in big trouble moving forward. Jonesy & Brown try to make sense of it all with this week's guest Dan Roche of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
(00:00) Mike Francesa has a meltdown over the New York Mets.(17:38) Dan Roche from WBZ-TV joins Toucher & Hardy (35:06) Paul Finebaum is dabbling with the idea of running for Senate.(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor 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!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eyes by Hand: Prosthetics of Art and Healing (MIT Press, 2025) is a book about artificial eyes—about the artisans and artists who make them, and about the life-changing and sometimes life-saving experience of wearing them, as author Dan Roche has done for 15 years. Eye making is done by hand, for one person at a time, by a very small number of ocularists (fewer than 200 in the US); it is a slow, intricate, and unusually intimate process of molding, fitting, and painting that brings ocularist and patient together for many hours or even days.In Eyes by Hand, Dr. Roche describes the craft that goes into the making of an eye that looks uncannily real, as well as the psychological and emotional healing that such service brings to someone who has suffered the very visible trauma of eye loss—a loss that can go to the heart of self-identity.In an engaging, frankly fascinating fashion, Roche captures the intricacies of a profession whose techniques and culture have been remarkably consistent for 200 years. He explores, too, how that profession may now be facing a digital transformation in the form of scan-print-mail possibilities. Such a change might make prosthetic eyes more easily and cheaply available, though it may also risk the aesthetic qualities and intimate connection fundamental to the process of healing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Eyes by Hand: Prosthetics of Art and Healing (MIT Press, 2025) is a book about artificial eyes—about the artisans and artists who make them, and about the life-changing and sometimes life-saving experience of wearing them, as author Dan Roche has done for 15 years. Eye making is done by hand, for one person at a time, by a very small number of ocularists (fewer than 200 in the US); it is a slow, intricate, and unusually intimate process of molding, fitting, and painting that brings ocularist and patient together for many hours or even days.In Eyes by Hand, Dr. Roche describes the craft that goes into the making of an eye that looks uncannily real, as well as the psychological and emotional healing that such service brings to someone who has suffered the very visible trauma of eye loss—a loss that can go to the heart of self-identity.In an engaging, frankly fascinating fashion, Roche captures the intricacies of a profession whose techniques and culture have been remarkably consistent for 200 years. He explores, too, how that profession may now be facing a digital transformation in the form of scan-print-mail possibilities. Such a change might make prosthetic eyes more easily and cheaply available, though it may also risk the aesthetic qualities and intimate connection fundamental to the process of healing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine
(00:00) No Hardy or Wallach today — but Fred’s joined by WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche and Joe Murray to get your Monday started right! (21:37) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Mike Vrabel is hunting for rats inside Gillette Stadium, but does Joe Murray know who that rodent is? Plus, an update on what’s been going on with the Boston Red Sox! (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!
A conversation with Dan Roche, author of Eyes By Hand, and Iowa City ocularist Lindsay Wagner-Pronk.
(00:00) News Flash! The guys listen to a news clip from Little Rock Arkansas. (16:07) Dan Roche from WBZ joins the show to discuss what he saw from at Pats at the first day of training camp. (35:25) Fred is not a fan of the same Marvel movies being made over and over again that he is adamant on not seeing another new Marvel movie again. (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!
(00:00) Bert Breer would’ve been slated here, but he’s not! So we turn our attention to Akon City in Senegal! (17:08) Happy Birthday, Dan Roche! (32:57) Professional callers stink (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!
(0:00) Fred, Hardy & Wallach share vacation stories from the past week. Wallach had some travel issues that led to unusual arrangements to get to-and-from Philadelphia as he visited his in-laws. Hardy ended up staying local and played a round of golf with Dan Roche. Hardy blatantly disrespects Rochie on the golf course. (16:57) The crew are critical about the moves made by Bruins gm, Don Sweeney to begin NHL free agency. Fred is critical of the term length on some of the deals done by Sweeney. Wallach highlights the pressure put on the Bruins' defense with the lack of offensive firepower on the team. (32:11) The guys talk about the tribulations of trash pickup, particularly on a National holiday and when your town's dump company is on strike. Hardy insisted he helped neighbors who were unaware of the Canton dump strike. Fred offers his advice to anyone wanting to become mayor of Canton. 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!
(00:00) Adam 12 quizzes Jon, Dan and Holley on the WORST trades in Boston sports history (15:22) Dan Roche takes a deep dive into the Devers trade and his thoughts on the entire situation. 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!
(00:00) The guys continue to discuss the blockbuster deal sending Rafael Devers to the Giants, as well as taking some more thoughts from callers. (17:15) Dan Roche, a sports reporter for WBZ-TV, joins the show via zoom to discuss the Rafael Devers trade with the guys. (35:49) The guys discuss the Red Sox’s decision not to discuss Devers and just trade him to the Giants without talking to any other teams. 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!
(00:00) WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche lives up to his reputation as a genuinely good friend to Fred by attending his son’s final baseball game of the season. Plus, Fred explains once again explains why Florida and Alabama shouldn’t suck (20:09) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Brett Baty had two hits and drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the seventh inning that broke a tie and helped the Mets beat the Red Sox 5-1 on Wednesday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Tyrese Haliburton threw it back to the '90s and silenced the Madison Square Garden crowd during Indiana's incredible 138-135 overtime comeback win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 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!
(00:00) No Hardy. Who do we have instead? WBZ’s DAN ROCHE, who brings his all positive vibe to the morning. Fred questions whether it was really necessary for Hardy to take the day off. (20:36) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The record $6.1 billion Boston Celtics sale will be finalized within the next week or so. Jrue Holiday wins the NBA Sportsmanship Award. Jalen Brunson hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left, capping a 40-point night to silence the Detroit crowd and send the Knicks to the second round with a 116-113 Game 6 win. The Knick will face the Celtics. Game 1 is on Monday in Boston. 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!
(00:00) WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche joins Hardy live in Hopkinton, Massachusetts at the start of the 2025 Boston Marathon! (19:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Celtics get the win in their first game against the Magic in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, 103-86. Derrick White scores 30 points and Jayson Tatum says the x-ray on his wrist is “clean.” But, the Red Sox lost to the White Sox 8-4. 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!
(00:00) Dan Roche explains the power of the microphone to get you over the finish line. And it’s getting a little cold out. (16:46) Elizabeth Pehota and Ed Barnes, who are running for Team Abbott, join Toucher & Hardy over the phone to tell their stories. (28:01) President and CEO of The Hoyt Foundation, Russ Hoyt, joins Hardy and Dan live at the Boston Marathon. Representing and running for Team Hoyt this year is the mother and daughter team of Beth and Liza. 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!
(00:00) Dan Roche from WBZ-TV is in for Fred today! The Wallach family experienced an angry St. Louis Cardinals fan, which caused an 80-year-old’s golf pencil to go flying. And how will Dan create the perfect wedding speech? (20:09) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Alex Ovechkin has finally done it! He broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record for goals by scoring his 895th against the Islanders in the second period. The Celtics easily get the win, but the Bruins do not. 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!
(00:00) Fred is away waking up earlier to go to the airport, but WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche is back in-studio to fill in with Hardy and Wallach. What are the odds Dan was at Dustin Pedroia’s Arizona home at the right time? What are the odds Dan is at a 10 a.m. matinee? (19:45) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million contract. How are we feeling about this Pats fans? And what does the Russell Wilson signing mean for the Giants’ draft plan? 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!
(00:00) Dan Roche quizzes Hardy and Wallach on some March Madness history. (17:32) Apparently the Guardians of the Galaxy ride in Disney causes nausea. That’s before the chat about the Red Sox and Dan’s take on how many games they will win this season. (33:38) Tiger Woods goes to Instagram confirming his romantic relationship with Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. They are declaring that “love is in the air.” 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!
(00:00) Dan Roche fills in for Fred on Toucher & Hardy. Dan, Hardy, and Wallach discuss all the memorabilia they own. (20:51) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Celtics sat starters against the Trail Blazers in their six-game stretch of away games, but they still won with ease, 129-116. With the NBA playoffs under a month away, which Celtics starters are most vital? 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!