Leroy & Cerrone Show // Roman Anthony Has Chance To Be Face of Boston Sports // Work Ethic Over Raw Talent - 8/30 (Hour 3)

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report - featuring a Weapon movie review and further celebration of Boston supergroup, New Edition, on New Edition Day. The duo discuss their choices for sports that require the most work. Callers start to weigh in. (14:48) Leroy & Cerrone highlight the fact that boy bands don't exist in this day and age. Callers continue to weigh in. The duo react to Payton Tolle's impressionable debut at Fenway. (24:07) Irvin & Battle stay Above The Rim as they preview the College Football season and Cerrone gives his outlook on Bill Belichick and UNC. More callers and their hardest sport of choice. (34:45) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #3 with talk of the Red Sox following a 4-2 loss to the Pirates. Payton Tolle excites in debut. Roman Anthony hits towering blast off of Paul Skenes, while Tolle's dad makes the call. The duo discuss whether Roman Anthony can be the face of Boston Sports in the near future. (14:02) Leroy & Cerrone cite examples of players who had rigorous work ethic over athletes with just raw talent. They share the same initial answer and take callers' input on the subject. (24:23) The New Edition Day Sing-a-long continues. Irvin & Battle turn it over to the callers for their examples of strong work ethic of raw talent. (34:27) Leroy, inspired by Labor Day, asks the panel and the audience - "Which sport takes the most work and why are the other sports overrated?" ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 continuing the celebration of New Edition Day. Leroy declares "Poison" as the biggest hit from any faction of the group. The duo pivot to the Nike Rivalries Uniform reveal for the Patriots earlier this week. Cerrone states that winning will make the new Patriots jersey more attractive. (13:25) What is it with Boston's love affair with the underdog athlete? Leroy & Cerrone discuss, plus more talk about Jabrill Peppers' release. (24:02) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers. Cerrone points out the Cowboys' lack of success with Parsons on the team. Is Parsons just another victim of overhype? (36:05) Irvin & Battle outline the shift in sports after the Micah Parsons and Luka Doncic trades in Dallas - Are owners/teams done building around a single superstar player? ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show celebrating New Edition Day and dedicating today's Music of the Day to the legendary Boston group. The duo give New Edition and its members their flowers, as Boston is throwing a block party and naming a street in their honor. (11:17) Leroy & Cerrone react to the shocking release of Jabrill Peppers. They speculate on the different possibilities as to what led to the surprise cut of arguably the Patriots' best Safety. Andrew Callahan comments on potential reasons for Peppers' release. (22:32) Irvin & Battle break down the latest signing for the Patriots - backup QB, Tommy DeVito. Another mediocre player hyped up?  (32:49) Latest reporting on Christian Gonzalez' hamstring injury has him questionable for Week 1 against the Raiders. Leroy highlights the narrative that diminishes Gonzalez' importance to the Patriots defense. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report featuring a fan guilty of throwing naughty things at a Titans-Vikings preseason game, Ghostface Killah drops an album, a new Jussie Smollett documentary on Netflix, Weapons movie trailer suspense and drama surrounding Hulk Hogan's death. (11:44) Jayson Tatum provides an update on his injury rehab over the last 6 weeks. Leroy & Cerrone discuss the impact of Jayson Tatum's absence on the rest of the team. Cerrone labels Tatum an imminent MVP candidate because of the appearance that the Celtics are not a Championship contender without him. (24:14) Leroy & Cerrone continue the family entertainment with a Leroy wedding announcement. The duo pivots to reports earlier this week in regards to ESPN launching its latest app endeavor. Cerrone analyzes how media is consumed nowadays versus yesteryear.  (36:17) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle kickoff Hour #2 with Patriots Head Coach, Mike Vrabel "rat" comments made in reference to Ja'Lynn Polk's IR status being leaked to/by the media. Leroy asks, "Is this an example of the old way in sports clashing with the new world order of sports?" The duo provide many mainstream examples of how easy information gets leaked to the public nowadays. (11:27) Does Bill Belichick's latest remarks to The Globe make you reconsider his role in the Patriots downfall, particularly his last season? Irvin & Battle analyze Belichick's petty comments and take a deep dive into the Patriots' past failed seasons. (22:25) Leroy & Cerrone keep the groove going by highlighting the story of the Patriots-Giants Week 3 preseason game, Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart and compare the media coverage surrounding him to the coverage of Shedeur Sanders. Praise versus scrutiny - the duo call out the hypocrisy in sports media. (35:13) Irvin & Battle engage in the Red Sox-Yankees game as the Sox pour it on late to take the first 3 games in the series out of 4 in New York. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin the show with some fatherly advice for the parents of teenagers in sports. They share a heart-to-heart conversation before revealing House Music as the musical theme of the day. Red Sox begin their series against the Yankees by winning the first 2 games of a 4 game set in The Bronx. Leroy proclaims Roman Anthony is "Neo" from The Matrix. Cerrone compares him to other transcendent superstar athletes. (13:54) Leroy & Cerrone go off the rails with nostalgia induced by the music. Cerrone acknowledges Drake Maye not being a consensus #3 pick, along with the poor draft history particularly by Bill Belichick. The jury is still out on the Patriots recent draft classes, although the '25 Draft Class looks promising. (24:03) Did we peak as a society in the 1990's? (32:10) Irvin & Battle react to comments from former Patriots DT Vince Wilfork and set their own expectations for the Patriots win total this upcoming season. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle continue to share the inspirational career of Tom Brady through some Masterpiece Theatre, this time, the epic 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI - Brady's 5th Championship. The Entertainment Report features Shannon Sharpe settlement news, 'War of the Worlds' poorest movie review and a message from Diddy's lawyers. Leroy transitions and rips into the continued media ridicule of Shedeur Sanders despite a 2 TD performance in preseason. (14:35) Leroy & Cerrone continue to discuss Shedeur Sanders and the negative media coverage surrounding him. Cerrone highlights Sanders' fall in the NFL Draft despite being a better prospect than the majority of the '25 QB Draft Class. Cerrone cites many examples of different QB prospects and how they were scouted differently compared to Shedeur. Masterpiece Theatre features Tom Brady's epic 505 yd passing performance in a losing effort in Super Bowl LII. (24:58) Masterpiece Theatre features a back-and-forth endeavor between the Pats and Chiefs in the 2018 AFC Championship Game, a 37-31 (F/OT) win for Brady and the Patriots - Brady's final AFC Championship appearance/win. Leroy & Cerrone discuss the Brady-Mahomes, Brady-Manning rivalries/dynamic. More Shedeur Sanders talk. Does Shedeur warrant the media scrutiny or will the media continue to move the goalposts in order to allow for continued criticism of him?  (35:38) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life. Masterpiece Theatre is capped of with the latest great highlight from Tom Brady in a Super Bowl LIII win, his 6th and final Super Bowl win as a Patriot. Cerrone believes Boston ownership is in competition with each other, with corresponding headlines from 3 of the 4 Boston teams this week alone. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle are joined by mental health counselor and author, Adam Ciccio - owner of Ciccio Counseling Centers. The panel discuss mental health effects on the youth and the male athletes' struggles to confront mental health concerns. (15:31) Leroy & Cerrone re-live Brady's 5 TD's in a single quarter, on his way to a 59-0, 6 TD effort Week 6 against the Titans in 2009. The duo pivot to furthering the discussion on the youth and technology. (23:15) Irvin & Battle heap praise on Tom Brady after highlighting the "Unicorns, Show Ponies" call from Scott Zolak - Brady's 17-yd GW-TD to Kenbrell Thompkins - Week 6 vs NO, 2013. Cerrone relates Brady and his lack of a need of a true superstar WR to Drake Maye having Stefon Diggs and the potential affect on the flow of the Patriots' offense. (33:07) Does an elite QB need a superstar WR in order to win games? Cerrone has a take along with recent examples of successful QB's around the NFL. Masterpiece Theatre features the final touchdown scored in Super Bowl XLIX. The duo discuss the Patriots defensive performance in the Week 1 preseason game against the Commanders. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle open up the show revealing the show theme to be a Masterpiece Theatre dedicated to one Tom Brady, following his statue unveiling yesterday prior to Week 1 preseason matchup between the Patriots and Commanders. Music of the day is Jay-Z themed - fitting for a GOAT. Leroy asks Cerrone, "What rating would the Tom Brady movie garner?" (12:36) Leroy & Cerrone re-live Super Bowl XXXVI - the Patriots' first Super Bowl victory. The duo analyze the look Tom Brady statue unveiled at Gillette Stadium. Cerrone shares his experience as he was in attendance for Week 1 preseason action. (22:50) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Patriots 48-18 win over the Commanders last night. The duo give their initial impressions on a young Patriots team. Cerrone highlights the smoothness in the Patriots' operation, plus the play of the RB's. Masterpiece Theatre features Mike Vrabel 1-yd TD catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII. (32:53) Irvin & Battle break down the couple of series of Drake Maye behind Center. Cerrone is critical of the lack of production from the WR's in a high scoring game for New England. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda