Foxborough Fanatics welcomes back Kyle Ingraham - their first returning guest! Kyle, Nate Emerton, and Reese Merritt pose some interesting questions concerning offensive line issues and how the approach to the passing game should change or continue to stay the same. Here is the rundown:

(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Kyle Ingraham
(3:00) Recent News & Will Rhamondre Stevenson see less reps?
(8:21) Recap: New England Patriots vs. San Francisco 49ers
(13:18) “Oh god! Kyle, hold me back!” -Nate
(15:13) The Senior Moment
(18:16) Ja’Lynn Polk Stock Going Up
(19:57) When Should Drake Maye Take Over at QB?
(27:02) Christian Gonzalez!
(30:21) “You and Van Noy.” -Kyle
(32:03) “Shout out Sam Darnold!” -Nate
(32:37) Hot Takes
(37:36) Game Time: Word Association
(46:47) “Myles Garrett!” -Everyone
(47:39) Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Kyle Ingraham), Ep. 24 (Birthplace Studios)

Two new segments! Drake Maye is starting! Episode 25 is jammed pack with exciting entertainment! Hosts of Foxborough Fanatics, Nate Emerton and Reese Merritt, welcome Troy Senn to recap the Patriots 15-10 loss versus the Miami Dolphins, relive past memories during "I Remember When…," and learn some mind-blowing facts from this past week. Also, Reese begins with an in-depth update on the Jabrill Peppers' arrest - viewer discretion is advised for that segment. Here is the rundown:

(0:44) Introduction: Welcome Troy Senn
(2:37) Jabrill Peppers Arrest (LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED)
(7:11) Recap: Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
(18:22) “He can play one down out of three.” -Troy
(21:00) Drake Maye is set to get his first start of his NFL career
(21:30) “You know, he walks like Brady.” -Nate
(24:59) “Yo, give us some mindset.” -Nate
(32:47) “How do I use Gmail?” -Reese
(33:29) New Segment: Time To Tell Your Friends
(37:45) New Segment: I Remember When…
(38:42) “Damiere Byrd.” -Reese
(43:54) Troy’s Super Bowl XLIX Story
(45:47) Game Time: Stadium OR Supermarket
(55:44) Preview: Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots
(58:00) The Fruit Bowl Begins

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt (feat. Troy Senn), Ep. 25 (Birthplace Studios)

This is the first episode going out on WSCB 89.9 FM, tune in! On the 26th episode, Nate and Reese cover Drake Maye's first start and how he is allowing fans to feel hopeful for the future. The fanatics play a game of "ChatGPT Describes" and Reese has some great news during "Time To Tell Your Friends" about the NFL Record Bryce Baringer currently holds. Here is the rundown:
(0:45) Introduction
(3:15) Reese’s Salsa Music Experience
(4:05) Recap: Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots
(7:03) Let’s Talk About Drake Maye!
(14:51) “Also, I’m not a conspiracy theorist, okay, but…” -Nate
(17:08) “It’s a buffet, all you can eat.” -Reese
(26:56) Davante Adams to the Jets
(32:02) Time To Tell Your Friends
(33:21) “Give the man credit, give the man credit! Punters matter too!” -Reese
(36:13) I Remember When…
(38:57) Nate’s Can Opening Super Bowl LIII Story
(40:50) Game Time: ChatGPT Describes
(48:25) I don’t like this game anymore!” -Reese
(50:16) “What team is red and gold?!” -Nate
(52:13) Preview: New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era, Ep. 26 (Birthplace Studios)

The Patriots could not stop the Jacksonville Jaguars, but your Foxborough Fanatics are back with Willem Edwards to breakdown the small glimmers of hope and all that must be fixed, including New England's coaching staff. On the 27th episode, "Hot Takes" returns and Willem has two Green Bay Packers related training camp stories to tell. Here is the rundown:

(0:45) Introduction: Welcome Willem Edwards
(4:03) “No beef.” -Reese
(5:44) Recap: Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots
(10:02) “You can’t have your rookie quarterback coming in as your leading rusher.” -Reese
(15:25) “Something was horrendous.” -Nate
(19:51) Will the Patriots win again?
(25:30) The Jerod Mayo “Soft” Comment
(33:25) Hot Takes
(36:13) I Remember When…
(43:11) “And I touched that ball. And I said, ‘I am a Packers fan now.’” -Willem
(45:00) “And I was really mad that I didn’t have my bike.” -Willem
(46:12) Game Time: Stadium OR Supermarket
(51:58) “Who would shop there?” -Nate
(53:40) Preview: New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
(54:23) “I’m going to the game, it better be home.” -Nate

Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era (feat. Willem Edwards), Ep. 27 (Birthplace Studios)

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)

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