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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
Celtics-Knicks Playoff Preview With Bobby Manning
Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the upcoming Celtics-Knicks playoff series, the Celtics’ nagging injuries, series predictions, and more…
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Round 1 Takeaways With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the first round of the NBA playoffs, including Jayson Tatum’s incredible series, Jrue Holiday’s hamstring…
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Celtics Eliminate the Magic. Plus, Three Post-Draft Pats Predictions With Andrew Callahan.
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ series-clinching win over the Magic on Tuesday night, including a stellar game from Jayson Tatum, but also some worrying signs…
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Celts Take a Commanding 3-1 Lead. Plus, Chris Mason on the Pats Draft.
Brian recaps the Celtics' hard-fought win in Orlando on Sunday night, including an incredible game from Jayson Tatum and some unsung plays from the ageless Al…
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Recapping a Tough Game 3 With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Friday night, the Magic’s physicality, and some questionable calls…
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The Pats Draft Will Campbell
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ first-round draft pick, Will Campbell out of LSU, and what factors led to the Pats selecting the left tackle over other…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Take Game 2. Plus, Final Draft Thoughts With Chad Graff.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ Game 2 win over the Magic, thanks to a superb game from Jaylen Brown as well as strong efforts from Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Win Game 1, but Tatum Has an Injury Scare
Brian discusses the Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Magic, including some red-hot shooting from Derrick White, some vintage plays from Jrue Holiday, a nasty…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics-Magic Preview With Steve Ceruti
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the upcoming Celtics-Magic playoff series, how the Celtics will deal with Orlando's physicality, Jaylen…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Draft Takes With Doug Kyed
Brian recaps a bumpy start to the Red Sox–Rays series, including an ugly performance from Tanner Houck on Monday before an Alex Bregman–fueled win on Tuesday…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Getting Ready for the Playoffs With Bobby Manning
Brian discusses a riveting Masters tournament that saw Rory McIlroy finally capture his first green jacket, before discussing another dominant start from…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
NFL Draft Prep With Eric Edholm
Brian recaps the Red Sox's walk-off win over the Blue Jays to avoid a sweep (0:40). Then, he talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming draft, the…
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The Celts Win a Thriller, But Jaylen’s Knee Is a Problem.
Brian starts by discussing Jaylen Brown’s knee, which continues to bother him, and the Red Sox’s two-game losing streak to the Blue Jays (0:45). Then, he chats…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Red Sox Are on Fire!
Brian breaks down a great weekend at Fenway as the Red Sox sweep the Cardinals, Wilyer Abreu continues to dazzle, Rafael Devers heats up, and more (0:40)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Breaking Down the Draft and the Joe Milton III Trade With Danny Heifetz. Plus, Kristian Campbell!!!
Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s series win in Baltimore, including Kristian Campbell’s red-hot bat, Garrett Crochet’s dominant start, Alex Bregman’s big game…
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Gearing Up for the Celtics Playoff Run With Michael Pina. Plus, the Sox Struggle, but Extend Crochet.
Brian discusses the news that the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet have agreed to a six-year contract extension, before getting into the Red Sox’s four-game losing…
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A Rough Weekend in Texas for the Sox With Ian Cundall
Brian chats with SoxProspects.com’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox's disappointing series against the Rangers, Rafael Devers’s historically bad start to the…
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Red Sox Win Their Opener With Tyler Milliken
Brian talks to The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox’s exciting Opening Day win over the Rangers on Thursday, Wilyer Abreu’s incredible game, a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sox Season Preview With Julian McWilliams. Plus, the Pats Land a Receiver.
Brian breaks down the Pats signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs, before getting to Jayson Tatum’s injury scare in Sacramento (0:40). Then, he talks to CBS…
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Sunday Thoughts on Tatum’s Superpower, the Sox’s Roster, and Travis Hunter’s Unique Talents
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win in Portland on Sunday, a nice shooting night from Sam Hauser (0:40). Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on Travis Hunter’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celtics’ Record Sale.Plus, the Pats' Offseason With Mark Daniels.
Brian discusses the news that Bill Chisholm has bought the Celtics for $6.1 billion over Steve Pagliuca’s rival bid, and what that means for the franchise…
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Previewing March Madness With Tate Frazier. Plus, Baylor Scheierman!!
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets on Tuesday night, including a big game from rookie Baylor Scheierman (0:40). Then, Brian chats with Tate Frazier…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Check In With Bobby Manning
Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the starting lineup, Jrue Holiday’s shaky shooting, wear and tear…
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Todd McShay on the NFL Draft and the Pats’ No. 4 Pick
Brian talks to The Ringer’s Todd McShay about the upcoming NFL draft, McShay’s thoughts on Drake Maye last year vs. now, some players that the Pats could…
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Concerns After the Celtics Fall to the Thunder
Brian discusses the Celtics’ disappointing loss to the Thunder on Wednesday, why Boston is getting out-muscled by some of the other top teams, his confidence…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Busy Day for the Pats With Chad Graff
Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ spending spree on free agents, including DT Milton Williams, CB Carlton Davis, LB Robert…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sean Grande On The Celts Big Win Over The Lakers.
Brian chats with the voice of the Celtics Sean Grande about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious illness…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Bruins Trade Brad Marchand
Brian discusses the news that the Bruins are sending team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional first-round pick (0:45). We want to…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sox Predictions With Ian Cundall. Plus, the B’s Get Ready to Sell, and the C’s Keep Rolling.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ wins on Wednesday and Thursday night, and details how things got so bad with the Bruins (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Previewing the Pats' Offseason With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ offseason, Mike Vrabel’s stature and reputation around the league, Eliot Wolf’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Bounce Back Against Denver With Evan Valenti. Plus, a Huge Offseason for the Pats.
Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Sunday, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, how the Celtics handled this tough stretch…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Lose a Showdown With Cleveland at the Garden.
Brian recaps the Celtics tough loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night, how things might be different with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday back in the…
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Justin Termine on the Threats to the Celts
Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ biggest threats across the league, including the Cavaliers in the East—who the Celtics play on…
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Spring Training Check-In With Chris Cotillo. Plus, the Celtics Keep On Rolling.
Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Raptors on Tuesday, including another strong game from Derrick White, and the Bruins’ continued struggles (0:45). Then…
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Celtics Beat the Knicks Again With John Jastremski. Plus, Crochet and Bregman Debut for the Sox.
Brian discusses the strong debuts for new Red Sox players Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, and weighs whether Jarren Duran will have a better or worse season…
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Pats Offseason Predictions With Doug Kyed. Plus, The Celts Roll and Team USA Loses.
Brian recaps Team USA’s overtime loss to Team Canada in 4 Nations Face Off hockey final before hitting on the Celtics’ dominant win over the 76ers (0:35)…
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Grading the Celtics’ Bench With Brian Robb. Plus, Red Sox Drama!
Brian discusses the drama in Fort Myers with the Red Sox, including Rafael Devers’s initial refusal to DH and Triston Casas’s eyebrow-raising comments about…
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Grading The Celts at the All Star Break and Projecting the Sox’s Lineup With Chad Finn.
Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the USA’s electric win over Canada in the 4 Nations hockey tournament on Saturday night, the Red Sox’s…
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Alex Bregman Signs With Sox, With Joe Murray
Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the Red Sox signing Alex Bregman and how that changes the outlook for the upcoming season, plus Garrett…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Are Rolling With Tom Giles. Plus, Lessons Learned From the Eagles Super Bowl Win.
Brian starts by discussing the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, and lessons the Patriots can learn from their success (0:45). Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Are Still the Best in the East
Brian shares his takeaways from the Celtics’ beatdown of the Knicks in MSG, including why he is confident in the Celtics’ chances in a potential playoff…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
NBA Trade Deadline With Zach Kram. Plus, a No-Show From the Celts.
Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Mavericks on Thursday night and where things went wrong (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celtics Look Like the Celtics Again! Plus, Super Bowl Props and Dynasty Talk With John Jastremski.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the top-seeded Cavaliers to run their win streak to four games in a row (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Big Comeback for the C's With Justin Verrier. Plus, Luka to L.A.?!
Brian starts by discussing the shocking trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers before emphasizing how important the upcoming NFL draft is for the rebuilding…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Offseason Wishlist With Chad Graff
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Bulls on Wednesday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ big game, Jalen Brown’s increased scoring in the paint, and more (0:45)…
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The Inconsistent Celts With Zack Cox
Brian talks to the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ frustrating inconsistencies, which were on display in their loss to the Rockets on Monday night…
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A Good Sign For The Celtics and A Big Question For The Pats
Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts including Derrick White’s return to form for the Celtics, Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye’s partnership, David Pastrnak’s…
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Boston Sports Roundup With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with friend of the pod Kevin Hench about the Celtics' disappointing loss to the Lakers on Thursday night, and why they’ve struggled so much as of…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Previewing the Pats Offseason With Eric Edholm. Plus, McDaniels Is Back as OC
Brian talks about the Patriots bringing Josh McDaniels back as offensive coordinator, recaps the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on MLK Day, and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
What’s Wrong With the Celtics With Bobby Manning. Plus, Can the Pats Compete Next Season?
Brian opens by looking at the Patriots and how close they are to competing for the playoffs with a promising young QB and a new head coach (0:35). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Sox Check-In With Julian McWilliams. Plus, the Celts Couldn’t Stop the Raptors!
Brian discusses the Celtics’ continued slump after they lost to the lowly Raptors on Wednesday night (0:35). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Challenge Ahead for Mike Vrabel With Khari Thompson. Plus, Should We Be Worried About the Celtics?
Brian discusses the reasons behind the Celtics’ current slump and whether the players are simply tired (1:00) before getting to some Red Sox thoughts following…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Land Mike Vrabel
Brian reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach and discusses what Vrabel will bring to the organization, the head…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Observations With Michael Pina. Plus, the Case for Ben Johnson.
Brian discusses the Patriots’ head coach search, and looks at the top two candidates: Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson (1:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Pats' Coaching Search Is On With Andrew Callahan
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Tuesday, and the Bruins’ continued slump (1:00). Then, he chats with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald…
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Mayo Loses His Job, and the Pats Lose the No. 1 Pick
Brian breaks down the news that the Patriots are moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season as head coach, and then discusses the Celtics' loss to the Thunder…
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Are the Patriots Really Going to Start Drake Maye? Plus, Evan Valenti on Jayson Tatum’s Big Night.
Brian discusses whether the Patriots will actually start Drake Maye on Sunday, with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft on the line, and why they desperately need…
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The Future Is Up in the Air in Foxborough, With Doug Kyed. Plus, the Celtics Bounce Back.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win over the Raptors on Tuesday and the Bruins' loss to the Capitals (1:00). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug…
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The Pats Lay an Egg at Home With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Chargers, Eliot Wolf’s roster building struggles, players’…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Top Boston Sports Stories of the Year. Plus, the Celtics Go Down on Christmas.
Brian discusses the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers on Christmas, and why the team has struggled a bit in December (0:45). Then, he shares his top Boston sports…