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NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss traveling with the Boston Bruins, last night's shutout win over the San Jose Sharks, the expectations of this season's team, Jim Montgomery's line adjustments, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Trent Frederic defending Brad Marchand, the toughness of the Bruins, and tomorrow night's game against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.

Hour 2 - Gresh and Fauria continued to talk about the Patriots and what could happen if Bailey Zappe gets the start on Sunday and struggles.  Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined the show to discuss the state of the Boston Bruins.  To wrap up the hour, it's the Lunchtime Parlay.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss traveling with the Boston Bruins, last night's shutout win over the San Jose Sharks, the expectations of this season's team, Jim Montgomery's line adjustments, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Trent Frederic defending Brad Marchand, the toughness of the Bruins, and tomorrow night's game against the Maple Leafs in Toronto.

Tom Caron joins the show as the KKSMVP media tour rolls on. We get TC's thoughts on what the Red Sox need to do this offseason, how he keeps his composure on the broadcast in last place seasons, his experience with Jared at Winter Weekend 2023, his favorite Tim Wakefield stories, getting attacked by a cat at spring training, his new extension with NESN, asteroids destroying the Earth, and more! Also a huge shoutout to everyone who posted us as their #1 podcast on Spotify Wrapped, the outpouring of support was amazing and we appreciate each and every one of you! Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins the show for his weekly segment. THE STACK Twitter: @Touchernrich | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @Touchernrich | @fredtoucher   For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!

Brady talks with Tom Caron of NESN about the Red Sox' inactivity in the free agent market, the overall market for starting pitching and more, including what he thinks ahead of the Winter Meetings.

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle recap Week 12 of the NFL including all the Thanksgiving games. The two discuss whether or not the Packers could end up making the playoffs after a big win over the Lions in Week 12, the wild ending between the Eagles and Bills, how the Patriots offensive ineptitude spoiled another season of defensive talent in New England and dropped them down to the bottom of the league, plus plenty more.Ricky and Mike then preview the Week 13 slate and discuss their three best bets for the weekend. The two discuss which NFC powerhouse team will come out on top between the Eagles and 49ers, why the Lions should have a bounce-back game against the Saints, and whether or not its time to truly ride with Broncos Country.

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle preview Week 12 of the NFL and dish out their three best bets of the week.The two discuss why the Jets and Dolphins might both still be in a post-Thanksgiving food coma on Black Friday and could hit the under, how the Titans and Panthers could end up being a sneakily entertaining game this Sunday, why the Patriots and Bill Belichick should be able to take down the Giants and Tommy DeVito this week, plus plenty more!Make sure to check out this episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast and follow on each week for NFL picks, props, and odds!

Brady talks with the TC about the Sox trading Luis Urias to the Seattle Mariners, the ripple effect of that move and much more, including the Bruins' troubling situation with Milan Lucic.

Hour 4 - Gresh and Fauria were joined by Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, to talk about the Boston Bruins, areas they can improve, and the team's Dads Trip.  The guys discussed the hip-drop tackle and if the NFL will eventually ban it.  To close out the show, it's Are You Done?.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss last night's Boston Bruins loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins goaltender situation, critiques of the Bruins, and the Dads Trip.

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle preview the NFL's Thanksgiving games during Week 12. The two discuss how the Lions and Packers could provide some offense early in the day, why Washington could be a sneaky-cover against the Cowboys, how betting trends of past Turkey Days could be bucked this year, and how we're all feeling about football on Black Friday for the first time.For a full betting preview of NFL Week 12, make sure to stay tuned for the second episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast coming out this Friday morning!Make sure to check out this episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast and follow on each week for NFL picks, props, and odds!

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss last night's Boston Bruins loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins goaltender situation, critiques of the Bruins, and the Dads Trip.

Frank is in Sweden! While at the Global Series, Frank caught up with Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin in Stockholm at Hovet Arena during the team practice. They chatted about Bill's memories of Sweden, the importance of a trip like this for his team, the cap situation they are in, the relationship with his coach, dealing with injuries, making an early season trade, his expectation of the team, and who he goes to for advice. Music Credit: Young and Company - I Like What You're Doing To MeThe episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: KFAN FM, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Wild, NBC Sports, NESN, NHL Network, SDPN, TSN and WXDX-FM, Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, Jim Montgomery's adjustments from last season, last Saturday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens, what happens to   Mason Lohrei when Matt Grzelcyk returns, and the latest in the death of former NHLer Adam Johnson.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss the Boston Bruins, Jim Montgomery's adjustments from last season, last Saturday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens, what happens to   Mason Lohrei when Matt Grzelcyk returns, and the latest in the death of former NHLer Adam Johnson.

Hour 2 - Gresh and Fauria talked about the Las Vegas Raiders decision to release fullback Jakob Johnson and the comments from Fox Sports' Charissa Thompson about making up sideline reports.  Andrew Raycroft, of NESN, joined the show to discuss the play of the Boston Bruins.  Finally, it's the Lunchtime Parlay.

(00:00) Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (32:31) THE STACK Twitter: @Touchernrich | @KenGriffeyrules Instagram: @Touchernrich | @fredtoucher For the latest, Visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!

Brian opens with a recap of the Celtics' win over the 76ers, including a vintage Al Horford game, impressive backcourt play by Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, and a great defensive game plan against Joel Embiid (0:30). Then, Brian chats with NESN's Andrew Raycroft about the Bruins' hot start to the season, Jeremy Swayman's lights-out play in goal, David Pastrnak's scoring, Brad Marchand's tenure as captain, and more (27:35). Then, Brian discusses a report that the Pats locker room has turned on Mac Jones, before he and Jamie talk NBA, and give out their picks for Week 11 of the NFL (1:05:10). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Raycroft Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The streak of Klark's Ketchup Series MVP voters continues as we welcome Dave O'Brien to the show! OB talks to us about a wild Red Sox offseason, growing up in New England and now calling games at Fenway, what Boston means to him and why he feels at home here, his favorite broadcast crews to work with, the top moments of his broadcasting career, his extension with NESN, and so much more! Jared and Tyler finish out the show by breaking down the Andrew Bailey hire and rounding out free agency rumors. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Gordo and Coop for a quick update on the Sox world as the Rule 5 Draft comes to close Tuesday Afternoon, but that's not what is piquing the interest of these two. Brian Cashman stepped in it at the GM meetings, and now he's marching his messy shoes all around the Bronx. Listen in on how Brian Cashman made Yamamoto's landing with the Red Sox even more likely. Additonally, the guys discuss Dave O'Brien being re-upped on his contract as the lead broadcaster for NESN. 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

Brady talks with Tom Caron of NESN about the cancellation of the GM meetings, the probable hiring of Andrew Bailey as pitching coach for the Red Sox and much more, including the Sox pursuit of top free agents.

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle break down all the major headlines from a chaotic Week 10 of the NFL including the Patriots losing once again, multiple AFC powerhouses losing over the weekend, the Bills struggles on offense and what their playoff hopes are looking like, plus plenty more!The two then dive into the Week 11 slate and dish out their three best bets for the upcoming weekend of football. The two discuss why a few underdogs could be profitable in a weekend filled with divisional matchups, why the Raiders winning streak could come to a full-stop this Sunday against the Dolphins, and who has the edge in a bitter AFC North battle between the Browns and Steelers.Make sure to check out this episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast and follow on each week for NFL picks, props, and odds!

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss the Boston Bruins, last night's win over the New York Islanders, the B's early schedule matchups, the play of forwards James van Riemsdyk and Charlie Coyle, areas where the Bruins could improve, and the play of the Bruins rookies.

Hour 2 - Gresh and Fauria talked about the Boston Red Sox offseason and the approach of Chief Baseball Officers Craig Breslow.  NESN's Andrew Raycroft to discuss the continued hot start of the Boston Bruins.  To wrap up the hour, it's the Lunchtime Parlay.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Boston Bruins, last night's win over the New York Islanders, the B's early schedule matchups, the play of forwards James van Riemsdyk and Charlie Coyle, areas where the Bruins could improve, and the play of the Bruins rookies.

The Patriots have landed in Germany, and so has Pats Interference! From Frankfurt, Andrew, the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed and NESN's Zack Cox break down Sunday's game, while offering early Frankfurt observations, thoughts on JC Jackson and lots more. You can also listen and Subscribe to Pats Interference on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and at CLNSMedia.com every Tuesday! This episode of the Pats Interference Podcast is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering parter of the CLNS Media NetworkRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! So, visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON and kick off the NFL season. FanDuel, Official Partner of the NFL. 21+ and present in MA. Hope is here. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First onlinereal money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. GamblingHelpLineMa.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. ODDS-R! Ever wished you could navigate the betting field with the confidence of a pro? Enter OddsR. They're not a sportsbook, but they're the sports betting advisor you've always needed. It's like having a playbook for smarter bets right in your pocket. I've been absolutely loving the experience, and I think you will too. Especially since Pats Interference listeners get a 30-day free trial! Elevate your game day and join the smart betting revolution! Go get it at https://oddsr.com/pats ! Factor Meals! Head to https://FactorMeals.com/CALLAHAN50 and use CODE CALLAHAN50 to get 50% off. That's code CALLAHAN50 at https://FactorMeals.com/CALLAHAN5 to get 50% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. He sticks around an extra segment because he was having SO much FUN! (22:50) THE STACK Twitter: @Touchernrich | @heyrichhey | @KenGriffeyrulesInstagram: @Touchernrich | @fredtoucher | @richshertenliebFacebook: Toucher & Rich For the latest, Visit the Toucher & Rich page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 the Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!

Brady talks with TC, live from the GM Meetings in Arizona. What's his impression of Craig Breslow? Is Justin Turner done in Boston? What kind of starting pitchers are they looking at?

Part 2 of my conversation with Charles Pierce continues with more discussion about basketball icon Larry Bird. Pierce, lead political writer for Esquire, also shares in this second of two episodes why covering the NBA in the 1980s was a highlight of his nearly 50 years of writing about sports. He provides anecdotes about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick that illuminate their grand NFL partnership. Pierce recalls the crazy and memorable days at The National Sports Daily. And he breaks down how he reported and wrote his famous GQ magazine profile of the young Tiger Woods. Make sure to check out part 1 with Pierce. In that first episode, we discussed bars, Bird, Bill Buckner's error, Ben Johnson's drug scandal, and 1980s Big East basketball: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/press-box-access/charles-pierce-part-1-they-rolled-the-champagne-out-of-the-red-soxs-locker-room#episodeContent Pierce has been the lead political writer for Esquire since September 2011. He worked nine years for the Boston Globe as a reporter, sports columnist and staff writer for that paper's Sunday magazine starting in 2002. He had previously been a sports columnist for the Boston Herald. Pierce left the Globe in 2011 to join Esquire fulltime after having been a contributing writer for that magazine since 1997. He was a feature writer and columnist for The National Sports Daily in 1990 and '91. His articles on sports and politics have also appeared in GQ, Sports Illustrated, the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Nation, The Atlantic American Prospect, Slate, the Chicago Tribune, ESPN's Grantland, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, and the Media Matters blog Altercation. Pierce has made appearances on ESPN's “Around the Horn” and often co-hosted NESN's “Globe 10.0” with Bob Ryan. Pierce was a longtime regular panelist on the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!” and has made appearances on the NPR program “Only A Game.” The Massachusetts native began his journalism career in 1976 at his hometown Worcester Magazine before moving to Boston two years later to write for the alternative publication, The Phoenix. In 2018, the United States Basketball Writers Association inducted Pierce into its Hall of Fame. He won a National Headliners Aware in 2004 for his Boston Globe Magazine piece, “Deconstructing Ted.” He has been named a finalist for the Associated Press Sports Editors' award for best column writing on several occasions. Many of his stories have been featured in the annual compilation, “Best American Sportswriting.” Pierce was a 1996 National Magazine Award finalist for his piece on Alzheimer's disease, “In the Country of My Disease.” He was awarded third place in the Pro Basketball Writers Association's Dan S. Blumenthal Memorial Writing Contest. Pierce is the author of four books: · “Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue In The Land Of The Free” · “Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything” · “Sports Guy: In Search of Corkball, Warroad Hockey, Hooters Golf, Tiger Woods, and the Big, Big Game” · “Hard to Forget: An Alzheimer's Story” Pierce earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University in 1975. His alma mater honored him with a “2021 Alumni National Award – Byline Award,” to which Pierce responded: “I'd like to think that my getting this award might encourage students who don't feel like they fit in and show them that this profession still values ferocious eccentricity.” Here's a link to Pierce's political blog for Esquire: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/ You can follow him on X at: @CharlesPPierce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of NESN's Patriots Podcast, Zack Cox and Dakota Randall recap the Patriots 20-17 loss at home to the Washington Commanders that essentially put the final nail in the coffin on New England's hope for any type of playoff run. The two discuss what went wrong in the game, where the Patriots go from here, Mac Jones' future as a starter for the Pats, an outlook on the rest of the season, and debate Bill Belichick's job status entering a Week 10 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. 

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle break down all the major storylines that came out of week 9 in the NFL including another loss for the Patriots and "the under" making a comeback. They discuss Bill Belichick's potentially coaching for his job and the latest rumors about New England's interest in Mike Vraibel and Nick Caserio.With the first half of the season in the books, the guys look back at their best (and worst) takes going into the year. As always, Mike and Ricky each give their three best bets for this week in the NFL. Some matchups that stand out are the Detroit Lions coming off a bye and playing on the road against the LA Chargers, why the San Francisco 49ers are better than three point favorites against the Jacksonville Jaguars, inadvertently make a case to bet the point total in that matchup, and more. Make sure to check out this episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast and follow on each week for NFL picks, props, and odds!

   Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. THE STACK   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH: For the latest, Visit the Toucher & Rich page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow Boston's home for sports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Visit our channels on Twitch and Youtube!

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the start of the Bruins season, how this team compares to last season's team, the play of the Bruins younger players, how head coach Jim Montgomery handles his lines, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Charlie McAvoy's 4-game suspension, the B's goaltender rotation, the NHL debut of defenseman Mason Lohrei, and the best non-Bruins story in the NHL.

Hour 2 - Gresh and Fauria continued to talk about the Patriots and their expectations for the remainder of the season.  NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss the hot start of the Bruins season.  Finally, it's the Lunchtime Parlay.

NESN's Andrew Raycroft joined the show to discuss the start of the Bruins season, how this team compares to last season's team, the play of the Bruins younger players, how head coach Jim Montgomery handles his lines, the play of rookie Matt Poitras, Charlie McAvoy's 4-game suspension, the B's goaltender rotation, the NHL debut of defenseman Mason Lohrei, and the best non-Bruins story in the NHL.

Travis Thomas from NESN gets us ready for the Commanders week 9 opponent

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the show by previewing the Leafs' game against the Bruins, Boston's red-hot start, Tyler Bertuzzi's fit within the lines, and Keefe's decision to start Ilya Samsonov tonight. After that, they're joined by Andy Brickley (26:43) of NESN to discuss the secrets to success in Boston, Matthew Poitras' development, Bertuzzi's short tenure as a Bruin, and Pavel Zacha's contributions.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode of NESN's Patriots Podcast, Zack Cox and Dakota Randall react to all the NFL Trade Deadline news and break down the Patriots' reluctancy to make a move at the deadline after falling to 2-6 and seemingly in a prime position to sell. The two discuss New England's mindset behind balancing player personnel transactions while preparing a team for weekly success and how their current system may be ineffective in the modern day NFL. They also recap the Pats 31-17 loss to the Dolphins down in Miami during Week 8 before previewing New England's Week 9 matchup with the Washington Commanders at home.

Brady talks with Tom Caron on a very serious note about the mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine - and how we can help. Then, we transition to the Red Sox. What do we want to hear out of Craig Breslow when he's introduced tomorrow as the new Chief Baseball Officer?

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle break down all the major storylines from Week 8 of the NFL including which teams are looking like pretenders and contenders heading into the midway point of the season. The two then dish out their best bets for Week 9 including fading a struggling Packers' offense, targeting a Chiefs-bounce-back game across the pond, and siding with a shootout in the Battle of the Birds when the Ravens host the Seahawks. You won't want to miss out on these picks (or the nickname that Ricky's dad inadvertently created for Jimmy G), so make sure to check out this episode of NESN's The Spread Podcast and follow on each week for NFL picks, props, and odds!

Jeff kicks off the show with Matt Marchese as they break down the biggest stories from Monday night's big slate of games. Then, they discuss Bill Daly's comments surrounding the NHL looking into neck guards and the vote surrounding the league decentralizing the draft. Later on, Colby Armstrong stops by to discuss why players seem to be the only ones pushing back on having neck guards mandated in the NHL, Blake Wheeler's return to Winnipeg last night, Cole Perfetti's performance against the Rangers, and more (11:17). Afterwards, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss what William Nylander could command in free agency, the situation between the pipes in Toronto, and tees up tonight's Leafs-Kings matchup (34:47). To wrap up, NESN's Billy Jaffe weighs in on the Bruins' stellar start to the season, Jim Montgomery announcing that rookie center Matthew Poitras will be staying with the team, and more (49:37)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brian kicks off the pod with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics' win Wednesday night, including how Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum complement each other and how Jaylen Brown fits into the mix (0:15). Brian talks to NESN's Lou Merloni about Craig Breslow as the head of baseball for the Sox, how his experience as a former player will help, whether or not he'll be able to improve the franchise's pitching development, areas where the Sox need to improve this offseason, and the upcoming World Series (13:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the Knicks-Celtics game Wednesday night, the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, how the Pats will defend against the Dolphins' explosive offense, and more (1:01:20). Later, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email, then give out their best bets and game picks for Pats-Fins (1:24:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Lou Merloni and John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (19:26) What the hell is “Trunk or Treat”??? - THE STACK   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH: Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @KenGriffeyrules  Instagram: @toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Facebook: Toucher & Rich Twitch: TheSportsHub Visit the Toucher & Rich page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow Boston's home for sports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

Charles Pierce takes time away from his job as lead political writer for Esquire to reflect on his nearly 50 years of experiences as a sportswriter. In this part 1 of a 2-part episode, Pierce recalls covering Bill Buckner's error, Ben Johnson's drug scandal at the Seoul Olympics, and the rollicking days of Big East basketball in the 1980s. He also provides insight into Larry Bird as a person and basketball icon. Oh, and we discuss bars, too. Sportswriters understand.   Part 2 of my conversation with Pierce will be published on Nov. 8 and include more stories about Bird and discussion about Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, the NBA of the 1980s and early '90s, the National Sports Daily, and other tales.   Pierce has been the lead political writer for Esquire since September 2011. He worked nine years for the Boston Globe as a reporter, sports columnist and staff writer for that paper's Sunday magazine starting in 2002. He had previously been a sports columnist for the Boston Herald. Pierce left the Globe in 2011 to join Esquire fulltime after having been a contributing writer for that magazine since 1997. He was a feature writer and columnist for The National Sports Daily in 1990 and '91. His articles on sports and politics have also appeared in GQ, Sports Illustrated, the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Nation, The Atlantic American Prospect, Slate, the Chicago Tribune, ESPN's Grantland, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, and the Media Matters blog Altercation. Pierce has made appearances on ESPN's “Around the Horn” and often co-hosted NESN's “Globe 10.0” with Bob Ryan. Pierce was a longtime regular panelist on the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!” and has made appearances on the NPR program “Only A Game.” The Massachusetts native began his journalism career in 1976 at his hometown Worcester Magazine before moving to Boston two years later to write for the alternative publication, The Phoenix.   In 2018, the United States Basketball Writers Association inducted Pierce into its Hall of Fame. He won a National Headliners Aware in 2004 for his Boston Globe Magazine piece, “Deconstructing Ted.” He has been named a finalist for the Associated Press Sports Editors' award for best column writing on several occasions. Many of his stories have been featured in the annual compilation, “Best American Sportswriting.” Pierce was a 1996 National Magazine Award finalist for his piece on Alzheimer's disease, “In the Country of My Disease.” He was awarded third place in the Pro Basketball Writers Association's Dan S. Blumenthal Memorial Writing Contest.    Pierce is the author of four books:   · “Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue In The Land Of The Free” · “Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything” · “Sports Guy: In Search of Corkball, Warroad Hockey, Hooters Golf, Tiger Woods, and the Big, Big Game” · “Hard to Forget: An Alzheimer's Story”   Pierce earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University in 1975. His alma mater honored him with a “2021 Alumni National Award – Byline Award,” to which Pierce responded: “I'd like to think that my getting this award might encourage students who don't feel like they fit in and show them that this profession still values ferocious eccentricity.”   Here's a link to Pierce's political blog for Esquire: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/   You can follow him on X at: @CharlesPPierce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady talks with Tom Caron of NESN about the Red Sox' hiring of Craig Breslow as the President of Baseball Operations, the next steps for the organization and more.

On this episode of NESN's Patriots Podcast, Zack Cox and Dakota Randall recap the Patriots 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills in week 7. They break down the significance of the win, pick their highlight and lowlight performances from the game, and discuss the impact of Mac Jones' game winning drive.  The guys also speculate about reports regarding Bill Belichick's multi-year contract extension and look ahead to preview the Patriots week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on the road.

On this week's episode of The Spread, NESN's football picks podcast, Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle break down what to expect in a spooky Week 8 of the NFL on Halloweekend. They dig into the slate of games and give their best picks, including the Lions bouncing back after an abysmal performance against the Ravens in Week 7. The two go "Trick-or-Treat" around the NFL and debate which teams have been the biggest tricksters (busts) so far this season before deciding which NFL head coaches would be the best, and worst, to celebrate Halloween with.You won't want to miss this spooktacular episode.

Hour 2 - Adam Pellerin of NESN joins the show to talk some Bruins and Celtics with Travis. The Bruins are 3-0 right now but they face a tough team in the Kings and Coach Montgomery announced earlier this morning that Jake DeBrusk wouldn't be playing tonight after missing a team meeting; Travis previews Patriots Bills as well as the other games around the league

(00:00) Billy Jaffe is a hockey analyst and part of the Bruins pre-game, post-game, and intermission shows on NESN. He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment. (15:17) Barnwell's NFL trade tiers: Who's worth a first-round pick? Nothing the Patriots have currently according to this article. (29:06) THE STACK   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH: Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @KenGriffeyrules  Instagram: @toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Facebook: Toucher & Rich Twitch: TheSportsHub   Visit the Toucher & Rich page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow Boston's home for sports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!