Best Brian Graff Podcasts (2025)

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Gary Graff on the Back To The Future guitar, Heart's stolen equipment, John Fogerty's re-recording, Fyre Fest 2 17:37

6h ago17:37

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Gary Graff on the Back To The Future guitar, Heart's stolen equipment, John Fogerty's re-recording, Fyre Fest 2 by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Three Patriots Questions With Chad Graff. Plus, the Sox Can’t Avoid Drama. 1:24:15

12d ago1:24:15

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Brian starts by discussing the crazy Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers and Knicks, before getting into the latest drama surrounding the Red Sox’s pitching staff (0:35). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about some interesting questions surrounding the Patriots, including who their no. 2 wide receiver will be beh…

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393: The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan w/ Mary Noé 1:16:02

16m ago1:16:02

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On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one…

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Flying Zebra 9:23

4h ago9:23

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Celtics Trades With Bobby Manning. Plus, a Good Weekend for the Sox. 1:23:01

2h ago1:23:01

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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series in New York, where the offense came alive and Boston took two out of three from the Yankees. Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics' offseason, and some potential trades the team could entertain to ease their payroll problems (20:30). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Ja…

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A Red Sox Therapy Session With Julian McWilliams 1:35:34

1h ago1:35:34

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Brian discusses the Bruins’ new head coach, Marco Sturm, and his résumé before getting to his list of the top five most disappointing Boston teams of the 2000s (0:35). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s baffling season, their woeful starting pitching, Kristian Campbell’s struggles, and whether they have a shot at …

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MK Palmore 1:20:06

4d ago1:20:06

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Episode Notes [00:00 The Secret to Effective Interviewing 01:08 Introduction to Curated Questions 01:29 MK Palmore's Background and Career 03:09 Joining the FBI: Initial Expectations 03:59 The Importance of Interviewing Skills in the FBI 05:08 Military Background and FBI Training 05:55 Diverse Skills Program and Military Influence 09:39 Practical I…

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Fireman Jim: Beer Cans n Baseball 16:27

2h ago16:27

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Fireman Jim: Beer Cans n Baseball by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Pats OTAs Check-In With Mark Daniels 1:21:42

3h ago1:21:42

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Brian discusses the brain drain happening with the Celtics as coaches and front office execs are poached by other NBA teams, and he gets into how the team must weather this next phase of Jayson Tatum’s career (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Patriots OTAs, Stefon Diggs’s attendance, Drake Maye’s leadership, the Patriots' wi…

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TIM Murray: Red Hot Brewers, Belichick, Hamilton, Sucky Rockies, NBA Finals 29:59

3h ago29:59

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TIM Murray: Red Hot Brewers, Belichick, Hamilton, Sucky Rockies, NBA Finals by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:10:00

22h ago1:10:00

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George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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Talkin' Polish Elections, Art, and Jalapenos in wine 13:45

1d ago13:45

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Talkin' Polish Elections, Art, and Jalapenos in wine by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Potential Celtics Trades With Justin Verrier. Plus, a Weekend for the Sox. 1:25:48

2d ago1:25:48

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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series win in Atlanta, including another dominant start from ace pitcher Garrett Crochet, a Trevor Story resurgence, and Craig Breslow’s media session (0:35). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ offseason, the future of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum with the team, potential Giannis Antetokou…

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Gary Graff remembers Rick Derringer, talks about Morgan Wallen's big week, Britney smoking on a plane, and more in Music News 17:11

4d ago17:11

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Gary Graff remembers Rick Derringer, talks about Morgan Wallen's big week, Britney smoking on a plane, and more in Music News by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Somehow Things Are Getting Worse for the Sox 1:09:11

5d ago1:09:11

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Brian discusses the Red Sox after their disastrous series in Milwaukee, including Wilyer Abreu’s slump, a lack of clutch hitting, and some more defensive mistakes (0:35). Then, Brian compares the OKC Thunder’s current rise to the Celtics’ run in the early 2020s (38:00). Brian and Jamie end by commiserating over the Red Sox’s slump, and hit on the S…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

5d ago1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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John Leinenkugel Checks in to talk BBO and Beer 25:06

6d ago25:06

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John Leinenkugel Checks in to talk BBO and Beer by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Tony Kennedy 43:34

7d ago43:34

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction and Career Advice [01:04] Host Introduction and Show Purpose [01:25] Tony Kennedy's Football Journey [02:47] Transition to Professional Football [04:05] Experiences with the Dallas Cowboys [06:32] First Impressions and Rookie Challenges [08:42] Memorable Moments and Regrets [11:59] Lessons from the NFL [15:00] Men…

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Fireman Jim talks walk off salami's and the worst team in baseball 18:33

6d ago18:33

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Fireman Jim talks walk off salami's and the worst team in baseball by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Previewing A Busy Offseason for the Bruins With Conor Ryan. Plus, Ranking the Top Five Athletes in Boston. 1:18:53

14d ago1:18:53

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Brian predicts who will be the five most popular athletes in Boston one year from now (0:35). Then, he talks to Boston Globe reporter Conor Ryan about the Bruins’ offseason, potential free-agent targets, Don Sweeney’s contract extension, and the team’s head coaching search (25:30). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseaso…

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

14d ago1:01:11

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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Covering the World: N. Korean Ship Launch to The Gloucester Cheese Wheel Race 20:24

7d ago20:24

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Covering the World: N. Korean Ship Launch to The Gloucester Cheese Wheel Race by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Recapping a Miserable Weekend at Fenway 1:12:44

9d ago1:12:44

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Brian starts by trying to make sense of the Red Sox’s disappointing season thus far, including subpar starting pitching and a black hole at shortstop (0:35). Then, he commiserates with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the state of the team, why things haven’t worked out as expected, and whether there are any potential fixes (16:55). Brian a…

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Gary Graff has The Foo's, Axl, Foreigner, and more in Music News 18:23

11d ago18:23

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Gary Graff has The Foo's, Axl, Foreigner, and more in Music News by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Patrick Dubois 1:31:04

14d ago1:31:04

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Episode Notes [00:00] Understanding the Real Reason Behind Lost Sales [01:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:37] Meet Patrick Dubois [02:41] The Power of Questions in Sales [06:18] Patrick's Journey into Sales [07:34] Early Sales Experiences and Challenges [09:33] Transition from Veterinary Aspirations to Sales [14:02] Lessons Learned in Sal…

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Fireman Jim on the bipolar Brewers 16:41

20d ago16:41

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Fireman Jim on the bipolar Brewers by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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Potential Celtics Moves With Zack Cox. Plus, a Belichick Update. 1:10:44

14d ago1:10:44

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Brian discusses the latest Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson exposé that the New York Times published on Tuesday, including the news that the two may be engaged, before shifting to the Bruins, who extended GM Don Sweeney for two more seasons (0:35). Then, Brian speaks with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the end of the Celtics’ season, the financial …

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Meow Meow Late Night Rock Show is born 5:46

21d ago5:46

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Meow Meow Late Night Rock Show is born by 102.9 The HogBy 102.9 The Hog

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

15d ago1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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Prison Break 14:50

17d ago14:50

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Dad Falls Out Of Boat 17:05

19d ago17:05

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Recapping a Rough Weekend With Ian Cundall 1:05:55

18d ago1:05:55

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Brian opens with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics, including Jaylen Brown’s knee injury and whether this is the end of an era for this team (0:35). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss on Sunday, another bad start from Brayan Bello, Andrew Bailey’s tenure as the pitching coach, when we might see Marcelo Mayer…

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The Celtics Season Comes To an End 1:28:07

20d ago1:28:07

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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ blowout loss in MSG, ending their season (0:35). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics’ future, which players could be on the move, how they team will fare without Jayson Tatum, and more (25:10). Brian ends with some listener calls and a recap of the Red Sox’s loss to the Braves on Friday night (…