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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
Giannis Rumors Heat Up
Brian opens by discussing the Knicks’ title and how they beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs (0:00). Then, he discusses the latest trade rumors surrounding…
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The Red Sox Are a Mess With Julian McWilliams
Brian opens with Sam Kennedy’s latest head-scratching comments after the Red Sox got swept by the Rays as well as early reactions to Drake Maye and AJ Brown on…
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Will the Finals Have an Impact on the Celtics' Offseason? Plus, the Patriots Open Minicamp.
Brian begins by discussing the current Celtics team and how they will be remembered compared to other famous championship-winning Boston teams in recent years…
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An Ugly Loss in the Bronx, With Ian Cundall
Brian opens by discussing the NBA Finals, and compares Jalen Brunson’s game to Jayson Tatum’s (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall…
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The Pats Offseason Is Complete With Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens
Brian opens by discussing the latest trade rumors swirling around the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, including potential deals for Giannis and with the Pelicans…
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A.J. Brown to the Patriots
Brian reacts to the Patriots trading a couple of draft picks for star wideout A.J. Brown, and why that shows that the Pats are all in for this coming season…
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A Good Weekend For The Sox With Chad Finn.
Brian discusses AJ Brown potentially joining the Pats soon, and why it’s so hard to build dynasties in the NBA these days — with the Thunder losing to the…
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Evaluating The Sox’s Young Core With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, a Rough One at Fenway.
Brian breaks down the Sox’s loss to the Braves on Thursday, including some questionable pitching changes from the Sox dugout (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The…
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Celtics Offseason Preview With Bobby Manning
Brian debuts his list of the top five Boston sports figures under the most pressure right now. Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the NBA…
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The Sox Can’t Win at Fenway, With Kevin Hench
Brian opens with some Sunday Thoughts, including a comparison of this Celtics core and the Big Three era of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen (0:00_…
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A Rare Good Week for the Sox With Chris Cotillo
Brian opens by comparing Joe Mazzulla’s tenure to other head coaches with a similar track record to see if he is on the hot seat this coming season, before he…
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Ranking the Top Patriots Games of 2026 With Chris Mason
Brian wonders if the Celtics have enough top-tier talent to compete with teams like the Thunder and Spurs after watching Game 1 of the Western Conference…
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Another Brutal Weekend for the Sox
Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' recently released schedule and why the NFL chose the Patriots to face off against the Seahawks to open the season…
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State of the Sox With John Berman
Brian starts a recap of the Red Sox Phillies game (0:00). Then he talks about the latest news about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (9:20). Then, he chats with…
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Celtics Trade Ideas With Zack Cox.
Brian opens with some thoughts on the Celtics and why they need to be a bit careful with how they proceed, using the 2018 Red Sox and the team’s ensuing…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Jaylen’s Busy Week. Plus, How Do The Celts Improve Next Season?
Brian offers up his Sunday Thoughts on the latest drama with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, how Drake Maye can avoid a Super Bowl hangover, Connelly Early and…
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Pats Check-In With Mark Daniels. Plus, Brad’s Presser and Jaylen’s Stream.
Brian discusses Brad Stevens’s end-of-season press conference, why there might be big changes coming to the roster this offseason, and what to make of Jaylen…
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Do the Celtics Need a Major Shake-Up? With Adam Kaufman.
Brian explains what the Celtics need to do this offseason and why the team needs to upgrade its roster around Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he speaks with Celtics…
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The Celtics Collapse With Michael Pina.
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ stunning collapse, losing at home to the 76ers in Game 7, and why Joe Mazzulla keeps losing these playoff series (0:00). He then…
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The Celtics Lose Again, Setting Up Game 7 at the Garden. Plus, Can the B’s Send The Series Back to Buffalo With Adam Pellerin.
Brian breaks down another terrible Celtics loss to the 76ers, including some serious issues with Joe Mazzulla’s stubborn coaching and a dreadful game from…
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A Disastrous Second Half for the Celts, the B’s Stay Alive, and Julian McWilliams on Alex Cora
Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers, including an incredibly disappointing second half, before getting to the Bruins’ overtime win against the Sabres…
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Celts Dominate Game 4, With Justin Termine. Plus, the Sox Fire Cora and the B’s Lay an Egg.
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, and discusses how the Sox got to this point after a very disappointing start to the…
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Celtics Win in Philly.
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ gritty win over the Sixers in Philly, including some clutch shots from Payton Pritchard and some troubling play from Neemias Queta…
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More Vrabel Drama, the B’s Go Down 2-1, and Celtics Adjustments With Bobby Manning.
Brian starts by reacting to Mike Vrabel drama and whether it will have an effect on the Patriots going forward, before taking a look at the team’s first-round…
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Doug Kyed on Vrabel and the NFL Draft. Plus, an Ugly Loss for the Celtics and a Big Win for the B’s.
Brian opens by recapping the Celtics' loss to the 76ers on Tuesday night and discussing some bad habits the C’s fell into when trailing (0:00). Then, he gets…
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Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B’s Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall.
Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B’s Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall. Brian opens with the Celtics’ resounding win over the…
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Celts-Sixers With Keith Smith. Plus, Bruins-Sabres.
Brian offers up his thoughts on the Celtics’ first-round playoff matchup versus the 76ers before breaking down Roman Anthony’s season thus far for the Red Sox…
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NBA Playoff Outlook With Brian Robb. Plus, Crochet’s Concerning Start.
Brian opens by looking at Garrett Crochet’s concerning start in Minnesota on Monday and why he could be headed to the IL at some point this season, before…
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A Series Win for the Sox, With Chad Finn. Plus, the Celtics and Bruins Gear Up for the Playoffs.
Brian opens by recapping the Celtics' and Bruins' wins on Sunday as they head into the playoffs (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about…
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Bruins Gear Up for the Playoffs, With Conor Ryan. Plus, Tatum Returns to MSG.
Brian recaps the Celtics' tight loss to the Knicks (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the Bruins as they head to the playoffs…
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A Trio of Games With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Celtics’ win over the Hornets on Tuesday night and why they look primed to make a deep playoff…
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Three Boston Games on Easter Sunday
Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox’s dreadful 2-7 start to the season, including a disappointing loss on Sunday with some bad pitching and defense (0:00)…
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NFL Draft Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Are a Mess, and the Celts Make History.
Brian explains how the Red Sox got into such a mess to start the 2026 season and puts the Celtics' surprise season in historical context. Then, Brian chats…
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Previewing the Stretch Run With Zack Cox. Plus, a Miserable Start for the Red Sox.
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s bad start to the season, which has featured a feckless lineup and a disappointing pitching staff. Then, Brian chats with the…
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A Rough Weekend for the Sox, With Ian Cundall. Plus, Tatum Goes Off!
Brian recaps with Celtics’ win over the Hornets on Sunday night, including Jayson Tatum’s best game of the season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects'…
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The Sox Win on Opening Day. Plus, the Celts Make a Statement, With Michael Pina.
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s Opening Day win over the Reds, including a three-hit game from Roman Anthony and another dominant start from Garrett Crochet…
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Red Sox Season Preview With Lou Merloni. Plus, a Tatum Trend.
Brian compares Jayson Tatum’s return from his Achilles injury to Kevin Durant’s and talks about how the two differed in terms of shooting trends when they came…
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A Rough Night for the Celts With Evan Valenti. Plus, Expectations for Marcelo Mayer.
Brian opens with the news that Marcelo Mayer will be the Red Sox’s starting second baseman and what we can expect from him and the Red Sox this season (0:00)…
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Good and Bad Sox Trends With Julian McWilliams. Plus, Is Brad the New Theo?
Brian starts by comparing Brad Stevens’s tenure as top exec of the Celtics to Theo Epstein’s run with the Red Sox and discusses how they have both taken good…
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March Madness Preview With Tate Frazier. Plus, the Celtics' Crunch-Time Offense.
Brian opens by recapping the Celtics’ win over the Suns on Monday and what it reveals about how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will operate on offense when…
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Assessing Tatum’s First Week Back, With Bobby Manning
Brian opens with some Sunday Thoughts, including the Patriots’ continued search for a no. 1 wide receiver, Charlie McAvoy’s under-appreciated greatness, a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Letter Grades for the Pats’ Signings. Plus, Roman Anthony’s Ceiling.
Brian reacts to Roman Anthony’s strong performance in the World Baseball Classic and breaks down why he thinks Anthony can be one of the best players in the…
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Jaylen Gets Ejected in the Battle of the 2-Seeds, With Justin Verrier. Plus, a Recap of the Pats’ Moves.
Brian recaps the Patriots’ free agent signings, and explains why he likes the moves (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’…
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Tatum and the Celts Win in Cleveland With Chad Finn.
Brian highlights the top needs that the Patriots must address once free agency gets underway this week (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn…
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Jayson Tatum’s Triumphant Return.
Brian breaks down Jayson Tatum’s long-awaited and impressive return as the Celtics beat the Mavericks at the Garden on Friday night. We want to hear from you!…
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Sox Predictions With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Tatum is Back!
Brian opens with the news that Jayson Tatum will play this season, perhaps as soon as Friday night, before discussing the news that the Patriots are releasing…
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Sean Grande on the “Gap-Year” Celtics
Brian chats with Sean Grande, the voice of the Celtics, about how Jayson Tatum is handling the mental aspect of his Achilles injury, Hugo González’s tenacity…
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A Big Night for Queta and the Celtics. Plus, News from the NFL Combine.
Brian recaps another Celtics win over the 76ers, including a big night from big man Neemias Queta (0:00). Then, Brian gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including…
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Celtics Check-In With Chris Forsberg
Brian starts with a comparison between Tom Brady’s deep threats in his later years and Drake Maye’s, and he talks about how the Pats can upgrade that part of…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
NFL Combine Primer With Mike Kadlick. Plus, a Breakout Candidate for the Sox.
Brian explains why Wilyer Abreu could be primed for a breakout season for the Red Sox and takes a closer look at new Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez. Then, he chats…
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Celts Keep Rolling, With Justin Termine. Plus, USA!
Brian opens by reacting to Team USA’s exciting win over Team Canada in the Olympic gold medal game for men’s ice hockey before looking at a few wide receiver…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Offseason Predictions With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Olympic Hockey and the B’s With Conor Ryan.
Brian and The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan give out some Patriots offseason predictions about Stefon Diggs’s future with the team, the Maxx Crosby…
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Sizing Up the East Contenders. Plus, Sox Predictions With Adam Kaufman.
Brian opens with a potential trade the Patriots could make for star receiver AJ Brown and why the Celtics duo of Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum need to win…
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Another Brutal Sam Kennedy Press Conference, the Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Dilemma, and Other Sunday Thoughts
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including another frustrating Red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Roman Anthony making Team USA for the World Baseball…
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State of the Celts at the All-Star Break With Michael Pina
Brian opens by discussing the history of "Super Bowl Hangovers" and if the Pats will buck the trend next year before looking at the Red Sox’s new emphasis on…
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Previewing the Sox Season With Ian Cundall. Plus, Lessons From the Super Bowl and Tatum Practices.
Brian opens by trying to figure out if and when Jayson Tatum might play a game this season, and how he will fit into the Celtics’ rotation (0:00), before…
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Patriots Lose to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl
Brian reacts to the Patriots loss to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye’s bad game, a commendable defensive effort, and a questionable game plan from…
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Super Bowl LX Preview With Steven Ruiz
Brian explains why he thinks the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the game, Drake Maye vs…
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Another Hall of Fame Snub With Chad Finn. Plus, a Celtics Trade.
Brian reacts to the Celtics trading Anfernee Simons and a draft pick to the Bulls for center Nikola Vucevic and discusses why the C’s made the move. Then, he…
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As the Pats Head to Santa Clara, Catching Up on the Celtics With Evan Valenti. Plus, an Outdoor Game for the Bruins.
Brian discusses Drake Maye’s ailing shoulder before hitting on the Red Sox’s trade that sends Jordan Hicks to the White Sox (0:00). He also revisits the…