Centers on the Wild Card win over the Jets, the Patriots’ first playoff victory since the AFL era. Revisits the regular-season matchups and showcases the dominant performance that launched their postseason run.

The fourth in the Patriots Super Bowl Sound Odyssey series, this edition is a 10 episode podcast chronicling the New England Patriots 1985 season. From their roots in the 1970s to the trials and tribulations in the early 1980’s, the ‘85 Pats put it all together with a perfect blend of player personnel, coaching talent and team vision, becoming the first squad in team history to win an AFC Championship and the first NFL team to ever win three playoff road games on the road to the Super Bowl. Hear from the players, coaches and executives that lived it, mixed with the unforgettable sounds from television and radio, as we relive all the ups and downs from the special 1985 season.

<p>The fourth in the Patriots Super Bowl Sound Odyssey series, this edition is a 10 episode podcast chronicling the New England Patriots 1985 season. From their roots in the 1970s to the trials and tribulations in the early 1980&rsquo;s, the &lsquo;85 Pats put it all together with a perfect blend of player personnel, coaching talent and team vision, becoming the first squad in team history to win an AFC Championship and the first NFL team to ever win three playoff road games on the road to the Super Bowl. Hear from the players, coaches and executives that lived it, mixed with the unforgettable sounds from television and radio, as we relive all the ups and downs from the special 1985 season.</p>

1985: A Patriots Super Bowl Sound Odyssey

1985, Episode 6: “The Breakthrough”

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A reflective finale featuring voices from across the team, looking back 40 years later. Focuses on what the 1985 season meant to the players, the franchise, and the fans — and how it laid the foundation for everything that came after.

1985, Episode 10: "Legacy"

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Reflects on the lead-up to the Patriots’ first Super Bowl, including the quirky “The Patriots and We” music video. Chronicles the game itself, where the Patriots were overwhelmed by the legendary 1985 Bears, while still honoring the season’s success.

1985, Episode 9: "Berry the Bears"

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Highlights the Patriots’ historic AFC Championship win over the Dolphins — their first-ever victory in Miami. Captures the emotion, the execution, and the significance of finally breaking through to reach the Super Bowl.

1985, Episode 8: "Squish the Fish"

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1985, Episode 6: “The Breakthrough”

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