Sign inOpen the app
Artwork for Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Sports

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.

SubscribeListen in podnodRSS feedShow website
  • 677 episodes
  • Updated Yesterday

Episodes677

Newest first
  • Sep 7, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min

    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 development into a top QB, how the Eagles offense will match up with the Pats defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian gives out some season predictions for the Pats, looking ahead to another standout season from Matthew Judon and notable improvement in Mac Jones’s play (31:20). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out some of their favorite bets for the Pats and around the league entering the season (1:00:30). 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: Ben Solak Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 5, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    An Early Look at Pats-Eagles With Khari Thompson. Plus, Top Five Brady Moments.

    Brian chats with Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the upcoming Pats-Eagles season opener, potential breakout candidates on the Pats, and some of the other intriguing teams around the NFL (0:45). Then, with Tom Brady set to return to Gillette for Week 1, Brian shares his top five Brady moments from his storied career before he and Jamie discuss the picks and other worthy moments (59:30). 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: Khari Thompson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min

    Pats Season Preview With James White

    Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' upcoming season, Mac Jones and the offense, Tom Brady’s return to Gillette, and more (0:30). Then, Brian shares some leftover thoughts on the Pats and lays out what would qualify as a successful season for the team (38:50). Then, Brian answers a call and email before touching on a few final Red Sox notes (1:01:20). 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

  • Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    Is Mac Jones Ready to Take the Leap? With Andrew Callahan.

    Brian chats with Andrew Callahan about Mac Jones’s outlook entering the season, his relationship with Bill O’Brien, the players around him on the offense, and whether or not the Pats are a playoff team (0:30). Then, Brian examines the Red Sox starting rotation and what the team must do to improve its pitching next season (42:10). Brian ends with a call and a note on the Damian Lillard situation in Portland (1:01:00). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

    Zappe Gets Cut! Plus, How the Pats Offense Compares to the Rest of the NFL With Sheil Kapadia.

    Brian evaluates the Patriots' final 53-man roster coming out of training camp and reacts to the surprising news that Bailey Zappe did not make the team (0:40). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia about the Patriots offense and how it stacks up with the rest of the league. They also touch on the team’s defense, as well as its Week 1 matchup against the Eagles (19:20). Brian ends with a recap of the Red Sox’s embarrassing losses to the Astros and takes a couple calls on the subject (49:00). 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: Sheil Kapadia Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 27, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    How Much Pressure Is on Mac Jones? Plus, Mookie Takes Over Fenway.

    Brian starts by discussing how much pressure Mac faces entering his third season and how it compares to the pressure on other AFC quarterbacks (0:40). Then, he recaps the Red Sox–Dodgers series, which Mookie Betts dominated both on and off the field (30:50). Finally, he offers some Celtics thoughts, including how Jayson Tatum’s offseason training could impact his game (56:10). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 24, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    Sox Are Still Alive, and Mookie’s Return With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats Burning Questions.

    Brian starts with his burning questions surrounding the Patriots and their AFC East rivals as the season approaches (0:00). Then, Brian chats with masslive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the mercurial Red Sox, their series split in Houston, Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this weekend, and more (44:00). 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: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 23, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

    Pats Roster Projections With Zack Cox. Plus, a Horrendous Two Days in Houston for the Sox.

    Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Pats; they go through each positional group and project the roster coming out of training camp. Then, Brian recaps a rough couple of losses for the Red Sox in Houston and discusses the reasons for their woes. 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

  • Aug 20, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min

    Takeaways from Pats-Packers and Joint Practices in Green Bay With Doug Kyed

    Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots-Packers preseason game, and the joint practices leading up to it. GoFundMe Link for Doug Kyed’s daughter, Hallie 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 18, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min

    Three Breakout Candidates for the Pats, Plus a Rough Sox Series in D.C. With Ian Cundall

    Brian shares his three breakout candidates for the Patriots, and where they are each primed for a big year (0:30). Then, he chats with SoxProspects’ Ian Cundall about another frustrating Sox series in D.C., Chris Sale’s return to the rotation, some of the team’s top prospects, and more (39:30). Brian ends with a brief review of the Celtics’ schedule and some of their biggest games (1:20:45). 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: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 15, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

    How Good Is the Pats' Young Core? With Danny Kelly. Plus, Top Five Favorite Boston Teams Since 2000.

    Brian chats with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly about the young core of the Patriots, what Ezekiel Elliott will bring to the team, Pats fantasy sleepers, and more (0:45). Then, Brian briefly touches on the burgeoning Mahomes-Brady debate, before presenting his top five favorite Boston sports teams since 2000 (34:30). Brian and Jamie review the list, before getting to a couple listener emails (1:17:30). 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: Danny Kelly Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 14, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

    Pats Check-in With Andrew Callahan, Plus a Good Weekend for the Sox.

    Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Patriots training camp, Malik Cunningham’s eye-catching preseason debut, problems along the offensive line, adding a running back, and more (0:30). Then Brian breaks down a successful homestead for the Red Sox, including impressive returns for Chris Sale and Trevor Story (50:30). Brian ends with a couple listener calls and an email (1:20:00). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 11, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min

    A First Look at the Pats. Plus, Which Celtics Will Be Better and Which Will be Worse With Michael Pina.

    Brian recaps the Patriots’ first preseason game against the Texans, and notes which players stood out (0:30). Afterward, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ roster, and together they decide which players they think will be better and which players they think will be worse next season (29:30). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 8, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min

    AFC East Storylines With John Jastremski. Plus, the Pats’ Path to the Playoffs

    Brian discusses reasons the Patriots can be successful this year, including their stout defense and an improved rushing attack (0:40). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the top AFC East storylines entering the season, like which team has the most drama surrounding it, the division’s best defense, and more (15:00). Then, Brian touches upon Orioles announcer Kevin Brown's suspension controversy in Baltimore, before presenting his top five Celtics wings in recent years (40:00). 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: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min

    Buying the Optimism From Pats Camp With Nora Princiotti. Plus, a Brutal Weekend for Alex Verdugo and the Sox.

    Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the optimism at Patriots camp, Mac Jones’s rapport with his new receivers, potential trouble along the offensive line, and more (0:30). Brian then recaps a dreadful weekend for the Red Sox, who were swept by the Blue Jays, and discusses more Alex Verdugo drama (28:30). Finally, Brian presents his top five Celtics big men in recent years and takes a listener call (51:00). 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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 3, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min

    The Sox Are Still Playoff Contenders With Ian Cundall. Plus, Good Vibes Around the Pats Offense

    Brian talks about Pats training camp, where reports say the offense had its best practice of the year, and news that Tom Brady has bought a stake in an English soccer team (0:30). Then, Brian chats with SoxProspect’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox at the deadline, how this team will fare down the stretch, and a look at the team’s farm system (18:00). Brian ends with his list of the top five Celtics guards in recent years (1:01:15). 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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 2, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min

    Crickets at the Deadline With Chad Finn. Plus Notes from Pats Training Camp With Conor Orr

    Brian talks to the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about a lackluster MLB trade deadline for the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom’s team-building strategy, and how the clubhouse will react to the lack of action (0:30). Then, they discuss some media news—the new NBA Finals announcers, Mike Gorman’s upcoming final season as Celtics announcer, and who might fill his shoes (41:10). Then, Brian chats with Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr about Patriots training camp, Mac Jones and the new Pats offense under Bill O’Brien, the other AFC East teams, and more (57:45). 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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Chad Finn and Conor Orr Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min

    Sox Trade Targets. Plus, Top Five Most Entertaining Boston Athletes.

    Brian recaps a disappointing Red Sox loss in San Francisco before discussing the trade deadline, players the Red Sox might target, and who might be on their way out of Boston (0:15). Then, Brian shares some thoughts on the Pats after the first few training camp practices (37:25). Brian ends with his top five most entertaining Boston athletes since 2000, and Brian and Jamie discuss the list and other noteworthy players who just missed the cut (57:40). 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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 27, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

    The Sox Are Contenders With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Are the Pats Receivers Underrated?

    Brian discusses Jaylen Brown’s new contract, how to get the most out of him, and what it all means for the Celtics next season and beyond (0:30). After, he previews the Patriots receiver corps, and discusses why there is reason for optimism this coming season (20:30). Then, Brian talks to The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the surging Sox, reinforcements coming off the IL, trade deadline targets, and more (37:00). Then Brian ends with a couple listener calls (1:23:00). 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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tyler Milliken Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 25, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

    Jaylen Gets Paid With Chris Forsberg. Plus, Patrice Bergeron Retires.

    Brian talks to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about Jaylen Brown’s new supermax contract, how it will impact the team in the years to come, Malcolm Brogdon’s future, and more (0:15). Then, Brian examines some recent QB draft classes and how teams fared when deciding whether to extend or move on from their drafted QBs, and how that relates to the Patriots and Mac Jones (42:30). Finally, Brian goes over Patrice Bergeron’s sterling career, and why he decided to hang ’em up (1:14:20). 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 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 Forsberg Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices