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Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partner MassLive, has been talking to local entrepreneurs. He's joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share how local entrepreneurs say they are running their businesses in the face of volatility.

Send us a textWell as most of you know I have communicated my thoughts on Bill Parcells getting into the Patriots Hall Of Fame since the first episode! Well it has finally happened. Karen and I discuss all things Parcells from his hiring to his controversial exit after a Super Bowl XXXI loss to the Green Bay Packers. Karen has been reporting on the Patriots for over 40 years and offers a unique perspective from interviewing and interacting with Kraft, Parcells and Belichick during all the key moments along the way such as when Parcells was hired and stopping a move of the team out of New England. I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

(00:00) In Dan Roche fashion, Dan has brought in a game. How well do you know the Masters? (12:33) Mark Daniels, who covers the Patriots for MassLive, joins Hardy, Dan, and Wallach. (31:10) Dan, Wallach, and Adam 12 try to figure out when Hardy should go see the Descendants. 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!

Msgr. Watkins reflects on Christ's successful defense of an adulterous woman from a crowd wishing to stone her and shares a meditation from St. Mother Theresa on Jesus' patience in waiting for us to invite him into our lives.

(0:00) Jaylen Brown's knee injury thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive (9:20) What to watch for heading into playoffs for Celtics (22:43) Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston calls in ... The post Jaylen Brown’s knee injury // Chris Forsberg calls in // Celtics playoff outlook appeared first on 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports.

Mego and Lyons react to the Red Sox victory in their home opener. The offense has broken out of their opening week slump, and the Red Sox extended Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell this week. MassLive's Chris Cotillo joins the show to recap the last week of Red Sox baseball and news.

(0:00) Jayson Tatum's ankle injury reaction  (13:41) Celtics hot road trip  (25:06) How should Celtics be prepping for playoffs with Brian Robb of MassLive (34:31) More ownership sale thoughts 

(0:00) Celtics ownership sale thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive (13:09) David Masse from Kelly's Roast Beef joins the show (26:35) Are Cavaliers legitimate threats to Celtics? (37:37) Kristaps Porzingis […]

Brian discusses the news that Bill Chisholm has bought the Celtics for $6.1 billion over Steve Pagliuca's rival bid, and what that means for the franchise going forward. Then, he talks to Mass Live's Mark Daniels about the Patriots' remaining to-do list this offseason, their efforts to land a top wide receiver, the draft, and what a successful 2025-26 season looks like for the Pats (8:30). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Alex Bregman's upcoming season before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Celtics' sale (50:50). 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: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Msgr. Watkins urges us to focus on the purpose of Lent, rather than the shortcomings and trivial complaints. He reminds us that the substance and true purpose of our 40 day 40 night preparation is an act of love for Jesus and his sacrifice.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by Sean McAdam of MassLive to detail his report from today that said Rafael Devers contemplated asking for a trade out of Boston.

HR3 - Arcand is joined by MassLive.com's Sean McAdam to discuss his latest piece detailing the Rafael Devers drama in spring training. Arcand discusses the latest Bruins loss and laments the poor play of Jeremy Swayman, did the B's make a mistake choosing him over Ullmark? A bombshell brothel list was exposed in the New England Nightly News.

Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to a report from MassLive's Sean McAdam regarding Rafael Devers' growing frustration with the Boston Red Sox, and they debate how the team and the player will handle this situation as Opening Day grows closer.

Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to a report from MassLive's Sean McAdam regarding Rafael Devers' growing frustration with the Boston Red Sox, and they debate how the team and the player will handle this situation as Opening Day grows closer. Plus, MLB.com's Ian Browne joins the guys to handicap the chances of the Red Sox "big three" prospects making Boston's roster out of spring training, share his biggest concern with the 2025 team, evaluate Jarren Duran's spring performance and 2025 expectations, and much more.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy share their nominees for "Who Won the Week in Boston sports" this week: Patriots' new defensive tackle Milton Williams, and new Patriots' defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Plus, the guys evaluate the latest updates on WR Cooper Kupp's free agent market, and they react to the assertion that the Patriots are not viewed as a preferred destination for the former Super Bowl champion. They also recap a disappointing divisional loss for the Boston Bruins in Ottawa, and they identify a concerning trend in Jeremy Swayman's recent play. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Hart believes the Patriots' culture and "likeability" is on the rise, Fitzy is irked by the negative storylines coming from Red Sox camp, and Ted is convinced that Mike Vrabel is calling the shots for New England this offseason. Plus, Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the guys to share updates on New England's pursuit of WR Cooper Kupp, discuss options available to the team in lieu of Kupp if they do not land him, react to other Patriots' signings and the growth of the team's culture under Mike Vrabel, and much more. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to a report from MassLive's Sean McAdam regarding Rafael Devers' growing frustration with the Boston Red Sox, and they debate how the team and the player will handle this situation as Opening Day grows closer. Plus, MLB.com's Ian Browne joins the guys to handicap the chances of the Red Sox "big three" prospects making Boston's roster out of spring training, share his biggest concern with the 2025 team, evaluate Jarren Duran's spring performance and 2025 expectations, and much more. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to news out of Cincinnati that the Bengals are nearing contract extensions with their two top wide receivers, and they discuss the current state of the wide receiver markets as the Patriots look to continue improving their roster. Plus, on this edition of Odds and Ends (Extended), the guys catch up on the stories they missed from earlier in the week, including controversial MLB hats, Shilo Sanders asking Deion about his 40-yard dash time, Patriots' backup QB landing spots, Brad Marchand's poorly-timed Sam Adams collaboration and more.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by Chris Mason of Masslive.com to discuss the Patriots start to free agency, their draft strategy, and more

HR2 - Arcand looks at various outlets reactions to the Patriots start to free agency, are we overrating the Milton Williams signing? Christian is joined by Chris Mason of Masslive.com to discuss the Pats start to free agency, draft strategy, and more. Finally, should the Pats trade Joe Milton? What kind of draft capital could they get for the 2nd year QB?

In one of our more informative episodes, Hogdale and Ed are joined by Chris Cotillo of MassLive and Fenway Rundown to pull back the curtain behind just what covering the Red Sox entails. Topics include the Rafael Devers press conference from a couple of weeks ago, the nature of modern-day journalism, social media's effect on news reporting, and a whole lot more. There's even a little bit of baseball talk!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

(00:00) Sean Grande’s GRAND question to Joe Mazzulla. (17:17) Mark Daniels covers the Patriots for Masslive.com and joins Toucher & Hardy to share the latest on New England’s offseason. (31:02) Happy 20th, YouTube! 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) More Celtics thoughts with Brian Robb of MassLive (9:30) Alex Barth of 98.5 The Sports Hub talks NFL combine (25:00) Pats offseason thoughts

(0:00) Reactions to Celtics' loss to Cavs with Brian Robb of MassLive (11:10) Chris Forsberg calls in  (30:50) Jrue Holiday's injury  

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by discussing how the Patriots’ NFLPA survey and ownership grade has gone down since Tom Brady parted ways with the Patriots and how they can fix this issue in New England. (10:23) Zo and Beetle react to MassLive’s Karen Guregian’s most recent article about what Eliot Wolf saying he has the final say really means for the Patriots and how it affects the draft decisions being made for the Pats. (21:33) The guys continue to discuss the potential dangers of Eliot Wolf sticking around and the Patriots offseason. (26:44) We finish the hour by breaking down the ticket price increase for the Bruins next season.

HR2 - Arcand is joined by MassLive.com's Christopher Smith to discuss the Red Sox infield drama, the closer competition, and more. Alex Bregman said the infield drama was made up the media, Arcand reacts. Finally, is Rob Gronkowski preparing for an NFL comeback?

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by MassLive.com's Christopher Smith to discuss the Red Sox infield drama, the closer competition, and more

Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Raptors on Tuesday, including another strong game from Derrick White, and the Bruins' continued struggles (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive's Chris Cotillo about the latest drama with Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida's future with the club, whether Kristian Campbell or Roman Anthony can make the Opening Day roster, injuries to the starting rotation, and more (25:55). Brian then projects Devers's upcoming season before he and Jamie close by discussing Mike Vrabel's press conference on Tuesday (1:05:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. 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: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Celtics dominate out of All-Star Break with Brian Robb of MassLive.com (9:50) Jayson Tatum chasing Larry Bird's legacy  (24:00) Tatum's MVP chances (32:33) More Celtics thoughts 

(00:00) Get ready for a TWIST, cuz Jon Wallach has come up with his own TWO STATS, ONE LIE for Andrew Callahan! (18:35) Mark Daniels from Masslive.com joins the show to talk all things Patriots! 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!

Arcand is joined by MassLive's Red Sox writer Chris Cotillo about the true feelings of Rafael Devers about a potential position change and how the rest of the Sox are looking during the first days of full team workouts.

HR2 - With an adamant Devers and Casas' wild comments, Alex Cora is already under a microscope and could be questioned if the clubhouse is already lost. Then, Chris Cotillo of MassLive joins to talk more Sox and what the vibe was really like during the Devers' scrum. And, the Patriots have to go for a new plan with Tee Higgins reportedly getting the franchise tag and they're now going to have to get creative with whatever plan they have.

Hart and Fitzy share the latest updates from the Rafael Devers saga at Red Sox spring training camp, and they react to comments from MassLive's Chris Cotillo on The Christian Arcand Show about Devers' comments potentially being lost in translation. Plus, the guys react to comments made by Red Sox 1B Triston Casas, who spoke for the second day in a row about Rafael Devers and the team's infield. They also share a grim health update about Bruins/Team USA defenseman, Charlie McAvoy.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy share the latest updates from the Rafael Devers saga at Red Sox spring training camp, and they react to comments from MassLive's Chris Cotillo on The Christian Arcand Show about Devers' comments potentially being lost in translation. Plus, the guys react to comments made by Red Sox 1B Triston Casas, who spoke for the second day in a row about Rafael Devers and the team's infield. They also share a grim health update about Bruins/Team USA defenseman, Charlie McAvoy. (HOUR 2) Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson discuss WR Ja'Lynn Polk's rookie year with the New England Patriots, and they attempt to identify if Polk's struggles were due to poor coaching, or a lack of talent. Plus, with the NFL's salary cap set to increase by at least $22 million for the 2025 season, and Tee Higgins likely off the market, the guys discuss potential wide receiver targets for the Patriots this offseason. (HOUR 3) NBC Sports Boston Celtics' analyst Brian Scalabrine joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to share his thoughts on the controversial NBA All-Star Weekend, discuss how the Celtics compare to other Eastern Conference teams as the playoffs draw closer, and much more. Plus, United States Olympian and former NHL winger Keith Tkachuk joins the guys to discuss his sons' performances at the 4 Nations Face-off, share the behind-the-scenes story behind Matthew and Brady's viral fights vs. Team Canada, talk about life as a father of multiple NHL players, and much more. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss the role that other Red Sox infielders --- namely Trevor Story, Kristian Campbell and Vaughn Grissom --- will have on the team's plans at third base. Plus, the guys react to a comparison made by Red Sox manager Alex Cora of Triston Casas and Curt Schilling, and they hear from a caller who identifies another similarity between Casas and a former Red Sox hitter. They also hear a hilarious clip of Jaylen Brown and Deuce Tatum, Jayson Tatum's son.

Hart and Fitzy share the latest updates from the Rafael Devers saga at Red Sox spring training camp, and they react to comments from MassLive's Chris Cotillo on The Christian Arcand Show about Devers' comments potentially being lost in translation.

(0:00) Joe continues the discussion about Bregman and Devers with callers (17:34) Christopher Smith from Masslive.com joins the show to talk Red Sox drama (37:00) Latest edition of In or Out

Brian discusses the drama in Fort Myers with the Red Sox, including Rafael Devers's initial refusal to DH and Triston Casas's eyebrow-raising comments about the roster (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive's Brian Robb to grade the Celtics' bench at the break and assess the Celtics' chances of winning the Eastern Conference (27:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming NFL free agency and MLB spring training (1:03:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. 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: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During communion, the celebrant says, "Pray my brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to the Lord our God." Sacrifice is essential to our participation in celebrating the life and death of Christ. One way to fulfill our part of the sacrifice is to contribute to the annual appeal, which helps Catholic charities across DC.

(0:00) Reaction to Celtics heading into All-Star Break winning seven of eight with Brian Robb of MassLive  (9:19) Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston calls in  (30:33) Luka Doncic trade […]

(0:00) Joe discusses on how the Patriots could learn a thing or two from the Red Sox signing Alex Bregman (13:26) Chris Cotillo from Masslive.com joins the show to talk Bregman signing (35:00) Another edition of In and Out

Sean McAdam of MassLive calls in from Spring Training to discuss why the on-field acquisition of Aroldis Chapman will help the Red Sox bullpen and why the team is not a bad team, but could be so much better.

HR2 - While the right-handed bat still remains as a need, the starting rotation of the Red Sox got the biggest upgrade. How effective will Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler be for the rest of the pitching staff? Then, the team could be much better than they already are according to Sean McAdam of MassLive who joins the show. And, the Sox offseason was right in the middle of the rest of the AL East, but everyone is still chasing the Dodgers.

This is why we can trust God when our life leads us "into the deep end."

Arcand is joined by MassLive Patriots' writer Chris Mason to discuss the latest additions to Mike Vrabel's coaching staff and why there is confidence starting to show with how the offseason has gone with shaping this staff.

HR2 - Arcand admits he's starting to enjoy Mike Vrabel's decisions on his coaching staff with Doug Marrone and Thomas Brown added because of the process and candidates being brought in. Then, Chris Mason of MassLive joins to continue that discussion and give his early thoughts on what the Pats could do with their fourth overall pick. And, Morgan Geekie has been on fire helping lead this Bruins resurgence.

Msgr. Watkins reflects on the Church's role over 2,000 years in helping the faithful to understand what the Apostles witnessed in the time of Christ.

(00:00) AROUND THE NFL: Wild Card Weekend (17:25) Mark Daniels covers the New England Patriots for Masslive.com and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about possible coordinators that might be a good fit for Vrabel’s coaching staff 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!

What does the Baptism of the Lord mean to us?

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are joined by Mass Live's Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo fresh off the heels of his article detailing Nolan Arenado's preference to being traded to Boston. Would trading with St. Louis for the Gold Glove third baseman be a good move and how serious are any discussions between the Cards and the Sox? Also, Chris gives explanations on why Triston Casas' name continues to be floated in trades and what it would take to move Masataka Yoshida. And, Chris explains why its time to ease off on some of the criticism of the Sox offseason so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini are joined by MassLive's Mark Daniels to discuss the dysfunction surrounding the Patriots, the future of Jerod Mayo, potential changes this offseason, and one speed bump that would halt Mike Vrabel from becoming head coach of the Pats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HR2 - On top of Fitzy's new barrell sauna he's got for Christmas, the conversation switches to Jerod Mayo's standing as head coach and if he should stick around. Then, Mego claims that Mayo won't make the Patriots better if he is brought back as head coach. And, Mark Daniels from MassLive joins the show to give the one speed bump that would halt Mike Vrabel from becoming head coach for the Pats.

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini are joined by MassLive's Mark Daniels to discuss the dysfunction surrounding the Patriots, the future of Jerod Mayo, potential changes this offseason, and one speed bump that would halt Mike Vrabel from becoming head coach of the Pats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki's free agency is starting to become a little more clear after teams have reached out to express their interest in the talents of the young, budding ace. With the international signing period approaching rapidly, we might know the fate of where Sasaki will join sooner rather than later.Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN as they take a look at the latest news surrounding Sasaki, including which teams have made their pitch, why some teams didn't seem to bother and why the San Diego Padres appear to need the talents of the pitcher in their rotation more than anyone else.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan is joined by Boston Red Sox beat writer for MassLive, Chris Cotillo, as they look at the job the Red Sox have done so far this offseason, what their starting rotation will look like come opening day, which prospects to keep an eye on and reminisce about the 2020 season. Later, Jordan and Kiley talk about the recent moves from the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the Chicago Cubs trading for Vidal Bruján and the Tampa Bay Rays hoping to strike gold with their signing of Eloy Jiménez. (0:54) - Kiley McDaniel joins the show(5:29) - The Opener: Latest on Roki Sasaki's decision(20:30) - Why the Padres need Sasaki(32:20) - Chris Cotillo joins(44:43) - Red Sox prospect talk(50:49) - Boston's rotation in 2025(1:01:57) - Around the League: Nationals and Pirates make moves(1:10:25) - Vidal Bruján to the Cubs Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: