The Patriots are in first place. Who saw that coming? NOBODY! Not even the brilliant genius hosts named Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley, who are here to chat Pats for the people. They get into the state of things (first place!?), some trade deadline potential moves at pass rusher and running back, and some thoughts about the upcoming game against the Titans. Three straight road wins? Can it be done? Perhaps Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee is enough to make it happen.

There's also some thoughts about the erosion of communal viewing experiences in the streaming era, and Taylor Swift milking every dollar out of her fans.

Also do you know who the Jets general manager is? Be honest. Don't lie.

The Patriots beat the Saints in New Orleans. It was an eventful game. Drake Maye was very impressive, as he continues to improve in areas we said he needed improvement as recently as a few weeks ago. Kayshon Boutte had a tremendous game, too, leading the way with two touchdowns and the game-sealing catch. But boy oh boy, did that officiating crew stink or what?

Doug Kyed and Michael spend probably a bit too much time on that, and maybe some unnecessary time on baseball at the end. But all in all, it's a pretty good Patriots podcast that you are now free to listen to. Please send to 16 of your friends as a solid to us. Thank you.

The 3-2 Patriots are heading to New Orleans to take on the 1-4 Saints. If Drake Maye and Rhamondre Stevenson can hang on to the football, the Patriots should be in good shape. Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley take a look at the current roster and identify areas that could be improved via trade, and then take a look at how each member of the rookie class is doing. Some thoughts on Bill Belichick's disastrous situation at UNC ensue, then some takes on Rolling Stone's top 250 songs of the 21st century, Taylor Swift's latest release (from two Taylor Swift experts), and some pop punk/KPop thoughts to finish this one out.

A podcast so nice, the fellas had to do it twice!

Look, a 2 a.m. podcast couldn't possibly have covered all that needed to be discussed after Drake Maye and the Patriots beat the Bills in Buffalo, so a sleep-deprived Doug Kyed got back on the podcasting horse and joined Michael Hurley to get through everything that might not have been discussed in the previous podcast. This is like how Taylor Swift releases 45 different versions of her albums for her adoring fans. You're welcome.

Holy mackerel, the Patriots won in Buffalo. Drake Maye suited up for his first prime-time game as a starter and was outstanding, outdueling Josh Allen in the 23-20 Patriots victory. It was Booms galore on this podcast: Stefon Diggs, Andy Borregales, Marcus Jones, Christian Gonzalez, Robert Spillane, too many Booms to count. The Dooms were fewer, though Rhamondre Stevenson's fumble and some avoidable penalties certainly made the list.

How does this win change the season? Why, Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley will answer that very question on this special late-night/early-morning postgame reaction Pats Chat Podcast.

The Patriots are heading for prime time, as they'll take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Can they win? Sure. Will it be a disappointment if they don't? Probably not, but it depends on how they compete.

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are here to do the requisite Josh Allen-Drake Maye comparisons, while breaking down some keys to this game, injury updates, expectations for Stefon Diggs, players to watch, and more.

Then it's Baseball Bois time because, well, it's October. And as Dane Cook taught us all 20-plus years ago, THERE'S ONLY ONE OCTOBER!!!!

The Patriots have beaten the Carolina Panthers. Soundly. It was a little tense early, when the Panthers jumped out to a 6-0 lead and the Patriots went three-and-out, but a Marcus Jones punt return TD turned it around, and Drake Maye was nearly perfect in the 42-13 win.

Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break it all down, hand out booms and dooms, and then talk about a ton of other things because this game was what it was.

This is a big one. Some would say the biggest ever. The Patriots are playing the Panthers. And it's a MUST WIN ... in the sense that the season could be going down a bad path if they lose. Plus, is Drake Maye actually performing better than we think? Is Stefon Diggs happy? What's up with Christian Gonzalez? A deep dive into the PFF grades up and down the roster and a cameo appearance from the Baseball Bois ends this episode, which was historically good. You'll be telling your grandkids about it.

The Patriots turned the ball over five times against the Steelers and still ... kinda/shoulda won the game. That says a lot about many things, but the Patriots are now 1-2 and Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley are here to break it down. They have extensive thoughts about Rhamondre Stevenson and his fumbling problem, Drake Maye's good plays and brutal turnovers, the famed BOOMS and DOOMS, thoughts about Julian Edelman's and Bill Parcells' team hall of fame inductions, opinions about Mike Vrabel's philosophy on penalties, takes on J.J. Watt calling a T.J. Watt game for CBS, and much more. If you don't listen to this one, you're nuts! Sorry if that offends!!

It's Week 3, and the Steelers are coming to Foxboro. Who's going to win??? Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley have the answers. OK maybe not, BUT, they talk about Christian Gonzalez, the state of the roster, Drake Maye's love of Aaron Rodgers, and an impromptu power ranking of broadcasters on Patriots Super Bowls. You've never heard anything like this!!