Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Celtics’ clutch Game 4 win in Indiana to sweep the series, sending the C’s back to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown winning the ECF Larry Bird MVP Award (0:30), and then he looks back at the past several years to detail how this Celtics team got to the cusp of a championship (21:00). Then, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie discuss the game and look ahead to the Fina...

Brian reacts to the Celtics’ comeback Game 3 win in Indiana, including one of Jayson Tatum’s best playoff performances, some clutch plays from Jrue Holiday down the stretch, Al Horford’s red-hot three point shooting, and more (0:45). Then Brian discusses Kristaps Porzingis’ recovery, and how exactly the Celtics have missed him on the court (33:30). Brian ends by answering some listener calls befor...

Brian recaps the Celtics' dominant Game 2 win over the Pacers, including a 40-point effort from Jaylen Brown, some very welcome lineup changes, an odd Jayson Tatum game, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of Sox Prospects about the Red Sox’s season thus far, their impressive outfield play, Tanner Houck’s fantastic season, Raffy Devers’s hot streak, and a look at the Sox’s farm system...

Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ crazy Game 1 win, lineup adjustments Joe Mazzulla needs to make, concerns about Al Horford, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the All-NBA teams, which did not include Jaylen Brown, the All-Defensive teams, and respond to a few listener emails (29:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-3...

Brian recaps a wild Celtics overtime win against the Pacers to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, including the game-saving 3-pointer from Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of regulation, some incredible guard play from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, adjustments both teams might make for Game 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at the Western Conference finals and how the Wolves an...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer about the Pacers’ Game 7 win over the Knicks, setting up a Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference final. They discuss how the teams match up, who will guard Tyrese Haliburton for the C's, Tatum’s postseason performances, and series predictions (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the end of the Bruins' season and how the team moves forward from here (29:40). Brian t...

Brian chats with Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about covering the Celtics’ postseason run. Then, they discuss the Patriots’ schedule, what week rookie Drake Maye might start at QB, how the offense will look under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the Pats’ other draft picks, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple of listener emails on the Patriots and Celtics (41:30). We want...

Brian breaks down the Celtics' win over the Cavs Wednesday night, which sends them to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season (0:40). Then, Brian discusses the wild Bruins-Panthers series, which heads to a Game 6 Friday night at the Garden, and whether Jeremy Swayman can continue his otherworldly goaltending (34:25). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer a C's listener call, discuss...

Brian recaps the Celtics game 4 win against a shorthanded Cavaliers team, which featured more stellar play from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (0:30). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about his Drake Maye profile, which gets into Maye’s family and upbringing (33:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Maye some more, and the officiating controversies surrounding the Bruins and the NHL (...

Brian recaps a tough Bruins loss to the Panthers, which included a controversial no-call on the Panthers’ game-tying goal, and discusses whether the B’s have any hope at getting back into the series (0:45). Then, Brian gives out three Celtics thoughts after their Game 3 win in Cleveland, including how Jayson Tatum responded to the criticism he received after Game 2 and his value beyond scoring (16...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ shocking blowout loss to the Cavs, which included some sloppy defense, atrocious shooting, and questionable lineups from the Cs (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener calls and emails on the game (42:40). 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...

Brian recaps a wild Game 2 of the Bruins-Panthers series, which included multiple fights and some continued defensive misplays from the B's. He then touches on Chris Sale’s start against the Red Sox and looks back at his Sox tenure (0:30). Brian then chats with 92.3 The Fan’s Jonathan Peterlin about the Celtics-Cavaliers series, how the Cavs can possibly stop Derrick White, and whether they have a...

Brian recaps another Celtics postseason blowout win, this time to take Game 1 against the Cavaliers (0:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin about the Bruins' upset win over the Panthers in Game 1 of their series, which included some sharpshooting from the B’s and a rejuvenated David Pastrnak (28:35). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Netflix’s Tom Brady roast (1:04:15). The Ringer i...

Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play voice Sean Grande about the upcoming Cavaliers series, Joe Mazzulla’s performance in the playoffs, the rest of the NBA playoffs, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins' thrilling Game 7 overtime win against Toronto, including Jeremy Swayman’s MVP-like performance and David Pastrnak’s game-winning goal (46:45). Brian ends with listener calls and emails...

Brian chats with Kevin Hench about another Bruins loss in a series-tying game, setting up a decisive Game 7 at the Garden (0:30). They also discuss the Celtics’ road to the Finals, the Red Sox’s surprisingly good start to the season, and their initial thoughts on new Pats QB Drake Maye (25:50). Brian ends with a couple listener calls on the B's before Brian and Jamie discuss the series and the NBA...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ Game 5 win over the Heat to take the series, how long the Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis, and how they will fill his place. They also take a look at the other series in the East, the upcoming Nuggets-Timberwolves series, and more (0:35). Then, Brian takes a listener call on the B's and discusses their series with the Maple L...

Brian chats with Evan Valenti of the 'Celtics Beat' podcast about the Celtics’ rout of the Heat in Game 4, which saw Derrick White go off for 38 points, Kristaps Porzingis go down with an injury, a controversial flagrant foul by Bam Adebayo on Jayson Tatum, some questionable comments from TNT’s Stan Van Gundy, and more (0:30). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie discuss som...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ convincing win in Miami, which featured a much better defensive effort from the Cs. Plus  another Bruins win in Toronto, putting them ahead in the series three games to one (0:30). Then, he breaks down the Patriots’ draft, which saw the team draft almost exclusively offensive players (31:35). Finally, Brian and Jamie talk about the draft and give out their favorite Pats p...

Brian reacts to the Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye with the third pick in the NFL draft. He talks about whether Maye or Jayden Daniels will be the better pro, Bill Belichick’s media debut, the other rookie QBs taken in the first round and the situations they’re being thrust into, and more from the first round of the draft (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the Celtics’...

Brian recaps a whirlwind night in Boston sports as the Celtics fall in disappointing fashion to the Heat and the Bruins win a thrilling game in Toronto. Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Nick "Fitzy" Stevens about the NFL draft, Bill Belichick’s reported TV deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, which QBs could be available when the Pats pick at no. 3, receivers that could be around in the seco...

Brian starts with a recap of the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, tying the series at one game a piece (0:30). Then, he chats with Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the Sox’s start to the season, how the team has managed to win despite a raft of injuries, Andrew Bailey’s effect on the pitching staff, Ceddanne Rafaela’s move from center field to shortstop, and more (12:20). Brian and Jamie end with a...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Heat on Sunday and discusses Kristaps Porzingis’s importance to the Celtics offense in this series, the Celts' stifling defense, and why this series might not last long (0:30). Then, Brian goes over the Bruins’ equally decisive win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday; a great game from Jake DeBrusk, who will start in the net for the B's in Game 2; and...

Brian starts by looking at the playoff picture for the Celtics and how they match up against their potential opponents, the Heat or the Bulls (0:30). Then, Brian and NESN’s Andrew Raycroft chat about the Bruins’ upcoming playoff series against the Maple Leafs, compare the goaltending of the two teams, discuss the other playoff series in the Eastern Conference, and more (8:25). After, Brian chats w...

Brian speaks with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham about his latest article detailing Bill Belichick’s search for a head-coaching job this offseason, his interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, Robert Kraft’s role in the process, and where Belichick will go from here (0:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie chat about the NBA playoffs and Wickersham’s article (28:30). We want to hear fr...

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ season, the case for Joe Mazzulla to win Coach of the Year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s chances of making All-NBA teams, the play-in games and potential first-round opponents for the Cs, the other playoff series, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call about a potential Tom Brady comeback, and chat about the Bost...