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New England Patriots
Boston Red Sox
Patriots
Drake Maye
Red Sox
Boston
Boston Celtics
Drake May
Tom Brady
Bill Belichick
Adley Rutschman
New York Yankees
Christian Gonzalez
Adam Vinatieri
Jimmy Fund
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Josh Mcdaniels
Las Vegas Raiders
Baseball
Craig Breslow

Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson offers a unique look at the Boston sports world. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Rich Shertenlieb, WEEI veteran on-air host Ken Laird, and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson, the show covers what is at the top of your daily feed, but also their twist on press conferences, movies, shows, albums, people being stupid and more! From breaking down Patriots defensive ... more

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Tom Curran explains why he's leaning Bears, BetMGM's Pat Boyle likes the under, and Rich, Ken and Ted argue over whether Jayson Tatum is clutch. Plus, the "I, Tom Brady" power rankings video, Al Michaels on Thursday Night Football and Jackson bombing... more

On game day, Rich, Ken and Ted compare Drake Maye's poise with Caleb Williams' temper and run through the expert picks. Then the talk turns to Jayson Tatum's clutch numbers, Boston's booing culture and A.J. Brown's drops.

Tom Curran explains why his A.J. Brown worry meter is still at 6.8 out of 10 and why injuries, the short week and Chicago's run game have him picking the Bears. Plus, Ted's plan for stopping the Bears' run game, and whether Drake Maye is more Steph C... more

Rich says Jayson Tatum has never been a closer, and callers fire back with stats on both sides, including an 11-for-42 mark late in playoff games. Then BetMGM's Pat Boyle likes the under with Chicago a three-point favorite, and the guys make their Pa... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Boyle
Betting analyst on BetMGM Tonight
BetMGM
Episode: 10-16-26 - Friday Full Show - Boston's worst coaching call in 20 years?
Justin Turpin
Patriots and Celtics reporter for WEEI.com
WEEI.com
Episode: 10-16-26 - Friday Full Show - Boston's worst coaching call in 20 years?
Brian Scalabrine
NBA champion and co-host of The Starting Lineup
SiriusXM
Episode: 10-15-26 - Thursday Full Show - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday vs. the Jets?
Tom E. Curran
Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports Boston
Episode: 10-15-26 - Thursday Full Show - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday vs. the Jets?
Drake Maye
Celtics/Patriots prospect, guest on the interview
University of North Carolina, NFL prospect (in segment)
Episode: 10-7-26 - Wednesday Full Show - Maye vs. NASA | Schefter | McFadden
Ryan McFadden
Raiders beat writer for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: 10-7-26 - Wednesday Full Show - Maye vs. NASA | Schefter | McFadden
Adam Schefter
ESPN analyst
ESPN
Episode: HR 2 - Will Tom Brady help the Raiders beat the Pats? Plus Adam Schefter
Drake May
Guest mentioned in intro, discussing moon landing skepticism
Episode: Colts owner's 'fifth-grade' football IQ and her mid-game notebook
Ted Johnson
Three-time Super Bowl champion, former Patriots player
Former Patriots
Episode: Ted Johnson: Vrabel is pulling Bill Belichick tricks, and they're working

Hosts

Rich Shertenlieb
Host with deep Boston sports media experience; frequent presence across episodes.
Ken Laird
Co-host known for Boston sports radio presence and collaborative on-air dynamic.
Ted Johnson
Three-time Super Bowl champion; adds championship insights and player perspective.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 388 ratings
  • Awful

    Rich is the cringiest human in media. Cannot get it done without riding Fred’s coattails.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nicknamb
    United States4 months ago
  • Why add Ken team w/ Rich???

    Ken is the worst there is so much talent at WEEI but Ken is painful to listen to and boring as hell.

    Like Breslow he needs to go.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarleyX
    United States4 months ago
  • Best afternoon show in Boston

    Hart is a great bros bro, fitz a great fan boy and Ted is really good reasonable voice in the room great insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Con_john4
    United States2 years ago
  • Great new cast

    Hart and Fitzy have always been the best together. Johnson’s been a great addition too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jiffnarius
    United States2 years ago
  • Maybe the worst show over

    Jones, Armand, MEGO - they all stink. And never trust anyone that gives themselves their own nickname. Talking about you MEGO

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John294294
    United States2 years ago

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Some fans criticize lineup changes or host dynamics, calling aspects of the cast polarizing.
Listeners appreciate the high-energy, entertaining mix of sports talk and philanthropy.
Guests and charity segments are often praised for local impact and authentic storytelling.

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#226
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Apple Podcasts
#248
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HR 2 - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday? Ian Rapoport and Ted have their doubts
Q: The 24 teams are going to be in the playoffs next year. From a betting standpoint, what does that mean for you guys?
Boyle opposes the expansion, arguing that a larger playoff field diminishes the importance of the college football regular season, though he expects to keep watching.
HR 2 - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday? Ian Rapoport and Ted have their doubts
Q: So where's your head at this game?
Pat Boyle expects the Patriots to win but thinks the Jets can cover the spread if Geno Smith avoids turnovers and the Jets defense slows New England's run-focused offense.
10-15-26 - Thursday Full Show - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday vs. the Jets?
Q: What is your take on whether A.J. Brown is going to play this weekend?
Curran says Brown is probably going to play, based on his condition and reports from people around the team, while noting the Patriots must activate him from injured reserve before he can play.
10-15-26 - Thursday Full Show - Is A.J. Brown playing Sunday vs. the Jets?
Q: How powerful can the Tatum-Mitchell Robinson connection be?
Scalabrine says the pick-and-roll pairing can force defenders into a difficult choice: help on Robinson's roll and leave Tatum open, or step toward Tatum and give Robinson a path to the basket.
HR 1 - Brian Scalabrine joins: the Celtics will be the East's No. 1 seed
Q: So where do you have in the East then? Taking a look and taking this whole off season and being able to figure out kind of what these guys are and seeing them play a little bit, where are they in your mind?
Scalabrine predicts Boston will be the East's No. 1 seed in the regular season, citing its depth and ability to win through difficult stretches. He says the playoffs are a different challenge and sees the Knicks as stronger when their starters play heavy minutes.

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A fast-paced Boston-centric sports talk show that blends sharp analysis of Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins with candid banter, pop culture takes, and a charitable bent. Episodes often feature live telethon-style fundraising, on-site guests from Boston teams, and high-profile sports figures, interwoven with patient stories or philanthropic updates. The show stands out for its authentic chemistry among hosts, willingness to tackle both sports strategy and lighthearted entertainment, and a strong local identity that leans into community and charity as much as competition.

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2. Justin Turpin
3. Brian Scalabrine
4. Tom E. Curran
5. Drake Maye
6. Ryan McFadden
7. Adam Schefter
8. Drake May

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