6 Rings and Football Things

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Nick "Fitzy" Stevens leads a football-obsessed cast to bring you detailed coverage from inside the Patriots huddle. A fresh perspective on the games, storylines, and personalities on the field, in the front office, and around the NFL. Brought to you by WEEI and Audacy. New episodes drop weekly. read less

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Andy Hart and Nick Stevens offer New England Patriots fans a compelling experience on 6 Rings and Football Things. Hart, with his credible experience in radio, and Stevens, a longtime Patriots fan, started this podcast journey. Together, the duo offers daily coverage of the team, and the NFL, in a fun and friendly manner.

Most Boston sports fans know Hart from his reporting role at WEEI, a top sports radio station in the city. Stevens is a host at the station and is also known as Fitzy. That alter ego is a rabid New England sports fan, much like Stevens. They share their passion and knowledge on the 6 Rings and Football Things podcast. At its core, the show is an enjoyable chat between two friends who love football. The title comes from the Patriots' six Super Bowl titles.

6 Rings and Football Things has had its previous hosts. The list includes Ryan Hannable, Mike Kadlick, and Chris Scheim. Yet, the change in hosting personnel has not affected the podcast’s appeal. It still keeps listeners amused with its relaxed, conversational tone. The charm of the podcast lies in its casual style, combined with the hosts' football knowledge.

The sports podcast releases fresh content on a daily basis. It keeps football enthusiasts updated and entertained. Listeners get a detailed analysis of what's happening in the world of the Patriots. They address the situation between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, and why they parted ways. They also touch on the organization's draft strategies and other offseason activity. Overall, Hart and Stevens position their show as the destination for Patriots fans.

Since airing in 2021, the 6 Rings and Football Things podcast has grown popular. Its lively mix of professional insight and relaxed chatter attracts listeners. Hart and Stevens keep the atmosphere light and entertaining, ensuring an exciting experience for all NFL fans. They make the effort to discuss the Pats in relation to the NFL’s AFC East as a whole. The podcast has a special spot in the sports podcast genre and connects well with Patriots fans.

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All-Time Patriots Defense for Olympic Flag Football

All-Time Patriots Defense for Olympic Flag Football

With NFL players officially eligible to join Team USA for flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Fitzy and Jon Lyons draft an all-time Patriots defense for flag football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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All-Time Patriots Defense for Olympic Flag Football

All-Time Patriots Defense for Olympic Flag Football

With NFL players officially eligible to join Team USA for flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Fitzy and Jon Lyons draft an all-time Patriots defense for flag football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-Time Patriots Offense for Olympic Flag Football

All-Time Patriots Offense for Olympic Flag Football

With NFL players now eligible to join Team USA for flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Fitzy and Jon Lyons draft an all-time Patriots offense for Olympic flag football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drafting an All-Time Patriots Olympic Flag Football Team

Drafting an All-Time Patriots Olympic Flag Football Team

As of last week, ⁠NFL players are now free to join Team USA⁠ as flag football makes its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fitzy is joined by the coach, Jon Lyons (@therealjonlyons), to draft an Olympic Flag Football team using all-time Patriots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTA Takeaways with Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe

OTA Takeaways with Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe

Meghan "Mego" Ottolini is joined by Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe, live from the practice fields at Gillette Stadium, to break down the biggest takeaways from Wednesday’s Patriots OTA session. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Happened to Ja’Lynn Polk in Year One? | 'Reception Perception'

What Happened to Ja’Lynn Polk in Year One? | 'Reception Perception'

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and James Koh try to decipher just what went wrong for Ja'Lynn Polk last season in New England. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Drake Maye’s 4-Interception Day in OTAs a Red Flag?

Is Drake Maye’s 4-Interception Day in OTAs a Red Flag?

Turnovers were a concern for Drake Maye last season. Is his 4-interception day in OTAs a red flag? Meghan Ottolini joined Fitzy to break it down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Studs and Duds from Patriots OTAs

Studs and Duds from Patriots OTAs

Meghan Ottolini joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break down key takeaways from Patriots OTAs, including Drake Maye’s 4 INTs, Will Campbell’s intensity, Mike Vrabel’s commanding presence, and a standout performance from the defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTA Takeaways: How Concerned Should We Be About Drake Maye?

OTA Takeaways: How Concerned Should We Be About Drake Maye?

The Patriots are holding 2025 OTAs—the first of the Mike Vrabel era—at Gillette Stadium this week, and our own Meghan Ottolini was there Tuesday to take it all in. Drake’s 4 INTs! Will Campbell’s compete level! Vrabel’s commanding presence! It was all on display. We’re breaking down the good, the bad, and what’s next for the Pats on an all-new @6RingsPod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Forged in Foxborough" Ep. 1 Review with Mike Dussault of Patriots.com

"Forged in Foxborough" Ep. 1 Review with Mike Dussault of Patriots.com

Who better to break down the premiere of the Patriots’ new behind-the-scenes docu-series “Forged in Foxborough” than the creator of PatsPropaganda.com himself — Mike Dussault of Patriots.com? Fitzy and Mike talk about favorite moments, the Vrabel and Will Campbell love, and what might be coming next in the series. Subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the Audacy app today! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Patriots garnering too much hype? Mike Giardi joins the show

Are the Patriots garnering too much hype? Mike Giardi joins the show

Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to preview the Patriots' season after this week's schedule release. Are the Pats becoming too trendy? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom E. Curran gives his honest assessment of the Patriots 2025 opponents

Tom E. Curran gives his honest assessment of the Patriots 2025 opponents

NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to discuss the optimism coming from Patriots' fans after the release of the 2025 schedule, share his honest assessment of how the team matches up with this season's opponents, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking Down the Patriots’ 2025 Schedule with Jon Lyons

Breaking Down the Patriots’ 2025 Schedule with Jon Lyons

The complete 2025 Pats schedule is out — Jon Lyons joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to break it all down. Toughest game? Favorite matchup? Hardest stretch? And more. Make sure to subscribe to the 6 Rings Pod for the latest Pats perspectives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the Audacy app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Callahan shares his biggest takeaways from Patriots Rookie Minicamp

Andrew Callahan shares his biggest takeaways from Patriots Rookie Minicamp

Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to share his biggest takeaways from Patriots Rookie Minicamp, the upcoming schedule release, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots fell in love with Will Campbell

Why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots fell in love with Will Campbell

Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald takes us inside how Will Campbell became the Patriots’ 1st-round pick — and how Mike Vrabel and company fell in love with their future cornerstone tackle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Callahan on how the Patriots landed a special player in Will Campbell, Rookie Minicamp thoughts & more

Andrew Callahan on how the Patriots landed a special player in Will Campbell, Rookie Minicamp thoughts & more

Friend of the show from the Boston Herald, @_andrewcallahan, joins us to discuss his great piece on Will Campbell's impact on the Pats, how Vrabel & co. fell for him, plus other rookie minicamp thoughts, schedule release & more on a fresh @6ringspod (subscribe via Apple Pods, Spotify, or the Audacy app today!) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots 2025 Schedule Release Preview

Patriots 2025 Schedule Release Preview

The NFL drops its full 2025 season schedule next Wednesday, May 14. Fitzy & Mego are here with a full preview and predictions for a highly anticipated Patriots campaign—one that comes with the league’s second-easiest strength of schedule. Who’s the opener against? Any primetime matchups? What’s the toughest stretch? The easiest? They’ve got it all. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the Audacy app for the best Patriots content, analysis, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have the Patriots found their solutions at Tackle and Wide Receiver?

Have the Patriots found their solutions at Tackle and Wide Receiver?

The Patriots brought in new faces at tackle and wide receiver, but are they real solutions? Meghan Ottolini and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens dive into their biggest remaining concerns on the Patriots ' roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where did the Patriots improve THE MOST this offseason?

Where did the Patriots improve THE MOST this offseason?

Now that the NFL Draft dust has settled and free agency is in the rearview, where did the Patriots improve the most this offseason? Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan “Mego” Ottolini break down each position on the roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post-Draft Check-In: Ranking the Patriots' Positional Groups

Post-Draft Check-In: Ranking the Patriots' Positional Groups

With free agency and the draft firmly in the rearview and the 2025 practice season at hand, @FitzyGFY & @meghan_ottolini power rank the Pats positional groupings - which group benefited the most from additions and which group could use a little extra love before the games that count? It's all in a new 6 Rings - be sure to subscribe via Apple Pods, Spotify or the Audacy app! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Giardi explains how Joe Milton’s immaturity shaped his character misconceptions and shares his thoughts on the Draft

Mike Giardi explains how Joe Milton’s immaturity shaped his character misconceptions and shares his thoughts on the Draft

New reports claim Joe Milton III was "not a good dude." Is there any truth to it? Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joined Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Dan Bahl to weigh in — and to break down how the Patriots fared in the NFL Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices