Host Chris Gasper talks to sports broadcaster Al Michaels about the upcoming Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Falcons on Sunday Night Football and the Patriots season so far. Then they dig into Michaels' long career, including his most memorable calls, his preparation before games, and a little-known acting appearance he once made on a famous television show.

Boston area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts