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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Oct 22, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
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 defensive game plan against Josh Allen, playing with Rob Gronkowski, and more (0:50). Then, Brian offers some thoughts on Bill Belichick’s reported contract extension last offseason and what it all means regarding Bill, Robert Kraft, and Mac Jones (45:00). Finally, Brian ends with some thoughts on running back Bijan Robinson’s no-show today, how the NFL handles injury reports, and a burgeoning sports betting industry (1:07:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min
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 organization, and why so many candidates have turned down interviews (0:30). Then, Brian chats with the interim play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Bills, Chris Brown, about the upcoming Pats-Bills game, another great season from Josh Allen, the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes, and more (49:20). Finally, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie answer an email and give out their game picks and best bets for Sunday (1:14:10). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Cotillo and Chris Brown Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2023 · 1 hr 52 min
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 entering the season (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the woeful Patriots season, why Belichick’s teams have struggled in recent years, Robert Kraft’s role in this mess, and more (34:15). Then, Brian and Jamie take a couple emails and discuss the Red Sox’s bumpy GM search so far (1:24:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
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 morale, Bill Belichick’s future with the team, and more (0:15). Then, Brian shares a quick note on Jonnu Smith’s season with the Falcons (43:50) before he gets into some Sox, Celtics, and Bruins thoughts (50:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
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 MassLive.com’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ preseason, how Kristaps Porzingis changes the team dynamic, Tatum’s ceiling this season, the team’s biggest flaw, and more (18:40). Then, Brian speaks with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur about the upcoming Pats-Raiders game, Josh McDaniels’s shaky tenure in Vegas, and Jacobi Meyers’s season with the Raiders (58:15). Finally, Brian and Jamie discuss the Mac Jones article some more, give out game picks, and talk about their best bets (1:19:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Brian Robb and Vic Tafur Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
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 quarterback should be going forward, and Bill Belichick’s job status (0:50). Then, Brian speaks to The Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the upcoming Bruins season, the young players who will contribute right off the bat, filling the void left by Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, and more (1:04:40). . The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Doug Kyed and Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
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 moving forward (0:30). Then, Brian offers up some more thoughts about Mac Jones’s and Bill Belichick’s futures with the team and takes a couple listener calls (37:15). He ends by recapping the Celtics’ first preseason game, including an impressive debut by Kristaps Porzingis (58:55). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
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 year and Joe Mazzulla’s new offensive philosophy (0:40). Then, Brian chats with NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill about the upcoming Pats-Saints game, Derek Carr’s disappointing season, the Pats’ banged-up secondary, the Saints’ fierce defense, and more (44:00). Then, Brian ends with some loose Pats thoughts, before Brian and Jamie respond to a call and give out their game predictions (1:07:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Nick Underhill Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 3, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min
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, Belichick’s tenuous job security, and more (0:30). Then, Brian shares some Celtics thoughts, including his ranking of the top 5 Celtics under the most pressure entering the season (45:30). Brian ends with some calls before he and Jamie get to a couple of mailbag questions (1:26:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
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 Celtics the title favorites (0:30). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ blowout loss to the Cowboys, Mac’s dreadful performance, and whether the team can recover from its 1-3 start (53:45). Brian ends with a sad note on the passing of Tim Wakefield, and he takes a couple listener calls (1:25:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Michael Pina and James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
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 in the league, former Cowboys and Pats players in the media, and more (0:30). Then, Brian hits on a few more Pats-Cowboys notes and some best bets heading into the weekend (29:10). After, Brian shares some leftover thoughts on the Damian Lillard trade and how the Celtics will match up with the new-look Bucks. Brian ends by touching on the Tim Wakefield news and the Chandler Jones situation before he takes a call and an email (53:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Cousin Sal Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023 · 48 min
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 them. They also discuss whether they believe the Celtics will get Jrue Holliday. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons Producer: Brian Waters Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
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 Pats went with him over Jakobi Meyers (0:15). Brian also chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about a rough end to the Sox season, why the Sox fired Chaim Bloom, who might replace him as GM, and more (32:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Julian McWilliams Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
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). Then, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie talk some more about the game, discuss some Mac Jones–Sauce Gardner beef, and answer an email (35:55). Brian ends with the news that the Celtics signed wing Lamar Stevens, and he talks about Malcolm Brogdon’s future with the team (57:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
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 top executive has hindered his ability to succeed as a coach (0:30). Then, he chats with SNY’s Connor Hughes about the upcoming Patriots Jets game, how long the Jets will stick with Zach Wilson at QB, the Jets’ formidable defense, Garrett Wilson vs. Christian Gonzalez, and more (44:10). Brian ends with a couple Week 3 bets, and he and Jamie make their predictions for the Pats game (1:04:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Connor Hughes Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
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 takes stock of the Boston sports scene and discusses why Jayson Tatum is poised to be “the guy” in Boston (0:35). Next, he chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Patriots, reasons for their 0-2 start, silver linings thus far, and the upcoming Pats-Jets game (31:40). Brian and Jamie close out the show with some mailbag questions (1:12:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
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, offensive line issues, the Pats’ costly mental mistakes, how the team can dig out of a 0-2 hole, and more (12:45). Brian then takes a couple listener calls before offering up some more thoughts on the Chaim Bloom era and whom the Sox may target to replace him (44:10). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
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 (0:30). Then Brian gives out some AFC East thoughts about the Rodgers-less Jets, Josh Allen’s shaky play, and the Dolphins’ porous defense (24:00). Finally, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Aaron Rodgers injury and the Jets season as well as the upcoming Dolphins-Pats 'Sunday Night Football' game, the Dolphins' explosive offense, and how Bill Belichick and the defense might slow them down (52:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
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 the defense stifled Jalen Hurts, Bill Belichick’s questionable decision-making in recent years, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a look at next week’s opponent, the Dolphins, their high-flying offense, and how the Pats might be able to stop them (1:01:25). Finally, he ends with some NBA thoughts, including on the 2024 Olympics and Jayson Tatum’s place among the NBA’s best (1:13:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
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). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, the defense’s impressive performance, Tom Brady’s retirement ceremony, and more (37:40). Brian ends with a listener call (1:00:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices