Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Episodes
Tatum Makes a Statement as the C’s Escape L.A. With a Win. Plus, Pete Abraham on the Sox’s Offseason
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics’ wild win over the Lakers on Tuesday night, Jayson Tatum’s clutch performance, and overall thoughts on the Celtics’ roa...
Pats Win in Unimpressive Fashion, Plus the Celtics Are in a Funk
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Cardinals on 'Monday Night Football,' the mistakes that almost cost them the game, and their upcoming schedu...
Where the ‘22 Celtics and Bruins Rank Amongst the Greatest Boston Teams of the 21st Century. Plus, A Pats-Cardinals Preview
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian marvels at the current success of the Celtics and Bruins, and sees where they fit amongst the best Boston teams of this century across the four ...
Bill Simmons On Xander Bogaerts’ Exit, and the Red Sox’s Fading Place in Boston Sports
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian reacts to the news that Xander Bogaerts is leaving the Red Sox and signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres (0:30). Then, he ch...
Charlie Weis on the Patriots’ Offensive Issues and Tom Brady Over the Years
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with former Patriots offensive coordinator and three-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Weis about the Patriots’ offensive struggles, how ...
Welcome to "Off the Pike with Brian Barrett"
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough ...
One-and-Done for Patricia As OC With Khari Thompson. Plus, the C’s Are in Kyrie’s Head!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Celtics’ breezy win over the Nets on Sunday, and how Jaylen Brown shined while Kyrie struggled (0:30). Then, he chats with WEEI’s...
James White on a Rough Night for the Pats, Plus Andrew Raycroft on the Record-Setting B’s
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian reacts to yet another Bills beatdown of the Patriots (0:30), before breaking it down with three-time Super Bowl champ James White as they discus...
Can the Pats Fix Their Josh Allen Problem? Plus, Masslive’s Brian Robb on the Red-Hot Celtics
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts by giving out three things the Pats need to keep in mind in their upcoming game against the Bills (0:30). Then, he chats with Masslive’...
Are the Pats on the Treadmill of Mediocrity? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Stretch Run of the NFL Season.
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian shares his Fast Five thoughts on the Patriots following their Thanksgiving night loss to the Vikings, and what the future may hold for the team ...
Good Night for Mac, Bad Night for the Special Teams, the Defense, and the Refs.
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Vikings, Mac’s strong performance, some questionable calls, and the Pats' miscues that cost them the game (0:...
Vikings Radio Announcer Pete Bercich on the Pats-Vikings Thanksgiving Game. Plus, the C’s Weaknesses Exposed in Chicago.
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian starts off by assessing Matt Patricia’s tenure so far as offensive coordinator, and how the Patriots offense has suffered under him (0:30). Th...
The Pats Survive the Jets, Plus James White on Mac, Rhamondre, and a Look Ahead to the Vikings
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Pats' dramatic win, Marcus Jones’s game-winning touchdown, and how sweet it feels to beat the Jets (0:30). Then, he talks to three-...
Cedric Maxwell on the Juggernaut C’s, Lakers Hate, and Playing with Larry Bird. Plus, Matt Cassel on the Pats-Jets Rivalry and Replacing Tom Brady.
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to Celtics great and 1981 Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell about the current team’s dominant win streak, Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances, the Lake...
Tatum Taking a Page Out of LeBron’s Book, Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats' Second-Half Outlook
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian puts Jayson Tatum’s young career in perspective and sees how it stacks up against the likes of LeBron James, Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, and othe...
Dr. Bill Simmons on the Sizzling C’s and 50 Years as a Season Ticket Holder, Plus Chris Cotillo on the Red Sox’s Hot Stove
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with Dr. Bill Simmons, a.k.a. Bill’s Dad, about the Celtics’ hot start to the season, memories from 50 years as a Celtics season ticke...
Ted Johnson on What’s Wrong With the Pats Offense. Plus, the Sox’s Offseason Is Underway and the C’s Are Rolling.
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson about what is going on the with Pats offense, how they can get back on track, who talked the mos...
Is This Year’s Pats Offense Worse Than the 2020 Version? Plus, Michael Pina on Jayson Tatum’s Big Leap
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian compares this year’s Patriots offense to the Cam Newton–led offense in 2020 and assesses who is to blame for the team’s offensive shortcom...
The Pats Defense Dominates, but the Offense Continues to Struggle
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Colts, the defense’s impressive performance, and another lackluster game from Mac Jones (0:30). Then, he c...
Fixing the Pats Offense with Khari Thompson. Plus, Joe Mazzulla through Seven Games and the B’s Can’t Lose!
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats with WEEI’s Khari Thompson about how to fix the Patriots offense (0:30), the trade deadline, the Patriots upcoming game against the Colt...
Ime Might Be Headed to the Nets, and Antoine Walker on the Pierce and Pitino Celtics. Plus, Crickets From the Pats at the Trade Deadline.
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian breaks down the news that Ime Udoka is set to become the new Nets head coach after they fired Steve Nash, and what it means for the Celti...
Pats Win but It Is Officially Time to Be Worried About Mac, With James White
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots runni...
Will 2021 Mac Jones Show Up on Sunday? Plus, John Jastremski on Pats vs. Jets and an Increasingly Miserable Tom Brady
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies...
Mac Is Back, More Odd Pats Press Conferences, and Eddie House on the Cs
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had t...
A Bad Night at Gillette as Questions Loom over the Pats QBs
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bai...
The Pressure Is on Mac Jones. Plus, Jason Goff on Patriots vs. Bears.
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the ...
Are Tatum and Brown the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Nora Princiotti on Mac vs. Zappe
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the be...
Bailey Zappe Carries the Suddenly Dangerous Patriots With James White, Plus Celtics Season Over/Unders
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White abou...
The Patriots' Five Most Interesting Story Lines, Plus Pats vs. Browns Preview With Jonathan Peterlin
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before pre...
Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s ste...
Zappe vs. Mac, and Are the Pats Good at Drafting Again? Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the B’s upcoming season.
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ up...
Should Mac Be Worried About Zappe? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Pats’ Dominant D and Running Game
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions. 17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Fo...
The Five Ingredients Needed for a Pats Win on Sunday. Plus, the Lions Play-by-Play Voice Dan Miller on Matt Patricia and the Lions’ Season.
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday. 21:30 - Brian talks to L...
Sean Grande Previews the Celtics' Season, Plus Western Kentucky's Tyson Helton on Bailey Zappe
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to k...
The Pats Lose, but Get a Moral Victory in Bailey Zappe’s Debut?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defe...
Andrew Callahan on Potential Challenges Facing the Patriots Without Mac Jones. Plus, James Jones Previews Pats vs. Packers.
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five off...
Injury Could Determine Mac’s Future With the Pats, Plus Gary Washburn on Celtics Media Day
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as M...
Mac Goes Down. Plus, James White on the Pats' Offense Finding a Rhythm.
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performance...
Reaction to the Celtics’ Press Conference
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the li...
Celtics Replace Ime Udoka, Plus Steven Ruiz on the Pats Making Mac Worse
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interi...
Ime Udoka’s Reported Suspension and the Potential Fallout for the Celtics
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staf...
Alex Cora on the 2022 Red Sox, Moving on From Plawecki, and What the Future Holds for Bogaerts and Devers
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Tri...
Ted Johnson on Why the Pats Don't Play Their Best Players. Plus, Chara Retires a Bruin
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight...
Pats Win, But Do We Have a Mac Problem?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky perfor...
The Pressure Is on Matt Patricia in Week 2
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOT...
James White on Matt Patricia Calling Plays, Plus Bourne in Trouble and Bogaerts's Future
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDanie...
Pats Lose in Miami. Are All of Our Offseason Fears Real?
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson j...
Ryen Russillo on How the Celtics Stack Up in the East After the Gallo Injury
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics st...
Bill Simmons’s Outlook on the Patriots' Season
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they...
Biggest Patriots Season Opener in the Belichick Era. Plus, John Jastremski on Tua vs. Mac.
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Rin...
How Mac Makes a Big Leap This Season With Andrew Callahan, Plus Brady History Repeating, and Melo to the Celtics?
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real we...
Most Aggravating Boston Sports Stories Since 2017, Plus: Jonny Gomes on Why Sox Have To Keep Bogaerts
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure ...
Rating Every Position Group on the Patriots Roster With Doug Kyed, Plus Bloom and Cora Are Back Next Year
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:00) - PATRIOTS: The Pats look primed to be competitive this season, but is their 2021 spending going to come back to bite them? (18:00) - PATRIOTS:...
Are the Patriots Failing Mac Jones (And Themselves)? Plus, Khari Thompson on Why Matt Patricia Is the Least of Their Worries.
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(00:48) - PATRIOTS: Can the Pats maximize their time while Mac Jones is on his rookie contract? Also, where do the Pats rank among teams with QBs on r...
The Patriots Biggest Issue and Other Preseason Takeaways
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS POD! Brain recaps the Patriots final preseason game and grades Mac Jones’s performance before diving into his biggest preseason takeaways. Hos...
How Much Will the Patriots Miss Josh McDaniels? Plus, Kevin O’Connor on Next Steps for Tatum and Brown
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(0:31)-PATRIOTS: Will the Patriots miss Josh McDaniels? Some potential changes to the scheme that could improve the offense. (23:18)-CELTICS: Kevin O...
The Red Sox Get Blown Out, Tatum for MVP, and Tom E. Curran Talks Pats Offense and Brady
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:07)-RED SOX: The Red Sox get embarrassed at home by the Blue Jays. (19:05)-PATRIOTS: NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins the show to talk abo...
Sox Didn’t Prioritize Winning, Pats Questions, and Brady Nearly a Raider? Plus, the Globe’s Chad Finn
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(1:42)–RED SOX: The Red Sox lose their series against the Orioles. Chaim Bloom failed this year’s Red Sox team. (25:02)-CHAD FINN: The Boston Glo...