Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian gives some quick thoughts on Mookie Betts's third title win, and looks back at one of the worst trades in Red Sox history (1:00). Then, he speaks with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Drake Maye’s promising career start, whether or not he'll play Sunday after last week’s concussion, Ja'Lynn Polk and the rest of the Pats’ underwhelming receiving corps, the upcoming matchup with the Titans, and...

Brian details the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Pacers, Neemias Queta’s unsung performance, how the Celtics will bounce back, and more (0:30). Then, he discusses a disappointing start to the Bruins’ season, and whether they have enough talent to truly be competitive this year (29:30). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about some new eyebrow-raising comments from Joe Mazzulla (35:10). We want to hear...

Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics' win over the Bucks, Payton Pritchard’s stellar game, this year’s team compared to last year’s, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie close the show with some odds and ends, including the Patriots trading edge rusher Joshua Uche (1:00:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your question...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Jets in Foxborough, the team responding to Jerod Mayo’s challenge, Drake Maye’s injury, potential trades at the deadline, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics, who beat the Pistons on Saturday night (17:55). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Patriots’ win (37:40)....

Brian recaps the Celtics’ easy win over the Wizards, as well as the Bruins’ third straight loss (1:00). Then, he chats with Mad Dog Sports’ Adam Schein about the upcoming Pats-Jets game, what has gone wrong for the Jets this season, the new lows for the Pats, and the upcoming Yankees-Dodgers World Series (29:40). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 8 (1:00:10). We want to hear from y...

Brian details an impressive Celtics win over the Knicks on the night they raised banner 18 into the rafters at the Garden (1:00). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens about the Patriots’ tough season, Bill Belichick’s eyebrow-raising comments this week about the team, whether Jerod Mayo is in over his head, and more (36:10). Then, Brian takes a few listener calls, before he and Jamie...

Brian discusses another tough loss for the Patriots in London against the Jaguars and the mounting scrutiny surrounding the Pats coaching staff (0:30). Then, he chats with James White about the loss, the growing disconnect between the players and the coaches, Drake Maye’s solid performance, and more (32:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and commiserate about the Pats (47:50). We want t...

Brian discusses the latest Patriots news, including growing fractures between the coaching staff and the players as well as a preview of the Pats’ upcoming game against the Jaguars in London (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about some top predictions and thoughts about the upcoming Celtics season, including some bullish Payton Pritchard predictions and who might be the C’s...

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ preseason thus far before moving on to the Pats and Drake Maye’s debut last Sunday, Jerod Mayo’s comments on the roster, an assessment of the Patriots receivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ first week of the season, as the team has gone 2-2-0 (35:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and discuss some recen...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Jaguars, Drake Maye’s promising debut, some explosive plays on offense, what’s causing the Pats’ shaky run defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on Maye’s first start (26:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on th...

Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Drake Maye’s much-anticipated start on Sunday versus the Texans, how the Patriots’ offensive scheme will highlight Maye’s strengths, which Patriots receiver will benefit most from the rookie QB’s presence, and whether the Pats have a chance versus Houston (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 6 and discuss the MLB...

Brian discusses the news that Drake Maye will start at quarterback for the Pats this Sunday and why the team decided to make the change (1:00). Then, he details the Bruins’ opening-night loss to the Panthers and why it was such a disappointing start to the season (19:55). Next, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about 'The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics,' his new book  about the history...

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Dolphins, some sloppy play across the board, bad coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo and his staff, and when we might see Drake Maye in at quarterback (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics’ preseason games against the Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, as well as Jeremy Swayman’s new contract with the Bruins (27:50). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener...

Brian opens with a lesson the Red Sox could learn from the teams currently still in the playoffs, then looks at Pats offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s unimpressive record after four games (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, the MLB playoffs, Bill Belichick’s future, and more (20:45). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for...

Brian discusses the Patriots' woeful offense, the Sox’s end-of-season press conference, and the contract standoff between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman (1:00). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg about the Celtics as they open up training camp, a chip on their shoulders after a summer of slights, how the team will deal with Kristaps Porzingis’s injury, and more (28:20). Brian and Jam...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ tough loss to San Francisco, the offensive line’s continued struggles, how the Pats can game-plan to minimize their weaknesses on offense, Kendrick Bourne’s potential return, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the blockbuster Knicks trade that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and the Red Sox’s disappointing end to the...

Brian shares a couple of leftover thoughts as the Celtics get started with the preseason (1:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ upcoming game against the 49ers, the ways opponents have been exposing the Pats on offense and defense, how the Pats can possibly have a shot against the Niners, game picks, and more (12:35). Then, Brian and Jamie give out...

Brian shares his thoughts after the Celtics hold their first media day of the season, including how the team will adapt without Kristaps Porzingis to start the season and how the team will cope with the impending sale of the franchise (0:30). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots following their 1-2 start, issues with the secondary, the lack of production from the team’...

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts including when he thinks Drake Maye will start for the Patriots and why, Derrick White’s chances of being an all-star, the Sox’s top priorities heading into the offseason, who he thinks the most popular Celtic will be this upcoming season, and more. Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Sunday thoughts. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listene...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' blowout loss to the Jets, the offensive line's dreadful performance, whether the Pats can even think about starting Drake Maye given their leaky protection, Super Bowl LI memories, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls on the game (36:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 3 (48:10)...

Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Patriots season thus far, their struggles with the passing game, how the secondary will fare against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and game picks (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call, chat about Bill Belichick’s latest comments on the ManningCast, and discuss Pats-Jets a bit before getting into some surprising Celtics snubs in the NBA play...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to Seattle, some crucial missed opportunities that cost the Pats the game, a lack of production from the Pats receivers, the 2014-15 Pats Super Bowl–winning team, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses reports of tension between Wyc and Irv Grousbeck regarding the Celtics’ sale, and some Sox-Yanks drama (34:...

Brian chats with two-time Super Bowl champ Christian Fauria about some of his favorite teammates from the 2000s Pats dynasty, the Pats rushing attack against a stout Seattle defense, how the Pats can attack a shaky Seahawks offensive line, game picks, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the Patriots game and across the NFL for Week 2 of the season (45:40). We want t...

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ win on Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson’s great game, defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington’s brilliant game plan against the Bengals offense, an early preview of the Seahawks-Pats game in Week 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses whether or not the Pats can have success with a limited passing game before he switches to the Red...

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ surprising win in Cincinnati, the Patriots’ impressive rushing attack, Jacoby Brissett’s mistake-free play, Jerod Mayo’s first win as the Pats’ head coach, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener calls and discuss the keys to the game, Tom Brady’s shaky debut as a color announcer, and review some b...