The guys began the show with a discussion about the weather and the news that Andy was on vacation. Fred welcomed lunch-buyer Marty Nado to the studio and mentioned that long-time listener Salt would be joining the show later.

Fred brought up the fact that the guys were working on the Patriots yearbook and admitted he “screwed up” with the ‘Top 50 Moments in Patriots History’ on Patriots.com but announced that it would be up by the end of the week.

Fred asked special guest Marty a few questions about the Patriots, the veal and how long he listened to the show. A question to Marty brought about a discussion about Warren Sapp’s comments that younger players don’t listen to older players. The guys discussed whether this was the case in the Patriots locker room and all agreed that it was but probably less so than elsewhere. They put this down to the mentality Bill Belichick instills in his players before discussing how hard it was for Belichick to instill it when he first arrived at New England.

Paul brought up the news that the Patriots offered Greg Ellis a contract but were turned down in favor of Oakland. This then led to a discussion about Julius Peppers and how he still hasn’t signed the tender offered by Carolina. Fred noted that NFL Network were showing SuperBowl XVI and that the half-time show was the “greatest half-time show, any sport, ever”. Paul asked Marty if he agreed, but as a Bruce Springsteen fan Marty said he preferred the half-time show of SuperBowl XLII. Paul then asked Marty what the attraction of Springsteen was and how people keep going to his shows.

After discussing the emotional half-time show of SuperBowl XLI, Fred mentioned an idea of his about companies who make toner could make them smell more like something from his childhood.

Following a break, Fred welcomed Salt and Pepper to the studio saying that Salt was “playing well above the ramp” before asking them questions like how long they have been fans of the Patriots. Fred brought up some stories about being at college in Tampa including riding a ten-speed over a causeway. Salt tried to get Fred to divulge his three-way story before welcoming Salt and Pepper’s friends Basil and Jordan.

Basil told a story about living behind where Bass Pro now stands and how his father was a trainer for Trotters and Pacers. Salt asked to meet Kristina Akra to have his picture taken “between them” before Fred read some emails that brought up “the great debate” and one that offered a best of three game.

Erik asked for verification following Basil’s boast of having something measuring 9 inches before Fred mentioned that last week’s show got the Doctor in trouble from Patriots PR. The guys then discussed the UFL, it’s recent draft and whether a developmental league would be more beneficial than college. After Salt took a shot at Erik for checking his emails during the show Paul brought up whether Manny Ramirez should be allowed to play in the minor leagues during his 50-game suspension.

Following another break, Fred read some more emails that brought up ‘the great debate’ and Marty offered his thoughts on it and sided with the Fred, Andy and Erik. A typically enthusiastic Jim from Texas called in to chime in on ‘the great debate’ before Fred read an emailer’s game of true/false. Fred briefly brought up the Boston Globe’s questioning of Tedy Bruschi and whether this would be his last year before Scott from North Carolina called in. Scott offered his perspective on ‘the great debate’ and gave Fred some ammunition for his side of the argument before getting into it with Paul.

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Today’s team: Fred Kirsch, Paul Perillo, Erik Scalavino

Lunch provided by: Marty Nado

Callers in: Jim in Texas, Scott in North Carolina

Special guest: Marty Nado

Caller: Jim in Texas Caller: Scott in North Carolina Erik Scalavino Fred Kirsch Lunch: Marty Nado Paul Perillo Special guest: Marty Nado