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
Guest Friday #115-2025 MLB Season Preview with Eric Belyea
On this week's Guest Friday, Eric Belyea returns to the program to help preview the upcoming Major League Baseball season! Eric discusses some of the major storylines entering the season including whether the Dodgers can repeat as champions, can the Yankees still compete despite some major injuries, and more! Eric also talks about his thoughts on the Red Sox entering the season and why he expects them to be a playoff team. He also gives his playoff predictions and which division races will be the most exciting this season.
2025 Red Sox Season Preview + Celtics Roadie Off To Great Start
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts by previewing the Sox 2025 season and discusses what to expect from the team playing with high expectations for the first time in years. He also shares a few predictions about certain players and what he thinks the Red Sox record will be this season. He then gets to the Celtics and discusses their recent play and why he's been very impressed with the Celtics depth off the bench in the last few games. He also talks about the special season that Jayson Tatum is putting together that should have him more recognized around the league. He also talks about the importance of rest down the stretch as the C's finish out the rest of the regular season. He also talks Patriots and some of their continued free agent activity including a potential pursuit of Stefon Diggs. Also this week: updates on the Bruins and Revolution, an update on men's and women's March Madness, notes from around sports and a new Top Five!
Guest Friday #114-2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Preview with Sam Brown
On this special edition of Guest Friday, Sam Brown returns to the program to preview the NCAA men's basketball tournament and go through some of his bracket picks! Sam goes region by region and highlights key matchups and potential upsets. He also gives his Final Four picks and which team he thinks will ultimately cut down the nets in San Antonio.
Red Sox Season Approaching + Porzingis Returns For Celtics
On this week’s episode, Garrett starts with the Sox and details the latest regarding the health of their pitching staff and discusses why he is confident in the rotation's depth despite several injuries. He also talks about why he is excited for the season but also talks about how things could potentially come apart. He then gets to the Celtics and talks about things he noticed from their most recent games including Payton Pritchard's historic night in Brooklyn this weekend and how the team struggled against the Thunder last week. He also talks about the return of Kristaps Porziņģis and how it is important for him to get into rhythm before the playoffs. He then discusses a few more free agent signings by the Patriots last week and how they will factor in this season. Also this week: updates on the Bruins and the Revolution, notes from around sports and new Top Five!
Patriots Free Agency Deep Dive
On this special edition episode, Garrett takes a closer look at the Patriots free agent activity from this past week. He takes a look at a couple of low profile signings and what they will bring to the team this season. He also discusses the Patriots recent departures and the leadership void that will have to be filled going forward. He also discusses expectations for the team at this point in the offseason as well as statistical looks at some of the higher profile free agent signings and more!