The Good Morning Central Mass crew—Billy, Nick, Bob, and John returns for their annual Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday episode with a lively, unscripted conversation spanning pro sports, local highlights, and classic debates. They open with reactions to the Patriots season and a tough matchup against Seattle, including injury impacts, pass protection breakdowns, and questions about offensive adjustments.

Next up: Red Sox talk heats up as they dig into offseason moves, lineup/position puzzles, and expectations for the upcoming season—plus a few laughs about player names and roster “fit.” The conversation turns to bigger-picture baseball history with Hall of Fame and legacy arguments, including where figures like Belichick and Pete Rose belong in the conversation, and how media narratives can shape careers.

The back half shifts to Celtics check-in (who’s stepping up, what’s surprised them, and what matters going forward) and a deep dive into pro golf—from Pebble Beach performances to Augusta stories, plus thoughts on the modern power game and today’s stacked fields. They close with hometown pride: Shrewsbury boys basketball beating St. John’s in overtime, and a sincere salute to Coach Adrien Machado for decades of leadership as he prepares for his last game.

Good morning, Central Mass — we’re back. Episode 6 brings Bill Orfalea, Nick Todisco, Bob Bigda, and John Mastro back together in a studio setup that feels way more professional than they’re used to (their words, not ours). The crew starts with a major local story out of Shrewsbury involving a vehicle crash at the police station, then shifts into sports: Patriots talk, playoff expectations, and how this season has completely exceeded what anyone predicted. They also debate NIL and the transfer portal, dive into local high school basketball (including Shrewsbury High), and wrap up with Red Sox chatter, Florida golf trip planning, and a bocce league story that only this group could pull off.

Red Sox, Patriots, Central MA's best golf courses, and general shenanigans.

National Championship and Master's

In episode two, the guys take you through their March Madness brackets.

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