Robert Kraft
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Owner of the New England Patriots, Kraft is discussed across sports podcasts primarily for his organizational success, including 11 Super Bowl appearances, and recent decisions like hiring Mike Vrabel as head coach. Podcast discussions also cover his Hall of Fame snub, his philanthropic work through the Blue Square Alliance promoting Jewish-Black dialogue and tracking online hate speech, and various controversies including personal relationship dynamics and a massage parlor incident. He receives mixed evaluations from players and media figures regarding his stewardship of the franchise.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
KSR · Apr 15, 2026
2026-04-15- KSR - Hour 2
“Referenced by Julian Edelman for his commitment to standing against hate and antisemitism”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 15, 2026
Turn in Your Notice
“Referenced by Julian Edelman as someone who takes stance against hate”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 15, 2026
5 @ 6:55
“Mentioned by Julian Edelman regarding commitment to standing up to hate”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 10, 2026
Texans exercise 5th year options on C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson, Jr. (4/10 Hour 2)
“Anticipated antitrust challenges; hired new general counsel last year to address regulatory risks”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Christopher Gasper Joins the Show // Tatum and Brown // ABS in MLB - 4-3 (Hour 3)
“Owners meeting comments about 14-win season and need to build; admission of overachievement analyzed”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Robert Kraft, Christian Gonzalez Thoughts // Tidal Locking - 4/3 (Hour 2)
“Discussed contract philosophy emphasizing salary cap constraints over player retention priorities”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye Contract Talks // 5 Questions with Murray - 4/2 (Hour 3)
“Ownership decision-maker on spending limits; historically limits cash spending over three-year periods”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Alex Barth Joins the Show // 10 Questions From Around the NFL // Barth and NFL Draft Names - 4/1 (Hour 3)
“Mentioned regarding proposed NFL schedule changes to 18 games and international games”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Alex Barth Joins the Show // 3 Up and 3 Down // Mike Vrabel on the Patriots Wide Receiver Room - 4/1 (Hour 2)
“Referenced for internal cash budget policy limiting team spending to cap value over three-year periods”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Did the Patriots Overachieve in 2025? // Red Sox Offensive Struggles // Felger Has More ABS Thoughts - 3/31 (Hour 3)
“Acknowledged Patriots overachieved in 2025 and discussed tough upcoming schedule and expectations”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Mike Vrabel Meets the Media at NFL Owner’s Meetings // A.J. Brown to the Patriots? // Caller Reaction - 3/31 (Hour 2)
“Discussed contract timing philosophy and salary cap approach; criticized for cost-cutting mentality”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 31, 2026
Will the NFL go to 18-game schedule? (3/31 Hour 1)
“Discussed 18-game schedule and 16 international games as revenue opportunity”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 31, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: OBJ back to Giants? Travis Hunter expectations, NFL pushing for 18-game season
“Proposed 18-game season expansion with conditions including preseason reduction and expanded bye weeks”
Nightcap · Mar 31, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: OBJ back to Giants? Travis Hunter expectations, NFL pushing for 18-game season
“Proposed 18-game season expansion with three specific conditions for league growth and domestic coverage expansion”
Cover 3 College Football · Mar 2, 2026
NFL Draft Combine Takeaways | Portal Penalties + Proposed Rule Changes | College Football
“NFL team owner invited to college sports roundtable for professional sports perspective”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Opening Day Lineup // 5 Questions with Jim Murray // The Final Word - 2/27 (Hour 4)
“Patriots owner who purchased charter planes in 2017 and sued Eastern Airlines over aircraft quality; planes now unsafe.”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Bruins Beat Blue Jackets in Return from Olympic Break // Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Lineup // MLB’s New ABS System - 2/27 (Hour 1)
“Patriots owner discussed regarding Hall of Fame snub and ownership performance evaluation”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 26, 2026
NFLPA Players Survey Leaks // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 2/26 (Hour 4)
“Patriots owner graded B-minus by players; loans team plane to other organizations”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 26, 2026
Mike Vrabel’s Coaching // Mazz’s Tiers Reaction // Caller Reaction - 2/26 (Hour 2)
“Patriots owner; mentioned regarding Vrabel's navigation between Kraft and Belichick relationship dynamics”
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears · Feb 19, 2026
Indiana Bears? Breaking Down MAJOR Bears Stadium News + NFL Draft with Fran Duffy | Hoge & Jahns
“New England Patriots owner whose 1999 Connecticut stadium deal collapse parallels current Bears situation”
The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle · Feb 12, 2026
Craig Carton GOES OFF on Patriots “Cult,” Age Gap Drama & Giants Owner Controversy!
“New England Patriots owner in relationship with woman 30+ years younger; part of broader age-gap pattern”
Stugotz and Company · Feb 12, 2026
Encore: GBF- Bad Bunny's Dressing Room (w/ Simms)
“New England Patriots owner whom Sims hugged during Super Bowl week”
Literally! With Rob Lowe · Feb 12, 2026
Rich Eisen: Never Skip the Intro
“New England Patriots owner; asked Belichick how much Spygate helped, received 1% response”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 1 - Patriots Reporter Mike Reiss
“Patriots owner; mentioned in context of Brady's social media comments and organizational leadership”
Ringer Tailgate · Feb 11, 2026
College Pipelines on Display at Super Bowl LX
“New England Patriots owner; Joel discussed unreported sex trafficking sting story from TMZ”
The Fact Hunter · Feb 11, 2026
Episode 396: Noahide Laws
“New England Patriots owner; funds Blue Square Alliance and command center tracking online hate speech critical of Israel”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 10, 2026
33.) Addressing The Bad Bunny Hate + First Thoughts On J. Cole Album (2/10/26)
“New England Patriots owner; criticized for Israel advocacy and Trump alignment; Patriots lost Super Bowl”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 10, 2026
Local Hour: Has Dan Ever Had Pizza?
“New England Patriots owner whose Hall of Fame eligibility has been questioned despite 14+ years on ballot”
This Is Important · Feb 10, 2026
Ep 285: Live From The Super Bowl With Bo Jackson (About 20 Feet Away)!!
“New England Patriots owner; hosts recalled meeting him previously and praised his demeanor”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 9, 2026
#4659 We've All Got Our Own Tissues
“New England Patriots owner who faced legal issues related to massage parlor incident referenced in trolling merchandise”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 9, 2026
The Big Suey: The "How Is This Okay?" Hour
“Subject of 2019 prostitution scandal at Orchids of Asia Day Spa referenced through symbolic shirt”
The Commentary Magazine Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Kraft Blue It
“New England Patriots owner and Blue Square Initiative founder; appeared on CBS promoting dinner-based Jewish-Black dialogue initiatives.”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 9, 2026
New Guthrie Ransom Note and Searches, Trump Post Backlash, Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX: AM Update 2/9
“New England Patriots owner seen yawning in sky box during Super Bowl LX loss to Seattle Seahawks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Seattle Spanks the Patriots, Drake Maye’s Mystery Stinker, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal
“Patriots owner whose Hall of Fame snub and wife's controversial t-shirt became storyline”
The Daily · Feb 8, 2026
At the Super Bowl, It’s Nice Guy vs. Underdog
“Patriots owner who made decision to hire Mike Vrabel as head coach”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 6, 2026
31.) Friday Freedom + Super Bowl Weekend (2/6/26)
“Patriots owner denied Hall of Fame on first ballot; discussed regarding ownership eligibility criteria”
The Ringer NFL Show · Feb 5, 2026
Seahawks-Pats, Men’s Underwear, and Personal Chefs With Chris Long and Ashton Jeanty!
“Patriots owner whose Hall of Fame voting and formal title usage ('Mr. Kraft') were discussed as cultural phenomenon in NFL.”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 4, 2026
“Tony needs Toast”
“Patriots owner denied Hall of Fame entry; subject of anti-Patriots bias allegations”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Jan 31, 2026
Prime Cuts - Super Bowl Preview, Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Broncos Win With Bo Nix, NFL Coaching Carousel
“Patriots owner whose organizational success (11 Super Bowl appearances) highlighted in episode”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Super Bowl Preview, Sam Darnold’s Redemption Arc, LeBron Still Dominates At 41
“Patriots owner discussed for organizational competence, TV network negotiations, and Super Bowl success”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 28, 2026
Bill Belichick snubbed from Hall of Fame + Danny Funt on Sports Gambling's rise | 01.28
“Patriots owner; first-time Hall of Fame finalist after 14 years of campaigning; allegedly benefiting from Belichick's exclusion”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Darnold Does It, Snow Game II: Mile High, Pats-Seahawks, and the Wild Taipei Climb With Cousin Sal
“Patriots owner; mentioned for 32-year tenure and 13 Super Bowl appearances as franchise owner”