Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian starts the podcast by assessing Drake Maye’s postseason thus far, and if he can turn in a better performance against Denver, before recapping the Celtics’ close loss to Detroit (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Muench about the upcoming AFC championship, enjoying the Patriots’ surprisingly great season, how the Patriots’ offensive line will hold up against the Bronco’s elite pa...

Brian reacts to the Patriots’ win over the Texans, which sends them to the AFC championship, and discusses why Mike Vrabel has been so successful in his first season as head coach (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the Pats’ five defensive takeaways, how Drake Maye and the offense fared against the Texans’ vaunted defense, and more (23:30). Then, Brian d...

Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s newest signing: Ranger Suarez, and why the Red Sox now have one of the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball (0:00). Then, he chats with ESPN Radio’s Jeremy Branham about the Patriots-Texans game on Sunday, the Texans run game vs. the Pats rush defense, how the Pats’ running backs and tight ends could exploit the tough Texans defense in the passing game,...

Brian begins by assessing Craig Breslow’s job performance in the aftermath of Alex Bregman’s departure and the hole he leaves at third base (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats’ wild-card win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s performance grade, Robert Spillane’s impact on the defense, and the Texans’ win over the Steelers on Monday night (23:20). Brian and Jamie end with...

Brian reacts to the Patriots’ playoff win over the Chargers, including a tremendous defensive effort and some playoff jitters from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s impact, Drake Maye’s scrambling ability, and Mike Vrabel outcoaching Jim Harbaugh (21:00). Then, he discusses the news that Alex Bregman is signing w...

Brian opens by discussing why the Patriots should win on Sunday and why much of the NFL media seems to be rooting against them before touching on the Celtics’ loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Chargers-Pats game, how the Pats can take advantage of the Chargers’ banged-up offensive line, Josh McDaniels’s creative play calling,...

Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game, and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP case and what the Celtics should do with Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ terrific season, Brad Stevens’s amazing job as GM, where the Celtics rank among the NBA’s top contenders, and more...

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ blowout win over the Dolphins and why Drake Maye deserves to win the NFL's MVP, before marveling at Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers on Saturday night (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats win and Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenated running (40:30). They break down Week 18 around the NFL...

Brian discusses the news that Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge, then touches how this might affect the team (0:00). Then, he is joined by The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray to give out some end-of-the-year awards in Boston sports, including Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Rookie of the Year (8:15). Brian and Jamie end with their best...

Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye’s strong case for MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Pats-Dolphins game on Sunday, injury updates on Will Campbell, Milton Williams, and Robert Spillane, and potential playoff opponents for the Pats (27:30). The...

Brian discusses the Patriots winning the AFC East for the first time since 2019 after their blowout win over the Jets, including five Drake Maye touchdown passes (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss in Portland on Sunday night, due in part to some cold shooting from some of their best players and some poor rebounding (28:00). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie l...

Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Pats-Ravens game and why Drake Maye has been so valuable to the Pats’ success before getting to the Celtics’ win over the Pacers and Hugo González’s fabulous rookie season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offseason, how Willson Contreras will play in Boston, whether the Sox will get more pitching help, and...

Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Ravens on 'Sunday Night Football,' the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, and the Celtics’ back-to-back wins on Friday and Saturday (0:01). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats' win, Drake Maye’s fourth-quarter comeback, the Pats' leaky run defense, and the mounting injuries on both sides of the ball (37:30). Brian...

Brian opens with some thoughts on whether or not the Patriots are true contenders, before hitting on Fenway Sports Group’s planned sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins (0:45). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the upcoming Pats-Ravens game, if the Pats defense can stop the Ravens’ rushing attack, which Pats receiver could have a big game, and looking ahead at potential playoff opponen...

Brian offers up some final thoughts on the Pats-Bills game, including the Pats offense versus man coverage and why the defense had so much trouble stopping Josh Allen and James Cook (0:45). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about a couple of tough recent losses from the C’s, Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA-caliber play, the Celtics’ streaky 3-point shooting, and more (24:40). Brian ends with a...

Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Bills on Sunday, including a terrific first half but a brutal second-half collapse (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, the Pats' bad red zone defense, why the offense sputtered in the second half, TreVeyon Henderson’s explosiveness, and more (33:30). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie off...

Brian opens by discussing some big MLB moves, including Pete Alonso to the Orioles, and why the Red Sox didn’t sign him (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the huge Patriots-Bills game on Sunday and if Drake Maye and the Pats can unseat Josh Allen and the Bills in the AFC East (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 15 (1:00:25). We want to hear from you! L...

Brian discusses the MLB Winter Meetings and some players he thinks that the Red Sox may be interested in, including Pete Alonso. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the surprisingly good Celtics, Neemias Queta’s remarkable improvements, where Joe Mazzulla ranks among the NBA’s best coaches, and more (21:30). Then, he and Jamie answer a listener email on the Pats (1:01:00). We want...

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on some recent Red Sox moves, whether Sox ownership is all in on winning a championship, the current College Football Playoff format, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Chad Finn about the Celtics’ hot streak, Jalen Brown’s improved playmaking, when a possible Jayson Tatum return could happen, the comparisons between the ’01 Patriots and the current team, and...

Brian breaks down the Celtics' upset win over the Knicks on Tuesday night and a great game from Jaylen Brown (0:45). Then, he goes through a series of fact or fiction questions surrounding the Patriots, including whether or not Drake Maye will win MVP, with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 14 (1:06:00). We want to hear from you! Leave B...

Brian discusses the Patriots’ dominant win over the Giants on Monday night and how they look like the team to beat in the AFC (0:45). Brian then chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, the Pats defense’s bruising play, and an improved running attack from the Pats (26:35). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Pats (57:20). We want to hear from you! L...

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Cavs on Sunday, including some big shots from Payton Pritchard. Then he gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including the Sox’s spending constraints this offseason, how the Pats’ banged-up offensive line will fair against the Giants on Monday night, and why the Bruins have been surprisingly successful this season (26:10). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call...

Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s acquisition of pitcher Sonny Gray before giving out his top reasons he is thankful for the Pats, Sox, Bruins, and Celtics (0:45). Then he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Patriots, their injured offensive linemen, why their run game has struggled, and how an injured Neemias Queta affects the Celtics (21:45). Brian and Jamie end with some best bets f...

Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Cincinnati that featured some costly injuries to the offensive line and talks about why the Pats can’t run the ball (0:45). Then, he discusses the Celtics’ win over the Magic on Sunday and Neemias Queta’s ankle injury. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake Maye’s subpar performance, and the Pats’ running game (30:15). Br...

Brian opens the pod by comparing Drake Maye’s career with the start of Joe Burrow’s, which included a trip to the Super Bowl in his second season with the Bengals (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the radio voice of the Bengals, Dan Hoard about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, the Bengals’ terrible defense, what Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension means for the game, and why the Bengals have been unable to...