Boston radio royalty Rich Shertinlieb returns to the Boston airwaves!

Rich Schurtenleib makes a triumphant return to the Boston radio scene on WEEI Afternoons, reuniting with longtime colleagues Ken Laird and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson. The episode opens with Schurtenleib reflecting on his emotional comeback, recalling the early days of WBCN's transition to the Sports Hub and the faith that executives like Mike Thomas, Mark Hannon, and Chris Olivero had in him despite his initial resistance to the sports talk format. He shares humorous and vulnerable anecdotes about his personal journey—shaving his body, misusing creatine supplements, and even being a drunk, pregnant-wife-carrying, sidewalk-falling radio host in his younger days. The conversation shifts to current sports topics, including the Patriots' draft strategy, Bill Belichick’s legacy, and the Red Sox’s season outlook, with Johnson offering candid player perspective. Schurtenleib also expresses admiration for new WooSox broadcaster Chad Tracy, critiquing a missed challenge in a recent game. The episode closes with a cinematic metaphor for Alex Cora’s press conference demeanor, likening him to Antonio Banderas in *Desperado*.