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Enjoy stories from Patriots alumni, players, and media members - many previously untold that you will only hear here. A fun, inspirational and, sometimes, emotional look into the mindset of successful athletes and those who cover them. Hear our guests discuss their time with the Patriots, their upbringing, who influenced them, and obstacles they overcame. Join us for good Patriots talk, stay for the insight. 

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Send us a text We discuss current Patriots topics such as recent comments by Jerod Mayo during his press conference after the 30-17 loss to the Cardinals. We also discuss the year and thoughts on Mayo, the Krafts and mistakes made what needs to be done to turn the future of the franchise around. Hope you enjoy our conversation with Chris and his thoughts on the Pats! And as always thank you for listening!
Send us a textScott speaks with WEEI’s Rich Keefe of the Jones and Keefe Show. Rich is a native New Englander who worked for 98.5 The Sports Hub prior to WEEI. He became their midday host in 2024. Keefe’s also appeared in pre- and post-game shows for Patriots.com and is a contributor to NBC Sports Boston. A fun episode talking about the state of the current Patriots as well as Rich’s career.
Send us a textYou will enjoy our conversation with Robert who discusses his high School career where he overcame almost being paralyzed from the waste down and being recruited to Arizona State and later drafted to the NFL. Robert also discusses how he maintained a positive attitude and got recruited at Fort Pierce Central High School in Florida which was a talent pool for the many players to fulfill their NFL dreams. We also discuss how his brother Clarence made the New England Pa...
Send us a textUntold Patriots Stories welcomes 2003 Patriot, Ted Washington, this week. Ted anchored the defensive line in the Pats run to the Lombardi Trophy culminating in a win over the Panthers on 2/1/04 in Houston.Ted teamed with H.O.F quarterbacks Steve young, John Elway, and Jim Kelly. But it took Tom Brady under center to secure his ring.The 6'5", 365 lbs Washington was a marvel playing 17 years in an NFL until the age of 39.You'll enjoy Scott & "Mt. Washington”’s conversation abo...
Send us a textMyself and Dave enjoyed Woodrows positive outlook and great stories we think after listening you will come away with a smile. We discuss a wide range of topics including his Ole Miss connection with Demarcus Covington current defensive coordinator for the Pats, reviewing his own tape for draft with Bill Belichick. Woodrow explained what a players coach in his eyes referring to playing for Mike Vrabel in Tennessee. Woodrow takes us through draft day including a conversation with ...
Send us a text"When you see your Dad, you tell him he changed my f'ing life. That camp put me on the map."- prospect, Nolan Smith, to Camren Williams at his interview with the Patriots scouts and Coach Bill Belichick regarding Brent Williams and NXGN campsBrent Williams makes his mother proud with an insightful, articulate, and entertaining interview on Untold Patriots Stories.We speak with 1986 PFWA All-Rookie Team member, Brent Williams, this week on a wide range of topics - from his upbrin...
Send us a textThis week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes Kayla Burton. As Patriots fans, you know her grandfather, Ron Burton, the Pats first ever draft choice. You know her Dad, Steve Burton, who’s covered sports in the region and our football team since 1993. Kayla is continuing the tradition now with NBC Sports Boston. Scott speaks with Kayla about childhood and her college sports career. He talks about her family, their legacy, and the Ron Burton Training Village. Get to know Kayla w...
Send us a textIn this podcast, Sophie and Scott discuss current Pats topics such as Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and Bill Belichick’s thoughts from his media chair. We also discuss her trip to London to cover the Pats vs Jags. As always, Sophie brings her A game and great insight into the Patriots. There was no shortage of things to talk about in this downward spiraling year that may be worse than we thought. We missed Dave on this episode, who is ill, but hope he’s back soon.
Send us a text"Quarterback is very important. He's got to be a leader. He's got to be a tough guy. You've got to be the man. Because, when you go into the huddle, all eyes turn to the quarterback. And, when he's calling that play, you got to see confidence, determination, toughness. An Offensive Lineman can't do it. Nobody's looking at him. They don't see what he does until after the game."- John HannahOur guest this week needs no introduction. As seen on the cover of Sports Illustrated, he's...
Send us a text“Ray, I’ve hit quarterbacks a lot worse than that a million times and never had a call.”- ‘Mean’ Joe Green to Ray Hamilton regarding the “roughing the passer” call in the 1976 Patriots/Raiders Wild Card gameOn this week’s episode, we welcome Ray “Sugar Bear” Hamilton. We talk to Ray about a variety of things including:• Which Patriots coach-to-be recruited him out of high school• Who was his D-Line coach in college• What HOFer was his backup in college• Where did he get his nick...
Send us a text“Everytime he [Tom Brady] would do that [to me], I’d look around to see if anybody could see.” - John RookeThis week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes the multifaceted John Rooke. If you are watching the Patriots at the stadium, you are listening to John. And you’ve been doing so for half of the team’s existence. Hear JR explain how he became the Stadium Announcer and what the job entails. How is Gillette different from Foxboro Stadium? What else is John involved with? What ...
Send us a text“Our job as journalists is to get the story, to tell the truth, and to make sure we have it right.”- Peter KingThis week we are honored to welcome Peter King. If you think NFL media, he is the gold standard. Peter wrote for Sports Illustrated for 30 years. He is a man of integrity and accountability. We touch in a number of topics with him, from his beginnings to his retirement.What was the noble reason he got into covering football? Why was covering the Bengals in 1984 a j...
Send us a text“I’ve even got chills right now just thinking about it.”- Chris Hogan talking about Super Bowl LIHear Chris’ unique path to the NFL. What was the reason he played college football? What position did he play? How’d he prepare for the draft?Find out what it was like coming to the Patriots during their second dynasty run? What was it like playing with Tom Brady? How did the coaching play a roll in his and the team’s success? What rival was the easiest to prepare for? In 3 seas...
Send us a text“If we are gonna talk betting, you gotta find value.”- Joe MurrayJust in time for football season, Untold Patriots Stories welcomes back Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub for a Betting 101 class. Joe gives his insight into the world of wagering and his take on value bets for the upcoming season. Gain tips & how to play the percentages from this “sharp”. What is he betting on with the Pats this year? And, if you know Joe, we get into a little food talk. We are “IN” on Jo...
Send us a text“You have the third waiver claim, if that’s not a tackle, then I’m just walking out.”- Sophie WellerSophie and the boys break down the final pre-season game and roster cuts. As always, she brings her keen insight to the Pats from covering them everyday for AtoZ Sports. Also, included this week’s edition of “Sophie’s Studs & Duds”.Please note: this was taped the night final cuts were announced
Send us a textSophie Weller, Patriots Reporter for AtoZ Sports, is back with us to recap Game 2 of the pre-season. Along with breaking down the game action, you'll find out who Sophie is high on, who she is rooting for, her prediction for wide receivers who make the cut, and who's got a leg up on the 3rd running back slot. Also, will the next pre-season game determine who the starting QB is in Week 1? And don't miss this week's edition of "Sophie's Studs & Duds"!Please note: Sop...
Send us a text“If Eliot Wolf can draft, this organization is gonna turn it around fast. If he can’t draft, I don’t care who they sign as a free agent… they’re not gonna work well enough.”- Mark Dondero This week Untold Patriots Stories welcomes WEEI alum and current Sports Hub personality, Mark Dondero. Mark tells us if he thought the move from Belichick was necessary, assesses what the Pats did in the draft, and gives his thoughts on Drake Maye. He also addresses topics like what i...
Send us a textSophie Weller returns to recap the Patriots first pre-season game vs the Carolina Panthers. Sophie will be recapping each game this pre-season with Untold Patriots Stories. She will also lead a new segment, “Sophie’s Stud & Duds”, for these recaps. Hear the assessments on the Pats and their play from someone who’s at camp everyday. On this episode, Sophie shares her first roster prediction with usYou can find her writing on AtoZSports.com
Send us a text“I plan on staying around for a while. I wanna cover the Patriots til I’m kicked off, basically, is my plan.”- Sophie WellerStraight off her 2024 Teammate of the Year Award, Sophie Weller joins the Untold Patriots Stories podcast. Sophie won the award from her now national employer, AtoZ Sports, where she is their Patriots reporter. She is a self-professed “sports nerd” who’s Massachusetts born & bred and a lifelong Pats fan. Her other passion? Sophie also covers a certain s...
Send us a text“This is what I love to do. This is what I’ve always wanted to do. It’s incredible that I’ve been able to do it… it’s a dream.” - Michael Holley talking about being on our podcast and, maybe, his jobUntold Patriots Stories is pleased to welcome Michael Holley to this week’s episode. Michael embodies Boston media and has been successful in the newspaper, on the radio, and on television. He has also written 9 books including New York Times Best Sellers. If that’s not enough, ...
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