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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 discusses the Red Sox’s series with the Rays, including Roman Anthony’s MLB debut, a brutal extra innings loss on Monday, and a solid win on Tuesday (0:35). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about Patriots minicamp, the Josh McDaniels Offense, Marco Sturm’s introductory press conference, and more (26:00). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the Sox and the NBA & NHL finals (1:03:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Masob
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series in New York, where the offense came alive and Boston took two out of three from the Yankees. Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics' offseason, and some potential trades the team could entertain to ease their payroll problems (20:30). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer some last thoughts on the Red Sox and top prospect Roman Anthony (1:01:20).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Bobby Manning
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian discusses the Bruins’ new head coach, Marco Sturm, and his résumé before getting to his list of the top five most disappointing Boston teams of the 2000s (0:35). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s baffling season, their woeful starting pitching, Kristian Campbell’s struggles, and whether they have a shot at winning in the Bronx this weekend (31:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Sox before discussing Brian’s list from the top of the pod (1:18:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Julian McWilliams
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian discusses the brain drain happening with the Celtics as coaches and front office execs are poached by other NBA teams, and he gets into how the team must weather this next phase of Jayson Tatum’s career (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Patriots OTAs, Stefon Diggs’s attendance, Drake Maye’s leadership, the Patriots' winnable schedule, and more (24:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the College World Series and the NBA Finals (1:05:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Mark Daniels
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series win in Atlanta, including another dominant start from ace pitcher Garrett Crochet, a Trevor Story resurgence, and Craig Breslow’s media session (0:35). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ offseason, the future of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum with the team, potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trades, and more (32:05). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener calls (1:02:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Justin Verrier
Producer: Jamie McClellan
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Brian discusses the Red Sox after their disastrous series in Milwaukee, including Wilyer Abreu’s slump, a lack of clutch hitting, and some more defensive mistakes (0:35). Then, Brian compares the OKC Thunder’s current rise to the Celtics’ run in the early 2020s (38:00). Brian and Jamie end by commiserating over the Red Sox’s slump, and hit on the Stefon Diggs controversy (44:25).
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Brian predicts who will be the five most popular athletes in Boston one year from now (0:35). Then, he talks to Boston Globe reporter Conor Ryan about the Bruins’ offseason, potential free-agent targets, Don Sweeney’s contract extension, and the team’s head coaching search (25:30). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseason and break down Brian’s top-athletes list (1:03:35).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Conor Ryan
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian starts by trying to make sense of the Red Sox’s disappointing season thus far, including subpar starting pitching and a black hole at shortstop (0:35). Then, he commiserates with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the state of the team, why things haven’t worked out as expected, and whether there are any potential fixes (16:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox (54:55).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Kevin Hench
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian starts by discussing the crazy Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers and Knicks, before getting into the latest drama surrounding the Red Sox’s pitching staff (0:35). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about some interesting questions surrounding the Patriots, including who their no. 2 wide receiver will be behind Stefon Diggs and how the carries will be broken up between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson (26:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the Red Sox’s issues (1:01:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Graff
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian discusses the latest Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson exposé that the New York Times published on Tuesday, including the news that the two may be engaged, before shifting to the Bruins, who extended GM Don Sweeney for two more seasons (0:35). Then, Brian speaks with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the end of the Celtics’ season, the financial crunch that the team faces this offseason, and the potential trades they could make to lighten their payroll (25:10). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Belichick drama (57:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Zack Cox
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Brian opens with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics, including Jaylen Brown’s knee injury and whether this is the end of an era for this team (0:35). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss on Sunday, another bad start from Brayan Bello, Andrew Bailey’s tenure as the pitching coach, when we might see Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony in the majors, and more (11:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (50:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ blowout loss in MSG, ending their season (0:35). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics’ future, which players could be on the move, how they team will fare without Jayson Tatum, and more (25:10). Brian ends with some listener calls and a recap of the Red Sox’s loss to the Braves on Friday night (1:01:10).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Keith Smith
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian recaps the Jayson Tatum–less Celtics' blowout win over the Knicks on Wednesday night, including big games from Luke Kornet, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown (0:35). He then touches on the Red Sox’s woes after getting swept by Detroit (20:30)Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics-Knicks series and whether the Celtics can pull off the upset on Friday night to force a Game 7 in Boston (39:05). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie break down the Patriots' 2025-26 schedule (54:05).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: John Jastremski
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian and CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti react to the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s serious-looking leg injury, and how the team moves forward if he misses a significant amount of time (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the Celtics, and their now regular Bill Belichick check-in (1:00:25).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Evan Valenti
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Saturday afternoon, including some much better shooting all around, Payton Pritchard’s infectious energy, a great Derrick White game, and some effective adjustments from Joe Mazzulla (0:35). Then, Brian discusses the latest drama with Rafael Devers, including a face to face meeting with Sox owner, John Henry (32:35). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the C’s and the Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson saga (40:30).
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Brian discusses the Rafael Devers drama before getting to some leftover thoughts on the Celtics-Knicks series (0:35). Then, he chats with CNN’s John Berman about the Red Sox’s season, whether it's time for the Sox to bring up their top prospects, their favorite Sox players of all time, and more (27:10). Brian and Jamie end with some leftover Celtics thoughts and talk some TV (1:08:50).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: John Berman
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian chats with Chad Finn about another Celtics collapse, Jayson Tatum’s terrible game, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching philosophies, potential remedies to their problems, whether or not this series is over, and more (0:35). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the game (51:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Finn
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian recaps the Celtics' shocking second-half collapse against the Knicks on Monday night, including a record amount of missed 3-pointers, another Kristaps Porzingis illness, off nights for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more (0:40). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the .500 Red Sox, potential solutions for their hole at first base, and their struggling bullpen (24:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie give some final thoughts on the Celtics’ loss (1:08:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Cotillo
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the upcoming Celtics-Knicks playoff series, the Celtics’ nagging injuries, series predictions, and more (0:40). Then, Brian discusses the slumping Sox, their struggling bullpen, and Triston Casas’s knee injury (49:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and the latest in the Bill Belichick saga (1:02:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Bobby Manning
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the first round of the NBA playoffs, including Jayson Tatum’s incredible series, Jrue Holiday’s hamstring injury, the formidable Cavaliers, and more (0:35). Then, Brian explains why a few players—including Tatum—could be in line to become the next face of the NBA, depending on who wins the Finals this year (29:30). Later, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie get to the latest Bill Belichick drama (42:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Michael Pina
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Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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