We want to share a first listen of a new podcast we're working on at WBUR. Violation tells the story of two families bound together by an unthinkable crime. It explores America's opaque parole system and asks: How much time in prison is enough? Who gets to decide? And, when someone commits a terrible crime, what does redemption look like? Listen to the trailer and if you like what you hear, head over to the Violation feed wherever you get your podcasts and hit subscribe so you'll get new episodes when they drop, beginning March 22. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Season Ticket may be over, but there's now a brand new podcast from WBUR and the Boston Globe called "Last Seen" Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Gasper and Kyle Draper, Celtics Pre and Postgame Live host, debate whether the Celtics made the right move by standing pat at the NBA trade deadline and what the Cavaliers roster overhaul means for Boston. Then, Joe Sullivan joins to offer his thoughts on a "desperate" Cleveland team and an under-the-radar name for Danny Ainge to consider. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Shaughnessy and Gasper discuss the ramifications of Josh McDaniels backing out of the Colts job to remain with the Patriots. Then, they talk about who's to blame for so many MLB players remaining unsigned less than a week before spring training. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
We discuss Josh McDaniels returning to the Patriots after all and the Celtics rumors ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Globe sportswriters discuss the mystery surrounding Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler and the many changes facing the Patriots this offseason. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
What went wrong? The Patriots and their fans are asking that question after the Pats lost the Super Bowl to the Eagles, 41-33 in a sometimes messy affair. Season Ticket's Chris Gasper and Ben Volin break it down. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Medford's own Maria Menounos joins Chris Gasper for a Super Bowl Sunday edition of "Season Ticket." Menounos admits to happily "cheering in the press box" for the Patriots, a traditional journalism no-no. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Three current and former NFL players give their opinion on who has the best chance in Super Bowl LII on today's "Extra Ticket" edition of Season Ticket with Chris Gasper. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
"The Two Bills" episode of the ESPN documentary series "30 For 30" features current and former Patriots coaches Bill Belichick and Bill Parcells. Director Ken Rodgers talks about what it was like to sit in the room with these two contentious legends. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
The NFL Network's Kim Jones and Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, join us on Season Ticket as we continue our week of Patriots coverage from the site of Super Bowl LII. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Rob Gronkowski says he wants to play in the Super Bowl. But it's not official yet. Also on today's Season Ticket, Chris Gasper talks with NBC Sports NFL Analyst (and former Patriots safety) Rodney Harrison and the Globe's Dan Shaughnessy. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Tom Brady says the WEEI personality who insulted his daughter shouldn't be fired. That, plus the commotion that was the Patriots' introduction to the media, on today's Season Ticket with Chris Gasper and guest Nora Princiotti. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
We're on to Minneapolis! Season Ticket is on Radio Row for the Super Bowl all week. Today, Dan Shaughnessy joins Chris Gasper to talk Patriots/Eagles and how Tom Brady has thrown a penalty flag on a Boston radio station. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Philadelphia Eagles reporter Zach Berman discusses how the team will match up with the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Gasper sits down with Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman to talk about his team's offseason and the rejuvenated Sox-Yankees rivalry. Then, Sox reporter Pete Abraham gives his thoughts on the new Baseball Hall of Fame class. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Gasper and Shaughnessy talk about the Celtics' four-game losing streak and chaos in Cleveland. Then, they switch gears to debate whether losing this Super Bowl would be the worst Super Bowl loss in Patriots history and discuss Philadelphia's embittered fanbase. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
We discuss Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's head injury. Was the hit that knocked him out of Sunday's AFC Championship game dirty? Is it possible to legislate those types of hits out of football? Will he be available for the Super Bowl? Then, why New Jersey Devils center Brian Boyle's return to the TD Garden will be so meaningful for him and his family. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Gasper and Volin react to a wild AFC Championship win over the Jaguars, discuss lingering injuries for Brady and Gronk, and break down the Super Bowl matchup with the Eagles. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
Gasper sits down with Red Sox All-Star center fielder, Jackie Bradley Jr., for an exclusive interview. Bradley Jr. talks about hearing his name in trade rumors, what he's been working on improving this offseason, and his reaction to the rival Yankees' big offseason. He also details how he became one of the league's best fielders and the hardest catch he's ever made. Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts