(00:00) The guys open Friday’s show with a discussion about smokeless nicotine, Zyn, smoking, and more. Is smokeless nicotine bad for you? Hear what Hardy’s doctor had to say, plus how and why Fred and Hardy quit smoking.
(18:14) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Patriots won their first preseason game of the Drake Maye era, defeating the Carolina Panthers 17-3, though the rookie QB only took a handful of snaps, much to the crowd's displeasure. The Pats mostly rode with Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton, which will have a national host taking a victory lap.

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(00:00) The guys open Friday’s show with a discussion about smokeless nicotine, Zyn, smoking, and more. Is smokeless nicotine bad for you? Hear what Hardy’s doctor had to say, plus how and why Fred and Hardy quit smoking. (18:14) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Patriots won their first preseason game of the Drake Maye era, defeating the Carolina Panthers 17-3, though the rookie QB only took a handful of snaps, much to the crowd's displeasure. The Pats mostly rode with Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton, which will have a national host taking a victory lap.
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Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Toucher & Hardy, updated weekdays. Listen to Toucher & Hardy live every weekday from 6am-10am ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Toucher &amp; Hardy, updated weekdays. Listen to Toucher &amp; Hardy live every weekday from 6am-10am ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

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Smokeless Nicotine | What Happened Last Night + Maye We Please Get to See Drake Play? | The Pats QB Situation - 08/09 (Hour 1)

(00:00) Brian Hoyer joins Toucher & Hardy to discuss what he saw from the Pats last night, the Patriots, Drake Maye, Joe Milton, his year with Cam Newton, calling plays, who will make the cut as QB and backup QB when the season starts, and more. 

(14:18) A Fred Toucher bobblehead night, baseball commentators doing 162 games a year and how they do it, Hardy’s hilarious “hookup” story, and listeners email the show. 

(31:12) THE STACK

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(00:00) Brian Hoyer joins Toucher &amp; Hardy to discuss what he saw from the Pats last night, the Patriots, Drake Maye, Joe Milton, his year with Cam Newton, calling plays, who will make the cut as QB and backup QB when the season starts, and more. 
(14:18) A Fred Toucher bobblehead night, baseball commentators doing 162 games a year and how they do it, Hardy’s hilarious “hookup” story, and listeners email the show. 
(31:12) THE STACK
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Brian Hoyer joins the show | The Email Bit | The Stack - 08/09 (Hour 4)

(00:00) A look back at 15 years of 98.5 The Sports Hub, including the afternoon show’s interesting dynamics, hosts not talking off-air, funny stories, and more.

(12:44) Jason McCourty joins Toucher & Hardy to discuss the Patriots, why Drake Maye didn’t play much last night and if the offensive line was a factor, upcoming joint practices, training camp, situational play and strategy, expectations, more on Joe Milton, and much more.

(30:18) After longtime Bruins TV announcer Jack Edwards announced his retirement, the vacant job has been filled by 98.5 The Sports Hub’s very own Judd Sirott, who previously called B’s games on the radio for seven years. With Judd moving to another booth, the Bruins radio job is now open, and Ryan Johnston is VERY interested.

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For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) A look back at 15 years of 98.5 The Sports Hub, including the afternoon show’s interesting dynamics, hosts not talking off-air, funny stories, and more.
(12:44) Jason McCourty joins Toucher &amp; Hardy to discuss the Patriots, why Drake Maye didn’t play much last night and if the offensive line was a factor, upcoming joint practices, training camp, situational play and strategy, expectations, more on Joe Milton, and much more.
(30:18) After longtime Bruins TV announcer Jack Edwards announced his retirement, the vacant job has been filled by 98.5 The Sports Hub’s very own Judd Sirott, who previously called B’s games on the radio for seven years. With Judd moving to another booth, the Bruins radio job is now open, and Ryan Johnston is VERY interested.
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15 Incredible Years of The Sports Hub | Jason McCourty Joins T&H | The Vacant Bruins TV Job is Filled - 08/09 (Hour 3)

(00:00) Hour 2 opens with some talk about interesting “art,” followed by Albert Breer's appearance on T&H to discuss the Patriots, Drake Maye, and expectations for the rookie QB, along with comparisons to other QBs in their first training camps.

(10:44) More with Albert Breer on Olympic Basketball, Team USA's depth, Joel Embiid, upcoming joint practices, and what Breer is hearing about Joe Milton.

(28:21) The ongoing Brandon Aiyuk contract situation in San Francisco, the Patriots, players who don’t want to play in New England, wide receivers that were moved, and more.

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For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) Hour 2 opens with some talk about interesting “art,” followed by Albert Breer's appearance on T&amp;H to discuss the Patriots, Drake Maye, and expectations for the rookie QB, along with comparisons to other QBs in their first training camps.
(10:44) More with Albert Breer on Olympic Basketball, Team USA's depth, Joel Embiid, upcoming joint practices, and what Breer is hearing about Joe Milton.
(28:21) The ongoing Brandon Aiyuk contract situation in San Francisco, the Patriots, players who don’t want to play in New England, wide receivers that were moved, and more.
CONNECT WITH TOUCHER &amp; HARDY: <a href="http://linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy">linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy</a>
For the latest updates, visit the <a href="https://985thesportshub.com/shows/toucher-rich/">show</a> page on <a href="http://985thesportshub.com">985thesportshub.com</a>. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on <a href="http://twitter.com/985thesportshub">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/985TheSportsHub">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/985thesportshub/">Instagram</a>. Watch the show every morning on <a href="http://youtube.com/@985thesportshub">YouTube</a>, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Smokeless Nicotine | What Happened Last Night + Maye We Please Get to See Drake Play? | The Pats QB Situation - 08/09 (Hour 1)

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