Podcast appearances and mentions of mike giardi

Hart and Fitzy react to Payton Tolle's call-up video, Alex Cora's thoughts on Tolle, and Mike Giardi's thoughts on Jabrill Peppers getting released.

Hart, Fitzy, and Stiz give their Three Point Stance takes of the day. Mike Giardi thinks the Patriots' depth is paper thin. He breaks down why Jabrill Peppers was released, and how the offense should look in week one against the Raiders.

Mike Giardi breaks down why the Patriots released Jabrill Peppers. The offense should be run heavy in week one against the Raiders.

(00:00) Mike Giardi from Boston Sports Journal joins the show to share his thoughts on the cuts made by the New England Patriots (16:57) Welcome to what many are saying is one of the show’s most incredible segments — maybe the greatest segment of all time. People love it! It’s the Email Bit! Feel free to email any show member by clicking the link below. Next up, we’ll unpack the stories we didn’t get to 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!

Mike Giardi thinks Mike Vrabel is trying to cut out messages to the media that do not come from himself. He lists his most likely cut candidates, as well as who he feels is likely to make the Patriots' 53-man roster.

Who are the most likely cut candidates as the Patriots trim their roster down to 53? Mike Giardi thinks the Patriots could be active on the trade market and waiver wire. He also lists his likely keep and cut candidates.

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to break down Eliot Wolf's comments about possibly making a blockbuster trade, the Patriots' approach to dealing Kyle Dugger and/or Anfernee Jennings, Drake Maye's summer performance and later hand out awards for this year's training camp. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:25 - Reaction to comments from Eliot Wolf & Ryan Cowden 10:24 - Relationship between Eliot Wolf & Mike Vrabel 17:30 - Who should Patriots trade for out of Parsons, Hendrickson, McLaurin? 18:01 - Micah Parsons 18:27 - Trey Hendrickson 19:09 - Terry McLaurin 20:41 - Micah Parsons 21:28 - Terry McLaurin 24:11 - Patriots open to trades for Anfernee Jennings & Kyle Dugger 32:50 - Drake Maye's recent performance 39:28 - Prizepicks 41:07 - MVP of Patriots training camp? 41:11 - MVP of Patriots training camp? Mike Vrabel 42:46 - MVP of Patriots training camp? TreVeyon Henderson 44:44 - Offensive Player of Patriots Training Camp? TreVeyon Henderson 46:36 - Offensive Player of Patriots Training Camp?  Demario Douglas 47:29 - Defensive Player of Patriots Training Camp? K'Lavon Chaisson 51:36 - Takeaways on Will Campbell's performance 53:33 - Best Rookie at Patriots Training Camp? Craig Woodson 54:55 - Biggest worry from Patriots Training Camp? Offensive Line 59:33 - Breakout star for Patriots this season? Demario Douglas 1:00:41 - Alex Austin 1:00:51 - Thoughts on Christian Gonzalez injury 1:01:20 - Breakout star for Patriots this season? Khyiris Tonga 1:02:59 - Biggest surprise or disappointment from Patriots Training Camp? Keion White 1:05:39 - Biggest surprise or disappointment from Patriots Training Camp? Kyle Dugger 1:06:07 - More thoughts on Keion White 1:11:24 - Thoughts on Stefon Diggs performance at Training Camp 1:18:39 - Wrapping up SUBSCRIBE to the Pats Interference Podcast w/ Andrew Callahan  ⤵️

Stefon Diggs ego is something to worry about. What side of the ball is worse?

Mike Giardi interview and three point stances lineup this hour

(0:00) Hardy gets an AI psychic reading. (18:35) Mike Giardi, who covers the Patriots for the Boston Sports Journal, joins Toucher & Hardy. (28:52) Checking in with the Braintree American Little League team on their way to Williamsport. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy This episode of Toucher & Hardy is brought to you in part by Profluent https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

8.8.25 Hour 2 1:00- We get some insight on the Patriots from Mike Giardi from the Boston Sports Journal, who should the Commanders lookout for? 19:30- Sam Monson, co-host of the Check The Mic podcast, joins G&D to spin us around the NFL. 34:35- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?

We get some insight on the Patriots from Mike Giardi from the Boston Sports Journal, who should the Commanders lookout for?

Ball security means job security, turnovers will kill this Patriots season

Mike Giardi from Boston Sports Journal talks about the first 3 days of the Patriots training camp

The Patriots offense is such a question what can the coaching staff make out of this core? Mike Giardi helps the WEEI Afternoons break it down.

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to break down what Stefon Diggs being cleared for full practice participation means to the Patriots, Mike Vrabel's pre-training camp press conference and more. Later the guys make bold predictions about the season, pick breakout players and the top storylines for camp. SUBSCRIBE to the Pats Interference Podcast on CLNS Media⤵️

Mike Giardi discusses all the latest when it comes to the Patriots.

Mike joins Chris and Steve to take a dive into the Patriots offseason and highlight key matchups for them.

Hour 2 in Full

Mike Giardi joins Fitzy and Mego on WEEI Afternoons to explain how Mike Vrabel's shaping the Patriots into HIS image, what Tom Brady's statue should look like, and what the expectations should be for Stefon .Diggs 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

Stefon Diggs looks great in a unproven WR room.

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to share his observations from minicamp, including Drake Maye's play and Stefon Diggs' first press conference since the boat video. Later, the guys name the Patriots' offseason MVP, best offensive and defensive rookies and more 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp 4:46 - Takeaways from Stefon Diggs press conference 8:41 - How did Stefon Diggs look at minicamp 12:21 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp 12:57 - Drake Maye's performance at minicamp 19:22 - DeMario Douglas performance at minicamp 21:55 - More Takeaways from Patriots minicamp 27:22 - Patriots Tight Ends 29:15 - Offensive Line Performance 32:04 - Efton Chism 33:00 - DeMario Douglas 35:14 - Milton Williams 35:54 - Christian Barmore 36:07 - More thoughts on D-Line group 36:25 - Linebackers 37:32 - Defensive Backs 38:20 - Kyle Dugger 39:34 - Jabrill Peppers 41:53 - Prizepicks 43:45 - MVP of Patriots offseason: Mike Vrabel 46:40 - MVP of Patriots offseason: Christian Gonzalez 48:07 - Best Offensive Rookie: TreVeyon Henderson 49:35 - Biggest Offensive Surprise/Lesson: More 2 Back Sets 50:18 - Biggest Offensive Surprise/Lesson: Not Same Josh McDaniels offense as past 51:31 - Biggest Offensive Question: O-Line & Wide Receiver 54:45 - Biggest Offensive Question: Depth at Positions 56:07 - Keep your eye on Offense edition: Tight End Position 56:17 - Keep your eye on Offense edition: Ja'Lynn Polk 59:17 - Wild Card Thought on offense: TreVeyon Henderson 1:00:29 - Wild Card Thought on offense: Drake Maye's leadership 1:04:30 - Best Defensive Rookie: Craig Woodson 1:05:50 - Biggest Defensive Surprise/Lesson: Way they are going to use guys on Defensive line 1:06:57 - Biggest Defensive Surprise/Lesson: K'Lavon Chaisson 1:08:23 - Biggest Defensive Question: Defensive Line Depth 1:09:47 - Keep your eye on Defense edition: Harold Landry 1:11:34 - Keep your eye on Defense edition: Marcus Jones 1:13:00 - Wild Card Thought on Defense: Terrell Williams 1:14:28 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR3 - Andy, Ted, and Dan discuss who on the Patriots offense could emerge as leaders as the team advances to mandatory minicamp. The guys are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi to discuss his big takeaways from Patriots OTAs and what he's looking for in next week's mandatory minicamp

SEGMENT - Andy, Ted, and Dan are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi to discuss his big takeaways from Patriots OTAs and what he's looking for in next week's mandatory minicamp

SEGMENT - The guys are joined by Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal to discuss his takeaways from Patriots OTAs, Drake Maye's struggles, and the possibility of Stefon Diggs getting cut after skipping OTAs to party on a boat.

HR3 - Andy, Ted and Fitzy discuss the Patriots offensive ceiling after struggling in OTAs, continue to discuss Stefon Diggs absence from OTAs and how his antics at sea have put Mike Vrabel and the team in a bad spot, and more. The guys are joined by Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal to discuss his takeaways from Patriots OTAs, Drake Maye's struggles, and the possibility of Stefon Diggs getting cut after skipping OTAs to party on a boat.

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to preview the Patriots' season after this week's schedule release. Are the Pats becoming too trendy? 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

SEGMENT - Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show to preview the Patriots season after this week's schedule release. Are the Pats becoming too trendy?

HR2 - In today's three-point stance Ted is sick of Knicks fans, Andy is ready for Christian Barmore and Milton Williams to be gamebreakers up the middle, and Fitzy is looking for a Jaylen Brown legacy game tonight. Are the Celtics more likable with Jayson Tatum not on the floor? Finally, Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show after the Patriots schedule was released earlier this week.

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to answer a wide range of mailbag questions, including the Patriots' most improved position groups compared to last season. The guys also address UDFAs most likely to make the roster and new reporting on Bill Belichick's situation at UNC. 0:00 Welcome 2:02 Bill Belichick's girlfriend reportedly banned from UNC Football facilities 7:01 Giardi on Stefon Diggs' injury 8:44 Can the Patriots grab 2nd in the AFC East? 12:19 Giardi's grade for the Patriots draft class 15:19 PrizePicks 16:47 Which position group was upgraded most?  22:12 Will Ja'Lynn Polk make the roster? 24:35 Is Rhamondre Stevenson still the no. 1 RB? 28:02 Jabrill Peppers situation 29:01 Could Kyle Dugger move to LB? 31:50 Will Jaheim Bell get a chance? 34:18 Marte Mapu and Joe Cardona siutations 35:53 Happy with edge rushers? 40:17 UDFAs most likely to make the roster 41:34 Things to look out for during rookie minicamp 43:35 Thoughts on Knicks/Celtics series 55:11 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Giardi never saw anything to indicate Joe Milton III was a bad guy. He grades the Patriots' draft class a B. The Wide Receiver room is a step in the right direction, but will spark competition for roster spots in training camp.

Hart, Fitzy, and Dan debate whether or not the Celtics should sacrifice winning to shed payroll. Mike Giardi joins the show to discuss the latest news surrounding the Patriots.

New reports claim Joe Milton III was "not a good dude." Is there any truth to it? Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Dan Bahl to weigh in — and to break down how the Patriots fared in the NFL Draft. 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

Enjoy a replay of Monday night's Patriots post-draft party co-hosted by Andrew and the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed. Together, they interview ESPN's Mina Kimes, Jason McCourty, Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, Phil Perry, Mike Giardi, Taylor Kyles, Michael Hurley, Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo all about the Patriots draft and potential for next season. Donate at https://princesshallieforever.com — all proceeds go to Doug Kyed's Leukemia and Lymphoma fundraiser in honor of his daughter, Hallie. Pats Interference is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NFL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to ⁠⁠https://gametime.co⁠⁠ ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk to writer of the Boston Globe Mike Giardi on his thoughts of the Patriots Draft Class

(00:00) Bill Belichick’s CBS Morning interview could not have been worse. His girlfriend, Jordon, isn’t letting him answer questions either. (21:02) Mike Giardi, who covers the Patriots for the Boston Sports Journal, joins Toucher & Hardy. (33:51) Fred can’t wrap his head around how Jordon has to monitor CBS Morning’s interview when she doesn’t know what she’s doing. 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!

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' inevitable selection of OL Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick, discuss the team's plans on Day 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, and much more. Plus, New England Patriots' 2025 first-round draft pick Will Campbell joins the guys to react to joining the National Football League and the Patriots franchise, share his background story and how he got into football as a kid, detail his workout with Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel, and much more. They also react to Campbell's comments, and hear from Pats' fans on the heels of our Campbell conversation.

(HOUR 1) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson share their reactions to the Patriots' inevitable choice of LSU OL Will Campbell with the fourth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they evaluate how Campbell projects as lineman at the professional level. Plus, the guys hear from fans of the New England Patriots, all of whom give their first impressions of new Patriots' OL Will Campbell in the hours following the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They also discuss some of the other main storylines from the first round of the draft, including the Travis Hunter trade, Shedeur Sanders being snubbed, and more. (HOUR 2) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to comments made by new Patriots OL Will Campbell in his introductory press conference at Gillette Stadium, as Campbell continues to say all of the right things following his draft night. Plus, on today's Three Point Stance: Hart praises football fans in Green Bay, Ted Johnson shares his sympathies for draft prospect Derrick Harmon, and Fitzy embraces Will Campbell as the Patriots' first round draft selection in 2025. (HOUR 3) Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' inevitable selection of OL Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick, discuss the team's plans on Day 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, and much more. Plus, New England Patriots' 2025 first-round draft pick Will Campbell joins the guys to react to joining the National Football League and the Patriots franchise, share his background story and how he got into football as a kid, detail his workout with Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel, and much more. They also react to Campbell's comments, and hear from Pats' fans on the heels of our Campbell conversation. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson recap the biggest storylines (outside of the Patriots) that came from Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, including Shedeur Sanders not being picked, the Travis Hunter trade, and much more. Plus, the guys look ahead to Day 2 and 3 of the draft this weekend for the Patriots and the rest of the NFL. They also relive their conversation with Patriots' first-round pick Will Campbell, and they catch up on the stories and soundbites they missed from the draft on today's Odds and Ends.

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' inevitable selection of OL Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick, discuss the team's plans on Day 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, and much more.

After a short introduction, we replay what Andrew and several media members — Doug Kyed, Mike Giardi, Jeff Howe, Mark Daniels and Michael Hurley — said what the Patriots will and should do with the No. 4 overall pick during last week's live Patriots Draught Party at Vitamin Sea Brewing. Later, the guys offer their favorite mid-round prospects for the Patriots and answer audience questions. Support Doug and the Kyed Family! Donate Here to Help Raise Money for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: https://pages.lls.org/voy/ma/ma25/dougkyed 0:00 Introduction 3:00 Who Should Patriots Take at 4? 6:00 Howe: It Will Be Will Campbell 10:45 Draft Crushes 18:03 Fan Questions 18:05 Will Patriots trade in draft? 19:44 Savage Sports asks question: Campbell or Membou? 27:19 Will Campbell or Mason Graham? 29:30 Fan defends Will Campbell 33:41 Patriots #4 Pick Predictiona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Giardi joins the show. He addresses Fitzy's report about the Eagles and all the latest NFL draft storylines. Listen for what he had to say about Will Campbell.

Three point stance. Fitzy has a source. Abdul Carter has a high asking price and there has been a team who has checked in on the Patriots to trade their fourth overall pick for a certain wide receiver from the Eagles. A.J. Brown would be the return. Hart calls out Swayman for his three point stance. You have to get him right. You cannot screw that up. Then Ted says that a good draft class sets up a first year coaches legacy. Mike Giardi joins the show. He addresses Fitzy's report about the Eagles and all the latest NFL draft storylines. Listen for what he had to say about Will Campbell. Is it realistic to think that Campbell will go to the Patriots? Ted is not sold on him, but Hart is. Ted says he looks undersized and cannot look passed it. The bull rush will be a problem if he is at left tackle. He would be a good guard.

In today's show, we begin how we do every Friday, by asking who won the week? Mike Giardi joins the show as the NFL Draft goes down next week and makes his final prediction on who the Patriots will select with their 4th overall pick. Andy and Ted take Swayman to task over a disappointing season and some comments to the media

The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to swap 7-round Patriots mock drafts, predicting every pick the Pats will make later this month. Later, Andrew welcomes Gary Langlais in a new MailFan segment to discuss why the Patriots should be tying themselves to Ashton Jeanty pre-draft. Pats Interference Brought to you by....

Callers react to the Joe Milton III trade. Why didn't the Patriots want to have a QB competition? Should the Patriots trade back into the back end of the first round? Is Shedeur Sanders a top 3 overall pick talent?

Hart and Fitzy react to the latest news surrounding the Joe Milton III trade. Why didn't the Patriots want Milton III to compete with Maye? Should the Patriots trade back into the first round?

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' signing of WR Stefon Diggs, discuss the decisions facing the team in the 2025 NFL Draft and the influence that the Browns and Giants will have on those decisions, and much more. Plus, the guys react to a photo of Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, as the couple has gone viral once again for a photo posted on an infamous Patriots holiday. They also preview the upcoming games on the Boston sports calendar this weekend.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy explain why they've nominated Patriots' QB Drake Maye, and Red Sox manager Alex Cora, as this week's "winners" from across the Boston sports landscape. Plus, the guys react to comments made by Patriots' WR Stefon Diggs in his introductory press conference on Friday afternoon. They also recap Wilyer Abreu's powerful performance in the Red Sox Opening Day win over the Texas Rangers. (HOUR 2) On today's Three Point Stance: Hart is wary of the Patriots selecting RB Ashton Jeanty with the fourth overall pick, Fitzy is impressed with Marcelo Mayer's confidence and believes a call-up to the Red Sox may be near, and Ted Johnson is not worried about the Patriots' choice to part ways with LB Ja'Whaun Bentley. Plus, the guys discuss the performance of the Red Sox in their Opening Day win in Texas, and they analyze a strong collective performance from the bullpen, as well as the poor performances put up by some of Boston's most feared hitters on Thursday. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to comments made by Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel on a recent podcast appearance about WR Stefon Diggs, the state of the offensive line, and the importance of adding veteran players this offseason. Plus, the guys continue their ongoing discussion about the 2025 NFL Draft, and they shift their focus to the New York Giants, and how New York's decisions will impact how the Patriots handle their fourth overall selection. They also react to comments made by Bruins president Cam Neely in a tell-all interview with The Boston Globe, and they debate the future for both he and GM Don Sweeney after the franchise admitted defeat at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Also, they discuss the idea of John Tortorella becoming the next head coach of the B's. (HOUR 4) Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' signing of WR Stefon Diggs, discuss the decisions facing the team in the 2025 NFL Draft and the influence that the Browns and Giants will have on those decisions, and much more. Plus, the guys react to a photo of Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, as the couple has gone viral once again for a photo posted on an infamous Patriots holiday. They also preview the upcoming games on the Boston sports calendar this weekend.

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the Patriots' signing of WR Stefon Diggs, discuss the decisions facing the team in the 2025 NFL Draft and the influence that the Browns and Giants will have on those decisions, and much more.

On this episode of the Turn on the Jets podcast, Host Will Parkinson is joined by BSJ and All-32s Mike Giardi to discuss the Jets cutting Davante Adams as well as beginning the preview the free agency market for the Jets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices