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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
C's and B's Both Roll to Game 1 Wins
Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Heat on Sunday and discusses Kristaps Porzingis’s importance to the Celtics offense in this series, the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bruins Vs. Leafs Preview With Andrew Raycroft. Plus, NFL Draft Preview With Danny Kelly.
Brian starts by looking at the playoff picture for the Celtics and how they match up against their potential opponents, the Heat or the Bulls (0:30). Then…
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Seth Wickersham on Bill Belichick Not Landing a Head-Coaching Job
Brian speaks with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about his latest article detailing Bill Belichick’s search for a head-coaching job this offseason, his interviews with…
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NBA Playoff Preview With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season, the case for Joe Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Mike Gorman’s Last Game, Brady Hints at a Return, and Could the Pats Trade for a Receiver?
Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on the Boston sports scene, including a look back at Mike Gorman’s great career as the Celtics’ play-by-play announcer, Tom…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Metric Man Breakdown of Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels
Brian recaps a tough night for Boston sports as the Red Sox blow another lead against the Orioles and the Celtics don’t show up to play in a loss to the Knicks…
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Jrue Gets Extended. Plus, the Celtics' Best Path in the Playoffs With Tom Giles.
Brian quickly recaps the Red Sox’s loss to the O’s Wednesday night before discussing Jrue Holiday’s four-year contract extension with the Celtics and how it…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Rough Day for the Sox With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, The B’s and C’s Go Down.
Brian recaps the Bruins’ loss to the Hurricanes, and the Celtics’ loss to the Bucks, which included some bizarre aspects and a lack of hustle from the C's…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sox’s 7-3 Start Comes With a Price. Plus, the C's and B's Are Rolling.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ wins over the weekend before discussing the Sox’s 7-3 West Coast road trip and Tanner Houck’s sizzling start on Sunday (0:50). Then…
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Doug Kyed on His Most Recent NFL Mock Draft. Plus, Five Favorite Things From the Celtics’ Season.
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about covering the new Patriots’ regime post-Belichick, Robert Kraft’s bizarre offseason, Doug’s latest Pats…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Are We Drinking the Sox Kool-Aid? With Ian Cundall. Plus, the Celts Keep Rolling.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Thunder, which gives them a 60 wins on the season and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs (0:30). Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The NBA Playoffs and Keeping the Celtics Together Long-Term With Keith Smith
Brian chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics as they gear up for the playoffs, how the front office can possibly keep the team together as players…
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A Good Sign for the C's, a Bad Sign for the C’s, and Kraft’s Weird Offseason. Plus, the Sox Split the Series in Seattle.
Brian gives out some big-picture and small-picture thoughts on Boston sports, discussing a new tool in Jaylen Brown’s repertoire, Kristaps Porzingis’s spotty…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Sox Win On Opening Day. Plus, A Rough Celtics Loss.
Brian discusses another Celtics loss to the Hawks, which included some poor rebounding, some head scratching matchups, and more poor late game execution…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Daniels, Maye, or McCarthy With Eric Edholm. Plus, Sox Predictions.
Brian speaks with NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the top QBs in the upcoming NFL draft, including LSU’s Jayden Daniels, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, and…
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B’s Check-in With Conor Ryan. Plus, Jerod Mayo Speaks to the Media.
Brian discusses Pats head coach Jerod Mayo’s comments at the NFL’s annual meetings on Monday, and what to make of Mayo’s eyebrow raising approach to the media…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Is Joe Mazzulla Underrated? Plus, the Red Sox Rotation Is Set.
Brian explains why he thinks Joe Mazzulla has actually been underrated this season, as the Celtics have been playing with an incredible consistency and effort…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Mark Daniels on the Pats’ Offseason. Plus, Ian Cundall Previews the Sox.
Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about expectations for new Pats head coach Jerod Mayo, the top QB prospects and their pro days, the franchise’s new…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
March Madness Picks With John Jastremski. Plus, the Celtics Beat the Bucks.
Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Bucks Wednesday night and explains why he feels that the Bucks pose the biggest threat to the Celtics in the Eastern…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Hamachek on the Final Two Episodes of ‘The Dynasty’
Brian recaps another breezy Celtics win over the Pistons on Monday night and explains how the Celtics have generated such efficient offense recently (0:30)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Figuring Out The Pats’ Direction With Khari Thompson.
Brian talks to Khari Thompson about the Patriots’ offseason, the top QBs in the upcoming draft, wide receivers the Pats could target in the later rounds, and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Andrew Callahan on NFL Free Agency. Plus, the Celtics Stomp the Suns.
Brian recaps another impressive Celtics win over the Suns Thursday night, in which Jayson Tatum got back on track and Jaylen Brown continued the best stretch…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A New Element to the Celtics Offense. Plus, the Pats and Eliot Wolf Stay Busy.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Jazz Tuesday night. He details how the C's, and Jaylen Brown especially, have been attacking the rim with success since…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Hamachek on Episodes 7 and 8 of ‘The Dynasty’. Plus, Day One of NFL Free Agency.
Brian recaps the Patriots’ moves on the first day of NFL free agency, including signing former Patriot Jacoby Brissett and resigning Kendrick Bourne and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The End of The Mac Jones Era.
Brian details the trade sending Pats QB Mac Jones to Jacksonville for a 6th round pick. He discusses the Mac Jones Era in New England, and why it didn’t work…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Tatum and Celts Come Up Short in Denver. Plus, Pats Offseason With Zack Cox.
Brian breaks down the Celtics' loss to Denver on Thursday night, a shaky performance from Jayson Tatum, a typical stellar game from Nikola Jokic, and why…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Fort Myers Check-In With Julian McWilliams. Plus, Late-Game Woes for the C's.
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ collapse in Cleveland on Tuesday night and why the team has struggled to score in crunch time (0:40). Then, he chats with The…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Hamachek on Episodes 5 and 6 of ‘The Dynasty’
Brian speaks with filmmaker Matt Hamachek about the latest episodes of his docuseries ‘The Dynasty’ which cover Tom Brady’s ACL injury, Matt Cassel and the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celts Make History at the Garden, Roll the Warriors. Plus, Maye vs. Daniels
Brian recaps a dominant Celtics win over the Warriors at the Garden, which featured the largest halftime lead in franchise history, and argues that this team…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Adam Kaufman on the NFLPA Survey. Plus, Is It Time to Give Mazzulla Credit?
Brian chats with WRKO’s Adam Kaufman about the NFLPA survey that had the Patriots ranked near the bottom across most categories, whether or not this has…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Keep on Winning! Plus, Eliot Wolf’s First Big Press Conference.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ ninth straight win, how the C's won this game over the 76ers in a different way than they usually do, and why this way bodes well for…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Hamachek on the Pats’ Super Bowl XXXVI Win and Spygate
Brian talks with filmmaker Matt Hamachek about Episodes 3 and 4 of his docuseries 'The Dynasty.' They touch on Bill Parcells's relationship with Robert Kraft…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celtics and Bruins Are Heading in Opposite Directions
Brian discusses the Celtics' and Bruins’ recent play and what about their performances indicates that they are trending in opposite directions; the Celtics are…
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Top Boston Athletes Draft With Nick “Fitzy” Stevens
Brian is joined by WEEI’s Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to talk about the Patriots, 'The Dynasty' docuseries, and what the team should do with the no. 3 pick in the NFL…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Hamachek on His Pats Docuseries “The Dynasty”
Brian quickly addresses Rafael Devers’ comments about the Red Sox’s lackluster offseason, before he speaks with filmmaker Matt Hamachek about the first two…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Previewing the Celtics Stretch Run With Tim Bontemps
Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about NBA All Star Weekend, Bontemps recent’ NBA MVP straw poll, how the Celtics are shaping up for the stretch run of the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Could The Red Sox Actually Be Good? Plus, A Question Celtics Still Need To Answer With Kevin Hench.
Brian talks with Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s upcoming season and reasons there might be slivers of hope for the team, the Celtics’ impressive season thus…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Grading the Celtics at the All-Star Break With Brian Robb
Brian is joined by MassLive’s Brian Robb to discuss the Celtics as they enter the All-Star break and to give out grades for each starter and coach Joe Mazzulla…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Burning Boston Sports Questions!
Brian gives out his top burning Boston sports questions, including: Are the Celtics and Jayson Tatum facing the most pressure across the NBA to win this…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Red Sox’s Lack of Pitching Prospects and an Outlook on the 2024 Season With Ian Cundall
Brian talks with Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com about why the Red Sox have had trouble developing pitching talent in recent years, whether they can trade…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The New-Look Pats Coaching Staff With Joe Murray. Plus, Celtics Escape Miami With a Win.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Sunday, including a good all-around effort from Jayson Tatum, another shaky game from Jaylen Brown, and why this…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Immediate Reaction to the Trade Deadline. Plus, Super Bowl Picks!
Brian recaps the NBA trade deadline, including a pair of moves by the Celtics and his winners and losers across the league (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie answer…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Make a Move and Beat the Hawks
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Hawks, including a brilliant game from Kristaps Porzingis and a solid team effort on defense (0:40). Then, Brian takes a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Trade Deadline Preview With Justin Verrier
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the NBA trade deadline, whether or not the Celtics will make a move, what other Eastern Conference rivals…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Theo is Back With Lou Merloni. Plus, Marcus Smart’s Return to the Garden.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Grizzlies, which featured Marcus Smart’s return to Boston (0:30). Then, Brian speaks with NESN’s Lou Merloni about the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts’ Worst Loss of the Season. Plus, the Pats Have an Offensive Coordinator.
Brian recaps a lackluster Celtics loss to the Lakers, and then gives his initial impression of the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator, Alex Van Pelt (0:30)…
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What Went Wrong With Mac, Bill, and the Pats With Mark Daniels
Brian recaps the Celtics’ high-scoring win over the Pacers Tuesday night, which included Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup (0:50). He then…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Matt Porter on the First-Place Bruins. Plus, Derrick White and the Celtics Get Back on Track.
Brian recaps the Celtics' comeback win against the Pelicans on Monday night, including an impressive second-half shooting performance and the end of Derrick…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Lessons From the Loss Vs. the Clippers With Evan Valenti
Brian chats with Evan Valenti of CLNS about the Celtics, their disappointing home loss to the Clippers, Jaylen Brown’s struggles against elite defenses, the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celts Blow Out the Heat, But Get a Scare. Plus, Chad Finn on Cooper Flagg.
Brian discusses the news that the Falcons will not be hiring Bill Belichick as their next head coach, before recapping the Celtics' blowout win over the Heat…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Falcons-Belichick Check-in With Zach Klein
Brian chats with WSB Atlanta’s Zach Klein about the latest news surrounding Bill Belichick and the Atlanta Falcons, the pros and cons of hiring Belichick, and…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Big Night for the J's. Plus, a Disastrous Weekend for the Sox With Tyler Milliken.
Brian kicks off the pod with a recap of the Celtics’ win in Dallas, which included huge games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a reunion with ex-Celtic…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Big Decisions Ahead for Mayo. Plus, Celts Bounce Back.
Brian starts with an update on Bill Belichick’s job search, as he and other prominent coaches are interviewing with the Falcons (0:30). Then, he hits on a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Winning Streak At The Garden Comes to an End. Plus, O’Brien Is Out and Belichick to the Falcons.
Brian touches on the Red Sox sinking even lower at Winter Weekend, before recapping the Celtics’ loss to the Nuggets, ending their home winning streak (0:30)…
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First Impressions of Jerod Mayo With Zack Cox
Brian reacts to Red Sox chairman Tom Werner’s recent comments on the team’s offseason and then recaps the Celtics’ win over the Spurs Wednesday night (0:40)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celts Check-in With Brian Robb. Plus, Ranking Possible Belichick Destinations.
Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ recent wins, Joe Mazzulla’s Coach of the Year chances, potential moves the Cs might make, how many…
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Belichick Memories With James White. Plus, Why Jerod Mayo Will Be A Good Coach.
Brian chats with James White about some of his favorite memories from his time with Bill Belichick, and they also talk about Jerod Mayo as the next head coach…
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The Jerod Mayo Era Begins With Nora Princiotti
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots promoting Jerod Mayo as their next head coach, how Mayo will fill the enormous void left by…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Belichick Era Comes to End With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s press conference announcing that Belichick and the Patriots are parting…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Tatum and the C's Stay Perfect at Home. Plus, Vrabel Enters the Chat With Khari Thompson.
Brian quickly remarks on the Red Sox’s disappointing offseason thus far before discussing the Celtics’ impressive win over the Timberwolves, big nights from…