Zolak & Bertrand

  (0:00) The final hour of Zolak & Bertrand on this Monday starts with Brady’s comments on Drake Maye and the little bit of advice he gave out.   (9:43) The crew continues the hour with more Celtics Vs. Mavericks talk and the guys dive into if Aaron Rodgers is on another ayahuasca retreat.  (21:48) The guys finish the show with more Celtics finals talk and what it will take for them to finish the series tonight in game 5.  (27:34) Today’s Takeaway.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 3 by reacting to Tatum saying that he is not feeling pressure going into game 5 and if it is time for him to carry the team to the last win they need.  (12:21) We continue the third hour of the show looking closely at tonight's game 5 matchup, and if banner 18 will be hung in TD Garden tonight.  (25:00) The gang gets into the idea of if the Patriots will ever have a “Bill Belichick Night” and if it is something Bill would even want to have.  (30:16) Hour No. 3 concludes with the guys reacting to us getting a little taste of Tom Brady as a broadcaster. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 2 by reacting to Charles Barkley’s comments that called out the Celtics for having an “unprofessional” approach that led to their loss in game 4.   (13:29) We touch on the Red Sox big weekend taking 2 out of 3 games vs the Yankees and Triston Casas’s awesome Father’s Day story.  (21:53) The guys get into the news that Kristaps Porziņģis is questionable to play for game 5 of the finals and if he does play how impactful will his limited time on the court be.  (32:26) The crew wraps up the hour by looking at Joel Embiid having a lot to say about the Celtics game 4 loss and saying the Celtics will not be a Dynasty. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the first hour of the show reacting to the Celtics blowout loss to the Mavericks in game 5 at Dallas and if they will be able to bounce back tonight in game 6.  (13:07) The crews get into Jason Kidd’s comments after beating down the Celtics in game 5 and if he is the most hated person in the series.  (22:26) We continue the first hour by looking at Kyrie Irving’s comments calling Celtics fans a “Cult” and if he will continue to struggle in Boston.  (30:38) Hour No. 1 concludes with the crew clearing the phones and reacting to all your calls on the Celtics game 4 loss and if the team can bounce back in game 5. 

(0:00) The final hour of Zolak & Bertrand on this finish strong Friday begins with the guys looking at Joey Chestnut being banned from the Nathan’s hot dog competition and debate what is the best hot dog brand.  (11:00) Zo takes over the show with ZOVERDRIVE and the question should you always return a cart when you go shopping.  (22:09) The guys finish the show with your calls on all things Celtics, hotdogs, and shopping carts.  (27:38) Fake Promo Friday. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 3 by trying to figure out why so many people in the media are quick to dismiss this team as an all-time team.  (10:45) We continue the third hour of the show by clearing the phones on all your Celtics takes and thoughts heading into game 4.  (19:40) The crew takes a close look at if Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo have a good relationship or if they are distant from one another.    (30:19) Hour No. 3 concludes with more Celtics Vs Mavericks thoughts heading into the final hour of the show.  

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 2 by pondering more about the Celtics heading into game 4 and debate if they would rather win tonight and finish 80-20 or cap this championship run off at home.  (10:51) The guys react to more things from Brady Night such as Randy Moss standing ovation and Zo’s emotional goodbye to Bill Belichik. (18:25) The guys get into whether the relationship between Bill Belichik and the Patriots will get better over time and if Bill will eventually get his own night like Brady.  (28:38) The crew wraps up the hour by discussing what it would mean to 38-year-old Al Horford to win a title and if he would retire if they completed this championship run. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start this finish strong Friday with a preview of the Celtics Vs Mavericks game 4 matchup and if the team will complete the sweep and finish the season with a historically dominate season finishing 80-20.    (9:21) The crew discusses if winning the Championship with this historically great run will cement Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the best duo in the NBA.   (20:22) We continue the first hour by reacting to Colin Cowherd comments that the Celtics are the type of the team the NBA is trying to stop from happening and if they will be more like the 80s or the 2008 Celtic teams.  (29:33) Hour No. 1 concludes with the guys following up on Brady night and reacting to the news of Gisele and her trainer reportedly breaking up. 

(0:00) The final hour of Zolak & Bertrand begins with your wonderful calls about the Celtics’ 3-0 NBA Finals lead. (10:47) We shift gears to the Patriots and question if Drake Maye should start in Week 1 as a rookie with the recent news about his much-improved footwork. (21:07) Revolution head coach Caleb Porter joins the show to talk about his team’s one-game mindset and how his squad’s all-around performance has helped as its season has progressed.  (33:28) Today’s Takeaway.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 3 by reacting to Luka Doncic’s complaints about the officiating in the NBA Finals and him fouling out.  (9:34) We catch up on our phone lines by getting your reaction to the Celtics’ Game 3 victory. (18:38) The crew reacts to Jason Kidd’s dispute with a reporter about his question about taking a timeout in the fourth quarter while mixing in your calls.  (26:57) Hour No. 3 concludes with a discussion about Xavier Tillman’s impressive bench performance. Plus, we guess when the Celtics parade will be. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 2 by pondering Patriots’ fans level of affection for Randy Moss, who received many cheers at Tom Brady Night.  (12:29) The guys react to Jayson Tatum and Derrick White saying Joe Mazzulla has the team watch UFC fights and how he manages the mentality of the group. (23:17) We rehash our Celtics thoughts including the major swings of momentum throughout the game. (33:24) The crew wraps up the hour with the differences from the four major Boston sports ownership groups and what has to change for the Sox to be successful.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand jump into the action Thursday with their initial thoughts about the Celtics taking a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals and if it was Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown’s game.  (10:21) The crew discusses the NBA Finals MVP odds and who should win the award while taking your lovely phone calls.  (23:03) We shift gears to talk about Tom Brady Night and get Zo’s perspective from attending the event.  (33:57) Hour No. 1 concludes with a discussion about Tom Brady’s new statue and how much the Patriots will milk the money out of it.

(0:00) The final hour of Zolak & Bertrand begins with the crew reminiscing about the good old days when Tom Brady was playing quarterback for the patriots in anticipation for Brady night.  (16:03) We continue the last hour of Zo and beetle reacting to Jerod Mayo comments on wanting to have Davon Godchaux.  (22:58) The guys wrap up the show with your calls on the Celtics and if the team is just leaps and bounds more talented than the Mavericks or are the Mavs punking them.  (25:11) Today’s Takeaway. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour looking at Tim Hardway’s take that Celtics are better without Porziņģis and Al Horford  (11:48) The crew continues the hour by talking about Jason Kidd backtracking on his comments about Tatum and Jaylen Brown and if he should be scared going into game 3.  (19:36) We continue the hour debating who has more to lose in this game between Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum and if Tatum can come out of this game with a different narrative.  (29:03) Hour No. 3 wraps up with discussions on what the outcome of tonight's game 3 will be and we take all of your Celtics calls. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 2 looking at the owner of the Celtics Wyc Grousbeck’s comments about not caring about money and how he would rather be paid in championships.  (14:38) The guys get into the Red Sox and their loss to the Phillies and if it is time for the team to move on from Dom Smith after his error last night  (22:32) Hour No. 2 continues with the crew debating if Jayson Tatum can change the narrative tonight and if a big performance in game 3 could make him finals MVP front runner.  (30:08) The crew finishes the hour reacting to Stephen A. Smith’s comments that Kyrie needs to have a big game and the guys get into whether it is more important for Tatum to play well or Kyrie.

  (00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 1 by looking at the Celtics statement on Kristaps Porziņģis rare injury and if he will play tonight in game 3 at the Mavericks.  (11:34) The crew continues the first hour by debating if it would even be worth it to play Porziņģis in game 3 and what it could mean for the team the rest of the series if he misses multiple games.  (19:30) Hour No. 1 rolls on with more thoughts on the upcoming game vs the Mavericks and if Porziņģis does not play could Jayson Tatum have a legacy game.  (31:24) We finish the hour previewing Brady night and what might be in store for those who attend and are watching live. The crew also takes a look at how Patriots training camp is going. 

(0:00) The final hour of Zolak & Bertrand begins by taking a look at the Savannah Bananas, who sold out Fenway Park this past weekend.  (14:06) We continue our Red Sox discussions by evaluating the popularity level and why players want to play for the ballclub. (23:36) Tuesday’s show concludes with our reaction to Team USA choosing to leave Caitlin Clark off its Olympic squad.  (37:42) Today’s Takeaway. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the third hour with Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla giving an update on Kristaps Porzingis, breaking down the aggressiveness of Jayson Tatum, and being 2 wins away from an NBA championship. (14:39) The crew continues the hour by talking about how important Kristaps Porzingis’ health is as the Celtics continue through the NBA Finals while examining how he’s holding up.  (24:08) We continue the hour by setting our level of concern with Jayson Tatum’s performance over his previous two games.  (34:28) Hour No. 3 wraps up with discussions on The Athletic’s MLB player poll and if the Red Sox are a valued destination for athletes. 

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start hour No. 2 with breaking news about Jets head coach Robert Saleh telling reporters Aaron Rodgers had an unexcused absence from Tuesday’s minicamp. (12:10) The guys discussed Rhamondre Stevenson saying he is close to a contract extension with the Patriots while we evaluate his performance from last season. (23:05) Hour No. 2 continues with a discussion about Tom Brady’s game pants selling for $89,000 and Zo planning to attend Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame event instead of watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night.  (31:09) The crew finishes the hour with McKone’s reaction to Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers to stay at UConn to attempt a three-peat.

(00:00) Tim McKone provides his general thoughts about Game 2 of the NBA Finals to start Zolak and Bertrand after he missed yesterday’s show. Plus, Matt McCarthy gives his take as he fills in for Beetle.  (12:00) The crew continues the first hour by evaluating who the Celtics’ best player has been while making a strong case for Jaylen Brown. (24:43) Hour No. 1 rolls on with a take from McKone about Brad Stevens being the most important player this season.   (33:38) We finish the hour with a discussion about how poor Kyrie Irving has been and if the Garden fans factored into his terrible performance.