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Patriots Catch-22

Patriots Catch-22

Join Evan Lazar and Alex Barth every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into the X’s and O’s, trends, and latest New England Patriots roster moves.

New England Patriots

191 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Patriots Catch-22 has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 191 episodes. That works out to roughly 340 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 34m and 2h 1m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 56 episodes published. Published by New England Patriots.

Episodes
191
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
1h 56m
Cadence
Weekly

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Join Evan Lazar and Alex Barth every Thursday as they take a deep dive into the X’s and O’s, trends, and latest New England Patriots roster moves.

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Patriots Catch-22 5/13: Rookie Minicamp Observations, Schedule Release Week, 2026 Opponents

May 13, 20261h 59m

Patriots Catch-22 5/6: Remaining Roster Needs, Reported UDFA Breakdown, Rookie Minicamp Preview

May 6, 20262h 2m

Patriots Catch-22 4/29: Full Draft Recap, Pick-by-Pick Patriots Analysis, Rob Gronkowski to Pats HOF Reaction

Apr 29, 20261h 59m

Patriots Catch-22 4/22: Top 10 Mock Draft, Latest Buzz, Prospects & Predictions

Apr 22, 20262h 1m

Patriots Catch-22 4/15: Eliot Wolf Presser Takeaways, Live Mock Draft, Latest Draft Buzz

Apr 15, 20262h 1m

Patriots Catch-22 4/8: Evan and Alex's Draft "Guys", Draft Buzz, Latest News

Apr 8, 20261h 58m

Patriots Catch-22 4/1: League Meeting Notes, Pro Day/Draft News, Roster Reset (special teams)

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into all things Patriots offseason. They discuss Mike Vrabel's comments on Drake Maye's third-year development, Christian Gonzalez, AJ Brown, and more at this year's league meetings. They dive into Pro Day and NFL Draft news, touching on Vrabel's viral video out of Arizona State, best workout performances, and the Pats best fits. Plus, they dive into a roster reset on special teams to assess its current state and what is still missing talent and/or depth-wise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 20262h 2m

Patriots Catch-22 3/25: Latest Pro Day and 30 Visit Updates, Roster Reset (defense)

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into more draft preparation and the Patriots offseason. They discuss the latest reports on college pro days and 30 visits as each draft prospect prepares to put themselves on team radars. They assess who has impressed them the most, which prospects have already or are planning to visit Gillette Stadium, and who they predict might make a trip to Foxborough. Plus, they do a full roster reset, analyzing the 2026 Patriots defensive personnel as it stands and which areas still need an upgrade or more depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 20262h 2m

Patriots Catch-22 3/18: Latest NFL News, Roster Reset (offense), NFL Draft talk

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest and greatest inside the NFL. They talk the latest news on trades, signings, and releases, including the Dolphins sending Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos and its implications on Miami's place in the AFC East. They dive into the Patriots roster and give a full roster reset on depth charts, talent, and more post-initial free agency. Plus, they get into the draft, talking prospects, depth, and potential trade up/down moves the Patriots could make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 20261h 59m

Patriots Catch-22 3/11: Reported Patriots Signings/Releases/Trades, Free Agency Buzz, Draft Talk

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the chaos of the tampering period inside Patriots Nation and the league, as the league new year is set to begin on March 11, 2026. They talk the latest on reports Patriots signings, releases, and trades, sharing their immediate reactions and analysis on how the Patriots have moved in the last 48 hours. They talk moves made by other teams, including the Ravens disconnect in the Maxx Crosby trade and swift signing of Trey Hendrickson. Plus, they dive into the league's remaining free agents and draft prospects that could help fill the Patriots holes and depth charts as they currently stand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 20262h 1m

Patriots Catch-22: 3 Up/Down at NFL Combine, Free Agency Preview

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth continue their offseason coverage of the New England Patriots! They recap and analyze the 2026 NFL Combine, giving their three standout positive and negative takes on surprise prospects, those who didn't quite measure up, and everything in between. Plus, they dive into free agency as the tampering period and league new year are slated to begin next week. Listen as they give their takes on who the Patriots should resign, who they could use in a trade package, and which external free agents are worth shopping around for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 20262h 1m

Patriots Catch-22 2/25: Vrabel/Wolf Press Analysis, Combine News, Workout Previews

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest news, story lines, and more from the 2026 NFL Combine. They open with a discussion on Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf's press conferences and scrums, as they discussed building the 2026 roster, positions of need, their thoughts on this year's draft class, and their approach to free agency. They give their takes on where the Patriots resources should be focused for the early, mid, and late draft picks. Plus, they analyze this year's free agent class and how certain players could help with run blocking, late-down situations, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 20261h 56m

Patriots Catch-22 2/18: Patriots Top 5 Offseason Needs, Combine Prep, Draft Talk

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go full offseason mode as they discuss the Patriots biggest needs ahead of the 2026 season. They prep for the NFL combine, sharing players to watch, drills to look out for, and position analysis. They talk draft prospects that best fit the Patriots scheme and those who could be hidden gems to look out for. Plus, they talk Patriots reports and rumblings like Zak Kuhr's reported promotion to defensive coordinator, extension timeline for Christian Gonzalez, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 20261h 59m

Patriots Catch-22 2/11: Super Bowl LX Recap, Up/Down Takeaways, Offseason Outlook

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. They discuss positive and negative takeaways, including the offensive line's performance, coaching decisions, run defense, and more. They reflect on the 2025 season as a whole and comment on the culture shift, locker room, and player development. Plus, they look ahead to the offseason, as the combine, draft, and minicamp festivities are set to kick off in the next few months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 20262h 3m

Patriots Catch-22 2/4: Super Bowl LX Preview, Players/Matchups to Watch, Special Guests Benjamin Solak (ESPN) and Shawn Syed (Sumner Sports)

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go live from Radio Row in San Francisco in this special Super Bowl LX edition of Catch-22. They preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup with keys to the game, schemes to look out for, and players to watch. They talk the NFL Honors and make their picks for the season's most coveted awards. Plus, special guests Benjamin Solak from ESPN and Shawn Syed from Sumner Sports join the show to share their perspectives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 20262h 0m

Patriots Catch-22 1/28: AFC Championship Takeaways, 3 Up/Down From Win, Super Bowl LX Preview

Tune-in as Evan and Alex break down the Patriots 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship game. We discuss what stood out from watching then film and offer 3 up/down from the win. We offer our thoughts on Bill Belichick not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Plus, looking ahead to the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Patriots and the Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 20261h 51m

Patriots Catch-22 1/21: Up/Down vs. Texans, Necessary Fixes, Broncos Preview

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans to advance to the AFC Championship! They talk their positive and negative takes, including another dominant defensive performance, slightly improved offensive line play, Drake Maye's struggles against the league's best defense, and more. Plus, they preview and talk necessary fixes ahead of the Patriots trip to Denver for the AFC Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 20261h 50m

Patriots Catch-22 1/14: Up/Down vs. Chargers, Areas to Improve, Texans Preview

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 16-3 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk the ups and downs of New England's night, including the defense's dominant performance, players who had sneaky good games, offensive line struggles, and more. Plus, they dive into areas to improve ahead of their upcoming Divisional Round matchup with the Texans and their top-ranked defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 20261h 51m

Patriots Catch-22 1/7: Chargers Preview, Up/Down vs. Dolphins, League News

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give the inaugural Catch-22 playoff preview for the Patriots upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. They share their biggest concerns on the offensive and defensive ends against a balanced Chargers team. They give their takes on the ups and downs from the Week 18 victory against the Dolphins, and what they need to fix to make a deep playoff run. Plus, they dive into news around the league of head coach firings, retentions and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 20261h 51m

Patriots Catch-22 12/31: Good/Bad vs. Jets, Playoff Scenarios, Dolphins Preview

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the division-clinching victory against the Jets that helped name them the 2025 AFC East Champions! They go over the good and (barely) bad during Week 17's win including Drake Maye's 5 TD performance to five different targets. They go over 5 different potential playoff scenarios pending Week 18 results, and rank which one's they'd rather the Patriots face. Plus, they preview the upcoming regular season closer against the Dolphins and its implications on the playoffs, Maye's MVP race and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 20251h 51m
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