Not Your Average Boston Sports Podcast
by Garrett Haydon
Weekly podcast hosted and produced by Garrett Haydon. Analysis, news and weekly interviews with guests talking about the local Boston sports teams and much more.
Podcast episodes
Celtics Ready To Open Postseason + Bruins Final Tuneups + Red Sox Struggling At Fenway
On this week's episode, Garrett begins with a tribute to legendary Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman who is retiring after 43 years. He then wraps up his thoughts on the Celtics final regular season games and who they could possibly face in the first round of the playoffs. He also talks Bruins as they get ready for their final regular season games and how they need to get the power-play up and running before the postseason. He also briefly discusses the Bruins potential first round opponents and how they will present challenges. He also talks Red Sox who continue to face huge injury problems and may be in for a long season after starting the year poorly at Fenway Park. Also this week: a quick update on the Patriots as the draft nears, the Revolution still struggling for offense, an NBA Play-In Tournament preview, and much more!
Guest Friday #92-2024 Celtics Playoff Preview with Derek Welch
On this week’s Guest Friday, Derek Welch joins the program once again to help preview the postseason for the Celtics! They first chat about the C's season to this point and which players have been most impressive to them throughout the course of the year. They then get into their expectations for the playoffs and what they're watching for. Also: thoughts on which teams they could play in the first round, which matchups would be the toughest, and other playoff thoughts!
Sox Off To Good Start + Bruins Look Playoff-Ready + Celtics Potential Playoff Opponents
On this week’s episode, Garrett begins with the Red Sox and discusses their very successful season-opening road trip and how the pitching rotation has pleasantly surprised early on. He also talks about the frustrating nature of Trevor Story's most recent injury and what it means for the team going forward. He then gets to the Bruins who have responded well to recent games against playoff teams. He also shares what his approach would be with the Bruins goalie rotation in the postseason. He then talks Celtics and how the bench group has responded well to more playing time in recent games. He also previews some of the Celtics potential first round playoff opponents and which teams could be most challenging. Also this week: thoughts on the Patriots signing Kyle Dugger to an extension, the Revolution picking up their first win in MLS play, and much more!
Guest Friday #91-Early Masters Preview And More with Chris Burnes
On this week's Guest Friday, Garrett is once again joined by Chris Burnes, this time to talk all things professional golf ahead of the Masters tournament. They discuss recent tournament results, what to look for at the upcoming Masters, the future of the PGA Tour and much more! Chris also shares his personal experiences with the sport of golf and how he got started at a young age.
Sox Split In Seattle + Celtics, Bruins Playoff Pushes Continue
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts with the Red Sox and discusses their first series of the year in Seattle and how the pitching staff performed very well. He also discusses how the team can build off of this split and Tyler O'Neill's impressive debut. He then gets to the Celtics who rebounded nicely in New Orleans after a pair of frustrating losses to the Hawks. He discusses what the Celtics need to improve upon before the start of the playoffs and how getting healthy will be of vital importance. He then talks Bruins who continue their long road trip this week and how impressive a couple of wins last week were against potential playoff opponents. Also this week: a quick thought about the Patriots draft, taking a glance at the Revolution schedule this week, NCAA tournament updates, and much more!