Entitled Town

BONUS: The Patriots Slump to 6-0

Dave & Ironhead discuss a gritty Patriots win over the Giants that will undoubtedly disappoint fans who worry about the New England offense.

Bruce Allen Got Called At Home

Bruce Allen, the founder of Boston Sports Media Watch, joins Dave & Ironhead. Bruce (who is not the General Manager of the Redskins) talks about the push back and criticism he received from Boston sports writers when he started questioning the coverage of area teams nearly two decades ago. Dave & Ironhead discuss the worst 33-7 win in Patriots history.

Alex Barth Grew Up 2 Miles from the Stadium

Dave & Ironhead interview Alex Barth of CLNS Media. Alex discusses the difficult decision to abandon his pro football dreams at age 6. Two decades later, Alex is working every media outlet in the known world, bust first and foremost covering the New England Patriots. Alex grew up not too far from Gillette Stadium and still brings his fanhood to his work. Ironhead & Dave discuss a challenging victory for the Patriots. Ironhead throws Dave under the bus.

Mark Dondero & The Trouble With Fribbles (FIXED)

FIXED:In this version, the interview is audible. Dave and Ironhead host Mark Dondero of WEEI Providence and the Boston Sports Post. Dave and Mark re-examine their infamous encounters with Bill Belichick, and Mark wonders if his questions to Bill have damaged his ascent in sports media. Mark likes the wrong hyperlocal ice cream beverage and Dave loses his mind. 

Jerry Thornton is Keeping His Shoes Dry

Jerry Thornton of Barstool Sports tells us how the Irish Rose told him to bail on his pension and chase his dream. Jerry addresses his tendency to freak out when things go bad for the Patriots. Dave and Ironhead predict the forthcoming takes around a big Patriots victory, and Dave is not invited to golf.

Jeff Howe Likes Football

Patriots beat writer Jeff Howe explains his radical career choice to just report the facts. He also becomes the first Entitled Town guest to say bad things about Jeff Howe. Ironhead and Dave evaluate nuclear hot takes that have the Patriots going 19-0 in the wake of signing Antonio Brown. 

Mike Petraglia is All About the Games

Dave and Ironhead take a Big L on Brian Hoyer, but are overall winners for having Mike Petraglia of CLNS as a guest. Mike talks about the pleasure of covering Bill Belichick press conferences going all the way back to Bill's time in Cleveland. He also discusses a change in philosophy that forever altered the course of WEEI.com. Ironhead insults his own mother's cooking.

Evan Lazar Sows Chaos

Entitled Town is thrown into civil unrest when CLNS Patriots beat writer Evan Lazar divides the loyalties of its co-hosts. Former Patriots punter Chris Hanson and former Dateline NBC reporter Chris Hansen are referenced.

The Inimitable William Bendetson

Dave & Mike evaluate some curious comments on the reinstatement of Josh Gordon, and interview the inimitable William Bendetson of BestPatsCoverage concerning his world-famous voice and the status of his Patriots press credential.

NY Jets Legend Matt Chatham

In the inaugural episode of Entitled Town, veteran sports journalist/attorney Dave Brown teams up with the Angriest Fan on Twitter, Mike Irons, to explore prevailing narratives and misguided expectations in Boston sports. Dave and Ironhead welcome their first guest, three-time Super Bowl champion and former Jet, Matt Chatham.