Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian discusses the strong debuts for new Red Sox players Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, and weighs whether Jarren Duran will have a better or worse season than last year (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Sunday before they turn to the Red Sox and Yankees (21:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and then chat abo...

Brian recaps Team USA’s overtime loss to Team Canada in 4 Nations Face Off hockey final before hitting on the Celtics’ dominant win over the 76ers (0:35). Then, Brian and The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed share their top Patriots’ offseason predictions, including players and positions they could target in the draft and free agency (25:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations...

Brian discusses the drama in Fort Myers with the Red Sox, including Rafael Devers’s initial refusal to DH and Triston Casas’s eyebrow-raising comments about the roster (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb to grade the Celtics’ bench at the break and assess the Celtics’ chances of winning the Eastern Conference (27:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming NFL free agency and...

Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the USA’s electric win over Canada in the 4 Nations hockey tournament on Saturday night, the Red Sox’s potential lineup, grades for the C’s starters at the all-star break, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament, and the upcoming final at TD Garden (1:10:10).  We want to hear from you! Leave B...

Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the Red Sox signing Alex Bregman and how that changes the outlook for the upcoming season, plus Garrett Crochet and a possible contract extension, the Bruins at the break, the NFL offseason, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Bregman news and a brief chat about the upcoming Celtics docuseries (54:45). We want to hear...

Brian starts by discussing the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, and lessons the Patriots can learn from their success (0:45). Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Celtics’ strong play as of late, Tom Brady’s Super Bowl call, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, Jrue Holiday’s stamina down the stretch, and more (26:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Celtics, and talk about the l...

Brian shares his takeaways from the Celtics’ beatdown of the Knicks in MSG, including why he is confident in the Celtics’ chances in a potential playoff matchup with the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s stellar play, Derrick White as a bellwether for the team, and why the Celts are set up with Tatum for years to come (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots (50:35). We want to...

Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Mavericks on Thursday night and where things went wrong (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about the NBA trade deadline, the big trades across the league, how they affect both conferences, and where Cooper Flagg could end up (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with their picks and best bets for the Super Bowl (1:01:40). We want to hear from you! Le...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the top-seeded Cavaliers to run their win streak to four games in a row (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Super Bowl, the Chiefs dynasty, their favorite prop bets, and more (28:20). Brian ends with some thoughts on the Pats, and Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp, who are both on the NFL trading block (53:00). We want to hear from you!...

Brian starts by discussing the shocking trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers before emphasizing how important the upcoming NFL draft is for the rebuilding Patriots (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the big trades around the NBA, the Celtics’ comeback win over the 76ers on Sunday night, and the biggest threats to the Celtics across the league (30:30). Brian and Jam...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Bulls on Wednesday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ big game, Jalen Brown’s increased scoring in the paint, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ beefed up coaching staff, and they both share their offseason wishlists for the team (27:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Pats’ draft pick, and the coac...

Brian talks to the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ frustrating inconsistencies, which were on display in their loss to the Rockets on Monday night. They also talk about the differences between this year’s team and last year’s, Jayson Tatum’s slump, who might buy the Celtics, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Patriots’ latest coaching hires and what he thinks of them (41:00). B...

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts including Derrick White’s return to form for the Celtics, Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye’s partnership, David Pastrnak’s underrated season for the Bruins, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the Red Sox’s offseason (42:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us yo...

Brian chats with friend of the pod Kevin Hench about the Celtics' disappointing loss to the Lakers on Thursday night, and why they’ve struggled so much as of late. Then, they discuss the Pats hiring Mike Vrabel and what they will do with the no. 4 pick in the NFL draft, before quickly hitting on the Red Sox and Bruins (0:45). Then, Brian discusses whether the Red Sox should sign free agent Alex Br...

Brian talks about the Patriots bringing Josh McDaniels back as offensive coordinator, recaps the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on MLK Day, and previews their West Coast road trip (0:35). Then, Brian chats with NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the Pats’ offseason needs, the top players in the upcoming draft, how this draft class compares with those of other recent years, and a preview of the...

Brian opens by looking at the Patriots and how close they are to competing for the playoffs with a promising young QB and a new head coach (0:35). Then, he talks to CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the scuffling Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup, whether the C’s will be able to right the ship in time for the playoffs, and more (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener...

Brian discusses the Celtics’ continued slump after they lost to the lowly Raptors on Wednesday night (0:35). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s offseason, what to expect from the Sox’s new ace Garrett Crochet, Jarren Duran’s future with the team, the Triston Casas trade rumors, where free agent Alex Bregman may end up, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end...

Brian discusses the reasons behind the Celtics’ current slump and whether the players are simply tired (1:00) before getting to some Red Sox thoughts following Fenway Fest (26:15). Then, Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Mike Vrabel hiring, potential offensive coordinator candidates, the ceiling for the franchise now with Vrabel and Drake Maye, and more (33:30). Brian and Jami...

Brian reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach and discusses what Vrabel will bring to the organization, the head coaching search, why the Krafts went with Vrabel over Ben Johnson, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Vrabel, and comparing the Pats and Red Sox’s ownerships (31:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a messa...

Brian discusses the Patriots’ head coach search, and looks at the top two candidates: Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson (1:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season so far, Jayson Tatum’s incredible year, whether the Celtics are the favorites to win the title, a much improved Eastern Conference, and more (22:10). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for the NFL’s w...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Tuesday, and the Bruins’ continued slump (1:00). Then, he chats with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald about the end of Jerod Mayo’s tenure as head coach of the Patriots, Robert Kraft’s record since the end of the Tom Brady era, potential head coach candidates, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Pats, and...

Brian breaks down the news that the Patriots are moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season as head coach, and then discusses the Celtics' loss to the Thunder, including a terrible second half from the C’s (1:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Mayo news, the Pats losing the no. 1 pick in the draft, and Joe Milton III’s debut at quarterback (44:35). Brian...

Brian discusses whether the Patriots will actually start Drake Maye on Sunday, with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft on the line, and why they desperately need that pick (1:00). Then, he chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about the Celtics' exciting win over the Timberwolves and Jayson Tatum’s incredible game (18:35). Brian and Jamie end with their Week 18 best bets, the upcoming NFL playoffs, and the C...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win over the Raptors on Tuesday and the Bruins' loss to the Capitals (1:00). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots as they enter the final week of the regular season, whether Drake Maye will start Sunday, evaluating Jerod Mayo's and Eliot Wolf’s first years, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with a few listener emails about th...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Chargers, Eliot Wolf’s roster building struggles, players’ morale as the team piles up losses, whether or not the Krafts will make any changes with the coaching staff, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie discuss the game some more, and how the Pats got to such a bad place, and where they go from here (32:...