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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.
Episodes
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
An Early Look at Pats-Eagles With Khari Thompson. Plus, Top Five Brady Moments.
Brian chats with Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the upcoming Pats-Eagles season opener, potential breakout candidates on the Pats, and some of the other…
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Pats Season Preview With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' upcoming season, Mac Jones and the offense, Tom Brady’s return to Gillette, and…
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Is Mac Jones Ready to Take the Leap? With Andrew Callahan.
Brian chats with Andrew Callahan about Mac Jones’s outlook entering the season, his relationship with Bill O’Brien, the players around him on the offense, and…
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Zappe Gets Cut! Plus, How the Pats Offense Compares to the Rest of the NFL With Sheil Kapadia.
Brian evaluates the Patriots' final 53-man roster coming out of training camp and reacts to the surprising news that Bailey Zappe did not make the team (0:40)…
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How Much Pressure Is on Mac Jones? Plus, Mookie Takes Over Fenway.
Brian starts by discussing how much pressure Mac faces entering his third season and how it compares to the pressure on other AFC quarterbacks (0:40). Then, he…
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Sox Are Still Alive, and Mookie’s Return With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats Burning Questions.
Brian starts with his burning questions surrounding the Patriots and their AFC East rivals as the season approaches (0:00). Then, Brian chats with…
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Pats Roster Projections With Zack Cox. Plus, a Horrendous Two Days in Houston for the Sox.
Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Pats; they go through each positional group and project the roster coming out of training camp. Then, Brian recaps a…
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Takeaways from Pats-Packers and Joint Practices in Green Bay With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots-Packers preseason game, and the joint practices leading up to it. GoFundMe Link for Doug…
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Three Breakout Candidates for the Pats, Plus a Rough Sox Series in D.C. With Ian Cundall
Brian shares his three breakout candidates for the Patriots, and where they are each primed for a big year (0:30). Then, he chats with SoxProspects’ Ian…
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How Good Is the Pats' Young Core? With Danny Kelly. Plus, Top Five Favorite Boston Teams Since 2000.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly about the young core of the Patriots, what Ezekiel Elliott will bring to the team, Pats fantasy sleepers, and more…
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Pats Check-in With Andrew Callahan, Plus a Good Weekend for the Sox.
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Patriots training camp, Malik Cunningham’s eye-catching preseason debut, problems along the…
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A First Look at the Pats. Plus, Which Celtics Will Be Better and Which Will be Worse With Michael Pina.
Brian recaps the Patriots’ first preseason game against the Texans, and notes which players stood out (0:30). Afterward, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael…
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AFC East Storylines With John Jastremski. Plus, the Pats’ Path to the Playoffs
Brian discusses reasons the Patriots can be successful this year, including their stout defense and an improved rushing attack (0:40). Then, Brian chats with…
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Buying the Optimism From Pats Camp With Nora Princiotti. Plus, a Brutal Weekend for Alex Verdugo and the Sox.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the optimism at Patriots camp, Mac Jones’s rapport with his new receivers, potential trouble along the…
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The Sox Are Still Playoff Contenders With Ian Cundall. Plus, Good Vibes Around the Pats Offense
Brian talks about Pats training camp, where reports say the offense had its best practice of the year, and news that Tom Brady has bought a stake in an English…
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Crickets at the Deadline With Chad Finn. Plus Notes from Pats Training Camp With Conor Orr
Brian talks to the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about a lackluster MLB trade deadline for the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom’s team-building strategy, and how the clubhouse…
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Sox Trade Targets. Plus, Top Five Most Entertaining Boston Athletes.
Brian recaps a disappointing Red Sox loss in San Francisco before discussing the trade deadline, players the Red Sox might target, and who might be on their…
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The Sox Are Contenders With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Are the Pats Receivers Underrated?
Brian discusses Jaylen Brown’s new contract, how to get the most out of him, and what it all means for the Celtics next season and beyond (0:30). After, he…
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Jaylen Gets Paid With Chris Forsberg. Plus, Patrice Bergeron Retires.
Brian talks to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about Jaylen Brown’s new supermax contract, how it will impact the team in the years to come, Malcolm…
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What to Expect From Mac Jones This Season With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox’s Young Core Is Raking
Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming 2023 Patriots season, Mac Jones’s ceiling as a quarterback, the Pats’ offensive weapons, the rest of…
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Give Rhamondre the Rock! Plus, Sox Buyers or Sellers with Chris Cotillo.
Brian discusses what the Patriots offense will look like in 2023, why Rhamondre Stevenson is the key to their success, and how his usage will benefit Mac Jones…
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Celtics' Offseason and Pats Preview With Adam Kaufman. Plus, Top 10 Current Boston Athletes.
Brian chats with iHeart Radio Boston’s Adam Kaufman about the Celtics’ offseason and expectations for the next season (0:45). Then, they talk about the…
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Pats Missed Out on DeAndre Hopkins With Khari Thompson
Brian talks to Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the news that DeAndre Hopkins is signing with the Titans, why the Patriots were unable or unwilling to land…
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Alex Cora on the Red Hot Sox!
Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora on the surging Red Sox, their recently improved defense, Masataka Yoshida’s impressive season, the team’s outlook for…
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Rating the Celtics' Offseason With Keith Smith
Spotrac’s Keith Smith joins Brian to discuss NBA Summer League in Vegas, the Celtics’ offseason moves, the new CBA’s effect on the team, Jaylen Brown’s ongoing…
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Red Sox All-Star Break Awards. Plus, Jaylen’s Place Among No. 2 Options.
Brian opens with his midseason awards for the Red Sox, including most improved, best pitcher, MVP, and more (0:50). Then, with Mookie Betts set to participate…
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The Grant Williams Trade With Brian Robb. Plus, Do the Red Sox Have an Ace?
Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Grant Williams trade, the Celtics' other offseason moves, Jaylen Brown’s contract negotiations, Damian Lillard…
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Ted Johnson on the Revamped Patriots Offense. Plus, Lillard to the Celts?
Brian recaps the latest trade news regarding Damian Lillard, and discusses whether the Celtics could land him (0:15). Then, he talks to three-time Super Bowl…
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Dame on the Move, and Whether the Celtics Should Be Worried With Justin Verrier. Plus, Where Does Mac Jones Rank Among AFC QBs?
Brian is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to talk about NBA free agency thus far, Damien Lillard’s potential landing spots, Jaylen Brown’s potential…
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Eight Burning Celtics Questions. Plus, Julian McWilliams on the Struggling Sox.
Brian presents his eight burning questions for the Celtics as NBA free agency is about to begin (0:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian…
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Free Agency Primer With Michael Pina. Plus, the B’s Make a Trade.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, whether more moves are coming for the Celtics, other notable…
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Why Hopkins Should Sign With the Pats With Mike Tannenbaum. Plus, Tatum’s Next Steps.
Brian details what Jayson Tatum needs to do to step up his game and win a title and also dives into the numbers on Jaylen Brown’s impact on the Celtics…
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Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad
Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtics’ draft pick…
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End of an Era: Marcus Smart Traded In Deal for Kristaps Porzingis
Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics are trading Marcus Smart as part of a three-way deal with Memphis and Washington in which Boston will get…
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Sober and Drunk Celtics Trades. Plus, Are the Sox For Real?
Ahead of the NBA draft, Brian pitches a couple serious potential trades for the Celtics, and a couple more wild “drunk” potential trades (0:35). Then, he takes…
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Jack Jones and DeAndre Hopkins With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Sox Sweep the Yanks.
Brian talks to Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Pats cornerback Jack Jones’s arrest, how his absence could impact the defense, DeAndre Hopkins’s visit…
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Hopkins Hype! Plus, Top Players From the Red Sox–Yankees Rivalry With John Jastremski.
Brian discusses the news that Bradley Beale may be on the move and whether he could make sense on the Celtics, before turning to DeAndre Hopkins’s visit to…
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Sean Grande on a Memorable Celtics Season and the Offseason Ahead
Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the team's season, Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff’s performance, and what lies ahead for…
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The Sox-Yankees Series and Another Chris Sale Injury With Lou Merloni. Plus, the Best Boston Sports Offseasons.
Brian starts by assessing the Patriots’ offseason thus far and how it stacks up with other notable Boston teams' offseasons in recent years (0:30). Then, he…
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Pats OTA Check-in With Zack Cox, Plus a Red Sox-Yankees Preview With John Jastremski
Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Patriots' OTAs, first impressions of the team's rookie class, Bill O’Brien’s impact on the offense, Mac Jones’s…
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Brian Robb Previews the Celtics Offseason. Plus, Are the Pats About to Make a Big Move?
Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com about the Celtics’ upcoming offseason, coaching staff hires and departures, potential trades and signings, and more…
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Potential Jaylen Brown Trades. Plus, Ian Cundall on a Tough Sox Weekend and Mayer Mania.
Brian discusses whether the Celtics should offer Jaylen Brown a supermax contract and does a Metric Man breakdown of some of Brown’s stats before laying out a…
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Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla’s Futures With Kevin O’Connor.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the end of the Celtics' season, what the team should do with Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla’s future with the…
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Jaylen and The Celtics Fumble Away Their Season
Brian discusses the Celtics’ game 7 loss to the Heat at the Garden, Jayson Tatum’s ankle injury, Jaylen Brown’s sloppy play, Joe Mazzulla’s questionable…
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Derrick White Saves The Celtics Season!
Brian reacts to an epic Celtics win in Miami, Derrick White’s season-saving tip in at the buzzer, the Celtics’ shaky offense down the stretch, Tatum’s…
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Celtics Are One Game Closer to History. Plus, Will Flemming on the Sox.
Brian discusses a dominant Celtics win in Game 5 at the Garden, Tatum’s continued brilliance, the Celtics’ ferocious defense, the Celtics’ hot shooting, and…
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Celtics Avoid Elimination With Justin Verrier
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics' Game 4 win in Miami, Jayson Tatum’s big night, Boston’s hot 3-point shooting, the team’s…
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The Celtics Get Blown Out, and Their Season Is on the Brink
Brian discusses a stunning Celtics blowout loss in Miami, why the team looks so disorganized, what is wrong with Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla’s future, and more…
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Celtics Are Down 0-2
Brian reacts to another Celtics loss at home to the Heat, and breaks down Joe Mazzulla’s questionable coaching decisions, Grant Williams vs. Jimmy Butler…
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Michael Pina on the Celtics’ Game 1 Loss
Brian recaps the Celtics’ Game 1 loss to Miami with The Ringer’s Michael Pina, as they discuss what went wrong for the C’s in the second half, another…
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Eastern Conference Finals Preview With Tim Bontemps
Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about the upcoming Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals, Jayson Tatum’s postseason so far, Jimmy Butler’s health, and…
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The Tatum Game, Plus Chad Finn on the Biggest Story in Boston Sports Media
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ Game 7 beatdown of the 76ers, Jayson Tatum’s otherworldly performance, this Celtics team’s place in franchise history, and more…
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A Tale of Two Tatums With Raheem Palmer. Plus, Ben Lindbergh on the New MLB Rules.
Brian is joined by The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer to react to a wild Celtics Game 6 win in Philly. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s rollercoaster of a game, James…
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The Celtics’ Season Is on the Brink. Plus, John Jastremski on the Top AFC East Offseason Moves.
Brian recaps the Celtics' brutal blowout loss to the 76ers, another slow start for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla vs. Doc Rivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian…
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Celtics Lose Another During Crunch Time. Plus, Steven Ruiz on Mac Jones Entering Year 3.
Brian breaks down yet another close Celtics loss, why this team can’t seem to win these tight games, and Tatum and Brown’s inconsistent play (0:30). Then, he…
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The Celtics Take Back Home Court Advantage, and the Sox Make It Seven Straight.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ game three win against the 76ers, a great overall defensive performance, Jaylen Brown’s physicality, and more (0:30). Then, Brian…
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The Celts Clobber the Sixers, Plus Julian McWilliams on the Red Hot Sox
Brian recaps a dominating Celtics win over the 76ers, Joel Embiid’s effectiveness, and Jaylen Brown’s bounce-back game, before a quick recap of the Sox’s win…
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Another Frustrating Celtics Loss. Plus, Bruins Post Mortem with Scott McLaughlin
Brian breaks down yet another frustrating Celtics loss, this time to an Embiid-less Sixers (0:30). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin about the…
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The Bruins Choke. Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats Draft, and a Preview of Celtics-Sixers With Raheem Palmer.
The Bruins’ season ends with a stunning collapse as they fall to the Panthers in overtime—Brian goes over what went wrong (0:30). Then, he chats with The…
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Celtics Move On, and the Pats Get a Steal at 17 With Nora Princiotti. Plus, Matt Porter on Bruins-Panthers.
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ Game 6 win in Atlanta, which sends them through to the next round of the playoffs (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Nora…