- 1 hour 23 minutesPreviewing 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 Trevor Story, Rafael Devers’s return to Fenway, and more (21:45). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Devers’s Red Sox career (1:13:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Cotillo
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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20 August 2026, 8:23 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesThree 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 year two leap, who will win the AFC East, and which wide receivers will shine the brightest (24:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations and some summer travels (1:08:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Nick "Fitzy" Stevens
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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18 August 2026, 5:04 pm - 53 minutes 31 secondsPatriots 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 Red Sox in trouble after their recent struggles?
(00:38) - The Patriots' possible regression
(05:44) - Derrick White's upcoming season
(10:15) - Christian Gonzalez's contract situation
(15:59) - Eli Raridon’s role on the Patriots
(39:51) - How Paul George can help the Celtics
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Clifford Augustin
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17 August 2026, 2:59 am - 1 hour 32 minutesReacting 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 the key dates to watch for (Jaylen Brown’s return), then discuss the tough Eastern Conference slate.
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Evan Valenti
Producer: Clifford Augustin
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14 August 2026, 12:34 am - 1 hour 33 minutesPats 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 NFL, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the NFL and NBA schedules (1:16:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Tate Frazier
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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12 August 2026, 2:37 am - 1 hour 29 minutesA 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 streak of nine wins. They also chat about which players could come off the injured list and make an impact, like Roman Anthony, Curtis Mead, and Trevor Story (23:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (1:21:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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9 August 2026, 10:51 pm - 1 hour 30 minutesHow 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, the Red Sox’s lights-out bullpen, and more (16:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Sox (1:13:20).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Tyler Milliken
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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6 August 2026, 5:43 pm - 47 minutes 24 secondsThe 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 thoughts on the moves and the Sox down the stretch (33:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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4 August 2026, 3:41 am - 1 hour 12 minutesSox 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 (8:20). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls on Red Sox manager Chad Tracy and the Pats’ all-time rushing leaders (47:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Finn
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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3 August 2026, 3:53 am - 1 hour 14 minutesSummer 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 most rushing yards this year, whether Garrett Crochet will pitch again this season, who the second-best scorer on the C’s will be behind Jayson Tatum, and more (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls (55:55).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Joe Murray
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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30 July 2026, 5:41 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesWhat 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 youngest Patriots players along the offensive line, the wide receiver corps, and more (21:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick’s staff at North Carolina (57:25).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Eric Edholm
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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