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Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Zolak & Bertrand, updated weekdays. Listen to Zo & Beetle live every weekday from 10am-2pm ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Reaction to Patriots’ Draft // Did The Patriots Win The Draft? // Shedeur Sanders’ Slide - 4/28 (Hour 1)

(00:00) Zolak says he loves the Patriots' 2025 draft overall and gives credit to Mike Vrabel for strong player evaluations. McKone points out they had a clear understanding of the roster holes they needed to fill. Beetle especially likes the selection of Trayvon Henderson, calling it a standout pick.
(11:17) Zolak and Bertrand react to James Palmer calling the Patriots one of the big winners of the draft. They debate whether the team truly "won" the draft and continue praising the Trayvon Henderson pick. The conversation shifts to whether the Patriots have now laid a strong foundation for the future.
(25:43) The guys react to the Shedeur Sanders prank call on draft day and discuss his unexpected slide to the 5th round. They question the Browns' decision to draft Sanders after already selecting Dillon Gabriel. They then talk about the current state and direction of Cleveland’s quarterback room.
(35:04) The guys explore Shedeur Sanders' options after his fall to the Browns in the 5th round. Beetle wonders if Sanders might consider returning to college, where he could potentially earn more through NIL deals. Zolak suggests he should transfer to a bigger school if he chooses that route.

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Jayson Tatum’s Impressive Game 4 Performance // Celtics Go Up 3-1 In Series With Magic // Bill Belichick’s Painfully Awkward Interview - 4/28 (Hour 2)

(00:00) The crew recaps the Celtics' Game 4 win over the Magic, highlighting Jayson Tatum's big performance and the team's physical play. McKone feels the Celtics should handle the series more easily, while Beetle calls Tuesday’s Game 5 a must-win to take control.
(6:37) Beetle says the Magic have controlled much of the first-round series, calling Game 4 a statement win for the Celtics after the frustrating Game 3 loss. He adds they could have swept the series, but now it’s become more difficult. The crew also breaks down Jaylen Brown’s performance over the last two games.
(17:02) The guys discuss Bill Belichick’s CBS interview, focusing on his comments about not mentioning Robert Kraft in his book and the conflicting accounts of his departure from New England. They also touch on Jordon Hudson avoiding a question about how she and Belichick met.
(29:14) The guys continue dissecting the CBS interview, zeroing in on Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson and questioning why both declined to answer how they met. They speculate on the secrecy and what it might suggest about the nature of their relationship.

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Eliot Wolf’s Draft Disagreement // James Gladstone’s Electric Press Conference // Debate Over Kyle Williams Pick - 4/28 (Hour 3)

(00:00) The crew listens to audio from Eliot Wolf reflecting on how the draft played out and share their takeaways from both his comments and the Patriots' draft overall. They debate whether the draft gives fans reason to feel confident and discuss how Wolf’s role within the organization has evolved, possibly signaling a shift in leadership.
(9:22) The guys react to Jaguars GM James Gladstone’s fiery draft rant, with Beetle calling it the weekend’s most electric press conference. They break down his aggressive move to trade up for Travis Hunter. Beetle raises the question—if New England were in that position, would they have made the same bold trade?
(24:23) Zolak and Bertrand continue talking about the draft by discussing the Giants’ picks and sharing their overall impressions of the entire 2025 NFL Draft. They weigh in on how teams across the league fared and what trends stood out this year.
(39:27) The guys react to Eliot Wolf revealing there was internal debate over selecting Kyle Williams at 69th overall. They discuss what that says about the Patriots’ draft process and how confident the team ultimately was in making the pick.

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Red Sox Take ⅔ // Will Patriots’ Regret Passing On Ashton Jeanty? // Today’s Takeaways - 4/28 (Hour 4)

(00:00) With the phones down, the guys go through listener emails and answer questions and takes. Zolak shares some draft opinions he got from his pool guys while they were opening his pool, which reignites the conversation around Shedeur Sanders and Eliot Wolf.
(2:59) Zolak and Bertrand recap the Red Sox’s recent series win over the Guardians, taking 2 out of 3 games. Beetle asks Milliken if the team is finally breaking out of mediocrity. They look ahead to a tough May schedule, discuss recent lineup changes, and break down which players are stepping up—and who’s still struggling.
(17:11) The guys circle back to Patriots draft talk, reviewing the roster holes that were addressed and which still remain. They debate which players the team might regret passing on, with Beetle specifically questioning whether Ashton Jeanty could be one of those missed opportunities.
(28:28) Today’s Takeaways.

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Phone Lines Revived // Patriots Building A Powerhouse? // Bill Belichick CBS Interview Aftermath - 4/29 (Hour 1)

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off today’s show excited to get the phone lines back after going the whole duration of the show yesterday without phone lines.
(13:12) Zo and Beetle dive into the NFL Draft picks this year and discuss Will Campbell’s arm length not a determining factor to judge on his performance in the NFL and compare him to multiple offensive lineman with arms under 34” in length that have been successful.
(25:58) The guys listen to audio of Florio and Simms talking about the Patriots’ draft class this year making them a powerhouse for seasons to come with the amount of young talent they’ve acquired.
(36:24) The crew finishes the first hour by reacting to Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson posting to her Instagram an email from Bill Belichick to the publisher of his book that is set to be released soon.

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Mike Reiss Joins the Show // Mike Vrabel-Eliot Wolf Dynamic // Patriots WR Room Questions? - 4/29 (Hour 2)

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and McKone start off the second hour by welcoming ESPN’s NFL reporter Mike Reiss to the show to give his top 3 takeaways from this year’s Patriots draft class.
(11:47) Zo, Beetle, McKone and Mike Reiss discuss the Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf dynamic in Foxboro and how their relationship allows them to run a successful operation and get the team back in the playoffs.
(24:13) The crew and Mike Reiss dive into the Patriots’ wide receiver room and who to watch out for next season as well as who will most likely not make the main roster.
(38:53) The guys finish the hour with Mike Reiss by giving an update on what they learned from the NFL 90-man roster situation and how the Patriots should go about cutting players after signing recent draft picks.

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Patriots’ Playoff Odds For 2025-26 // Jordan Hudson’s Post On Bill Belichick’s Book // Don Sweeney on The Future - 4/29 (Hour 3)

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the third hour of the show by reviewing the betting odds for the Patriots next season and where they are projected by the sportsbooks to sit in the AFC East.
(10:52) Zo and Beetle react to audio of Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” discussing how Jordon Hudson has taken her role in Bill Belichick’s life seriously as his personal social media coordinator, assistant, and girlfriend of the 7-time Super Bowl Champion head coach.
(27:04) The guys speculate whether it was Jordon Hudson or Bill Belichick himself that wrote the email that was posted to Hudson’s Instagram account earlier today.
(34:12) The guys react to Bruins GM Don Sweeney going on the 100% Hockey podcast where he spoke on the Bruins’ season recap and the future of the team.

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Best Comedians From Boston // Bill Chisholm In Trouble? // Today’s Takeaways - 4/29 (Hour 4)

(00:00) The guys kick off the final hour with Zo trying to come up with the funniest comedians from the Boston area and Beetle gets Lenny Clark on the line to name a few off the top of his head.
(13:19) The crew answers some of your emails with your thoughts on today’s show segments and sports news.
(23:25) The guys react to breaking news from Front Office Sports that says Bill Chisholm has reached out to a deep-pocketed NFL Owner about buying in on the Celtics with him.
(32:06) Today’s Takeaways.

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Celtics Beat Magic In 5 // What Does The Path Look Like? // Joe Mazzulla Joins The Show - 4/30 (Hour 1)

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to the Celtics beating the Magic in 5 games.
(13:00) We touch on Tatum saying he’s the most relaxed he’s ever been and the path ahead for the Celtics during this playoff run.
(24:00) Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla joins the show to discuss the team wrapping up their series against the Magic.

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Joe Cardona Cut // Chris Simms Destroys Bill Belichick // Red Sox Play HR Derby - 4/30 (Hour 2)

(00:00) Zolak, Bertrand, and McKone start off the second hour by welcoming ESPN’s NFL reporter Mike Reiss to the show to give his top 3 takeaways from this year’s Patriots draft class.
(13:00) We react to Chris Simms killing Bill Belichick for his viral interview.
(24:00) The crew continues to touch on the latest news surrounding Belichick and Mad Dog going off on him as well.
(34:00) We finish the hour by touching on the Red Sox putting a beatdown on the Blue Jays last night.

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