Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian discusses the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers on Christmas, and why the team has struggled a bit in December (0:45). Then, he shares his top Boston sports stories of the year, including the Celtics’ title run last season, Drake Maye’s rookie year, and the Red Sox acquiring ace pitcher Garrett Crochet (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 17 (40:30). We want to hear from you!...

Brian discusses the news that the Sox signed pitcher Walker Buehler and then looks at the Pats' backfield, Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson (0:35). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the Celtics loss to the Magic, why the Magic give the Celtics so much trouble, where the two teams rank in the East, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA Christmas games, a...

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ hard fought loss to the Bills, including some promising signs from Jerod Mayo and the coaching staff, Drake Maye’s performances against top QBs this season, the Patriots’ improve pick in the upcoming draft, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses Jayson Tatum’s monster game against the Bulls on Saturday, his chances of winni...

Brian starts with a Metric Man breakdown of Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, especially considering his supporting cast on the team (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about Bill Belichick to UNC, the Red Sox’s offseason, the Garrett Crochet trade, and any additional moves that the Sox might make (18:20). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 16 in the NFL (1:02:...

Brian starts by assessing Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, and compares him to the other QBs around the NFL (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Jerod Mayo’s rocky first year, whether he or any other coaches are on the hot seat, how the locker room views the coaching staff, Eliot Wolf’s equally poor first year, and more (15:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email...

Brian reacts to another tough loss to the Cardinals for the Pats, as the mistakes the team makes continue to mount, before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game (1:00). Then, he reviews the Red Sox’s offseason moves, and what additional moves the team could still make (33:00). Brian answers a couple listener calls, before he and Jamie add some final thoughts on the P...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dismantling of the Pistons on Thursday night (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about Bill Belichick as the head coach of UNC, how Belichick hopes to resurrect the program, Drake Maye’s UNC career and future in the NFL, and more (21:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming Pats-Cardinals game, then give out their best bets for Week 15 in the...

Brian goes over the Red Sox’s blockbuster trade for White Sox ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and what the Red Sox had to give up in return (1:00). Then, he and Jamie discuss the news that Bill Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of North Carolina’s football team (24:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your ques...

Brian starts with a couple thoughts on whether Jerod Mayo could be on the hot seat, then discusses reports that Bill Belichick may be headed to college football as the head coach at North Carolina (0:55). Then, he chats with SoxProspects.com’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offseason, which players the team is targeting, potential trades, the team’s farm system, and more (20:20). Brian and Jamie...

Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on Bill Belichick, the Sox, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ weekend, including a win against the Bucks and a loss to the Grizzlies (17:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the College Football Playoff bracket (1:06:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or...

Brian looks back at other great athletes that didn’t have a good enough supporting cast and discusses whether Drake Maye could be in for a similar fate (1:00). Then, Brian hits some quick notes on the Celtics continuing their winning ways, the Bruins turning things around, and some optimism around the Sox’s offseason (37:25). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener emails and give out their bes...

Brian discusses the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Monday night and the benefits of Joe Mazzulla’s intense, competitive mindset (0:45). Then, Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the questions surrounding the Patriots’ coaching staff, who on the staff might not survive the offseason, the team’s incredibly leaky defense, Drake Maye’s bright future, and more (20:10). Brian and...

Brian breaks down another frustrating loss from the Pats before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about how the Pats let the game slip away, Drake Maye’s strong performance, and more (1:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Cavaliers, who they are chasing in the Eastern Conference standings (38:00). Brian ends with some listener calls, before he and producer Jamie of...

Brian starts the pod by listing three things he’s thankful for in the Boston sports scene (0:55). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Patriots vs. Colts, Anthony Richardson vs. Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo’s future with the Patriots, Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on the Celtics, and more (14:35). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the packed week in sports before giving out their best bets for Wee...

Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the court and how special this Celtics team really is (0:40). Then, Brian details all of the issues surrounding Jerod Mayo and why he has struggled so much in his first season as the head coach of the Pats (48:15). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Mayo and the Red Sox’s offseason plans (1:19:45). We want to hear from...

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' brutal loss to the Dolphins, which featured a slew of penalties, mental mistakes, coaching lapses, and more (0:45). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, including a barrage of 3-pointers from the C’s (12:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Patriots’ shaky coaching, front office, and ow...

Brian looks at the numbers from the Celtic's big win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, and the impact Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have on the team’s offense (0:45). Then, he chats with NESN’s Lou Merloni about Sam Kennedy’s promising comments about the Red Sox’s offseason plan, Juan Soto’s future, the top pitching targets, and more (15:30). Brian and Jamie end with a look at Pats-Dolphins and...

Brian discusses the Celtics' impressive win over the previously unbeaten Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum’s incredible game, a vintage effort from Al Horford, and more (0:35). Then, Brian details Jim Montgomery’s rocky season with the Bruins, why the team made a change, and whether he deserves the blame for the Bruins’ lackluster season so far (27:50). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about th...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots’ loss to the Rams, Drake Maye going toe-to-toe with Matthew Stafford, some more questionable coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo, college football, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics’ too-close-for-comfort win over the Raptors on Saturday and why they’re giving up so many points in the paint in these game...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ start to the season, Jayson Tatum’s place among the top players in the NBA, the incredible 3-point shooting from the C’s, their biggest rivals in the East, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their top picks for Week 11 (47:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks (their worst of the season), including some of their critical mistakes (1:00). Then, Brian discusses some Red Sox free agent news involving Juan Soto, Nick Pivetta, and some of the other top pitchers on the market (17:00). After, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ improvement in recent weeks, reassessing the Pats’ coaching...

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s game compared to Caleb Williams, the Pats’ stout defense, and more (0:35). Then, Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Bucks, and Jayson Tatum’s impressive MVP-type start to the season (35:40). Brian ends with some listener calls, and he and producer Jamie chat about the day in B...

Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, assessing the Patriots’ draft class, Pats vs. Bears, and the rookie QB showdown between Maye and Caleb Williams (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down some Celtics stats and Neemias Queta’s impact on the team (39:10). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for NFL Week 10, and some more thoughts on Maye vs. Williams (47:40...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ loss to the Warriors at home, the Steve Kerr–Jayson Tatum drama, Derrick White’s All-Star case, the Brian Scalabrine–Kendrick Perkins beef, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s offseason plans, and the Bruins’ shutout loss to the Maple Leafs (32:00). Finally, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie wrap with...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans, including some spectacular plays from Drake Maye, including a last-second, game-tying touchdown, the Patriots inability to run the ball and stop the run, a lack of production from the team’s wide receivers, the upcoming trade deadline, and more (0:50). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics' back-t...