Boston Sports Pod

A week after the Patriots' historic comeback against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI, Joe and Shawn talk about the emotional ups and downs of the game and the way the game affected them. They touch on the parade, on clown-in-charge Goodell, on the comparisons between this game and the Sox in 04, and on the different Super Bowl victories. 

Joe and Shawn are back after the long holiday break. They review the Pats 2016 season and then preview the Divisional Round. They close with a rant by Joe about Claude Julien and whether Bruins should trade Marchand.

Joe and Shawn discuss the Chris Sale trade to the Red Sox and what the impact on the Sox will be. Then, they look ahead to Monday night with the Patriots and Ravens game. They close with some Bruins.

Joe and Shawn talk Patriots: even though the Pats continue to win, what problems are lurking and what are the long-term chances for the Patriots. 

Joe and Shawn discuss the Patriots loss to the Seahawks. They look at the defensive problems as well as other concerns going forward this season. They close catching up on some Bruins.

In the first half of the show Joe and Shawn talk about what it was like as Red Sox fans to watch the Chicago Cubs win, yes, win the World Series. The second half of the show, they talk about the surprise trade of Jamie Collins and what that means for the Patriots going forward.

Joe and Shawn record the podcast in the same room for the first time on Boston Sports Pod. They open with the Patriots victory over Cleveland and the return of Tom Brady. Before getting into the Red Sox Playoffs, they talk a bit about football rankings and why they have been down. At about 45:00, they get into what's ailing the Red Sox and whether Monday's game will Papi's last.  

Joe and Shawn discuss the Patriots loss to the Bills and what that means. And of course they talk about the return of the GOAT, Tom Brady. At about the half way mark, they shift gears to talk about about the Red Sox, their chances against the Cleveland Indians, and the end of Papi's career. They close with some Bruins talk: #FireClaude!

Red Sox Magic Number is 1: do they have a World Series run in them? (25:00) Patriots demolish Texans but still have a potentially tough Buffalo team to get through with as of yet undisclosed QB. (50:00) Bruins sign Brad Marchand to a long term deal: good or bad? 

Joe and Shawn talk Patriots and Red Sox in this week's episode of the pod. From Garoppolo to Brissett to Joe ranting about Goodell, the first half of the pod focuses on the Patriots. After about the half way mark, the focus turns to the Red Sox and their push for the playoffs.

Joe and Shawn preview the New England Patriots 2016-17 season and make their predictions for each game and the season.

After a long summer break, Joe and Shawn are back in the Big Summer pod. To make up for lost time, this pod is extra long! The first 30 minutes or so covers the main story lines for the Red Sox: pitching and Farrell's future. The next 30 minutes focuses on the off-season moves of the Celtics and Bruins. The remainder is on the Patriots: Deflategate (ugh) and a Brady-less team to start the season.

Joe and Shawn can't leave the Bruins alone but then shift to the Celtics playoffs (11:00). At 25:00, they shift to how April has treated the Red Sox. Then they discuss how Deflategate is like Game of Thrones (49:00). (possible spoilers).

Joe and Shawn start the show with a discussion of the Boston Marathon (08:00) They then shift to the Bruins and what needs to be done and who needs to be fired. (30:00) Celtics are going to the playoffs, facing Atlanta in the first round. In the second half the show, (40:00) they get into the Red Sox and how their season has started off. (1:00:00) Closing with a look at some Patriots offseason moves and then some how end up talking about soccer. Show Notes: Joe and Shawn reacting to the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing: http://www.rockfordcollegeradio.com/the-sports-ethicist-ep-6-boston-marathon-reactions/ Joe's Blog: Title Town: http://titletownboston.sportsblog.com/

Joe and Shawn rate the Patriots off season trades (Chandler Jones, Martellus Bennett) and signings (Chris Long). At 30:00 they switch to the Sox and the disaster that is Pablo Sandoval. At 40:00 it's Bruins and Celtics Playoff scenarios. They close the show with a discussion of (55:00) the Catholic Memorial-Newton North issue. Joe announces his new blog: http://titletownboston.sportsblog.com/

Joe and Shawn discuss the Bruins' trade deadline moves (or lack thereof!) and the short term future. At 22:00 they turn to the Celtics with a more positive view. With Spring Training officially starting, they discuss the Red Sox (42:00) and what their chances are this year. Lastly, they close with some comments on Brady's contract extension (1:02:00).

Joe and Shawn react to the Super Bowl. With the end of the NFL season, they shift to the Celtics (37:00) and the Bruins (45:00). 

Joe and Shawn work through their pain and disappointment after the Patriots lose to Denver in the AFC Championship. Where does this loss rank for us? Who are the zeroes and can we find any heroes? What does the future hold?

This is the 50th episode of the Boston Sports Pod! Joe and Shawn look back at what they have done and why. They also discuss the decade and half of AFC dominance by the Patriots and Brady (09:30). In the second half of the show, they talk about the return of Edelman, the porous 3rd down Pats D, and the victory over the KC (37:00). They close with a look forward to the AFC Championship Game against Denver next week (55:00).

Joe and Shawn kick off the new year with some Bruins and Winter Classic discussion (6:30). Then they get into Manning, the HGH delivery scandal, and the woeful media coverage (20:00). At (44:00) they get into the AFC playoff match-ups and the impact these might have on the Pats. They close (54:00) with a look at the Pats chances in the playoffs. Joe's blog post: http://bostonsportspod.libsyn.com/espns-double-standard-on-display