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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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  • Mar 12, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

    Pats Offseason Preview With Doug Kyed. Plus, Busy Weekend for the B’s and C’s.

    Brian starts off by recapping the Celtics’ win over the Hawks Saturday night, Tatum’s impressive shooting and playmaking, and a new effective rotation the team is using when Tatum is off the court. Plus, Brian discusses Chris Sale’s latest spring training outing, and the news that he won’t be the Opening Day starter (0:15). Then, he chats with A to Z Sports’ Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ offseason, how the team might replace Devin McCourty, and how they can address their offensive needs at wide receiver and offensive tackle (33:00). Finally, Brian breaks down the Bruins' two games against the Red Wings this weekend, which they split, before announcing the winner of his “I wish I could have bet on that” Boston sports bracket (1:10:00). 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 9, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Fort Myers Vibe Check With Julian McWilliams. Plus, the C’s Bounce Back.

    Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Trail Blazers Wednesday night—which broke a three-game losing streak—and takes a closer look at Jayson Tatum’s play lately (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the “vibes” at spring training, the Red Sox’s rotation, who might lead off for the club, Triston Casas’s ceiling, and more (25:45). Brian also takes a listener call, discusses the trade rumors of Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, and closes with the final round of the "I wish I could have bet on that" Boston sports bracket (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. 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 7, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

    Conor Ryan on the B’s Stretch Run. Plus, the C’s Lose on the Free Throw Line.

    Brian recaps another Celtics loss, this time to the Cavaliers. He goes over their poor 3-point shooting, Grant Williams’s struggles, and the team’s rebounding woes (0:30). Then, he chats Conor Ryan of Boston.com about the Bruins’ stretch run, the team’s new additions, the toughest playoff matchups for the B’s, and more (25:00). Brian ends with some mailbag questions, a couple Sox notes, and a segment of the “I wish I could have bet on that” bracket (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: Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    Celtics Lose to the Knicks Again! Plus, Zach Kram on Malcolm Brogdon and the Sox.

    Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Knicks in double overtime and tries to make sense of the team’s recent struggles (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about Malcolm Brogdon’s Sixth Man of the Year chances, Kram’s NBA Odds Generator, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (23:30). Brian ends with a couple Pats and Bruins nuggets, and continues his “I wish I could have bet on that” moments bracket (50:15). 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. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zach Kram Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 3, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min

    Sean Grande on the Celts … Plus, Pasta Gets Paid

    Sean Grande, the voice of the Boston Celtics, joins Brian to discuss the C’s rotation as the playoffs inch closer and closer. Who’s going to be in and who's going to be out of lineups during crunch time as the season winds down? Would the season be a failure if the Celtics don’t make it back to the finals? Plus, the Bruins sign David Pastrnak with a massive eight-year contract for $90 million, and continue their historic run. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti and Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min

    Jayson Tatum Is in a Funk. Plus, Chris Cotillo on Triston Casas’s Bizarre Pregame Routine.

    Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Knicks on Monday night and discusses Tatum’s slump post-All-Star break (0:15). Then, he chats with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com about his story detailing friction between Triston Casas and some of the veterans on the team, potential breakout players for the Sox, the makeup of the rotation and bullpen, and more (20:30). Brian ends with a couple of listener voicemails (1:00:15). 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. 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 26, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min

    Celtics Beat the Sixers in Prime Time … Again

    Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the 76ers Saturday night, Derrick White versus Marcus Smart in the starting lineup, and potential playoff seeding in the East (0:30). Then, he discusses the Red Sox’s start to spring training, the new MLB rules, and Rafael Devers’s MVP chances (24:00). Finally, Brian answers some mailbag questions on all four Boston teams (41:30). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 24, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min

    Pats Dynasty Draft With Nick “Fitzy” Stevens

    Brian recaps the Celtics’ overtime win in Indiana before breaking down the news that the Bruins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Capitols (0:30). Then, he is joined by WEEI’s Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and they discuss the Patriots’ offseason thus far (20:30). Later, they each draft their ultimate Patriots team by picking players from the dynasty years (53:00). 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: Nick “Fitzy” Stevens Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 22, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    Celtics First Half Grades with Brian Robb

    Brian is joined by Brian Robb of MassLive.com and they give out their first half grades for the Celtics roster (0:30). Afterwards, Brian discusses Tanner Houck and the Red Sox pitching staff before recapping the Bruins’ win over the Senators Monday night and previewing the NHL trade deadline (37:30). Brian ends by answering some mailbag questions on the Bruins and Celtics (51:40). 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: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 19, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

    Red Sox Season Preview with Steve Perrault

    Brian opens with some thoughts on the Mac Jones trade rumors before touching on the NBA dunk contest and grading Jaylen Brown’s season so far. He also discusses the Bruins’ winning streak and their historic pace (0:30). He then chats with Steve Perrault from the 'ITM Podcast' about the upcoming 2023 Red Sox season, and they project player over/under home run totals and rank the four Sox World Series teams (22:30) He ends by answering some listener voicemails (1:14:30). 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: Steve Perrault Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    Sam Pollard on Bill Russell’s Brilliance. Plus, Joe Mazzulla Gets Extended.

    Brian opens with the news of Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension, before giving out some individual first-half grades for the Celtics (0:15). Next, Brian chats with director Sam Pollard about his new Netflix documentary 'Bill Russell: Legend,' Russell’s revolutionary approach to defense, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain, his activism off the court, and more (26:00). Brian wraps up with a couple of mailbag questions (48:50). 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 Guest: Sam Pollard Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 15, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

    Drew Hanlen on Jayson Tatum’s Development

    Brian recaps the Celtics’ valiant effort in their overtime loss to the Bucks, how the C’s defended Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Derrick White’s impressive play lately. Brian also discusses the Bruins’ overtime win in Dallas (0:30). Then, he sits down with Jayson Tatum’s personal coach, Drew Hanlen, to discuss Tatum’s growth, Tatum’s relationship with Jaylen Brown, what it’s like when two of his clients go up against one another in the playoffs, and more (27:00). Brian ends with a few listener calls (53:30). 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: Drew Hanlen Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 12, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    Sean McDonough on the Bruins, Sox, and Memorable Calls From His Career.

    Brian chats with Sean McDonough about his new role as the voice of the NHL for ESPN and other big calls from throughout his career. They also talk about the Bruins’ season, the Red Sox, and the Big East’s glory days (0:30). Then, Brian answers some mailbag questions and recaps the Celtics’ win over the Grizzlies (49:00). 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: Sean McDonough Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 9, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    C’s Make a Move. Plus, Super Bowl Memories With James White.

    Brian breaks down the trade deadline moves around the NBA and how the Celtics fared this year compared with recent years. He also recaps the Celtics' win over the Sixers on Wednesday night (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about James’s greatest Super Bowl moments, Tom Brady’s retirement, and the upcoming Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl (34:30). Brian ends with his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week (1:08:30). 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: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    Celtics Trade Deadline Intel with Keith Smith

    Brian starts with Tom Brady’s interview with Bill Belichick and looks back at their relationship in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the upcoming NBA trade deadline, the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and other moves the Celtics may make (19:00). Finally, Brian takes a listener call, and gives out his top-five best trade deadline moves from the Boston teams (48:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Keith Smith Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 5, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

    Ted Johnson on Playing With Tom Brady

    Brian starts with some thoughts on the Celtics’ loss to the Suns on Friday night, what kind of player they might target at the trade deadline, and the Kyrie Irving trade (0:15). Later, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about Tom Brady’s retirement, special moments from their time together in New England, and the current team’s makeup (23:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls and discusses the latest Alex Cora news (59:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ted Johnson Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 2, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min

    Alex Cora on the MLB Offseason and the 2023 Red Sox

    Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the team's offseason moves, including Rafael Devers’s big contract extension, Xander Bogaerts’s departure, the revamped bullpen, and more. (0:30). Brian ends with some analysis of the Celtics and Bruins’ wins on Wednesday night (44:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Feb 1, 2023 · 49 min

    Instant Reaction Pod: Tom Brady Retires

    Brian reacts to the news that Tom Brady is calling it a career, and discusses his final years in Tampa Bay compared to the end of his time in New England. Then, he goes through his favorite Brady moments from his time with the Patriots before ranking his top five Boston athletes of the 21st century. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    Jaylen Brown Bounces Back, and Andrew Callahan on Patriots Dysfunction.

    Brian breaks down the thrilling Celtics overtime win over the Lakers, Jaylen Brown’s impressive performance down the stretch, and how the Celtics-Lakers rivalry compares to other notable Boston ones in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about his revealing article about the Patriots’ offensive dysfunction this past season and how the team fixes its issues going forward (27:20). Finally, Brian takes a call and offers up a few optimistic notes on the Red Sox (56:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jan 27, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    C’s and B’s Both Lose, and Eric Edholm on Pats' Needs in the Draft

    Brian breaks down the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Knicks, Jaylen Brown’s subpar game, and another lackluster third quarter from the Celtics (0:30). Then, he chats with NFL.com’s Eric Edholm about the recent ‘Boston Herald’ article detailing the Patriots' dysfunction this past season, Mac Jones’s potential going into year three of his career, areas of need for the Pats in the draft, and more (23:00). Finally, Brian takes a call about the Sox and recaps the Bruins’ loss in Tampa (50:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Eric Edholm Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices