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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue by questioning why names are spelt differently, even evaluating the origins of each name. (8:32) Zo takes over the show for Zover Drive, presenting his favorite memories from 7/11. (20:31) We finish the day with your lovely phone calls about everything we’ve talked about today. (32:14) Fake Promo Fridays.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand continue with more thoughts of this or that. (11:18) The guys continue with different options for the Red Sox trade acquisitions. (26:15) We examine who is on the All-Sports Hub Patriots team, which was created by our Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff on 985thesportshub.com. (33:24) We take your lovely phone calls on everything we’ve talked about.
(00:00) Zolak and McKone start the second hour by going through some of the best spin-offs, with the Office about to have a new one. (11:30) The crew continues to take calls on the Red Sox and the best spin-offs in entertainment history. (23:30) We touch on Najee Harris’ firework incident that Adam Schefter reported yesterday. (31:20) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak and McKone start the day by reacting to the Red Sox 4-3 over the Rays last night. (10:37) The guys touch on more potential trade deadline paths for the Red Sox. (23:00) We go back and forth on Andrew Callahan predicting the Patriots will win 8 or 9 games this season. (31:50) The guys finish the hour by reacting to Christian Gonzalez landing at #84 on the NFL’s Top 100 list.
(00:00) Zolak & McKone begin the top of the third hour taking calls on topics from the day; Thoughts on Jarren Durran and if he’ll stay with the Red Sox. (10:24) The guys touch more on the Red Sox and a potential trade; Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela more likely to be on the inside than Jarren Durran. (22:10) The crew discusses Nick Wright’s “Mahomes Mountain’ of QB tiers and where Drake Maye lands on it. (31:53) We finish the hour talking about sharks and what we would do in a shark attack.
(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo begin today's show by discussing where the Red Sox stand right now; Keep rolling against bad teams. (10:24) The guys touch on Chirs Cotillo saying a decision on the outfield roster is coming soon; Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreau likely to be the odd man out. (23:29) The guys talk about Sam Kennedy and the Red Sox approach at the deadline; What would it take to get Paul Skenes in Boston? (34:55) Zolak & McKone finish off the hour discussing the Robot umps coming to the All-Star Game this year.; ABS system will let players challenge calls.
(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo start the second hour discussing the biggest questions the Patriots face as they approach training camp. ()The guys discuss Nick Wright having the Patriots as a potential playoff team in his ‘real sleeper’ tier with the Raiders, Jaguars, and Cardinals. ()The crew touch on the Revs game vs. Messi and Inter Miami last night; We take calls and reactions from the past hour. () We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo begin the top of the third hour by taking calls and reactions to today’s This or That of whether to bring back a childhood food or TV show. (8:22) The guys continue taking calls on the This or That and discuss different throwback restaurants and foods. (21:06) The crew discusses foods that are discontinued and that we miss from our childhoods. (32:02) We finish the hour wrapping up today’s This or That with more reactions and opinions on restaurants and TV shows.
(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo start the final hour discussing Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara potentially being an item; We take more calls and reactions from topics discussed from the show today. (10:04) The crew takes more recommendations on TV shows and foods from our childhoods. (21:38) The guys take more caller reactions on old TV shows and recap the show today. (35:13) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Fred went to Tyler creator's concert last night with his daughter. Another concert where the merch still costs an arm and a leg. Lil Yatchey confessed he had to take a dump? Fred's daughter wept tears of joy when Tyler came out. (20:33) Red Sox are one game out of the wild card, could they actually make the playoffs? Should the Sox trade Jaren Duran now? (36:04) Zolak and Bertrand blew up over night after they broke that Drake Maye and his wife donated their wedding gifts to charity, but the story was actually AI. More callers call in to provide their comments on the Will Clark, Rafeal Devers situation. (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!
(00:00) Zolak & McKone begin today's show by discussing the Red Sox series against the Rockies and roster and trade decisions that could be made. (11:16) The guys touch on Alex Speier’s article discussing the Red Sox’ weakness with hitting fastballs and how they’re now flipping the script. (22:18) The guys talk about Will Clark saying that Devers declined his first base instruction; Says he didn’t want to take grounders in front of the media. (34:11) Zolak & McKone finish off the hour taking more calls and reactions on the Red Sox; Could we see a Jarren Duran trade?
(00:00) Zolak and McKone start the final hour discussing the CT Sun win over the Seattle storm; Should there be an MLB free agent deadline? (12:37) The crew talks about the Savannah Bananas and what the MLB do to make the league more exciting?; Craig Carton says Bill Belichick offered him a job on the Cleveland Browns coaching staff decades ago. (22:33) The guys discuss their expectations on Stefon Diggs and the Patriots offense this upcoming season. (32:25) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & McKone start the second hour discussing the Patriots and Josh McDaniels offense. (8:59) The guys discuss more on the Patriots and Stefon Diggs; How will the offense system work this year? (22:41) The crew touch on the Savannah Bananas and what they think of them. (30:16) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour debating if Drake Maye will be a top 10 quarterback by the end of the 2025 season. (9:10)The guys discuss the news of the shark attack on Nantucket and the increase in shark sightings in Massachusetts in general. (23:04)The crew talk about Cape Cods geography. (27:09) We finish the hour by tuning into the Brad Stevens press conference.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour reacting to the Brad Stevens press conference. (11:30) The guys touch more on the comments Brad Stevens made during his press conference about how he wants to see Joe Mazzulla last a while as head coach. (20:08) We finish the hour with an interview with Revs head coach Caleb Porter.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour with This or That! (9:38) The crew talks more about the this or that and take calls and reactions. (20:42) The guys continue with this or that and talk about what Bill Belichick is doing before the college football season. (33:38) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by recapping the Red Sox 4th win in a row against the Rockies. (14:59) The guys touch on Alex Bregman and if she should be traded or extended. (24:51) The guys talk about wedding gifts and Drake Maye working out with his wide receivers in Florida. (34:40) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about how Drake Maye is ranked 19th in the quarterback rankings.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by talking about their Fourth of July weekends; Are the Celtics preparing for a 2-year rebuild? (13:00) The guys touch on the Red Sox sweep over the weekend against the Nationals bringing them back above .500. (23:44) The guys discuss potential trade rumors surrounding Alex Bregman; Crotchet, Bregman, and Chapman named to the All-Star Team. (32:33) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about how the Red Sox should handle Masataka Yoshida when he returns; Beetle wants to know why Connor Wong is still on the team?
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing the Celtics interest in Damian Lillard and if they should sign him or not; Are the Celtics looking to compete or rebuild this year? (13:30) The guys discuss the Celtics trades of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday still not being official; Thoughts on the NBA offseason this year. (24:25) The crew reacts to the news of Devin Booker signing an extension with Phoenix; How many games will the Celtics win next season? (32:36) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing if the Patriots should consider trading Stefon Diggs; More calls and reactions from the show so far. (8:51) The guys talk about ESPN giving the Patriots a 1 in 3 chance to make the playoffs this season and the 12th best odds in the AFC. (20:43) The guys touch more on the Patriots and Phil Perry ranking their OL as 24th best in the NFL. (29:44) We finish the hour discussing the Savannah Bananas selling out Fenway for two straight nights with former Red Sox players participating; What can the MLB learn from them?
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour talking more about the Savannah Bananas and if the MLB can take anything away from them to improve the league. (9:58) The crew takes more calls and reactions on the Savannah Bananas and other topics from the show today. (20:24) The guys take more calls and touch on the Celtics and why the Jrue Holiday trade wasn’t made official; Could Patriots disappoint us again? (34:24) Today’s Takeaways.
(0:00) The third hour of the show opens with the callers giving their thoughts on all that the guys have discussed on today’s show. (10:28) Resetting thoughts on the Red Sox and their constant mistakes in the field and on the base paths. (20:54) Reacting to what Ty Anderson had to say on the Zolak and Bertrand show earlier this week about the Bruins moves in free agency. (27:08) A lightning round of callers on an Agenda Free Thursday!
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the final hour of the program by discussing the Celtics. Holley breaks down how the mighty have fallen since their Championship parade of just a year ago to the losses of their Championship core. (11:00) Holley and Barth react to Brian Windhorst's comments on potential suitors for Celtics free agent, Al Horford. The duo envision what the Celtics will look like without Horford and Porzingis down low while analyzing the moves made in the offseason up to this point. (20:41) Wyc Grousbeck announces that Kendrick Perkins was not invited to the Celtics' Championship Parade last year. Holley and Barth give their opinion on that situation. Back to the callers. (34:07) Today's Takeaways
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #3 harping on the Red Sox losing the final game of the series to the Reds (8-4) in sloppy fashion. (11:28) Holley and Barth break down comments made by Red Sox President, Sam Kennedy. Kennedy's comments contradict statements made by Breslow post-Devers trade. The duo analyze the Red Sox' current state of affairs. (24:59) Holley and Barth continue with their talk on the Red Sox and go to the phone lines. Are the Red Sox grooming the prospects properly? Barth takes issue with the Sox' approach to each individual prospect and their respective call-ups. (32:57) New England Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter Joins The Show
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - kickoff Hour #2 by discussing disgruntled WSH WR Terry McLaurin. Should the Patriots kick the can on acquiring WSH WR Terry McLaurin? Is Washington doing QB Jayden Daniels a disservice by not having their star WR signed to an extension? (11:11) Holley and Barth break down comments made by Greg Bedard in regards to potential WR trade targets that might entice the Patriots. Barth presents 3 different NFL stars that have contract gripes with their respective teams - CIN DE - Trey Hendrickson, PIT LB - TJ Watt & WSH WR - Terry McLaurin -- Which star will be the easiest to acquire for the Patriots? Do each of these situations get resolved before the start of the NFL Season or will there be any potential holdouts? (22:35) Holley and Barth go right to the phone lines. Holley and Barth share their expectations for Patriots rookie RB, TreVeyon Henderson. (33:03) This or That - Grab Bag/Fourth of July Edition
(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the show with a basketball discussion on Damian Lillard, after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Barth declares the NBA has a problem with the new CBA 2nd Apron Restrictions. (16:07) Holley and Barth discuss the fit of Damian Lillard for the 2025-26 Celtics. (26:25) Holley and Barth react to comments made by Brian Windhorst regarding Al Horford's potential landing spots as a free agent. Barth and Holley are in agreement - the Celtics aren't tanking in a down Eastern Conference. Who would you prefer on the Celtics next season: Lillard or Horford?
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour by reacting to Luke Kornet going to the Spurs and Luka Gaza signing with the Celtics. (12:20) We go back and forth on Draymond Green ripping the NBPA for why the Celtics need to get under the second apron, before reacting to the B’s trading for Vikton Arvidsson. (23:30) The guys take calls on the Celtics outlook for next season. (30:15) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing the Bruins free agency and what we could see from them. (9:28) The guys talk about how they would “fix” the NHL and what teams they would keep/ get rid of. (21:48) The guys recap the Red Sox victory yesterday against the Reds and talk about if Alex Cora has it easier than Terry Francona. (35:15) We finish the hour discussing Bregman comments on the Devers trade and how he was “shocked”.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour continuing this or that. (9:07) The guys talk about important and unimportant teams in the NFL. (21:01) The guys discuss how they would fix the NFL. (28:21) We finish the hour reacting to Kraft taking the blame for the Patriots recent seasons.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour debating the Patriots record for the upcoming season. (10:07) Zo takes on this week's edition of ZOVERDRIVE. (21:55) The guys ask Zo for his sports takes before he leaves for his vacation. (33:41) Fake Promo Friday!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by recapping the Celtics draft so far. (11:45) The guys touch on how the Celtics were never going to trade Brown or White. (26:32) The guys discuss the possibility of what a White and Brown trade would look like. (38:44) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the future of the Celtics next season.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls and reactions about everything thus far. (12:39)The guys talk about Craig Breslow and the front office culture. (24:53)The crew talks about the chances that the Red Sox are buyers at the deadline and Jarren Duran joining Section 10. (36:04) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by talking about the NBA Draft last night and the Celtics drafting Hugo Gonzalez with the 28th pick. (13:43) The guys touch on Brad Stevens and his comments on prioritizing the flexibility of the team. (24:37) The guys discuss the future of Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens saying that they have him under contract for multiple years. (34:38) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the Red Sox embarrassing themselves against the Angels yet again; Devers' trade is proving to be a wrong decision.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour talking about Brad Marchand’s future and the Bruins new uniforms. (10:40) The crew takes calls and reactions on the Bruins and Patriots. (24:18) The guys have a live interview Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter where we discuss last night’s loss and the team giving up 2 goals in the last ten minutes. (34:41) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing Alex Bregman and a potential contract extension. (11:45) The guys debate the midseason awards for the Red Sox; MVP, biggest disappointment, worst offseason addition (25:07) The crew takes call and reactions to topics from the past hour. (32:38) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing Adam Silver saying the NBA is looking more into Achilles injuries. (10:38) The guys talk about Brad Stevens comments on the owners still looking to spend money and if the offseason would look different if they repeated as champions. (22:32) The guys discuss Bill Simmons' take on the Celtics moves this offseason; Plans for Al Horford and Luke Kornet. (33:24) We finish the hour discussing Don Sweeney’s pre-draft press conference yesterday and what the team is looking to do.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour of the show discussing the state of the Red Sox following their loss last night in extra innings. (13:25) Callers weigh in on their concerns with the Red Sox. (24:45) Callers continue to weigh in on everything the guys have discussed so far on the show. (31:36) The guys and callers react to what Beetle had to say about the Red Sox on yesterday’s Zolak and Bertrand show.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour with more listener calls and karaoke. (9:06) The crew talks more on MLB teams and how we can fix the majors. (21:09) The guys take calls and reactions from the show today and what moves the Red Sox can make. (32:27) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing if Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will remain Celtics. (9:01) The guys give their thoughts on what MLB teams should contract. (24:22) The guys touch more on which MLB teams should be eliminated and how the league can be fixed overall. (37:12) We finish the hour taking calls and reactions from the past hour on what teams should stay or be moved.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing the Red Sox loss to the Angels in extra innings. (10:12) The guys touch on Alex Bregman being open to a contract extension with the Red Sox and if an extension should happen now. (22:35) The crew reacts to Zdeno Chara being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. (30:48) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by talking about the Celtics trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks. (11:35) The guys discuss what other trades could potentially be made by the Celtics and the chances Jaylen Brown could be traded ahead of the NBA Draft. (22:53) The guys touch more on Jaylen Brown and what teams the Celtics could be open to trading him too; Markieff Morris thinks he could be an MVP candidate. (32:46) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about what move Brad Stevens could make for fans to lose faith in the team.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour reacting to the Red Sox loss last night against the Angels where Cora was ejected again. (13:02 )The guys touch on if the Red Sox will make a trade before the deadline. (27:56)The crew debate if the Red Sox are officially finished. (34:44) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by talking about the breaking news from last night that Jrue Holiday has been traded to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. (12:00) The guys continue to react about the Holiday trade and discuss if Simons will be a good fit. (26:03) The guys discuss where the Celtics go now and if they should consider a Jaylen Brown trade. (34:19) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about how the Holiday-Simons trade is a steal.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour reacting to the news announced by Aaron Rodgers that this is his last season in the NFL. (11:04) The crew give their thoughts on Walker Buehler. (20:29) The guys talk about who will have a better win percentage in their first year, Vrabel or Belichick. (33:01) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour resetting their thoughts on the Holiday trade by diving into some music thoughts. (11:52) The guys take calls and reactions on everything thus far from the show. (25:49) The guys touch more on music and this or that. (34:44) We finish the hour talking about what NBA teams are ahead of the Celtics next season without Jayson Tatum.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by discussing the Red Sox weekend against Rafael Devers and the Giants. (14:33) The guys touch on David Ortiz’s criticism of Rafael Devers and him showing receipts of unreturned texts from Devers. (25:29) The guys discuss how the Red Sox started their post-game about a close call that led to Jarren Duran’s ejection. (34:17) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Finals last night.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour talking about how the NBA can be fixed and if teams should be eliminated instead of expanded. (11:06) The guys touch on Tyrese Haliburton popping his Achilles in game 7 and why this injury is happening so much to NBA players. (21:50) The crew discuss Kevin Durant getting traded to the Rockets. (32:21) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing Jarren Duran and Alex Cora being ejected in the series finale last night. (10:51) The guys talk about the best and worst case scenarios for the Patriots this season. (20:10) The guys touch on where the Patriots’ playmakers rank among all NFL teams. (30:34) We finish the hour touching on Drake Maye’s wedding over the weekend; Hunter Henry was in attendance.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour talking about Brad Marchand and how his Stanley Cup win with the Panthers impacts the Bruins. (12:36) The crew talks about the Bruins announcing a new uniform change; Rumored to be close to what they wore in the 80s. (23:55) The guys take calls and reactions about the beach and topics from the show today. (37:18) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Adam 12 puts his foot down after Zolak after made some comments to 12 when the station went down for a couple minutes yesterday. (17:42) Red Sox reportedly used an AI Bot to conduct five rounds of interviews for front office candidates. (30:58) Fred revisits Matt Patricia's failures as head coach of the Detroit Lions. Then Callahan adds his comments on some more behind the scenes dysfunction with Patricia towards the end of his time with the Patriots. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!