Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Roche

(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

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/science

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

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/science-technology-and-society

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

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/technology

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/book-of-the-day

(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 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!

(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!

(0:00) Fred, Wallach & Dan Roche are joined in-studio by Kendra Middleton. Kendra describes her latest trip to Costa Rica. (15:36) The crew break down the 4 Nations Faceoff Final last night. Fred & Kendra both agree to structure the tournament like soccer with time in between international games. (33:16) The Stack - featuring Super Bowl halftime show odds. 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 & Wallach are at the helm this Friday morning, along with Dan Roche - filling in for Hardy. They begin the show analyzing the station imaging used for Fred Toucher. Dan Roche, from WBZ, was in attendance for the 4 Nations Faceoff Final between USA & Canada. (17:31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT?: The guys react to the 3-2 overtime loss for Team USA at the hands of Team Canada. Rochie describes the atmosphere at TD Garden. (36:32) Bert Breer joins the show! Breer breaks down the potentially available WR's via free agency or trade that the Patriots can target this offseason. 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) Bert Breer joins Toucher & Hardy, with Dan Roche filling-in for Hardy from the ski slopes of Vermont. He breaks down who the Patriots should be targeting at the WR position and what the Patriots should do at the top of the NFL Draft. (19:17) Locker Room Talk - Fred, Rochie & Wallach analyze the sacred world of inside the locker room of professional sports teams. (30:36) To the phone lines - The crew take calls on everything. Some mention of Dennis Rodman, Chris Webber & Yaz. 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, Wallach & Dan Roche - in for Hardy, play a game hosted by Rochie - "Who Can It Be?" - a fun game of guessing what sport a random Boston sports athlete played for. (14:07) Cedric Maxwell joins the Toucher & Hardy show following the Celtics blowout win versus Philadelphia, first game back from the All-Star break. (30:25) The guys get into the fallout from the 4 Nations Faceoff. Fred makes the point that the 4 Nations Tournament could lose its luster if it gets played too frequently. 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’s microphone has a new, blue muff and now the Celsius logo is upside down. Dan Roche from WBZ-TV joins Fred and Wallach, giving them his top ranked interviews in the four major Boston sports. (22:05) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Dan is upset that Triston Casas publicly said Rafael Devers should play third base. He believes Casas should not be acting like the manager of the team, but he has a take on what Devers should be doing right now. 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) Can Fred, Dan Roche, and Wallach name the top love scenes in film history just by hearing it? But, the better question is can you?! Adam 12 facilitates this romantic game! (17:28) It seems the Red Sox just can’t get out of their own way. And did the organization expect the Devers’ strong stance on staying at third base? (31:07) Listen in on Joe Murray’s conversation with a Mainer and a dog. 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) Chris Forsberg, who covers the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston, joins Toucher & Hardy to start the show on how to make the NBA All-Star Game better. (15:29) Chris sticks around with Fred, Dan Roche, and Wallach to discuss LeBron James’ gesture to Jaylen Brown after he was caught on camera saying, “I don’t think Bronny is a pro” in July. (31:33) Dan is simply just full of games! Are these people Dan lists out American or Canadian? 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) It’s time to shoot the breeze! Fred, Dan, and Ryan answer all calls and any calls! (16:57) Dan Roche believes Red Sox fans should be feeling positive going into the season, especially with the Alex Bregman signing. He also says and thinks Alex Cora wants Devers to play a certain role on this year’s team. (30:38) Ryan Johnston had a REALLY fun time at Disney during his break. 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) It’s Presidents’ Day, so why not have a game filled with dead vice presidents and dead baseball players! Dan Roche from WBZ Boston brings the game in to play with Fred and Ryan Johnston. (14:03) Jim McBride, Boston Bruins writer and reporter for The Boston Globe, joins Toucher & Hardy. (33:00) Ryan Johnston breaks down how the path of his radio career led to the Boston Bruins. 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!

In 1975, the Steelers were on the verge of greatness. They had just beaten the Vikings to win their first Super Bowl Championship and Terry Bradshaw adorned the cover of Sports Illustrated after leading Pittsburgh to the big win in Super Bowl IX. For legendary broadcaster Curt Gowdy, it was one of 9 Super Bowls he called to go along with 13 World Series and 8 Olympic Games. Nine years later, in 1984, a young Dan Roche walked into a radio station owned by Gowdy in Lawrence, MA looking to break into the sports media business. There was no opening for the Syracuse student but Rochie hung around and did whatever was asked. Unbeknownst to him, that decision changed the course of his life. Now, 40 years later, the WBZ-TV anchor and reporter has covered 9 Super Bowls of his own during the Brady-Belichick dynasty... he covered the Red Sox 4 World Series Championships as well including the one in 2004 that ended the Curse... and he's done it all in his hometown of Boston. And it all started at WCGY where Dan met his future wife, and started a career in sports that has seen him cover the teams he grew up idolizing, including the Red Sox whose play-by-play announcer was.... Curt Gowdy. In the late 80's Danny worked for the ole Cowboy who gave Rochie some advice he never would forget... hear how Gowdy changed Roche's life and followed Dan from afar as his career began to take off. How Dan uncovered a lost tape that revealed how Ted Williams announced his retirement... before Gowdy called the Splendid Splinter's final amazing at bat. It's a look back at one of the greatest sportscasters in American history through the lens of a student, an employee, a colleague... and a dear friend. Dan Roche on the one-of-a-kind Curt Gowdy on the Past Our Prime podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Mark Dondero, Dan Roche, and Mike Reiss open up the final hour of Toucher & Hardy by reacting to Keion White’s comments about his cloudy future after this season. (13:31) Going around the NFL with Mike Reiss. (23:43) THE STACK. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: X/Twitter: @ToucherandHardy | @HardyRadio | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @toucherandhardyofficial | @fredtoucher | @hardy985 Facebook: Toucher & Hardy For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channel on Youtube!

(0:00) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche discuss their childhood jersey collections growing up. (12:10) Questioning if the Red Sox will contend for a playoff spot this offseason. (20:21) Comparing the rookie seasons of Drake Maye and Mac Jones. (31:25) Discussing what the signature point for the Patriots this season is. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: X/Twitter: @ToucherandHardy | @HardyRadio | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @toucherandhardyofficial | @fredtoucher | @hardy985 Facebook: Toucher & Hardy For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channel on Youtube!

(00:00) Mark Dondero and Dan Roche open up the Toucher & Hardy show by going down memory lane about their high school athletics days. (15:59) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Reacting to the Bears-Seahawks game on TNF. (28:19) Grading out the Red Sox offseason so far. (38:07) Discussing the Celtics recent inconsistent play. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: X/Twitter: @ToucherandHardy | @HardyRadio | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @toucherandhardyofficial | @fredtoucher | @hardy985 Facebook: Toucher & Hardy For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channel on Youtube!

(00:00) With Jerry Jones recently discussing eating raccoons, the guys ask what Kendra Middleton has eaten since she grew up in the south? Gator? Possum? Raccoon? We found out! (17:08) 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. (33:07) Dan Roche is filling in today, and he's bringing a fun twist for Hardy—a game centered around songs inspired by golf! 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 Fred and no Wallach, which means Hardy is steering the ship alongside WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche and Kendra Middleton. (xx:xx) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Mattias Ekholm scored at 1:04 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers completed a two-goal comeback to defeat the visiting Boston Bruins 3-2. Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points as the Bulls beat the Celtics 117-108 on Thursday in the first game of a home-and-home series. 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) Hardy is OUT today, which means the great Dan Roche is in to bring the positive! (16:41) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT 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) Hardy is OUT and Dan Roche slides in! (18:32) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT 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!  

Dan Roche coming in HOT with a game Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins the show to share his thoughts on the Celtics. 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) Dan Roche, from WBZ & Sean Sylver are in for Toucher & Hardy for a Labor Day Special. They begin the show catching up on their Labor Day weekend escapades. (17:01) "What Happened Last Night?" featuring the Red Sox' woes against Detroit, Alex Cora's postgame comments on his early hook of Cooper Criswell, USC-LSU & more. (35:46) Dan Roche & Sean Sylver commemorate Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother Matthew, after tragedy struck the NHL world over the weekend. Dan Roche interviews former BC Hockey Head Coach, Jerry York.

(0:00) Dan Roche & Sean Sylver, in for Toucher & Hardy on a glorious Labor Day, detail their poolside playlists, to assist caller Dave in compiling songs of all genres for his pool party.  (16:31) Rochie & Sylver take a stroll down memory lane and outline some of their favorite sporting events to attend and some that are still on their own personal bucket lists. (24:57) The duo cap off the second hour with some Patriots talk. They assess what their expectations will be for the Patriots, particularly in their development early in the season.

(0:00) Dan Roche & Sean Sylver, in for Toucher & Hardy, are joined by CLNS-Cincinnati reporter, Mike Petraglia to preview the Week 1 matchup between the Patriots-Bengals. (14:31) Roche & Sylver continue to preview the NE-CIN Week 1 matchup. Looking for opportunities to find "joy" in watching the Patriots this upcoming 2024 Season. (25:22) Roche & Sylver transition to discussion about rookie Head Coach, Jerod Mayo, as he's joined the ranks of the Boston Coaching Fraternity. The duo give Mayo a lesson in Media-101, and Sylver asks, "Which coach (Mayo or AVP) has the longer leash?"

(0:00) Dan Roche & Sean Sylver, in for Toucher & Hardy, are joined by co-host of The Sports Hub Underground and columnist for 98.5, Matt Dolloff to get his thoughts on all things Patriots. (16:58) Voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci joined the program from parts unknown, as he previews the Patriots' Week 1 matchup versus the Bengals. (30:20) The Stack - featuring Javon Baker & more.

(00:00) Lombardi lays into Alex Van Pelt on the Pat McAfee show. (19:36) Mike Lockhart is in-studio giving his prediction on the Patriots' record this upcoming season. (33:09) Dan Roche says don't sleep on the Red Sox if they're able to make the playoffs. 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 Fred. No Hardy. Who's in? Wallach, Michael Holley & Dan Roche! (17:00) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT 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, Wallach and Dan Roche start the second hour the show talking about Rochie's Patriots preseason observations.  (20:00) Mike Reiss of ESPN joined the show to give the latest on the Patriots. Today is roster cutdown day.  (35:00) Fred asks a caller about how to change a tire.  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, Wallach and Dan Roche open the show by acknowledging this is Fred's last day before vacation.  (20:00) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Red Sox lost both games yesterday, but Danny Jansen made history!  (34:00) Jerod Mayo struggled in his press conference yesterday. Is there a QB controversy?  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!