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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Guest: Chad Graff

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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).

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Guest: Zack Cox

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Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts including Derrick White’s return to form for the Celtics, Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye’s partnership, David Pastrnak’s underrated season for the Bruins, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the Red Sox’s offseason (42:10).

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Brian chats with friend of the pod Kevin Hench about the Celtics' disappointing loss to the Lakers on Thursday night, and why they’ve struggled so much as of late. Then, they discuss the Pats hiring Mike Vrabel and what they will do with the no. 4 pick in the NFL draft, before quickly hitting on the Red Sox and Bruins (0:45). Then, Brian discusses whether the Red Sox should sign free agent Alex Bregman, and the Bruins win over Ottawa on Thursday (33:15). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for the NFL conference championship games (41:55).

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Guest: Kevin Hench

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Brian talks about the Patriots bringing Josh McDaniels back as offensive coordinator, recaps the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on MLK Day, and previews their West Coast road trip (0:35). Then, Brian chats with NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the Pats’ offseason needs, the top players in the upcoming draft, how this draft class compares with those of other recent years, and a preview of the championship games this coming weekend (39:55). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the college football national championship and Fenway Sports Group’s aspirations to buy an NBA franchise (1:07:50).

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Guest: Eric Edholm

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Brian opens by looking at the Patriots and how close they are to competing for the playoffs with a promising young QB and a new head coach (0:35). Then, he talks to CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the scuffling Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup, whether the C’s will be able to right the ship in time for the playoffs, and more (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox’s offseason (1:12:25).

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Guest: Bobby Manning

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Brian discusses the Celtics’ continued slump after they lost to the lowly Raptors on Wednesday night (0:35). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s offseason, what to expect from the Sox’s new ace Garrett Crochet, Jarren Duran’s future with the team, the Triston Casas trade rumors, where free agent Alex Bregman may end up, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets and picks for the NFL divisional round (1:07:35).

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Brian discusses the reasons behind the Celtics’ current slump and whether the players are simply tired (1:00) before getting to some Red Sox thoughts following Fenway Fest (26:15). Then, Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Mike Vrabel hiring, potential offensive coordinator candidates, the ceiling for the franchise now with Vrabel and Drake Maye, and more (33:30). Brian and Jamie end with a few listener emails on the Patriots (1:03:35).

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Brian reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach and discusses what Vrabel will bring to the organization, the head coaching search, why the Krafts went with Vrabel over Ben Johnson, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Vrabel, and comparing the Pats and Red Sox’s ownerships (31:20).

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Brian discusses the Patriots’ head coach search, and looks at the top two candidates: Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson (1:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s incredible year, whether the Celtics are the favorites to win the title, a much improved Eastern Conference, and more (22:10). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for the NFL’s wild-card weekend (1:08:00).

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Tuesday, and the Bruins’ continued slump (1:00). Then, he chats with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald about the end of Jerod Mayo’s tenure as head coach of the Patriots, Robert Kraft’s record since the end of the Tom Brady era, potential head coach candidates, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Pats, and talk about the Red Sox’s offseason (1:12:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

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