Show overview
Shark and the Dog: Boston Sports has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 38 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 50 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 7 episodes published. Published by SharkandtheDog.
From the publisher
This New England sports talk podcast is hosted by John Murphy, Dave Nardella and Matt Kovach. Each week these three New England natives break down everything that's going on in the world of Boston sports. Music, pop culture and politics also find their way into the discussion from time to time.
Latest Episodes
View all 38 episodesEpisode 242: Episode 242: Celtics & Bruins Game 6 Previews
Ep 241Episode 241: Episode 241: Super Bowl Recap & Patriots/Celtics Playoff Preview
The gang is back to recap the Super Bowl (months later), as well as preview the Bruins and Celtics upcoming playoff runs. Enjoy! #Patriots #Celtics #Bruins
Ep 240Episode 240: Episode 240: Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl Preview
On Tonight's episode, the gang previews the upcoming Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl matchup. Enjoy!
Ep 239Episode 239: Episode 239: Patriots-Broncos AFC Championship Preview
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots win against the Texans in the Divisional Round, as well as preview their upcoming AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos. Enjoy!
Ep 238Episode 238: Episode 238: Patriots-Texans Divisional Round Preview
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots Wild Card Weekend win against the LA Chargers and preview the upcoming game against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. They also go around the NFL a little bit and touch on the Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox for a few. Enjoy!
Ep 237Episode 237: Episode 237: Patriots Playoff Preview
On Tonight's episode, the gang previews the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card Weekend matchup. They also break down the Celtics hot streak and the Bruins recent skid. Enjoy!
Ep 236Episode 236: Episode 236: Patriots-Bills, Ravens Preview, Celtics & Bruins Update
On Today's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots tough loss against the Bills at home last Sunday before previewing the upcoming game against the Ravens. They also give some quick updates on the state of the Bruins and Celtics. Enjoy! #Bruins #Celtics #Patriots
Ep 234Episode 234: Episode 234: Patriots get to 8-2 and the Bruins win 6 Straight
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots big win down in Tampa to get to 8-2 and they preview the upcoming Thursday night matchup against the Jets. They also break down the Bruins 6 game win streak. Enjoy!
Ep 233Episode 233: Episode 233: The Patriots are 7-2 and the Bruins are over 500
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots narrow victory against the Falcons to get to 7-2 and also preview the upcoming game against the Bucs after a quiet Trade Deadline. They also touch on the Celtics struggles of late, as well as the red hot Bruins. Paul gives us a World Series minute too. Enjoy!
Ep 231Episode 231: Episode 231: The Patriots are atop the AFC East, Red Sox, & Bruins
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Patriots last two big wins against the Bills and the Saints. They also recap the Red Sox disapointing exit from the Wild Card round against the Yankees and they also preview the Bruins 3-1 start to the season. Enjoy!
Ep 225Episode 225: Episode 225: State of the New England Patriots
On this episode the gang gives us their take on the 'State of the New England Patriots' in this Part 2 episode of the Shark and the Dog 'State of the Boston Teams' Summer Series. Enjoy!
Ep 218Episode 218: Episode 218: Best Sports Day of the Year?
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps: the Red Sox Opening Day win, the Stefon Diggs signing for the Patriots, the Bruins skid of late, and the Celtics hitting their stride to close out season. A little bit of College Hockey talk in there as well. Enjoy!
Ep 213Episode 213: Episode 213: Welcome Back Mike Vrabel
On Tonight's episode, the gang covers the Jerod Mayo firing and the hiring of Mike Vrabel, as well as some Celtics and Bruins updates. Enjoy!
Ep 204Episode 204: Episode 204: The Boston Celtics are World Champions
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the Boston Celtics dominant run in the 2024 postseason as they defeat the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games to win their 18th NBA title. Enjoy!
Ep 203Episode 203: Episode 203: NBA Finals Games 1 & 2
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps Games 1 & 2 and previews Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Enjoy! #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFinals
Ep 202Episode 202: Episode 202: NBA Finals Preview
On Tonight's episode, the gang previews the upcoming Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Finals matchup. Enjoy!
Ep 201Episode 201: Episode 201: The Celtics Win the East
On Tonight's episode, the gang recaps the #Celtics impressive sweep of a tough Indiana Pacers team. They break down each victory and the keys to each victory as the Celtics punch their ticket to their second trip to the NBA Finals in two years. Enjoy!
Ep 200Episode 200: Episode 200: Garden Party
On Tonight's episode (200), the gang discusses the Celtics epic game 1 OT winner against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Bruins second round exit from the playoffs, as well as the history of the new Boston Garden. Enjoy!
Ep 196Episode 196: Episode 196: Bruins & Celtics Playoff Preview(s)
On Tonight's episode, the gang previews the upcoming Bruins-Maple Leafs first round matchup, as well as the Celtics upcoming 'likely' first round matchup against the Miami Heat (unless the Hawks or the Bulls pull something out in Miami Friday night). Enjoy!
Ep 195Episode 195: Episode 195: 'The Dynasty' Wrap-Up Episode
On Tonight's episode, the gang gives their final thoughts on their favorite and least favorite parts of the 'The Dynasty' Patriots series on Apple TV+, as well as what they think the documentary missed from the Patriots 2001-2020 run. Enjoy!