Brian opens by looking at the best QB and front office combinations in the NFL and what NBA stars the Celtics could target to improve their team (0:00). Then, he goes over some Boston sports questions with 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray. They talk about which Pats running back will have the most rushing yards this year, whether Garrett Crochet will pitch again this season, who the second-best scorer on the C’s will be behind Jayson Tatum, and more (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls (55:55).

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Guest: Joe Murray

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian recaps the first two games of the Red Sox-A’s series and then reacts to the news that the Red Sox’s brand new infielder, Curtis Mead, is headed to the IL with a fractured wrist after less than one full game with the club (0:00). Then, he chats with Yahoo Sports’ Eric Edholm about the youngest Patriots players along the offensive line, the wide receiver corps, and more (21:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina (57:25).

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Guest: Eric Edholm

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s trade that sends rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the news that LeBron James is heading to Philly to join forces with Jaylen Brown, before they look at the Celtics heading into the 2026-27 season and whether they’re still true title contenders (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the MLB trade deadline (1:24:30).

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Guest: Bobby Manning

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Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots as they open up training camp this weekend, their most anticipated games on the schedule, whether Drake Maye is overrated or underrated heading into his third season, the offensive ceiling for this team, and more (0:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing this summer’s sports stories (48:15).

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Guest: Andrew Callahan

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Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s incredible 15-game win streak—which came to an end Wednesday night—and the top reasons for the Sox’s great run (0:00). Then, Brian looks at a few bats the Red Sox could target at the trade deadline and touches on Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation (35:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the win streak (53:00).

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Guest: Kevin Hench

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Brian discusses the Red Sox’s sweep of the Rays coming out of the All-Star break, which extends their winning streak to 13 games in a row (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the World Cup final and the tournament overall before returning to the Sox’s amazing and improbable winning streak (32:45).

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Brian opens by looking at some of the young superstars around MLB and how the Red Sox can find one of their own, either internally or through an acquisition (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots as they get set to start training camp next week, how Drake Maye can build on the incredible season he had last year, Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation, how the Pats will fare with their challenging schedule, and more (12:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Sox, and also talk about the World Cup and the ESPYs (58:30).

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Guest: Chad Graff

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Brian opens by looking at Drake Maye’s upcoming season. Can Maye live up to expectations, and where does he rank on pundits’ lists (0:00)? Then, Brian and Baseball America’s Ian Cundall give out some awards for the Red Sox at the All-Star Break for team MVP, most improved, most disappointing, biggest surprise, and what to expect from the team for the rest of the season (20:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk Celtics and Sox (1:15:00).

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Guest: Ian Cundall

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Brian opens with his Sunday Thoughts after the Red Sox win their ninth straight game and discusses whether they have done enough to be buyers at the trade deadline (0:00). Then, he turns to the Celtics, discussing whether Jayson Tatum can level up his game this coming season and what Celtics fans can expect from Paul George (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the red-hot Sox (44:00).

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Brian opens by discussing Craig Breslow’s job security given that the Red Sox have won 11 of their past 13 games and why some of the moves he made last offseason don’t look as bad as they did earlier in the season (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Jaylen Brown trade, what was going down behind the scenes between Brown and the team, how Jayson Tatum is feeling, and more (22:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Breslow’s job performance (1:12:15).

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Guest: Chad Finn

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Brian looks at the ripple effect of the Jaylen Brown trade, why the front office was ready to move on from him, and which Celtics could benefit from extra minutes next season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the trade, Bill Chisholm’s defensiveness during the Celtics' press conference on Monday, how the CBA motivated the team to make the move, and more (28:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails before hitting on some Patriots notes (58:25).

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Guest: Michael Pina

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