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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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1Brian 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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Brian discusses the upcoming AFC championship and why Denver has proved to be such a tough place to play for the Patriots before touching on the Celtics’ win over the Pacers on Wednesday (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Pats-Broncos game, this unbelievable season, Mike Vrabel’s effect on the franchise, whether Jarrett Stidham can possibly find success against the Pats defense, and more (28:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for the NFL conference championships (1:15:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Mark Daniels
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian starts the podcast by assessing Drake Maye’s postseason thus far, and if he can turn in a better performance against Denver, before recapping the Celtics’ close loss to Detroit (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Muench about the upcoming AFC championship, enjoying the Patriots’ surprisingly great season, how the Patriots’ offensive line will hold up against the Bronco’s elite pass rush, and how the Pats run game could be a major factor (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call, before discussing the NFL coaching vacancies and more (1:05:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Steven Muench
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian reacts to the Patriots’ win over the Texans, which sends them to the AFC championship, and discusses why Mike Vrabel has been so successful in his first season as head coach (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the Pats’ five defensive takeaways, how Drake Maye and the offense fared against the Texans’ vaunted defense, and more (23:30). Then, Brian discusses a couple potential infielders the Red Sox could target, and what moves the Celtics could make as the trade deadline approaches (57:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the Pats game (1:09:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Kevin Hench
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s newest signing: Ranger Suarez, and why the Red Sox now have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball (0:00). Then, he chats with ESPN Radio’s Jeremy Branham about the Patriots-Texans game on Sunday, the Texans run game vs. the Pats rush defense, how the Pats’ running backs and tight ends could exploit the tough Texans defense in the passing game, game predictions, and more (21:00). Brian and Jamie end with their picks and best bets for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (45:25).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Jeremy Branham
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian begins by assessing Craig Breslow’s job performance in the aftermath of Alex Bregman’s departure and the hole he leaves at third base (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats’ wild-card win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s performance grade, Robert Spillane’s impact on the defense, and the Texans’ win over the Steelers on Monday night (23:20). Brian and Jamie end with some potential trades the Celtics could make to bolster the roster (56:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Mason
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Brian reacts to the Patriots’ playoff win over the Chargers, including a tremendous defensive effort and some playoff jitters from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s impact, Drake Maye’s scrambling ability, and Mike Vrabel outcoaching Jim Harbaugh (21:00). Then, he discusses the news that Alex Bregman is signing with the Cubs and how the Red Sox let him get away (44:00). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls and some last thoughts on the Pats’ win (1:07:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: James White
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian opens by discussing why the Patriots should win on Sunday and why much of the NFL media seems to be rooting against them before touching on the Celtics’ loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Chargers-Pats game, how the Pats can take advantage of the Chargers’ banged-up offensive line, Josh McDaniels’s creative play calling, the Pats’ dynamic running back duo, and more (20:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks and best bets for the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs (55:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Zack Cox
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game, and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP case and what the Celtics should do with Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ terrific season, Brad Stevens’s amazing job as GM, where the Celtics rank among the NBA’s top contenders, and more (24:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before discussing the Red Sox’s offseason and Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford (58:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Justin Verrier
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian breaks down the Patriots’ blowout win over the Dolphins and why Drake Maye deserves to win the NFL's MVP, before marveling at Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers on Saturday night (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats win and Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenated running (40:30). They break down Week 18 around the NFL, and the next week's Pats-Chargers playoff game. Brian and producer Jamie end with a listener call before offering up some final thoughts on the Pats as they head into the playoffs (1:05:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: James White
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian discusses the news that Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge, then touches how this might affect the team (0:00). Then, he is joined by The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray to give out some end-of-the-year awards in Boston sports, including Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Rookie of the Year (8:15). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season (1:13:10).
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Guest: Joe Murray
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye’s strong case for MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Pats-Dolphins game on Sunday, injury updates on Will Campbell, Milton Williams, and Robert Spillane, and potential playoff opponents for the Pats (27:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie talk about the Red Sox’s offseason (1:07:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Doug Kyed
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian discusses the Patriots winning the AFC East for the first time since 2019 after their blowout win over the Jets, including five Drake Maye touchdown passes (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss in Portland on Sunday night, due in part to some cold shooting from some of their best players and some poor rebounding (28:00). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie look ahead to some potential playoff opponents for the Pats (50:00).
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Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Pats-Ravens game and why Drake Maye has been so valuable to the Pats’ success before getting to the Celtics’ win over the Pacers and Hugo González’s fabulous rookie season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offseason, how Willson Contreras will play in Boston, whether the Sox will get more pitching help, and whether or not Alex Bregman will be back in Boston (29:50). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez making the Pro Bowl (1:23:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
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