(00:00) BOB SOCCI is the voice of the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub Patriots Radio Network. Bob joins the show for his weekly segment, sharing his takeaways of the Patriots and much more!

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(00:00) AROUND THE NFL: Fred, Hardy and Wallach go around the league to showcase some highlights (and lowlights) from NFC championship!

(16:12.74) Sizing up the Patriots to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 

(31:49.68) Fred was no fan of Tony Romo, the CBS broadcast, Bert Kreischer and helicopters.

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(00:00) Terry Pegula and Brandon Beane discuss the future of the Bills organization during a press conference yesterday…. It didn’t go well.

(17:24.31) RYAN JOHNSTON is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey!

(29:48.83) BREAKING: Fred Diagnosed with sleep apnea, but refuses to do the CPAP

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(00:00)(13:32) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show. What went wrong for the Patriots against Buffalo that led to the Pats blowing a 21-point lead? Plus, Phil previews the Week 16 Sunday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Ravens.

(32:17) THE STACK!

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(00:00) Toucher & Hardy go through Pollstar's list of the biggest grossing touring artists this century. Hardy asks the panel, "Did Mike Reiss attend the particular artists' concert?" 

(20:24) DAVE RICHARD is the Fantasy Football Guru for CBSSports.com - He joins the show to help get your team ready for the playoffs!

(35:01) Hardy reports on an online data breach from PornHub and segues to top searches on the site by state.

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(00:00) Around the NFL: Week 16 Preview with Kendra Middleton.

(18:22) Dan Roche, from WBZ, joins Toucher & Hardy just before the guys go off for Christmas break.

(34:22) Brad Stevens spoke yesterday at Celtics' practice and provided an injury update to Jayson Tatum. Plus, Kendra dismisses the Giannis-to-Boston rumors.

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(00:00) Toucher, Hardy & Kendra Middleton - in for Wallach - begin the show exchanging pleasantries about vacation days for the producers on the show. Fred shares his experience at Zoey's first basketball game, strip club talk and more!

(23:37) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT - Mike McDaniel benches Tua Tagovailoa for the rest of the season.

(36:52) Kendra projects the value of Tua and Kyler Murray on the trade market.

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(00:00) Michael Pitt, Executive Director of the Peter Frates Family Foundation, joins Toucher & Hardy to discuss the "Polar Plunge Challenge" incentive and how to donate for ALS research.

(16:16) The Email Bit

(31:04) THE STACK!

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(00:00) CHRIS FORSBERG covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins the show to share his thoughts on the Celtics. The guys go from a TLC reference to inquiring about a 90's music cruise that Hardy will be attending in a few months.

(16:30) CHRIS FORSBERG breaks down the Knicks-Spurs NBA Cup matchup. He pivots to his concerns with this year's Celtics team. Plus, Giannis trade speculation/rumors are addressed.

(35:09) Today is a getaway for Jon Wallach. Toucher & Hardy rejoice as they notice they have no Christmas or Hanukkah present for him on his last day before the holidays.

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(00:00) Toucher, Hardy & Wallach begin the show by accepting early Christmas presents. A Guy III cassette gifted to Wallach by Producer, Adam-12 triggers the discussion of 1991 musical hits.

(23:18) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bruins top the Mammoth last night with a (4-1) win to open up their 5-game homestand. Morgan Geekie scores 2 goals in the victory.

(32:17) The Knicks beat the Spurs (124-113) to win the 2025 NBA Cup. Shenanigans during the trophy presentation ensued. Plus, Mack Hollins spoke postgame after loss to Bills.

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(00:00) Toucher, Hardy & Wallach begin hour #2 analyze Rolling Stone's Top 15 Best TV Shows of 2025. Fred goes off on a cigar tangent rant. 

(21:50) Giana Han, from the Baltimore Banner joins Toucher & Hardy to preview the upcoming Sunday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Ravens.

(35:14) Fred will travel to Peabody this evening to accompany his daughter on her first high school basketball game of the season.

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(00:00) RYAN JOHNSTON is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey!

(15:51.40) The Email Bit!

(31:55.26) THE STACK

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(18:58.78) MARK DANIELS covers the New England Patriots for MassLive.com and joins Toucher & Hardy to share his thoughts on their loss against the Buffalo Bills.

(31:55.62) Did we discover the root to everything that might be wrong with Fred?

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(00:00) The fire alarm is going off in the building, with flashing lights like we’re in a disco or something. Fred is not a fan. Also… HEATED RIVALRY! 🔥The gay hit that’s sweeping the nation!

(21:17.01)(34:31.01)WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Celtics pulled away after a tight first quarter to beat the Pacers 119-104 on Wednesday night, improving to 27-16. Drake Maye spoke to the press yesterday, which led Fred to joke that the Patriots QB might be hanging out with Nick after hearing the way he talks. Amon-Ra St. Brown blasts all the criticism of Drew Petzing Lions hire and says most fans don't know 'Ball'

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(00:00) We discuss dangerous toys to watch out for this holiday season… We also discuss the band, Dangerous Toys!

(15:58.27) MIKE DUSSAULT from Patriots.com joins Toucher & Hardy to share his thoughts on the Patriots loss to the Bills.

(32:31.07) Who’s a better team as of now: Bills or Patriots?

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(00:00) Fred returns and has some thoughts on Wallach’s cookies, the Patriots, eating too much steak and more!

(20:42.31)(32:58.20) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT

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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. Bob joins the show for his weekly segment, sharing his takeaways of the Patriots and much more!

(18:48.81) The Email Bit!

(29:23.03) THE STACK

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(00:00) Hardy, Callahan and Wallach continue to take calls and share their thoughts on the Patriots' loss to the Bills.

(16:26.64)(28:37.80) Around the NFL: Week 15 recap

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(00:00) Callers weighs in on the loss to the Bills.

(18:32.10) MIKE REISS covers the New England Patriots for ESPN and joins the show for his weekly segment during the NFL season.

(32:05.07) Don from Carver loves Wallach. Still doesn’t like Fred.

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(00:00) The first segment includes Blind Scott and Joe Murray going back and forth.

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(21:32.35)(32:15.59) We dive into the Patriots’ missed chance to clinch the AFC East after a tough 35–31 home loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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(00:00) KENDRA MIDDLETON talks about all things gambling and then some. She joins Toucher & Hardy for her weekly segment in-studio!

(15:15.52) The Email Bit (featuring Kendra)

(33:29.08) THE STACK

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(00:00) Celebrating the holidays with song not-so-good Christmas tunes.

(18:22.92) CEDRIC MAXWELL is part of the radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub Celtics Radio Network and joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the Boston Celtics.

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(00:00) ALBERT BREER is the Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB - He joins the show for his weekly hour-long segment.

(16:03.05) The guys preview Bill-Patriots.

(28:08.83) We end the hour going around the NFL.

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WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(18:50.34) Kyle Kuzma dropped a season-best 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 and 10 boards as the Bucks rallied in the second half to beat the Celtics 116-101. David Pastrnak scored twice and added two assists, powering the Bruins to a 6-3 win over the Jets on Thursday night.

(36:09.05) The Falcons were a mess most of the night, but still stole a 29-28 win over the Bucs on the final play.

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(00:00) Darren McKee, co-host of Polumbus, Hastings and DMac on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5, joins Toucher & Hardy to offer a Denver perspective on Sunday’s AFC Championship showdown between the Patriots and Broncos.

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(00:00)(14:23.71) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.

(27:58.47) THE STACK

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(00:00) NEWS You Can USE!

(18:27.53) DAVE RICHARD is the Fantasy Football Guru for CBSSports.com - He joins the show to help get your team ready for the playoffs!

(31:25.92) Bob Bronson is trying to lose weight weight

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(00:00) We go down memory lane…. To Fred’s spank bank.

(18:41.84) CHRISTOPHER PRICE covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Globe and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about Patriots-Bills

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(00:00) Fred & Hardy swap crazy listener stories during their early days in radio

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(20:38.72)(36:07.28)  Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was arrested Wednesday night after being fired earlier in the day. The university dismissed him following allegations that he had an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member.

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(00:00) The Costco family have a NEW Christmas song

(20:34.11) The Email Bit!

(30:11.37) THE STACK

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(00:00) Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Fake Blind Scott!

(14:35.28)(26:43.28) CHRIS FORSBERG covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins the show to share his thoughts on the Celtics.

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(00:00) The Golden Globe nominees for BEST PODCAST: Who’s in? Who got snubbed?

(17:39.04) TIM HEALEY from the Boston Globe joins Toucher & Hardy and share the latest from the Winter Meetings

(32:18.78) Beaton had the sniffles and took a sick day. So Jorge is here and he chats it up with BLIND SCOTT.

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(00:00) The update on the HVAC/heat situation is there isn’t one and we’re forced to leave the studio door open. That means we get to listen to people’s conversations by the kitchen. 

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(23:07.09) Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten each scored twice as the Bruins rallied past the Blues for a 5-2 win.

(35:42.64) Notre Dame opts to skip postseason entirely after being left out of College Football Playoff

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(00:00) Rolling Stone’s lists of the best movies of 2025. How many movies has Fred seen on the list ?

(17:00.74) The Email Bit!

(28:42.56) THE STACK

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(00:00)(14:35.61) ANDREW CALLAHAN, sports columnist for the Boston Herald, joins Toucher & Hardy for his weekly hour-long segment in-studio.

(29:43.11) It’s time for TWO STATS ONE LIE!

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(00:00) With the Patriots facing the Denver Broncos, we play a game focusing on Colorado, hippies and trust funds. 

(19:01.75) CHRIS FORSBERG covers the Boston Celtics for NBC Sports Boston. He joins the show to share his thoughts on the Celtics.

(32:47.60) The latest takeaways on the head coaching shuffle in the NFL.

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(00:00) We go down memory lane and talk about Wallach's side hustle as a “security guard” at Raytheon.

(19:42.68) FLUTO SHINZAWA, who covers the Boston Bruins for The Athletic, joins Toucher & Hardy to give the latest updates on the team.

(31:41.98) An ACT OF WAR has gone down in the Belichick saga and it has to do with Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law and his ex.

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(00:00) The HVAC system is broken in the studio — when will it be fixed? Your guess is as good as ours. Also, Hardy shares his secrets for properly pruning Ornamental grass for the winter season.

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(17:59.41) The Chargers forced five turnovers from Jalen Hurts and sealed a 22-19 overtime win with a Tony Jefferson interception, despite their offense stalling after an early touchdown and Justin Herbert rushing for 66 yards just a week after hand surgery.

(33:01.55) Vrabel gets snippy towards Phil Perry again.

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(00:00) It’s never too early to talk about the NFL Draft, just ask The Athletics' Dane Brugler! He joins the show to give us a an early look into the Draft

(14:45.22) The Email Bit!

(35:48.95) THE STACK

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(00:00)(14:50.71) Around the NFL: Week 14 recap

(31:38.30) A big brawl broke out on Federal Street during Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll.

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(00:00) The guys delved into the lyrics of Pat McAfee’s new song, “Dookie”

(18:24.81) MIKE REISS covers the New England Patriots for ESPN and joins the show for his weekly segment during the NFL season.

(32:53.15) The Baseball Hall of Fame sucks and the guys are here to explain.

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(00:00) Vacation time is almost near. Plus, stocking stuffers: Are they a MAJOR pain in the ass???

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(16:23.34) C.J. Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, and the Texans’ top-ranked defense shut down Patrick Mahomes as Houston beat the Chiefs 20-10.

(32:20.61) Fred shares a story focused on his haircut and how a new old folks home in Newton that almost ruins that experience.

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(00:00) KENDRA MIDDLETON talks about all things gambling and then some. She joins Toucher & Hardy for her weekly segment in-studio!

(14:15.92) AROUND THE NFL: WEEK 14 PREVIEW

(30:08.72) THE STACK

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(00:00) We play audio from Rich Keefe’s EXCLUSIVE one-on-one with actor GARY TANGUAY, the big star of The Chair Company!

(19:40.71) CEDRIC MAXWELL is part of the radio broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub Celtics Radio Network and joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the Boston Celtics.

(35:03.96) "Gary Tanguay" calls in!

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(00:00) ALBERT BREER is the Senior NFL Reporter and Lead Content Strategist for The MMQB - He joins the show for his weekly hour-long segment.

(15:57.65) Was the hit on Jaxson Dart a DIRTY one? Bert thinks so (for some odd reason)

(30:13.72) Bert addresses that cringy video he posted last weekend.

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(00:00) Fred and Hardy (separately) saw Predator: Badlands. Hardy thought it was a very entertaining flick. Fred did too! Just kidding - He walked our 30 minutes into it.

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: 

(22:36.33) With Paval Zacha scoring twice and Joonas Korpisalo’s 37 saves, the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2.

(33:09.17) Derrick White dropped a season-high 30 points and Jordan Walsh added a career-best 22 as the Celtics, missing Jaylen Brown, blew out the Wizards 146-101. Plus, The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football.

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(xx:xx) Due to copyright restrictions the first segment of the 7 o’clock hour was not included in the podcast

(00:00) MARK DANIELS covers the New England Patriots for MassLive.com and joins Toucher & Hardy to share his thoughts on Sunday's AFC championship game against the Denver Broncos.

(12:20.93) Jarrett Stidham’s wife does NOT like Hardy, Zolak and Bertrand. WHY? Well, he explains the whole story, including the point when Patriots PR got involved.

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(00:00)(16:08.29) PHIL PERRY covers the New England Patriots on NBC Sports Boston and joins the show.

(29:11.35) THE STACK

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(00:00) McAfee is releasing music TONIGHT at midnight.

(19:39.25) DAVE RICHARD is the Fantasy Football Guru for CBSSports.com - He joins the show to help get your team ready for week 14!

(31:03.38) BREAKING TANGUAY NEWS!

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(00:00) Fred bravely went through his tooth surgery and came out cured and shaved!

(16:39.25) Could Kraft and Belichick be inducted to the Hall of Fame together?

(33:02.25) Fred takes on Artificial Intelligence.

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