(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the third hour on Ken Rosenthal’s comments on Breslow’s deadline being “an epic fail.” (7:30) The guys discuss more of the failed Joe Ryan trade. (19:00) The guys take calls and reactions from everything so far. (27:30) We finish the hour debating what is the best song with a name in the title. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&a...
Aug 01, 2025•34 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the second hour talking about Terry McLaurin requesting a trade; Should the Patriots go get him and what would that take? (8:48) The crew break down the chances of the Commanders resolving the issues with McLaurin. (20:49) The guys debating on how much Drake Maye can learn from watching old Tom Brady films and how much control Maye would have in this offense. (28:47)The guys finish the hour with this or that! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is broug...
Aug 01, 2025•43 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start today's show talking about the underwhelming trade deadline for the Red Sox as Breslow thinks they were “uncomfortably aggressive.” (12:41) The crew touches more on Breslow during this deadline; Joe Ryan trade fell apart. (23:27) We discuss more of the frustration of the Red Sox for making no moves at the deadline and what this means for the rest of the season. (34:42) The guys finish the hour discussing how the Red Sox are not a championship team. This ep...
Aug 01, 2025•45 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Red Sox not having made any more moves as we get closer to the deadline. (11:10) NBC Sports Boston Patriots Insider Phil Perry joins the show to discuss the Patriots and the expectations for their upcoming season. (27:09) We finish the day recapping training camp and discuss Julian Edelman’s chances at the HOF. (35:59) Today’s Takeaways. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in ...
Jul 31, 2025•41 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing Robert Kraft and his decision to hire Mike Vrabel as the new head coach this season alongside Josh McDaniels. (11:11) The guys touch on how the WR room for the Patriots could shake out this season; We take calls and reactions to the Patriots. (21:47) The guys discuss the latest on the Red Sox at the MLB trade deadline and money playing a big factor in the front office decisions. (28:35) We finish t...
Jul 31, 2025•39 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing Pop Douglas and his upcoming season playing under Josh McDaniels; What does a successful season look like for Drake Maye? (9:33) Former Patriots center David Andrews joins the show live at training camp. (20:23) The guys have a live interview with TE Austin Hooper; We tune into the live press conference with Drake Maye. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. h...
Jul 31, 2025•42 min
(00:00) Zolak, McKone and Dondero start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the Red Sox move late last night to acquire LHP Steve Matz from the Cardinals; Will Craig Breslow make another move before the deadline at 6PM? (11:59) The crew touches more on the Red Sox ahead of the trade deadline; Jen McCaffrey reports that the Padres are still interested in Jarren Duran. (22:55) We discuss our expectations for the Patriots offense this season; Will a run-heavy off...
Jul 31, 2025•41 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Patriots projected win total this year with Drake Maye entering his 2nd year; What’s the history with 2nd year QB’s improving their team’s record? (10:43) The guys discuss Will Campbell and his future with the Patriots; McKone prefers self-checkout from today’s This or That. (23:54) We finish the day recapping the Patriots and Red Sox and other topics discussed throughout the show. (35:35) Today’s Take...
Jul 30, 2025•39 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with a live interview from LB Christian Elliss. (8:17) The guys react to Alex Cora and the Red Sox pushing Garrett Crotchet’s next start to Monday to manage workload; We interview DL Milton Williams live from training camp. (22:30) The guys discuss Will Campbell and if we should be concerned about him and his decent share of lowlights. (30:55) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bert...
Jul 30, 2025•43 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing if Craig Breslow will add to this team or not before the MLB trade deadline. (12:09) The guys discuss if the Red Sox ownership and front office are driven to win; Live observations from training camp today. (22:43) The guys touch more on the Red Sox and John Henry being an owner who wants a salary cap; How would you approve of each Boston sports owner right now? (34:02) We finish the hour taking caller r...
Jul 30, 2025•44 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the response Beetle has received to his comments on Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniel’s relationship being ‘awkward’. (13:10) The crew discusses who has more to lose in this 2025 season; McDaniels or Vrabel? (25:37) We discuss the chances Jared Wilson has to start at center or guard this season; How will the Patriots OL shake out? (31:55) The guys finish the hour touching on if there is optimism ...
Jul 30, 2025•43 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with an interview with Mike Reiss from ESPN. (17:28) More with ESPN’s Mike Reiss on training camp. (26:16) We finish the day with the next steps for Drake Maye in 2025. (36:14) Today’s Takeaways. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaig...
Jul 29, 2025•39 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp talking about how the offense wins the day today and the heat. (7:47) Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane joins the show. (24:02) The guys give their camp observations from the day. (29:46) We finish the hour playing This or That! This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&am...
Jul 29, 2025•39 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp recapping the Red Sox loss against the Twins last night. (11:49) The guys react to the news of Christian Gonzalez’s hamstring injury and take calls from everything so far. (24:16) The guys talk about how Patriots are starting to feel the heat at camp. (33:09) We finish the hour discussing what chances Javon Baker has to make the team. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. http...
Jul 29, 2025•45 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing Drake Maye’s year 2 leap in comparison to all of the other quarterbacks in his draft class. (10:47) The crew discusses what backup quarterback they would rather have, Mac Jones or Josh Dobbs and how Drake Maye needs to reach inside the top 10 in order to get the year 2 leap. (22:28) We discuss Will Campbell during this camp and how he is adjusting into the NFL. (30:50) The guys finish the hou...
Jul 29, 2025•40 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing if their thoughts on this Patriots team has changed at all after seeing some signs of progress. (11:33) The guys talk about who has the most at stake during this year’s training camp; What happens if Drake Maye were to take a step back this season? (23:23) We finish the day talking about the new Happy Gilmore 2 movie that dropped on Netflix this weekend. (35:40) Today’s Takeaways. This episode of Zolak &am...
Jul 28, 2025•40 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with more of their thoughts from practice today and players that stood out; What was the market like for Joe Milton III? (12:05) The crew talks with WR Pop Douglas and TE Hunter Henry live on the field after practice; The guys talk about their observations from training camp today. (30:12) The guys touch on Shaughnessy’s article in the Boston Globe saying that baseball’s split from its past feels more severe than pr...
Jul 28, 2025•45 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing how different players are performing so far at training camp; Efton Chism looking for like a practice squad player as Pop Douglas continues to shine. (9:21) The guys touch on Christian Gonzalez and if the Patriots need to meet him with an early extension; The guys watch Gonzalez limp off the practice field at training camp after suffering an injury. (25:08) The crew discusses Drake Maye having high prais...
Jul 28, 2025•40 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough discussing the Red Sox winning the series against the Dodgers; Mike Vrabel is live to meet with the media ahead of the Patriots first padded practice. (16:41) The crew discusses if the Joe Ryan dream is now dead for the Red Sox. (22:53) We discuss Greg Bedard’s comments on Ja’Lynn Polk missing practices and him being present at today's practice; What are our expectations for training camp today? (30:38)...
Jul 28, 2025•42 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp with an interview with the voice of the Patriots Bob Socci. (15:50) This week's edition of ZOVERDRIVE! (23:25) We finish the day with calls and reactions to everything today. (34:18) Fake Promo Friday.
Jul 25, 2025•39 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp recapping today's camp. (15:25) The crew talk about Will Campbell during camp. (23:07)The guys get an inside look at how the Patriots handle the field conditions. (33:49) We finish the hour playing This or That!
Jul 25, 2025•44 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough as they break down the 2024 draft class and their low production. (14:51) The crew discusses what the pecking order is with the wide receivers. (26:06) We discuss Christian Wilkins getting cut by the Raiders and how that could affect the Patriots. (34:45) The guys finish the hour talking about the 2024 NFL draft class and the players not on the Patriots that succeeded. This episode of Zolak & Bertra...
Jul 25, 2025•44 min
(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk with Caleb Porter of the New England Revolution (17:04) The guys talk with Mike Reiss about the Patriots during Day 2 of training camp (32:11) The guys continue the Patriots conversation (40:48) Today's Takeaway
Jul 24, 2025•43 min
(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk with some of the Patriots players during Day 2 of camp (19:32) The guys react to the comments from the interviews (28:59) The guys continue the Patriots conversation
Jul 24, 2025•39 min
(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand discuss what the Red Sox need to do at the trade deadline and how Craig Breslow needs to be aggressive (14:41) The guys continue the Red Sox conversation and T-Bone reads mean tweets (27:36) The guys talk about Day 2 of camp and the passing of Hulk Hogan (34:43) The guys reflect on the life of Hulk Hogan and bring in J-Stew to give his thoughts
Jul 24, 2025•41 min
(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand break down Drake Maye’s apparent jump in leadership during Day 2 of training camp (13:42) The guys continue the Maye conversation and talk about Stefon Diggs first day at camp (25:33) The guys recap the Red Sox big comeback win against the Phillies (35:55) The guys discuss Alex Cora’s usage of Aroldis Chapman late in games and the level of aggressiveness it shows towards winning games
Jul 24, 2025•43 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the last hour LIVE from Patriots training camp talking about their expectations for the Patriots this season and how we expect Drake Maye to perform as a starter. (8:30) Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston joins the show and the guys discuss their initial observations from day 1 of training camp. (23:57) We finish the day with calls and reactions from topics discussed in the show today. (34:13) Today’s Takeaways.
Jul 23, 2025•37 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour LIVE from Patriots training camp reacting to Drake Maye’s comments during his press conference. (8:55) The crew take caller reactions from the day so far; What will the Patriots record be this season? (18:08) We finish the hour playing This or That!
Jul 23, 2025•29 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the second hour LIVE from Patriots training camp discussing the Red Sox loss to the Phillies last night and Carlos Narvaez getting called for another catcher's interference. (11:44) The crew touches on Chris Cotillo’s comments about Jarren Duran and the Red Sox at the trade deadline; Who should we expect them to move at the deadline? (19:58) The guys discuss what they’ve seen from players so far today at training camp and take calls on the Patriots and Red Sox. (...
Jul 23, 2025•55 min
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the show LIVE from Patriots training camp down in Foxborough.; What are we looking for today and what are we expecting from camp? (12:07) The crew touches on the Patriots going into training camp with little to no drama this year and what position battles will be the most compelling to watch; Mike Vrabel sets the tone in his press conference yesterday. (24:40) We discuss more on what position battles we should pay attention to and which WRs will make the team? (3...
Jul 23, 2025•46 min
