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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
A Belichick Presser Like No Other With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Bill Belichick’s end of season press conference, Robert Kraft’s next move, potential landing spots…
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The Pats' Season and Winning Streak Against the Jets Come to an End
Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Jets to conclude their disappointing season. He also discusses what the future holds for Bill Belichick and Robert…
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Is It the Last Week of the Belichick Era? With Tom Giles
Brian opens by discussing the Boston Herald’s recent article surrounding the Patriots' dysfunctional and disappointing season (0:30). Then, he chats with NBC…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Red Sox Check-In With Chris Cotillo
Brian talks to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox’s offseason, the Chris Sale–for–Vaughn Grissom trade with the Braves, John Henry and Fenway Sports…
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Bill Simmons Reacts to the Battle in OKC!
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins the show so he and Brian can discuss a highly entertaining basketball game as the Celtics fall to the Thunder in OKC. They…
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Pats Come Up Short, but Good News on the Draft Front. Plus, What Is Up With the Sox?
Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Bills and discusses Bailey Zappe’s up-and-down game, how this loss affects the Pats' draft positioning, and whether Bill…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Future of the Pats with Doug Kyed. Plus, the Celts Avoid a Loss to the Pistons
The Celtics extended the Pistons' losing streak to 28 games in a 128-122 OT victory at the Garden. Brian explains why the Celtics offense is different compared…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Keep On Rolling With Michael Pina. Plus, the Pats Mess Up Their Draft Pick.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' successful West Coast road trip, including a win over the Lakers on Christmas, Derrick White’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Broncos Preview With Cody Roark. Plus, a Boston Sports Xmas Wish List and a Metric Man Breakdown of the Cs.
Brian opens with the news of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's deal with the Dodgers, before he speaks with Mile High Sports’ Cody Roark about the upcoming Pats-Broncos…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Respond To The Warriors Loss In A Major Way.
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ impressive win over the Kings, which featured Kristaps Porzingis’ best game as a Celtic, more Derrick White magic, and some…
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Are We Watching the End of the Belichick Era? With Ted Johnson.
Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Ted Johnson to discuss the state of the Pats, whether or not Bill Belichick will be let go at the end of the season, whether he will…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Offense Takes a Step Back. Plus, Celtics Finish Off an Impressive Homestand.
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ loss to the Chiefs, more backbreaking mistakes by the offense, what the future holds…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Chiefs Preview With Alex Gold. Plus, the Celts Take Care of the Cavs.
Brian recaps the Celtics' second win over the Cavs in back-to-back games, behind big-time performances from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, before he looks…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
How Does the Chiefs’ Run Compare to the Pats Dynasty? Plus, Crickets from the Red Sox.
As the Pats get ready to play the Chiefs on Sunday, Brian compares the Chiefs’ current run with the Patriots dynasty, their similarities, and some key…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Are the Pats and Belichick Headed Toward a Breakup? With Zack Cox.
Brian opens by discussing the report from NBC Sports’ Tom E. Curran that Bill Belichick and the Pats are headed for a parting of the ways after this season and…
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Will The Sox Make a Splash, With Julian McWilliams
Brian briefly discusses the In-Season Tournament Final in Vegas Saturday night, before taking a closer look at Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the starting…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Patriots Actually Won a Football Game, With James White
Brian and James White break down the Patriots' 21-18 victory over the Steelers, including a solid start from Bailey Zappe, Juju Smith-Schuster’s best game as a…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Can the Pats Actually Beat the Steelers? With Andrew Fillipponi. Plus, Conor Ryan on the Bruins.
Brian discusses the news that the Red Sox have traded Alex Verdugo to the Yankees for pitching prospects, before he chats with Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The End of the Celtics’ In-Season Tournament Run Looks a Lot Like Their Recent Playoff Losses
Brian recaps the Celtics' IST quarterfinal loss to the Pacers, in which the Celtics exhibited some of the same bad habits that have burned them in the past…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Goose Egg at Gillette With James White. Plus, Caitlin Cooper Previews Celtics-Pacers IST.
Brian and James White break down another ugly Patriots loss, as they fall to the Chargers 6-0. They discuss Bailey Zappe’s first start of the season, why the…
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Celtics Check-in With Michael Pina, and Questions That Need to Be Answered.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics 14-4 start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s increased physicality, What Kristaps Porzingis has…
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Celtics Move On, and the In-Season Tournament is Fun!! Plus, Eric Edholm on the Pats and the NFL Draft.
Brian opens with his thoughts on the NBA In-Season Tournament, as the Celtics manage to advance with their blowout win over the Bulls. He talks about what he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Mac and Zappe Tank it Up, Plus the Celtics Get Back on Track
Brian chats with former Patriots running back James White about the team's ugly loss to the Giants on Sunday, including another Mac Jones benching, a potential…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Send a Message to the Bucks. Plus, Andrew Callahan on the State of the Pats.
Brian opens with the Celtics' statement win over the Bucks, breaking down why Boston is better built to win a championship compared to Milwaukee. He discusses…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Did the Pats Set Mac up to Fail? Plus, Porzingis Saves the Celtics.
Brian talks with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about recent QB prospects around the NFL and how their situations compare to Mac Jones's in New…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
A Big Road Win for the Shorthanded Celtics. Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins' Hot Start.
Brian opens with a recap of the Celtics' win over the 76ers, including a vintage Al Horford game, impressive backcourt play by Derrick White and Jrue Holiday…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Where the Pats Go From Here With Joe Murray. Plus, the Celts Beat the Knicks, and Ime Has the Rockets Rolling.
Brian opens with a quick note on the Pats' waiving of cornerback Jack Jones after numerous off-field issues before he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Knicks…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Mac Jones Era Is Over, With James White
Brian and James White recap the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Germany and discuss Mac Jones’s benching, Bill O’Brien’s questionable offensive game plan, who…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
State of the Celtics and Pats With Tom Giles. Plus, a Theory on the Pats' Next QB.
Brian recaps the Bruins’ win over the Islanders on Thursday, and the reasons behind their incredible start to the season (0:35). Then, he talks with NBC…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Lose in Philly and a Rough Night for Jaylen
Brian recaps the Celtics' 106-103 loss to the 76ers, including a tough night all around for Jaylen Brown, a relatively quiet performance from Jayson Tatum, how…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
State of the Celtics After Six Games With Michael Pina
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ 5-1 start to the season, including Monday night’s overtime loss to Minnesota. They also talk…
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Pats Lose to the Tanking Commanders. Plus, Is Jayson Tatum the Most Complete Player in the NBA?
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' disappointing loss to the lowly Commanders, the team’s subpar receiver corps…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Patriots-Commanders Preview With Joe House. Plus, the Sox Introduce Craig Breslow.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Joe House about the upcoming Patriots-Commanders game, the Commanders’ terrible defense, whether or not Bill Belichick could end…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Are Must-See TV. Plus, Josh McDaniels Gets Axed.
Brian leads with his thoughts on another dominant Celtics win over the Pacers, how the Celtics’ starting five compares with other notable great teams from…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Hammer the Wizards, and the Bs Win the Rematch With Florida
Brian starts the show with a quick note on the Mac Jones trade rumors before getting into the Celtics’ blowout win over the Wizards, including stellar nights…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Offense Takes a Step Back, With James White. Plus, Derrick White Dominates the Heat.
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ loss to the Dolphins, how the defense tried to slow down the Fins’ dynamic receivers…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Can Craig Breslow Turn the Sox Around? With Lou Merloni. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview With John Jastremski.
Brian kicks off the pod with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics’ win Wednesday night, including how Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum complement each…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
C's Survive Season Opener, B's Are Rolling, and Sox Have a New GM
Brian recaps the Celtics' first win of the season, over the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. He breaks down Kristaps Porzingis’s electrifying debut, Jayson…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celtics Season Preview With Sean Grande.
Brian speaks with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming Celtics season, the growing Celts-Bucks rivalry, how the additions of Jrue…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Upset the Bills With James White. Plus, Belichick’s Contract.
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' dramatic victory over the Bills, Bill O’Brien and the offense’s good day, the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Sox Search Is on With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chris Brown.
Brian chats with MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox's search for a new head of baseball operations, the top candidates both inside and outside the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Celts Look Like a Wagon. Plus, Ted Johnson on the Fading Pats Season.
Brian recaps the Celtics-Knicks preseason game, including an impressive performance from Jayson Tatum, and explains why he is so excited about this team…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Can’t Get Out of Their Own Way
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl winner James White about yet another frustrating Pats loss, the issues that continue to plague the offense, the team’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Can Porzingis Put the Celtics Over the Top? With Brian Robb. Plus, Pats-Raiders Preview With Vic Tafur.
Brian opens up by reacting to the recent Boston Herald article detailing the issues surrounding Mac Jones and the Patriots offense (0:30). Then, he chats with…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Time for a Quarterback Change With Doug Kyed. Plus, a Bruins Season Preview With Conor Ryan.
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots offense, the mistakes that were made that have led to their issues, who the starting…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
It Keeps Getting Worse for the Pats With James White. Plus, First Looks at the Revamped C’s.
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about another terrible Pats loss, their hopeless offense, and how the team can possibly right the ship…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Saints Preview With Nick Underhill. Plus, Five Celtics Takes.
Pats-Saints Preview With Nick Underhill. Plus, Five Celtics Takes. Brian begins with his Starting Five Celtics takes, including Jaylen Brown’s defense this…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Andrew Callahan on Who Deserves More Blame: Bill or Mac? Plus, Celtics Pressure Meter Heading into the Season.
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the sad state of Pats Nation, if Mac Jones can recover from the worst game of his career…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Celts Trade for Jrue Holiday With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats Hit Rock Bottom With James White.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Jrue Holiday trade, his elite defense, Brad Stevens’s busy offseason, and whether this trade makes the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Cowboys Preview With Cousin Sal. Plus, Leftover Lillard Thoughts.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Cousin Sal about the upcoming Pats-Cowboys game, how both teams’ lackluster offenses will fare against two of the best defenses…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Bill Simmons on the Lillard Trade, the Celtics Going After Jrue Holiday, and the Fallout in the East
Damian Lillard gets traded to the Bucks! Brian is joined by Bill Simmons for an emergency pod to give a perspective from Celtics fans and what this means for…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Who Will Be the Next Red Sox GM With Julian McWilliams. Plus, Is Mac Proving That He’s Not the Guy?
Brian opens by assessing Mac Jones’s season thus far and whether he can ever be a franchise QB. Then, he touches on the JuJu Smith-Schuster signing and why the…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Escape With a Win With James White
Brian chats with James White about the Pats’ gritty win over the Jets, the Pats’ stagnant offense, another dreadful Zach Wilson performance, and more (0:30)…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats-Jets Preview With Connor Hughes. Plus, Is Bill the GM Hurting Bill the Head Coach?
Brian starts with a look at Belichick’s track record as the Patriots general manager in the post-Tom Brady Era, and whether his poor performance as the team’s…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Can the 0-2 Pats Get Back on Track? With Zack Cox. Plus, Would Belichick Ever Leave the Pats?
Brian opens with some thoughts on Bill Belichick’s recent track record with the Pats and whether he could be interested in coaching another AFC team. Then, he…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Fall to 0-2 With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins and discusses where things went wrong for the team (0:35). Then, he chats with James White about the game…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Chaim Bloom Is Out. Plus, Dolphins-Pats Preview With John Jastremski.
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom and talks about why the Sox made this move and how the team will move forward from here…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
What We Learned About the Pats in Week 1, With Ted Johnson
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, positive takeaways from the Pats offense and Mac Jones’s play, how…
- Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Pats Battle Back, But Fall Short Against Eagles With James White
Brian opens with some takeaways from the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles, and points out some silver linings on both sides of the ball for the Pats (0:15)…
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Pats-Eagles Preview With Ben Solak
Brian talks to The Ringer’s Ben Solak about the Patriots-Eagles game on Sunday, where Rhamondre Stevenson ranks among the NFL’s top backs, Jalen Hurts’s…