2:50 - The crew react to the Patriots win over the New York Giants, Antonio Brown expressing desire to return to the Patriots and they discuss Rob Gronkowski's much talked about on-air debut as an NFL analyst 10:48 - Cold Cuts and Hot Takes: Cerrone goes off about the strength of the Patriots schedule and how fans waited until they were 6-0 to start pointing out how easy the schedule has beencccc 19:48 - Leroy and Cerrone reveal the surprising truth they discovered about the NBA and the...

1:20 - We're four weeks into the NFL season, but how exciting has it really been? The guys discuss if the NFL product is losing its entertaining factor and whether or not the NBA can take over as the number one professional sports league 7:15 - Cold Cuts and Hot Takes: Cerrone goes off about everyone being so on board with the Red Sox possibly trading Mookie Betts. Is he the second best athlete in Boston after Tom Brady? 15:20 - Shanda Sounds Off: Shonda covers several topics including...

The "That 617 Life" crew of Cerrone Battle and Leroy Irvin discuss Kyrie Irving's comments at Nets Media Day, ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players list and the expectations for this years Celtics team 2:25 - Kyrie Irving spoke for the first time as a member of the Brooklyn Nets and he had a lot to say about the Celtics. How do you feel about what he had to say? 11:33 - Cold Cuts & Hot Takes - Cerrone has added an NBA player to his all-time overrated list after this player ranked #49 on ESPN's...

The "That 617 Life" crew of Shanda Foster, Cerrone Battle and Leroy Irvin discuss Friday afternoon's breaking news that the Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown, after 11 days of off the field noise. Also in this week's episode - Cerrone on why local high school athletes never choose a local college like B.C., and the NBA announcing tighter rules on tampering. Plus, as always, Shanda Sounds Off and Playa's Call.

1:53 - With the image of the Patriots organization continuing to take hits, what will it take for fans to turn on the team? Do we prioritize winning over integrity and morality when it comes to the teams we follow? 11:07 - Cold Cuts and Hot Takes - Cerrone riffs on the new California bill that allows student athletes to be paid for their likeness. Is this a key step forward to college athletes being paid to play? 18:07 - Shanda Sounds Off - Shanda talks about a handful of headlines that...

2:00 - With the Steelers coming to town on opening night for the Patriots, Leroy, Shanda and Cerrone talk about what makes this matchup so competitive and fun to watch. 9:46 - Cerrone's Cold Cuts and Hot Takes - Cerrone gives his take on Jemele Hill's comments made in her column on student athletes returning to historically black colleges and universities. 17:54 - Shanda Sounds Off - Shanda rolls though a variety of recent topics that have piqued her interest, including Simone Biles making...

In this week's episode of "That 617 Life" with Leroy Irvin, Shanda Foster and Cerrone Battle, lots of talk on Gronk partnering with CBD's, Bronny James, Kanter high on Kemba, and Carli Lloyd seriously trying out for the NFL. Off the top, Leroy has had quite a week, including getting a tooth pulled and thinking he was Kerry Washington on Friday morning. (4:00) Rob Gronkowski announced he has partnered with a CBD medical company. Shanda has some very personal experiences with CBD and it's...

In the premiere episode of "That 617 Podcast" with Shanda Foster, Cerrone Battle, and Leroy Irvin, man do we have a lot to get through! Off the top, we discuss the Patriots third preseason game against Carolina, including how Tom Brady looked, Jakobi Meyers with an uneven game, plus what to expect from Josh Gordon this season. (15:31) Shanda sounds off on the tattooed Larry Bird mural, Carmelo Anthony and the Lakers, and James Harden's magical beard powers. (21:51) Patrick Chung got in...

NBC Sports Boston is proud to bring you 'That 617 Life' podcast - a refreshing take on everything Boston sports and culture. Cerrone Battle, Shanda Foster and Leroy Irvin talk about Boston's local teams and what's going on in the community. Make sure to subscribe, tell a friend to subscribe, etc. Look for Episode 1 to drop this Friday, August 23rd!