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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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Brian highlights the top needs that the Patriots must address once free agency gets underway this week (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Celtics’ win over the Cavs on Sunday, Jayson Tatum’s strong play in his first two games back, how he and Jaylen Brown will mesh, and Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a head coach (19:10). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the Celtics game and the World Baseball Classic (1:09:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Finn
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian breaks down Jayson Tatum’s long-awaited and impressive return as the Celtics beat the Mavericks at the Garden on Friday night.
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Brian opens with the news that Jayson Tatum will play this season, perhaps as soon as Friday night, before discussing the news that the Patriots are releasing Stefon Diggs (0:00). Then, he chats with Section 10’s Tyler Milliken about the upcoming Red Sox season and they give out some predictions for team MVP, best offseason addition, how many games the Sox will win, and more (27:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Tatum news (1:20:25).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Tyler Milliken
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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1Brian chats with Sean Grande, the voice of the Celtics, about how Jayson Tatum is handling the mental aspect of his Achilles injury, Hugo González’s tenacity and defensive effort, Jalen Brown’s invaluable leadership this season, the ’24 Celtics championship, and more (0:30). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Trevor Story and what we can expect from him this upcoming season (1:11:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the Patriots’ top offseason needs (1:29:20).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Sean Grande
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian recaps another Celtics win over the 76ers, including a big night from big man Neemias Queta (0:00). Then, Brian gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including the latest NFL trade rumors swirling around A.J. Brown, some potential edge rushers that the Patriots could target in the draft, and why Wilson Contreras and Jarren Duran could be primed for big seasons for the Red Sox (25:15). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the NFL combine (58:30).
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Brian starts with a comparison between Tom Brady’s deep threats in his later years and Drake Maye’s, and he talks about how the Pats can upgrade that part of the offense next season (0:00). Then, he chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about the Celtics’ recent road trip, Derrick White’s great all-around game, when Jayson Tatum might return, and who could lose minutes when he does (16:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Celtics and discuss the different sports TV broadcasts (1:09:50).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Forsberg
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian explains why Wilyer Abreu could be primed for a breakout season for the Red Sox and takes a closer look at new Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez. Then, he chats with SI Now’s Mike Kadlick about the NFL combine, how the Patriots can avoid a Super Bowl hangover, potential upgrades at edge and receiver for the Pats, Will Campbell’s future on the offensive line, and more (30:20). Brian and Jamie end with some final NFL thoughts and talk about the recent nor’easter (1:12:20).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Mike Kadlick
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian opens by reacting to Team USA’s exciting win over Team Canada in the Olympic gold medal game for men’s ice hockey before looking at a few wide receiver options that the Patriots could target (0:00). Then, Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Sunday night, Hugo González’s energy making an impact, where Jaylen Brown ranks among the NBA’s best, how Jayson Tatum and Brown will mesh if Tatum returns, and more (19:20). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on Team USA’s big win (1:05:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Justin Termine
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian and The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan give out some Patriots offseason predictions about Stefon Diggs’s future with the team, the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, contract negotiations with Christian Gonzalez, and more (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about Olympic hockey, the U.S.'s and Canada’s overtime wins in the quarterfinals, and the Bruins' better than expected season thus far (34:00). Brian and Jamie end by taking a listener email on Jayson Tatum and talking about the Winter Olympics (1:18:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guests: Andrew Callahan and Conor Ryan
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
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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Host: Brian Barrett
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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: James White
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Steven Ruiz
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Finn
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Evan Valenti
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Andrew Callahan and Gary Myers
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Tom Giles
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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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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