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Boston Red Sox
Boston Celtics
Red Sox
Mike Vrabel
New England Patriots
Jaylen Brown
Celtics
Boston Bruins
Boston
Patriots
New York Knicks
AJ Brown
Jayson Tatum
Jason Tatum
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Fenway Park
Enhanced Games
Brad Stevens
Craig Breslow
Bruins

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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WEEI presents a collection of reaction and breakdown following the trade of the summer from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Plus, a fiery debate surrounding the financial motivations behind the Jaylen Brown trade... more

WEEI presents a collection of discussions surrounding the Boston Red Sox from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. The crew tackles the drama between Willson Contreras, Cade Cavalli, and the Fenway crowd, sparking an ... more

WEEI presents a collection of raw reactions to the bombshell Jaylen Brown trade from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. The crew breaks down why this move leaves a massive void on the floor, tries to make sense of the... more

End of an era as Jaylen Brown gets traded to Philly // Could private equity ownership in the NBA ruin the game? // Why has Jayson Tatum been so quiet through all this? // Celtics were a lot closer to Giannis than we initially thought // Reading betwe... more

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Recent Guests

Noa Dalzell
Writer for Celtics blog and You Got Boston podcast
Celtics Blog / You Got Boston
Episode: Interviews of the week on WEEI: June 22-26
Mike Florio
Founder/Lead writer at Pro Football Talk
Pro Football Talk
Episode: Interviews of the week on WEEI: June 22-26
Justin Terpen
WEEI insider analyst providing inside information and reporting on Celtics
WEEI.com
Episode: Best of Celtics on WEEI: Will JB still be traded now that Giannis is off the table?
Marc Ryan
Co-host from 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, Pistons expert
97.1 The Ticket (Detroit)
Episode: HR 2 - Rich asks Brad Stevens: What are we doing?!
Lorenzo Garmendia
Gradom Baseball representative / hitting coach consultant
Gradom Baseball
Episode: Best WEEI Interviews: June 1-5
Bob Nightengale
MLB columnist, USA Today
USA Today
Episode: 6/5/26 - Friday Full Show - Bye bye Bello | Bob Nightengale | Rich is going to be a country star
Vic Dibitetto
Comedian and Knicks fan
Independent entertainer
Episode: 6/5/26 - Friday Full Show - Bye bye Bello | Bob Nightengale | Rich is going to be a country star
Christian Arcand
Radio host for WEEI, primetime baseball discussant
WEEI
Episode: 6/5/26 - Friday Full Show - Bye bye Bello | Bob Nightengale | Rich is going to be a country star
Bob Nightingale
Sportswriter/insider
USA Today/Nightingale
Episode: Gronk comes through with some sound financial advice for rookies

Hosts

Rich Shertenlieb
Host with veteran broadcasting background; frequent involvement in Boston sports discourse
Ken Laird
Co-host known for on-air personality and deep ties to Boston sports media
Ted Johnson
Three-time Super Bowl champion; brings championship insight to roster and performance discussions

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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
  • The Phone Number

    Jones did the same crap at 98.5- the freaking phone number every 30 seconds. People know the number Adam, you kill the flow of the show just endlessly repeating the number. My god, the same people call in every day but remind us. Worse than weather on the 8’s or news updates on the 10’s. If people want the number, they can search in 1 second. Keep killing the show’s momentum, maybe you can do Augusta sports talk… Do they have sports in Maine??? This show could be a 5 but you need to learn from F... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    EveryNicknameIsTaken14
    United States2 years ago
  • Mego and Arcand> Jones

    Jones is an obnoxious hot take guy who talks over the two better parts of the show to try to prove he knows more or is smarter than Mego and Christian. Unfortunately he’s intolerable and the show is tough to get through because of it. I love Mego and Christian and wish it was Mego and Arcand minus that twerp Jones.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pepe26
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners enjoy the mix of sports analysis and entertainment banter.
Fans praise strong Patriots and roster insights with insider context.
Positive notes often center on guest expertise and banter that feels authentic to Boston sports culture.
Some reviews critique host chemistry or pacing, indicating mixed reception to format changes.

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#113
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bradfo gets a kilt from an Irish listener!
Q: What do you think about the current front office decisions after the coaching changes?
Bradford suggests there will be tough decisions if the moves don't translate to better performance, stressing accountability at the top levels and the need for substantial improvement beyond a few win streaks.
Interviews of the week on WEEI: June 22-26
Q: What is the current likelihood of Jalen Brown remaining with the Celtics next season?
Based on the discussion, there is a guarded chance he may not be back, with some analysts estimating around 30% that he remains, due to the evolving trade dynamics and the possible pursuit of bigger moves.
HR 1 - Hey! The Red Sox actually won a game at home!
Q: Who has influence over trades according to Breslow's interview?
Breslow indicated ownership involvement and Theo Epstein's potential role in discussions, with ownership ultimately sign-off on moves, signaling a complex governance structure behind decisions.
HR 1 - Hey! The Red Sox actually won a game at home!
Q: What did Breslow say about turning the season around?
He emphasized the need to win a large number of games in a row and cited the importance of pitching depth and a consistent lineup, but acknowledged the immediate challenge of the current stretch.
Best WEEI Interviews: June 1-5
Q: Craig, how do you balance analytics with coaching when working with players?
We rely on objective information to show how a player has performed and pair it with the coaches who interact with the player daily to determine the best direction, ensuring we push or support players appropriately.

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A fast-paced Boston sports talk show blending deep Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics analysis with offbeat pop culture banter, live interviews, and on-site field segments. Expect lively trades chatter (AJ Brown, Giannis), roster evaluations, and guest perspectives from NFL insiders and local sports media, all delivered with signature Boston humor and city pride. A standout is the seamless mix of high-stakes sports debate with entertainment tangents (guitar culture, celebrity guests, and cross-promotional bits), creating a distinctive local flavor that appeals to dedicated sports fans who enjoy camaraderie, humor, and insider context.

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7. Vic Dibitetto
8. Christian Arcand

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