Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

The Ringer

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.

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Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
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 Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and they make some predictions, including team MVP, breakout player, and more (20:25). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the Sox and the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ (1:01:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Julian McWilliams Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
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 unique skill set, the Celtics sale, March Madness, Jaylen Brown’s availability heading into the playoffs, and more (14:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and some thoughts on the upcoming Red Sox season and March Madness (54:55). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
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 going forward. Then, he talks to Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots' remaining to-do list this offseason, their efforts to land a top wide receiver, the draft, and what a successful 2025-26 season looks like for the Pats (8:30). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Alex Bregman’s upcoming season before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Celtics’ sale (50:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
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 about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and they each give out their best bets for the upcoming games (15:45). Brian then discusses the Patriots signing a new center, Garrett Bradbury, before he and Jamie discuss some Red Sox roster news and the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ (57:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tate Frazier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
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 on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Rafael Devers’ drama around his willingness to DH for the Red Sox, and does a Metric Man preview of Tanner Houck’s upcoming season (48:15). Brian ends with some listener calls (1:13:35). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025 · 51 min
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 target with the fourth pick, Mike Vrabel’s reputation around the league, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on McShay’s draft analysis (37:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Todd McShay Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
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 level for the team looking ahead to the playoffs, and more (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Bruins’ surprisingly strong play following their sell-off at the trade deadline (38:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Episode 2 of ‘Celtics City’ and the potential groups vying to buy the Celtics (44:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025 · 59 min
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 Spillane, and LB Harold Landry III (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie recap Day 1 of NFL free agency, discuss some drama around the Red Sox and one of their former great players, and Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' (32:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 9, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
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, appreciating this incredible era of Celtics basketball, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about NFL free agency (59:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2025 · 35 min
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 hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 7, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
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 'Sox Prospects' about spring training and their top Red Sox predictions heading into the season (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email, and they discuss the news that 'Off The Pike' regular James White is joining the football coaching staff at the University of Illinois (1:20:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
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 precarious position with the team, whom the Pats will target in free agency, the upcoming NFL draft, and more. Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Connor Wong’s upcoming season and hits on a few Celtics thoughts, including Al Horford’s unsung value (45:15). Brian and Jamie end with a few Pats thoughts, including Bill Belichick's decision to pull out of ‘Hard Knocks’ (58:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
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 of games, and more (0:35). Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Wilyer Abreu’s season for the Sox before giving some Patriots offseason notes (46:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats-related thoughts (1:03:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2025 · 1 hr
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 lineup, why the two teams seemed destined for the Eastern Conference Finals, and more. Then, Brian forecasts Trevor Story’s upcoming season before jumping into some NFL combine notes, along with the news that Bill Belichick and UNC will be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ (21:25).Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Celtics game (48:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
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 Friday—and the Thunder in the West (0:40). Then, Brian does a Metric Man forecast of Triston Casas’s upcoming season (50:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Krafts’ poor grades from Patriots players (58:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Justin Termine Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
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, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the latest drama with Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida’s future with the club, whether Kristian Campbell or Roman Anthony can make the Opening Day roster, injuries to the starting rotation, and more (25:55). Brian then projects Devers’s upcoming season before he and Jamie close by discussing Mike Vrabel’s press conference on Tuesday (1:05:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
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 than last year (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Sunday before they turn to the Red Sox and Yankees (21:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and then chat about the upcoming Celtics documentary and the Sox’s promising start to spring training (50:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
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). Then, Brian and The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed share their top Patriots’ offseason predictions, including players and positions they could target in the draft and free agency (25:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations Face Off tournament (1:08:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
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 the roster (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb to grade the Celtics’ bench at the break and assess the Celtics’ chances of winning the Eastern Conference (27:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming NFL free agency and MLB spring training (1:03:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
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 potential lineup, grades for the C’s starters at the all-star break, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament, and the upcoming final at TD Garden (1:10:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices