Boston sports, argued while still hot.
Joe Murray works like a late-night Boston sports bar with a phone line: quick takes, lineup math, playoff nerves, and side banter. Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, Patriots, and Revolution talk all get pulled into practical questions about who plays, who sits, and what matters next.
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Joe Murray is a Boston sports night show built for the messy hours after the games, before the playoff schedule is settled, and while everyone still thinks the lineup should be fixed immediately. It is direct and local. The show spends real time on practical sports problems, not abstract fan therapy. A Red Sox win becomes a debate over why Masataki Yoshida is not playing every day and what the roster cost would be if Jarren Duran sits or Rafaela moves. Celtics talk turns quickly toward playoff matchups, Joe Mazzulla expectations, Derek White defending Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brown, Payton Pritchard, turnovers, and whether the East really runs through Boston. Bruins talk has the same pressure. Marco Sturm’s physicality comments, Buffalo’s pace, James Higgins, and the shape of a first-round series all get treated like arguments that need an answer before the next break. The show also has room for the wider station ecosystem. Revolution guest Brooklyn Raines brings a player-level look at U.S. Open Cup experience, Caleb Porter, and the team environment, then the conversation slides into FIFA, created players, pancakes, sausage links, and room chatter. That looseness is part of the format. It can jump from serious matchup analysis to jokes, caller texts, sponsor reads, and producer banter without pretending the room is cleaner than it is. The best stretches come when a guest brings detail and the show turns that detail into a local fan question: who has the edge, what changes now, and what could sink the series later. It is not a national overview dressed in Boston colors. It is Boston sports radio in its natural state, impatient, referential, funny around the edges, and constantly trying to decide what the next move should be.
Made for: Built for Boston fans who follow lineups, matchups, playoff brackets, roster crunches, and postgame swings closely enough to enjoy a fast argument. It especially suits listeners who like local radio energy with callers, guests, and blunt practical takes.
What sets it apart: The show’s strength is its live-room feel: every topic becomes an immediate Boston decision point rather than a detached recap. Guest detail and station banter sit side by side, which keeps the analysis informed without losing its loose night-show edge.
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
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A Bruins playoff preview built around Marco Sturm's physicality claim and the reaction it sparked.
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A narrow win, a Yoshida hit, and a roster debate that does not go away.
McCarthy fills in for Joe Murray and keeps the focus where it belongs: on a 1-0 Red Sox win that turns fast into a roster argument. Yoshida delivers the hit that matters, and the case for him is simple enough.
A practical Celtics playoff check-in set against Boston's packed sports week.
Brian Robb joins a Boston playoff-week sports radio conversation that stays on the Celtics, Joe Mazzulla's year, and the squeeze that comes from Bruins-Celtics games landing on the same night.
A brisk Celtics discussion that widens into Boston's place in the NBA and Steph Curry's wider impact.
Joe Murray brings Cerrone Battle into a Celtics heavy conversation that keeps circling back to Boston's standing in the NBA. The case is plain enough: the Celtics are strong, but they also sit inside a market the league wants, and Cerrone goes along with that reading.
A loud Celtics win turns into blunt local sports-radio theater.
A Celtics blowout and a near-record three-point night give the segment an easy hook: big result, hot reaction, and plenty of room to keep circling New Orleans.
A Celtics talk track built around 29 threes, a tied NBA record, and the pressure on Boston's two stars.
This Celtics discussion centers on 29 made threes and the tied NBA record, but it keeps coming back to the same question: how far can Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown carry Boston when the stakes get heavier?
A blunt Bruins postgame built around road frustration, the wild-card race, and a few Boston radio detours.
This Bruins reaction treats the 2-1 loss to the Panthers as a real issue, not a shrug, and that impatience fits the moment. It keeps circling back to the road record, the 15-15-7 split away from home, the 94-point total, and the habit of dropping games to weaker teams.
Brisk Boston sports talk that turns bracket chatter into a real Celtics debate.
Joe Murray and Brian Barrett keep the segment moving with basketball talk that feels close to the moment: bracket bets, Florida, coaching, and the stubborn fact that college basketball still leaves room for big personalities.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.
HBCU sports talk with institutional memory.
Matt McCarthy fills in for Joe Murray and keeps the night anchored on Boston's playoff traffic.
Matt McCarthy fills in for Joe Murray and turns the show into a playoff preview night.
Yoshida made the whole night awkward.
Joe Murray opens with Cerrone Battle and keeps the Celtics at the center of the conversation.
NBA insider Kyle Irving joins a sports radio show to discuss the NBA play-in tournament, highlighting exciting games like Golden State vs.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show covering Boston teams including Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, and Patriots, with playoff updates and listener interaction.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, discussing Boston teams and interviewing soccer player Brooklyn Raines.
A sports radio interview with Casey Hudson discussing hockey playoffs and Boston sports updates.
Host Joe Murray discusses the Boston Bruins clinching a playoff spot and their season performance.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show discussing recent performances of Boston's major sports teams.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, discussing a baseball game and interviewing competitive eater Jeffrey Esper about an upcoming donut eating championship.
Jake Seymour checks in from TD Garden after Boston's three-point avalanche.
It got loud fast.
Host Joe Murray analyzes the Celtics' loss to the Knicks, focusing on Derek White's offensive struggles and the team's reliance on secondary scorers.
Joe Murray hosts a night sports talk show on Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, featuring sponsor reads and live interaction.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, discussing the Red Sox win and other sports topics.
Joe Murray discusses sports betting picks with Julian Edlow, including analysis of college basketball games and point spreads.
Joe Murray recaps a Celtics win and previews upcoming NBA games and the Masters tournament.
Joe Murray and his co-hosts discuss the Red Sox's 8-6 loss to the Brewers, analyzing key plays and errors.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show discussing Boston teams, including Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins, with listener interaction.
Joe Murray and his team discuss the Boston Red Sox's offseason moves, particularly the failure to re-sign Alex Bregman and the team's current roster issues.
A sports talk show host discusses NBA playoffs and Red Sox, with sponsor ads for Sling TV and DraftKings.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show on Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, discussing local teams and his career covering championships.
The road problem gets loud.
A sports talk radio host discusses the Celtics' playoff readiness, Red Sox struggles, and Eagles drama.
A sports talk host discusses the Bruins' playoff win and NHL playoff viewing options.
Joe Murray hosts a sports talk show discussing the Red Sox game and Celtics loss, with commentary on team performance and roster needs.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 in a comeback victory led by Peyton Pritchard's standout performance of 36 points, highlighting the team's resilience without injured star Jalen Brown.
Joe Murray discusses the Red Sox opening day win, critiquing the team's performance and roster moves.
The Red Sox win their season opener with strong pitching and timely hitting, while the hosts discuss celebrity attendees and soccer connections.
The Celtics defeated the Thunder 119-109, snapping Oklahoma City's 12-game winning streak, with highlights including Jason Tatum's performance and Jalen Brown's signature defensive play against Shea Gilgis-Alexander.
A sports commentator reacts to the Boston Bruins' disappointing 4-2 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, criticizing the team's performance and questioning coaching decisions.
Joe Murray brings Brian Barrett into the room.
Joe Murray opens with a schedule reset.
Joe Murray hosts a post-game radio show reacting to a Bruins overtime loss to the Devils with six seconds remaining and a Celtics 120-112 win over the Phoenix Suns.