Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Celtics’ resounding win over the Sixers, including the much hyped Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown reunion (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the NFL trade deadline, Christian Gonzalez’s poor play lately, assessing Mike Vrabel’s job performance this season, and looking ahead to the Patriots-Lions game on Sunday (29:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Diana Russini’s media comeback (1:12:15). 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]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps an ugly Patriots loss at home to the Packers that included some more costly Drake Maye interceptions and another flat start and early deficit. He also discusses Mike Vrabel’s poor record going head-to-head with other top coaches (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rob Gronkowski’s Pats Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the 2016 Super Bowl championship 10-year reunion, and more (21:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls about the Pats (40:00). 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]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by looking back at Rob Gronkowski’s one-of-a-kind career for the Patriots, before previewing the upcoming Pats-Packers game on Sunday (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about Gronk’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Tom Brady’s first time calling a Pats game, Paul George’s tenure as a Celtic, and more (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 9 of the NFL season (1:12:30). 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]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by recapping the Celtics’ loss to the Rockets on Monday night, and some concerning signs from some of the Celtics’ starting five (0:00). Then, he remarks at Drake Maye’s stellar play in recent weeks, but also the heavy load he is carrying with the injury-depleted Patriots, before touching on the Bruins' shootout win over Vegas (43:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the A.J. Brown trade (1:06:30). 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]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Miami, including a much better second half, another good Drake Maye game, and some more worrying injuries (0:00). Plus, he tries to make sense of A.J. Brown’s disappointing season so far. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s value to the offense, the upcoming trade deadline, and more (27:00). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics and their win over the Magic on Sunday (51:40). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts about the Pats and Week 8 of the NFL season (1:01:30). 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]. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices