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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
Game Planning for the Seahawks With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Gary Myers on Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub.
Brian starts with the news that Jayson Tatum hasn’t decided whether he will return to the court this season, and what factors Tatum is weighing (0:00). Then…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Look Ahead to the Super Bowl. Plus, a Celtics Check-In With Tom Giles.
Brian addresses news that Bill Belichick was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (0:00). Then, he gets to the reports that Drake Maye’s shoulder is…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Are Back in the Super Bowl!
Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Broncos in the AFC championship game, another dominant performance from the defense, how the snow impacted the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
AFC Title Preview With Mark Daniels
Brian discusses the upcoming AFC championship and why Denver has proved to be such a tough place to play for the Patriots before touching on the Celtics’ win…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Look Ahead Towards the AFC Championship With Steven Muench
Brian starts the podcast by assessing Drake Maye’s postseason thus far, and if he can turn in a better performance against Denver, before recapping the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Are Back in the AFC Championship, With Kevin Hench
Brian reacts to the Patriots’ win over the Texans, which sends them to the AFC championship, and discusses why Mike Vrabel has been so successful in his first…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Texans Preview With Jeremy Branham. Plus, the Sox Make a Move!
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s newest signing: Ranger Suarez, and why the Red Sox now have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball (0:00)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Are on to the Divisional Round, With Chris Mason. Plus, the Sox’s Rough Season Continues.
Brian begins by assessing Craig Breslow’s job performance in the aftermath of Alex Bregman’s departure and the hole he leaves at third base (0:00). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats’ First Playoff Win of the Vrabel Era, With James White
Brian reacts to the Patriots’ playoff win over the Chargers, including a tremendous defensive effort and some playoff jitters from Drake Maye (0:00). Then…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Chargers-Pats Preview With Zack Cox
Brian opens by discussing why the Patriots should win on Sunday and why much of the NFL media seems to be rooting against them before touching on the Celtics’…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Red-Hot Celts With Justin Verrier. Plus, Why the Patriots Should Win on Sunday.
Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game, and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Blow Out the Dolphins; Chargers Are Next
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ blowout win over the Dolphins and why Drake Maye deserves to win the NFL's MVP, before marveling at Jaylen Brown’s 50-point…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Boston Sports End-of-the-Year Awards With Joe Murray
Brian discusses the news that Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge, then touches how this might affect…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Drake Is the MVP and the Latest on Stefon Diggs, With Doug Kyed
Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Blow Out the Jets and Win the Division
Brian discusses the Patriots winning the AFC East for the first time since 2019 after their blowout win over the Jets, including five Drake Maye touchdown…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The State of the Sox, With Ian Cundall. Plus, the Celts Are Rolling!!
Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Pats-Ravens game and why Drake Maye has been so valuable to the Pats’ success before getting to the Celtics’…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Get Back to the Playoffs, With James White
Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Ravens on 'Sunday Night Football,' the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, and the Celtics’ back-to-back wins on…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Recipe for a Pats Bounce-Back Win With Chad Graff
Brian opens with some thoughts on whether or not the Patriots are true contenders, before hitting on Fenway Sports Group’s planned sale of the Pittsburgh…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Tough Couple of Losses for the Celts, With Bobby Manning. Plus, Some Leftover Thoughts on Pats-Bills.
Brian offers up some final thoughts on the Pats-Bills game, including the Pats offense versus man coverage and why the defense had so much trouble stopping…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Stunned by Josh Allen and the Bills, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Bills on Sunday, including a terrific first half but a brutal second-half collapse (0:45). Then, Brian chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen for the AFC East With Mark Daniels
Brian opens by discussing some big MLB moves, including Pete Alonso to the Orioles, and why the Red Sox didn’t sign him (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove!
Brian discusses the MLB Winter Meetings and some players he thinks that the Red Sox may be interested in, including Pete Alonso. Then, he chats with The…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Stay Hot With Chad Finn
Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on some recent Red Sox moves, whether Sox ownership is all in on winning a championship, the current College Football…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Fact or Fiction With Andrew Callahan
Brian breaks down the Celtics' upset win over the Knicks on Tuesday night and a great game from Jaylen Brown (0:45). Then, he goes through a series of fact or…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Crush the Giants
Brian discusses the Patriots’ dominant win over the Giants on Monday night and how they look like the team to beat in the AFC (0:45). Brian then chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
'Monday Night Football' Preview, Celts Win, and Some Concerns About the Sox.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Cavs on Sunday, including some big shots from Payton Pritchard. Then he gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats and Celtics Check-in With Zack Cox. Plus, the Sox Make a Move.
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s acquisition of pitcher Sonny Gray before giving out his top reasons he is thankful for the Pats, Sox, Bruins, and Celtics…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Costly Win for the Pats, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Cincinnati that featured some costly injuries to the offensive line and talks about why the Pats can’t run the ball (0:45)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Bengals Preview With Dan Hoard. Plus, a Drake Maye vs. Joe Burrow Comparison.
Brian opens the pod by comparing Drake Maye’s career with the start of Joe Burrow’s, which included a trip to the Super Bowl in his second season with the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats vs. the Other AFC Playoff Teams, With Chris Mason
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday night before getting to a couple of the Red Sox’s recent offseason moves (0:45). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celtics Get Back to .500, With Evan Valenti
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, discussing how important this offseason is for the Red Sox, Bill Belichick’s comments about potentially returning to the NFL…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Take Care of Business Against the Jets, With James White
Brian opens with his initial thoughts on the Pats' win over the Jets and just how far this team can go with Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. Then, Brian chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Drop Another Close One, and the B’s Are a Wagon. Plus, a Pats-Jets Preview With John Jastremski.
Brian recaps another brutal Celtics loss to the Sixers in Philly, and the Bruins’ seventh win in a row against the Maple Leafs (0:45). Then, Brian chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Huge Win for the Pats in Tampa
Brian recaps the Pats’ big road win against the Buccaneers, and how the league is on notice as New England has now won seven in a row (0:45). Then, Brian chats…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Credibility Check for the Pats With Danny Heifetz
Brian opens by discussing the Pats’ remarkable first half and what a win this weekend in Tampa would mean before he recaps the Celtics’ rout of the Wizards on…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sorting Through the Celtics’ 3-5 Start With Brian Robb. Plus, the Pats Stand Pat at the Deadline.
Brian recaps a quiet trade deadline for the Patriots and why that is OK with him, before digging into some stats from Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Then…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Win an Ugly One, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots' tight 24-23 win over the Falcons, including a down day for Drake Maye and a shaky game from the offensive line, before discussing a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Falcons-Pats Preview With Mark Daniels. Plus, Signs of Life From the C’s.
Brian opens by discussing the Celtics’ impressive win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night and how Jaylen Brown has stacked up against the opponents’ best…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots’ surprising 6-2 record, Drake Maye’s MVP-type season so far, the offensive line’s play, Robert…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Five Straight Wins for the Pats, With James White
Brian discusses another Patriots win and how the Pats offense overcame a good Browns defense before discussing why the Celtics have started the season 0-3…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Browns-Pats Preview With Jonathan Peterlin
Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics' season-opening loss and why some of their problems aren’t easily fixable (0:45). Then, he chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celtics Drop Their Opener
Brian recaps the Celtics season opening loss to the 76ers at the Garden, some troubling defense from the Celtics, Jaylen Brown’s up-and-down game, and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Season Preview With Tom Giles. Plus, Marchand Returns to the Garden.
Brian recaps the Bruins’ dramatic loss to the Panthers and Brad Marchand’s return to the Garden compared to other returning former Boston athletes (0:45)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Keep Rolling, With James White
Brian recaps the Pats’ blowout win in Tennessee, including another great game from Drake Maye, a more productive run game, and a solid performance from the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Drake Maye Leap With Steven Ruiz
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about Drake Maye’s great second season so far, his most impressive plays, where he ranks among the top QBs in the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celts Outlook With Bobby Manning. Plus, the First-Place Pats!
Brian takes stock of the first-place Patriots and where Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel rank among the league’s best QB-coach tandems (0:15). Then, he chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Drake Puts on a Show. Plus, Some Questionable Calls and Play Calling
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ win in New Orleans, including some more incredible Drake Maye passes, some questionable officiating, and a nonexistent run game…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Saints Preview With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the latest Bill Belichick drama, the upcoming Patriots-Saints game, the Pats’ underwhelming running backs…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Bruins Win Their Series Opener
Brian recaps the Bruins' 3-1 win in Washington to open their season, including a big game from David Pastrnak, before recapping the Celtics’ first preseason…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bruins Season Preview With Conor Ryan. Plus, a Drake Maye and Bill Belichick UNC Check-in With Tate Frazier.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about former UNC and current Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after his big win in Buffalo on Sunday night, before…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Drake Maye and the Pats Get a Signature Win With James White
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ upset win over the Buffalo Bills and Drake Maye’s first statement win as a pro (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Sox’s Season Comes to an End. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chad Graff.
Brian opens by recapping a gutting Red Sox loss to the Yankees to end their season (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the upcoming…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Sox Give Away Game 2
Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about Game 2 of the Red Sox-Yankees series, including some key Sox blunders that cost them a couple runs, Brayan…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Sox Take Game 1 in the Bronx
Brian opens with his big takeaways from a thrilling Red Sox-Yankees game that included an incredible start from Garrett Crochet and some masterful managerial…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats Smash the Panthers, With James White. Plus, Red Sox Vs. Yankees!!
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox will face the Yankees in the Bronx in the wild-card round of the MLB playoffs, before he shares his thoughts on the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Panthers Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Can’t Clinch a Playoff Spot.
Brian recaps the Red Sox–Blue Jays series: The Sox took two out of three games, but they came up short on Thursday night, when they could have clinched a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sorting Through a Sloppy Start to the Season for the Pats. Plus, a Huge Win for the Sox.
Brian breaks down a big win for the Red Sox in Toronto, where they overcame a shaky start from Lucas Giolito and got some big hits from the bottom half of…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Turnovers Doom the Pats. Plus, the Sox Can’t Run the Bases.
Brian recaps the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Steelers, which included five turnovers, some great Drake Maye plays, too many penalties, and more (0:45). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Steelers Preview With Andrew Fillipponi
Brian opens by discussing the disappointing Red Sox–A’s series, some poor starts from Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and an ice-cold offense (0:45). Then…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Is This the Start of Drake Maye’s Breakout Season? With Mark Daniels.
Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s great game against the Dolphins and why he may be primed to go on a run against the Pats’ upcoming subpar opponents…