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Patriots fans are creating Mac Jones hype songs. Adam Jones thinks Zappe is better than Mac Jones. Marshawn Lynch should have it’s own Manning-cast.

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(00:00) Around the NFL: Week 7

(11:24) New articles from Fred and Rich CLICK CLICK CLICK! Plus, running, bow-hunting and eating bears.

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(00:00) Pauly D is coming to Boston - Fred and Rich are strongly considering attending. Ada Jones would still start Zappe. Listeners weigh in.

(16:07) ESPN’s Mike Reiss joins Toucher & Rich and shares his key takeaways from the Patriots’ loss on Monday Night Football.

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(00:00) Bob Socci is the voice of the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub Patriots Radio Network. He joins Toucher & Rich to share his thoughts on last night’s loss to the Bears.

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(00:00) James Corden admits to ‘rude’ remarks at a New York restaurant.

(13:38) The Bruins and their surprising start of the 2022-23 season.

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(00:00) We kick off the morning with the bathrooms smelling like gas. Should we be alarmed? 

(21:42) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:Bill Belichick’s press conference big takeaway: Does Bill know what ‘hypothetical’ means? Plus, there are more questions than answers down in Foxborough.

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(0:00) Does Belichick still believe in Mac Jones?

(8:31) Callers give their takes.

(20:26) Do the players know anything more than we do?

(29:46) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take calls.

(00:00) Billy Jaffe from NESN joins Toucher & Rich to talk Bruins hockey!

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(0:00) What went wrong with the Patriots last night?

(13:58) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers.

(24:17) Reacting to Belichick’s postgame comments.

(33:10) Are you surprised Belichick played both Quarterbacks?

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(00:00) 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment and shares his thoughts on the Patriots, their loss to the Bears and the cluster of a situation at quarterback.

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(00:00) Stephen A. Smith is an ass man. Always, always ass.

(19:29) Fred, Rich and Adam Jones continue to take calls and share their thoughts on last night’s 33-14 loss to the Bears. 

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(0:00) Opening takes from the Patriots game last night.

(12:45) The callers react to the Patriot's week 7 performance. 

(23:06) Was Patricia calling better plays specifically for Zappe? 

(34:28) Callers weigh in.

(00:00) Who’s the spooooooookiest member of the Sports Hub/T&R universe

(26:22) Daylight savings time is coming to an end next week. Plus, Patriots-Jets preview.

(00:00) “Candy & costumes - How can you beat that?!”

(13:21) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:The return of the nose! Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand makes his season debut with two goals and an assist. Krejci is out with an upper body injury. ‘1999’ by Prince was released 40 years ago. The Tom Brady misery tour keeps rolling! Ravens run away from Bucs with a 27-22 win on Thursday Night Football.

(00:00) The seductive voice of Al Cole.

(17:44) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:A very salty Bill Belichick spoke to the press yesterday morning. Mac Jones will reportedly be the starter against the New York Jets. Bedard vented his frustrations with the Patriots’ handling of the QB position.

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(0:00) Is Belichick completely done with Mac Jones?

(13:07) Callers weigh in. 

(23:51) Reacting to Belichick’s comments.

(34:13) Did Zappe almost win the starting QB job?

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers.

(11:30) The callers give their takes.

(24:28) Thoughts on Mazzulla and Williams getting ejected.

(33:29) Mazz’ Tiers.

(00:00) Albert Breer from the MMQB joins Toucher & Rich and talks about the Patriots and their QB situation, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and much more!

(12:30) Mac is the starting QB… for now.

(29:43) Tampa Bay are 3-5.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray get the caller's takes. 

(10:30) Is there an issue with the Patriot's fan base?

(20:48) Reacting to Mac’s comments.

(29:26) Mike Lombardi’s comments on Mac Jones.

(00:00) Jerry Thornton from Barstool Sports joins Toucher & Rich to share his thoughts on the state of the New England Patriots

(22:05) UPROXX ranks the best Weezer songs. Rachel Nichols addresses Maria Taylor controversy, ESPN departure

(34:23) THE STACK

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray get the caller's reactions.

(9:34) Callers weigh in.

(20:37) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program.

(32:45) The Final Word.

(00:00) Russell Wilson is the Ned Flanders of the NFL.

(17:27) Dave Richard joins Toucher & Rich to get you ready for Week 8!

(33:36) A listener calls in regarding something said towards the end of yesterday’s show.

(00:00) Around the NFL: Week 8

(24:04) Halloween weekend was filled with ghouls, goblins and forgotten credit cards at drinking establishments. Plus, buying a cow to slaughter vs. buying meat at the grocery store and the new House Party movie and much more!

(00:00) Fred finally sat down and watched Cobra, starring Sylvester Stallone.

(17:55) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Belichick passed George Halas for second place on the NFL's career victories list. The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets for the 13th straight time, 22-17.

(00:00) Ian Eagle joins Toucher & Rich to preview Patriots-Jets.

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(00:00) Mike Reiss is a national NFL Reporter Covering The Patriots for ESPN and joins Toucher and Rich to share his takeaways.

(16:01) Grant William does his entire post-game press conference in a Batman costume.

(28:16) Fred shares his thoughts on the Jets, which angers a caller.

(0:00) The program gets the caller's reactions on Agenda Free Friday. 

(12:32) Bob Socci discusses the Patriots heading into week 8. 

(24:06) Callers weigh in.

(33:27) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take Agenda Free Friday calls.

(0:00) Opening takes on Agenda Free Friday. 

(12:25) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers.

(24:24) Thoughts on the Bruins win and their recent trade.

(32:55) Can Belichick get the most out of his Quarterbacks?

(00:00) Bob Socci is the voice of the New England Patriots on the Sports Hub Patriots Network - He joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment.

(18:18) Ayla Brown from Country 102.5 has Lebron James’ digits.

(27:52) THE STACK:Kyrie Irving boosts antisemitic on twitter, and gets grilled by the press.

(0:00) Chris Gasper joins the program on Agenda Free Friday.

(10:46) Thoughts on Tom Brady and his recent struggle. 

(21:33) Mac is now dealing with toe numbness.

(29:14) Patriots V.S. Jets thoughts.

(0:00) Reacting to Mac’s numb toes.

(12:59) Reflecting on Socci’s comments today.

(22:05) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program before heading into the weekend.

(36:10) The Final Word.

(0:00) Bedard, Felger, and Mazz take to the callers.

(11:52) 10 Questions with Greg Bedard.

(24:11) Callers weigh in.

(32:33) Do the Kraft's believe in Mac Jones?

(0:00) Resetting Greg Bedard's comments.

(9:46) Callers give their takes.

(20:20) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program.

(34:50) The Final Word.

(0:00) Ime Udoka news.

(12:14) Bill Belichick thoughts.

(22:16) Felger, Mazz, and Murray go to the callers.

(30:00) Caller's reactions.

(00:00) Courtside fans protest Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitic comments in Nets-Pacers game

(17:29) 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment. Fred couldn’t find the snack room in the new building.

(00:00) The Ringer’s ‘Ten Pro Wrestling Matches That Look Like Horror Movies’. Does Judd Nelson still get royalties from his movies from the 80’s. Fred’s enjoyment of going to the airport is dwindling. Plus more!

(13:55) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:The NFL trade deadline is today - Will it be a busy one for the Patriots? Bill Belichick had a problem with Phil Perry’s questions. Mac Jones' pick-six, that was called back, wasn’t his fault after all? The Patriots are favored 5 ½ over the Colts. Monday Night Football - The Cleveland Browns end their four-game losing streak with a 32-13 blowout of the Bengals.

(00:00) Joe Murray is filling in for Wallach today. No one on the show has been sleeping well. 

(20:07) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:The Penguins blew a 3-goal lead to the Bruins. Kyrie Irving continues to be a total idiot.

(0:00) Bedard joins the program and gives his opening takes.

(12:09) The callers react. 

(24:55) Three up, three down with Greg Bedard. 

(34:18) Zach Wilson or Mac Jones?

(00:00) Chris Forsberg covers the Boston Celtics and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Celtics, Ime Udoka, Kyrie Irving and much more!

(20:22) Fred thinks the New England Patriots are the definition of mediocre.

(32:26) THE STACK

(00:00) The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to hire Celtics’ Ime Udoka as their head coach after Steve Nash firing. How is Kyrie Irving still allowed to play?

(19:50) Sam Quinn is a NBA Writer for CBSSports.com and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about Kyrie Irving, Ime Udoka’s possible return to Brooklyn and much more.

(36:59) We debut ‘What’s In Your Sack?’ with Joe Murray tomorrow.

(00:00) Billy Jaffe from NESN joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Boston Bruins and their red-hot start, Krecji heading to IR, Charlie McAvoy being cleared for full practice with the team, plus more.

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(00:00) Don’t do drugs and join a gang… GO ROLLERBLADING!

(19:00) The NFL trade deadline was very active… except for the Patriots. The sound-proofing in our new station is SO GOOD!

(00:00) Armpits of America: Horny ghosts and gassy defendants

(18:26) Gervais points out James Corden repeating his joke 'word for word' on 'The Late Late Show'.

(27:55) Happy birthday, Wallach!

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on the World Series “no-hitter.”

(12:44) Callers share their opinion. 

(23:12) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program.

(36:36) The Final Word.

(0:00) Thoughts on Celtics OT loss.

(11:59) Kyrie Irving refuses to apologize during a media interview.

(26:23) Felger, Mazz, and Murray hear the caller's takes. 

(32:18) Will Udoka turn the nets around?

(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are the Bankroll Boys and they join Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment.

(16:30) Bets and predictions for NFL week 8, the World Series and more!

(00:00) The debut of “What’s In Joe Sack?"

(16:58) Dave Richard from CBSSports.com joins Toucher & Rich to get you (Fred) ready for week 8 action!

(33:43) Rich has been trying to get Pauly D on the show with no luck.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers.

(12:16) How should teams beat the Patriots?

(21:26) Mac Jones Stats.

(28:13) Callers React.

(00:00) Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics and joins Toucher & Rich to talk basketball, Kyrie Irving and much more.

(34:53) THE STACK

(00:00) Fred rented BROS for the low low price of $19.99. Could Pauly D from Jersey Shore join 

(19:19) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:The Bruins might not lose another game. Boston beat the New York Rangers, 5-2. Wallach returns and shares some insight on the Celtics and their reaction to Ime Udoka possibly joining the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, World Series: Houston takes lead with a nail-biting Game 5 win.

(00:00) Albert Breer from the MMQB.com joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly hour-long segment in-studio. Bezos and Jay-Z are interested in purchasing the Washington Commanders.

(15:02) How’s Mac’s ankle holding up?

(26:39) Another addition of Fred’s Musing today on 985thesportshub.com. Could Mark Davis fire Josh McDaniels by the end of the year?

(0:00) World Series no-hitter thoughts.

(12:11) Callers weigh in. 

(24:59) Will more people watch the World Series or the TNF game?

(35:14) Mazz’ Tiers

(00:00) Jim Irsay Fill In the Blank

(16:21) The Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games. Irving apologizes soon after that.

(37:06) A new addition of 'Fred’s Musings'

(00:00) Rich forgot food for today’s debut of “What’s In Joe Murray’s Sack” back home, so young Nicholas left to pick it up.

(20:03) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:Boston Celtics drop another close game against Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 114-113. Kyrie Irving says he take responsibility for his posts and the impact on Jewish community

What’s In Joe’s Sack?

Hot shot Jon Wallach

THE STACK

(0:00) Opening takes on Agenda Free Friday. 

(12:22) Reflecting on the Bruins game.

(25:14) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take to the callers.

(34:15) Baseball isn’t dead!

(0:00) Resetting thoughts on Mitchell Miller.

(10:39) Callers give their thoughts.

(21:54) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program before heading into the weekend.

(35:22) The Final Word.

(0:00) Chris Gasper joins the program on Agenda Free Friday.

(12:48) Felger, Mazz, and Murray take Agenda Free Friday calls.

(21:39) Reflecting on Don Sweeney's comments on Mitchell Miller.

(35:30) Patriots V.S. Colts thoughts.

(00:00) Adam Jones & Mike Lockhart filling in for Fred & Rich today.

(15:47) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts, 26-3. The Boston Bruins cut ties with Mitchell Miller after outcry.

(0:00) Callers weigh in. 

(10:02) Bob Socci discusses the Patriots heading into week 9. 

(19:24) Continuing our thoughts on Mitchell Miller.

(29:33) Looking closer at the Patriot's week 9 game.

(0:00) Bedard joins the program and gives his thoughts on the Patriots v.s. Colts film.

(11:46) Bedard, Felger, and Mazz take to the callers. 

(25:41) Three up, three down with Greg Bedard. 

(34:44) Thoughts on Mac Jones.

(00:00) Jim Irsay press conference on the firing of coach Frank Reich and quickly hiring Jeff Saturday.

(21:20) Quick segment on the Patriots, Cole Strange, Josh Allen’s injury and much more!

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(00:00) Jim Irsay hires Jeff Saturday less than 24 hours after he fired coach Frank Reich.

(12:20) Patriots-Colts was a total snooze-fest.

(29:36) Ted Johnson can’t get enough Avatar. Ted & Fred Movie Adventure.

(0:00) Thoughts on the Celtics and Kyrie Irving.

(13:04) Bruins and Mitchell Miller minute. 

(25:23) Red Sox and the selling of Liverpool soccer club.

(32:57) Caller's reactions.

(00:00) Wallach is back from traveling to call the Celtics in Memphis, but we’ll be MIA again next week for a Celtics road trip. Zolak calls with a solution.. 

(20:41) Adam Jones produced a song for Wallach.

(25:56) Mark Daniels from Masslive.com joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Patriots.

(0:00) Reflecting on Belichick's comments V.S. the Colts. 

(12:40) Callers give their takes. 

(22:26) Final thoughts, calls, and emails from the program.

(34:16) The Final Word.

(00:00) Armpits of America: Woman calls 911 to report ‘pink meat’ at a barbecue restaurant & Burglar gets trapped in escape room business, calls police.

(19:43) Mike Gorman joins Toucher & Rich

(35:19) Election Day has passed and we relive some memorable candidates.

(00:00) Rich is gonna miss all the political ads.

(14:38) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:Bill Belichick says the Colts were ‘for sure’ calling out Patriots plays.

(00:00) Billy Jaffe joins Toucher & Rich to talk Bruins hockey.

(17:52) Steven Tyler talks ‘Pink’ on the Joe Rogan Experience.

(31:04) THE STACK

(00:00) Fred Toucher has returned in-studio. Lockhart and Ted Johnson are filling in for Rich and Wallach.

(18:01) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:Jayson Tatum scores 39 points to lead the Celtics to a 109-106 win over the Grizzlies. Fred shares his thoughts on the Mitchell Miller situation. Plus, Bruins pull off a gutsy 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden last night.

In the 4th and final hour of Felger and Mazz, listeners called in to voice their Celtics concerns and predictions for the Patriots/Chiefs game coming up on Sunday. Also, in this hour, you can catch The Final Word. 

On this Episode: Fred is going on vacation and isn't happy.  Could Isaiah Thomas come back to the Celtics next season?  Dale Arnold spoke to Connor Mcgregor and it didn't go great.  Charlotte Wilder Discusses seeing James Dolan in Concert.