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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Sep 21, 2022 · 36 min
Alex Cora on the 2022 Red Sox, Moving on From Plawecki, and What the Future Holds for Bogaerts and Devers
0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, and other promising Red Sox prospects, as well as veterans like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. 32:20 - Brian previews tomorrow’s episode on the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Ravens. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Alex Cora Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 · 53 min
Ted Johnson on Why the Pats Don't Play Their Best Players. Plus, Chara Retires a Bruin
0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths. 15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengths and weaknesses as a coach, the 2001-02 Patriots Super Bowl run, and more. 41:30 - BRUINS: After it was announced today that Zdeno Chara is signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bruin, Brian reflects back on the defensemen’s career as well as where the 2010s Bruins rank in NHL and Boston history.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
Sep 19, 2022 · 50 min
Pats Win, But Do We Have a Mac Problem?
0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more. 17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game. 38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and signs that the players aren’t happy with Chaim Bloom. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022 · 55 min
The Pressure Is on Matt Patricia in Week 2
(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the years, and more. (43:20) – PATRIOTS: Brian shares his bet of the week, and takes a listener call about Mac Jones’s arm strength. (46:20) – RED SOX: Brian discusses Brian Bello’s start last night against the Yankees, and how he stacks up against other former Red Sox pitching prospects.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Fillipponi Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and James McClellan Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022 · 58 min
James White on Matt Patricia Calling Plays, Plus Bourne in Trouble and Bogaerts's Future
(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense. (44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts's uncertain future with the team. (51:34)-CALLERS: Callers talk about the Pats. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022 · 50 min
Pats Lose in Miami. Are All of Our Offseason Fears Real?
(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. NOTE: Khari joined immediately after the game, before the news of Mac Jones’s injury. (36:48) - PATRIOTS: Why everyone is going to have to get used to hearing broadcast teams like Greg Gumbel and Adam Archuleta in this new era of Pats football. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Khari Thompson Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022 · 37 min
Ryen Russillo on How the Celtics Stack Up in the East After the Gallo Injury
(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in the East. (21:52): PATRIOTS - Things to look out for during Week 1. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ryen Russillo Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2022 · 29 min
Bill Simmons’s Outlook on the Patriots' Season
Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they have for the team heading into the season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Biggest Patriots Season Opener in the Belichick Era. Plus, John Jastremski on Tua vs. Mac.
0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Ringer’s John Jastremski, host of ‘New York, New York’ and Miami Dolphins super fan, joins the show to discuss the Week 1 matchup between the Pats and Dolphins, Tua vs. Mac, and a look at the state of New York sports. 50:02 — RED SOX: Kiké Hernandez re-signs and mentions a promise from Chaim Bloom. 52:05 — CALLERS: Callers talk about the Celtics and Patriots. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2022 · 48 min
How Mac Makes a Big Leap This Season With Andrew Callahan, Plus Brady History Repeating, and Melo to the Celtics?
(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real weapons around him? (16:40) - PATRIOTS: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show to discuss the offensive struggles, why Bill Belichick didn’t go after an offensive coordinator after Josh McDaniels left, why the Dolphins are a terrible matchup for the Pats, and more. (37:07) - RED SOX: Two reasons to keep watching Red Sox baseball: Triston Casas and Brayan Bello. (40:06) - CELTICS: Now that Danilo Gallinari is out with an ACL tear, Brian makes his case for Carmelo Anthony to join the team. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2022 · 54 min
Most Aggravating Boston Sports Stories Since 2017, Plus: Jonny Gomes on Why Sox Have To Keep Bogaerts
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure in the Celtics’ front office. Plus: how does the Jazz and Cavaliers affect Boston and the Eastern Conference? (16:15) - RED SOX: Jonny Gomes stops by to discuss his time on the Red Sox, why the Sox must keep Xander Bogaerts, and much more. (37:20) - The ten most aggravating Boston sports events since 2017. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Jonny Gomes Associate Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Mike Wargon Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022 · 54 min
Rating Every Position Group on the Patriots Roster With Doug Kyed, Plus Bloom and Cora Are Back Next Year
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: The Pats look primed to be competitive this season, but is their 2021 spending going to come back to bite them? (18:00) - PATRIOTS: PFF’s Doug Kyed on surprise roster cuts and evaluating the Pats roster. (38:00) - RED SOX: Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora are reportedly expected to return next season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2022 · 53 min
Are the Patriots Failing Mac Jones (And Themselves)? Plus, Khari Thompson on Why Matt Patricia Is the Least of Their Worries.
(00:48) - PATRIOTS: Can the Pats maximize their time while Mac Jones is on his rookie contract? Also, where do the Pats rank among teams with QBs on rookie deals? (19:51) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Pats' offensive line struggles, Mac Jones’s preseason performance, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (44:28) - CELTICS: One of the newest Celtics, Danilo Gallinari, avoided major injury in a scary incident over the weekend. Gallo's offensive skill set will bring exactly what the team desperately needs. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Khari Thompson Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27, 2022 · 26 min
The Patriots Biggest Issue and Other Preseason Takeaways
BONUS POD! Brain recaps the Patriots final preseason game and grades Mac Jones’s performance before diving into his biggest preseason takeaways. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2022 · 56 min
How Much Will the Patriots Miss Josh McDaniels? Plus, Kevin O’Connor on Next Steps for Tatum and Brown
(0:31)-PATRIOTS: Will the Patriots miss Josh McDaniels? Some potential changes to the scheme that could improve the offense. (23:18)-CELTICS: Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss the Durant-to-the-Celtics saga being over, next steps in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's development, who’s the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and more. (44:20)-PATRIOTS: Did Belichick make the right decision for the organization by not bringing back Brady? (46:53)- CALLS: Callers talk Sox and Brady. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022 · 50 min
The Red Sox Get Blown Out, Tatum for MVP, and Tom E. Curran Talks Pats Offense and Brady
(1:07)-RED SOX: The Red Sox get embarrassed at home by the Blue Jays. (19:05)-PATRIOTS: NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins the show to talk about the Pats receiving corps, Matt Patricia calling plays, Tom Brady, and more. (39:08)-CELTICS: Brian explains why Jayson Tatum is a good bet for MVP next season. (41:59)-CALLS: Callers talk Sox and Celtics. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tom E. Curran Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022 · 56 min
Sox Didn’t Prioritize Winning, Pats Questions, and Brady Nearly a Raider? Plus, the Globe’s Chad Finn
(1:42)–RED SOX: The Red Sox lose their series against the Orioles. Chaim Bloom failed this year’s Red Sox team. (25:02)-CHAD FINN: The Boston Globe's Chad Finn joins the show to talk more on the Red Sox's woes and who they want to see calling Sox games next season. (41:59)-PATRIOTS: Tyquan Thornton’s injury, Kendrick Bourne’s eventful training camp, what we want to see from Mac Jones in Year 2, and Tom Brady was almost a Raider? We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices