Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s win over the A’s, which included some great offense, but also some more troubling signs from Brayan Bello (0:15). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox as they head toward the All-Star break, Triston Casas’s potential return to the lineup, and players the Sox could target at the trade deadline (17:50). Then, Brian and Jamie take a lis...

Brian runs through 10 Boston sports questions on his mind: How will Tom Brady do as a football commentator this season? What will Jayson Tatum’s role be on the U.S. Olympic team? And is this becoming the summer of Raffy Devers? (0:15) Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on Brian’s questions (56:50) We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at...

Brian starts by recapping the Red Sox’s win over the Yankees - taking two of three in the Bronx - and the news that three Red Sox are All Stars (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Red Sox-Yankees series, how concerned Yankees fans should be about their team, Alex Cora vs Aaron Boone, whether the Knicks can challenge the Celtics in the East next season or not, and...

Brian and Jamie discuss the current top Boston athletes, and give out their respective top 10 lists. Their lists include a similar surprise at no. 10, and a different player taking the crown for top dog in Beantown (0:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ offseason moves, their recent announcement that the team is up for sale, other big moves across the NBA, and the Celtics’ biggest threats in the East next season (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the Red Sox’s solid play recently, and whether they will be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline (50:40). We want to hear from you!...

Brian addresses Jayson Tatum’s record $314 million super max contract to start the pod, before discussing the news that the Celtics are reportedly up for sale, why Wyc Grousbeck is selling, and what that means for the franchise moving forward. Then, Brian breaks down Derrick White’s 4 year, $125.9 million extension and some other big moves across the NBA, like Paul George signing with the 76ers (0...

Brian takes a look at NBA free agency, what moves the Celtics could make, and how the new CBA second-apron rules really hamstring the Celtics’ options (0:40). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about how best to manage Tanner Houck’s workload, Triston Casas’s injury timeline, Rafael Devers’s hot bat, and more (16:05). Brian and Jamie end by answering a listener email (57:55).  We wa...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ first two draft picks and how they can contribute to the team (0:40). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Red Sox’s solid first half of the season, Alex Cora’s great job managing the club, potential trades the Sox could make to bolster the squad, the young players that have made major impacts this season, and more (21:15). Then, Brian answers some listener...

Brian looks at the Celtics’ first-round pick, Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman, and how he can help the team in the short and long term (0:15). Then, he chats with Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots, and they both make some bold predictions about the upcoming season (20:45). Brian and Jamie then discuss the predictions and add a couple more (1:13:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a...

Brian chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ title, and how this year’s team compares to the 2007-08 Celtics championship team. Then they go through the Celtics’ top players and their most memorable moments from this postseason (0:15). Brian and Jamie end with some listener emails, and chat about the upcoming NBA draft (41:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the l...

Brian compares this year’s title-winning Celtics team with the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series. He looks at the many similarities between the two teams but also one notable difference (0:45). Then, he looks at the top Boston athletes and how the Celtics’ championship changes the pecking order (38:30). Then, he takes some listener calls before he and Jamie chat about Boston’s most popul...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the Celtics’ incredible year, their title window going forward, how other teams may copy the Celtics’ blueprint, the upcoming NBA draft, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers some listener calls, and he and Jamie answer some listener emails (32:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us you...

Brian talks to SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell about her all-night-long coverage of the Celtics’ win on Monday, what made this team special all season long, Jaylen Brown’s much improved defense this season, Joe Mazzulla’s eccentricities, and more. Then Brian answers some more listener calls about the Celtics’ title (44:00). Brian and Jamie end with some more thoughts on Banner 18 and how they plan to cele...

Brian celebrates the Celtics’ 18th NBA title with Kevin Hench, as they discuss Jaylen Brown’s Finals MVP performance, Joe Mazzulla’s fantastic coaching job this season, how this championship squad stacks up with other great Celtics teams, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls about what this title means to Celtics Nation (47:15). Brian and Jamie end by celebrating the title, and r...

Brian starts by discussing his confidence level heading into Game 5 of the Finals and why Jayson Tatum’s shooting slump has him slightly worried (0:45). Then, he talks about why the Celtics’ advantage in the math game should still propel them to a title and which parts of their game they need to get back to in order to finish the job (22:25). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the Finals and som...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ blowout loss in Dallas on Friday night, how Dallas’ offense managed to penetrate Boston’s defense, why the C’s offense struggled to generate good shots all of a sudden, and whether or not there is reason for concern going forward for the Celtics in this series (0:30). Then, Brian answers some listener calls, before he and Jamie end with...

Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Drew Carter about the Celtics' roller-coaster win over the Mavs in Game 3 of the Finals, Jaylen Brown’s huge second half, how the C's exploited Luka Doncic’s poor defense, and Drew’s first season as the Celtics’ TV play-by-play announcer (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie wrap up with some thoughts on the game and Tom Brady’s Patr...

Brian discusses the latest injury news surrounding Kristaps Porzingis and his injured ankle, and how the Celtics will fill his shoes if he can’t go in Game 3 (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann about the NBA Finals, adjustments the Mavericks need to make as the series shifts to Dallas, Jayson Tatum’s shooting efficiency and his play overall, Jaylen Brown’s tight defense, and m...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. He covers Jrue Holiday’s incredible performance, another injury scare for Kristaps Porzingis, an up-and-down game from Jayson Tatum, and a superb defensive performance by the entire Celtics squad (0:45). Then, he takes some listener calls reacting to the game, before he and Jamie offer up some la...

Brian chats with Kevin Hench about the Celtics' impressive Game 1 rout over Dallas, including the return of Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown’s great two-way play, the Celtics’ prolific 3-point shooting, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at how the Celtics built such a large lead using mismatches on Brown and Jayson Tatum, and how Dallas can possibly adjust to make this a series (37:00). Finally,...

Brian chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about NBA Finals storylines, including how the Mavs will defend Boston’s wings, nightmare scenarios that could doom the Celtics, what a potential title would mean for various members of the Celtics organization, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple listener calls before he and Jamie give out their best bets for the Finals (1:02:35). We want to hear from y...

Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic, ranking this Celtics team in franchise and NBA history, Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a head coach, and more (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some quick thoughts on potential famous Finals spectators (1:17:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-71...

Brian gives out six thoughts on the NBA Finals, including a side-by-side comparison of the Celtics' and Mavericks' rosters. Plus, how the Celtics offense will attack Luka Doncic and the Mavs defense, Kyrie’s return to Boston, and more (0:30). Then, he and Jamie end with some final words on Brian’s thoughts (53:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-717...

Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart, Matthew Judon’s contract talks, Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame ceremony, and more (0:40). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss how the media covers Jayson Tatum and talk about the upcoming NBA Finals (48:00). We want to hear...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the national media, and potential Finals matchups (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener questions on the Celtics and Patriots (46:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us...