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2021/02/05
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2025/06/27
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Weekly podcast hosted and produced by Garrett Haydon. Analysis, news and weekly interviews with guests talking about the local Boston sports teams and much more.
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NBA Draft Week Recap
2025/06/27
On this special NBA Draft recap edition, Garrett takes a look at both rounds of the draft as well as a couple of key trades that took place this week in the NBA. He first breaks down both major Celtics trades from earlier in the week and why he feels they made out well in both despite parting with some important pieces. He then takes a look at picks that he liked most from the draft and also takes a closer look at the Celtics selections and where they might potentially fit in on the roster.
Defense Dooms Sox Again + Bruins, Celtics Prepare For Drafts
2025/06/23
On this week’s episode, Garrett begins with the Red Sox and details their frustrating series loss to the Giants in San Francisco this weekend and discusses why it felt like they gave away Sunday's game. He also shares some of his leftover thoughts about the Devers trade and also talks about how the offense is in critical need of a boost. He then gets to the Bruins and discusses a few topics as they approach the draft including who the next captain might be and the hiring of a new assistant coach that may help the B's power play unit next season. He also briefly talks Celtics as they also are approaching the draft this week. He discusses what they might do with their draft picks as well as who could possibly be traded in the next few days. Also this week: a quick update on the Revolution who will play two home games this week, a recap of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, a new Top Five, and much more!
Sox Deal Devers To Giants + Patriots Prepared For Training Camp
2025/06/16
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts with the Red Sox and details their sweep of the Yankees over the weekend and talks about all the positivity surrounding the team as they depart on a West Coast road trip. He then gets to his thoughts regarding the shocking trade of Rafael Devers and how things got to this point. He discusses why this is a major gamble and what it means for the team going forward. He then gets into several offseason topics regarding the Patriots including what position battles could be most interesting heading into training camp next month as well as the overall positive vibes that are going on around the team during offseason activities. He then briefly talks Bruins and discusses the small trade that they made with Chicago last week and how defenseman Victor Soderstrom potentially fits into their plans for next season. Also this week: updates on the Celtics and Revolution who had their unbeaten streak snapped over the weekend, thoughts on the NBA and Stanley Cup finals as they could come to an end this week, and much more including a new Top Five of Boston athletes that have been traded away!
Guest Friday #119-PLL Season Update with Chris Burnes and Sam Brown
2025/06/13
On this week's Guest Friday, Chris Burnes and Sam Brown return to the program to talk all things PLL including their takeaways from the first couple weeks of the season. They discuss everything from the current state of discourse in professional lacrosse and how they see the game growing in the near future. Sam and Chris also discuss players and teams that have been most and least impressive to this point in the season. The three of them also discuss how they would approach building a team from scratch.
Bruins Hire Marco Sturm + Sox Hammer Yankees
2025/06/09
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts with his reaction to the Bruins hiring of Marco Sturm as their next head coach and gives his thoughts as to what the former B's forward will bring to the organization. He talks about how despite the hiring, the Bruins still has quite a bit of work to do this summer to get back to contention. He then gets to the Red Sox and discusses their weekend series victory over the Yankees in the Bronx. He talks about how the offense came together in the last few games and how it could potentially be a sign of things to come. He also gives his thoughts on Roman Anthony and why it's beyond time for him to come up and join the big club. He then talks a little Patriots prior to them opening up mandatory mini camp this week and discusses a few position groups that he will be paying attention to. Also this week: a quick update on the Revolution, a thought about the Celtics offseason and why Derrick White should remain with the team at all costs, updates from the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, a new Top Five and much more!
Summer 2025 Mailbag
2025/06/06
The Mailbag returns! On this episode, Garrett answers a number of questions from the listeners including what the Celtics plans might be for the offseason, what's wrong with the Red Sox, and much more! He also answers a bevy of questions on the Patriots including who he expects to be their leading receiver and rusher, and who might break out in the wide receiver room. Also find out which Boston athletes Garrett would most like to see on Survivor and whether he thinks Bill Belichick will return to NFL coaching!
Sox Rebound In Atlanta + Patriots Offseason Update
2025/06/02
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by discussing the Sox successful weekend in Atlanta, taking two out of three from the Braves thanks to some quality starting pitching and a couple of big hits by Trevor Story. He also talks about his thoughts on Roman Anthony being potentially called up soon and how he could help the team especially offensively. He then talks Patriots and gives his thoughts on a few offseason topics including Stefon Diggs and a few rookies that he expects to contribute right away. He also takes a moment to talk about David Andrews' retirement and what he meant to the Pats organization. He then gets to the Revolution and discusses their busy week on the road including a shutout victory in Montreal over the weekend that saw them push their unbeaten streak to nine games. Also this week: an offseason update on the Bruins as their coaching search may be coming to a conclusion, previews for both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals including series predictions, a new Top Five and more!
Sox Lose Bregman To Injury + Bruins, Celtics Offseason Talk
2025/05/27
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts with the Red Sox who are coming off another disappointing homestand and are dealing with a lot of the same issues that have plagued them all season. He talks about how the injury to Alex Bregman will affect the team going forward as well as his thoughts about the defense. He then talks Bruins and discusses Jeremy Swayman's excellent performance at the World Championships and how it could be a springboard into next season. He also gives his thoughts on the B's giving a contract extension to general manager Don Sweeney. He then talks Patriots and gives some of his thoughts on last week's voluntary workouts and discusses his take on the wide receiver room and the offensive line. Also this week: offseason thoughts on the Celtics, an update on the Revolution as they continue their unbeaten streak, playoff updates from the NBA and NHL, and a new Top Five of movies Garrett has seen at the theater!
Celtics Eliminated By Knicks + Sox Failing To Build Momentum + Pats Schedule Release
2025/05/19
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by breaking down the Celtics elimination from the postseason at the hands of the Knicks and what went wrong in their second round series. He also discusses what could potentially be a franchise-altering off-season for the C's and which players could be most at risk. He then talks Red Sox who are coming off another disappointing series at Fenway despite a dramatic walk-off win on Saturday night. He talks about a team that may be in desperate need of a serious shake up as they approach the first third of the season. He then gets to the Patriots and looks at their schedule for the season and discusses how many games he thinks they should be able to win. Also this week: the Revolution continue their unbeaten streak thanks to a scoreless draw over the weekend, a quick offseason update on the Bruins who still are on the lookout for a new head coach, playoff updates from the NBA and NHL, and for this weeks Top Five, Garrett ranks his favorite non-major sports!
Guest Friday #118-2025 WNBA Season Preview with Kyle Belanger
2025/05/16
On this week’s Guest Friday, Kyle Belanger returns to the program to talk all things WNBA ahead of the league's 29th season! Kyle first talks about where the league is at as they enter a new season and why the latest expansion could be huge for the long-term growth of the league. He also touches on other topics as well including the New York Liberty's chances of a repeat, A'ja Wilson's dominance, the league competitive balance and much more!
Celtics On The Brink + Red Sox First Base Conundrum
2025/05/13
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by addressing the Celtics current situation in their playoff series against the Knicks and where they go from here considering Jayson Tatum's potentially serious injury. He discusses what has gone wrong for the team so far and what they can do to extend the series. He then gets to the Red Sox and addresses the current predicament the team is in as it pertains to Rafael Devers and the first base position. He talks about what may happen next and how the team still remains looking for an identity as they approach the first 50 games of the season. He also gets to the Revolution who have continued their unbeaten streak over the weekend thanks to some timely goal scoring from a few unexpected sources. Also this week: offseason updates on both the Bruins and the Patriots, playoff updates from the NBA and NHL, and a new summer-themed Top Five!
C's-Knicks Series Preview + Sox Gloomy Weekend
2025/05/05
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by previewing the Celtics second round series against the New York Knicks. He discusses what challenges the Knicks present and what they will try to do to slow down the C's. He also talks about which players he expects will step up the most and how many games the series may potentially go. He then talks Red Sox and details their frustrating weekend including losing Tristan Casas to a season-ending knee injury and the bullpen failing to hold multiple leads. He also gets to the Revolution who beat Toronto FC over the weekend to improve their winning streak to four games and continued their shutout streak as well. He talks about the team's change of identity in the last few seasons and how they seem to be adapting well to Caleb Porter's system. Also this week: an update on the Bruins ahead of the draft lottery, a few playoff updates in the NBA and NHL, and a new Star Wars-themed Top Five!
2025 Patriots Draft Class Deep Dive
2025/05/02
On this episode, Garrett gets into a further breakdown of the Pats 2025 draft class including a few undrafted free agents that he believes are worth paying attention to. He also discusses where a few of the draft picks might fit in on the roster and whether they will have a chance to contribute right away. He also takes a look at the Patriots overall draft strategy and how it will potentially help them moving forward.
Celtics Take Control In Orlando + Patriots Draft Recap + Sox Take Series In Cleveland
2025/04/28
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by recapping the Celtics win in Game 4 of their first round series against the Magic and how they were match Orlando's intensity and physicality in a critical game. He also discusses the impact of Al Horford and Payton Pritchard in last night's win with both of them contributing on the defensive end. He then talks Patriots and gives his overall thoughts on the draft class and where certain players may fit into the team. He also talks about the wide receiver room and why he feels there could be some change in terms of personnel. He then gets to the Red Sox and talks about their successful start to the road trip in Cleveland thanks to an offensive explosion yesterday. He also talks about the starting rotation's improving health and how it could be helpful to the team moving forward. Also this week: thoughts on the Bruins head coaching search, an update on the Revolution as they picked up their third straight win over the weekend, leftover NFL draft thoughts, a new Top Five and much more!
2025 NFL/Patriots First Round Draft Reaction
2025/04/25
On this special NFL Draft edition, Garrett reacts to the first round of the draft in the Green Bay last night! He initially discusses some thoughts about the NFL draft as a whole and how it has changed over the years. He then breaks down the Patriots selection of LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick and what he will bring to the team. He also discusses what the Patriots may do with their other picks in the draft as well as looking at all the other first round picks last night.
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