Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Episodes
Tatum and the C's Stay Perfect at Home. Plus, Vrabel Enters the Chat With Khari Thompson.
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian quickly remarks on the Red Sox’s disappointing offseason thus far before discussing the Celtics’ impressive win over the Timberwolves, big n...
A Belichick Presser Like No Other With Andrew Callahan
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Bill Belichick’s end of season press conference, Robert Kraft’s next move, potential ...
The Pats' Season and Winning Streak Against the Jets Come to an End
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Jets to conclude their disappointing season. He also discusses what the future holds for Bill Belichick and R...
Is It the Last Week of the Belichick Era? With Tom Giles
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens by discussing the Boston Herald’s recent article surrounding the Patriots' dysfunctional and disappointing season (0:30). Then, he chats...
Red Sox Check-In With Chris Cotillo
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox’s offseason, the Chris Sale–for–Vaughn Grissom trade with the Braves, John Henry and...
Bill Simmons Reacts to the Battle in OKC!
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins the show so he and Brian can discuss a highly entertaining basketball game as the Celtics fall to the Thunder in OKC...
Pats Come Up Short, but Good News on the Draft Front. Plus, What Is Up With the Sox?
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Bills and discusses Bailey Zappe’s up-and-down game, how this loss affects the Pats' draft positioning, and w...
The Future of the Pats with Doug Kyed. Plus, the Celts Avoid a Loss to the Pistons
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics extended the Pistons' losing streak to 28 games in a 128-122 OT victory at the Garden. Brian explains why the Celtics offense is different...
The Celts Keep On Rolling With Michael Pina. Plus, the Pats Mess Up Their Draft Pick.
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' successful West Coast road trip, including a win over the Lakers on Christmas, Derrick...
Pats-Broncos Preview With Cody Roark. Plus, a Boston Sports Xmas Wish List and a Metric Man Breakdown of the Cs.
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with the news of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's deal with the Dodgers, before he speaks with Mile High Sports’ Cody Roark about the upcoming Pats-...
Celtics Respond To The Warriors Loss In A Major Way.
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian reacts to the Celtics’ impressive win over the Kings, which featured Kristaps Porzingis’ best game as a Celtic, more Derrick White magic, an...
Are We Watching the End of the Belichick Era? With Ted Johnson.
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Ted Johnson to discuss the state of the Pats, whether or not Bill Belichick will be let go at the end of the season, whet...
Pats Offense Takes a Step Back. Plus, Celtics Finish Off an Impressive Homestand.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ loss to the Chiefs, more backbreaking mistakes by the offense, what the fut...
Pats-Chiefs Preview With Alex Gold. Plus, the Celts Take Care of the Cavs.
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics' second win over the Cavs in back-to-back games, behind big-time performances from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, before he l...
How Does the Chiefs’ Run Compare to the Pats Dynasty? Plus, Crickets from the Red Sox.
14 Dec 2023
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As the Pats get ready to play the Chiefs on Sunday, Brian compares the Chiefs’ current run with the Patriots dynasty, their similarities, and some k...
Are the Pats and Belichick Headed Toward a Breakup? With Zack Cox.
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens by discussing the report from NBC Sports’ Tom E. Curran that Bill Belichick and the Pats are headed for a parting of the ways after this...
Will The Sox Make a Splash, With Julian McWilliams
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian briefly discusses the In-Season Tournament Final in Vegas Saturday night, before taking a closer look at Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the sta...
The Patriots Actually Won a Football Game, With James White
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and James White break down the Patriots' 21-18 victory over the Steelers, including a solid start from Bailey Zappe, Juju Smith-Schuster’s bes...
Can the Pats Actually Beat the Steelers? With Andrew Fillipponi. Plus, Conor Ryan on the Bruins.
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian discusses the news that the Red Sox have traded Alex Verdugo to the Yankees for pitching prospects, before he chats with Andrew Fillipponi of 93...
The End of the Celtics’ In-Season Tournament Run Looks a Lot Like Their Recent Playoff Losses
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics' IST quarterfinal loss to the Pacers, in which the Celtics exhibited some of the same bad habits that have burned them in the...
A Goose Egg at Gillette With James White. Plus, Caitlin Cooper Previews Celtics-Pacers IST.
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and James White break down another ugly Patriots loss, as they fall to the Chargers 6-0. They discuss Bailey Zappe’s first start of the season...
Celtics Check-in With Michael Pina, and Questions That Need to Be Answered.
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics 14-4 start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s increased physicality, What Kristaps Porzing...
Celtics Move On, and the In-Season Tournament is Fun!! Plus, Eric Edholm on the Pats and the NFL Draft.
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with his thoughts on the NBA In-Season Tournament, as the Celtics manage to advance with their blowout win over the Bulls. He talks about ...
Mac and Zappe Tank it Up, Plus the Celtics Get Back on Track
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with former Patriots running back James White about the team's ugly loss to the Giants on Sunday, including another Mac Jones benching, a ...
Celtics Send a Message to the Bucks. Plus, Andrew Callahan on the State of the Pats.
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with the Celtics' statement win over the Bucks, breaking down why Boston is better built to win a championship compared to Milwaukee. He d...
Did the Pats Set Mac up to Fail? Plus, Porzingis Saves the Celtics.
20 Nov 2023
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Brian talks with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about recent QB prospects around the NFL and how their situations compare to Mac Jones's in N...
A Big Road Win for the Shorthanded Celtics. Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the Bruins' Hot Start.
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with a recap of the Celtics' win over the 76ers, including a vintage Al Horford game, impressive backcourt play by Derrick White and Jrue ...
Where the Pats Go From Here With Joe Murray. Plus, the Celts Beat the Knicks, and Ime Has the Rockets Rolling.
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with a quick note on the Pats' waiving of cornerback Jack Jones after numerous off-field issues before he recaps the Celtics’ win over t...
The Mac Jones Era Is Over, With James White
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and James White recap the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Germany and discuss Mac Jones’s benching, Bill O’Brien’s questionable offensive...
State of the Celtics and Pats With Tom Giles. Plus, a Theory on the Pats' Next QB.
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Bruins’ win over the Islanders on Thursday, and the reasons behind their incredible start to the season (0:35). Then, he talks with...
The Celts Lose in Philly and a Rough Night for Jaylen
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics' 106-103 loss to the 76ers, including a tough night all around for Jaylen Brown, a relatively quiet performance from Jayson T...
State of the Celtics After Six Games With Michael Pina
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ 5-1 start to the season, including Monday night’s overtime loss to Minnesota. They...
Pats Lose to the Tanking Commanders. Plus, Is Jayson Tatum the Most Complete Player in the NBA?
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' disappointing loss to the lowly Commanders, the team’s subpar receiv...
Patriots-Commanders Preview With Joe House. Plus, the Sox Introduce Craig Breslow.
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Joe House about the upcoming Patriots-Commanders game, the Commanders’ terrible defense, whether or not Bill Belichi...
The Celts Are Must-See TV. Plus, Josh McDaniels Gets Axed.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian leads with his thoughts on another dominant Celtics win over the Pacers, how the Celtics’ starting five compares with other notable great team...
Celtics Hammer the Wizards, and the Bs Win the Rematch With Florida
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts the show with a quick note on the Mac Jones trade rumors before getting into the Celtics’ blowout win over the Wizards, including stell...
Pats Offense Takes a Step Back, With James White. Plus, Derrick White Dominates the Heat.
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ loss to the Dolphins, how the defense tried to slow down the Fins’ dynami...
Can Craig Breslow Turn the Sox Around? With Lou Merloni. Plus, Pats-Dolphins Preview With John Jastremski.
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian kicks off the pod with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics’ win Wednesday night, including how Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum complemen...
C's Survive Season Opener, B's Are Rolling, and Sox Have a New GM
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics' first win of the season, over the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. He breaks down Kristaps Porzingis’s electrifying debut,...
Celtics Season Preview With Sean Grande.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian speaks with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming Celtics season, the growing Celts-Bucks rivalry, how the additions of ...
Pats Upset the Bills With James White. Plus, Belichick’s Contract.
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' dramatic victory over the Bills, Bill O’Brien and the offense’s go...
The Sox Search Is on With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chris Brown.
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox's search for a new head of baseball operations, the top candidates both inside and o...
The Celts Look Like a Wagon. Plus, Ted Johnson on the Fading Pats Season.
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics-Knicks preseason game, including an impressive performance from Jayson Tatum, and explains why he is so excited about this te...
Pats Can’t Get Out of Their Own Way
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl winner James White about yet another frustrating Pats loss, the issues that continue to plague the offense, the...
Can Porzingis Put the Celtics Over the Top? With Brian Robb. Plus, Pats-Raiders Preview With Vic Tafur.
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens up by reacting to the recent Boston Herald article detailing the issues surrounding Mac Jones and the Patriots offense (0:30). Then, he ch...
Time for a Quarterback Change With Doug Kyed. Plus, a Bruins Season Preview With Conor Ryan.
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots offense, the mistakes that were made that have led to their issues, who the starti...
It Keeps Getting Worse for the Pats With James White. Plus, First Looks at the Revamped C’s.
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about another terrible Pats loss, their hopeless offense, and how the team can possibly right...
Pats-Saints Preview With Nick Underhill. Plus, Five Celtics Takes.
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pats-Saints Preview With Nick Underhill. Plus, Five Celtics Takes. Brian begins with his Starting Five Celtics takes, including Jaylen Brown’s defe...
Andrew Callahan on Who Deserves More Blame: Bill or Mac? Plus, Celtics Pressure Meter Heading into the Season.
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the sad state of Pats Nation, if Mac Jones can recover from the worst game of his career,...
Celts Trade for Jrue Holiday With Michael Pina. Plus, Pats Hit Rock Bottom With James White.
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Jrue Holiday trade, his elite defense, Brad Stevens’s busy offseason, and whether this trade ...
Pats-Cowboys Preview With Cousin Sal. Plus, Leftover Lillard Thoughts.
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Cousin Sal about the upcoming Pats-Cowboys game, how both teams’ lackluster offenses will fare against two of the be...
Bill Simmons on the Lillard Trade, the Celtics Going After Jrue Holiday, and the Fallout in the East
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Lillard gets traded to the Bucks! Brian is joined by Bill Simmons for an emergency pod to give a perspective from Celtics fans and what this me...
Who Will Be the Next Red Sox GM With Julian McWilliams. Plus, Is Mac Proving That He’s Not the Guy?
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens by assessing Mac Jones’s season thus far and whether he can ever be a franchise QB. Then, he touches on the JuJu Smith-Schuster signing ...
Pats Escape With a Win With James White
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with James White about the Pats’ gritty win over the Jets, the Pats’ stagnant offense, another dreadful Zach Wilson performance, and m...
Pats-Jets Preview With Connor Hughes. Plus, Is Bill the GM Hurting Bill the Head Coach?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts with a look at Belichick’s track record as the Patriots general manager in the post-Tom Brady Era, and whether his poor performance as ...
Can the 0-2 Pats Get Back on Track? With Zack Cox. Plus, Would Belichick Ever Leave the Pats?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with some thoughts on Bill Belichick’s recent track record with the Pats and whether he could be interested in coaching another AFC team...
Pats Fall to 0-2 With James White
18 Sep 2023
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Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins and discusses where things went wrong for the team (0:35). Then, he chats with James White about the g...
Chaim Bloom Is Out. Plus, Dolphins-Pats Preview With John Jastremski.
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom and talks about why the Sox made this move and how the team will move forward from h...
What We Learned About the Pats in Week 1, With Ted Johnson
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, positive takeaways from the Pats offense and Mac Jones’...
Pats Battle Back, But Fall Short Against Eagles With James White
11 Sep 2023
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Brian opens with some takeaways from the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles, and points out some silver linings on both sides of the ball for the Pa...
Pats-Eagles Preview With Ben Solak
07 Sep 2023
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Brian talks to The Ringer’s Ben Solak about the Patriots-Eagles game on Sunday, where Rhamondre Stevenson ranks among the NFL’s top backs, Jalen H...
An Early Look at Pats-Eagles With Khari Thompson. Plus, Top Five Brady Moments.
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the upcoming Pats-Eagles season opener, potential breakout candidates on the Pats, and some of ...
Pats Season Preview With James White
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' upcoming season, Mac Jones and the offense, Tom Brady’s return to Gi...
Is Mac Jones Ready to Take the Leap? With Andrew Callahan.
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with Andrew Callahan about Mac Jones’s outlook entering the season, his relationship with Bill O’Brien, the players around him on the ...
Zappe Gets Cut! Plus, How the Pats Offense Compares to the Rest of the NFL With Sheil Kapadia.
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian evaluates the Patriots' final 53-man roster coming out of training camp and reacts to the surprising news that Bailey Zappe did not make the tea...
How Much Pressure Is on Mac Jones? Plus, Mookie Takes Over Fenway.
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts by discussing how much pressure Mac faces entering his third season and how it compares to the pressure on other AFC quarterbacks (0:40)....
Sox Are Still Alive, and Mookie’s Return With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats Burning Questions.
24 Aug 2023
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Brian starts with his burning questions surrounding the Patriots and their AFC East rivals as the season approaches (0:00). Then, Brian chats with mas...
Pats Roster Projections With Zack Cox. Plus, a Horrendous Two Days in Houston for the Sox.
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Pats; they go through each positional group and project the roster coming out of training camp. Then, Bri...
Takeaways from Pats-Packers and Joint Practices in Green Bay With Doug Kyed
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots-Packers preseason game, and the joint practices leading up to it. GoFundMe Link fo...
Three Breakout Candidates for the Pats, Plus a Rough Sox Series in D.C. With Ian Cundall
18 Aug 2023
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Brian shares his three breakout candidates for the Patriots, and where they are each primed for a big year (0:30). Then, he chats with SoxProspects’...
How Good Is the Pats' Young Core? With Danny Kelly. Plus, Top Five Favorite Boston Teams Since 2000.
15 Aug 2023
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Brian chats with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly about the young core of the Patriots, what Ezekiel Elliott will bring to the team, Pats fantasy sleepers, ...
Pats Check-in With Andrew Callahan, Plus a Good Weekend for the Sox.
14 Aug 2023
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Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Patriots training camp, Malik Cunningham’s eye-catching preseason debut, problems along...
A First Look at the Pats. Plus, Which Celtics Will Be Better and Which Will be Worse With Michael Pina.
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots’ first preseason game against the Texans, and notes which players stood out (0:30). Afterward, he chats with The Ringer’...
AFC East Storylines With John Jastremski. Plus, the Pats’ Path to the Playoffs
08 Aug 2023
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Brian discusses reasons the Patriots can be successful this year, including their stout defense and an improved rushing attack (0:40). Then, Brian cha...
Buying the Optimism From Pats Camp With Nora Princiotti. Plus, a Brutal Weekend for Alex Verdugo and the Sox.
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the optimism at Patriots camp, Mac Jones’s rapport with his new receivers, potential trouble a...
The Sox Are Still Playoff Contenders With Ian Cundall. Plus, Good Vibes Around the Pats Offense
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks about Pats training camp, where reports say the offense had its best practice of the year, and news that Tom Brady has bought a stake in a...
Crickets at the Deadline With Chad Finn. Plus Notes from Pats Training Camp With Conor Orr
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about a lackluster MLB trade deadline for the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom’s team-building strategy, and how t...
Sox Trade Targets. Plus, Top Five Most Entertaining Boston Athletes.
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps a disappointing Red Sox loss in San Francisco before discussing the trade deadline, players the Red Sox might target, and who might be on...
The Sox Are Contenders With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Are the Pats Receivers Underrated?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian discusses Jaylen Brown’s new contract, how to get the most out of him, and what it all means for the Celtics next season and beyond (0:30). Af...
Jaylen Gets Paid With Chris Forsberg. Plus, Patrice Bergeron Retires.
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about Jaylen Brown’s new supermax contract, how it will impact the team in the years to come, Ma...
What to Expect From Mac Jones This Season With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox’s Young Core Is Raking
24 Jul 2023
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Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming 2023 Patriots season, Mac Jones’s ceiling as a quarterback, the Pats’ offensive weapon...
Give Rhamondre the Rock! Plus, Sox Buyers or Sellers with Chris Cotillo.
20 Jul 2023
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Brian discusses what the Patriots offense will look like in 2023, why Rhamondre Stevenson is the key to their success, and how his usage will benefit ...
Celtics' Offseason and Pats Preview With Adam Kaufman. Plus, Top 10 Current Boston Athletes.
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with iHeart Radio Boston’s Adam Kaufman about the Celtics’ offseason and expectations for the next season (0:45). Then, they talk abou...
Pats Missed Out on DeAndre Hopkins With Khari Thompson
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the news that DeAndre Hopkins is signing with the Titans, why the Patriots were unable or unwilli...
Alex Cora on the Red Hot Sox!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora on the surging Red Sox, their recently improved defense, Masataka Yoshida’s impressive season, the team’s...
Rating the Celtics' Offseason With Keith Smith
12 Jul 2023
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Spotrac’s Keith Smith joins Brian to discuss NBA Summer League in Vegas, the Celtics’ offseason moves, the new CBA’s effect on the team, Jaylen ...
Red Sox All-Star Break Awards. Plus, Jaylen’s Place Among No. 2 Options.
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian opens with his midseason awards for the Red Sox, including most improved, best pitcher, MVP, and more (0:50). Then, with Mookie Betts set to par...
The Grant Williams Trade With Brian Robb. Plus, Do the Red Sox Have an Ace?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Grant Williams trade, the Celtics' other offseason moves, Jaylen Brown’s contract negotiations, D...
Ted Johnson on the Revamped Patriots Offense. Plus, Lillard to the Celts?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the latest trade news regarding Damian Lillard, and discusses whether the Celtics could land him (0:15). Then, he talks to three-time Sup...
Dame on the Move, and Whether the Celtics Should Be Worried With Justin Verrier. Plus, Where Does Mac Jones Rank Among AFC QBs?
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to talk about NBA free agency thus far, Damien Lillard’s potential landing spots, Jaylen Brown’s ...
Eight Burning Celtics Questions. Plus, Julian McWilliams on the Struggling Sox.
29 Jun 2023
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Brian presents his eight burning questions for the Celtics as NBA free agency is about to begin (0:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julia...
Free Agency Primer With Michael Pina. Plus, the B’s Make a Trade.
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, whether more moves are coming for the Celtics, other n...
Why Hopkins Should Sign With the Pats With Mike Tannenbaum. Plus, Tatum’s Next Steps.
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian details what Jayson Tatum needs to do to step up his game and win a title and also dives into the numbers on Jaylen Brown’s impact on the Celt...
Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtic...
End of an Era: Marcus Smart Traded In Deal for Kristaps Porzingis
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics are trading Marcus Smart as part of a three-way deal with Memphis and Washington in which Boston wi...
Sober and Drunk Celtics Trades. Plus, Are the Sox For Real?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the NBA draft, Brian pitches a couple serious potential trades for the Celtics, and a couple more wild “drunk” potential trades (0:35). T...
Jack Jones and DeAndre Hopkins With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Sox Sweep the Yanks.
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Pats cornerback Jack Jones’s arrest, how his absence could impact the defense, DeAndre Hopkin...
Hopkins Hype! Plus, Top Players From the Red Sox–Yankees Rivalry With John Jastremski.
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian discusses the news that Bradley Beale may be on the move and whether he could make sense on the Celtics, before turning to DeAndre Hopkins’s v...
Sean Grande on a Memorable Celtics Season and the Offseason Ahead
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the team's season, Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff’s performance, and what lie...
The Sox-Yankees Series and Another Chris Sale Injury With Lou Merloni. Plus, the Best Boston Sports Offseasons.
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts by assessing the Patriots’ offseason thus far and how it stacks up with other notable Boston teams' offseasons in recent years (0:30). ...