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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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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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  • Aug 16, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    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 offensive line woes. He also discusses Matthew Judon getting traded to the Falcons for a third-round pick (0:30). Brian then chats with The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz about the upcoming fantasy football season, draft tips, whether or not there are any Pats players worth drafting, and more (37:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call, and chat about Drake Maye’s night (1:11:20). 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: Danny Heifetz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 14, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min

    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 Maye’s progress, Jerod Mayo’s coaching style vs. Bill Belichick’s, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and talk about the Celtics’ schedule release (48:40). 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 11, 2024 · 52 min

    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 the news of James Paxton’s injury, the Red Sox's pitching woes, and Brandon Aiyuk’s response to the Patriots. 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: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 9, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    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 exciting win over Serbia, another game in which Jayson Tatum did not play (0:40). Then, he chats with NESN’s Tom Caron about the Red Sox’s solid play as of late, some worrying signs from the pitching rotation, their top-rated offense, and more (23:35). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about Brian’s fantasy football draft (1:00:55). 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: Tom Caron Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    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 receivers, and more (0:45). Then, Brian recaps Team USA’s quarterfinal win over Brazil and checks in on the Celtics players’ performances (44:40). Brian and Jamie end with some Olympics talk(1:02:00). 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: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 4, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    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 workload this fall, Team USA’s chances as they enter the knockout round of the Olympics, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie take a call and chat about Brian’s Sunday Thoughts (50:25). 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

  • Aug 1, 2024 · 49 min

    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 excellence, other Olympic contenders around the world, and more (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s series against the Mariners, including a walk-off win to clinch the series on Wednesday afternoon (25:25). Finally, he addresses some Pats drama, like Matthew Judon’s messy contract negotiations (41:00). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 31, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    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 from the Angels, Lucas Sims from the Reds, and Quinn Priester from the Pirates. They also discuss what the Sox had to give up in the trades and whether the moves will be enough to get the team back into the postseason (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 Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 29, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    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 disappointing weekend, losing two of three to the Yankees, and discusses the reasons behind their slump (25:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about the Olympics (56:30). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 25, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min

    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 Sox’s shopping list for the trade deadline, and the upcoming Red Sox–Yankees weekend series (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie each unveil their top five biggest Boston sports villains lists, along with some honorable mentions (36:45). 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 Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 24, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    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 entering the season, a look around the AFC East, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the new season of ‘Hard Knocks,’ Team USA basketball, and what the Sox will do at the MLB trade deadline (30:40). 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: Joe Murray Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    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 Thoughts on Sam Hauser’s contract extension, how the Celtics are set up to shine next season, the Patriots’ drive to improve their wide receiver corps, and more (21:00). Then, Brian and Jamie answer listener calls and emails, talk about the latest shock wave in the 2024 presidential race, and get into the British Open (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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 18, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min

    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 thinking as the trade deadline approaches, potential sellers and players the Sox could target, the MVP of the team thus far, the Sox’s pitching staff, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie each give out their top five Boston athletes without a championship and give out their honorable mentions as well (40:25). 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: Lou Merloni Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 15, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min

    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 MVP, the quarterback depth chart, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email, and discuss Team USA, as well as the Red Sox’s top picks in the MLB draft (54:00). 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: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 14, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    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 the deadline, and the All-Star break and festivities (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call on USA basketball and chat about the Celtics’ summer league squad and the Patriots’ skill-position players (42:25). 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

  • Jul 11, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min

    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 starting lineup versus bench players, offseason moves around the NBA, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie get into the Jaylen Brown Team USA controversy, involving fellow Celtic Derrick White, and a few Patriots-related tidbits (45:15). 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: Tim Bontemps Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 10, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min

    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 with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox as they head toward the All-Star break, Triston Casas’s potential return to the lineup, and players the Sox could target at the trade deadline (17:50). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call, and chat about the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team (56:55). 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: Julian McWilliams Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 9, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min

    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 U.S. Olympic team? And is this becoming the summer of Raffy Devers? (0:15) Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on Brian’s questions (56:50) 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

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 1 hr

    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, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Red Sox-Yankees series, how concerned Yankees fans should be about their team, Alex Cora vs Aaron Boone, whether the Knicks can challenge the Celtics in the East next season or not, and more (8:50). Then, Brian takes a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss Boone’s tenure with the Yankees, and whether or not the Red Sox will add at the trading deadline (36:40). 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

  • Jul 5, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

    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 different player taking the crown for top dog in Beantown (0:15). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices