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Save It For The Podcast!
by Pat Cusick, John Doyle, and Mark Cocuzzo
An irreverent look at sports, pop culture, and everything in between from three best friends from Boston. What the podcast lacks in insider info, we make up for it bad ideas, ridiculous stories, and a lot of laughs (we hope).
Episodes
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Drake Maye Dominates & A Week of All-Time Coaching Blunders
The boys break down the Patriots’ emphatic win over the Raiders and debate what five weeks have revealed about this team’s trajectory. Then it’s Bills–Rams and a week of all-time coaching blunders, including a debate over which division has the worst collection of head coaches. They preview the...
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The Sox Are Dead. Long Live the Patriots.
The boys are back to put a bow on the Red Sox season following their unceremonious playoff exit. Was this year ultimately a success, or was it more of the same mediocrity hidden by a historic win streak? After a quick look around the remaining MLB playoff field, the guys turn their attention to…
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A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Boston Sports Week
It was a tough week in Boston. The guys break down the Red Sox-Yankees series (recorded just before Boston was unceremoniously eliminated from the playoffs) and lament the mistakes that cost the Sox Game 1, along with the lack of offensive firepower that plagued them when it mattered most. Then,...
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Patriots Get Their First Win, The Boys Get Their First Real Guest
The boys welcome Andrew Fillipponi from 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh as the first legitimate interview guest in Save It For The Podcast history. Andrew joins the show to break down the fallout from the Patriots’ win over the Steelers, Drake Maye’s sluggish start to the season, the state of both...
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Patriots Panic Meter & Other NFL Week 1 Overreactions
The guys break down the Patriots’ disastrous Week 1 loss in Seattle and look ahead to Sunday’s home matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. With a tough schedule ahead and A.J. Brown’s injury potentially changing the equation, is Pittsburgh already a must-win game for New England? Plus…
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NFL Preview Extravaganza: Picks, Predictions & Patriots
The annual NFL Preview Extravaganza is here. The guys break down the Patriots’ season opener in Seattle before making their picks for the 2026 season. They give out their best Over/Under win total bets, make their cases for MVP and Coach of the Year, and finish with their preseason Super Bowl...
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The Sox Are Alive and Football Is Back
The boys are back in town! After a month off, Pat, Doyle and Mark are back and so are the Red Sox. With Boston sitting 13 games over .500 and firmly in the playoff race, the guys break down the upcoming series with the Yankees, where the Sox stand heading into the stretch run, and what a…
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Sox Streak Into All-Star Weekend, World Cup Favorites & Explaining Diehard Fandom to a 5-Year-Old
With Pat out this week, Doyle and Cocuzzo take over to break down the Red Sox’ surprising streak, as Boston enters the All-Star break riding 9 straight wins. They debate what moves the Sox should make at the trade deadline, share their favorite one-and-done Red Sox players, and discuss the tweaks...
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The Jays Era of Celtics Basketball Ends
One of the defining chapters in Celtics history has come to a close. The guys discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, reflect on the successes and frustrations of The Jays era, debate whether Boston made the right decision and discuss the beginning of a new era in NBA team-building. Then, they shift to…
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The End of Prestige TV, Miami Lands Giannis & World Cup Fever
Pat and Doyle discuss whether the golden age of prestige television has officially come to an end before diving into the NBA's latest blockbuster: Giannis landing in Miami. They break down what it means for the Heat, the Celtics, and whether Jaylen Brown will be back in Boston next season. Then,...
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AJ Brown Arrives, Rams Go All-In & NBA Finals Picks
With Mark sidelined by computer issues, Pat and Doyle hold down the fort once again. After discussing Doyle's upcoming trip home, the guys dive into the blockbuster AJ Brown trade and debate where it belongs among the biggest acquisitions in Boston sports history. They also break down the Rams'...
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Mark’s Back: Wemby’s Game 1 Masterpiece, Cavs Implode at MSG & Sox Still Stink
Mark’s back, and there’s a lot to cover. The guys debate the etiquette of having private conversations in public, revisit World Cup jerseys, and then dive headfirst into the NBA playoffs. Was Wemby’s Game 1 performance against the Thunder one of the greatest playoff games ever? What does the...
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The World Cup, Boston’s Gigantic Lobster Problem & Best Patriots Road Trip
Mark’s out, so Pat and Doyle are running the two man game this week. The guys discuss the World Cup, react to eye-watering ticket prices and Boston’s giant lobster-themed commemorative kit. From there, they discuss whether the Knicks’ dismantling of Philly changes the Celtics place in the East…
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Celtics Collapse & The Sad State of Boston Sports
The Celtics' season is dead and the guys are here to perform the eulogy. They unpack Boston’s shocking loss to Philly, discuss possible offseason shakeups, and figure out where the C's go from here. Later, they talk NBA playoff allegiances and the bleak outlook across the Boston sports landscape.
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Celts Can’t Close, Pats Auto-Draft, Sox Hit Rock Bottom
It’s not a great start to the week in Boston. The guys vent about the Celtics’ missed opportunity against Philly and what it’ll take to close things out on the road in Philly. Then they discuss the Patriots draft, if Vrabel's inability to attend the 2nd half of the crucial event will hurt the…
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Celtics vs Sixers, Cheapskate Owners, Sox Struggles and NFL Draft Thoughts
The guys kick things off with a classic debate: is it ever acceptable to fake sick at a wedding just to watch a big game? From there, they dive into the playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, breaking down what’s stood out so far and what to expect moving forward. They...
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Mark’s Birthday, Michigan Dominates, Celtics Playoff Scenarios & Sox Panic Meter
It’s Mark’s birthday, so the guys kick things off by letting him blather about Boston athlete jersey numbers and gain a rare glimpse at how the birthday boy's brain works. From there, they break down the NCAA Championship and Michigan’s dominant title run. Just how good was this team, and where…
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The Sox Sluggish Start, Final Four Breakdown & Celts Playoff Possibilities
The guys dive into the Red Sox’s sluggish start to the season and whether it’s or not it is already time to hit the panic button. They also contemplate a challenge from several listeners to take on the infamous 9-9-9 challenge live. Then it’s all hoops, as they break down an electric Final Four,...
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All Things March Madness, Celtics Playoff Ceiling, MLB’s Streaming Circus & Bogus 9-9-9 Challenge
Pat and Doyle recap the madness from opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down the biggest surprises, disappointments, and what it all means heading into the Sweet Sixteen. The guys then dive into every remaining matchup, offering picks, insight, and a few hot takes. Next, they shift…
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Tatum Returns, USA Baseball Whiffs, State of the NBA & March Madness Warmup
The guys kick things off by reacting to Team USA’s embarrassing showing in the World Baseball Classic and what it says about the current state of American baseball on the international stage. Then they shift to the NBA to break down the return of Jayson Tatum to the Boston Celtics lineup and what...
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NBA Stretch-Run Contenders & Big Questions | Winter Olympics, College Hoops & Celebrity Fight Nights
The boys kick things off by gauging their interest level in the Winter Olympics. Then they dive into the biggest surprise of the NBA season: how the Boston Celtics have managed to shatter expectations without Jayson Tatum and where they belong in the Eastern Conference power rankings. From there,...
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Patriots Outclassed in Super Bowl LX, Celtics & Tatum Poised for a Playoff Run
The Patriots were flat-out outclassed in Super Bowl 60, and the guys breaks down what went wrong for Drake Maye and New England against Seattle. Was it the moment? The matchup? The coaching? They dive into the biggest issues exposed on the sport’s biggest stage and lay out what the offseason...
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Props, Predictions & Key Matchups (Super Bowl Special Pt. 2)
The guys are back with Part 2 of their Super Bowl preview as the Patriots get set for their showdown with the Seahawks. They break down the keys to the game, the most important on-field matchups, and what New England needs to do to come out on top. Then, the guys give out their annual Super Bowl...
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Ugly Wins, Old Rivals & The Return of The Pats (Super Bowl Special Pt. 1)
It wasn’t pretty, but it counts. The Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl, and in Part 1 of this two-part special, the guys break down how New England escaped an all-time ugly playoff game to get there. They also look at Sam Darnold and Seattle’s victory over the Rams, sending the Seahawks...
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The Boys Are Back in Town: Pats Return to the AFC Title Game
The Patriots are headed back to the AFC Championship for the first time since 2018, and Doyle is back in Boston for the big game. The guys break down the Pats’ dominant defensive performance that smothered the Houston Texans, then dive into what went wrong for Buffalo in their shocking loss to...
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Playoff Patriots Advance, NFL Coaching Chaos and The Surprising Celtics
The Patriots earn a gritty playoff win in their return to the postseason. The guys break down New England’s win over the Chargers and recap the rest of an action-packed NFL Wild Card weekend before previewing the Divisional Round matchups. They also dive into the latest NFL head coaching…
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Wild Card Weekend & the Return of the Pats
The guys are back after the holidays and so are the Patriots in the playoffs for the first time since 2022. New England hosts the Chargers on Sunday Night Football, and the crew breaks down how the Pats match up against LAC and what it will take to advance. They also recap the end of the NFL...
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A Painful Patriots Loss, Mahomes Injury Fallout, NFL Shockers & Cena Quits
The guys open the show by venting about a frustrating home loss for the Patriots against the Bills and what it means moving forward, before turning the page to a massive upcoming test against the Ravens in Baltimore. From there, they break down the rest of the NFL action, highlighted by the…
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Wild Results Across NFL Week 14 , Pats Take Aim at AFC East Title & CFP Bracket Reactions
The guys kick things off with a festive debate on Christmas shopping strategy—early planners vs. last-minute scramblers—before diving into a wild Week 14 in the NFL. They break down the surprising losses from last year’s Super Bowl teams, Kansas City and Philadelphia, and reevaluate the favorites...
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Post-Thanksgiving Grievances, Pats Keep Rollin’, Lane Kiffin & College Football Playoff Chaos
This week, the guys unload their post-Thanksgiving “airing of grievances” before breaking down the Patriots’ latest win over the Giants and the most meaningful results from around the NFL in Week 13. They dive into the college football playoff whirlwind, including Lane Kiffin ditching Ole Miss…
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Patriots Win 8th Straight, Uncertainty for AFC Contenders, Clarity Atop NFC & CFP First Look!
The guys break down a wild week in football, starting with the Patriots’ win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football. They dive into the Chiefs’ surprising loss and what it means for their playoff road, the Ravens’ shaky season continues after a so-so performance against Cleveland, and how big...
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Nico Harrison is Fired, Patriots Sweep NFC South in Tampa, Biggest Losses from Week 10 & The Return of Toss Up!
The guys revisit the Luka trade in the wake of Nico Harrison’s firing and debate where it ranks among the worst trades in sports history, before diving into the Patriots’ win in Tampa Bay. Then, they break down the most surprising upsets from Week 10 and discuss who should take home this season’s...
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Patriots Outlast Falcons, NFL Midseason Power Rankings, and Super Bowl Predictions
The guys kick off this week's episode by lamenting the ESPN / Youtube TV holdout and the frustration of being a sports fan in the age of streaming before diving into the Patriots nerve-racking win over the Falcons. Then, they tackle the NFL at large, debating who should be the favorites in an...
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Patriots are Rolling, Celtics are Struggling, and the Whole Gang is Back
This week, we’ve got the whole band back together as Pat, John and Mark break down the Patriots’ hot start to the year, diving into how far this team can go, takeaways from the recent games, and what to expect the rest of the way. The guys also take a look at the NFL as a whole and breakdown who...
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We Are So Back! Emergency Sox Yankees Playoff Preview, Patriots Crush Panthers & NFL Week 4 Recap
The Red Sox are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 and facing off with the dreaded New York Yankees in a best of 3 game Wild Card Series. Pat and Doyle preview the series and give their predictions (0:00) After the break, the guys breakdown the the Patriots beatdown of Carolina…
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Pats Fumble Game Away Against PIT, NFL Teams That Are Fun, Red Sox Battle For Final Playoff Spot
Pat and Doyle lament the Pats frustrating loss at home against a bad Steelers team and discuss what it means for the rest of the season (0:00) before recapping the best NFL games of the week (25:28). Next, the guys debut their NFL Fun / Talent NFL Matrix (41:05) before wrapping up the episode…
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Pats Wild Win in MIA, Mayfield Magic, The Tush Push Problem & More NFL Week 2 Takeaways + Sox Stuff
Pat and Doyle discuss the Patriots wild win in Miami and how it changes expectations for the 2025 season (00:00) before diving into the NFL at large, Baker Mayfield's heroics (27:29) against the now 0-2 Texans and what it means for the rest of the AFC South (32:16). Then, the guys discuss the...
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2025 NFL Preview: Winners, Losers and Biggest Surprises in Each Division
Pat and Doyle breakdown every NFL Division, discuss the projected favorites and give their prediction for how each will shake out. Time stamp below for each division! NFC East (13:21) NFC North (18:40) NFC South (25:55) NFC West (37:51) AFC West (50:21) AFC South (59:03) AFC North (1:11:09) AFC...
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The Tatum Injury, Future of the Celtics, NBA Playoffs, Patriots OTAs, the .500 Sox & Filling the Boston Sports Void
Pat and Mark run the two-man game and discuss the fallout from the Jayson Tatum injury and what it means for the future of the Celtics, before diving into the remaining NBA Playoff matchups before wrapping up with a quick check-in on the .500 Red Sox and Patriots OTAs in what could be a bleak...
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Celtics v Knicks, NBA Playoffs, State of the Sox & Patriots Thoughts
The guys discuss the Celtics loss vs NYK, The NBA Playoffs at large, the state of the Red Sox and more thoughts on the Patriots 2025-26 season
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Red Sox Struggle, Final Four, 1v1 Basketball Tournament vs Mankind & Loser of the Week
The guys kick off this week's episode expressing their hatred for April Fools' Day (0:00) before discussing the Red Sox slow start, John Henry's commitment to winning and the torpedo bat drama (9:22). Then, with the Final Four set, they debate whether or not the four 1 seeds advancing is good or...
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Bad Seafood Chains, The Sweet Sixteen, Stefon Diggs to the Pats, Sox Season Opener!
The guys chat about horrible chain restaurant experiences and adults who are overly enthusiastic about parades (0:00) before diving into March Madness, the lack of Cinderellas this year and previewing the best matchups in The Sweet 16 (20:11). Then, the guys discuss what the Stefon Diggs signing...
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Full March Madness Preview, Some Rare Optimism for the Sox, Celtics & Loser of the Week
Pat and Mark run the two man game this week and dive head first into the March Madness Tournament giving previews of all 4 regions, upsets and finals predictions. Then, Mark gives us a rare bit of optimism ahead of the Red Sox 2025 campaign, the guys do a pulse check on the Celtics and Eastern...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An irreverent look at sports, pop culture, and everything in between from three best friends from Boston. What the podcast lacks in insider info, we make up for it bad ideas, ridiculous stories, and a lot of laughs (we hope).
HOSTED BY
Pat Cusick, John Doyle, and Mark Cocuzzo
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