It is spooky season! Reese and Nate welcome Kevin Giulini on the fourth episode of Foxborough Fanatics to bring his insights from the fan perspective of an NFC East team. Nate and Kevin will play a game by assembling a team of specific players to fight off Chucky, Pennywise, and Michael Myers, while celebrating the Patriots win against the Buffalo Bills.

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Kevin Giulini), Ep. 4 (Birthplace Studios)

Join hosts Reese and Nate on the fifth episode of Foxborough Fanatics as they break down many of the referees' crucial miss calls during the Patriots-Dolphins matchup in Miami. The duo will also call up Riley Hanover for a hot take before Nate spills a Patriots themed pop quiz over Reese to piece together.

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 5 (Birthplace Studios)

On the sixth episode of Foxborough Fanatics, join Nate and Reese to discuss another upsetting loss versus the Washington Commanders. Then, Reese will introduce Hunter Bernard, a Saints fan, to review his Justin Jefferson hot take, and they will play a game called "Most Likely To" before the preview of the Colts-Patriots game in Frankfurt, Germany.

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Hunter Bernard), Ep. 6 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese and Nate return for their seventh episode! Join them to figure out why the Patriots are a hot mess, sitting at 2-8 record; the worst record in the American Football Conference. Plus, Reese quizzes  guest Mo Castellanos on some NFL team logos as he is unfamiliar with their features.
And don't go anywhere, the fanatics WILL be back next week during the Patriots bye week.

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Mo Castellanos), Ep. 7 (Birthplace Studios)

It is the bye week for the Patriots, and Foxborough Fanatics is honored to have Andrew Stratton as a special guest for their eighth episode! This is also their longest episode, so they have laid out their hot take and game infested show for you to dabble in!

(4:35) The Noise Maker Game
(10:14) “Don’t talk to that guy about Kansas.” -Andrew
(18:02) “Harry Potter is the most overrated quidditch player of all time.” -Andrew
(23:41) The future of Mac Jones
(32:41) The future of Bill Belichick 
(44:44) Hot Takes with CJ Emerton
(49:58) Hot Takes with Andrew Stratton
(56:02) The Historical Figure or NFL Player Game
(1:03:58) “Peanut Butter Baby?” -Nate
(1:04:36) “Yes, the basketball corgi.” -Reese
(1:05:23) Preview of the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Andrew Stratton), Ep. 8 (Birthplace Studios)

Join Reese and Nate on the ninth episode of Foxborough Fanatics, where they discuss the quarterback position and passing game of the Patriots. They will also play two rounds of wavelength to lighten up the mood following New England's fourth consecutive loss. 

Here's the rundown:
(0:00) Introduction 
(5:23) “He is physically, mentally, emotionally and fundamentally broken.” -Reese
(12:29) “Maybe [Matt] Patricia was smart.” -Nate
(17:21) “I don’t think he knows what a field goal is!” -Nate
(19:25) Tom Brady’s Comments on Today’s NFL
(25:34) Game Time: Wavelength
(26:32) “You didn’t even pick heads or tails!” -Reese
(40:47) “Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2” -Reese
(42:52) “Yeah!” -Nate
(44:24) Preview: Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 9 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese and Nate have returned for their tenth episode, reaching double digits! The fanatics welcome Willie Edwards to provide some insight from a Packers fan perspective following a very defensive game versus the Chargers. Don't forget to follow their Instagram: @foxborough_fanatics
Here is the rundown:

(0:00) Introduction
(2:17) Recap: Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots
(8:49) “Big Ol’ Screen” -Nate
(15:13) “Let’s say we pair the Dolphins offense with the Patriots defense” -Reese
(19:52) “I’m worried about your blood vessels.” -Reese
(20:41) Hot Takes with Willie Edwards
(28:38) Game Time: Punt Party - Round 1
(33:19) “Ha!” -Nate
(34:05) “I’m gonna punt because what comes in after Mac Jones? The punter.” -Willie
(38:28) Game Time: Punt Party - Round 2
(41:15) “That’s not how it goes! That’s the minions!” -Reese
(44:30) “You got some bevs.” -Nate
(48:23) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Willie Edwards), Ep. 10 (Birthplace Studios)

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On the eleventh episode of Foxborough Fanatics, Reese Merritt and Nate Emerton chat with a fellow Birthplace Studios podcaster, Braedan Shea of Kickin' It with BShea. Braedan, a Steelers fan, discusses the latest matchup between the Patriots and Steelers with the fanatics. Here is the rundown:

(0:00) Introduction
(3:10) Recap: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
(12:33) “I didn’t know he was vegan.” -Nate
(18:11) “Quinnen Williams had like a defensive touchdown where he stiff-armed Tyreek Hill like basically through MetLife’s turf.” -Braedan
(25:02) A Little Bit About Bill Belichick
(28:09) Hot Takes with Braedan Shea
(35:45) “It’s the Puka Nacua sweepstakes now.” -Braedan
(36:37) Game Time: Fictional NFL Teams
(39:09) “Please stop. We’re playing a game and I’m having fun.” -Reese
(42:52) “Can’t see’ems, get it.” -Reese
(50:00) “I don’t think labradors [are] capable of getting that mean though.” -Braedan
(52:08) “Honey! Where’s my super suit?” -Braedan
(59:45) Team Captains & Underrated Players for Fictional NFL Teams
(1:02:17) Preview: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Braedan Shea), Ep. 11 (Birthplace Studios)

Join the Foxborough Fanatics on the twelfth episode! Nate and Reese get in the holiday spirit, recapping the Patriots game versus the Chiefs, and playing a game of Guessing Scale. Next week the fanatics will be taking a week off to celebrate Christmas, but they will be back in no time!

(0:00) Introduction
(1:08) Recap: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots
(6:42) “I hope…” -Reese: Part 1
(9:12) “I hope…” -Reese: Part 2
(21:34) “Judon is a blitz.” -Nate
(24:36) Game Time: Guessing Scale
(26:04) “Yeah, and you hung it over the middle and I hit it 500 feet! -Nate
(31:39) “You’re cooking with gas right now.” -Reese
(33:46) “Okay, okay, okay. Bacon.” -Reese
(35:30) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos
(44:50) Click here if you like Christmas!
(46:42) “It’s reindeer glue.” -Nate

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 12 (Birthplace Studios)

A Remote Special! Join Nate and Reese on Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era as they discuss the conclusion of the Patriots 2023 season from great distances! The fanatics call in on winter break and play a game of 25 Words or Less, and unravel Bill Belichick's future. The podcast will continue during the offseason at a bi-weekly rate.

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt, Ep. 13 (Birthplace Studios)

Foxborough Fanatics returns to the Springfield College campus! Every update you need on the New England Patriots' coaching situation for head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator is explained right here! Here's the rundown:

(0:46) Introduction
(3:13) Hoophall Classic Update
(5:26) Patriots sign Michael Jordan… The Offensive Guard
(6:26) Kayshon Boutte Gambling
(10:18) Jerod Mayo now New England’s head coach & Bill Belichick parts ways
(18:52) Reese’s Vrabel vs. Mayo Question
(22:00) Mayo as first Black Patriots HC
(27:49) Mayo’s childrens’ names
(28:19) Culture Shift
(35:42) Kraft is corrected by Mayo
(37:21) Confidence in a QB: Reflecting on Mac Jones
(41:35) Coordinators the Patriots have interviewed
(52:40) Will there be a general manager?
(58:18) Preview: Top 3 Quarterbacks in the NFL Draft & Conference Championships

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 14 (Birthplace Studios)

Foxborough Fanatics is showcasing their 15th episode during the Super Bowl! Nate Emerton and Reese Merritt preview Super Bowl LVIII, discuss new coordinators, and analyze the top three quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Follow them @foxborough_fanatics on Instagram, check out Reese's blog at nfldraftprospectbigboard.wordpress.com, and follow his TikTok @reesemerritt_

(0:46) Introduction
(1:58) Super Bowl LVIII Preview
(3:40) Nate’s Team-Bar Comparison
(16:14) New Patriots Coaches & Coordinators
(42:26) Mac Jones Report & A Trombone Noise
(45:59) Top 3 Quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 15 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese Merritt and surprise guest, Kaitlyn Kupiec, who is one the hosts on JK Talks, come together as Nate is undergoes surgery behind the scenes. With all the new hires within the Patriots organization, Reese provides all you would want to know about the whopping 18 new coaching hires. Here's the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(3:15) Super Bowl LVIII Recap
(13:21) Usher and Other Favorite Halftime Performances
(18:30) “I thought she was going to pop!” -Kaitlyn
(23:40) Patriots New Coaching Positions
(28:04) “Mike McCarthy. No, again, no, not the Dallas Cowboys coach.” -Reese
(29:22) “Doubled folks, doubled.” -Reese
(34:54) “So, like dead last.” -Kaitlyn
(39:10) “He is a three-time World Bowl Champion!” -Reese
(49:24) Franchise Tag Opinions
(54:59) Preview: Free Agency

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Kaitlyn Kupiec), Ep. 16 (Birthplace Studios)

Join Reese and Nate as they return from Spring Break, reviewing all the transactions the New England Patriots have made and what that means for the NFL Draft. Here is the rundown:
(1:00) What happened to Nate?
(2:48) Reese’s Trip to South Carolina
(9:41) Patriots Free Agency
(10:07) Mac Jones Traded
(14:26) Trent Brown & Cincinnati
(16:51) Lawrence Guy and Adrian Phillips Released
(18:32) Tight Ends
(20:27) Patriot Players Returning to New Culture
(24:53) Is Jacoby Brissett the New Transition Quarterback?
(27:05) Kyle Dugger’s Transition Tag
(28:09) Mike Onwenu’s Big Contract
(30:38) The Steal of Free Agency
(32:24) Antonio Gibson Signed. What that means for Ezekiel Elliott
(39:32) What’s Missing on New England’s Depth Chart
(42:43) NFL Draft Hypothetical Situations
(1:00:35) Running Back Speed Dating Situation

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 17 (Birthplace Studios)

Rules have been altered in the NFL and the Foxborough Fanatics invite Jake Tenney onto the podcast to discuss the new rules and whether they should have been changed in the first place. Reese and Jake play a game of War Room Role Play to predict potential trades for the No. 3 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Jake Tenney
(3:58) Hip Drop Tackle Banned
(11:13) “Imagine Prime Gronk…” -Nate
(14:22) The Jabrill Peppers Rant
(20:37) New Kickoff Rules
(36:47) Somehow Chad Ryland enters the conversation.
(38:37) Stefon Diggs Trade
(43:27) Game: War Room Role Play

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Jake Tenney), Ep. 18 (Birthplace Studios)

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a week away! Reese and Nate welcome Luke Whitehouse to hear his insight, knowledge and hot takes for the upcoming selections on the 19th episode of Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era. Here's the rundown: 
(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Luke Whitehouse
(4:10) New England’s Draft Priorities
(8:19) Williams vs. Maye vs. Daniels
(13:33) Deep WR & QB Class - Kevin White Shoutout
(20:50) Is it so bad for New England to take an OT in Round 1?
(25:32) Back to WR & QB Draft Class
(26:55) Stefon Diggs Trade Hot Take from Luke
(33:24) Should the Patriots draft a kicker?
(36:30) Over-Under Game
(54:35) What the “Take Marvin Harrison Jr.” option would look like
(1:02:50) Is Kendrick Bourne a good No. 2 receiver?
(1:06:15) Tua Tagovailoa & Michael Penix Jr. Hot Take

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Luke Whitehouse), Ep. 19 (Birthplace Studios)

The 20th episode of Foxborough Fanatics marks the end of the 2024 Spring semester! Nate and Reese welcome Collin Dagg to recap the 2024 NFL Draft as Reese shares stories from his trip to Detroit. The three continue to break down New England's future, starting with Drake Maye. Also, Nate is absolutely ecstatic with the signing of Joey Slye. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Collin Dagg
(3:07) Drake Maye! Should Maye and other rookie quarterbacks start immediately?
(9:05) Patriots 5-Man QB Room
(11:05) Polk & Baker - Rookie Wide Receivers
(16:10) Which receivers will make the 53-man roster?
(22:06) Javon Baker’s Questionable Quote
(23:11) Maye’s press conference after being selected No. 3 overall, preaching work ethic
(26:04) Three New Kickers for New England - Nate’s Favorite
(31:43) Reese’s Draft Experience
(45:35) Where does New England rank offensively now?
(47:45) Collin’s Jake Silver & Ezekiel Elliott Story
(50:16) How the Patriots will be a Top 20 offense
(53:56) Will the Patriots defense be Top 10 in the NFL? Top 5?
(1:02:26) Way Too Early Super Bowl Predictions
(1:09:37) Farewell Until September

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Collin Dagg), Ep. 20 (Birthplace Studios)

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