Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Pats Get Back to the Playoffs, With James White Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

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 takes some listener calls before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the game (1:01:15) .

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Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Recipe for a Pats Bounce-Back Win With Chad Graff Dec 18, 2025

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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 opponents around the AFC (12:25). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 16, and talk about the college football playoffs (47:30).

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Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Tough Couple of Losses for the Celts, With Bobby Manning. Plus, Some Leftover Thoughts on Pats-Bills. Dec 17, 2025

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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 couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about a disappointing Red Sox offseason so far (1:08:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Pats Stunned by Josh Allen and the Bills, With James White Dec 15, 2025

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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 offer up some final thoughts on the game (1:01:30) .

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Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen for the AFC East With Mark Daniels Dec 11, 2025

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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).

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Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove! Dec 09, 2025

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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).

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Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celtics Stay Hot With Chad Finn Dec 08, 2025

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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 more (24:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and an email (1:17:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Pats Fact or Fiction With Andrew Callahan Dec 03, 2025

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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).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Pats Crush the Giants Dec 02, 2025

Show notes

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).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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'Monday Night Football' Preview, Celts Win, and Some Concerns About the Sox. Dec 01, 2025

Show notes

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 and talk about Thanksgiving football (57:00).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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