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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
The Magic Upset The Celtics With Steve Ceruti. Plus, Walker Buehler to the Red Sox.
Brian discusses the news that the Sox signed pitcher Walker Buehler and then looks at the Pats' backfield, Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson (0:35). Then…
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Pats Put Up a Fight In Buffalo With James White.
Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ hard fought loss to the Bills, including some promising signs from Jerod Mayo and…
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The Sox's Next Move With Chris Cotillo. Plus, a Metric Man Breakdown of Drake Maye.
Brian starts with a Metric Man breakdown of Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, especially considering his supporting cast on the team (1:00). Then, he…
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Potential Changes in Foxborough With Mark Daniels
Brian starts by assessing Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, and compares him to the other QBs around the NFL (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark…
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A Rough Afternoon In Arizona With James White
Brian reacts to another tough loss to the Cardinals for the Pats, as the mistakes the team makes continue to mount, before he chats with three-time Super Bowl…
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Bill Belichick’s Future at UNC With Tate Frazier
Brian recaps the Celtics’ dismantling of the Pistons on Thursday night (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about Bill Belichick as the head…
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Bonus Pod: Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox and Belichick to North Carolina
Brian goes over the Red Sox’s blockbuster trade for White Sox ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and what the Red Sox had to give up in return (1:00). Then, he and…
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Sox Hot Stove With Ian Cundall. Plus, Belichick to UNC?
Brian starts with a couple thoughts on whether Jerod Mayo could be on the hot seat, then discusses reports that Bill Belichick may be headed to college…
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Recapping the Celtics' Weekend With Bobby Manning. Plus, Sunday Thoughts.
Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on Bill Belichick, the Sox, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ weekend…
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A Drake Maye Comparison, Plus Sox Optimism
Brian looks back at other great athletes that didn’t have a good enough supporting cast and discusses whether Drake Maye could be in for a similar fate (1:00)…
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Ted Johnson on the Pats' Coaching Staff. Plus, the Sox Make a Signing.
Brian discusses the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Monday night and the benefits of Joe Mazzulla’s intense, competitive mindset (0:45). Then, Brian talks to…
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The Pats Let Drake Down. Plus, the Celts Go Down in Cleveland.
Brian breaks down another frustrating loss from the Pats before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about how the Pats let the game slip…
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A Huge Game for Mayo on Sunday
Brian starts the pod by listing three things he’s thankful for in the Boston sports scene (0:55). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Patriots vs…
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The Unicorn Is Back! With Evan Valenti. Plus, the Pats Can’t Get out of Their Own Way.
Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the court and how special this Celtics team really is (0:40). Then, Brian…
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Embarrassing Loss for the Pats in Miami
Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' brutal loss to the Dolphins, which featured a slew of penalties, mental mistakes…
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Optimism About the Sox’s Offseason With Lou Merloni. Plus, a Pats-Dolphins Preview.
Brian looks at the numbers from the Celtic's big win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, and the impact Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have on the team’s…
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Celts Snap the Cavs’ Unbeaten Streak, Jim Montgomery Is Out, and Chris Mason on the State of the Pats
Brian discusses the Celtics' impressive win over the previously unbeaten Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum’s incredible game, a vintage effort from Al Horford, and more…
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Maye and Stafford Put On a Show
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots’ loss to the Rams, Drake Maye going toe-to-toe with Matthew Stafford, some more…
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Tatum’s Place Among the NBA’s Best With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s place among the top players in the NBA, the incredible…
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A Stinker for the Celts. Plus, the Pats Are Improving.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks (their worst of the season), including some of their critical mistakes (1:00). Then, Brian discusses some Red Sox…
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Drake Maye Beats Caleb Williams, and the Celts Come Back to Beat the Bucks
Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s game compared to Caleb Williams, the Pats’…
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Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams with Eric Edholm
Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, assessing the Patriots’ draft class, Pats vs. Bears, and the rookie QB…
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Kerr and the Warriors Beat Tatum and the Celtics at the Garden
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ loss to the Warriors at home, the Steve Kerr–Jayson Tatum drama, Derrick White’s All-Star case…
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Maye Magic, But the Pats Come Up Short
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans, including some spectacular plays from Drake Maye…
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Drake Maye’s Impressive Start to the Season
Brian gives some quick thoughts on Mookie Betts's third title win, and looks back at one of the worst trades in Red Sox history (1:00). Then, he speaks with…
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Celtics Suffer Their First Loss of the Season
Brian details the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Pacers, Neemias Queta’s unsung performance, how the Celtics will bounce back, and more (0:30). Then, he…
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Celts Keep Rolling With Evan Valenti
Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics' win over the Bucks, Payton Pritchard’s stellar game, this year’s team compared to last year’s, and more…
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Pats Upset the Jets With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Jets in Foxborough, the team responding to Jerod Mayo’s…
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The Pats’ Dumpster Fire Meets the Jets’ Mess With Adam Schein. Plus, the C’s Keep on Rolling, While the B’s Lose Again.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ easy win over the Wizards, as well as the Bruins’ third straight loss (1:00). Then, he chats with Mad Dog Sports’ Adam Schein about…
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Celts Send a Message on Ring Night. Plus, Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens on Mayo vs. Belichick.
Brian details an impressive Celtics win over the Knicks on the night they raised banner 18 into the rafters at the Garden (1:00). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s…
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A Brutal Day in London for the Pats With James White
Brian discusses another tough loss for the Patriots in London against the Jaguars and the mounting scrutiny surrounding the Pats coaching staff (0:30). Then…
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Three Big Celtics Thoughts With Michael Pina. Plus, the Pats Actually Have a Chance to Win on Sunday.
Brian discusses the latest Patriots news, including growing fractures between the coaching staff and the players as well as a preview of the Pats’ upcoming…
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Gearing Up for the Celtics Season and Leftover Drake Maye Thoughts With Zack Cox
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ preseason thus far before moving on to the Pats and Drake Maye’s debut last Sunday, Jerod…
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Drake Maye Looks the Part With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Jaguars, Drake Maye’s promising debut, some explosive plays on…
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Previewing Drake Maye’s Debut With Andrew Callahan.
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Drake Maye’s much-anticipated start on Sunday versus the Texans, how the Patriots’ offensive scheme…
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Drake Maye Is QB1. Plus, Chad Finn on His New Book, 'The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics,' and the B’s Drop the Opener.
Brian discusses the news that Drake Maye will start at quarterback for the Pats this Sunday and why the team decided to make the change (1:00). Then, he…
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Pats Hit Rock Bottom.
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Dolphins, some sloppy play across the board, bad coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo and his staff, and when we…
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Pats-Dolphins With John Jastremski. Plus, a Lesson for the Red Sox, and Is Drake Maye in Good Hands?
Brian opens with a lesson the Red Sox could learn from the teams currently still in the playoffs, then looks at Pats offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s…
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Previewing the Celtics Season With Chris Forsberg
Brian discusses the Patriots' woeful offense, the Sox’s end-of-season press conference, and the contract standoff between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman (1:00)…
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Pats Get Dominated by the Niners With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ tough loss to San Francisco, the offensive line’s continued struggles, how the Pats…
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Pats-49ers Preview With Ted Johnson
Brian shares a couple of leftover thoughts as the Celtics get started with the preseason (1:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson…
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The Champs Open Up Camp. Plus, Mark Daniels on the Pats’ Issues.
Brian shares his thoughts after the Celtics hold their first media day of the season, including how the team will adapt without Kristaps Porzingis to start the…
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When Will We Drake Maye? And other Sunday Thoughts.
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts including when he thinks Drake Maye will start for the Patriots and why, Derrick White’s chances of being an all-star, the…
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The Pats Get Exposed With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' blowout loss to the Jets, the offensive line's dreadful performance, whether the…
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Can the Pats Get the Passing Game Going Against the Jets? With Tom Giles
Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Patriots season thus far, their struggles with the passing game, how the secondary will fare against Aaron…
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Seahawks Spoil the Pats’ Home Opener With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to Seattle, some crucial missed opportunities that cost the Pats the…
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Seahawks-Pats Preview With Christian Fauria
Brian chats with two-time Super Bowl champ Christian Fauria about some of his favorite teammates from the 2000s Pats dynasty, the Pats rushing attack against a…
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What to Make of the Pats’ Win With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ win on Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson’s great game, defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington’s…
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Pats Upset the Bengals With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ surprising win in Cincinnati, the Patriots’ impressive rushing attack, Jacoby…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Bengals Preview With Dan Hoard. Plus, Week 1 Picks.
Brian chats with the Bengals’ radio broadcaster, Dan Hoard, about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, Ja'Marr Chase’s contract dispute, Joe Burrow’s recovery…
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Pats Season Preview With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the upcoming Patriots season, impressions of Jerod Mayo thus far, the selection of Drake Maye over…
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Patriots Questions a Week Away From the Season
Brian goes over his top Patriots questions heading into the season. He dives into Rhamondre Stevenson’s upcoming season, a preview of the Pats’ rookie wide…
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Jacoby Brissett Gets the Starting Job. Plus, NFL Futures With Tate Frazier
Brian discusses the news that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB for the Pats, and why the team went with Brissett over Drake Maye (0:45). Then, he chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Cut-Down Day With Khari Thompson
Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Patriots' final roster heading into the season, some notable cuts, the wide receiver depth chart…
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Drake Maye Shines, the O-Line Struggles, and a Rough Weekend for the Red Sox
Brian goes over the Pats’ preseason finale against the Commanders, some impressive plays from Drake Maye, some dreadful ones from the offensive line, and the…
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Alex Speier on the Zombie Red Sox. Plus, a Positive Patriots Theory.
Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier about the Red Sox’s winning road trip, this team’s impressive resilience, the return of Triston Casas, Ceddanne…
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Drake Maye’s Ascension With Mark Daniels
Brian chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about Drake Maye’s rise following his solid performance in the Eagles game, covering Jerod Mayo vs. covering Bill…
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The Pats' QB Battle Is On!
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including whether Drake Maye should be the Pats’ starting QB to open the season, ongoing concerns along the offensive line…
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Fantasy Outlook With Danny Heifetz. Plus, Drake Maye!
Brian recaps the Patriots’ preseason game against the Eagles, including a promising performance from Drake Maye, a shaky one from Jacoby Brissett, and more…
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Pats Eagles Practice Recap With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ practice with the Eagles on Tuesday, the Pats O-line struggling against the Eagles D, Drake…