Brian opens by looking at the Patriots and how close they are to competing for the playoffs with a promising young QB and a new head coach (0:35). Then, he talks to CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the scuffling Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup, whether the C’s will be able to right the ship in time for the playoffs, and more (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox’s offseason (1:12:25).

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Brian discusses the Celtics’ continued slump after they lost to the lowly Raptors on Wednesday night (0:35). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s offseason, what to expect from the Sox’s new ace Garrett Crochet, Jarren Duran’s future with the team, the Triston Casas trade rumors, where free agent Alex Bregman may end up, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets and picks for the NFL divisional round (1:07:35).

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Brian discusses the reasons behind the Celtics’ current slump and whether the players are simply tired (1:00) before getting to some Red Sox thoughts following Fenway Fest (26:15). Then, Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Mike Vrabel hiring, potential offensive coordinator candidates, the ceiling for the franchise now with Vrabel and Drake Maye, and more (33:30). Brian and Jamie end with a few listener emails on the Patriots (1:03:35).

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Brian reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach and discusses what Vrabel will bring to the organization, the head coaching search, why the Krafts went with Vrabel over Ben Johnson, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Vrabel, and comparing the Pats and Red Sox’s ownerships (31:20).

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Brian discusses the Patriots’ head coach search, and looks at the top two candidates: Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson (1:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s incredible year, whether the Celtics are the favorites to win the title, a much improved Eastern Conference, and more (22:10). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for the NFL’s wild-card weekend (1:08:00).

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Tuesday, and the Bruins’ continued slump (1:00). Then, he chats with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald about the end of Jerod Mayo’s tenure as head coach of the Patriots, Robert Kraft’s record since the end of the Tom Brady era, potential head coach candidates, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Pats, and talk about the Red Sox’s offseason (1:12:30).

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Brian breaks down the news that the Patriots are moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season as head coach, and then discusses the Celtics' loss to the Thunder, including a terrible second half from the C’s (1:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Mayo news, the Pats losing the no. 1 pick in the draft, and Joe Milton III’s debut at quarterback (44:35). Brian ends with some listener calls, before he and producer Jamie offer some final thoughts on a tough Pats season (1:13:45).

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Brian discusses whether the Patriots will actually start Drake Maye on Sunday, with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft on the line, and why they desperately need that pick (1:00). Then, he chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about the Celtics' exciting win over the Timberwolves and Jayson Tatum’s incredible game (18:35). Brian and Jamie end with their Week 18 best bets, the upcoming NFL playoffs, and the College Football Playoff (1:08:15).

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win over the Raptors on Tuesday and the Bruins' loss to the Capitals (1:00). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots as they enter the final week of the regular season, whether Drake Maye will start Sunday, evaluating Jerod Mayo's and Eliot Wolf’s first years, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with a few listener emails about the Pats (1:08:10).

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Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Chargers, Eliot Wolf’s roster building struggles, players’ morale as the team piles up losses, whether or not the Krafts will make any changes with the coaching staff, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie discuss the game some more, and how the Pats got to such a bad place, and where they go from here (32:20). Brian ends with some baseball free agency news, including Teoscar Hernandez signing with the Dodgers, and how that affects the Red Sox’s plans (47:15). 

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Brian discusses the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers on Christmas, and why the team has struggled a bit in December (0:45). Then, he shares his top Boston sports stories of the year, including the Celtics’ title run last season, Drake Maye’s rookie year, and the Red Sox acquiring ace pitcher Garrett Crochet (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 17 (40:30).

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