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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
by 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.
Episodes
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Pats-Bears Preview With Danny Parkins. Plus, a Familiar Loss for the Celtics.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ disappointing loss to the Pistons to start the season, including a great first game for Paul George but also an all-too-familiar second-half collapse (0:00). Then, he chats with Fox Sports’ Danny Parkins about the upcoming Patriots-Bears game, Drake Maye vs. Caleb...
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The Pats Beat the Jets, but the Injuries Are Mounting
Brian recaps an ugly Patriots win over the Jets where A.J. Brown looked rusty and the injuries continued to mount, especially along the offensive line (0:00). Then, he gets ready for the Celtics’ season opener on Tuesday, discusses Jayson Tatum’s MVP odds, and recaps a great West Coast road trip...
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Pats-Jets Preview With Jake Asman
Brian discusses the Celtics’ preseason so far, and why a fresh start after the Jaylen Brown drama could be a good thing for this team, before talking about how Drake Maye can get back into the MVP conversation (0:00). Then, he chats with Jake Asman about the Patriots-Jets game, Aaron Glenn’s…
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Celts Season Preview With Bobby Manning
Brian does a deeper dive into Drake Maye’s incredible game against the Raiders, and why the Pats offense could go on a tear after a tough start to the season (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics, early impressions of Paul George, Hugo Gonzalez, and Baylor...
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Drake Puts On a Show, and the Pats Win, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots' blowout win over the Raiders, Drake Maye’s best game of the season, before he shares some takeaways on the Celtics and Bruins (0:00). Then, he talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake’s best throws, a solid performance from the offensive...
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Pats-Raiders Preview With Jason Horowitz
Brian opens by assessing the Patriots after four games, comparing their 2-2 record to other notable Pats teams from years past (0:00). He then chats with Raiders radio play-by-play announcer Jason Horowitz about the Pats-Raiders game, Kirk Cousins's rejuvenation, how best to cover Brock Bowers,...
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Are Drake and the Pats Back on Track? With Doug Kyed.
Brian reacts to the Red Sox’s end-of-the-year press conference and talks about why he’s not very optimistic about the team’s future under the current regime (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Pats’ big win over the Bills on Sunday, Romeo Doubs's growing…
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Drake Looks Like Drake Again, With James White
Brian recaps the Patriots’ stunning upset win over the Bills and a great game from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake’s big day, containing Josh Allen and the Bills’ passing attack, Efton Chism III’s incredible catch, and more...
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Pats-Bills Preview With Andrew Callahan. Plus, the Hangover From the Sox Loss.
Brian looks at the fallout after the Red Sox’s ugly playoff exit in the Bronx, including some eyebrow-raising postgame comments from some of the team’s veteran players (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Bills game, their level of concern for Drake...
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An Embarrassing Night for Chad Tracy and the Sox
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s ugly loss to the Yankees that ends their season, including some more extremely questionable decisions by Sox manager Chad Tracy (0:00). Then, Brian digs a bit deeper into the team's roster flaws, why they’ve been able to produce enough offense in the postseason, and…
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Cam Schlittler Mows Down the Sox, and the Yankees Take Game 1, With Ian Cundall
Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s blowout loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the MLB wild-card round. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant performance, some questionable decisions by Chad Tracy, how the Sox can bounce back in Game 2, and more (0:00). Then, Brian...
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A Terrible Day for the Pats, With James White. Plus, a Lookahead to the Red Sox-Yankees Series.
Brian breaks down why things have gone so terribly wrong for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense following their blowout loss to the Jaguars (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, why Maye is turning the ball over so much, the Pats’ ineffectual ground...
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Patriots-Jaguars Preview. Plus, Early Celtics Predictions With Zack Cox.
Brian opens by explaining why the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Jaguars could be the perfect matchup for Drake Maye to break out of his slump (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about how the running game will fare without Michael Onwenu, how the Pats secondary will...
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A Look Back at the Last Two Pats Games With Chris Mason. Plus, Breslow and Tracy Get Deals
Brian opens by assessing the Red Sox season, whether they have what it takes to make a playoff run, and why the Sox decided to extend Chad Tracy and Craig Breslow now (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the Patriots first two games, what is up with Drake Maye, how the Pats...
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Pats Win Their Home Opener, With James White
Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s slow start to the season, and why the Patriots offense hasn’t been nearly as productive as last year (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ win over the Steelers, the defense’s impressive performance, how the...
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Patriots-Steelers Preview With Andrew Fillipponi
Brian opens by comparing Mike Vrabel’s coaching style to the NFL’s other top young coaches (0:00). Then, he chats with The Fan’s Andrew Fillipponi about the Pats-Steelers game, Aaron Rodgers’s second year as the Steelers QB, the beginning of the Mike McCarthy era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats…
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How Do the Patriots and Drake Get Right For Week 2 With Chad Graff.
Brian opens by looking at how the Patriots can weather the AJ Brown injury, and which young players need to step up in his absence (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Pats’ rushing attack with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, how the pass rush fared against...
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The Sox Starters Dominate The Royals With Ian Cundall. Plus, Life Without AJ Brown
Brian discusses the Patriots’ wide receiver depth following the news that AJ Brown is heading to IR and who needs to step up the most to fill the void (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Royals series, Payton Tolle’s terrific rookie season, which pitchers...
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Drake and the Pats Lose an Ugly One in Seattle, With James White
Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s terrible game in Seattle and whether there are serious concerns about him and the Patriots offense going forward (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ loss, the A.J. Brown injury, how the defense fared…
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Pats-Seahawks Preview With Steve Muench
Brian discusses cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s new contract extension, why it took so long, and where that leaves the team entering the season. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots-Seahawks game on Wednesday night and how the Pats offense can move the ball against the...
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Sox Sweep the O’s. Plus, a Look Ahead to the Pats-Seahawks Super Bowl Rematch.
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s four-game sweep in Baltimore over the weekend, including a superb start from Payton Tolle on Sunday (0:00). Then, he goes over some Sunday Thoughts, including how A.J. Brown’s presence will raise Drake Maye’s game and the ramifications of the Patriots-Seahawks Super…
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Biggest Pats Questions With Sheil Kapadia
Brian discusses the Red Sox’s recent skid, their injury-depleted pitching staff, and Roman Anthony’s solid return (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia about the Patriots' upcoming season, how Drake Maye can improve in year three, how good A.J. Brown can be for the team, and…
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Pats Season Preview With Mark Daniels
Brian opens by digging into the high expectations around Drake Maye and just how much he had to carry the Patriots last year, compared to other notable young QBs in recent years (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Pats, their thin depth at edge, whether their offensive...
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A Rough Weekend for the Sox in the Bronx With Chris Hatfield.
Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Chris Hatfield about the Red Sox-Yankees series, the Sox’s quiet bats, what is up with Willson Contreras, and what we can expect from Roman Anthony and Trevor Story now that they’re back with the team (0:00). Then, Brian discusses UNC and Bill Belichick’s win over...
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The Top 10 Boston Athletes
Brian opens by recapping the Red Sox-Marlins series, including a couple exciting wins before a disappointing loss. The Red Sox head to the Bronx next for a pivotal four-game series against the Yankees (0:00). Then Brian unveils his list of the top 10 Boston athletes, along with some honorable...
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Breaking Down the Kayshon Boutte Trade With Doug Kyed
Brian opens by discussing Eliot Wolf’s press conference, including Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations and the Kayshon Boutte trade. He then talks about some interesting comments from Jayson Tatum’s camp and Payton Pritchard (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about…
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The Sox Sweep Raffy and the Giants, With Kevin Hench
Brian discusses the Patriots’ preseason game against the Eagles on Saturday night and some surprising comments from Mike Vrabel after the game about the team’s lack of depth (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Giants over the weekend,...
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Previewing the Sox’s Stretch Run With Chris Cotillo
Brian opens by sharing his approval ratings of the four Boston coaches for the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the recent drama between the fans at Fenway and Willson Contreras, Garrett Crochet’s rehab progress, what to do with...
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Three Pats Takes With Nick "Fitzy" Stevens
Brian opens with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseason and why the team ultimately decided to split up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (0:00). Then, he chats with Nick "Fitzy" Stevens about the Pats, and they each share three predictions for the upcoming season about players who could make the…
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Patriots Predictions, Celtics Role Players, and Are the Sox in Trouble?
Brian Barrett opens the pod with Patriots talk before handing out some predictions. Will Drake Maye regress coming off a Super Bowl run? How soon can the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez resolve his contract extension issue? Will Derrick White have a bounce-back season for the C’s? Plus, are the…
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Reacting to the Celtics Schedule With Evan Valenti. Plus, the Sox Avoid a Sweep.
Brian Barrett kicks off the podcast by breaking down how the Red Sox avoided a sweep and the biggest takeaways from the series. Then, he gets into the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation. Plus, Evan Valenti of CLNS Media joins the pod to react to the Celtics schedule and go over...
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Pats Predictions With Tate Frazier. Plus, the Sox Lose Their Fourth Straight.
Brian discusses the Red Sox’s four-game skid as well as Adley Rutschman’s Sox debut behind the plate (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the Patriots' upcoming season, what to expect from Drake Maye, some of their favorite futures bets for the Pats and the rest of the...
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A Rare Series Loss for the Sox, With Ian Cundall
Brian opens by discussing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s relationship, Christian Gonzalez’s impact on the Patriots defense, and Adam Vinatieri’s eyebrow-raising Hall of Fame speech (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s series loss to the A’s, breaking a...
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How Craig Breslow and the Sox Turned Their Season Around With Tyler Milliken
Brian examines some developments out of Pats training camp, including Kayshon Boutte’s value to the offense and what to expect from rookie tight end Eli Raridon (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Section 10’s Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox’s hot streak, Craig Breslow’s trade deadline acquisitions,...
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The Sox Make a Splash at the Deadline
Brian discusses the moves that Craig Breslow and the Red Sox made at the trade deadline—including the major package they put together for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman and the trade for Giants reliever Erik Miller that sent Marcelo Mayer away (0:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final…
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Sox Sweep the Dodgers. Plus, Getting Ready for the Trade Deadline With Chad Finn.
Brian starts by discussing some new things the Patriots offense is trying out this year at training camp (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Dodgers this weekend and some hitters the team might target before the trade deadline on Monday…
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Summer Boston Sports Questions With Joe Murray
Brian opens by looking at the best QB and front office combinations in the NFL and what NBA stars the Celtics could target to improve their team (0:00). Then, he goes over some Boston sports questions with 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray. They talk about which Pats running back will have the…
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What to Expect from the Pats’ Rookies and Sophomores, With Eric Edholm. Plus, an Injury for the Sox.
Brian recaps the first two games of the Red Sox-A’s series and then reacts to the news that the Red Sox’s brand new infielder, Curtis Mead, is headed to the IL with a fractured wrist after less than one full game with the club (0:00). Then, he chats with Yahoo Sports’ Eric Edholm about the…
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Jaylen Teams Up With LeBron , With Bobby Manning. Plus, the Sox Make a Trade!
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s trade that sends rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the news that LeBron James is heading to Philly to join forces with Jaylen Brown, before they look at the...
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Patriots Training Camp Preview With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots as they open up training camp this weekend, their most anticipated games on the schedule, whether Drake Maye is overrated or underrated heading into his third season, the offensive ceiling for this team, and more (0:00).…
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The Sox Make History Before the Streak Comes to an End, With Kevin Hench
Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s incredible 15-game win streak—which came to an end Wednesday night—and the top reasons for the Sox’s great run (0:00). Then, Brian looks at a few bats the Red Sox could target at the trade deadline and touches on Christian...
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The Sox Win 13 in a Row!
Brian discusses the Red Sox’s sweep of the Rays coming out of the All-Star break, which extends their winning streak to 13 games in a row (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the World Cup final and the tournament overall before returning to the Sox’s amazing and improbable winning streak...
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Pats Training Camp Story Lines With Chad Graff.
Brian opens by looking at some of the young superstars around MLB and how the Red Sox can find one of their own, either internally or through an acquisition (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots as they get set to start training camp next week, how Drake Maye…
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Red Sox Awards at the All-Star Break With Ian Cundall
Brian opens by looking at Drake Maye’s upcoming season. Can Maye live up to expectations, and where does he rank on pundits’ lists (0:00)? Then, Brian and Baseball America’s Ian Cundall give out some awards for the Red Sox at the All-Star Break for team MVP, most improved, most disappointing,...
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The Red Sox Roll Into the All-Star Break
Brian opens with his Sunday Thoughts after the Red Sox win their ninth straight game and discusses whether they have done enough to be buyers at the trade deadline (0:00). Then, he turns to the Celtics, discussing whether Jayson Tatum can level up his game this coming season and what Celtics fans...
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Inside the Jaylen Brown Trade With Chad Finn. Plus, the Sox Stay Hot!
Brian opens by discussing Craig Breslow’s job security given that the Red Sox have won 11 of their past 13 games and why some of the moves he made last offseason don’t look as bad as they did earlier in the season (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Jaylen Brown...
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Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm Talk to the Media, With Michael Pina
Brian looks at the ripple effect of the Jaylen Brown trade, why the front office was ready to move on from him, and which Celtics could benefit from extra minutes next season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the trade, Bill Chisholm’s defensiveness during the…
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Trying To Make Sense of the Jaylen Brown Trade
Brian digs further into the Jaylen Brown trade and tries to explain why the Celtics were so eager to move on from Brown, whether Payton Pritchard can develop into a top player, what to expect out of Paul George in Boston, how sports media reacted to the trade, and more (0:00). Then, Brian answers...
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Did the Celtics Really Just Trade Jaylen?
Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics have traded All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks and tries to make sense of the trade (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the trade and the legacy of Jaylen Brown and this era of the Celtics (31:50). We...
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The First Day of NBA Free Agency With Brian Robb. Plus, Fireworks at Fenway.
Brian starts by discussing a crazy Red Sox-Nationals game, including a bench-clearing brawl and a troubling injury to Connelly Early, before touching on the Kawhi Leonard trade (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about NBA free agency, the Jaylen Brown situation, and big men the...
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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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