On the latest edition of the Gridiron and Beyond, Bob Socci sits down with the Boston Globe's Nicole Yang.   They discuss some of the main story lines entering Patriots training camp, including the quarterback competition and the status of N'Keal Harry. Bob also dives into Nicole's recent profile of Jonnu Smith and what it was like, personally, for her as an Asian-American to report on ex-Pat Eugene Chung's recent experience exemplifying the ignorance in a time of increasing intolerance directed toward the A.A.P.I. community ..read more

Bob Socci talks with Brandon Kornblue of @kornbluekicking about Patriots rookie free agent Quinn Nordin and the process of helping him transition from an inconsistent career at Michigan to an impressive spring with the Patriots in hopes of unseating veteran incumbent Nick Folk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob Socci talks with Brendan Kornblue of @kornbluekicking about Patriots rookie free agent Quinn Nordin and the process of helping him transition from an inconsistent career at Michigan to an impressive spring with the Patriots in hopes of unseating veteran incumbent Nick Folk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob's guest is author Ted Jackson whose book "You Ought to Do a Story About Me" tells the story of former NFL defensive back and punt returner Jackie Wallace, whose career included three Super Bowl appearances and preceded a struggle with many issues facing far too many ex-players. It's a story of repeatedly rising, falling and rising again, both a cautionary tale and an inspirational one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob Socci is joined this week by his counterpart over in the NHL, the Voice of the Boston Bruins, Judd Sirott. What was it like to be back on the road during the Washington series?  How did it feel to go from calling games before empty seats to broadcasting with fans in the stands? Judd briefly analyzes the second round series vs. New York and discusses his background working in Chicago and studying at the University of Michigan during the final years of legendary football coach Bo Schembechler's career on the sidelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob is joined by the owner of the Boston Renegades of the Women's Football Alliance, Molly Goodwin. After the 2020 season was cancelled, the Renegades have opened this spring with a 2-0 record in search of a third straight title. Molly and I discuss the history of women's tackle football in Boston and the future of the game for the women's game, locally and nationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob Socci is joined by the Voice of the Crimson Tide Eli Gold, who's called Alabama football for more than 30 years. Gold talks about Mac Jones, Christian Barmore and the pipeline of players from Tuscaloosa to Foxborough.  Eli also shares plenty of anecdotes going from a kid born in Brooklyn, selling peanuts in Madison Square Garden, to an Alabama icon whose resume includes the NFL, NHL and NASCAR. The conversation includes Gold's anecdotes about the likes of Howard Cosell, Bob Costas, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob Socci sits down with ESPN SportsCenter anchor George Grande, who co-anchored the first telecast of the NFL Draft in April 1980.   George reminisces about the early days of draft coverage and the event's importance to the eventual success of the so-called Worldwide Leader.   Plus, we talk about his baseball broadcasting career, relationship with the late Hall of Famer Tom Seaver and lifelong friend Joe Castiglione. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

On this episode, Bob sits down with Evan Lazar of CLNS Media to discuss the legacy of Julian Edelman as well as predictions for the upcoming NFL Draft at the end of the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Bob is joined by Chris Price from the Boston Globe. As an author of three books about the Patriots and producer of the Globe's "Point After" newsletter, Chris joins me to discuss the current offseason and how the free agency phase of the team-building process has influenced the team's approach to the NFL Draft throughout Bill Belichick' tenure in New England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more