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Topics discussed: What is the Patriots' biggest advantage in their Wild Card round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers? // Patriots' special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on why his game plan will not change from the regular season to the playoffs? // The Chargers have the distinct advantage in this area of their matchup against the Patriots // Reacting to the latest updates on the Patriots-Chargers injury report // Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins to preview Patriots-Chargers on Sunday // Ted Johnson's "build-up" to Sunday's Patriots playoff game // Comparing our Patriots-Chargers "tail of the tape" to others in sports media // Ferzoco Friday: don't let the Patriots off the hook if they lose on Sunday // Sharing our NFL Wild Card round picks in this week's Afternoons Pick-Six parlay // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
Three Point Stance - The best football weekend ever?! // Mike Giardi confident the Patriots will squeak out a win // A brand new Patriots identity //
On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted debate the biggest advantage they believe the Patriots have over the Chargers ahead of their game on Sunday, and vice versa. They also revisit their conversations with Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi, and Patriots' special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer, from earlier in the show.
Mike Giardi confident the Patriots will squeak out a win
It's playoff time! The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to briefly recap the Patriots' win over the Dolphins, then break down how the Pats can best reach the Super Bowl. The guys cover what Drake Maye must do to overcome playoff defenses, how Mike Vrabel's defense can adjust and then take an early scouting look at the Chargers. Later, Mike and Andrew share another episode of Dad Pod and "Let Me Have It" before answering your mailbag questions. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Mark Dondero and Leroy Irvin filling in, touch on Mike Vrabel's comments about Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore on Wednesday.(11:24) The crew reacts to Mike Giardi's outlook on Vrabel's comments.(25:01) We go back and forth on whether the Patriots will be affected by the drama now surrounding them.(35:04) We finish up the hour with calls on everything from the hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After a brief intro covering Stefon Diggs facing charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Andrew to break down the Patriots' potential matchups versus the Chargers, Bills and Texans in the Wild Card round. The guys also share their Pats-Jets film notes and are joined by a special guest for a new edition of "OK, let me have it." ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:50 Reacting to the charges against Stefon Diggs 12:30 Mike Giardi joins to react to Patriots-Jets 16:00 Reacting to Drake Maye's day 23:30 Coping with Mack Hollins' injury 27:47 Rhamondre Stevenson TD 29:25 Josh McDaniels' masterclass 32:32 More takeaways from win vs Jets 38:57 PrizePicks! 40:24 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Chargers? 52:24 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Texans? 1:01:09 How would the Patriots fare in a matchup with the Bills? 1:08:00 “OK, let me have it.” with a special guest! 1:14:48 Dad pod Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for another live Monday show breaking down the Patriots' comeback win against the Ravens. Andrew and Mike dive deep into Drake Maye's first career fourth-quarter comeback, Stefon Diggs' big out, problems in pass protection and on defense before looking ahead and ending on their Dad Pod and "Let me have it" segments. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for another live Monday show breaking down the Patriots' comeback win against the Ravens. Andrew and Mike dive deep into Drake Maye's first career fourth-quarter comeback, Stefon Diggs' big out, problems in pass protection and on defense before looking ahead and ending on their Dad Pod and "Let me have it" segments. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live Monday show breaking down film of the Patriots' loss to Buffalo, from Drake Maye's disappointing second half, a disastrous defensive performance, what the Bills did to climb back and what Mike Vrabel can fix for the last three games. Later, the guys revisit Dad Pod, Let Me Have it and answer listener questions. 0:00 - Initial Thoughts on Patriots Lose to Bills 11:10 - What we learned from Patriots-Bills Game 14:30 - Patriots WR Struggles 18:15 - Drake Maye Struggles 32:00 - Patriots Offense 2nd Half Struggles 39:40 - Patriots Defense Struggles 48:30 - Looking ahead to Patriots-Ravens 51:20 - Studs and duds 52:40 - Dad Pod 55:25 - Ok, Let me have it 59:10 - Patriots Mailbag 1:08:20 - Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best interviews on WGR this week include Ben Volin, Greg Cosell, Joe Marino and Mike Giardi previewing the Bills-Pats showdown. Also, Paul Hamilton gives a Sabres update following a win over the Canucks
The best interviews on WGR this week include Ben Volin, Greg Cosell, Joe Marino and Mike Giardi previewing the Bills-Pats showdown. Also, Paul Hamilton gives a Sabres update following a win over the Canucks
The best interviews on WGR this week include Ben Volin, Greg Cosell, Joe Marino and Mike Giardi previewing the Bills-Pats showdown. Also, Paul Hamilton gives a Sabres update following a win over the Canucks
The best interviews on WGR this week include Ben Volin, Greg Cosell, Joe Marino and Mike Giardi previewing the Bills-Pats showdown. Also, Paul Hamilton gives a Sabres update following a win over the Canucks
The best interviews on WGR this week include Ben Volin, Greg Cosell, Joe Marino and Mike Giardi previewing the Bills-Pats showdown. Also, Paul Hamilton gives a Sabres update following a win over the Canucks
Topics discussed: Patriots host the Bills this weekend; which team has the “edge” in the matchup this time around? // Patriots' OC Josh McDaniels on the challenges facing the Patriots offense vs. Buffalo // Celtics suffer a historic second-half collapse + Bruins win fourth straight on Thursday // Why Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi believes the Patriots can beat the Bills by a score…or more // Ted Johnson's keys to victory for the Patriots in their matchup vs. the Bills // Comparing Drake Maye to Josh Allen ahead of their 2025 rematch at Gillette Stadium // Ferzoco Friday: how the NBA can fix the apathy around the NBA Cup // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Pick-Six parlay selections, Odds and Ends + more!
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss just how impressive Drake Maye's growth has been this year, preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup with the Bills, and more. 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
On This weeks best of Schopp and Bulldog the guys talk with Sal Capaccio about the latest injury news for the Bills heading into New England, Mike Giardi on the state of the Pats and how much this game means for Pats fans, Paul Hamilton on the Sabres, Will Josh Allen be able to carry the Bills in the playoffs, and picks for week 15 and what road would you rather see the Bills take to win the Superbowl
Three Point Stance - UNC Football finds their fall guys // Mike Giardi predicts a Patriots wins over Buffalo // How teams can stop Drake Maye //
Hart, Ted and Dan react to Josh McDaniels' answer on the topic of his offensive scheme being tough for young players to learn, and they react to Mike Giardi's prediction that the Patriots will win on Sunday by a touchdown or more.
Mike Giardi predicts a Patriots wins over Buffalo
Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk to Mike Giardi a writer at the Boston Sports Journal and Co Host of The ALL 32 to talk about the Bills vs Patriots game this weekend and get a sense of the current state of the New England Patriots.
The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Ty Law, Rob Ninkovich, Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi weigh in on the Patriots at the bye. Plus, Andrew Raycroft talks Bruins and Celtics play-by-play voice Drew Carter talks Celtics.
The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Ty Law, Rob Ninkovich, Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi weigh in on the Patriots at the bye. Plus, Andrew Raycroft talks Bruins and Celtics play-by-play voice Drew Carter talks Celtics.
The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Ty Law, Rob Ninkovich, Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi weigh in on the Patriots at the bye. Plus, Andrew Raycroft talks Bruins and Celtics play-by-play voice Drew Carter talks Celtics.
Topics discussed: Why the Red Sox acquisition of Johan Oviedo has fans feeling pessimistic about the offseason // Which impact bats make the most sense for the Red Sox to add this offseason? // Celtics blow out the Wizards; can Jordan Walsh be more than a rotational player for Boston moving forward? // Three Point Stance - Tomorrow could be a day to remember in college football history // Mike Giardi joins the shows "They (The Patriots) are the best team in the AFC" - Mike Giardi // Who should we root for in Week 14 in favor of the Patriots? // Will Belichick choose Jordon Hudson to introduce him at the Hall of Fame? // Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown trade? // How will Johan Oviedo slide into the Red Sox after being traded from the Pirates? // Pick Six - Shedeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward this week // Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down Drake Maye's MVP case, Mike Vrabel's Coach of the Year candidacy, and where the Patriots currently stand in the AFC. 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
Three Point Stance - Tomorrow could be a day to remember in college football history // Mike Giardi joins the shows "They (The Patriots) are the best team in the AFC" - Mike Giardi
Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined WEEI Afternoons to discuss Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel's chances to win awards at their respective positions this year, Bill Belichick's candidacy as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the landscape in the AFC around the Patriots entering Week 14, and much more.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the hour discussing the high praise for Drake Maye from Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan following the Monday Night win over the Giants.(12:18) Colin Cowherd believes Drake Maye is looking like an all-timer at the QB position. The crew reacts. (22:16) We question whether the Patriots are the only complete team in the AFC given the flaws within other contending teams. (31:48) Zo and Beetle end the hour discussing the fate of the bad teams in the NFL, with Beetle saying pro sports need bad teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live show discussing how the Patriots sent a message with their Monday night win over the Giants. The guys then dive into their film notes, including what you missed on offense and defense, name their studs and duds against the Giants and look ahead to the bye week. 00:00 Callahan Picked WRONG! 5:00 Is Drake Maye is Tom-Brady 2.0? 21:50 Pop Douglas 23:20 More on Maye 25:00 Offensive Line Evaluation without Wilson & Campbell 32:10 Kyle Williams and Hunter Henry 35:45 Rhamondre Stevenson 38:00 PrizePicks 39:20 Defense 58:20 Studs & Duds Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand and McCarthy, in for McKone, start the show from Gillette Stadium hooting about owls. They transition to the City of Warwick 2026 Calendar talk.(10:57) The crew react to Mike Giardi claiming the Patriots Super Bowl chances have taken a hit following last week's winning effort versus the Bengals.(19:47) Zolak & Bertrand react to comments made by former NFL LB Manti Te'o regarding the Patriots winning in multiple ways. Matt McCarthy admits to never believing in the Patriots as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.(28:19) The Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live show discussing how much damage the Patriots' Super Bowl hopes took in Cincinnati, how the Pats move past their injuries, film observations from Sunday's win over the Bengals and players who deserve game balls. Later, the guys swap stories in another Dad Pod segment and answer your mailbag questions. 00:00 Initial Reactions to Patriots Win vs Cincy, Injuries stacking up 3:00 Patriots avoid potential season-ending injuries w/ Will Campbell and Jared Wilson 5:00 Will Campbell return the same? 9:48 What did this game mean for their Super Bowl odds? 16:00 PrizePicks 17:00 Big picture takeaways 29:00 Man Coverage the Patriots Achilles heel? 31:40 What people missed on offense: 45:00 What people missed on defense 51:27 Weird season for Christian Barmore 1:00:50 Is Christian Gonzalez having a down year? 1:04:15 Studs/Duds 1:11:50 Mailbag from Twitter Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Mike Giardi joins the show to get a better idea of the rest of the AFC
Mike Giardi and your phone calls
Topics discussed: Will Joe Burrow play this weekend? + Jeremy Springer joins the show! // Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia gives us insight on Patriots vs Bengals // Mike Giardi joins to preview Patriots-Bengals // Which player, not named Drake Maye, can the Patriots least afford to lose to injury? // "The Build-up": Ted Johnson's keys to Patriots-Bengals // Why we're rooting for the Patriots to avoid playing these teams in the playoffs // Brian Ferzoco makes his debut to talk Celtics on a Ferzoco Friday // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Afternoons Pick-Six parlay picks, Odds and Ends + more!
Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to break down the challenges the Bengals present the Patriots and more. 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
Mike Giardi joins to preview Patriots Bengals, isn't worried at all
Topics discussed: Mike Petraglia's update on Joe Burrow's health, Jeremy Springer on his special teamers' unique personalities, Mike Giardi on the Patriots needing to test their metal + Ted Johnson's Bengals combine story (The Drive) // Sharing our picks for Week 12 in the NFL in our "Afternoons Pick-Six" parlay // Odds and Ends: Our official predictions for Patriots-Bengals in Week 12
It's the Three Point Stance: Andy's mic drop, Ted's excellent Bengals story // Mike Giardi joins to preview Patriots Bengals // Most important Patriots players not named Drake Maye //
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for another live Monday show with CLNS Media President and fill-in host John Zannis. The guys cover Giardi's film notes from the Patriots' win at Tampa Bay, the Pats' growing lead in the AFC East and the steps they took to becoming instant Super Bowl contenders. 00:00 Intro 1:00 Are the Patriots Legitimate Super Bowl Contenders? 11:00 Giardi: Patriots Ahead of schedule 14:35 Why were Patriots Able to Beat the Bucs? 21:20 Assessing Drake's Maye's Performance vs Bucs 39:16 What people missed from the Patriots Offense/Defense 50:15 Studs and Duds from Sunday's Win Over Tampa 59:39 Leftover Thoughts from Patriots vs Bucs 1:02:00 Should Patriots UNLEASH Kyle Williams? 1:05:25 Patriots vs Jets Early Preview 1:06:00 Jets are NO THREAT 1:08:30 OK, Let me Have it Patriots Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Topics discussed: Why Tom Brady called Patriots-Buccaneers a "game of the year" candidate // Pats OC Josh McDaniels joins, talks Maye's success, huge matchup with Bucs // The Marco Sturm effect is more powerful than we thought // Mike Giardi joins, talks trade deadline, biggest game of the season // The discrepancy between stats and wins is strong with this team // Ted relives his most memorable Pats/Bucs moments // Fixing the Celtics, WEEI Afternoons style // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Afternoons Pick-Six, Odds and Ends + more!
3 Point Stance: Fitzy flip-zies, Sauce is unimpressed // ESPN's Mike Giardi joins, talks trade deadline, biggest game of the season // Ted says a Pats' win this week would go a long way who they are //
Mike Giardi joins, talks trade deadline, biggest game of the season
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss whether Drake Maye can prove he's the MVP with a win over the Buccaneers, how important this game is for the Patriots, and the team's inactivity at the trade deadline. 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 Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi is back for another live Monday show after another Patriots win, breaking down all angles of Sunday's 24-23 escape against the Falcons. The guys cover Drake Maye's performance, what changed in the second half, a waning pass rush and smaller notes from their film reviews. Later, the guys offer final thoughts on the trade deadline and answer mailbag questions. Podcast to break down the Patriots' thrilling 24–23 victory over the Falcons — their sixth straight win. The duo also looks ahead on what to expect as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Patriots Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:
On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react to Josh McDaniels' frank response to a question about the Patriots adding to the running back room, Mike Giardi's reasoning for Patriots-Falcons being a perplexing matchup, and Jeremy Springer's hilarious response to a question about celebrating Halloween.
Three Point Stance: Maye hype dwindling, cord-cutters + Patriots drafting // Insider Mike Giardi nominates his Patriots, league-wide first half MVP // Reacting to Mike Giardi's view on the Patriots inconsistent defensive play //
Topics discussed: Patriots ST coordinator Jeremy Springer on Marcus Jones' progress in 2025 // Do the Bruins have a goalie controversy brewing after win vs. Sabres? // Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi nominates his Patriots, league-wide first half MVP // Key notes and matchups in the Patriots upcoming game vs. the Falcons // How Mike Vrabel responded to question about distancing from Patriots past // How the Celtics can continue building momentum on the road at the 76ers // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Afternoons Pick-Six Week 9 parlay, Odds and Ends + more!
Insider Mike Giardi nominates his Patriots, league-wide first half MVP