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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Apr 28, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Celtics Move On, and the Pats Get a Steal at 17 With Nora Princiotti. Plus, Matt Porter on Bruins-Panthers.
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ Game 6 win in Atlanta, which sends them through to the next round of the playoffs (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ first-round draft pick, cornerback Christian Gonzalez (35:30). Finally, The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter joins the podcast to talk about the Bruins-Panthers series with Game 6 coming up on Friday (45:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Nora Princiotti and Matt Porter Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
An Epic Celtics Collapse With Michael Pina. Plus, Khari Thompson on What the Pats Should Do at 14.
Brian and The Ringer’s Michael Pina react to a stunning Celtics loss to the Hawks and discuss what exactly went wrong (0:30). Then, Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson joins Brian to preview Round 1 of the NFL draft and discuss what the Patriots might do with the 14th pick (28:30). Brian ends with a preview of Game 5 of the Bruins-Panthers series and does a Metric Man breakdown of Chris Sale's and Garrett Whitlock’s recent starts (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. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Michael Pina and Khari Thompson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Drew Bledsoe on His Pats Career and the Kraft-Belichick Relationship. Plus, a Boston Trifecta as the C's, B’s, and Sox All Win!
Brian talks about the Celtics’ solid win in Atlanta, the team’s increased physicality, and Jaylen Brown ditching the mask and having a big game (0:30). Then, Brian chats with Patriots Hall of Famer Drew Bledsoe on life after football, his Patriots career, Mac Jones’s potential, Kraft and Belichick’s relationship, and more (24:30). Brian ends by recapping the Bruins' Game 4 win over the Panthers, as well as the Red Sox’s series win in Milwaukee (52:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Drew Bledsoe Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2023 · 57 min
The Celtics Lay an Egg, and The B’s Bounce Back in Florida.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss in Atlanta, their poor team defense, Jaylen Brown’s disappointing performance, and more (0:30). Then, he reacts to the news that Ime Udoka is the front runner for the Toronto head coaching job, and how that might affect Jaylen’s future (24:40). Brian ends with some listener calls, before discussing the Bruins’ impressive game 3 win in Florida and Patrice Bergeron’s nagging injury (35:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
C’s Take a Commanding 2-0 Lead. Plus, Conor Ryan on the Bruins’ Game 1 Win and the Rest of the Series.
Brian reacts to another dominant Celtics win over the Hawks and discusses Derrick White’s great game, Trae Young’s struggles, and Jaylen Brown’s hand (0:15). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the Bruins' Game 1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night before looking ahead to the rest of the series (37:30). Brian ends with his Boston Bet of the Week before sharing a quick personal note about a friend of the podcast, Doug Kyed (1:08:45). The GoFundMe link for Doug Kyed’s daughter, Hallie, can be found here: https://gofund.me/1a3dd30a 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Bill Simmons on the Celtics’ Game One Win. Plus, Liam McHugh Previews Bruins-Panthers.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins Brian to break down the Celtics’ game one win over Hawks, and afterwards, they talk about the Sox, Bruins, and even a little Pats! (0:30) Then, TNT’s Liam McHugh and Brian preview the upcoming Bruins-Panthers playoff series, and look back at the Bruins' truly remarkable regular season (37:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons and Liam McHugh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Celtics-Hawks Playoff Preview With Zach Klein. Plus, Sale and the Sox Get Embarrassed at the Trop.
Brian offers up his Starting Five reasons that he is optimistic about the Celtics’ playoff run (0:30). Then, he chats with WSB-TV Atlanta’s Zach Klein about the upcoming Celtics-Hawks playoff series, Trae Young's career, how the Hawks plan to defend Tatum and Brown, Al Horford’s return to Atlanta, revisiting the Patriots-Falcons Super Bowl, and more (25:30). Finally, Brian answers some mailbag questions and breaks down another dismal start from Chris Sale in Tampa (55:40). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zach Klein Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
Patriots Position Grades Heading Into the Draft With Zack Cox. Plus, the C’s Catch a Break!
Brian reacts to the Hawks’ upset win in the play-in game in Miami, which sets up a favorable Celtics-Hawks first-round matchup (0:30). Then, he chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the state of the Pats roster, and they give out grades for each position group (13:00). Brian also takes some listener voicemails before talking about the Bruins setting the regular-season points record and the Red Sox–Rays game, which was a disappointing start to the Red Sox’s series (56:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Celtics Pressure Meter Heading Into the Playoffs, the Bruins Make History, and Adam Duvall Goes Down
Brian looks back at the Bruins’ historic season as they win a record-setting 63rd game (0:15). Then, he looks at the three Celtics figures with the most pressure on them heading into the postseason, and debates who will have the best postseason: Derrick White, Marcus Smart, or Malcolm Brogdon (13:45). Finally, Brian answers a listener call, breaks down the Sox’s series sweep in Detroit, and discusses the Adam Duvall injury news (42:20). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Four Reasons the Celts Can Win the Title With Tom Giles. Plus, Recapping the First Week of the Sox With Steve Perrault.
Brian shares his four reasons that the Celtics can win the title with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles, and they also discuss the Patriots’ QB drama (0:30). Next, Brian chats with ITM’s Steve Perrault about Week 1 of the Red Sox’s season, Chris Sale’s up-and-down start against the Tigers, Raffy Devers and Adam Duvall’s hot starts, and more (38:30). Finally, Brian answers a couple mailbag questions (1:20:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tom Giles and Steve Perrault Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Are the Pats Shopping Mac? Plus, Celtics Look Comfortable Against the Sixers, and Andrew Raycroft on the Bs.
Brian recaps the Celtics loss in Philly Tuesday night, but explains why he isn’t that worried about a potential Celtics-Sixers playoff matchup (0:30). Then, Brian discusses recent Mac Jones rumors, as well as the dysfunction surrounding the QB and the Pats (24:40). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Andrew Raycroft about the B’s historic season, Bergeron’s legacy, and the Stanley Cup playoffs (43:15). Brian ends with some thoughts on another Sox loss to the Pirates (1:17:45). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Raycroft Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
The Celtics Own the Bucks With Michael Pina. Plus, Where The 2022-23 Bruins rank in Boston Sports History.
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the recent Celtics-Bucks game, how the two teams match up, whether or not the Celtics are better off as the 2-seed, and more (0:30). Then, he recaps the Red Sox’s first series against the Orioles, Adam Duvall’s hot start, the team’s shaky pitching, and what's up with Chris Sale (27:45). Finally, with the Bruins winning their 60th game on Sunday, Brian assesses where the team ranks amongst the best recent Boston sports teams (56:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
The Celtics’ Five Advantages Over the Bucks. Plus, Sox Come Up Short on Opening Day.
Brian lays out the five advantages the Celtics have over the Bucks following their 41-point blowout win in Milwaukee on Thursday night (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Red Sox’s Opening Day loss to the Orioles, the team’s poor pitching, and Masataka Yoshida’s impressive debut, and later looks ahead to Chris Sale’s start on Saturday (34:30). Finally, Brian takes a couple voicemails—and the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy! (1:07:00) 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. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Nora Princiotti on Lamar to the Pats. Plus, the Celtics’ Unconventional Path to a Title.
Brian goes over a disappointing Celtics loss in Washington before sharing some thoughts on this team’s unusual place among title winners in recent NBA history in terms of its homegrown core (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, the Lamar Jackson buzz, Robert Kraft’s relationship with Bill Belichick, and more (31:30). Brian ends by answering some mailbag questions, recapping the Bruins’ loss to the Predators, and looking forward to Opening Day (1:01:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
Sox Season Predictions With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Jaylen Brown Looking Like a Young D Wade.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Spurs, which included another incredible game from Jaylen Brown, and he also takes stock of Derrick White’s Celtics tenure thus far (0:30). Then, Brian previews the Red Sox’s season with The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken, and they offer up some fun predictions for this year (21:45). Brian ends with a couple listener calls and recaps the Bruins’ shoot-out win in Carolina (1:15:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tyler Milliken Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Chad Finn on the WEEI Controversy, and Pete Abraham on Yoshida Hype. Plus, All In on Lamar Jackson!
Brian kicks off the pod by explaining why the Pats should sign Lamar Jackson (0:30). He then discusses the latest controversy at WEEI with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn. They also touch on Tom Brady’s media future and Chad’s new book, ‘The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters’ (12:00). Brian also chats with the Globe’s Pete Abraham about the World Baseball Classic and Masataka Yoshida’s strong tournament, some of the other new faces on the Red Sox, and what to expect from the Red Sox pitching staff (39:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Chad Finn and Pete Abraham Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Celtics Blow Out the Kings. Plus, Brian Robb on Jaylen Brown, and Eric Edholm on the Pats’ Draft Targets.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win in Sacramento and shares some thoughts on the World Baseball Classic (0:30). Then, he chats with MassLive.com’s Brian Robb about the latest Jaylen Brown news, the odds that he’ll stay with the Celtics, and some hypothetical trades if he decides not to (24:00). Finally, NFL Media’s Eric Edholm joins the show to discuss the Patriots’ roster needs, and who the team might target in the draft (58:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb and Eric Edholm Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2023 · 59 min
Justin Verrier on the Struggling Celtics. Plus, the Sox’s Underrated Signing.
The Ringer’s Justin Verrier joins the show to discuss the slumping Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s ongoing shooting woes and what may be causing them, Jaylen Brown’s chances of making an All-NBA team, how the Celtics stack up against some of the other Eastern Conference contenders, and more (0:15). Next, Brian looks at new Pats TE Mike Gesicki and then does a deep dive into the numbers on new Red Sox OF Adam Duvall and the revamped outfield overall (30:00). Finally, Brian recaps the Bruins' dismantling of the Sabres on Sunday and talks about Patrice Bergeron’s Boston legacy (44:00). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Justin Verrier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Andrew Callahan on JuJu vs. Jakobi. Plus, Is Jaylen Brown Playing the Best Basketball of His Career?
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night as well as Jayson Tatum’s continuing struggles and Jaylen Brown’s stellar play (0:30). He then chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ free agency moves, their signing of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster over Jakobi Meyers, what more needs to be done to improve the team, a very strong AFC East, and more (23:00). Afterward, Brian takes a few mailbag questions and ends with a couple of Sox pitching notes and his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week (1:02:30). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Michael Pina on Whether We Should Be Worried About the C’s. Plus, Jakobi Meyers Signs With Vegas.
Brian opens with the news that Jakobi Meyers is leaving the Pats for the Raiders and other updates from NFL free agency (0:30). Then, The Ringer’s Michael Pina stops by to discuss the Celtics’ befuddling loss to the lowly Rockets, Marcus Smart’s shaky play, Robert Williams’s impact on the team, and more (11:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Rob Bradford about his new book with former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, 'A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime,' and they also discuss the upcoming Red Sox season (47:50). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Michael Pina and Rob Bradford Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices