Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Sean Grande on the “Gap-Year” Celtics Mar 04, 2026

Show notes

Brian chats with Sean Grande, the voice of the Celtics, about how Jayson Tatum is handling the mental aspect of his Achilles injury, Hugo González’s tenacity and defensive effort, Jalen Brown’s invaluable leadership this season, the ’24 Celtics championship, and more (0:30). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Trevor Story and what we can expect from him this upcoming season (1:11:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the Patriots’ top offseason needs (1:29:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Sean Grande

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Big Night for Queta and the Celtics. Plus, News from the NFL Combine. Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

Brian recaps another Celtics win over the 76ers, including a big night from big man Neemias Queta (0:00). Then, Brian gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including the latest NFL trade rumors swirling around A.J. Brown, some potential edge rushers that the Patriots could target in the draft, and why Wilson Contreras and Jarren Duran could be primed for big seasons for the Red Sox (25:15). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the NFL combine (58:30).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celtics Check-In With Chris Forsberg Feb 27, 2026

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Brian starts with a comparison between Tom Brady’s deep threats in his later years and Drake Maye’s, and he talks about how the Pats can upgrade that part of the offense next season (0:00). Then, he chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about the Celtics’ recent road trip, Derrick White’s great all-around game, when Jayson Tatum might return, and who could lose minutes when he does (16:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Celtics and discuss the different sports TV broadcasts (1:09:50).

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Guest: Chris Forsberg

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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NFL Combine Primer With Mike Kadlick. Plus, a Breakout Candidate for the Sox. Feb 24, 2026

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Brian explains why Wilyer Abreu could be primed for a breakout season for the Red Sox and takes a closer look at new Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez. Then, he chats with SI Now’s Mike Kadlick about the NFL combine, how the Patriots can avoid a Super Bowl hangover, potential upgrades at edge and receiver for the Pats, Will Campbell’s future on the offensive line, and more (30:20). Brian and Jamie end with some final NFL thoughts and talk about the recent nor’easter (1:12:20).

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Guest: Mike Kadlick

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celts Keep Rolling, With Justin Termine. Plus, USA! Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by reacting to Team USA’s exciting win over Team Canada in the Olympic gold medal game for men’s ice hockey before looking at a few wide receiver options that the Patriots could target (0:00). Then, Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Sunday night, Hugo González’s energy making an impact, where Jaylen Brown ranks among the NBA’s best, how Jayson Tatum and Brown will mesh if Tatum returns, and more (19:20). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on Team USA’s big win (1:05:15).

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Guest: Justin Termine

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Pats Offseason Predictions With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Olympic Hockey and the B’s With Conor Ryan. Feb 19, 2026

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Brian and The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan give out some Patriots offseason predictions about Stefon Diggs’s future with the team, the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, contract negotiations with Christian Gonzalez, and more (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about Olympic hockey, the U.S.'s and Canada’s overtime wins in the quarterfinals, and the Bruins' better than expected season thus far (34:00). Brian and Jamie end by taking a listener email on Jayson Tatum and talking about the Winter Olympics (1:18:45).

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Guests: Andrew Callahan and Conor Ryan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Sizing Up the East Contenders. Plus, Sox Predictions With Adam Kaufman. Feb 17, 2026

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Brian opens with a potential trade the Patriots could make for star receiver AJ Brown and why the Celtics duo of Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum need to win another championship to cement their legacy (0:00). Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Kaufman about the retooled Red Sox rotation, their new infield, and potential breakout candidates (18:00). Then, they try to predict when Tatum might return, his new docu-series with NBC, and assessing the Celtics’ top Eastern Conference rivals (44:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NFL offseason, and the looming MLB labor battle (1:14:15).

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Guest: Adam Kaufman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Another Brutal Sam Kennedy Press Conference, the Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Dilemma, and Other Sunday Thoughts Feb 16, 2026

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Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including another frustrating Red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Roman Anthony making Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Stefon Diggs’s contract situation with the Pats, tanking in the NBA, and more (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call on the Pats and Celtics, and end with some Sox talk (44:40).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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State of the Celts at the All-Star Break With Michael Pina Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by discussing the history of "Super Bowl Hangovers" and if the Pats will buck the trend next year before looking at the Red Sox’s new emphasis on run prevention as the team’s recipe for success (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics at the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum’s potential return and how that affects the Celtics’ chemistry, the other top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Super Bowl and some new TV (1:17:25).

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Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Previewing the Sox Season With Ian Cundall. Plus, Lessons From the Super Bowl and Tatum Practices. Feb 10, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by trying to figure out if and when Jayson Tatum might play a game this season, and how he will fit into the Celtics’ rotation (0:00), before hitting on some leftover takeaways from the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss and the heavy load Drake Maye carried for the team all season (18:45). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s most recent trade that landed them 3B Caleb Durbin, Craig Breslow’s offseason, whether the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, the beefed-up starting rotation, and more (35:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Super Bowl (1:33:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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