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Legendary Boston sportscasters Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch, along with Boston radio personality Hank Morse, talk Boston sports, present and past! It's the stories they tell!!!
It has been an action packed week in Boston with the Red Sox and Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, Kyrie giving the Celtics' fans the finger, Mo Vaughn throwing out the first pitch opening day at Fenway on Jackie Robinson Day and so much more.....
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It was a huge win at The Masters for Scottie Scheffler, but Tiger Woods came away a winner, too, despite finishing 47th. Bob Lobel talks about turning down CBS for their top sports anchor job that Jim Nance has occupied for more than 30 years. The BAA has banned Russian and Belarusian athlete's from running in The Boston Marathon. Is that too heavy handed? Can the Celtics make a legitimate run at the NBA title? Are you excited about the Red Sox yet? Our Best Foods #OurBestMeatballs Cold Springs RV Corporation
What a day in sports, today! It's opening day for Major League Baseball, it's round one of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National and Tiger Woods is playing, the Frozen Four gets underway tonight at TD Garden, the Boston Marathon has banned runners living in Russia and Belarus, and the Bruins and Celtics are jockeying for playoff position. Oh, did the Patriots really give Brian Hoyer Tom Brady's number 12?
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Slapping has become somewhat of a sport online and on social media, but Will Smith wasn't a very good sport at the Oscars. We discuss!
How are you feeling about the Patriots and Bill Belichick's lack of free agent signings so far? Worried? How about those Celtics!! They have won 24 of their last 29 and are in the hunt for the top spot in the Eastern Conference! Are you back on the Celtics wagon?
Who are you picking to win the men's NCAA national basketball championship? Are Coach K and Duke your sentimental favorites? If you could ride cross country with Rich Pitino, Bobby Knight or Mike Krzyzewski, which one would you choose? @ourbestfoods #OurBestMeatballs @ColdSpringsRV
There were all kinds of roster changes in the NFL this week. How do you feel about Deshaun Watson playing for Cleveland? Would you have wanted him on the Patriots with all his lingering civil lawsuits?
Are you excited about the Red Sox signing All Star Trevor Story? Do you think Xander Bogaerts will get traded? Will he leave as a free agent?
Finally, the Red Sox are honoring Jerry Remy with a patch on their uniform. Should the Red Sox retire his number 2? OurBestFoods OurBestMeatballs Cold Springs RV
Are you upset that Tom Brady came out of retirement? Many New Englanders were very critical! Do you think Kevin Garnett was worthy of having his Celtics jersey retired? Who are you picking to win the NCAA basketball championship? Can you imagine spending over a half million dollars on Brady's last touchdown pass right before he announced he was coming back to play? Our Best Foods
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Are you even paying attention to the baseball lockout or are you more concerned with rising gas and heating oil prices? What do you think of some of the new rules that would most likely be implemented? Bigger bases, pitch clock and a ban on the shift?
Have you noticed the Celtics have won 14 of their last 16? Do you find yourself tuning in to watch Jayson Tatum? Hey, the US Open begins at The Country Club in Brookline in less than 100 days! Congratulations to Bob Kraft on his engagement. I wonder if Kyle Van Noy thinks the Patriots cut him so Mr. Kraft could use the money for the engagement ring? :):)
What a MAJOR LEAGUE disappointment MLB and the players association are! Some regular season games have been cancelled and the two sides can't get their act together on a new collective bargaining agreement. So tone deaf with what is going on in the US and the around the world.
Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch WCVB tell some very funny spring training stories from the Red Sox days in Winter Haven, as well as Fort Myers! We also talked about how sports and politics intertwine with the situation in Ukraine. Finally, Bob continues his on again off again relationship with Siri!! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs Cold Springs RV Corporation
Sports and US Presidents have gone together for a long time! Do you know what sport JFK played at Harvard? I bet Mike Lynch WCVB knows! Ever meet a US President? How about that meatball Juwon Howard, Michigan basketball coach? Should he be fired for hitting an ass't coach at Wisconsin?
Are there any all star games of the major sports worth watching? Happy Birthday, Phil Esposito!! Phil Esposito Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs Cold Springs RV Corporation #LobeyCruiser
The Boston University Men's Ice Hockey team is once again Beanpot champs! How did you like the Super Bowl? What was your favorite ad? Did the right player get the MVP? Can the US ever duplicate what the 1980 men's Olympic hockey team did in Lake Placid? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs Cold Springs RV Corporation
The Beanpot returned after a year off and it will be a battle of the hounds in the final next week with the Terriers facing the Huskies for all the beans! Two great games, last night!
Hey! Are you watching the Olympics? Lynchie is bored to tears, Lobey would rather watch paint dry, but Hank LOVES them! What say you?
It's Super Bowl week. Who you got? Rams? Bengals? Oh, did you hear? Tom Brady isn't ruling out a comeback! That didn't take long!
Who is on your Celtics 75th anniversary roster? Should the Celtics really retire Kevin Garnett's number 5? #OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatballs #ColdSpringsRV
It's official! Tom Brady has retired! He made his announcement on his Instagram account his morning. He DIDN"T, however, thank the New England Patriots organization, Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick or THE FANS!
Bob Lobel thinks he could still end up in San Francisco, Mike Lynch WCVB says Brady thanked the team and the fans two years ago, and Hank Morse thinks he made a HUGE mistake!
Is he really done? He never said the word "retired"!
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David Ortiz is going to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, after he was a first ballot selection. Are you surprised? Clemens, Bonds, Sosa, Schilling and ARod were all denied again. Is Big Papi the most clutch hitter in Red Sox history?
What did you think of the NFL playoffs last weekend? Can the Patriots be a top team with Mac Jones at QB? Does Josh Allen scare you? Is Patrick Mahomes the best in the league right now? What about Tom Brady? Do you think he'll retire? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs Cold Springs RV Corporation
The Patriots playoff run is over. And it ended badly! Do you still have faith in Bill Belichick as the coach and GM? He is 17-17 over two seasons, with one playoff appearance (a loss), since Tom Brady left. Which two teams do you see in the Super Bowl? Who is the top QB in the league? Tom, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers?
BTW, did you ever notice how many insurance commercials there are? What's your favorite?
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It's on to Buffalo for the Patriots for their wildcard playoff game against the Bills. Are you worried about the Pats' chances with a rookie QB, Mac Jones? Bob wants to know if you'd prefer Jimmy Garoppolo or Mac Jones? Hmmm. They did have a chance to keep a pretty good quarterback, but chose to move on. LOL
BTW. Has anyone noticed the surging Boston Bruins? Lobel doesn't care. Lynchie is focused on the Patriots. Hank is obsessed with them right now, even though we're three months from the playoffs. Brad Marchand is a 5/9", 180 pound BEAST! #OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatbals
The New England Patriots are heading back to the playoffs and could still be the number one seed in the AFC! Are you confident in Mac Jones? Can they make a Super Bow run?
The Antonio Brown saga on Sunday was shocking. Has Tom Brady been a great friend to AB or an enabler? Will he get another chance to play in the NFL? BTW, how about that Kristian Wilkerson? #OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatballs
Following the Patriots' second straight lackluster loss, Lobel, Lynchie and Hank ask the questions, WHY? Is rookie QB Mac Jones rattled because Bill Belichick took the ball out of his hands in the win in Buffalo? Is he hurt? Where has JC Jackson disappeared to? What happened to their top ranked defense?
Also, did you see Belichick's post game answer to the "New Year's resolution" question? He handled it well. What about the reporter who asked the question? Was it a stupid question? Why is the media so afraid of Belichick? There were a lot of meatballs to dole out his week. @Ourbestfoods #OurBestMeatballs
The Christmas edition of the podcast features the guys talking about their favorite gifts when they were kids, but before that they discussed the Patriots debacle against the Colts, Bill Belichick apologizing to the media, Tom Brady's meltdowns and Bob Lobel's reindeer suit! Enjoy! Merry Christmas to all!!! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs
Here's an early Christmas gift for sports fans! Legendary Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Bob, Mike and Hank to talk about his new book, "Wish It Lasted Forever: Life With The Larry Bird Celtics"! Dan talked about traveling with the team as a beat writer in the 1980's, the relationships he developed with the players, coaches and front office executives, as well as the difficulty that comes along with the job when things aren't going that well with the team. You'll hear about some never before told stories including how Larry Bird dealt with Dan after he reported on Larry's bar fight during the playoffs in 1985.
The guys also discussed which of the Celtics team they'd like to take with them on a cross country road trip. You might be surprised with some of their answers. Finally, they talked about the Patriots' four remaining regular season games and where they expect them to be after the 17 game regular season wraps up on January 9th.
Bill Belichick told the Buffalo Bills he was going to run the ball down their throats and the Patriots did! Wow! Was the Pats' 14-10 win in Buffalo the most impressive of Belichick's New England career? Are you worried that Mac Jones' ego might be bruised a little after he threw just three passes? Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse off their perspectives on one of the most unusual football games we've seen in a long time! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs
The Patriots have won six straight games. Is it time to think of them as Super Bowl contenders? Is there a team in the AFC that you fear? Mac Jones and his winning pedigree is meshing well with The Hoodie, the great maestro, Bill Belichick. Is this defense the best you've seen in the last 10 years? Wow, JC Jackson is impressive in the secondary and veteran Devin McCourty is playing at a very high level.
Let's talk a little baseball. The Mets just signed all star pitcher, Max Scherzer, to a 3 year, $130 million deal. He's 37. Are the Red Sox days of landing big free agents over, especially since the Fenway Sports Group just bought the Pittsburgh Penguins. Doesn't it now seem like the Sox effectively traded Mookie Betts for Sydney Crosby?
Oh, then there's the story about the time Bob Lobel got kicked out of a NYC bar for taunting! It's true! #Ourbestfoods #Ourbestmeatballs
It's Thanksgiving week and Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse talk about the meaning of high school football on Thanksgiving Day in MA! Mike and Bob also talk about covering high school football for TV and the labor of love that took to get it done. It meant so much to high school kids in MA for decades.
They also talked about the Patriots five game winning streak and their playoff run, where Mac Jones is vs. Tom Brady at the same point in his career AND the debate over Big Papi and ARod for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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The Patriots put the SMac down on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, as in, Mac Jones played his best game as a pro, as the Pats rolled over Baker Mayfield et all, 45-7! The Patriots' rookie QB has coach Bill Belichick looking good again and some people think the Brady vs. Belichick discussion is getting tighter again, what with TB12's Buccaneers dropping their last two games.
The guys also talked about some of the greatest quotes by players, coaches and personalities involved in Boston sports over the years. Remember when Oil Can Boyd thought the Indians played in Cleveland on the ocean? Or when Bill Parcells referred to Terry Glenn as "she"?
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The Patriots are in playoff contention! Is Bill Belichick climbing the hill when it comes to the Brady v. Belichick discussion? Wow! Aaron Rodgers looks like a bit of a donkey because of his lack of transparency about being vaccinated.
Awful story in Danvers about the boys' high school hockey team and allegations of hazing, homophobia, racism and, potentially, sexual assault. We discuss.
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Remembering Jerry Remy! It was a tough week with the passing of the Rem Dawg. Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch WCVB were both close to him and share some nice memories. Lynchie even played against Jerry in high school.
We also talked about the Patriots' big win over the Chargers, putting them into the playoff discussion. Then there are the Celtics, with all of their dysfunction and their 2-5 record. Marcus Smart called out Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum saying they don't want to pass the ball. Is it time for a trade? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs Skillings & Sons, LLC Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything water.
Lobel, Lynchie and Hank pay tribute to the late, great sportscaster Bob Neumeier, who passed away at the age of 70 over the weekend. Neumy was a popular, well respected tv reporter and anchor at WBZ TV, Channel 4, was a radio talk show host on WEEI, called Boston Bruins and Hartford Whalers games on the radio and was a horse racing commentator on NBC. The guys paid tribute with some funny and poignant stories about Neumy, who worked alongside Bob Lobel for two decades.
The guys also talked about the magnificence of Tom Brady, the Patriots big win over the Jets and the Red Sox unlikely run to the American League Championship Series. Rest in peace, Neumy. #OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatballs. #Skillingsandsons Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything Water.
The Patriots were in it until the end against the Cowboys despite a sloppy performance. Bob Lobel thinks rookie quarterback Mac Jones' health is at risk because he gets hit so much! Do you agree? Can the Patriots make the playoffs? If they don't, will it be the end of Bill Belichick?
How 'bout those hammering Red Sox and their grand slam bats? Kike and the boys are making history and they lead Houston 2-1 in the ALCS. Can they get to the World Series? Is Boston still a baseball town, rather than a football town? #Ourbestfoods #Ourbestmeatballs #Skillingsandsons Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything water. www.skillingsandsons.com
The Red Sox are four wins from going to the World Series, AGAIN! They shocked the Yankees, then they beat the Rays in four in the ALDS! Are you as stunned as we are? They've knocked the Patriots from above the fold! Speaking of the Pats, they won ugly against the Texans. Are you psyched about Mac Jones' play? Are you disappointed with where the Pats are after five weeks? The Boston Marathon returned after almost 30 months. Hank has his physical today and wait until you hear what happened to Lynchie's backside! Yikes. Bob didn't really want to think about either one of those guys in the doctor's office and wearing a johnnie! #OurBestFoods #OurBestBurgers #SkilingsAndSons Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything water. skillingsandsons.com
Tom Brady returned to Foxboro and left with a win, but the New England Patriots and Mac Jones played well. Do you feel better about the Pats despite their 1-3 record? How 'bout those Boston Red Sox? They beat the Yankees in the wild card game, but do they stand a chance against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS? Finally, should Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer be fired for his "dancing" indiscretion?
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Lobel, Lynchie and Hank were thrilled to welcome best selling author, Jeff Benedict, back to the podcast for his second visit. Jeff wrote the definitive tome on the New England Patriots, "The Dynasty", giving readers an inside look at the inner workings of the six time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Jeff interviewed Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, and offers never before heard inside stories of the greatest professional sports team since the year 2000. In today's podcast, the guys talk to Jeff about what to expect this week in the lead up to Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a member of the Tampa Buccaneers. They talked about Brady's relationship with Bob Kraft, how Kraft handled Brady's departure and what this week means for Bill Belichick's legacy. This is a riveting show with one of the most insightful authors in sports. @OurBestFoods #OurBestBurgers @Skilllingsandsons Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything water.
So, Mac Jones got his first win! How much does it mean since it is against the Jets? The Red Sox are on fire heading into their weekend series with the Yankees and the Sox are wearing their "City Connect" yellow and blue jerseys because of their seven game winning streak? What do you think? The US faces Europe in the Ryder Cup this weekend. Will you be watching? The Bruins kick off training camp in their quest for Lord Stanley's Cup. Can they win?
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A bit of a controversial show this week as Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse grade New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones' NFL debut in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Dolphins. ONE of the three is a pretty harsh critic. Who do you think it was? The gentleman from Apple Creek, OH? The Harvard grad? Or the chubby guy from Medford?
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We are less than a week away from Mac Jones' first NFL start. Anyone else glad the Patriots didn't give Cam Newton that contract extension everyone was clamoring to give him after three games last year? HOW are the Red Sox still in the playoff hunt? Their wild card lead has GROWN this week with a bunch of guys we've never heard of in the lineup. WOW!
The guys go out on a limb with their weekly NFL picks. Not very scientific and no graphics! Lynchie has a great story about how the Saints ended up scheduling their season opener in Jacksonville because of the after affects of Hurricane Ida.
Bob Lobel gave Hank one of the funniest beat downs you'll ever see. Laugh out loud funny! Mike Lynch WCVB was more subtle in dismissing Hank's Patriots observations. Hank gets that treatment from his wife, so it's nothing new! (Pretty astute observation on Hank's part.) BTW....Hi, it's Hank. I write these blurbs! :):) Our Best Foods #ourbestburgers Skillings & Sons, LLC Well drilling. Well service. Water treatment. Geothermal. Everything water!
The Patriots shocked the sports world and the NFL by cutting QB Cam Newton and named rookie Mac Jones as their starter! Do you think it's the right move? Was the "Covid misunderstanding" last week the final straw? Mike Lynch WCVB has said all along he thought Mac was going to be the guy and Bob Lobel thought Mac would be the starter by week 4 against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers! Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC Well drilling. Well service. Water Treatment. Geothermal. Everything water!
Are the Patriots covering for Cam Newton? Do you really think he was going for a medical appointment outside of New England? Are you disappointed with the so called "misunderstanding"? Hard to believe that's the way it all went down. Now we know he is unvaccinated!
What about the Celtics retiring Kevin Garnett's number 5? Is he deserving?
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On the 50th anniversary of the New England Patriots playing in Foxboro, former Patriots' General Manager, Upton Bell, joined Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse to talk about that first year at then Schaefer Stadium. From the traffic jams and the overflowing toilets, Upton tells great stories about the Patriots beginning in Foxboro! Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC
The Mac Jones vs. Cam Newton debate just got ratcheted up a few notches after the Patriots' win over Washington, 22-13, last night at Gillette Stadium. Do you think Mac is the front runner to start at QB or is Bill Belichick totally committed to Newton? Were you impressed with the new look Pats? What about the faltering Red Sox, who continue to wilt in the summer heat. Are they cooked? Can they still win a wild card berth? Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC
Happy Birthday to Tom Brady! Is TB12's return to Foxboro in October the toughest regular season ticket of all time? Congratulations to the Peabody West Little League All Stars who won the state championship! Lobel, Lynchie and Hank talk about their, so-called, baseball glory days! Watching the Olympics? No? Why? More college athletes are taking advantage of new "name and likeness" opportunities. Some stunning news about a high school quarterback from Texas! @Ourbestfoods #OurBestBurgers @SkillingsandSons #SkillingsandSons
The Boston Red Sox have been an absolute surprise this summer and the guys say "We were wrong about the Sox!" Can the Red Sox keep it up? Happy Birthday to Robert Kraft, who turned 80! Was he as big part of the New England Patriots success as Brady and Belichick? Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch WCVB discuss what will happen to Belichick when Jonathan Kraft takes over the team! Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC
Bob Lobel, Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse talk about big moments they covered, but actually missed seeing! Should the Olympic games be taking place? Do you think the Patriots will honor Tom Brady when he returns to Gillette Stadium with Tampa Bay on October 3rd? Our Best Foods #OurBestBurgers Skillings & Sons, LLC
What is the greatest Boston sports video highlight in memory? Bobby Orr flying through the air? Flutie's "Miracle in Miami?" Carlton Fisk waving the ball foul? Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse pick their favorites! Did you watch the MLB All Star game? Hank is still angry about the penalty kicks that decided the Italy-England soccer game for the Euro 2021 championship! Maybe he just needs some Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs!!! www.skillingsandsons.com
Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse talk to author, talent agent and former ESPN and Fox sports producer Mike Isenberg about his new book with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, "If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics: Stories From The Boston Celtics Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box". Mike was also an intern for Lobel and Mike Lynch refereed his final high school basketball game!
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We're coming up on the Fourth of July and the Red Sox are in FIRST PLACE! Are you shocked? Hey, did everyone see Bob Lobel's lady bug video? :):) The Red Sox honored Dustin Pedroia. Is he the best second baseman in team history? Is he a Hall of Famer? What about the Summer Olympics in Tokyo? Would you go if you could?
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GREAT DEBATES! Lobel, Lynchie and Hank get heated about Major League Baseball's crackdown on pitchers using "sticky stuff" to enhance their grip of the baseball! THEN, they aired their differences about the Supreme Court's ruling that college athletes can receive compensation above their tuition and room and board. The wrapped up the podcast with a review of the US Open golf tournament, won by John Rahm. @OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatballs #MeatballOfTheWeekAward
Is UMass doing the right think by putting up bronze statues to honor Marcus Camby and John Calipari, despite the NCAA vacating their Final Four appearance in 1996 because of violations? What do you think about Major League Baseball clamping down on pitcher's using grip enhancers? Do you think the Bruins should bring back Tuukka Rask? Was he the problem in their playoff loss to the Islanders? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
CAN YOU BELIEVE the Celtics let Kyrie stomp on the Celtics' logo? Do you think Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens were really fired? What did you think about Bob Kraft's new Bentley? Can the Bruins rally and come back against the Islanders? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
The Bruins and Pasta looked like Cup contenders in game one against the Islanders, Jayson Tatum scored 50 AGAIN in a big Celtics win over the Nets and the Red Sox continue to surprise people with their play! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
WOW! "Lefty", Phil Mickelson, was phenomenal at the PGA Championship becoming the oldest player to win a major at nearly 51 years old! Was it his greatest win ever? Hank Morse REALLY ticked off Bob Lobel by calling Brooks Koepka "whiny" and golfers less "user friendly", after Koepka complained about the crowd at the 18th hole at The Ocean Course. Mike Lynch WCVB got kind of annoyed with the chubby kid from Medford, too! 😂🤣😡
They did all agree that the Bruins have a shot at the Stanley Cup and the Celtics will be vacationing soon!
They also talked about Aaron Rodgers, who wants out of Green Bay! Could he end up in Foxboro? Lynchie says "No way!"
The Bruins are in the playoffs and look strong, the Celtics are limping into their "play-in" against Washington and the Red Sox have shocked not only us, but the sports world with their first seven weeks of play. The B's have a lot of heart, but do the Celtics even have a heart beat?
Tom Brady's return to Foxboro in October is going to be an expensive ticket! Better start saving! WHY did the Patriots re-sign Brian Hoyer? Will he be like a player-coach? Lynchie has a GREAT story and theory about why Peter Fuller's horse "Dancer's Image" maybe have been disqualified as the winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1968. FASCINATING!!! @OurBestFoods #OurBesMeatballs #Meatballoftheweekaward
Is Bob Baffert a buffoon trying to make people think he didn't cheat with "Medina Spirit"? Is horse racing once again a dirty sport?
How 'bout the league leading Red Sox? We didn't see this coming after the first month. AND the Bruins. Wow! They look like Stanley Cup contenders. Can they beat the Capitals? What about the disappointing Celtics? Is it time for Brad Stevens to go? Congratulations to the Woo Sox, the Red Sox new Triple A affiliate in Worcester. Some interesting stuff you've probably never heard before!
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Bob Lobel
Mike Lynch WCVB
and
Hank Morse
look at the
New England Patriots
draft and wonder "Will Cam Newton REALLY be the starting quarterback?" after the Pats drafted Mac Jones 15th overall. They also talked about Jayson Tatum's 60 point game and compared it with Larry Bird's! Some Bruins talk, too, now that they've clinched a playoff spot and the
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WHAT will Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots do Thursday in the NFL draft? Do you them to trade up and take a QB? Do you want to see Cam Newton healthy, with a year of the #BelichickWay under his belt?
Also, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry fell on the sword when his #SuperLeague soccer idea tanked, but he hasn't spoken the Boston media in 15 months. WHAT is up with THAT guy?
OH...do you like Mike Lynch WCVB's new haircut? There's a funny story behind it. Of course, as always, we've got Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs
The Boston sports team
Boston Bruins
Boston Red Sox
Boston Celtics
New England Patriots
are actually looking much better than we thought a few weeks ago!! Which has the best chance of winning a championship?
Hank
went to
Fenway Park
for the Red Sox game on Monday and will tell you what that experience was like!
Mike Lynch WCVB
and
Bob Lobel
weigh in on the proposed soccer "Super League"! Some good, never before heard behind the scenes stories involving the
New England Patriots
, too!
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Another piece of the New England Patriots dynasty is done after Julian Edelman announced his retirement. Do you think he is done for good? Will he go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? He didn't have too much to say about Coach Bill Belichick! Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse discuss and debate the merits of a Edelman ever getting into the Hall of Fame! PLUS, the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics are all hot! We also have the Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Is Paul Pierce one of the top 5
Boston Celtics
of all time? Should he have been fired by
ESPN
for his
"live" video? Also, does the "signage" on the field at
Fenway Park
bother you like it does Lobey? Of course
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It's Opening Day at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, yet almost no one can name their starting nine off the top of their heads, including Lobey, Lynchie and Hank. Lynchie came the closest! WHY can't we name them when you have a team worth $3.5 BILLION???? Ridiculous! BTW...did we mention they traded MOOKIE BETTS????
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WHAT is happening with the
Boston Bruins? Team is faltering and 5 players are on the Covid 19 list. The Celtics are hurt, losing and below .500. The Red Sox are....well...we don't know yet. Are the
New England Patriots really the team that gives us the most hope?
Some vaccination stories, some Boston Marathon stories and
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Mike Lynch WCVB
Hank Morse
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the Patriots' spending spree in free agency and whether or not Cam Newton will be the starting quarterback next season after he was re-signed for another year. Will he be a better QB with a full offseason, OTAs, having recovered from Covid 19 and already spending a season learning Bill Belichick's system?
Then the guys paid tribute to Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the former middle weight world boxing champion from Brockton, MA, who passed away suddenly at the age of 66 last weekend. Then they shared some funny stories about their times skiing in the Bob Lobel Ski Classic at Attitash Mountain that benefited the Genesis Foundation. As always, the guys chose their #OurBestFoods #OurBestMeatballs #MeatballOfTheWeekAward!
Who are the best Boston athletes off all time in each sport? The GOATs of the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots? You can choose boxing, the Boston Marathon and any other sport here in Boston. Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse have a great discussion! It's also "National Meatball Day" and we have several to choose from in our Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward!
The guys tackled the Red Sox and all the question marks surrounding the team a month before the season opens! Are you ok with the fact that Boston Red Sox ownership seems to care more about Liverpool FC than our local nine? Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch WCVB are NOT HAPPY. Hank Morse isn't as outraged! What about the Boston Celtics inconsistency? Do Tatum and Brown lack leadership ability? Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Cam Newton says he wants to come back to the Patriots. Is it a good idea? The guys weigh in! WHAT is going on with the Celtics? Is it a Brad Stevens thing? Do you have any interest in watching the Red Sox? Bruins looked great in their outdoor game in Lake Tahoe! Would you like to see basketball played outside? We also talked about Nancy Kerigan, the great Olympic skater and Stoneham, MA, high school grad, who won bronze and silver medals and was attacked by accomplices of Tanya Harding at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit in 1994. Don't forget..... Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
The guys talk the future of the Patriots, the future of the Celtics and Brad Stevens and the bleak future of the Red Sox. Some great stories about things tv bosses have said to Lobey and Lynchie and also what lead to their ousters! Our Best Foods #OurBestMeatballs #Meatballoftheweekaward
The guys talk about Tom Brady and his unprecedented Super Bowl success and debate what it means to Bill Belichick's legacy! He is Mr. Irrelevant right now, but that could be the best thing for the New England Patriots and their fans! Maybe it will light a fire in Bill for next season. Also, the Boston Red Sox traded Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City for someone we've never heard of. WHAT is going on at Fenway? The Celtics aren't that good, but the Boston Bruins look like Stanley Cup contenders! Which of the four Boston teams has the best ownership group? OH...Lynchie will tell you about his new hip, too! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the retirement of Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia after 17 years with the organization. He could be a little crusty, but was a great leader! Do you think he's a Hall of Famer. The guys also talked about some of the most difficult players to interview and some of the best! They also give their Super Bowl predictions and Bob got his Coronavirus vaccination and will tell you all about it! AND, back by popular demand, the Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens not getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame AGAIN! They dissected Schilling's time in Boston, his record in the regular season and playoffs, as well as his battles with the media and Dan Shaughnessy. They talk about WHY he didnt get in and if he ever will. Then they talked about Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going to the Super Bowl to face the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Can they beat Patrick Mahomes and what does Brady's 10th Super Bowl appearance mean for his legacy? What does this mean for Bill Belichick and is there a future head coaching job in New England for Josh McDaniels, the team's offensive coordinator? The guys also pick their Our Best Foods #MeatballOfTheWeekAward!
It's all about the stories in this week's podcast! Lobey has an unbelievably funny story about doing the Celtics with Johnny Most, Lynchie talks about Ted Williams sitting down with him for an interview and Hank tells how John Pesky inadvertently dissed him on the air! It's the stories! Lobey has a funny Clemens/Nipper tale, Lychie has a good Lembeau Field/Bill Parcells moment and Hank talks about being in the same room with Cindy Lauper an Boy George!! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Bill Belichick isn't going to Washington DC to accept the Medal of Freedom. But he was going to until the attack on the Capitol Building. Bob LobelMike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse discuss. They also talked about Washington's QB Taylor Heinicke's break out game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers and the NBA's Covid 19 issues. The Celtics have had three games cancelled. They also choose their Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
The GREAT Upton Bell, former New England Patriots GM and media star, whose father, Bert Bell, was the first NFL commissioner and who owned the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers at one time, joins the guys to talk about the disgraceful Eagles' alleged attempt to tank their season! THIS IS MUST LISTEN if you love football, the NFL and sports in general!! Our Best Foods #OurBestMeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Upton also voiced his support for Cam Newton to return as the quarterback for the Patriots next year and makes his case! He certainly knows a heck of a lot more than we do!!!
The guys talk about the future of Bill Belichick. Will he chase Don Shula's wins record? Will he do it with the Patriots or another team? With trouble in paradise, is a Belichick-Kraft divorce inevitable? Lobey and Lynchie both tell personal stories about their relationships with Robert Kraft. Kraft's business relationships never seem to end well! EVER!! Oh, some talk about the next Patriots QB and, of course, Our Best Foods #OurBestMeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the Patriots and their disappointing season, the Cam Newton experiment, Tom vs. Bill, and why Belichick is always such a sour puss with the media. They also talked about which Boston team will be the next champion and you might be surprised to hear what they think! Also.....the Our Best Foods #OurBestMeatballs #meatballoftheweekaward The meatballs in the field of play were so big this week we needed some Polar Seltzer to wash it down!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the disappointing Patriots and all that has gone on this season, the Brady vs. Belichick debate AND then they tackled the Cleveland Indians plan to change their name. Some heated discussion! Our Best Foods #ourbestmeatballs #MeatballOfTheWeekAward
Hank Morse talks to Bob Hanson, Frank Nash and Howard Stempler from The Massachusetts Independent Fitness Operators group, www.themifo.org, about their efforts to make the public and state and local government officials aware that they operate with the strictest of Covid 19 safety protocols and guidelines and to update them about the facts and myths about fitness facilities and their operation during the pandemic. The MIFO is a non-profit group recently started to educate government officials and the public about how the fitness industry operates, to provide scientific research information about coronavirus testing at their facilities and also to advocate for the industry on a governmental level.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk with New York Times number one best selling author Jeff Benedict about his latest book, "Dynasty", that takes an inside look at the New England Patriots success since the Bill Parcells days. Benedict got inside the walls of Gillette Stadium to get the insight from the three Kings of the Kingdom, Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady! But, can there ever really be three kings? This is one of the most fascinating books ever written about New England and Boston sports history!!!
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Who was the biggest star to leave the Boston sports scene? Was it Orr? Brady? Fisk? Espo? Lynn? Bob Lobel Mike Lynch WCVB and Hank Morse break it down and argue their points.
Oh, the Patriots? Good defense, good special teams, awful quarterback? Is Cam still feeling the effects of Covid 19? Does he just stink? AND the Our Best Foods #meatballoftheweekaward #ourbestmeatballs
The guys talk and pay tribute to Thanksgiving High School football in Massachusetts, the lack of it this year, their careers, some Patriots and Brady/Belichick talk AND the Our Best Foods #meatballoftheweekaward #ourbestmeatballs
The Patriots' playoff hopes are shockingly still alive. WOW! Bill Belichick should be sending the Buffalo Bills a Thanksgiving turkey for the way they lost on that Hail Murray/Mary TD pass by the Cardinals' Kyler Murray! The Bills stole defeat from the jaws of victory!
The guys had a spirited debate about the upcoming baseball Hall of Fame nominations. Will Curt Schilling get in this year? Is he a Hall of Famer? Next, they talked about the Ivy League cancelling their winter sports season. That means no Beanpot tournament! Bummer! AND the popular Our Best Foods #MeatBallOfTheWeekAward sponsored by #OurBestMeatballs #OurBestFoods
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the passing of Celtics great Tommy Heinsohn. Tommy Gun was 86. Lobey enjoyed a lot of company with Tommy and his lady friend Helen and Lynchie as a hysterical story about a benefit game he refereed when Tommy pulled a joke that Red Auerbach didn't find funny! Hank once played a song for Helen at a wedding and talks about Tommy requesting the song with his big voice. They also talked about the Patriots big win, but Lobey wasn't impressed with the Pats or Cam Newton. Then they goes discussed the Red Sox rehiring manager Alex Cora. Two of them don't like the move and one does. AND..they give out their "Our Best Meatballs"
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Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss Bill Belichick and why he is making excuses for why his team is struggling this season. Do Your Job, coach. He has never done this before, but the Patriots haven't struggled like this during his two decades as head coach. The guys introduced their new feature "Meatball of the Week", sponsored by Our Best Foods and Our Best Meatball. Lobey and Hank picked the same "Meatball of the Week", but Lynchie had a different one. Lynchie was also very excited about voting and was wearing multiple "I Voted" stickers. You can see it in our video version of the podcast. Also, WHY does Belichick treat the media so poorly? He was at his worst after Sunday's 24-21 loss in Buffalo and embarrassed a reporter who asked a question everyone knew the answer to. Jim Rice was famous for smoking guys in interviews and Hank talks about the time Rice got him in 1986. Finally, we pay tribute again to the late Travis Roy, the former Boston University hockey player, who died last week at the age of 45, almost exactly 25 years after he suffered a paralyzing injury in his first shift ever for the Terriers.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank get down to business on the Patriots and where they stand after six weeks of play. It's not pretty.
Lobey FINALLY reveals what made him stay at WBZ-TV, Channel 4, in 1986 when CBS sports offered him their lead sports anchor job and why he turned it down! Jim Nancy took the job and has had it ever since. Then, Lynchie told us the real reason why Jimmy Garoppolo was traded to the San Francisco 49'ers. Hank thinks some of the luster is coming off of Bill Belichick, BUT it is still early. Bill has done amazing things before as a coach. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is playing like he's 23, not 43, and had lead Tampa to a 4-2 record, with 18 TD passes and only 4 interceptions! Pretty special stuff we are witnessing with TB12!
Is it time to hit the panic button on the Patriots? Has Tom Brady taken the lead in his competition with Bill Belichick? Did you hear Belichick's shot at Gronk? Who would you have like to have seen play, but didn't get a chance?
The very much alive Bob Lobel, Mike Lynch and Hank Morse tackle it all on this week's podcast!
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Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss the REAL REASON the Patriots and Broncos game was postponed last week. Did the NFL owe Bill Belichick after the fiasco in Kansas City? Speaking of fiascos, are the Red Sox getting ready to rehire Alex Cora as their manager after his one year suspension?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank are still shaking their heads after the Patriots lost to the Chiefs 26-10 in Kansas City in a fashion reminiscent of the early 1980's. Hoyer, Stidham, the coaches.....NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME......with Cam Newton out with the Coronavirus. Should they have even played the game?
The guys also talked about the disappointing Red Sox, the falling NESN ratings, Theo Epstein and the Red Sox ownership group!
Do the Celtics need a new coach after their playoff collapse?
Blaming Ron Roenicke for the Red Sox awful season is like saying it's Dick Albert's fault it snowed. PLEASE!!!????
OK. Where are you on the Brady vs Belichick argument after week three?
Lobie, Lynchie and Hank get after the Red Sox and Celtics for their recent failures. Red Sox' trouble starts at the top. Celtics' trouble is more tangible: they need team leadership and a big man in the middle.
It was a tough loss for the Patriots in Seattle, with Cam Newton stopped at the goal line as the game ended. Meanwhile, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers earned their first win of the season. So, how do you feel about the Cam vs. Tom debate now? Cam Newton did have a great game, but the Patriots lost. Lobey, Lynchie and Hank give their varying opinions about week 2. OH....Lynchie reprised his role as Bill Belichick, doing his best impersonation of "The Hoodie".
Also, can the Celtics brings themselves back to life and beat the Heat for a chance at the NBA championship?
Most fascinating is the story about Bob Lobel being in a hot air balloon crash in Utah! It really happened!
Lobie, Lynchie and Hank talk about Cam Newton's debut with the Patriots and their win over Miami. They also talked about Tom Brady and Gronk's poor performances in their debut with Tampa Bay. Hank also teed off on Bruins' owner Jeremy Jacobs for asking the coaching staff to pass up their playoff bonuses so the money can be used for hockey operations.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss what you have all thought to yourselves: Is it time for news ownership for the Red Sox? They stink, they got rid of Mookie Betts, the best five tool player in Red Sox history, and they have a "no name" lineup? Thankfully, the season is only 60 games. Imagine if they were playing a full 162? They also talked about whether or not the Bruins will re-sign Zdeno Chara, the Celtics quiet playoff run that could see them in the NBA finals, and the two teams competing for the hearts of pro football fans in New England: the Patriots and Buccaneers!!! Lynchie has the schedules out and there are only two conflicts on TV all year. Which team will you watch?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss Cale Makar, the rookie stud defenseman for Colorado, who won the Hobey Baker Award last year playing for the UMass Minutemen in Hockey East. They talked about the Bruins disappointing playoff exit and whether or not Tuukka Rask will be back between the pipes next year. Also, what the heck happened to Mohammed Sanu? The wide receiver was cut by the Patriots and didn't even make it a full year playing for coach Bill Belichick. Oh...did we mention the no-name Red Sox?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the decision to cancel NBA and MLB games as players protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man, in Kinosha, Wisconsin. They talked about how the Red Sox DIDN'T postpone their game against Toronto, AND how the NHL missed an opportunity to support their athletes and didn't cancel their playoff games on Wednesday night. They also talked about the Red Sox history in dealing with racism and their current team situation.
Bob, Mike and Hank discuss Cincinatti Reds' announcer Thom Brennaman's use of a homosexual slur during yesterday's game with the Kansas City Royals when he thought he was off the air. Should he be fired? They also told some weird stories about covering the America's Cup yacht sailing race. Then they discussed Bruins' goalie Tuukka Rask and his decision to opt out of the playoffs after two games against Carolina. Do you believe him? Do you think he will be back wearing a Bruins sweater next season?
Bob, Mike and Hank talk about why the NHL playoffs are the absolute greatest of all four major sports. Did you see the five overtime game between Tampa Bay and Columbus and then the Bruins' double overtime win over the Hurricanes? That's why the NHL playoffs rock. The guys did debate overtime vs the shootout in the NHL playoffs and not everyone is on the same page! They also talked about the "Unknown Comic" of sports, the Boston Red Sox. Who are these guys?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about how the NHL is the lead dog of the four major sports when it coming to returning to play.
The NBA is off to a good start, too, but MLB is struggling and who knows about the NFL?
The guys also talked about who the most famous person they've ever golfed with and Lobey and Lynchie have golf with a couple of big hitters. Listen to find out who!
Legendary Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joined Lobey, Lynchie and Hank to talk about Major League Baseball's opening week of the season. Dan described what it was like covering "Opening Day at Fenway" without fans, socially distancing media, wearing a mask and not being able to hear the PA announcer inside the press box. Fascinating stuff!
The guys talked about the quality of the Red Sox, should MLB even be playing a season and what might happen with the Florida Marlins, who have 17 players infected by Covid19.
They also talked about the New England Patriots now that five players have opted out of playing this season, including star linebacker Dont'a Hightower! Dan also offered his take on college football's attempt to play a season and what he thought of the Ivy League's decision to cancel their fall sports programs!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Mike's new golf driver, the ridiculous amounts of money we'll spend on golf clubs and the changes in them over time. Bob admitted that he just gave his son some of the 100 or so putters he had. Hank hasn't bought new clubs in 26 years, since his honeymoon. Why would he bring clubs on his honeymoon you ask? Good question. He'll tell you!
The guys discussed the Washington Redskins name change and the new sexual harassment allegations lodged against them by 15 women. That is one toxic team right now. The guys also talked about the ongoing attempt for the four major sports to get back into action and which ones have the best chance NOW, especially since the pandemic surged in certain parts of the country!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss the Ivy League's decision to cancel their fall sports season. Was it the right thing to do? What about the other college leagues and conferences? Should they follow suit?
Next, the guys talked about Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic remarks, his subsequent apology and Julian Edelman's offer to take him to the Holocaust Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk a bit about Mike's experience at Phillips Exeter Academy after Bob paid a visit to the Exeter, NH area.
Then the guys debated the merits of Cam Newton as a member of the New England Patriots. Will he start, be a distraction, be a renewed superstar, etc? They also talked about which of the four major sports has the best chance of being successful returning to play as the pandemic wears on.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about major league baseball's plan to reopen and whether or not it is sustainable. They also talk about re-opening the other sports, as well.
Hank is vacationing with his family on the Jersey Shore and is trying to find former Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame goalie, Bernie Parent, the sole reason Philly beat the Bruins in 1984 to win the Stanley Cup!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about whether or not pro sports will start back up in the next month.
They also talked about Lynchie being the batboy on Billy Conigliaro's Swampscott High baseball team. Hank talked about Billy snubbing him for an autograph when he was a kid.
Then the guys talked about weird stuff that happened during their careers, like when Bill Buckner walked off during an interview with Bob. Then Mike and Bob told a few funny stories about things that happened with their cameramen during their time as Boston's two biggest TV sportscasters!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Torii Hunter's accusations about racism at Fenway Park, as well as similar allegations lodged by Adam Jones. The Red Sox came out and confirmed for the first time that the accusations were true! They also talked about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and his admission that the league didn't listen to the players carefully enough when they began taking a knee two seasons ago to protest racism in America. They also talked about the Colin Kaepernick situation and whether or not he will land a job this season in the NFL.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about race in sports and society, in the aftermath of the brutal murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests and riots. Should athletes step up and be more vocal about race and societal issues? Due they have an obligation to do do?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk to Jason Hehir, the brilliant director of "The Last Dance", a ESPN and Netflix 10 part documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls final season together! Jason talked about establishing a relationship with Jordan, building trust, how he approached the three interviews he did with him, how he told the story of the Bulls' final season and what goes into making a 10 part documentary.
Jason also discussed how he was inspired by Lobey and Lynchie to pursue a career in sports journalism. Jason's first interview ever was with Lobey, when he was an 11-year-old sixth grader at the Horace Mann school in Newton. Then, when attending Williams College, he was an intern for Lynchie at Channel 5.
It is a fascinating discussion with one of the most respected and sought after sports documentary directors in the world!
Major League Baseball has a tentative plan to begin playing again, but some of their plans seem a bit odd and possibly undoable. Lobey, Lynchie and Hank gave their thumbs up or thumbs down on MLB's plan. They also talked about the ESPN series "The Last Dance", featuring Michael Jordan's last season with the Chicago Bulls and some surprising things they never knew.
Oh....by the way...if you like horses, there's some horse back riding talk, too. And some gambling, if that is your thing
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Bill Parcell's was once again kept out of the Patriots Hall of Fame. Richard Seymour is the one inductee this year. Does Parcells deserve to be in? Should Bob Kraft put him in?
MLB has a plan to start their season in July, without fans? Is it an arrogant move with the nation suffering through the worst unemployment since the Great Depression? What about all the Covid-19 testing necessary, when many people are denied testing on a daily basis?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talked to the world's most interesting man, Upton Bell, former Patriots General Manager, former Director of Player Personnel for the Baltimore Colts and the son of the NFL's first commissioner, Bert Bell.
Upton was the youngest Director of Player Personnel in NFL history, when he was hired by Don Shula in 1965. Upton talked about how he met Shula, what it was like, how he became Patriots, GM, how Shula feels about Bill Belichick and that time he interviewed President George H. W. Bush......the day the Persian Gulf War started.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the ridiculousness of Bill Parcells not being in the Patriots Hall of Fame. Then, did you notice Tom and Giselle donated 750,000 meals for people in need in Tampa Bay? Other than Jayson Tatum, no other Boston pro athlete has stepped up in a big way to help with Covid-19 relief. Speaking of the Patriots, what did you think of the their second round draft pick, kicker Jason Rohrwaller, and his controversial tattoo? Oh...Lynchie has a great story about how he learned to place kick and it involved a grapevine! TRUE story!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Rob Gronkowski's trade to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Suddenly, Tom Brady and Gronk are no longer in Foxboro! Whose fault is it? Did they both get sick of Bill Belichick? Is New England no longer a destination players want to go? Will you watch Tampa Bay before you watch the Pats?
They also revealed the three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame and debated whom should be the next person elected!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talked about who they would rather drive cross country with: Bill Belichick or Bill Parcells! Interesting reasoning! LOL. Then they talked about who they would vote for to determine the three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame voting. Mixed in the discussion was some talk about hospital johnnies and how Belichick and Jon Bon Jovi became friends. It's also Belichick's birthday today and the 20th anniversary of the Patriots drafting Tom Brady in the sixth round, 199th overall, in the 2000 NFL draft!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Tom Brady's unusual and very open interview with Howard Stern and how he really opened up about some things! Lobey doesn't think TB12 is the best or all time. Lynchie and Hank do! Mike then went on to talk about some behind the scenes stories from when he did a tv show will Bill Parcells on channel 5.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about their social distancing and Bob's progress at Spaulding Rehab in Charlestown!
The guys talked about Bob Kraft and the Patriots going to China to get masks for medical workers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also addressed Jeremy Jacobs lack of help for his concessionaires and game day employees. Then they talked about MLB's plan for a possible season played entirely in Arizona and Tom Brady's "The Players Tribune" piece addressing why he left the Patriots! Stay healthy, friends!
In this episode, Lobey, Lynchie and Hank practice social distancing! Bob is broadcasting from Spaulding Hospital in Charlestown, Mike is at home in Winchester and Hank is down the road in his house in Medford. The guys talk to Bob and get an update on his health condition, talk about what is going on in the world with Covid-19 and then the jump into sports.
First off, they talk about Chris Sale's "Tommy John" surgery and whether or not it was appropriate during the pandemic. Then they talked about the Red Sox potential sign steal penalty from MLB. Next up was Tom Brady and his move to Tampa Bay, Robert Kraft's pending legal situation in Florida and who was to blame for Brady leaving the Patriots. Then they talked about Lynchie's interview with Brady three years ago at the Under Armour store opening and they followed up with talk about WBZ-TV's re-broadcast of Lobey's interview with Bobby Orr, Ted Williams and Larry Bird 27 years ago.
The boys are back!!!! Bob Lobel has been hospitalized with transverse myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal column, which has caused paralysis below the waist. Bob is getting world class care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Today, they recorded the podcast on Skype with Bob in his hospital room, while Mike Lynch and Hank Morse were in their respective homes in Winchester and Medford.
Bob gave his medical update and talked about his whole experience, including the $18,500 Angel Flight from Naples, Florida to Hanscom Airfield and the police escorted ambulance ride to Beth Israel.
As for the rest of the podcast, the guys talked about Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the response of Patriots owner Robert Kraft and how he tried to spin Brady's leaving. They talked about Bill Belichick's role in the whole affair and Kraft's allegiance to Belichick ahead of Brady.
Then, they discussed Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs and how the B's were the last franchise in the NHL to step up and help their hourly employees who work on the game day staff. It's stunning and awful and it doesn't even help the workers right away. There's a contingency.
Finally, they wrapped up talking about how Red Sox ace lefthander Chris Sale is having Tommy John surgery and is out for the season, if there ever is one. They also wondered when he'll have the surgery, considering elective surgeries are being postponed during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank took a look back at last weekend's 40th anniversary of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team winning the gold medal at Lake Placid, NY. Lynchie watched a replay of the "Miracle on Ice" upset with Mike Eruzione in Winthrop last Thursday night. Over the weekend, Eruzione and his teammates were feted at the Vegas Golden Knights' game and then were invited by President Donald Trump to attend his political rally. The team accepted and Eruzione and some others came under fire for putting on red "Keeping America Great" hats. There was a lot of controversy over it swirling on social media and the guys talked about it!
They also talked about Dan Shaughnessy's coverage of the Red Sox in the Boston Globe and the upcoming rulings by MLB and the NFL about the Red Sox cheating scandal and the Patriots video tape violations in Cleveland. Which will be harsher?
Hank also talked about almost getting run over by the zamboni when he was the Bruins' PA announcer last fall!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank take you on quite a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the US Olympic hockey team's gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. AND the boys went big time, with special guest Mike Eruzione, the captain of that legendary hockey team joining them on the podcast!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts and David Price to the LA Dodgers! Did the Sox HAVE to do it? Is Mookie the best five tool player in team history? What about new "interim" manager Ron Roenicke? Do you think he's just keeping the seat warm for an Alex Cora return?
Speaking of Mookie, could he and Tom Brady end up neighbors in Los Angeles? It COULD happen, especially now that the LA Chargers and QB Philip Rivers have officially parted ways! What are the odds TB12 ends up back in Foxboro?
Some great Beanport hockey talk, too, and a few good stories about former BC hockey star and Red Sox manager, "Walpole Joe Morgan"!
Lobey, Lynchey and Hank talk about Super Bowl LIV, the halftime show, the winners and losers. They also talk TOM BRADY!
What message did you take away from his Hulu ad that ran in the Super Bowl. Is he staying with the Patriots or just going to play footballl and not retire?
They also talked about the Red Sox. The equipment truck is heading to Fort Myers for spring training and the Red Sox don't have a manager and now Mookie Betts is gone!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank explore what the heck is going on with MLB's investigation into the Red Sox' alleged cheating in 2018. Will the Red Sox skate because they fired Alex Cora? It's Super Bowl week and all the attention has been on the sudden death of retired LA Lakers' superstar Kobe Bryant after he, his daughter and seven others died in a helicopter crash earlier this week.
Was Kobe one of the top five players in NBA history? The guys discuss his place in history AND in the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. They also talked about the shock when a famous athlete dies suddenly. They also talked about their history covering sports and using helicopters for transportation.
Finally.....Super Bowl LIV in Miami! Are you on Team Lynch or Team Lobel? Mike wants the Kansas City Chiefs and Bob is taking the San Francisco 49ers. Hank is with Bob! What about you?
In this episode it's the great Baseball Hall of Fame debate! Jeter got in, of course, and Curt Schilling got 70 percent. Should be a lock, right? You won't believe what Lobey, Lynchie and Hank have to say about him! What about Manny Ramirez? Will he EVER get in?
There's also the story about Lobey's fifth grade crush, Lynchie's Harvard baseball team extending games for meal money and Hank's true story about what Manny did when he met two elderly Ursaline nuns! Oh, some Jimmy Garoppolo talk, too!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank do a deep dive on the firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora on the heals of Baseball Commisioner Rob Manfred's report implicating Cora in the Houston Astros video cheating scandal from 2017. MLB is also investigation the 2018 World Series Champion Red Sox for using video to cheat to steal the catcher's pitching signs.
Were all the teams cheating? What will Cora's ultimate punishment be? Were the Astros punished sufficiently? Is this Red Sox scandal bigger than the Patriots' "Spygate" in 2007?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss and debate all the scenarios!
What is your wish for the Boston sports scene in 2020? Lobey, Lynchie and Hank discuss theirs. Also, is it the end of the line for Tom Brady as a New England Patriot? Is the dynasty over in Foxboro?
What about those so called "cheating" Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora? He's been tied to two cheating scandals now!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank open the new year with their thoughts on that rotten stinker of a Patriots loss to the Dolphins, 27-24, last Sunday! What was that? Bob thinks it might be the day the music died for this Pats dynasty! Mike says "Not so fast. These are the Patriots!' It wasn't a great week all around for owner Robert Kraft, where prosecutors in Florida are now talking about charging him with a felony for last night's involvement in a Jupiter, Florida sex sting operation. This, after a low court had already ruled any video evidence was wrongfully obtained and wasn't admissible in court.
They also talked about what the best sports story of the past decade was and there were a number of them tossed around.
Lynchie also saluted Boston College hockey coach Jerry York for his recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and then the Lynchie, Lobey and Hank talked about what great college hockey coaches the city of Boston has been fortunate to have running the local programs!
Happy New Year!
Lobey, Lynchey and Hank talk Patriots, Tom Brady, the upcoming playoffs and their favorite Christmas gifts as kids. Oh, Lobey bougnt the boys gifts, too!
In this episode, Lobey, Lynchie and Hank go all in on the Patriots! After the recent "Spygate2" scandal, is it "strike three your out?" for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick? Mike thinks punishment is coming soon. Bob thinks this is way overblown and the Patriots should be more concerned with the play of Tom Brady! Hank thinks the league MUST do something with owner Robert Kraft and/or Bill Belichick. How can they not? Kraft has never been punished after his indiscretion from a year ago!
Also, who would you rather have as your quarterback heading into the playoffs? Lamar Jackson or Tom Brady? You'll be shocked by what Lobey, Lynchie and Hank have to say!
On their 10th podcast, Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the Patriots' Spygate 2, right out of the gate. HOW could this happen again? Was it a mistake, arrogance or a combination of both. THEN, they talk about the NFL officiating that still affects the outcomes of games. Like the Patriots games. Lynchie says the league will have to fix it AGAIN. Hank is s conspiracy theorist and doesn't think the league cares. All they wan't is for the masses to be talking about the NFL!
Mike told a funny story about an interview with former Patriots' coach with Ron Meyer and how he accidentally got a big scoop.....that wasn't really a scoop. You'll have to listen. Bob then talked about chasing Meyer in a cab. The guys had some good Natalie Jacobson talk about when she and Mike were part of the legendary channel 5 newscast. Oh.....ever wonder how Bob came up with the phrase "Why can't we get players like that?" You'll find out! Lastly, the guys pay tribute to Pete Frates, the former Boston College baseball star who died this week after a courageous battle with ALS. Pete raised hundreds of millions of dollars for ALS research and is a real hero!
In this episode, the "Three Stooges" are all over the map! Literally! Lynchie was at his house in Winchester, Hank was in Medford and Lobey was at an undisclosed WARM location with palm trees and no shoveling required! Bob thinks Tom Brady isn't very grateful for what he has and he's sick of Gronk's act. Lynchie still thinks the Patriots can handle the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs and doesn't think there is anything wrong with Brady yelling and screaming at his teammates. He says Larry Bird used to do the same thing! Hank wants to know what the NHL and NBA need to do to make their regular season games more exciting! BTW, Lynchie showed us around his basement full of memorabilia (We were Skyping). Find out what he's got down there! We had to end the podcast when Lobey's guests arrived. We think it's the maid service and the pool boy, but he says it was friends dropping some Fedex packages! Hope they weren't from Robert Parish!
Happy Thanksgiving! Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the Harvard-Yale game that was interrupted by a climate change protest AND the year Lynchie kicked the game winning field goal in "The Game"! They also talked about Thanksgiving Day high school football games, the difference between high school football in Ohio and Massachusetts and how Lynchie ended up playing football at Swampscott High! Lobey wasn't exactly Stephen Gostkowski when he was a JV kicker in Apple Creek and actually had more in common with Charlie Brown. The guys talked about how much their high school coaches meant to them and Hank mentioned that even as adults you can NEVER call them by their first names! Oh......find out what Lobey and Lynchie's favorite kinds of pies are! HINT: neither's favorite is pumpkin pie!
Is Red Sox manager Alex Cora a cheater? Lynchie says "NO"! Lobey says get ride of video feed in the dugout!
Will Colin Kaepernick be back in the NFL? Hey, Don Cherry is back! Where will Tom Brady be playing next year? Ever hear about the time Bob called Hank when he was in high school? Get Lychie's take on the MIAA and why they are like they are! Bob ran a marathon you know! You'll never guess how he did it! The boys also come up with their favorite quotes from Boston coaches! Some beauties in there from Pitino and Parcells! Good story about a Mike Milbury verbal explosion, too!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about the firing of hockey legend and former Bruins' coach Don Cherry from "Hockey Night in Canada"! Grapes has been squished after igniting a verbal storm because of comments he made about immigrants and their so-called lack of support for Canadian troops! Hank talks about the time Cherry wished his Dad a "Happy Birthday" and then the guys talked about the tension that existed between former Bruins GM Harry Sinden and Cherry when he was the coach between 1974 and 1979. Then, they talk Patriots and are the Baltimore Ravens the Pats' kryptonite? Bob is thoroughly disinterested in the streaking Boston Celtics! Why? He'll tell you! There's a good debate about what the Red Sox should do with Mookie Betts! Lynchie and Bob go at it over the shift in baseball and Hank's on Lynchie's side on this one! Then...finally......Bob tells the story about the time he was on "Cheers"! You'll find out something you never knew about Mrs. Lobel's boy, Bob!
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Dwight Evans being added to the Baseball Hall of Fame Modern Era Committee ballot for consideration. He has some astounding numbers when you look a the 1980's decade. They also talked about Nomar Garciaparra and his transition from popular, young superstar to disgruntled egomaniac. Lynch has a story about some of Nomar's ugly behavior! There is also quite a story about why Manny Ramirez once missed a game and Hank tells a story about Curt Schilling, as told to him by Bill Monbouquette!
They also talked about the Patriots' loss to the Ravens, which team remaining on their schedule can still beat them and how much of the loss was Tom Brady's fault.
Did you know Lobey and Lynchie were also Hollywood actors? Yes they were.They'll tell you that story and a little tease about a big time Bob Lobel golf experience involving Jack Nicklaus!
Lobey, Lynch and Hank - Bob Lobel, Mike Lynch and Hank Morse tackle who the best free agent signing in Boston history was: Adam Vinatieri or David Ortiz? Lobey tells a hysterical story about Vinatieri almost destroying the WBZ-TV "Sports Final" studio. Who was more important to their franchise - Red Auerbach, Bill Belicheck or Theo Epstein? Lynchie talked about asking a man in Disney World to take a family picture and the guy turned out to be Cal Ripken. Lobey details a ride he took from Cape Cod to Boston with Bobby Orr and Carlton Fisk. Hank talks about running into Early Weaver in Cooperstown, NY, and they had a common friend: Dan Shaughnessy, who dated Earl's step daughter. OH, and who is left on the Patriots' schedule that can beat them?
Lobey, Lynchie and Hank talk about Bob's youth in Apple Creek, Ohio, the son of two nurses. Then the three debate whether Tom Brady or Bill Belichick are most responsible for the Patriots' success. Hank disagrees with Bob and Mike. Lynchie talks about interviewing Belicheck before this week's Monday Night Football game. Lobey discusses the famous incident with Bill Buckner when he walked off during an interview. Lynchie remembers back to when Roger Clemens complained about the Red Sox team having to carry their own luggage.
Lynchie scooped the Boston media market with his interview of Carl Yastrzemski, when Yaz's grandson Michael and his San Francisco Giants were in town to play the Red Sox. He talks about sitting down with the Sox Hall of Famer. They also waded back to the shocking Patriots' run up to the 1986 Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears. Hank asks Lobey and Lynchie about Red Sox fired President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski. They also talked about FOBIBI - Fear Off Bill Belichick in press conferences!
Bob Lobel and Mike Lynch have seen and covered more sports than anyone in Boston history as the city's top TV sports anchors since the early 1980's. Hank Morse grew up watching both of them and has spent over 30 years in Boston radio. The three of them have seen it all, from Larry Bird's first Celtics championship in 1981, the Red Sox heartbreaking World Series loss to the NY Mets in 1986, the Patriots rise from doormat to the most admired NFL franchise and the Bruins run from Ray Bourque to Patrice Bergeron and their Stanley Cup championship in 2011.