Brian opens with a potential trade the Patriots could make for star receiver AJ Brown and why the Celtics duo of Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum need to win another championship to cement their legacy (0:00). Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Kaufman about the retooled Red Sox rotation, their new infield, and potential breakout candidates (18:00). Then, they try to predict when Tatum might return, his new docu-series with NBC, and assessing the Celtics’ top Eastern Conference rivals (44:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NFL offseason, and the looming MLB labor battle (1:14:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Kaufman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including another frustrating Red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Roman Anthony making Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Stefon Diggs’s contract situation with the Pats, tanking in the NBA, and more (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call on the Pats and Celtics, and end with some Sox talk (44:40).

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Brian opens by discussing the history of "Super Bowl Hangovers" and if the Pats will buck the trend next year before looking at the Red Sox’s new emphasis on run prevention as the team’s recipe for success (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics at the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum’s potential return and how that affects the Celtics’ chemistry, the other top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Super Bowl and some new TV (1:17:25).

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Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by trying to figure out if and when Jayson Tatum might play a game this season, and how he will fit into the Celtics’ rotation (0:00), before hitting on some leftover takeaways from the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss and the heavy load Drake Maye carried for the team all season (18:45). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s most recent trade that landed them 3B Caleb Durbin, Craig Breslow’s offseason, whether the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, the beefed-up starting rotation, and more (35:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Super Bowl (1:33:55).

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Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian reacts to the Patriots loss to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye’s bad game, a commendable defensive effort, and a questionable game plan from the coaching staff (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, questions about the offensive line, the Pats’ underwhelming offensive skill players in this game, what the Pats should do to improve in the offseason, and more (24:30). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics blowout loss to the Knicks on Sunday (48:30).  Brian and Jamie take a couple calls, offer up some final thoughts on the game, and reflect upon the Pats’ surprising run to the Super Bowl (1:00:50). 

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Brian explains why he thinks the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the game, Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold, whether Rhamondre Stevenson and the Pats’ rushing game can move the ball against a great Seahawks defense, game predictions, and more (31:10). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA trade deadline and give out their best Super Bowl bets (1:05:40).

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Guest: Steven Ruiz

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Brian reacts to the Celtics trading Anfernee Simons and a draft pick to the Bulls for center Nikola Vucevic and discusses why the C’s made the move. Then, he does a Metric Man breakdown of some key matchups in the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl and explains why they indicate that the Pats have a good shot at winning (13:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Super Bowl, Robert Kraft's and Bill Belichick's Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs, and why no one in the national media is giving the Pats much of a shot at winning on Sunday (40:25). Brian and Jamie take a couple of calls on the Pats, C’s, and Red Sox (1:13:10).

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Guest: Chad Finn

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Brian discusses Drake Maye’s ailing shoulder before hitting on the Red Sox’s trade that sends Jordan Hicks to the White Sox (0:00). He also revisits the increasingly terrible Rafael Devers trade. Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Bucks on Sunday, Hugo González’s impressive rookie season, Derrick White’s improved 3-point shooting, and more (29:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Bruins’ disappointing loss to the Lightning on Sunday and a recent Red Sox ticket price lawsuit (1:12:00).

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Brian starts with the news that Jayson Tatum hasn’t decided whether he will return to the court this season, and what factors Tatum is weighing (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about how the Patriots will try to game plan for the Seahawks and a look back at some of the reasons the Pats have been so successful this year (12:10). Then, he chats with writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Gary Myers about why Bill Belichick was not elected to the hall of fame this year, flaws in the voting process, and Robert Kraft’s case for the hall of fame (45:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the sports calendar this week (1:27:45).

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Guest: Andrew Callahan and Gary Myers

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Brian addresses news that Bill Belichick was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (0:00). Then, he gets to the reports that Drake Maye’s shoulder is banged up and looks at his postseason thus far before remarking on the Patriots’ incredibly quick rebuild under Mike Vrabel (7:30) . Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Super Bowl, seeing former Celtics Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III in the Garden on Monday night, and when Jayson Tatum might return (36:30). Brian and Jamie end with a mailbag question about the most improbable championship runs in Boston sports history (1:20:20).

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Guest: Tom Giles

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Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Broncos in the AFC championship game, another dominant performance from the defense, how the snow impacted the second half, and Drake Maye’s timely rushes (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, a couple of close calls that went the Pats’ way, playing in Denver, and more (23:10). Then, he touches on the Celtics and their recent late-game defensive lapses (54:40). Brian and producer Jamie end with some listener calls before offering up some final thoughts on the game (1:09:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

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