Playing The Field

On Episode 9 of PTF, Curt and Bruno have to call an audible thanks to spotty Wi-Fi service. The two hosts had to record separately for the first time ever and rather than their usual back-and-fourth-banter, this episode features the two alternating their thoughts on different matchups from Week 8 of the NFL Season. (0:55 - 37:20) Curt and Bruno go back and fourth from game to game from this past week. (37:20 - 1:04:00) The two separately breakdown their reactions and thoughts from the Patriots fourth straight loss.  

In Episode 8 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down week 7 of NFL matchups. (1:00 - 45:39) The two hosts talk about everything from the Cardinals overtime victory over the Seahawks to the Falcons losing again in the final seconds and then everything in-between. (45:39 - 1:19:15) Curt has a mental breakdown regarding the Patriots blow out loss to the 49ers and luckily Bruno is there to talk him through it. 

In Episode 7 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down all the action from Week 6 of the NFL season. (1:00 - 48:27) The first part of the show includes 13 matchups from the week including the Bucs huge victory over the Packers, the Titans OT win, the Cardinals win over the Cowboys on Monday night football, and many other storylines. (48:27 - 1:14:00) The two hosts break down the Patriots terrible loss to the Broncos on Sunday. 

In Episode 6 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down week 5 of the NFL season. The two cover every single game of the week including Tom Brady forgetting what down it was, the Dolphins upsetting the 49'ers, the terrible Dak Prescott injury and everything else in between. Because the NFL postponed the Patroits and Broncos game this weekend there is obviously no Pats recap this week. Thanks Goodell. 

In Episode 5 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down week 4 of the NFL season including an in-depth look at the Patriots loss to the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. (01:30 - 37:12) The two co-hosts go over all the games from Week 4. Curt and Bruno start the segment by glossing over some of the competitive games before getting into the most exciting action from the weekend. (37:12 - 1:25:00) Curt and Bruno take a look at every aspect of the Patriots week 4 loss to the defending Super Bowl Champions. Not only does Curt blow off some steam but the two talk about the NFL handling Cam Newton's positive COVID test, what the Patriots had to endure in terms of travel, the terrible officiating and tons of X's and O's. 

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down week 3 of the NFL season including an in-depth look at the Patriots win over the Raiders on Sunday. (01:30 - 05:26) The two discuss the breaking news regarding the COVID outbreak between the Titans and Vikings. (05:27 - 44:39) The two co-hosts go over all the games from Week 3. Curt and Bruno start the segment by glossing over some of the competitive games before getting into the most exciting action from the weekend. (44:39 - 1:04:01) A close look into how the Patriots were able to knock off the previously-undefeated Raiders. (1:04:01 - 1:11:05) Curt reads a small chunk from Jeff Benedict's new book "The Dynasty" which takes a hard look at the Patriots franchise since owner Robert Kraft first expressed interest in owning the team. Curt reads part of the epilogue which highlights Brady's conversation with Kraft and Belichick explaining that he was leaving. 

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down week 2 of the NFL season including an in-depth look at the Patriots loss to the Seahawks on SNF. (03:06 - 8:05) The two quickly gloss over a number of games that weren't overly competitive. (8:05 - 9:33) An analysis of the Browns win over the Bengals. (9:33 - 13:14) An analysis of the Bears win over the Giants. (13:14 - 17:22) An analysis of the Cowboys win over the Falcons. (17:22 - 20:30) An analysis of the Steelers win over the Broncos. (20:30 - 24:47) An analysis of the Buccaneers win over the Panthers. (24:47 - 28:15) An analysis of the Chiefs win over the Chargers. (28:15 - 31:32) An analysis of the Raiders win over the Saints. (31:32 - 1:01:00) Curt and Bruno talk about the EPIC battle between the Pats and Seahawks. Curt makes a big announcement at the start of the segment. 

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Curt and Bruno break down the full slate of Sunday games including an in-depth look at the Patriots victory over the Dolphins. (04:58 – 08:09) An analysis of the Chiefs victory over the Texans. (08:09 – 13:01) An analysis of the Seahawks victory over the Falcons. (13:01 – 17:00) An analysis of the Bills victory over the Jets. (17:00 – 20:18) An analysis of the Bears victory over the Lions. (20:18 – 21:56) An analysis of the Packers victory over the Vikings. (21:56 – 24:13) An analysis of the Football Team’s (LOL) victory over the Eagles. (24:13 – 25:49) An analysis of the Raiders victory over the Panthers. (25:49 – 27:54) An analysis of the Jaguars victory over the Colts. (27:54 – 30:11) An analysis of the Ravens victory over the Browns. (30:11 – 32:20) An analysis of the Chargers victory over the Bengals. (32:20 – 35:13) An analysis of the Cardinals victory over the 49’ers. (35:13 – 38:24) An analysis of the Rams victory over the Cowboys. (38:24 – 46:40) An analysis of the Saints victory over the Buccaneers. (46:40 – 59:03) Bruno and Curt go over Cam Newton’s performance in the Patriots win over the Dolphins. The two also dive into a variety of topics regarding the offense and defense and how they handled Miami. (59:03 – 1:04:41) The two co-hosts quickly preview the Patriots week 2 matchup with the Seahawks in the Pacific Northwest.

For Season 2 of PTF, Curt is joined by Season 1 guest, Ben "Bruno" Briskin, who will be in the co-host chair throughout the duration of the NFL season. The two will breakdown key storylines on a weekly basis from both the NFL and the New England Patriots. (03:35 - 39:43) Curt and Bruno discuss multiple topics regarding the upcoming NFL season. Those topics include a crazy offseason and free agency period, no preseason games, the "Brady effect" in Tampa Bay, no fans in stadiums and COVID-19 Testing moving forward. (39:43 - 1:05:30) The two hosts transition into the Patriots segment of the show where they break down Cam Newton's first two months as QB1, Belichick's comments on Cam, why so many players may have opted-out and the rookie additions to the defense. (1:05:30 - 1:19:17) Curt and Bruno wrap up the show with the introduction of the "Pick 6" segment and the two make their preseason Super Bowl predictions. 

In Episode #10 of “Playing The Field,” Curt sits down with former Granby Memorial High School Athletic Director, Kim Chamberlain, and current GMHS AD, Brian Maltese, to discuss various aspects of directing an athletic department. (02:39 – 55:20) Kim Chamberlain joins the show to talk about what it was like being an athletic director for five years at Granby. Throughout the conversation Kim gives answers to what a normal day as an athletic director could look like, what she enjoyed most and least about the job, the hiring process of a new coach, the role parents should play within athletics, no-cut policies and why she ultimately left the job at Granby to get back into teaching PE. (55:30 – 1:46:20) Brian Maltese joins the show to talk about his long and impressive journey to get to where he is today at GMHS. Throughout the conversation Brian highlights his teaching career prior to becoming an athletic administrator, his previous jobs in East Windsor and Coventry, the certifications required to become an AD, his favorite and least favorite parts of the job and what it has been like to run the department in the midst of a global pandemic.