Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Pats Offseason Predictions With Doug Kyed. Plus, The Celts Roll and Team USA Loses.


    Brian recaps Team USA’s overtime loss to Team Canada in 4 Nations Face Off hockey final before hitting on the Celtics’ dominant win over the 76ers (0:35). Then, Brian and The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed share their top Patriots’ offseason predictions, including players and positions they could target in the draft and free agency (25:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations Face Off tournament (1:08:00). 


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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Doug Kyed

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    21 February 2025, 5:22 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Grading the Celtics’ Bench With Brian Robb. Plus, Red Sox Drama!


    Brian discusses the drama in Fort Myers with the Red Sox, including Rafael Devers’s initial refusal to DH and Triston Casas’s eyebrow-raising comments about the roster (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb to grade the Celtics’ bench at the break and assess the Celtics’ chances of winning the Eastern Conference (27:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming NFL free agency and MLB spring training (1:03:00).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Brian Robb

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    18 February 2025, 8:50 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Grading The Celts at the All Star Break and Projecting the Sox’s Lineup With Chad Finn.


    Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the USA’s electric win over Canada in the 4 Nations hockey tournament on Saturday night, the Red Sox’s potential lineup, grades for the C’s starters at the all-star break, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament, and the upcoming final at TD Garden (1:10:10). 


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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Chad Finn

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti



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    16 February 2025, 7:24 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Alex Bregman Signs With Sox, With Joe Murray


    Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the Red Sox signing Alex Bregman and how that changes the outlook for the upcoming season, plus Garrett Crochet and a possible contract extension, the Bruins at the break, the NFL offseason, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Bregman news and a brief chat about the upcoming Celtics docuseries (54:45).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Joe Murray

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    13 February 2025, 6:18 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    The Celts Are Rolling With Tom Giles. Plus, Lessons Learned From the Eagles Super Bowl Win.


    Brian starts by discussing the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, and lessons the Patriots can learn from their success (0:45). Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Celtics’ strong play as of late, Tom Brady’s Super Bowl call, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, Jrue Holiday’s stamina down the stretch, and more (26:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Celtics, and talk about the latest Red Sox offseason buzz (51:50).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Tom Giles

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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    11 February 2025, 11:10 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    The Celts Are Still the Best in the East


    Brian shares his takeaways from the Celtics’ beatdown of the Knicks in MSG, including why he is confident in the Celtics’ chances in a potential playoff matchup with the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s stellar play, Derrick White as a bellwether for the team, and why the Celts are set up with Tatum for years to come (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots (50:35).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    9 February 2025, 6:32 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    NBA Trade Deadline With Zach Kram. Plus, a No-Show From the Celts.


    Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Mavericks on Thursday night and where things went wrong (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about the NBA trade deadline, the big trades across the league, how they affect both conferences, and where Cooper Flagg could end up (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with their picks and best bets for the Super Bowl (1:01:40).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Zach Kram

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    7 February 2025, 3:51 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    The Celtics Look Like the Celtics Again! Plus, Super Bowl Props and Dynasty Talk With John Jastremski.


    Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the top-seeded Cavaliers to run their win streak to four games in a row (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Super Bowl, the Chiefs dynasty, their favorite prop bets, and more (28:20). Brian ends with some thoughts on the Pats, and Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp, who are both on the NFL trading block (53:00).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: John Jastremski

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    5 February 2025, 4:47 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    A Big Comeback for the C's With Justin Verrier. Plus, Luka to L.A.?!


    Brian starts by discussing the shocking trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers before emphasizing how important the upcoming NFL draft is for the rebuilding Patriots (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the big trades around the NBA, the Celtics’ comeback win over the 76ers on Sunday night, and the biggest threats to the Celtics across the league (30:30). Brian and Jamie end with an email about college basketball in New England (1:01:25).

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Justin Verrier

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    3 February 2025, 3:03 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Pats Offseason Wishlist With Chad Graff


    Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Bulls on Wednesday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ big game, Jalen Brown’s increased scoring in the paint, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ beefed up coaching staff, and they both share their offseason wishlists for the team (27:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Pats’ draft pick, and the coaching staff (59:45). 


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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Chad Graff

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    30 January 2025, 7:04 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    The Inconsistent Celts With Zack Cox


    Brian talks to the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ frustrating inconsistencies, which were on display in their loss to the Rockets on Monday night. They also talk about the differences between this year’s team and last year’s, Jayson Tatum’s slump, who might buy the Celtics, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Patriots’ latest coaching hires and what he thinks of them (41:00). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie compare the Chiefs’ current run to the Patriots’ dynasty (56:10).

    We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected].

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    Host: Brian Barrett

    Guest: Zack Cox

    Producer: Jamie McClellan

    Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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    28 January 2025, 8:46 pm
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