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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
Where the ‘22 Celtics and Bruins Rank Amongst the Greatest Boston Teams of the 21st Century. Plus, A Pats-Cardinals Preview
Brian marvels at the current success of the Celtics and Bruins, and sees where they fit amongst the best Boston teams of this century across the four major…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bill Simmons On Xander Bogaerts’ Exit, and the Red Sox’s Fading Place in Boston Sports
Brian reacts to the news that Xander Bogaerts is leaving the Red Sox and signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres (0:30). Then, he chats with…
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Charlie Weis on the Patriots’ Offensive Issues and Tom Brady Over the Years
Brian chats with former Patriots offensive coordinator and three-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Weis about the Patriots’ offensive struggles, how they can…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Welcome to "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…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
One-and-Done for Patricia As OC With Khari Thompson. Plus, the C’s Are in Kyrie’s Head!
Brian recaps the Celtics’ breezy win over the Nets on Sunday, and how Jaylen Brown shined while Kyrie struggled (0:30). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Khari…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
James White on a Rough Night for the Pats, Plus Andrew Raycroft on the Record-Setting B’s
Brian reacts to yet another Bills beatdown of the Patriots (0:30), before breaking it down with three-time Super Bowl champ James White as they discuss the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Can the Pats Fix Their Josh Allen Problem? Plus, Masslive’s Brian Robb on the Red-Hot Celtics
Brian starts by giving out three things the Pats need to keep in mind in their upcoming game against the Bills (0:30). Then, he chats with Masslive’s Brian…
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Are the Pats on the Treadmill of Mediocrity? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Stretch Run of the NFL Season.
Brian shares his Fast Five thoughts on the Patriots following their Thanksgiving night loss to the Vikings, and what the future may hold for the team (0:30)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Good Night for Mac, Bad Night for the Special Teams, the Defense, and the Refs.
Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Vikings, Mac’s strong performance, some questionable calls, and the Pats' miscues that cost them the game (0:15). Next…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Vikings Radio Announcer Pete Bercich on the Pats-Vikings Thanksgiving Game. Plus, the C’s Weaknesses Exposed in Chicago.
Brian starts off by assessing Matt Patricia’s tenure so far as offensive coordinator, and how the Patriots offense has suffered under him (0:30). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Survive the Jets, Plus James White on Mac, Rhamondre, and a Look Ahead to the Vikings
Brian recaps the Pats' dramatic win, Marcus Jones’s game-winning touchdown, and how sweet it feels to beat the Jets (0:30). Then, he talks to three-time Super…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Cedric Maxwell on the Juggernaut C’s, Lakers Hate, and Playing with Larry Bird. Plus, Matt Cassel on the Pats-Jets Rivalry and Replacing Tom Brady.
Brian talks to Celtics great and 1981 Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell about the current team’s dominant win streak, Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances, the Lakers-Celtics…
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Tatum Taking a Page Out of LeBron’s Book, Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats' Second-Half Outlook
Brian puts Jayson Tatum’s young career in perspective and sees how it stacks up against the likes of LeBron James, Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, and others (0:30)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Dr. Bill Simmons on the Sizzling C’s and 50 Years as a Season Ticket Holder, Plus Chris Cotillo on the Red Sox’s Hot Stove
Brian chats with Dr. Bill Simmons, a.k.a. Bill’s Dad, about the Celtics’ hot start to the season, memories from 50 years as a Celtics season ticket holder…
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Ted Johnson on What’s Wrong With the Pats Offense. Plus, the Sox’s Offseason Is Underway and the C’s Are Rolling.
Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson about what is going on the with Pats offense, how they can get back on track, who talked the most trash…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Is This Year’s Pats Offense Worse Than the 2020 Version? Plus, Michael Pina on Jayson Tatum’s Big Leap
Brian compares this year’s Patriots offense to the Cam Newton–led offense in 2020 and assesses who is to blame for the team’s offensive shortcomings this…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Defense Dominates, but the Offense Continues to Struggle
Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Colts, the defense’s impressive performance, and another lackluster game from Mac Jones (0:30). Then, he chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Fixing the Pats Offense with Khari Thompson. Plus, Joe Mazzulla through Seven Games and the B’s Can’t Lose!
Brian chats with WEEI’s Khari Thompson about how to fix the Patriots offense (0:30), the trade deadline, the Patriots upcoming game against the Colts, and more…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Ime Might Be Headed to the Nets, and Antoine Walker on the Pierce and Pitino Celtics. Plus, Crickets From the Pats at the Trade Deadline.
(0:30) Brian breaks down the news that Ime Udoka is set to become the new Nets head coach after they fired Steve Nash, and what it means for the Celtics and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Win but It Is Officially Time to Be Worried About Mac, With James White
(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots running back…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Will 2021 Mac Jones Show Up on Sunday? Plus, John Jastremski on Pats vs. Jets and an Increasingly Miserable Tom Brady
(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies. (18:30)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Mac Is Back, More Odd Pats Press Conferences, and Eddie House on the Cs
Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had this week…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Bad Night at Gillette as Questions Loom over the Pats QBs
(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pressure Is on Mac Jones. Plus, Jason Goff on Patriots vs. Bears.
(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the Patriots’…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Are Tatum and Brown the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Nora Princiotti on Mac vs. Zappe
(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bailey Zappe Carries the Suddenly Dangerous Patriots With James White, Plus Celtics Season Over/Unders
(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White about the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Patriots' Five Most Interesting Story Lines, Plus Pats vs. Browns Preview With Jonathan Peterlin
(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before previewing the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon
Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Zappe vs. Mac, and Are the Pats Good at Drafting Again? Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the B’s upcoming season.
(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ upcoming season…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Should Mac Be Worried About Zappe? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Pats’ Dominant D and Running Game
0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions. 17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Football…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Five Ingredients Needed for a Pats Win on Sunday. Plus, the Lions Play-by-Play Voice Dan Miller on Matt Patricia and the Lions’ Season.
0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday. 21:30 - Brian talks to Lions…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sean Grande Previews the Celtics' Season, Plus Western Kentucky's Tyson Helton on Bailey Zappe
0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to know Kevin…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Lose, but Get a Moral Victory in Bailey Zappe’s Debut?
0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defense and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Andrew Callahan on Potential Challenges Facing the Patriots Without Mac Jones. Plus, James Jones Previews Pats vs. Packers.
0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five offensive…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Injury Could Determine Mac’s Future With the Pats, Plus Gary Washburn on Celtics Media Day
0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Mac Goes Down. Plus, James White on the Pats' Offense Finding a Rhythm.
0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Reaction to the Celtics’ Press Conference
0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Replace Ime Udoka, Plus Steven Ruiz on the Pats Making Mac Worse
0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach…
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Ime Udoka’s Reported Suspension and the Potential Fallout for the Celtics
00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Alex Cora on the 2022 Red Sox, Moving on From Plawecki, and What the Future Holds for Bogaerts and Devers
0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Ted Johnson on Why the Pats Don't Play Their Best Players. Plus, Chara Retires a Bruin
0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Win, But Do We Have a Mac Problem?
0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pressure Is on Matt Patricia in Week 2
(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
James White on Matt Patricia Calling Plays, Plus Bourne in Trouble and Bogaerts's Future
(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Lose in Miami. Are All of Our Offseason Fears Real?
(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Ryen Russillo on How the Celtics Stack Up in the East After the Gallo Injury
(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bill Simmons’s Outlook on the Patriots' Season
Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they have for…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Biggest Patriots Season Opener in the Belichick Era. Plus, John Jastremski on Tua vs. Mac.
0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Ringer’s John…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
How Mac Makes a Big Leap This Season With Andrew Callahan, Plus Brady History Repeating, and Melo to the Celtics?
(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real weapons…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Most Aggravating Boston Sports Stories Since 2017, Plus: Jonny Gomes on Why Sox Have To Keep Bogaerts
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure in the Celtics’…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Rating Every Position Group on the Patriots Roster With Doug Kyed, Plus Bloom and Cora Are Back Next Year
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: The Pats look primed to be competitive this season, but is their 2021 spending going to come back to bite them? (18:00) - PATRIOTS: PFF’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Are the Patriots Failing Mac Jones (And Themselves)? Plus, Khari Thompson on Why Matt Patricia Is the Least of Their Worries.
(00:48) - PATRIOTS: Can the Pats maximize their time while Mac Jones is on his rookie contract? Also, where do the Pats rank among teams with QBs on rookie…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Patriots Biggest Issue and Other Preseason Takeaways
BONUS POD! Brain recaps the Patriots final preseason game and grades Mac Jones’s performance before diving into his biggest preseason takeaways. Host: Brian…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
How Much Will the Patriots Miss Josh McDaniels? Plus, Kevin O’Connor on Next Steps for Tatum and Brown
(0:31)-PATRIOTS: Will the Patriots miss Josh McDaniels? Some potential changes to the scheme that could improve the offense. (23:18)-CELTICS: Kevin O’Connor…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Red Sox Get Blown Out, Tatum for MVP, and Tom E. Curran Talks Pats Offense and Brady
(1:07)-RED SOX: The Red Sox get embarrassed at home by the Blue Jays. (19:05)-PATRIOTS: NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins the show to talk about the Pats…
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Sox Didn’t Prioritize Winning, Pats Questions, and Brady Nearly a Raider? Plus, the Globe’s Chad Finn
(1:42)–RED SOX: The Red Sox lose their series against the Orioles. Chaim Bloom failed this year’s Red Sox team. (25:02)-CHAD FINN: The Boston Globe's Chad Finn…