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 16, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Is This the Start of Drake Maye’s Breakout Season? With Mark Daniels.
Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s great game against the Dolphins and why he may be primed to go on a run against the Pats’ upcoming subpar opponents (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Pats’ win, the offensive line’s solid performance, why the defense has been slightly disappointing, and more (10:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats thoughts (56:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Drake Maye and the Pats Win in Miami, With James White. Plus, the Sox Avoid a Sweep.
Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' first win of the season and Drake Maye’s great game against Miami (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenation, the Pats’ kicking woes, and the state of the league in Week 2 (27:20). Brian then recaps the Red Sox–Yankees series, including a Sox win on Sunday night (52:50). Brian answers a call before he and Jamie offer up their last thoughts on the Sox and Pats (1:06:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Julian McWilliams on a Big Weekend Series Between the Sox and Yanks. Plus, a Must-Win for the Pats?
Brian opens by previewing the Patriots-Dolphins game and talking about how Drake Maye must improve his play and start winning these types of games (0:45). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the upcoming Yankees–Red Sox series, the Red Sox’s rookie starters, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, and the MVP of the Sox so far (8:00). Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season (1:03:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Julian McWilliams Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Unpacking the Pats' Loss to the Raiders With Andrew Callahan
Brian looks at the league’s promising young quarterbacks and discusses how their situations compare with Drake Maye’s (0:45). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about what went wrong for the Pats in their loss to the Raiders, the coaching mistakes, the nonexistent run game, Kayshon Boutte’s strong performance, and what they must do to win in Miami on Sunday (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Maye (59:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
A Rough Opener for the Pats
Brian recaps a disappointing Patriots loss to the Raiders, and the halftime adjustments that the Raiders made that won them the game. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about Drake Maye’s up-and-down performance, Will Campbell’s NFL debut, and some other notes from around the league. Brian ends with a listener call before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Pats. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Pats Raiders Preview With Jason Horowitz. Plus, Roman Anthony’s Injury.
Brian discusses the news that Roman Anthony will miss extended time with an oblique strain and the impact of his absence on the Sox (0:45). Then he chats with the voice of the Raiders, Jason Horowitz, about Pats-Raiders on Sunday, Brock Bowers’s greatness and how the Pats can slow him down, Ashton Jeanty vs. TreVeyon Henderson, Josh McDaniels facing off against his former team, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 1 and their Super Bowl picks (50:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Jason Horowitz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Pats Season Preview and Belichick’s Rough Debut With Doug Kyed
Brian recaps a wild Red Sox win on Tuesday, including an injury scare for Roman Anthony and another shaky start from Garrett Crochet (0:45). Then, he chats with Doug Kyed about the Pats, Christian Gonzalez’s availability for Sunday, Drake Maye’s running game, and Bill Belichick’s rough debut at UNC (20:35). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the upcoming NFL season (1:16:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 31, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Payton Tolle Makes His Debut, and the Sox Avoid the Sweep With Ian Cundall
Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about Payton Tolle’s electric start on Friday night, his meteoric rise through the minor leagues, Roman Anthony’s incredibly high ceiling, and the Red Sox’s World Series window (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie talk about Jarren Duran’s exciting play (1:02:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 29, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
The Case for the Pats Making the Playoffs With Chris Mason. Plus, the Sox Sweep the O’s.
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s sweep of the O’s, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some late-inning dramatic wins, and some great starts from Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito. He then makes his picks for the upcoming slate of college football games (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the reasons to be hopeful and also worried about the upcoming Patriots season and whether they will be good enough to make the playoffs (41:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on NCAA football (1:22:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Pats Playoff Chances With Tate Frazier. Plus, the Pats’ 53-Man Roster.
Brian discusses the Patriots' final 53-man roster, dives into some surprising players that made the roster, and takes a look back at a dreadful 2024 draft class (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the upcoming NFL season, the Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs, some of their favorite futures bets, and the NCAA football season (18:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots’ roster (1:02:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tate Frazier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
A Good Weekend for the Sox in the Bronx, With John Jastremski
Brian breaks down the Sox’s series win over the Yankees in New York, another pair of fabulous starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet, and some more big hits from Trevor Story (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the series, the Yankees’ player development problems, Aaron Boone’s job security, and the current temperature of the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry (28:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email before some loose Sox and Patriots thoughts (49:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 22, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Roman Introduces Himself to the Rivalry. Plus, the Five Most Important Patriots Players This Season.
Brian recaps an exciting Red Sox win over the Yankees (0:20) before chatting with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the game, Roman Anthony’s incredible season, the Red Sox’s chances of making the playoffs, and more (20:30). Then, Brian gives out his top five most important Patriots players this season (55:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, some recent comments from Bill Belichick, and the new Netflix Cowboys documentary series (1:14:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Pats Roster Projections With Chad Graff. Plus, Will Drake Maye Make the Year Two Leap?
Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, his 53-man roster projection for the Pats, which receivers are in and which are out, Drake Maye’s comfort with Josh McDaniels’s offense, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call on the Celtics and discuss the new docuseries 'America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' about the 1990s Cowboys (54:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 · 55 min
Did the Pats Find a Star Running Back. Plus, the Sox Can’t Sweep the Marlins.
Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts, including another standout performance from Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Marcelo Mayer’s worrisome injury history, the Celtics’ competition in the Eastern Conference next season, and more (0:20). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie assess the state of the Red Sox’s bullpen (37:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The State of the American League With Ben Lindbergh
Brian discusses Roman Anthony’s incredible rookie campaign and his meteoric rise within the Boston sports scene (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the Red Sox’s pitching rotation, their AL East rivals—the Blue Jays and the Yankees—and the top contenders in the American League (16:25). Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Anthony (1:03:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
NFL Futures with Will Hill. Plus, a Metric Man Breakdown of Garrett Crochet.
Brian breaks down what went wrong with Garrett Crochet’s start in the Red Sox’s loss to Houston on Monday night (0:25). Then, he chats with Fox Sports’ Will Hill about their favorite NFL futures, including the Patriots’ ceiling, some surprise teams, and contenders for the NFL’s top awards (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple more of their favorite NFL futures bets (1:00:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Will Hill Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
A Rough Weekend for the Sox in San Diego With Ian Cundall. Plus, the Pats Get Started.
Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss to the Padres on Sunday, some small mistakes that added up to cost the team two of three in San Diego, Kristian Campbell and Peyton Tolle’s progress in Worcester, and more (0:20). Then, Brian recaps the Patriots' first game of the preseason, including some standout plays from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (59:35). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (1:11:35). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 7, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
A Good Day for the Pats vs. the Commanders at Training Camp With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Roman Gets Paid.
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox and Roman Anthony have agreed to a major contract extension that will keep the rookie in Boston for years to come, and he examines other similar moves that Craig Breslow and the front office have made in recent years (0:20). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Commanders joint practices, DeMario Douglas’s strong camp, whether the offensive line will improve this season, TreVeyon Henderson’s explosiveness, and whether the defense can be a top-10 unit in the NFL (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with an email about some pitchers that the Sox let get away in recent years (1:09:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 6, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Sizing Up the AFC East With John Jastremski. Plus, the Sox Are a Wagon.
Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox’s seven-game win streak, including their first two games against the Royals, two great starts from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and Trevor Story’s offensive renaissance (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the AFC East, diving into which teams will be better than expected, which will be worse, and which will make the playoffs (37:35). Brian and Jamie end by looking at some promising Red Sox futures bets, including their chances of winning the AL East (1:09:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 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 3, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
The Sox Are Rolling After the Deadline, With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Boston superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Astros, and they give their thoughts on the Sox’s trade deadline (0:20). Then, Brian breaks down Lucas Giolito's and Walker Buehler’s starts in the series, Roman Anthony’s maturity at the plate, the pitch-tipping incident that cleared the benches on Saturday, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about Craig Breslow’s job performance and how far this team can go this season (45:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices