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 31, 2022 · 53 min
Pats Win but It Is Officially Time to Be Worried About Mac, With James White
(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots running back James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s pass-catching abilities, Zach Wilson’s decision-making, and more. (38:30) Finally, Brian takes a few listener calls and talks about the Celtics’ win over the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2022 · 55 min
Will 2021 Mac Jones Show Up on Sunday? Plus, John Jastremski on Pats vs. Jets and an Increasingly Miserable Tom Brady
(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies. (18:30) Next, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Jets game, the demise of the Yankees' season, and whether the Jets are for real. (36:00) Finally, Brian discusses the Bruins’ hot start, Tom Brady’s woes, and takes a few listener calls. 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
Oct 26, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Mac Is Back, More Odd Pats Press Conferences, and Eddie House on the Cs
Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had this week, and how they compare to other infamous media moments from the Belichick era (23:30). Then he chats with NBC Sports Boston analyst and former Celtics guard Eddie House about the ’08 championship team, his thoughts on the current team, and more (45:30). Brian wraps up with some listener calls, and a couple thoughts on the Red Sox’s offseason. 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
Oct 25, 2022 · 1 hr
A Bad Night at Gillette as Questions Loom over the Pats QBs
(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe. (22:00) He discusses the loss and the QB controversy further with former Patriots running back James White. (43:00) Brian ends with a few listener calls on the Pats game and his thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Bulls. 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
Oct 21, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
The Pressure Is on Mac Jones. Plus, Jason Goff on Patriots vs. Bears.
(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the Patriots’ offensive game plan. (20:30) Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Jason Goff about the upcoming Bears vs. Patriots game, Justin Fields’s disappointing sophomore season, the Bulls’ potential this year, and more. (51:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call and a few thoughts on the upcoming Celtics schedule. 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
Oct 19, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Are Tatum and Brown the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Nora Princiotti on Mac vs. Zappe
(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. (29:30) Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ season, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, Tom Brady’s bizarre season, and more. (52:00) Finally, Brian takes a listener call about the Patriots. 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
Oct 16, 2022 · 59 min
Bailey Zappe Carries the Suddenly Dangerous Patriots With James White, Plus Celtics Season Over/Unders
(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White about the game, QB Bailey Zappe’s impressive performance, some fun Bill Belichick stories, and more (18:00). Then, Brian takes a crack at some Celtics season over/unders (38:00). 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
Oct 14, 2022 · 57 min
The Patriots' Five Most Interesting Story Lines, Plus Pats vs. Browns Preview With Jonathan Peterlin
(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before previewing the upcoming Patriots–Browns game with Jonathan Peterlin of The Fan in Cleveland (18:00). Brian ends by answering some Patriots-related listener calls, and then recaps the Bruins' opening win on Wednesday night (42:30). 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
Oct 13, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon
Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:30). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (59:00). 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
Oct 11, 2022 · 58 min
Zappe vs. Mac, and Are the Pats Good at Drafting Again? Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the B’s upcoming season.
(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ upcoming season. They discuss the B’s new head coach Jim Montgomery, the team’s aging core of veterans, the goalie competition, and more. (45:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call about the free-agent pitcher that the Red Sox should target and shares a couple thoughts on the Sox and Celtics. 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
Oct 9, 2022 · 54 min
Should Mac Be Worried About Zappe? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Pats’ Dominant D and Running Game
0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions. 17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, and they talk about Bailey Zappe’s first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s big day, the Patriots' dominant defensive effort, and more. 38:30 - Brian answers listener calls about the Patriots game, as well as the Red Sox’s offseason pitching needs. Plus, he touches upon Antonio Brown’s recent bizarre social media posts. 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
Oct 6, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
The Five Ingredients Needed for a Pats Win on Sunday. Plus, the Lions Play-by-Play Voice Dan Miller on Matt Patricia and the Lions’ Season.
0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday. 21:30 - Brian talks to Lions radio announcer Dan Miller about the Patriots vs. Lions game, Matt Patricia’s tenure in Detroit, the Lions’ first-ranked offense, and more. 42:30 - Brian answers a listener voicemail about the sad end to the Red Sox season and talks about Xander Bogaerts’s future, as well as Malcolm Brogden’s play so far in the Celtics’ preseason games. 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
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Sean Grande Previews the Celtics' Season, Plus Western Kentucky's Tyson Helton on Bailey Zappe
0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to know Kevin Garnett in Minnesota and Boston, and more. 38:45 - Brian is joined by Western Kentucky football coach Tyson Helton to talk about his former quarterback Bailey Zappe, who is now in line to start for the Patriots. 52:00 - Brian unveils his “Fast Five” Boston storylines that cover recent Patriots acquisition Jamie Collins, Tom Brady’s off-field woes, the Red Sox’s offseason needs, and more. 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
Oct 3, 2022 · 48 min
The Pats Lose, but Get a Moral Victory in Bailey Zappe’s Debut?
0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defense and special teams, the Patriots’ upcoming schedule, and more. 15:30 – Brian talks to James White about the game, the two-headed rushing attack of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, Bill Belichick’s fiery showing on the sidelines, how teams stay positive after a tough loss on the road, and more. 31:30 – Brian answers some listener calls on the Patriots game, touches upon the latest Ime Udoka news, and talks about Blake Griffin’s addition to the Celtics. 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
Sep 29, 2022 · 55 min
Andrew Callahan on Potential Challenges Facing the Patriots Without Mac Jones. Plus, James Jones Previews Pats vs. Packers.
0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five offensive weapons, and more. 26:30 - Brian breaks down the upcoming Patriots vs. Packers game with former Packers WR James Jones, and James shares his thoughts on the new-look Packers offense without Devante Adams, the Packers’ porous run defense, his top teams in the league, and more. 37:45 - Brian reveals his best Boston bet of the week, then shares a few thoughts on Red Sox rookie first baseman Triston Casas, and later touches on Jaylen Brown’s upcoming season. 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
Sep 27, 2022 · 50 min
Injury Could Determine Mac’s Future With the Pats, Plus Gary Washburn on Celtics Media Day
0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s development as a franchise QB. 20:00 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe about Celtics Media Day, the Ime Udoka ordeal, why the Celtics tabbed Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach, what it will take to resign Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more. 39:00 - CELTICS/PATRIOTS - Brian shares his thoughts on Robert Williams’s outlook this season and his long-term durability, and also talks about Kendrick Bourne's continued absence from the Patriots’ offense. 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
Sep 26, 2022 · 51 min
Mac Goes Down. Plus, James White on the Pats' Offense Finding a Rhythm.
0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the Pats’ WRs, and more. 18:20 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl Champion James White about the game, positive signs from the Patriots’ offense, the mistakes that may have cost the Patriots the win, Josh McDaniels poor start in Las Vegas, and more. 35:15 - PATRIOTS/CELTICS: Brian answers listener voicemails on the Patriots game, as well as the Ime Udoka scandal. 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
Sep 23, 2022 · 20 min
Reaction to the Celtics’ Press Conference
0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension. 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
Sep 23, 2022 · 49 min
Celtics Replace Ime Udoka, Plus Steven Ruiz on the Pats Making Mac Worse
0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach, how the Celtics will fare this season, and more. 15:20 - CELTICS - Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the Celtics, and how their bumpy offseason affects the overall Boston sports landscape. 22:20 - PATRIOTS - Brian talks to The Ringer's Steven Ruiz about Mac Jones’s worrisome sophomore season and who's to blame, the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Ravens, Tom Brady’s season in Tampa Bay, and whether anyone can stop the Bills. 43:40 - PATRIOTS - Brian shares his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week and looks ahead to Sunday’s Patriots recap episode with former running back James White. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Brian Robb & Steven Ruiz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022 · 24 min
Ime Udoka’s Reported Suspension and the Potential Fallout for the Celtics
00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member and what it means for the 2022-23 Celtics season. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jamie McClellen Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices