Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson about what is going on the with Pats offense, how they can get back on track, who talked the most trash on the 2000s Patriots teams, and more (0:30). Then Brian previews the Red Sox’s free agent priorities as the MLB winter meetings get going, (29:30) before recapping the Celtics' win over the Pistons (44:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Br...

Brian compares this year’s Patriots offense to the Cam Newton–led offense in 2020 and assesses who is to blame for the team’s offensive shortcomings this season (0:30). Later, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ hot start, Jayson Tatum’s place among the NBA’s most complete players, Malcolm Brogdon’s impressive contributions, and more (19:30). Brian ends with a listener call...

Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Colts, the defense’s impressive performance, and another lackluster game from Mac Jones (0:30). Then, he chats with PFF’s Doug Kyed about the game, Josh Uche and Matt Judon’s sack-fest, what is going on with Jake Bailey, and more (19:00). Brian ends with a listener call, the Bruins’ Mitchell Miller debacle, and some Celtics thoughts (42:00). We want to hear...

Brian chats with WEEI’s Khari Thompson about how to fix the Patriots offense (0:30), the trade deadline, the Patriots upcoming game against the Colts, and more (40:40). Then, Brian takes some Celtics-related listener calls and assesses Joe Mazzulla’s first seven games as head coach. He ends by recapping the Bruins win over the Rangers. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listene...

(0:30) Brian breaks down the news that Ime Udoka is set to become the new Nets head coach after they fired Steve Nash, and what it means for the Celtics and Nets. (14:30) Then, Brian chats with Antoine Walker about his Celtics career, the ’98 All-Star Game at MSG, Tatum’s MVP chances, and more. (37:30) Finally, he discusses the Pats' uneventful trade deadline and takes a few listener calls about t...

(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots running back James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s pass-catching abilities, Zach Wilson’s decision-making, and more. (38:30) Finally, Brian takes a few listener calls and talks about the Celtics’ win over the Wizards. Learn more about your ad...

(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies. (18:30) Next, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Jets game, the demise of the Yankees' season, and whether the Jets are for real. (36:00) Finally, Brian discusses the Bruins’ hot start, Tom Brady’s woes, and takes...

Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had this week, and how they compare to other infamous media moments from the Belichick era (23:30). Then he chats with NBC Sports Boston analyst and former Celtics guard Eddie House about the ’08 championship team, his thoughts on the current team, and mo...

(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe. (22:00) He discusses the loss and the QB controversy further with former Patriots running back James White. (43:00) Brian ends with a few listener calls on the Pats game and his thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Bulls. We want to hear f...

(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the Patriots’ offensive game plan. (20:30) Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Jason Goff about the upcoming Bears vs. Patriots game, Justin Fields’s disappointing sophomore season, the Bulls’ potential this year, and more. (51:00) Brian wraps up with a listene...

(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. (29:30) Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ season, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, Tom Brady’s bizarre season, and more. (52:00) Finally, Brian takes a listener call about the Patriots. We want...

(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White about the game, QB Bailey Zappe’s impressive performance, some fun Bill Belichick stories, and more (18:00). Then, Brian takes a crack at some Celtics season over/unders (38:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617...

(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before previewing the upcoming Patriots–Browns game with Jonathan Peterlin of The Fan in Cleveland (18:00). Brian ends by answering some Patriots-related listener calls, and then recaps the Bruins' opening win on Wednesday night (42:30). We want to hear from you! Le...

Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:30). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (59:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listene...

(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ upcoming season. They discuss the B’s new head coach Jim Montgomery, the team’s aging core of veterans, the goalie competition, and more. (45:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call about the free-agent pitcher that the Red Sox should target and shares a cou...

0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions. 17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, and they talk about Bailey Zappe’s first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s big day, the Patriots' dominant defensive effort, and more. 38:30 - Brian answers listener calls about the Patriots game, as well as the Red Sox’s offseason pitc...

0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday. 21:30 - Brian talks to Lions radio announcer Dan Miller about the Patriots vs. Lions game, Matt Patricia’s tenure in Detroit, the Lions’ first-ranked offense, and more. 42:30 - Brian answers a listener voicemail about the sad end to the Red Sox season and talks about Xander...

0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to know Kevin Garnett in Minnesota and Boston, and more. 38:45 - Brian is joined by Western Kentucky football coach Tyson Helton to talk about his former quarterback Bailey Zappe, who is now in line to start for the Patriots. 52:00 - Brian unveils his “Fas...

0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defense and special teams, the Patriots’ upcoming schedule, and more. 15:30 – Brian talks to James White about the game, the two-headed rushing attack of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, Bill Belichick’s fiery showing on the sidelines, how teams stay...

0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five offensive weapons, and more. 26:30 - Brian breaks down the upcoming Patriots vs. Packers game with former Packers WR James Jones, and James shares his thoughts on the new-look Packers offense without Devante Adams, the Packers’ porous run defense, his top t...

0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s development as a franchise QB. 20:00 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe about Celtics Media Day, the Ime Udoka ordeal, why the Celtics tabbed Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach, what it will take to resign Jaylen Brow...

0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the Pats’ WRs, and more. 18:20 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl Champion James White about the game, positive signs from the Patriots’ offense, the mistakes that may have cost the Patriots the win, Josh McDaniels poor start in Las Ve...

0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach, how the Celtics will fare this season, and more. 15:20 - CELTICS - Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the Celtics, and how their bumpy offseason affects the overall Boston sports landscape. 22:20 - PATRIOTS - Brian talks to The Ringe...

00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member and what it means for the 2022-23 Celtics season. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jamie McClellen Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices