Not is only is there one guest on Foxborough Fanatics, there are two! On the Halloween Edition of Foxborough Fanatics, Reese and Nate welcome Hayden Cheever and Jake Tenney to break down the thrilling, "next man up" mentality win from the New England Patriots! A haunted story will be told during "Haunted Mad Libs" and everyone will provide some unfortunately sad training camp stories for "I Remember When..." Here is the rundown:

(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Jake Tenney & Hayden Cheever
(2:26) Recap: New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
(9:33) “It looks like he’s fourty.” -Reese
(14:56) “The dude kicked it line drive into the crowd…” -Hayden
(16:10) Wide Receiver Drops
(20:37) “Have you seen that movie with Mark Wahlberg…” -Jake
(26:18) Nate’s 6th Round Prediction
(29:37) Time To Tell Your Friends
(34:08) I Remember When…
(36:39) “My boy, Vince!” -Nate
(43:31) “I guess that’s why they call him a great escape artist.” -Jake
(45:32) Game Time: Haunted Mad Libs
(52:52) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 28 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese and Nate welcome back Hunter Bernard on the show to discuss the Patriots nail-biting 17-20 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans, including Drake Maye's miraculous end of regulation play. Not only are Hunter and Reese matching up against each other in fantasy football, but Hunter shares his story of how he has a direct connection to the family of a particular AFC South quarterback during "I Remember When..." Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Hunter Bernard
(2:51) Recap: New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans
(3:29) “My heart rate was at 138.” -Nate
(6:51) Should the Patriots have gone for a 2-point conversion?
(23:43) Saints going under a new rebuild?
(24:45) “I knew in my heart, this was not going to last.” -Hunter
(27:23) “Which is huge”
(36:51) I Remember When…
(41:19) Fantasy Talk
(43:35) “I love my running backs! I got Saquan. I got Alvin Kamara…” -Reese
(50:11) Game Time: Mr. Garvey’s NFL Roll Call
(55:13) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Hunter Bernard), Ep. 29 (Birthplace Studios)

The Patriots defense plays lights out, recording nine sacks on the day, defeating the Chicago Bears 19-3 to win in Week 10! On the 30th episode of Foxborough Fanatics, Nate and Reese recap the showdown between the No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams, and the No. 3 overall pick, Drake Maye. Some alarming facts are told during "Time To Tell Your Friends" and the fanatics find out Nate is actually not bad at guessing his movies. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(1:46) Recap: New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears
(3:27) “Nine sacks is a lot.” -Nate
(16:51) “He’s got like that humble leadership that… Do I say it?” -Reese
(23:37) The Chad Field Goal Theory
(25:55) “All four limbs flailing in the air.” -Reese
(29:16) “Maybe we’re gonna win the AFC Championship game next year…” -Reese
(31:38) “Last time we got an edge rusher from the Ravens…” -Nate
(32:18) Hot Takes
(36:30) “But 38 touchdowns.” -Nate
(39:14) Time To Tell Your Friends
(39:35) “What?!” -Nate
(43:08) Game Time: Guess The Movie in 5
(45:20) “Kansas?!” -Nate
(49:24) Preview: Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 30 (Birthplace Studios)

As Thanksgiving approaches, Reese and Nate recap the Rams-Patriots game on the 31st episode, starting off with the last offensive play for New England. During this Week 11 game, Nate attended at Gillette Stadium and texted Reese, "your boy," before Reese learned who would be on the receiving end of a Patriots score. Find out who that was and don't forget to stick around for one of the hottest takes, as well as "Number Sync." Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(2:13) Recap: Los Angeles Rams vs. New England Patriots
(2:18) Last offensive play for New England: Who’s fault was it?
(10:32) “Our boy, Jones, did last year.” -Nate
(19:31) “I described last year’s team as a puzzle that was just missing like three big pieces in the middle.” -Nate
(25:44) “He is playing at a level that other rookie quarterbacks just have not been able to do.” -Reese
(26:30) Vederian Lowe Touchdown
(29:45) “We’re gonna send that in a letter.” -Nate
(32:44) Hot Takes
(34:50) “And, to top it all off…” -Nate
(39:02) Time To Tell Your Friends
(40:18) “The sadness caused you to fall asleep.” -Reese
(41:26) Game Time: Number Sync
(45:08) “Oh no. Please don’t be… interceptions.” -Reese
(51:58) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 31 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese and Nate return from Thanksgiving break, and unfortunately had to endure a tight 25-24 loss versus the Indianapolis Colts. On the 32nd episode of Foxborough Fanatics, hear why this specific loss may have been the most embarrassing loss of the season, and why one phase of the coaching staff may need to be reevaluated. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(1:33) Recap: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
(3:26) “This guy has had a 47.4 completion percentage this season.” -Reese
(5:27) Reevaluation of the Coaching Staff
(8:14) Offensive Issue: Personnel, Defensive Issue: Coaching
(14:56) “How many times has a rookie quarterback with a terrible offensive line thrown it to an okay receiver?” -Nate
(16:00) “Cause they saw what happened to the Bears.” -Nate
(17:25) Why it may be a good thing the Patriots do not have a No. 1 receiver
(25:00) Time To Tell Your Friends
(29:38) “It would be a great Christmas present if…” -Reese
(33:12) I Remember When…
(38:20) Game Time: Guess One Number
(40:16) “Nine-hundred nine ninety nine nine.” -Nate
(41:19) “What does this math question equal?” -Reese
(42:45) Preview: BYE Week

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 32 (Birthplace Studios)

It's the Holiday Episode at Foxborough Fanatics, and Reese and Nate welcome Braedan Shea onto the show! They cover a wide variety of topics during this holiday-themed, bye week episode, discussing the UNC hiring of Bill Belichick, ESPN's 30 for 30 "The New York Sack Exchange," and New England's last four games of the season. Not only is there one "Game Time," there's two, where another special guest will be revealed. Here is the rundown:

(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Braedan Shea
(3:50) “See, I like the way he thinks.” -Braedan
(4:07) Bill Belichick Hired as UNC’s Head Coach
(11:17) Mark Gastineau
(18:21) Goals for New England in Last 4 Games and Beyond
(18:53) “Nate’s shaking his head no.” -Reese
(22:00) “No, we need someone to go out there and catch everything in his direction!” -Nate
(30:15) Interest in Bengals WR Tee Higgins
(31:49) “Let’s send him a note.” -Nate
(32:21) Game Time: Pair Up The Christmas Lineup
(36:43) “Okay, aww now I actually have to try.” -Braedan
(37:52) “I was actually thinking of Paycor.” -Reese
(40:38) “Chad Ryland.” -Braedan
(41:17) “It’s so hard to think of a hidden talent.” -Braedan
(45:29) “I don’t think there will ever be a winning team with…” -Nate
(48:17) Time To Tell Your Friends
(49:57) Game Time: Stadium OR Supermarket with Another Special Guest!
(58:06) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Braedan Shea), Ep. 33 (Birthplace Studios)

Reese and Nate return from Springfield College's winter break to cover all they missed. Thoughts on the Jerod Mayo firing, the Mike Vrabel hiring, and who the foxborough fanatics believe has locked themselves a position on next season's team as a bona fide second-string player. Here's the rundown:
(0:46) Introduction: Welcome back from Winter Break
(5:41) Recap the Patriots’ January
(6:21) Joe Milton III
(9:47) Is it inappropriate for an organization to ask their team to purposefully lose a game?
(13:35) Jerod Mayo firing thoughts
(20:36) Mike Vrabel hiring thoughts
(23:56) Coaching Staff Updates
(24:28) “That’s the entire skill position coaching staff.” -Reese
(27:55) “But if they take 15 minutes, four times, to score four touchdowns, you’re not going to win!” -Nate
(32:12) Josh McDaniels hiring thoughts
(40:34) “I mean he’s the guy that ended the dynasty. He might be the guy to start the next one.” -Nate
(42:26) I Remember When…
(44:38) Game Time: Date the News
(54:38) Preview: AFC and NFC Championship Games

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 34 (Birthplace Studios)

It may feel like a lull in the NFL schedule for football fans, but not for the fanatics. Reese and Nate are covering the action before the 2025 Pro Bowl, NFL Honors, and their thoughts on the AFC & NFC Championship games. Reese will give you all the Patriots' coaching moves thus far this offseason after a J.J. Watt "X" post on the Pro Bowl is described. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(1:40) NFC Championship Game Thoughts
(7:52) “The Eagles just weren’t making mistakes…” -Reese
(8:44) AFC Championship Game Thoughts
(9:30) Xavier Worthy contested catch
(13:23) “What?” -Nate
(15:34) “I look at past Patriots. I think of my time growing up…’” -Reese
(16:23) Allen vs. Mahomes Conversation
(18:46) “I think that’s a lot better than going up to the opposing quarterback saying…” -Nate
(19:29) Who will make the Hall of Fame in the future from this Chiefs and Eagles Super Bowl game?
(24:47) Drake Maye to 2025 Pro Bowl
(25:20) J.J. Watt “Participation Bowl” Post
(32:53) Four former head coaches on Patriots 2025 staff
(40:43) Patriots Coaching Staff Changes & News
(45:40) Time To Tell Your Friends
(46:50) Game Time: The Initial Time
(52:36) Preview: NFL Honors Prediction

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 35 (Birthplace Studios)

Super Bowl LIX is right around the corner and Foxborough Fanatics breaks down all to come for what the Chiefs and Eagles will bring to the table on Sunday! Of course, when the Kansas City Chiefs are mentioned at Springfield College, you can't help but comment on these two alumni: Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub. Reese and Nate will give you your latest Patriots news and play a Family Fued, Super Bowl themed game. Here's the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(1:52) Let’s Talk Super Bowl 59
(4:32) “I don’t know. Mars.” -Nate
(8:25) Springfield College-Kansas City Chiefs Connection
(12:51) “Oh, ya know, this is interesting.” -Reese
(25:37) NFL Honors Recap
(28:02) Would you swap Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson if you were the Bills or the Ravens?
(30:40) I would have felt bad for the running back community.” -Reese
(31:59) NFL and Patriots News
(34:49) “I’m just thinking about it…” -Nate
(37:10) I Remember When…
(40:59) “Did you say ‘Pro Mini Hoop’?” -Reese
(46:30) Game Time: Fast Money, Super Bowl Style
(51:17) Preview: Super Bowl Predictions

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 36 (Birthplace Studios)

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX Champions! On the 38th episode of Foxborough Fanatics, Reese and Nate breakdown the blowout game and how Patriots fans are feeling about the Chiefs' failed three-peat. What does the future have in store for the Chiefs and what did the Eagles do to be so dominant? The fanatics have that too! Here's the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(4:28) The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions
(6:26) “Let me just throw out some first half stats for you…” -Reese
(7:07) Brady vs. Mahomes Comparison
(11:51) How do fans feel about the Chiefs now and what is in store for their future?
(22:51) How Reese knew the Chiefs were not coming back.
(24:57) Super Bowl 59 First Half Stats
(26:16) The Eagles’ attention to detail
(30:31) Were our Super Bowl takes right?
(39:15) NFL and Patriots News
(41:27) Hot Takes
(48:03) Game Time: Pricing Super Bowl Gear
(55:22) “Yeah, and I’m guessing…” -Nate
(55:55) Preview: Patriot Free Agent Targets


Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 37 (Birthplace Studios)

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