A draft recap that favors roster logic over applause.
Episode 52 also marks a one-year anniversary for Weekend Warrior Podcast, but it stays focused on practical draft talk instead of leaning on nostalgia.
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A Boston sports podcast hosted by Pat Lane. Featuring a new guest from the sports world each week!
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Pat Lane makes Patriots roster decisions legible by connecting draft value, player fit and contract structure to the choices facing the team.
Pat Lane turns Patriots talk into a running examination of how football teams are built. Weekend Warrior Podcast moves comfortably between listener questions, guest interviews and a first-round mock draft, with Lane testing choices against roster needs rather than treating the…
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A live mock draft that keeps the arguments moving and stays focused on football logic.
This episode centers on a live first-round mock draft with John Chapman, and the live format gives the discussion real pressure because each pick lands without either side knowing what comes next.
A Patriots talk that stays grounded in Gronkowski's contract leverage and guaranteed money.
Pat Lane and Mark Schofield keep the Patriots discussion centered on Rob Gronkowski's contract situation and the meaning of guaranteed money. The strongest moments come when the talk turns to leverage, structure, and why a new deal could matter for a player who has already…
Listener questions lead into a conversational look at Boston expectations and quarterback fit.
Listener questions set the pace, with Artie Januario back as a recurring guest and the conversation circling Boston expectations and quarterback planning.
A Patriots-focused Super Bowl preview anchored by a Levin Reed interview and a nostalgic finish.
Weekend Warrior Podcast leans into Super Bowl week with a Levin Reed interview, Patriots history, a three-minute drill, a top-10 countdown of games attended, and a pump-up montage built around the last five Super Bowl wins.
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Episodes
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75 - It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later
Pat Lane ends Weekend Warrior at episode 75 because Pat's Pulpit of SB Nation asked him and Ryan Spagnoli to launch the "Patriot Nation Podcast" this week or next.
Oct 24, 2018·51m·2 clips - 2
74 - Pats vs Chiefs Preview with Tyler Zupan
Oct 11, 2018·1h 28m - 3
73 - Patriots and Red Sox with Mike Langone
Oct 4, 2018·1h 7m - 4
72 - Patriots Talk with Rich Hill from Pats Pulpit
Sep 27, 2018·53m - 5
71 - 3x SB Champ Matt Chatham
Sep 19, 2018·1h 24m - 6
70 - NYT Bestselling Author Jeff Pearlman
Sep 12, 2018·58m - 7
69 - Patriots Season Preview with Ryan Spags
Sep 6, 2018·43m - 8
68 - Clem from Barstool Sports
Aug 29, 2018·1h 23m - 9
67 - NBCSB Camera Guys, Glenn and Moose
Aug 21, 2018·1h 18m - 10
66 - Fantasy Football Preview with Eat. Sleep. Fantasy.
Aug 16, 2018·1h 21m - 11
65 - Voice of the Patriots Bob Socci
Aug 15, 2018·1h 22m - 12
64 - Patriots Talk with Nora Princiotti
Aug 2, 2018·53m - 13
63 - Patriots Training Camp Preview with Chris Price
Jul 26, 2018·42m - 14
62 - What Game In History Would You Most Like To Change?
Jul 19, 2018·58m - 15
61 - World Cup Final Preview with Mike Langone
Jul 12, 2018·32m - 16
60 - NBA Off-season with Rich Keefe
Jul 6, 2018·50m - 17
59 - Edelman Appealing and Courting Tavares with Ryan Spags
Jun 28, 2018·55m - 18
58 - NBA Draft and is Kyrie Staying in Boston, with Dante Turo
Jun 21, 2018·57m - 19
57 - Dale DeMott From Eat. Sleep. Fantasy.
Jun 16, 2018·59m - 20
56 - Edelman Suspension and LeBron Rumors with Chris Blackley
Jun 8, 2018·1h 7m - 21
55 - Celtics in the ECF with Tyler James
May 25, 2018·54m - 22
54 - Red Sox with WTP Sports EIC, Gabrielle
Pat Lane hosts a Boston sports podcast featuring an interview with Gabrielle Starr, Editor-in-Chief of WTP Sports, discussing the Red Sox and other local teams.
May 19, 2018·1h 10m - 23
53 - NFL talk with Russell Baxter
May 11, 2018·1h 10m - 24
52 - NFL Draft Recap with Evan Lazar
Hidden gemPat Lane marks episode 52 as a one-year anniversary and opens by framing the show around a draft recap.
May 3, 2018·1h 8m·4 clips - 25
51 - First Round Mock Draft with John Chapman
Pat Lane opens episode 51 with a draft-day setup and brings on John Chapman for a live first-round mock draft.
Apr 25, 2018·59m·3 clips - 26
50 - Greenie from Barstool Sports and Fluto Shinzawa from The Athletic
Apr 19, 2018·1h 1m - 27
49 - NFL Prospect Tyneil Cooper
Apr 12, 2018·46m - 28
48 - Cooks Trade and Patriots Draft with Mark Schofield
Hidden gemPat Lane opens episode 48 with Mark Schofield from Inside the Pylon and the Lockdown Patriots podcast.
Apr 5, 2018·1h·3 clips - 29
47 - Kevin Moore from The Fantasy Football Guys
Mar 31, 2018·1h 14m - 30
46 - Bruins Talk with Lauren Campbell
Pat Lane hosts a Boston sports podcast featuring an interview with Lauren Campbell about the Bruins, plus a three-minute drill segment.
Mar 22, 2018·43m - 31
45 - Saints LB Nate Stupar
Mar 19, 2018·37m - 32
44 - Patriots Offseason with Miguel from Boston Sports Journal and @patscap
Mar 16, 2018·1h 9m - 33
43 - Listener Questions with Artie Januario
Hidden gemEpisode 43 opens with listener questions and Artie Januario back in the mix as a recurring co-host.
Mar 9, 2018·1h 13m·5 clips - 34
42- NBA Talk with Marcos Esteves
Feb 23, 2018·1h 19m - 35
41 - Rich Keefe from WEEI and #Dork Podcast
Feb 16, 2018·48m - 36
40 - Super Bowl Recap with Michael Hurley
A Boston sports podcast host interviews NBC Sports Boston's Michael Hurley to break down the Super Bowl, including analysis of key plays and the Malcolm Butler controversy.
Feb 9, 2018·47m - 37
Super Bowl Preview Part 2 with Levan Reid and a Killer Montage
Weekend Warrior Podcast episode 39 opens with a Super Bowl preview built around an interview with Levin Reed.
Feb 1, 2018·1h 2m·4 clips - 38
Super Bowl Preview Part 1 with Greg Bedard and Smitty
Jan 26, 2018·1h 38m - 39
37 - AFC Championship Preview, Steelers, NFCCG Matchup
Jan 20, 2018·1h 35m - 40
34 - A Look Back at 2017, A Look Ahead to 2018
Jan 11, 2018·1h 12m - 41
36 - Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk and Mike Giardi
Jan 11, 2018·1h 18m - 42
35 - Brady vs Belichick? with Mac & Gu
Jan 11, 2018·1h 5m - 43
33 - Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston and Listener Phone Calls
Jan 11, 2018·1h 9m - 44
Episode 32 - Patriots Postseason, Red Sox Offseason
Dec 14, 2017·1h 18m - 45
Episode 31 - NFL Suspensions and Roger Goodell Extension
Dec 7, 2017·58m - 46
Episode 30 - Dan Greenberg from Barstool Sports
Nov 30, 2017·1h 15m - 47
Episode 29 - Getting Ready for Fantasy Football Playoffs with Dale from ESF
Nov 22, 2017·56m - 48
Episode 28 - The Streaking Celtics, and Everything is Coming Up Patriots
Nov 16, 2017·1h 9m - 49
Episode 27 - Red Sox Future, Patriots, and Celtics, Featuring Gabrielle and Joe Scotch
Nov 10, 2017·1h 15m - 50
Episode 26 - Jimmy G Trade, World Series Recap
Nov 3, 2017·1h 5m