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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
Tatum’s Experience on Team USA With Justin Termine. Plus, the Red Sox.
Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about Jayson Tatum’s 2024 Olympic run and who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East. Then he discusses…
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Sox Wild-Card Race With Tom Caron. Plus. Drake Maye’s Debut and Jayson Tatum Doesn’t Play.
Brian shares his thoughts on the Patriots’ first preseason game, including the first look at Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett. He also talks about Team USA’s…
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Can the Pats Land Brandon Aiyuk? With Chad Graff.
Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors, Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett play, the Pats’ rookie wide…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Should We Be Worried About Drake Maye? And Other Sunday Thoughts.
Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including whether Pats fans should be worried about rookie QB Drake Maye, the reasons behind Bill Belichick’s heavy media…
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Tatum Starts With Michael Pina. Plus, a Huge Win for the Sox and Some Pats Drama.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about Team USA’s win over South Sudan in the Olympics, Jayson Tatum’s role on the team, Derrick White’s continued…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Trade Deadline Special With Ian Cundall
Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s moves before the trade deadline, including some pitching help from the likes of Luis Garcia…
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Tatum Gets Benched! Plus, the Sox Fall to the Yankees.
Brian breaks down Team USA’s win over Serbia on Sunday, including the surprising decision to not play Jayson Tatum (0:40). Then, Brian recaps the Red Sox’s…
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Alex Cora’s Contract Extension and the Struggling Sox With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, Top Five Boston Sports Villains.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s three-year contract extension, a tough West Coast road trip for the team, the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Training Camp Is Here, With Joe Murray!
Brian chats with 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the start of training camp for the Patriots, initial impressions of Jerod Mayo, the QB depth chart…
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A Rough Weekend for the Sox. Plus, Sunday Thoughts On the Celts and Pats.
Brian breaks down a disappointing series for the Red Sox in L.A., where the Sox’s bullpen weaknesses were exposed (0:40). Then, Brian shares some Sunday…
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Sox Second Half Preview With Lou Merloni. Plus, Top Five Boston Athletes Without a Ring.
Brian chats with Lou Merloni about the Red Sox as they begin the second half of the season this weekend against the Dodgers. They talk about Craig Breslow’s…
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Predicting the Pats Season With Zack Cox
Brian chats with Zack Cox about the Patriots’ upcoming season, then the two of them predict the team’s breakout player candidates, offensive MVP, defensive…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sox Head Into the All-Star Break With a Bang! With Ian Cundall
Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s win over the Royals on Sunday, Devers’s sizzling-hot bat, players the Sox should go after at…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Tim Bontemps on Team USA and the NBA Offseason
Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about the USA Basketball Men's National Team, discussing the coverage of the team as it practiced in Las Vegas, the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Trade Deadline Targets With Julian McWilliams
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s win over the A’s, which included some great offense, but also some more troubling signs from Brayan Bello (0:15). Then, he chats…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
10 Questions on the Boston Sports Scene
Brian runs through 10 Boston sports questions on his mind: How will Tom Brady do as a football commentator this season? What will Jayson Tatum’s role be on the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Off The Pike/New York, New York Crossover to Recap Red Sox-Yankees
Brian starts by recapping the Red Sox’s win over the Yankees - taking two of three in the Bronx - and the news that three Red Sox are All Stars (0:15). Then…
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Top 10 Boston Athletes With Jamie McClellan
Brian and Jamie discuss the current top Boston athletes, and give out their respective top 10 lists. Their lists include a similar surprise at no. 10, and a…
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Ranking the Threats to the Celts in the East With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ offseason moves, their recent announcement that the team is up for sale, other big moves across…
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The Celts Are For Sale, Tatum and White Are Here to Stay, and the B’s Make a Splash.
Brian addresses Jayson Tatum’s record $314 million super max contract to start the pod, before discussing the news that the Celtics are reportedly up for sale…
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The Sox Avoid a Sweep With Ian Cundall, Plus the Celts are Ahead of the League
Brian takes a look at NBA free agency, what moves the Celtics could make, and how the new CBA second-apron rules really hamstring the Celtics’ options (0:40)…
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The Sox Are Fun! With Will Flemming
Brian recaps the Celtics’ first two draft picks and how they can contribute to the team (0:40). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Red Sox’s…
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Bold Pats Predictions With Doug Kyed. Plus, Brad Stevens Stays Hot!
Brian looks at the Celtics’ first-round pick, Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman, and how he can help the team in the short and long term (0:15). Then, he chats…
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The 2024 Vs. the 2008 Celtics, With Brian Robb
Brian chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ title, and how this year’s team compares to the 2007-08 Celtics championship team. Then they go…
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The ’24 Celtics Vs. the ’18 Red Sox
Brian compares this year’s title-winning Celtics team with the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series. He looks at the many similarities between the two…
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KOC on the Celtics’ Dominant Season
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the Celtics’ incredible year, their title window going forward, how other teams may copy the Celtics’…
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Still Celebrating the Celtics' Title With Noa Dalzell
Brian talks to SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell about her all-night-long coverage of the Celtics’ win on Monday, what made this team special all season long, Jaylen…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celebrating Banner 18 With Kevin Hench!!!
Brian celebrates the Celtics’ 18th NBA title with Kevin Hench, as they discuss Jaylen Brown’s Finals MVP performance, Joe Mazzulla’s fantastic coaching job…
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Is the Big Tatum Game Coming?
Brian starts by discussing his confidence level heading into Game 5 of the Finals and why Jayson Tatum’s shooting slump has him slightly worried (0:45). Then…
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The Celts Get Thumped in Game 4
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ blowout loss in Dallas on Friday night, how Dallas’ offense managed to penetrate Boston’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Are One Win Away From a Title!
Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Drew Carter about the Celtics' roller-coaster win over the Mavs in Game 3 of the Finals, Jaylen Brown’s huge second half…
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Porzingis Is Hurt Again. Plus, J. Kyle Mann on Game 3 Adjustments.
Brian discusses the latest injury news surrounding Kristaps Porzingis and his injured ankle, and how the Celtics will fill his shoes if he can’t go in Game 3…
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Celts Take a 2-0 Series Lead
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. He covers Jrue Holiday’s incredible performance, another…
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Celtics Dominate Game 1 of the Finals
Brian chats with Kevin Hench about the Celtics' impressive Game 1 rout over Dallas, including the return of Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown’s great two-way…
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What a Title Would Mean For the Celtics With Evan Valenti. Plus, Best Bets For the Finals With Jamie McClellan.
Brian chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about NBA Finals storylines, including how the Mavs will defend Boston’s wings, nightmare scenarios that could doom the…
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NBA Finals Preview With Sean Grande
Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic, ranking this Celtics team in franchise and NBA…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Six Thoughts on the Celtics and Finals
Brian gives out six thoughts on the NBA Finals, including a side-by-side comparison of the Celtics' and Mavericks' rosters. Plus, how the Celtics offense will…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Checking in On Pats OTAs With Mark Daniels
Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart…
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The Celts Run Through the East, and a Look Ahead to the Finals With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the…
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The Celts Are Back in the Finals!!
Brian recaps the Celtics’ clutch Game 4 win in Indiana to sweep the series, sending the C’s back to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown winning the ECF Larry Bird MVP…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Tatum and Jrue Steal Game 3!
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ comeback Game 3 win in Indiana, including one of Jayson Tatum’s best playoff performances, some clutch plays from Jrue Holiday…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Jaylen Goes for 40 as the Celts Take a 2-0 Lead. Plus, a Red Sox Check-In With Ian Cundall
Brian recaps the Celtics' dominant Game 2 win over the Pacers, including a 40-point effort from Jaylen Brown, some very welcome lineup changes, an odd Jayson…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics-Pacers Game 2 Adjustments and Concerns With Brian Robb
Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ crazy Game 1 win, lineup adjustments Joe Mazzulla needs to make, concerns about Al Horford, and more…
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Jaylen Saves the C's in Game 1!!
Brian recaps a wild Celtics overtime win against the Pacers to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, including the game-saving 3-pointer from Jaylen…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics-Pacers Preview With Raheem Palmer
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer about the Pacers’ Game 7 win over the Knicks, setting up a Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference final. They discuss…
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Patriots Schedule Release With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about covering the Celtics’ postseason run. Then, they discuss the Patriots’ schedule, what week rookie Drake…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Advance to the Conference Finals
Brian breaks down the Celtics' win over the Cavs Wednesday night, which sends them to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season (0:40). Then…
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The Celts Take A Commanding Series Lead. Plus Chris Mason on his Drake Maye Profile
Brian recaps the Celtics game 4 win against a shorthanded Cavaliers team, which featured more stellar play from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (0:30). Then…
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Bruins Lose a Controversial Game 4, Plus Three Big Celtics Thoughts
Brian recaps a tough Bruins loss to the Panthers, which included a controversial no-call on the Panthers’ game-tying goal, and discusses whether the B’s have…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Blow Another Game 2, With Justin Verrier
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ shocking blowout loss to the Cavs, which included some sloppy defense, atrocious shooting, and…
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The Bruins-Panthers Series Is Officially Wild. Plus, a Celts-Cavs Game 2 Preview With Jonathan Peterlin.
Brian recaps a wild Game 2 of the Bruins-Panthers series, which included multiple fights and some continued defensive misplays from the B's. He then touches on…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Blow Out the Cavs. Plus, Scott McLaughlin on Bruins-Panthers.
Brian recaps another Celtics postseason blowout win, this time to take Game 1 against the Cavaliers (0:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin…
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Sean Grande Previews Celtics-Cavs. Plus, the Bruins Win Game 7!!
Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play voice Sean Grande about the upcoming Cavaliers series, Joe Mazzulla’s performance in the playoffs, the rest of the NBA…
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B's Come Up Short Again, With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Kevin Hench about another Bruins loss in a series-tying game, setting up a decisive Game 7 at the Garden (0:30). They also discuss the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts End the Heat, With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ Game 5 win over the Heat to take the series, how long the Celtics will be without Kristaps…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Derrick White Goes Off, But Kristaps Porzingis Goes Down
Brian chats with Evan Valenti of the 'Celtics Beat' podcast about the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4, which saw Derrick White go off for 38 points…
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A Good First Draft For Eliot Wolf. Plus, the Celtics and Bruins Both Pick Up Wins.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ convincing win in Miami, which featured a much better defensive effort from the Cs. Plus another Bruins win in Toronto, putting them…
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Drake Maye Is a Patriot!
Brian reacts to the Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye with the third pick in the NFL draft. He talks about whether Maye or Jayden Daniels will be…
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An Impressive Win for the B’s and a Brutal Loss for the C’s. Plus, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens on the NFL Draft.
Brian recaps a whirlwind night in Boston sports as the Celtics fall in disappointing fashion to the Heat and the Bruins win a thrilling game in Toronto. Then…
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Alex Cora on the Red Sox’s Start to the Season
Brian starts with a recap of the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, tying the series at one game a piece (0:30). Then, he chats with Red Sox manager Alex Cora…