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Are the Bruins on the verge of adding a superstar? Did the Celtics get the steal of the NBA Draft? What is happening with Hanley Ramirez? Matt Kalman of CBS Boston joins the show to talk about the Bruins weekend pursuits of John Tavares and other NHL stars. Can they land a big name? And what would it cost? Plus, we touch on Celtics draft pick Robert Williams and the team's new practice facility. Also, how did the Red Sox take 2 of 3 from Seattle with the lineups they were sending out? 0:22: Matt Kalman on Bruins rumors 13:21: Celtics draft recap 27:10: Red Sox wild weekend Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

The NBA knows no offseason, and the Red Sox have a new rival in the American League. With the draft approaching and trade rumors flying, Alex Barth and Alex Lebowitz try to make sense of a wild weekend of NBA rumors, and where the Celtics fit in all the noise. Plus, what did we learn from the Red Sox 2-2 series split with the Seattle Mariners, and will we see these teams play again in the fall? Also, the guys touch on Phil Mickelson's US Open breakdown and the World Cup. 00:17: NBA Rumors/Draft Preview 12:15: Red Sox Mariners thoughts 23:20: US Open & World Cup Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Sean McAdam joins the show to discuss the Red Sox plans to turn things around after a dismal offensive weekend. Plus, rumors flying from the weekend, and a marketing failure for the ages. What do the Red Sox need to do to fix their sputtering offense? When will Mookie Betts be back to help? Sean McAdam answers those questions and more. Plus, Boston sports fans were glued to the internet this weekend as rumors swirled about Patriots and Celtics stars shipping out of town. How much of it is believable? Finally, the guys react to the IHOP/IHOb switch. 0:26: Sean McAdam on the Red Sox 11:27: Patriots and Celtics rumors 28:58: What is IHOP thinking Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Coming off of the big weekend series between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox, Alex Barth & Alex Lebowitz look at the power struggle atop the American League. What did we learn about each team during the 2-2 series? And is it time for Red Sox fans to worry about Chris Sale? Plus, the guys look at the hottest takes on Twitter, including LeBron's potential landing spot this summer, a shocking front office move in the NHL, and some potential beef between John Cena and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnon. 00:21: Red Sox weekend recap 14:25: Hot Take Monday Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

The Celtics dream of a season comes to an end in disappointing fashion, and the Red Sox part ways with a fan favorite. The Celtics couldn't overcome a poor shooting performance Sunday night, falling to the Cavs in Game 7 of the ECF. What went wrong, who's to blame, and what to the Celtics need to do to get back to the doorstep of the NBA Finals next season? Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports joins the show to answer those questions and more. Also, why did the Red Sox DFA Hanley Ramirez and will the decision some back to bite them? 0:26: Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports on what is next of the Celtics 12:44: Celtics offseason takes 27:37: Hanley Ramirez DFA'ed by Red Sox   Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Just when all is going well for the Boston Celtics and Red Sox, Tom Brady & the Patriots steal the headlines as drama within the team continues. As the Celtics prepare for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, many of the team's fans are calling for their best two players to be traded. Alex Barth & Alex Lebowitz put to rest any trade rumors regarding Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. Plus, in a city known for overrating its athletes, are people sleeping on Mookie Betts? Finally, instant reaction to the news Tom Brady is skipping Patriots OTAs. 0:29: Celtics holding on to Kyrie Irving & Gordon Hayward 15:36: Is Mookie Betts the best player in baseball? 27:53: The gap grows between Tom Brady and the Patriots Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Talking Sports Gambling With Joe Murray, and Red Sox-Yankees with Jake Asman. 98.5 The Sports Hub's Joe Murray joins the show to discuss the supreme court decision to allow state sanctioned sports gambling. How will it change the way we watch sports, and what are the potential downsides? Then, Jake Asman from SportsOnTheGo1 in New York catches us up on the Red Sox-Yankees series. Finally, reveling in the Celtics game 1 blowout of the Cleveland Cavaliers. 0:28: Joe Murray on Sports Gambling 12:27: Jake Asman talks Red Sox Yankees 25:42: The Celtics destroy LeBron Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

After putting together one of the more improbable seasons in recent memory, the Boston Bruins fell flat in their second round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning. What went wrong, and what do they need to work on this offseason? And while the Bruins flopped, the Celtics continue to defy expectations, and sit on the doorstep of a sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers. Can the Celtics close the Sixers out quickly? And what is their outlook in a series with LeBron James and the Cavs? Finally, is the Kentucky Derby the worst event in sports? That and an old tradition we actually like, Red Sox vs Yankees. 0:20: Bruins Final Thoughts 12:03: Could the Celtics make the finals 25:32: Kentucky Derby/Sox-Yankees/Players Championship Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Celtics-Sixers series preview, is the Bruins toughest test behind them, and grading the Patriots draft. Jared Weiss from The Athletic joins the show to preview the Boston Celtics series with the Philadelphia 76ers, and shares why Jaylen Brown's injury may be a bigger deal than people think. Plus, is Tuukka Rask doing enough to give the Bruins a chance to win the cup, and how did the Patriots do at the draft? 0:22: Celtics/Sixers preview with Jared Weiss 11:16: Bruins move on to Tampa 19:19: Patriots draft grades Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

How will Tom Brady & Rob Gronkowski's indecision affect the Patriots Draft plans? Phil Perry on the current state of affairs in Foxboro. Plus, which team is in more trouble after multiple playoff loses, the Celtics or Bruins? And is it too early to ask if the Red Sox peaked too early? 0:23: NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry 16:10: Is the Greek Freak too much for the Celtics? 26:40: Red Sox get no-hit Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

It's time for Patriots fans to pick a side, Brady or Belichick. Then, on a lighter note, we take a look at the April dominance from the Bruins, Celtics, & Red Sox.  Tyler Sullivan of 247Sports joins the show to try and give context to all of the drama flying around the New England Patriots. Who is to blame for the tattered locker room? How does Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's waffling affect the Patriots draft plan? Plus, a look at the Celtics & Bruins early playoff success. Which team is at a bigger risk for collapse. Finally, the Red Sox continue to prove everybody, especially our hosts, wrong.  0:24: Patriots drama with Tyler Sullivan 21:24: More impressive playoff showing, Celtics or Bruins? 28:56: Red Sox continue to roll Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Jimmy Murphy of CLNS previews the Bruins first round playoff matchup, plus thoughts on the Red Sox, Gronkowski, McGregor and more! Jimmy Murphy joins the show to discuss the Bruins chances as they enter the playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs. How healthy will they be? Will their recent struggles continue? Plus, we rapid fire takes on the topics of the week including the Red Sox, Celtics, Rob Gronkowski vs Bill Belichick, The Masters, and more! 0:18: Bruins with Jimmy Murphy 19:16: Take Jeopardy Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt McCarthy joins the show to talk baseball, Boston coaches, and a tradition unlike any other. Was the Red Sox 3-1 start a sign of good things to come, or just the result of playing a week Tampa Bay Rays team? Plus, is this the year Xander Bogaerts turns it all around? Also, who is Boston's Coach Of The Year for 2017-18? Cassidy? Stevens? Belichick? Someone else? Alex Barth, Alex Lebowitz, and Matt McCarthy discuss. Finally, what would it take for Tiger to pick up another green jacket this weekend at The Masters? 0:08: Red Sox hot start 16:43: Best coach in Boston? 32:27: Masters preview Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

A preview of the 2018 Red Sox with Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam, plus thoughts on March Madness and Odell Beckham's feud in New York. What is left for the Red Sox to do between now and Opening Day? How will their rotation look with three key arms inactive to start the season? Sean McAdam answers that and more. Plus, which host can't stand Sister Jean, and which thinks one of the Patriots big 3 will be stepping away from the team at the end of the season?  0:25: Red Sox Preview w/ Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam 13:42: Twitter Hot Takes Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Bill Belichick had a busy weekend, March Madness wowed us like never before, and the Cavs & Celtics are in the spotlight once again. Alex Barth & Alex Lebowitz are joined by Jim Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub to break down the New England Patriots trades and signings over the weekend. Plus, is UMBC's victory over Virginia the biggest upset in sports history? Finally, the Celtics are dealing with injuries up and down the roster, while LeBron the GM strikes again, who has bigger worries Boston or Cleveland? 0:28: Patriots acquisitions with 98.5's Jim Murray 11:35: What is the greatest sports upset of all time? 20:57: Celtics & Cavs late season issues 34:24: Alex Lebowitz big announcement Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

The brackets are out, golf in interesting again, and the NFL crazy season has begun. Aaron Torres of The Athletic joins the show to help with March Madness picks, the guys discus Tiger Woods near win over the weekend, and are the Browns finally heading in the right direction? 0:24: NCAA Tournament w/ Aaron Torres of The Athletic 17:00: Tiger Woods at the Valspar Championship 28:06: Patriots add Danny Shelton, miss out on Richard Sherman Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

A big weekend for Boston sports with the Bruins & Celtics, who impressed at the NFL Combine, and which sport has the best fans? Alex Barth and Alex Lebowitz recap a weekend that saw the Bruins defeat their biggest rival in OT, and the Celtics go down to the wire with one of the NBA's best teams, the Houston Rockets. Plus, which Alex thinks football fans don't get the credit they deserve?  0:27: Bruins big win 13:27: Celtics lose to Rockets 27:18: NFL Combine/Which sport has the most dedicated fans? Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

The Boston Bruins were among the biggest players on the NHL's Trade Deadline, Celtics fans continue to argue over the backup point guard, and is the Red Sox rotation as set as everyone thinks it is? Alex Barth & Alex Lebowitz discuss the Bruins acquisition of forward Rick Nash, and if Don Sweeney is done making moves at the deadline. Also, the debate Boston Celtics fans love to hate, Marcus Smart or Terry Rozier. Plus, how could the signing of JD Martinez affect the back end of the Boston Red Sox rotation? 0:24: Bruins add Rick Nash 15:33: Marcus Smart or Terry Rozier 28:14: Red Sox pitching Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal discusses the record slow MLB Offseason, the guys project what the Red Sox biggest needs are entering spring training, and find the boldest claims on Twitter. Why has the MLB seen such a lack of activity this offseason? Alex Barth & Alex Lebowitz ask the Wall Street Journal's Jared Diamond, and also touch on the league's new rules to speed up the pace of play. And without JD Martinez, what does the Red Sox lineup look like as they enter spring training. Plus, Twitter's hottest takes. 0:28: Wall Street Journal MLB writer Jared Diamond 12:29: Red Sox spring training initial thoughts 23:55: Hottest Takes of Twitter Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast

Still recovering from the Patriots Super Bowl loss, the Boston Celtics get blown out on an important night, & which host hates everything on Twitter? Mike 'Sarge' Riley from 98.5 The Sports Hub joins the show as the guys continue to search for answers in the Patriots Super Bowl loss. Sarge also recaps an up and down weekend for the Celtics, including the Paul Pierce jersey retirement ceremony and their blowout loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, what do the Olympics, the 2015 Royals, and character limits have in common? Alex Lebowitz went after all 3 and more on Twitter this weekend. 0:27: Super Bowl consequences with Mike Riley 16:01: NBA Trade Deadline Reactions 26:50: Weekend Twitter Beefs Callin' It is available on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Mobile App. You can follow us on Twitter @CallinItPodcast