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(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Toucher & Hardy on the Friday before Labor Day weekend. Of course, they begin the show off the rails with some poop talk - unicorn and ghost poop. (22:25) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox beat the Orioles (3-2) to complete a 4-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, behind another quality start from Sox Ace, Garrett Crochet. Plus, Jerry Jones comments last night after the trade of all-pro edge rusher, Micah Parsons to Green Bay came to fruition. (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) Joe Murray & Matt McCarthy - in for Toucher & Hardy - play a game of "In or Out", a night show staple. (19:12) It’s time for the segment everyone’s talking about—The Email Bit! Send an email to anyone on the show with the link below, and stay tuned as we dive into missed stories with The Stack! (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) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy - in for Toucher & Hardy - begin Hour #2 discussing the Red Sox, who are currently atop the AL Wild Card. Who is the Red Sox MVP? (18:06) Murray & McCarthy breakdown the epic pitching matchup between Pirates Ace, Paul Skenes and Red Sox prospect, Payton Tolle who is making his debut at Fenway Park. Murray & Adam-12 convince McCarthy to go to the game and enjoy not having to work again tonight. (32:50) Adam-12 puts Joe & Matt on the spot with some talk of the summer of 1995 Billboard charts. (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) Joe Murray & Matt McCarthy - in for Toucher & Hardy - partake in a Fast Food Quiz, hosted by producer, Adam-12. (19:53) Mike Kadlick, from Sports Illustrated & CLNS Media, joins the show to discuss the Patriots & the NFL heading into Week 1 of the season. (35:08) Murray & McCarthy react to AI songs brought on by Joe Murray. Is AI music the beginning of the end for producers? (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) Alex Barth is in for Joe Murray and he starts off a loaded sports news day with Payton Tolle being called up by the Sox and the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. (14:10) Barth continues to talk Red Sox calling up Payton Tolle and getting his first major league start against Paul Skenes. (25:30) The Red Sox upcoming schedule is discussed with the team having some easy games ahead of them and maybe a real shot at the AL East title.
(00:00) We start talking about Kowloon, but we quickly shift gears to Joe Murray’s knowledge of food! (18:54) Are the Boston Red legit or are they pretenders? Joe and Roche debate! (32:48) Looks like Bill Belichick is selling some of his real estate on Nantucket. (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) 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!
(0:00) Joe Murray opens up Friday night's show with the Patriots-Giants game last night and his takeaways from the final preseason game. (12:50) Joe continues to talk Patriots-Giants and the Patriots roster issues heading into the regular season. (24:30) Joe talks Roman Anthony's big game last night and the Red Sox with calls coming in. (31:40) The first hour wraps with Joe talking about Mike Vrabel saying there's rats leaking stuff to the media.
Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Joe Murray and Alex Barth following the Patriots 42-10 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Joe Murray and Alex Barth following the Patriots 42-10 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Joe Murray and he leads off the show discussing the Red Sox ugly loss to Baltimore last night. (14:50) Jarren Duran having another outburst at a fan is discussed with calls coming in. (25:40) Matt continues to talk Red Sox and the teams issues in the second half with calls coming in. (33:10) The hour wraps with McCarthy discussing Alex Cora's comments on the Red Sox roster.
(0:00) – Joe gives his thoughts on Musings (26:00) – Joe gives his thoughts on the Red Sox loss to the Baltimore Orioles and the struggling bullpen (33:00) – Street team Joe joins the show and calls come in on a reddit post made about the Joe Murray show. (42:10) The Joes wrap up the show going over all the topics of the night.
Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Matt McCarthy and Joe Murray following the Patriots 20-12 win over the Vikings in Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) Joe Murray leads off Friday night's show with Patriots-Vikings talk and the reports coming out of joint practices this week. (13:50) Joe continues to talk Patriots-Vikings and what he expects to see from the Patriots tomorrow in their second preseason game. (27:30) Should the Red Sox host an alumni home run derby? and who would participate if they did.
Greg Bedard from The Boston Sports Journal joined Matt McCarthy and Joe Murray following the Patriots 20-12 win over the Vikings in Minnesota on Saturday afternoon.
(0:00) Joe Murray starts off Thursday night's show discussing the Patriots-Vikings joint practices and some of the reporting on it being a rough day for the Patriots. (15:10) Joe continues to talk Patriots and the reporting around Will Campbell's rough day against one of the better defensive lineman in the league. (28:40) The first hour wraps up with Joe discussing the Red Sox loss last night and who is most to blame for the team struggling last night.
(00:00) Joe Murray sat down with his two interns to talk about food (shocker) and their favorite things to eat. (18:40) James Dolan's owner of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden bans any one from MSG that he doesn't like. Lets just say you don't want to get on his bad side. (34:27) The second Patriots preseason game is on Saturday, and the guys discuss their thoughts on how the Pats will perform this season. (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) The third hour of Monday night's show starts with another edition of in or out with Joe Murray. (28:10) The show discusses Joe Mazzulla's contract extension and why it happened now and why Joe thinks it was kind of a news dump. (34:30) The hour wraps with Joe checking in on Mac Jones, Jacoby Brissett and Joe Milton's preseasons so far.
Greg Bedard from the Boston Sports Journal joined Mark Dondero and Joe Murray following the Patriots pre-season win against the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bedard from the Boston Sports Journal joined Mark Dondero and Joe Murray following the Patriots pre-season win against the Washington Commanders.
(0:00) Joe Murray leads off the show discussing all the takes around Roman Anthony's extension and why he believes its a good deal and doesn't understand some of the takes. (15:10) Joe talks about Dustin May's struggles last night and how Breslow has done at making trades in season. (27:40) Joe discusses Patriots training camp and how everyone seems to be thrilled at how everything is going down at Gillette.
(0:00) Joe Murray begins the final hour of the show reacting to the Red Sox (8-5) win over the Royals. (4:06) Red Sox are winners of 6 straight, after topping the Royals in the series opener at Fenway. Joe has some concerning stats on one of the Red Sox bullpen arms. It all goes back to the Red Sox' inactivity at the trade deadline. Classic stories from callers. (20:08) Joe Murray closes out the show with a brief update on Roman Anthony, who was scratched from tonight's lineup. Joe shares his concern over the bullpen, after the Royals forced Aroldis Chapman into a save situation.
(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray start the final hour continuing this or that and take calls. (10:19) The guys talk about boy bands and some of their favorite soups. (21:38) We finish the day talking about Phillip Rivers retiring and Gronk being behind Kelce in the All-Quarter Century team. (33:51) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zo, Alex Barth, and Joe Murray begin the third hour reacting to the Vrabel press conference. (12:22) The crew touch on how the players aren’t scared of Vrabel but know he isn’t messing around with the team. (23:58) The guys take calls and reactions from thus far. (33:10) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) The guys listen to a clip from Joe Murray’s show the other night as they discuss where to hide drinks on your body to bring them into a concert. (11:27) Fred, Hardy, and John talk about what the Red Sox need to do to the roster to be a legitimate playoff team. (28:11) Hardy discusses some new shoes he recently purchased, and the guys talk about outfits they wear to work each day. (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) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the day talking about the Red Sox dropping 2 of 3 to the Cubs after the All-Star break but getting a big win yesterday with help from Crochet and Bregman. (11:38) The crew touches more on the Red Sox and if this weekend was a success or failure? (24:33) We discuss the ongoing Coldplay controversy that’s taking the internet by storm; Zo was at the concert. (36:50) The guys finish the hour discussing ESPN’s list of the Top 10 athletes of the first quarter of the 21st century and our reactions to it.
(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray begin the third hour discussing how big of an impact Mike Vrabel will have on the Patriots team this season. (10:28) The crew touches on Phil Perry saying that Terry McLaurin would be an ideal fit for the Patriots and what a potential trade would look like. (21:50) The guys talk about Curran and Perry saying the Patriots defense may not be as amazing as everyone is thinking it will be. (36:01) We finish the hour talking more about Terry Mclaurin and a potential move for him.
(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the second hour discussing the Patriots giving TreVeyon Henderson a deal and Stefon Diggs not being placed on the PUP as training camp approaches. (12:00) The crew talks about the potential breakout candidates for the Pats this year besides Drake Maye. (21:42) The guys touch on last week’s debate on if you should bring your own towel to someone else’s pool party?; Last week McKone said towels should be supplied. (35:25) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zo, Paul Perillo, and Joe Murray start the final hour discussing Scottie Scheffler and his win in The Open championship; Will anyone ever be close to being at Tiger Woods level? (14:19) The guys react to the news of “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner passing away; Who is the best comedy movie villain of all-time? (26:03) We finish the day with a Celtics take from Joe who’s concerned with the financial situations of the Celtics and their players; We take more calls and reactions on the best comedy movie villains. (38:45) Today’s Takeaways.
(0:00) Mazz, Matt McCarthy, and Joe Murray open the show with their opening takes on the Red Sox, Celtics ownership, and Kraft and Belichick. (16:19) The guys talk more about the Red Sox. Plus, callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (25:59) How much of the Red Sox resurgence is a result of Devers being traded? (36:31) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday.
(0:00) The guys open the second hour of the show with callers weighing in on an Agenda Free Friday. (9:47) Mazz, Matt McCarthy, and Joe Murray discuss Terry McLaurin and if the Patriots should try to trade for him. (23:02) Are the guys encouraged about the direction that the Patriots are headed in 2025? (32:12) The guys talk about Celtics ownership and the second apron.
(0:00) Mazz, Matt McCarthy, and Joe Murray open the third hour of the show discussing the expectations of the Patriots in 2025 and what a success would be for them. (11:51) An Agenda Free Friday caller leads Mazz to a rant about how people need to adapt to the times in baseball. (23:05) The guys discuss the first game for the Red Sox out of the All-Star break vs the Cubs. (36:41) Does the Red Sox losing to the Cubs hinder hope for the Red Sox?
(0:00) Mazz, Matt McCarthy, and Joe Murray open the final hour of the show reacting to the Red Sox losing to the Cubs. (14:45) The guys discuss the media attention that the Red Sox are receiving following their hot finish to the first half of the season. Plus, callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (26:09) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (37:24) The Final Word!
Brian chats with The Sports Hub's Joe Murray about the MLB All-Star Game, Robert Kraft vs. Bill Belichick, how the Pats offense and defense will fare this upcoming season, who the team's most impactful rookie will be, and more (0:15). Brian then takes a listener call before he and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game (1:04:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Joe Murray Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) Felger and Mazz are joined by Joe Murray as they open the third hour discussing whether the 2004 vs the 2007 Patriots were better after reacting to Bill Barnwell’s list of the top 25 NFL teams of the 21st century. (16:14) Caller reactions on all the guys have talked about today. (24:30) Conversation about Caitlin Clark following last night’s Fever/Sun game at TD Garden and whether Boston should have a WNBA team. (34:36) Caller reactions on the 2004 Patriots, the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun playing in Boston, and the MLB All Star Game.
(0:00) Felger and Mazz are joined by Joe Murray as they begin the fourth hour discussing Bill Belichick saying that he took a big risk by taking the Patriots coaching job. (12:53) Comments on the MLB adding a Swing Off as the tiebreaker for the All Star Game and whether it should be added as a permanent rule. (23:36) The Email of the Day! (38:21) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger and Mazz are joined by Joe Murray as they begin the second hour discussing Bill Belichick’s response to Robert Kraft’s continued remarks about how he took a risk in acquiring Belichick. (17:32) Continued conversation and caller reactions on the Bill Belichick story. (26:18) The guys wonder when Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft will be voted into the NFL Hall of Fame, plus calls about everything discussed today. (33:59) With Joe Murray in today, it’s time for the latest Murray’s Musings!
(0:00) Felger and Mazz are joined by Joe Murray as they kick off the show reacting to the Swing Off tiebreaker used in last night’s MLB All Star Game. (14:18) Conversation about the automatic balls and strikes system and whether robo umps are a good addition to baseball. (24:56) Continued discussion on the Swing Off and caller reactions on the new All Star Game additions. (33:29) Thoughts on the Red Sox potentially acquiring Charlie Morton and the necessity to acquire Joe Ryan ahead of the trade deadline.
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy join Felger as they begin the third hour reacting to Jaylen Brown’s comments on his time with the Celtics and argue the meaning behind his words. (19:10) Continued thoughts and calls on Jaylen Brown’s statements about his time in Boston. (30:01) Additional comments on the Jaylen Brown story. (37:14) Comments on the Red Sox’s 10 game winning streak and the growth of the team.
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy join Felger as they kick off the fourth hour with calls on the Red Sox and Jaylen Brown. (12:01) Comments on the Red Sox’s scorching stretch following their 10th straight win and a lightning round on all the guys have talked about today. (25:17) With Joe Murray in today it’s time for the latest Murray’s Musings. Plus, the Email of the Day and The Final Word!
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy join Felger as they open the second hour answering calls about who the Red Sox will trade at the deadline, the All Star Game, and the impact of Rafael Devers’ departure from the team. (15:55) Reaction to Jen McCaffrey’s article on what Alex Bregman has done to help the development of the Red Sox’s young talent. (27:10) Caller reactions on the Red Sox’s stretch of success. (36:36) The guys learn what Fielding Run Value represents in baseball and comment on the Red Sox’s overabundance of outfielders.
(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy join Felger as they kick off the show discussing the state of the Red Sox following their tenth straight win. (14:22) Caller reactions about the Red Sox’s red-hot stretch of baseball. (26:54) Conversation about the Red Sox’s need for a #2 starter if they want to make a run in the postseason. (34:50) Comments on the Red Sox’s fielding as of late, and more caller reactions on the state of the team.
(00:00) Joe Murray talks about Honey Nut Cheerios and breakfast to a 10 year old kid. (24:02) Chris Costa from Card Vault by Tom Brady joins Toucher & Hardy in-studio. (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) Felger, Jim Murray, and Joe Murray open the first hour of the show discussing the current state of the Red Sox. (16:24) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (23:38) Is Rafael Devers refusing to learn first base in San Francisco? (32:44) More caller reactions on the Red Sox.
(0:00) The guys open the second hour with more callers weighing in on the Red Sox. (11:25) Felger, Jim Murray, and Joe Murray discuss where the Patriots will rank in the AFC in the upcoming season. (21:07) They discuss Stefon Diggs’ recent comments on learning Josh McDaniels’ offense. (30:19) The guys discuss the recent concerns from UNC Boosters surrounding Belichick and Jordon Hudson.
(0:00) Felger, Jim Murray, and Joe Murray open the third hour of the show discussing a Kansas City radio host calling Patrick Mahomes fat. (15:26) The guys look back on some things Mazz has said in the past about out of shape athletes. (25:06) Joe Murray discusses his thoughts on the Celtics getting out of the second apron for next season. (35:09) Callers weigh in.
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy as they kick off the show discussing the current state of the Red Sox and whether they can continue to take advantage of bad teams. (14:33) Conversation about how the Red Sox have refused to teach their players the fundamentals to baseball and what the team should do at the trade deadline. (26:00) Comments on the Red Sox’s continued fielding issues, plus caller reactions on Red Sox prospects and the team’s hitting philosophy. (40:04) Continued discussion about baseball fundamentals and the Red Sox culture.
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy as they kick off the fourth hour with conversation about what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline. (13:27) More thoughts on what the Red Sox’s approach ahead of the trade deadline should be, and caller reactions. (23:47) The Email of the Day! Plus, more caller reactions on the Red Sox, Patriots, and marinade recipes. (34:24) The Final Word!
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy as they open the third hour with conversation about the possibility of the Celtics adding a big name such as Damian Lillard ahead of the upcoming season. (9:30) Continued thoughts on the Celtics potentially making more big moves this summer. Plus, caller reactions on the state of the Red Sox. (22:43) Discussion about the level of hope for the Patriots’ upcoming season with Mike Vrabel as head coach. (31:34) The guys talk about the Savannah Bananas show at Fenway Park and some of the rules of Banana Ball.
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy as they begin the second hour with a lightning round of calls on all things Red Sox! (10:23) The guys discuss who on the Red Sox should stay and who should be traded at the trade deadline. (21:32) Conversation about Joe Mazzulla’s future with the Celtics. (33:36) Comments on the finalized trade between the Celtics and Trail Blazers.