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The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Andrew for another live Monday night show to break down film of the Patriots' 42-13 blowout of Carolina, why Drake Maye is making the Year 2 leap, how Josh McDaniels is helping him and all the little details you missed Sunday. Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by
Who is the personality of the 2025 Red Sox? Mike Giardi thinks the Patriots' defense will dominate against the Panthers on Sunday. Josh McDaniels is not discouraged by TreVeyon Henderson's play thus far.
Which part of the Red Sox do you trust the most heading into the playoffs? Mike Giardi thinks the Patriots' defense will dominate the Panthers. The Afternoons crew gives their money line picks for Week 4 of the NFL season.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted give their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Mike Giardi thinks Drake Maye has outperformed Mike Vrabel thus far. He also thinks the Patriots should dominate the Panthers on Sunday.
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the Patriots. Giardi thinks Drake Maye has done his job better than Mike Vrabel has done his thus far. He is also not sure that Stefon Diggs is really maturing.
Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to break down the latest Patriots storylines. He explains why he believes Drake Maye has done his job better than Mike Vrabel to this point, and questions whether Stefon Diggs is truly showing signs of maturity. 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 joins Andrew for another live Monday night show to break down the film of the Patriots' loss to Pittsburgh. The guys cover Drake Maye's performance, what to do with Rhamondre Stevenson, improvement on defense and lots more before they answer listener questions. 00:00 Welcome Back! 1:28 Why the Patriots Lost 2:04 How do you handle Rhamondre Stevenson moving forward? 3:00 What, if any, other lineup changes are you making? 4:30 Time to sit DeMario Douglas? 12:18 Why did they lose? 13:50 Liar Liar reference 16:45 How did Drake Maye play? 35:05 What were their plans on offense? 41:57 What were their plans on defense? 57:37 Studs 58:35 Duds 1:00:00 Leftover thought/What comes next Pats Interference on CLNS is Powered by
SEGMENT - Andy, Fitzy and Ted are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi ahead of the Patriots week three game against the Steelers. Mike gives his prediction on the status of Christian Gonzalez, what he expects to see from Drake Maye and the Pats offense, and more.
HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Fitzy brings up an interesting debate discussing the great coach of all time, is Jim Harbaugh on his way to being the GOAT? When watching Thursday Night Football Andy came to the realization that Josh Allen may be the most likable athlete in sports. Finally, Ted shares some thoughts on his former Head Coach Bill Parcells ahead of his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Andy, Fitzy and Ted are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi ahead of the Patriots week three game against the Steelers. Mike gives his prediction on the status of Christian Gonzalez, what he expects to see from Drake Maye and the Pats offense, and more.
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for a live show to break down film of the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Dolphins, featuring Drake Maye's best start as a pro. The guys also dive into Josh McDaniels' game plan, what went wrong on defense and what you missed on both sides of the ball. Later, the guys answer live mailbag questions from the YouTube audience. ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 00:00 Monday Night LIVE! 1:00 Ja'Lynn Polk era ends with trade to Saints 4:17 Most entertaining Patriots game since? 9:00 Drake Maye has best start of NFL career 16:30 Josh's plan and Drake Maye's amazing start 23:28 Andrew loves Gametime 24:28 What were their plans on offense? 37:55 What was missed on offense? 39:06 Concerned about Stefon Diggs? 41:33 Garrett Bradbury looks good so far 44:05 Andrews brags about his PrizePicks 45:54 What were their plans on defense? 52:00 Milton Williams calls game 57:00 Giardi concerned about LBs 1:01:10 Christian Barmore returning to form? 1:02:00 More What people missed on defense 1:04:05 Studs/Duds from Patriots Win in Miami 1:11:00 Leftover thoughts/What comes next/“OK, let me have it” 1:17:00 Road tales 1:19:00 Mailbag 1:30:00 Where is DeMario Douglas? Pats Interference Podcast w/ Andrew Callahan on CLNS Media is Powered by:
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to break down the film of the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Raiders, why the Pats lost, how Drake Maye played and why they can fix their issues moving forward. Later, the guys answer live mailbag questions from the YouTube audience. Pats Interference Podcast w/ Andrew Callahan on CLNS Media is Powered by:
HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Andy thinks it's time to put up or shut up for Pop Douglas after a season debut saw him end with -2 receiving yards. Fitzy doesn't think that Patriots fans should lose hope just yet. While Ted gives the Pats the defensive game plan for victory on Sunday against the Dolphins. Andy, Ted and Fitzy are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi ahead of the Patriots week two matchup in Miami. Why has Christian Gonzalez taken so long to get on the field, will the Pats have the same success as the Colts against a weak Phins defense? and more.
SEGMENT - Andy, Ted and Fitzy are joined by Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi ahead of the Patriots week two matchup in Miami. Why has Christian Gonzalez taken so long to get on the field, will the Pats have the same success as the Colts against a weak Phins defense? and more
SEGMENT - In today's edition of The Drive: Mike Vrabel meets with the media ahead of the Pats heading to Miami, while Josh McDaniels and Mike Giardi joined the guys earlier and the day, a recap of their best answers.
HR4 - In today's edition of The Drive: Mike Vrabel meets with the media ahead of the Pats heading to Miami, while Josh McDaniels and Mike Giardi joined the guys earlier and the day, a recap of their best answers. Andy, Ted, Fitzy, Brian, Stiz, and Ted predict how NFL Week 2 will go in Pick 6
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to break down the film of the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Raiders, why the Pats lost, how Drake Maye played and why they can fix their issues moving forward. Later, the guys answer live mailbag questions from the YouTube audience. Pats Interference Podcast w/ Andrew Callahan on CLNS Media is Powered by:
After an up-and-down preseason campaign, the Patriots begin the regular season with a tough matchup against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium. Get insights from Greg Bedard on his Greg Bedard's Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick, and guest Mina Kimes on Patriots Daily, Mike Giardi on All 32 NFL Podcast, Alex Barth and Brian Hines on Patriots Beat, and Andrew Callahan on Pats Interference. Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Mike Giardi discusses what he likes most about the Patriots heading into week one. He thinks Josh McDaniels will provide more answers for Drake Maye in year two, and Bill Belichick is hurting his own players by not allowing Patriots scouts to watch practices.
Jeremy Springer discusses how the Patriots special teams unit is preparing for the Raiders and the season as a whole. Mike Giardi gives his pick for Patriots vs. Raiders, and Rob Bradford discusses Payton Tolle's second start and the state of the Red Sox pitching staff.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted present their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Mike Giardi explains what he is most excited about for the Patriots in 2025. He thinks Stefon Diggs was smart to address the media ahead of the regular season getting underway.
Mike Giardi breaks down why the Patriots released Jabrill Peppers. The offense should be run heavy in week one against the Raiders.
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.
(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
We get some insight on the Patriots from Mike Giardi from the Boston Sports Journal, who should the Commanders lookout for?
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?
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.
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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
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
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 - 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.
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.
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?
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
(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!