6 Rings and Football Things
A football-obsessed cast of WEEI voices brings you in-depth coverage of the Patriots, offering a fresh perspective on the games, biggest storylines, and personalities shaping the team, the front office, and the NFL. Brou...
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- Tom E. Curran2 eps
- Savage Boston Sports2 eps
- Sophie Weller2 eps
Also: Mike Giardi, Evan Lazar, Brian Ferzoco, Mike North
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11K to 140K🎙 ~2x weekly·1,000 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 | How one of the Patriots’ biggest projected weaknesses has become a strength, plus more takeaways from Week 6 win over Jets | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons continue to break down the Patriots’ win over the Jets with 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson. Plus, the guys discuss how the Patriots closed out the game, name their players of the game, recap the biggest storylines from around the NFL on Sunday, and look ahead to Thursday night’s matchup against the Bears in Chicago. | 1h 07m 17s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Instant reaction to an ugly Patriots win over the Jets and a rough return for A.J. Brown | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down an ugly 26-19 win over the Jets that moved the Patriots to 4-2. From A.J. Brown’s drops to an offensive line running out of healthy bodies, the guys discuss the biggest takeaways from an incomplete victory. Plus, WEEI’s Justin Turpin joins from Gillette Stadium to share his thoughts on the win, the mounting injuries ahead of a short week, the defense, and Drake Maye’s continued dominance. | 1h 04m 55s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 | 6 Rings On Air: Turpin on A.J. Brown, Drake Maye vs. the Jets' Blitz & the AFC Race | Justin Turpin joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson (RKT) on WEEI to talk Patriots-Jets. Turp explains why he still leans toward A.J. Brown sitting Sunday with a short week before the Bears, who could lose a roster spot if Brown is active, and what Brown's return would mean for Kyle Williams and Romeo Doubs. Plus: why the Jets' blitz-heavy defense could play into Drake Maye's hands, Eli Raridon's breakout, two straight strong Patriots draft classes, how the pass rush can get after Geno Smith, what it would take for the Jets to pull off the upset, Josh McDaniels on using analytics, and where the Patriots stand in a wide-open AFC.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 14m 37s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Patriots vs. Jets Week 6 Preview with Will Parkinson | In recent years, the Patriots/Jets division rivalry has been one-sided. In their last 40 games, the Patriots are 32-8 against the Jets. They are 26-4 in their last 30, 18-2 in their last 20, and 8-2 in their last 10. However, this year's Jets team isn't quite the pushover we've seen in recent years.To break down what's different about this year's Jets team and preview Sunday's matchup in Foxborough, Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are joined by Will Parkinson (@Willpa11) of the "Turn on the Jets" and "In The Trenches" podcasts for a peek behind enemy lines.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 27m 26s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Breaking down the good news coming out of Foxborough | The Patriots got some major reinforcements at Wednesday’s practice, with A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez both returning to the field ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets. What does it mean for the Patriots to have two key players back? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down the latest injury news and what it means moving forward. Plus, an encouraging potential update on Will Campbell.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 10m 26s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | 6 Rings On Air: Mego on Drake Maye's Breakout, Vrabel's Message & the Jets | Meghan Ottolini joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson (RKT) on WEEI for a full hour of Patriots talk. Mego breaks down what's unlocked Drake Maye, from a dominant offensive line and Caleb Lomu's big day to Josh McDaniels' new play-calling. Plus: who Mike Vrabel's "team guys" message was really aimed at, whether the Bills and Raiders defenses deserve the credit, where the Pats stand in the AFC, the TreVeyon Henderson and Will Campbell injuries ahead of the Jets, under-the-radar contributors, and Mego's 2024 QB redraft. Recorded Tuesday, Oct. 13 on RKT.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 35m 17s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | How will the Patriots deal with more injuries? And will A.J. Brown return against the Jets? | The Patriots' injury woes continue after Sunday's win over the Raiders, as TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and Will Campbell (knee) both suffered injuries that could sideline them for a few weeks. How will the Patriots handle the latest setbacks? And could A.J. Brown return to the field Sunday against the Jets, with the wide receiver eligible to come off injured reserve this week? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break it all down. Plus, they share their final takeaways from the Patriots' dominant win over the Raiders before turning their attention to Week 6.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 18m 59s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Beyond Drake Maye, the Patriots have plenty of positives to build on | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons react to the Patriots' blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders, as New England picks up its second straight victory despite missing key pieces, including A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez.Three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins the show to reflect on being honored alongside the 2001 Super Bowl championship team.Plus, the guys give their Players of the Game, and callers share their thoughts on Drake Maye and the Patriots' latest win.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 04m 44s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Drake Maye and the Patriots proved they are officially back with blowout win over Raiders | The Patriots put together their most complete performance of the season in Sunday's blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down Drake Maye's big day, what went right for the offense, and how the Patriots overcame a series of injuries to earn the victory.Plus, Meghan Ottolini joins the show live from Gillette Stadium to discuss what looked different about the team this week and what stood out in the win.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 15m 59s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | 6 Rings On Air: Turpin on Patriots-Raiders, Drake Maye's Buffalo breakout & Efton Chism's moment | 6 Rings' Justin Turpin joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on WEEI (Thursday, Oct 9) for a full hour of Patriots talk ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.- Turp's pick: Patriots by a touchdown, and why Las Vegas's weak run defense fits what New England is trying to build- The worry: the Raiders lead the league in forced fumbles, and the Pats have been loose with the football- Drake Maye after Buffalo: he stopped pressing, trusted his reads, and Turp thinks it's sustainable- WR depth with Mack Hollins and A.J. Brown out: Romeo Doubs as WR1, Pop Douglas bounce-back, and the "Chipmunk package"- The broken-tackle stat: receiver problem or Maye's ball placement?- Efton Chism: Danny Amendola, not Edelman? Why this is his game to deliver- The edge rush surprise: Elijah Ponder and Gabe Jacas, plus Ted on Jacas's bull rush- Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak's system and Kirk's Creed obsession- 2001 Patriots vs. 2004 Red Sox: which title meant more?- Turp's "five-star questions": Maxx Crosby instead of A.J. Brown? Would you bet your paycheck on a turnover-free Maye?New 6 Rings episodes every week with Mego and Turpin. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 27m 18s | ||||||
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| 10/11/26 | Lars Anderson on his new book exploring Tom Brady’s pursuit of greatness and its cost | Lars Anderson, author of the new book Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness, joins Jon Lyons and Dan Bahl to take a deeper look at Tom Brady’s relentless pursuit of greatness, the sacrifices he made along the way, and the price he paid to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 14m 37s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | 6 Rings On Air: Mego on Efton Chism, Drake Maye's breakout & Rich's 13-win take | Mego joins Rich Shertenlieb, Ken Laird and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson in studio to break down the Patriots' win in Buffalo: why Efton Chism should be in the slot more, Drake Maye's ball security, how the motion opened up the run game, Elijah Ponder's emergence, the refs' rough week and the Vrabel flag, whether it's sustainable against the Raiders, and Rich's case for 13 wins. From Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson on 93.7 WEEI, Boston's Sports Original.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 38m 49s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Patriots vs. Raiders Week 5 Preview with Scott Gulbransen | After a much-needed win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, one that Mike Vrabel says put his team “back in the race,” the Patriots will look to keep the momentum rolling when they return home to Gillette Stadium to take on the surprisingly 3-1 Las Vegas Raiders. Can the Patriots keep it going at home, and what will be the keys to another win? Scott Gulbransen of Silver & Black Today and 101.5 K-DAWN Las Vegas joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin for a behind-enemy-lines preview.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 24m 50s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Believer or Skeptic: What’s real and what’s fake from the Patriots’ win over the Bills? | The Patriots picked up a much-needed, potentially season-turning win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. What’s real, and what can we expect to continue seeing? And what’s fake and may not carry over? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin have updates from Wednesday’s practice as they break it all down live from Gillette Stadium.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 14m 58s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | How Drake Maye got back on track against the Bills and what he needs to do to keep it going | Drake Maye looked much more like his old self in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills. How did he get back on track? And what does he need to do to keep it rolling? Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons discuss. Plus, the guys share more thoughts on the Patriots' statement victory.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 06m 12s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Instant reaction to the Patriots’ statement win over the Bills | For the second consecutive year, the Patriots went into Buffalo on the first Sunday of October and pulled off an upset win over the Bills. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons react to the statement win, Drake Maye’s bounce-back performance, and more.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 06m 11s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Patriots @ Bills Week 4 Preview with Matt Bove | Matt Bove, the Sports Director at WKBW and co-host of the “It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo” podcast, joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin for a behind-enemy-lines preview of the Patriots’ Week 4 matchup against the Bills in Buffalo.How are the Bills approaching this game with the Patriots reeling a little bit? Could Buffalo actually present an opportunity for the Patriots to find themselves? Plus, a look at the X-factors, advantages for both sides, and more.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 29m 07s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Shouldergate: Is Drake Maye’s shoulder holding him back? How to fix the Patriots’ offense | Following his postgame comments on Sunday, Drake Maye’s shoulder has been a hot topic of conversation. On Wednesday, he popped up on the injury report. Is the shoulder what’s been wrong with Drake Maye this season? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss.Plus, what are the other issues with this Patriots offense, and how can they get back on track? And what would qualify as a bounce-back game for Maye?Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 23m 12s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | After another disaster, where do the Patriots and Drake Maye go from here? | The Patriots had a chance to prove their Week 2 win was the start of something.Instead, they were completely overwhelmed in Jacksonville.New England fell to the Jaguars 35-6 on Sunday, the most lopsided loss of the Mike Vrabel era. And after a performance like that, the questions surrounding this team have only gotten bigger.What are those questions? And what should we make of dropping to 1-2 for the sixth consecutive season? Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons discuss.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 09m 29s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Patriots @ Jaguars Week 3 Preview with Tony Wiggins | As a nor’easter gets ready to roll through New England, the Patriots head down to the sunshine to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3.Can the Patriots’ offense get back on track? What challenges will the Jaguars present?Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are joined by Tony Wiggins, host of the Locked On Jaguars podcast, to break it all down.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 28m 39s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | What's going on with Drake Maye? | Through two games, Drake Maye and the Patriots offense have scored just two touchdowns. What’s going on with the offense, and at what point should fans start to worry about Maye’s early-season regression?Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin share their final thoughts from Sunday’s win over the Steelers, break down the sudden rash of injuries, and discuss the curious situation the Patriots find themselves in with their running backs.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 18m 59s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Patriots beat Steelers, but win comes at a heavy cost | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the Patriots’ 20-3 win over the Steelers, including the biggest takeaways from the game and the heavy price the team paid with injuries. With the injury list continuing to grow, can the Patriots overcome the losses and keep things rolling?Plus, the guys look ahead to Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ted Johnson joins the show to break down the win, the offensive line’s improvement from Week 1, and how the Patriots’ defense was able to pressure Aaron Rodgers.Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts! | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Instant reaction as defense carries Patriots to win over Steelers in home opener | The Patriots have won their first home opener since 2020, although it wasn’t pretty. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons look back at what went right and what went wrong for the Patriots in Week 2 against the Steelers. Plus, Meghan Ottolini calls in to share her thoughts on the offensive shortcomings and the defense’s ability to keep the Steelers’ offense in check. | 58m 54s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | What will it take for the Patriots to REBOUND against the Steelers in Week 2? With Tim Benz from Pittsburgh Tribune Review | Drake Maye and the Patriots are looking to get their first win of the season against Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review joins to preview the matchup and discuss what the Patriots can expect from a new defense, revitalized T.J. Watt, and 42-year-old Rodgers. | 32m 17s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Discussing who's filling the A.J. Brown void for the Patriots with Nicole Yang, Boston Globe & Chad Graff, The Athletic | Meghan Ottolini sits down with Nicole Yang and Chad Graff at Patriots practice to discuss who will make up for the lost production during A.J. Brown’s injured reserve stint, and what they’re looking for in the Steelers game. | 16m 12s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | New England receiversKyle Williams+3 | — | Reception Perception | — | Kyle WilliamsAJ Brown+5 | — | 13m 55s | ||
| 4/30/26 | NFL schedule planningBuffalo Bills+4 | Mike North | NFLAudacy | Buffalonew stadium | NFLschedule release+6 | — | 1h 35m 06s | ||
| 4/21/26 | A.J. Browntrade rumors+4 | — | EaglesESPN+1 | — | A.J. BrownPatriots+5 | — | 22m 43s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Mike Vrabelpress conference+4 | Mike Giardi | Gillette Stadium | — | Mike GiardiMike Vrabel+5 | — | 18m 21s | ||
| 4/17/26 | NFL DraftNew England Patriots+3 | Evan LazarBrian Ferzoco | Patriots.comWEEI | Foxboro | New England PatriotsNFL Draft+5 | — | 35m 49s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Mike VrabelDianna Russini+3 | Tom E. Curran | WEEIAudacy+1 | — | Tom E. CurranMike Vrabel+5 | — | 17m 02s | ||
| 4/14/26 | NFL DraftNew England Patriots+3 | — | Audacy | New England | PatriotsNFL Draft+3 | — | 22m 55s | ||
| 4/14/26 | PatriotsMike Vrabel+4 | Savage Boston Sports | Patriots | — | PatriotsMike Vrabel+3 | — | 11m 11s | ||
| 4/14/26 | NFL DraftBoston sports+3 | Savage Boston Sports | Savage Boston SportsPatriots | — | NFL DraftPatriots+3 | — | 35m 37s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Mike Vrabel situationA.J. Brown concerns+3 | Tom E. Curran | PatriotsWEEI | — | Tom E. CurranMike Vrabel+5 | — | 16m 14s | ||
| 4/6/26 | NFL DraftNew England Patriots+3 | Sophie Weller | Audacy | — | Patriotsdraft+5 | — | 22m 40s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Patriots offseasonNFL Draft+3 | Sophie Weller | Patriots WireAudacy | — | Patriotsoffseason+3 | — | 26m 54s | ||
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Chart history for 6 Rings and Football Things
Peaked at #127 in TH, currently #127 in TH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| PT | — | #155 | #155 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.