Toucher & Hardy

IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• We tease Friday’s highly anticipated annual segment: Who’s the spookiest member of 98.5 the Sports Hub? The AV Club has a list of 9 genuinely frightening documentaries that are scarier than fiction. Callers weigh in on suffering from sleep paralysis. (00:00)
• Jeff Howe, Patriots Beat Writer for the Athletic, joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment with the guys. (14:03)
• What should the Patriots do: Keep rolling with Cam Newton or bench Cam for Jarrett Stidham? (31:56)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Matthew McConaughey’s book, “Green Lights”, about getting his moral compass back. Fred and Rich are totally open to the idea of him coming on the show if he was doing interviews on terrestrial radio. Wallach derails the conversation as usual. (00:30)

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:

• After Sunday’s debacle at Gillette Stadium, Bill Belichick said Cam Newton “absolutely” will remain the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback. (14:00)
• Fred is wondering why is it so dark outside? He shares a documentary about sleep paralysis and how he experienced it. Tom Brady denies having to do with Antonio Brown signing with Tampa Bay. (26:12)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Bob Socci is the voice of the New England Patriots  and joins the show for his weekly segment to talks Week 7’s loss to Jimmy G and the San Francisco 49ers.(00:00)
• What can the Patriots do with their wide receiver struggles? (14:40)

THE STACK (25:56):

• Movie studios are thinking about releasing movies that have been delayed due to COVID-19.
• What is the scariest movie ever? Science now has an answer to that question

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• The Patriots Defender checks in to rally Patriots nation? Why did Jim Everett tackle Jim Rome on live TV? (00:45)

AROUND THE NFL (11:54):

• Brady and the Bucs beat Las Vegas Raiders and sign Antonio Brown.

• Cowboys QB Andy Dalton suffers concussion in loss to Washington.
• Bills win ugly vs. Jets, 18-10. Fred thinks Josh Allen will never win a Super Bowl.
• Pittsburgh Steelers hang on and remain unbeaten as the Tennessee Titans missed a field goal to tie the game.

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

Ted Johnson joins Toucher & Rich for his weekly segment with the guys.

• Did Ted correctly predict how this season was going to unfold? Did Belichick want Brady back for the 2020 season? (01:12)
• The Patriots’ past draft struggles are coming back to bite them in the butt. (13:47)
• Where do the Patriots go from here? (24:18)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Cam Newton benched as San Francisco handed New England their third loss in a row, 33-6. Did Ted Johnson predict this would happen to the Patriots at the beginning of the season? (02:27)

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:

• “Ernie from Norwood” has the blues and checks in. Zolak was not happy during yesterday’s broadcast. What can the Patriots do to salvage the season? (14:15)
• Did the Patriots make a mistake letting Brady go without grooming the next quarterback? (27:16)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• We ask the million dollar question: Can Gronk read?  (00:18)
• Patriots announce all-dynasty team for new exhibit at team Hall of Fame (10:43)

THE STACK (27:00):

• The ratings for NBA 2K21 were released on Thursday.
• Indiana Pacers reportedly have interest in a Gordon Hayward trade
• 2020 NBA Draft will be held virtually on ESPN
• What's Tappenin' & Diff'rent Strokes 8 Ball

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Fred says he’s not allowed to be in-studio while Z&B are wiping down (14:06)
• There’s some confusion involving some free swag dropped off at the station. Gronk & Brady read a few mean tweets (21:32)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Albert Breer, Senior NFL Writer and Lead Content Strategist for the MMQB, joins the show for his weekly segment with the guys. 
• Is Stephon Gilmore gone after this season? (11:57)
• Las Vegas Raiders sent the entire O-Line home due to Trent Brown being placed on the COVID list. He also has an outrageous sexual-looking tattoo on his arm.
• Trade rumors are running rampant in the NFL. Could the Patriots be looking into making moves? (24:56)

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IN THIS HOUR: Fred & Wallach are broadcasting from the Town Fair Tires Studios in Dorchester. Rich is broadcasting remotely.

• Fred gives an update on his commute this morning after a distressing commute yesterday. Fred is very excited to watch the new Borat movie. The final presidential debate took place last night and it was very subdued compared to the first debate.  (01:02)

WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:

• The Eagles completed the comeback effort and beat the New York Giants, 22-21, in Thursday Night Football. (14:39)
• Also: Great teacher movies, Rodney Dangerfield and more!

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