Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, and other promising Red Sox prospects, as well as veterans like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. 32:20 - Brian previews tomorrow’s episode on the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Ravens. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message...

0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths. 15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengt...

0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more. 17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game. 38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and s...

(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2. (14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the year...

(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense.  (44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts'...

(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play. (09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. NOTE: Khari joined immediately after the game, before the news of Mac Jones’s injury. (36:48) - PATRIOTS: Why everyone is going to have to get used to hearing broadcast teams like Greg...

(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in the East. (21:52): PATRIOTS - Things to look out for during Week 1. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ryen Russillo Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: St...

Bill Simmons joins the show and starts by giving a glass-half-full perspective on the Pats, before Brian and Bill dive into some of the questions they have for the team heading into the season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bill Simmons Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:33 — PATRIOTS: Is this the biggest season opener in recent memory? Also looking at potential story lines after Week 1. 17:57 — PATRIOTS: The Ringer’s John Jastremski, host of ‘New York, New York’ and Miami Dolphins super fan, joins the show to discuss the Week 1 matchup between the Pats and Dolphins, Tua vs. Mac, and a look at the state of New York sports. 50:02 — RED SOX: Kiké Hernandez re-sign...

(00:51) - PATRIOTS: What the Pats can do to help Mac Jones make the big second-year leap in his development. Can Mac make the leap without any real weapons around him? (16:40) - PATRIOTS: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show to discuss the offensive struggles, why Bill Belichick didn’t go after an offensive coordinator after Josh McDaniels left, why the Dolphins are a terrible match...

(1:00) - PATRIOTS: Why Jacoby Myers shouldn’t be the Pats’ number one receiving option. (10:00) - CELTICS: Looking back on Danny Ainge’s tenure in the Celtics’ front office. Plus: how does the Jazz and Cavaliers affect Boston and the Eastern Conference? (16:15) - RED SOX: Jonny Gomes stops by to discuss his time on the Red Sox, why the Sox must keep Xander Bogaerts, and much more. (37:20) - The te...

(1:00) - PATRIOTS: The Pats look primed to be competitive this season, but is their 2021 spending going to come back to bite them? (18:00) - PATRIOTS: PFF’s Doug Kyed on surprise roster cuts and evaluating the Pats roster. (38:00) - RED SOX: Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora are reportedly expected to return next season. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Doug Kyed Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Producer: St...

(00:48) - PATRIOTS: Can the Pats maximize their time while Mac Jones is on his rookie contract? Also, where do the Pats rank among teams with QBs on rookie deals? (19:51) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Pats' offensive line struggles, Mac Jones’s preseason performance, Kendrick Bourne, and more. (44:28) - CELTICS: One of the newest Celtics, Danilo Gallinari, avoided...

BONUS POD! Brain recaps the Patriots final preseason game and grades Mac Jones’s performance before diving into his biggest preseason takeaways. Host: Brian Barrett Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:31)-PATRIOTS: Will the Patriots miss Josh McDaniels? Some potential changes to the scheme that could improve the offense. (23:18)-CELTICS: Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss the Durant-to-the-Celtics saga being over, next steps in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's development, who’s the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, and more. (44:20)-PATRIOTS: Did Belichick make the right decis...

(1:07)-RED SOX: The Red Sox get embarrassed at home by the Blue Jays. (19:05)-PATRIOTS: NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins the show to talk about the Pats receiving corps, Matt Patricia calling plays, Tom Brady, and more. (39:08)-CELTICS: Brian explains why Jayson Tatum is a good bet for MVP next season. (41:59)-CALLS: Callers talk Sox and Celtics. We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a mess...

(1:42)–RED SOX: The Red Sox lose their series against the Orioles. Chaim Bloom failed this year’s Red Sox team. (25:02)-CHAD FINN: The Boston Globe's Chad Finn joins the show to talk more on the Red Sox's woes and who they want to see calling Sox games next season. (41:59)-PATRIOTS: Tyquan Thornton’s injury, Kendrick Bourne’s eventful training camp, what we want to see from Mac Jones in Year 2, an...