Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Pats Win an Ugly One, With James White Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Patriots' tight 24-23 win over the Falcons, including a down day for Drake Maye and a shaky game from the offensive line, before discussing a promising start to Hugo González’s Celtics career (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats game, how the Falcons defense confused Maye, and a couple of key injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte (34:00). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie close out the show with some final Pats thoughts (52:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Falcons-Pats Preview With Mark Daniels. Plus, Signs of Life From the C’s. Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

Brian opens by discussing the Celtics’ impressive win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night and how Jaylen Brown has stacked up against the opponents’ best players (0:45). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots’ recent trades, their overall depth across the roster, and whether the Falcons—or anyone—can stop Drake Maye these days (18:40). They also give out their game predictions. Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 9 of the NFL season (57:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina. Oct 28, 2025

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Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots’ surprising 6-2 record, Drake Maye’s MVP-type season so far, the offensive line’s play, Robert Spillane and the defense, and more (0:45). Then, he talks to The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics, how much the team has missed Jayson Tatum, their lack of talent in the frontcourt, and whether or not the team should tank (51:50). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on Maye (1:19:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Steve Muench and Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Five Straight Wins for the Pats, With James White Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses another Patriots win and how the Pats offense overcame a good Browns defense before discussing why the Celtics have started the season 0-3 (0:45). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about Drake Maye and Kayshon Boutte’s chemistry, TreVeyon Henderson’s best game as a Patriot, Myles Garrett’s monster game, and more (31:50). Brian takes a couple listener calls to close out the show (59:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Browns-Pats Preview With Jonathan Peterlin Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

Brian starts with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics' season-opening loss and why some of their problems aren’t easily fixable (0:45). Then, he chats with Jonathan Peterlin of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland about the upcoming Browns-Pats game, the Browns’ QB carousel, whether this is a potential trap game for the Pats, some recent LeBron James news, and more (14:35). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 8 of the NFL season (54:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Jonathan Peterlin

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Celtics Drop Their Opener Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics season opening loss to the 76ers at the Garden, some troubling defense from the Celtics, Jaylen Brown’s up-and-down game, and resetting expectations with this year’s team compared to recent years (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the game and the Boston sports scene (38:40).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celtics Season Preview With Tom Giles. Plus, Marchand Returns to the Garden. Oct 22, 2025

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Brian recaps the Bruins’ dramatic loss to the Panthers and Brad Marchand’s return to the Garden compared to other returning former Boston athletes (0:45). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles about the upcoming Celtics season, season predictions, Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury, and more (20:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing some eye-popping Drake Maye stats and the World Series (52:00).

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Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Pats Keep Rolling, With James White Oct 19, 2025

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Brian recaps the Pats’ blowout win in Tennessee, including another great game from Drake Maye, a more productive run game, and a solid performance from the defense, which overcame a slow start to lock down the Titans (0:45). Then, he chats with James White about the game, where the Pats sit among the AFC’s best teams, and Drake’s place among the top QBs in the league (17:30). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about the top athletes in Boston right now (44:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Drake Maye Leap With Steven Ruiz Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about Drake Maye’s great second season so far, his most impressive plays, where he ranks among the top QBs in the league, and predictions for the Patriots-Titans game (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the Pats and the rest of the NFL in Week 7 (42:20). They then end with a few thoughts on Alex Bregman and the Celtics’ preseason (1:03:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Steven Ruiz

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celts Outlook With Bobby Manning. Plus, the First-Place Pats! Oct 15, 2025

Show notes

Brian takes stock of the first-place Patriots and where Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel rank among the league’s best QB-coach tandems (0:15). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ preseason, how fast the Celtics will play this year, whether their defense will be good enough, who the starting five will be, and more (30:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the Pats offensive line (1:21:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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