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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.

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 team and what this roster could look like in 2026. Finally, they unload on the Red Sox brass after a baffling decision to fire Alex Cora and the coaching staff less than a month into the season.

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 also zoom out to look at other top seeds around the league who are already showing cracks early in the playoffs. Off the court, the conversation turns to the Portland Trail Blazers and ownership penny-pinching and a detour into mascot salaries. Back in Boston, frustration continues as the Red Sox fail to inspire much confidence. The episode wraps with a quick check-in on the New England Patriots and what they should be targeting as they prepare for a late first-round pick in the NFL Draft.

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 do they stack up against the greatest college basketball squads of the modern era? Next, the focus shifts to the Celtics, with the playoff picture starting to take shape. The guys assess where Boston stands, potential matchups, and what it’ll take to make a real run. Finally, it’s a tough but necessary conversation about the Red Sox. After a historically bad start, is there any path forward for this roster or is the season already slipping away?

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, including UConn’s stunning comeback against Duke, and look ahead to what it means for the national title. To close it out, they shift to the NBA and explore potential playoff matchups for the Celtics as the postseason picture starts to take shape.

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 to the NBA to evaluate where the Celtics stand in the Eastern Conference with Jayson Tatum back and rolling. Finally, it’s Opening Day in MLB, but instead of excitement, the guys vent about the absolute mess of trying to watch games across a dozen streaming platforms and the fraudulent new 9-9-9 ballpark challenge.

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 it means for Boston’s push toward the playoffs, along with a broader look at the current state of the NBA. Finally, with conference tournaments underway, the guys preview the chaos ahead and discuss the biggest storylines heading into NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

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, they zoom out to size up the other championship contenders across the league and break down the biggest looming questions as the NBA heads into the final stretch of the regular season. The guys also touch on what’s been an electric college hoops season before wrapping up with a look at the strange but undeniable appeal of Netflix’s boxing and MMA spectacle events featuring aging celebrity “fighters.”

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 priority list should look like in Foxborough. From there, they wrap up the final head coaching hires around the league and what those moves mean heading into next season. Then it’s time to shift gears to some old fashioned green-teamer optimism. The Celtics return from the NBA All-Star break sitting second in the East, with Jayson Tatum nearing his return. The guys discuss expectations for the Cs over the final two months, what a fully healthy roster means for the stretch run, and how high the ceiling really is as Boston eyes another deep playoff push.

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 prop bets, final score predictions, and bold takes. The crew also reacts to Robert Kraft getting snubbed by the NFL Hall of Fame, dives into the latest Celtics trade and and all-time embarrassing night at MSG for a boxer who got hit so hard his toupee fell off mid-fight.

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 back to the Super Bowl for the first time since their crushing run-in with the Brady-era Patriots. Finally, the guys wrap with some strong feelings about old rivals exacting revenge by denying Bill Belichick his rightful place in Canton.

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 Denver and the fallout from the Bo Nix injury. Plus, a full preview of the rubber match between the Rams and Seahawks and predictions for both the NFC and AFC Championship games.

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 vacancies, ranking the most and least desirable jobs and debating which candidates make the most sense. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on the College Football National Championship and what it means for the sport going forward. Finally, they shift to the hardwood as the Celtics continue to roll heading towards the All-Star break and ask the big question: what is this team’s ceiling once Jayson Tatum returns?

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 regular season, preview every Wild Card Weekend matchup, and debate the Drake Maye vs. Matt Stafford MVP dilemma. Plus, reactions to the NFL’s Black Monday coaching firings before wrapping things up with a look at the College Football Playoff and the two remaining matchups between Miami vs Ole Miss & Indiana vs Oregon.

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 brutal Mahomes injury and the Chiefs’ elimination from the playoffs. The episode wraps with a turn to the squared circle, as the guys react to John Cena’s final match and debate whether the bizarre send-off was a fitting farewell for the wrestling legend.

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 in each conference as the playoff picture tightens. Then it’s time to look ahead as they preview the Patriots’ massive Week 15 showdown with Buffalo and what’s at stake for New England. The conversation shifts to the college football world, and the CFP committee decision to leave out Notre Dame and BYU in favor of Miami. The guys give their takes on the committee’s logic (or lack thereof). To wrap things up, the boys debate which of this year’s gimmicky bowl games they’d most want to play in—and why.

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 for LSU and survey the rest of the evolving CFP landscape. Finally, they wrap up with some Celtics talk after a string of encouraging performances that may signal real momentum.

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 wins by the Eagles and Rams place them atop the NFC power rankings. Then they take a first look at the initial College Football Playoff bracket—plus, Bill Belichick makes headlines for attending his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition.

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 NFL MVP. Finally, the long-awaited return of Toss Up asks: would you rather play a high-profile movie monster where you’re completely unrecognizable, or a low-level henchman with just a brief appearance—but everyone can tell it’s you?

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 upside-down AFC and who are the real contenders in the NFC.

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 the real contenders are in the AFC. Our hosts also take a look at the rocky start to the year for the Celtics and whether or not this is a year to tank. The guys wrap up the episode by covering the Red Sox, the World Series, and Doyle’s crazy idea on why the Blue Jays might be winning.

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 and what to make of the rest of the action around the league in Week 4. (27:47)

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 with some thoughts on the Red Sox as they enter the last week of the regular season in a wild battle for the final AL playoff spot (50:29)

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 lackluster Super Bowl rematch and what to do about the headache-inducing tush push (43:49) Finally, they round out their NFL discussion with a couple teams that are over / under performing after two weeks (54:53). The boys wrap up this week's episode by discussing the Red Sox playoff hopes as they cling to the final AL Wild Card spot with 11 games to play (01:04:01)

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 East (1:27:28)

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 summer around the Boston sports landscape

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

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 bad for the tournament, the impact of NIL and Cooper Flagg / the history of 'can't miss' NBA prospects (34:11) Finally, the guys wrap up sports by discussing how far they would advance in a 1v1 basketball tournament against all of mankind (55:47). Then, Loser of the Week features a man hauled out of an airplane bathroom mid-flight, an influencer's viral morning routine and betting on the NHL to win free sandwiches (01:08:50)

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 means for the Patriots, The pros and cons of bringing in a ball-hungry WR and bicker over how to use the 4th overall pick in this year's NFL draft (50:30) before wrapping up with some final Red Sox thoughts and what to watch for around the rest of the MLB on the eve of baseball's domestic opening day (01:18:13)

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 Conference Playoff picture before ending with another Mavs-centric Loser of the Week.

The guys kick off this week's installment by briefly discussing March Madness, the start of the major conference tournaments, the recipe for a Cinderella run and Mark's obsession with Sister Jean before diving into NFL Free Agency (16:34), The chaotic WR market and the Patriots spending spree. Then, they discuss episodes 1 & 2 of HBO's Celtics City, the legacy of the Celtics early dynasty and what the franchise means to the city of Boston (54:34). Finally, the guys wrap up this week with several notes for The Ringer staff, who recent published a list of The Top 100 Sports Moments of the 21st Century (01:08:27)

The guys take a look at current NFL Mock Drafts after the combine to discuss what the Patriots should do with the 4th overall pick, recap the Celtics weekend against Cleveland & Denver and give some first thoughts on this year's fast-approaching March Madness Tournament. Finally, they wrap up with Loser of the Week featuring a German ref's unfortunate injury and the officially cursed Dallas Mavericks.

The guys discuss Doyle's trip home, the unexpected success of the Four Nations Tournament and dive into the state of the NBA with a Pu-Pu platter of topics ranging from the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture, Paul George pausing Podcast P, The Disastrous 76ers, Luka vs Mavs & more. Then, they wrap up the weekly review in sports with a pulse-check on the Red Sox after adding Alex Bregman and what reasonable expectations should be for the team this season. Finally, Loser of Week features the Patriots and their ancient "AirKrafts" and a mid-flight tragedy becomes a nightmare seating assignment for an Australian couple traveling abroad