Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Payton Tolle Makes His Debut, and the Sox Avoid the Sweep With Ian Cundall Aug 31, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about Payton Tolle’s electric start on Friday night, his meteoric rise through the minor leagues, Roman Anthony’s incredibly high ceiling, and the Red Sox’s World Series window (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie talk about Jarren Duran’s exciting play (1:02:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Case for the Pats Making the Playoffs With Chris Mason. Plus, the Sox Sweep the O’s. Aug 29, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s sweep of the O’s, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some late-inning dramatic wins, and some great starts from Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito. He then makes his picks for the upcoming slate of college football games (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the reasons to be hopeful and also worried about the upcoming Patriots season and whether they will be good enough to make the playoffs (41:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on NCAA football (1:22:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Mason

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Playoff Chances With Tate Frazier. Plus, the Pats’ 53-Man Roster. Aug 26, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the Patriots' final 53-man roster, dives into some surprising players that made the roster, and takes a look back at a dreadful 2024 draft class (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the upcoming NFL season, the Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs, some of their favorite futures bets, and the NCAA football season (18:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots’ roster (1:02:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tate Frazier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Good Weekend for the Sox in the Bronx, With John Jastremski Aug 25, 2025

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Brian breaks down the Sox’s series win over the Yankees in New York, another pair of fabulous starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet, and some more big hits from Trevor Story (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the series, the Yankees’ player development problems, Aaron Boone’s job security, and the current temperature of the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry (28:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email before some loose Sox and Patriots thoughts (49:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Roman Introduces Himself to the Rivalry. Plus, the Five Most Important Patriots Players This Season. Aug 22, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps an exciting Red Sox win over the Yankees (0:20) before chatting with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the game, Roman Anthony’s incredible season, the Red Sox’s chances of making the playoffs, and more (20:30). Then, Brian gives out his top five most important Patriots players this season (55:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, some recent comments from Bill Belichick, and the new Netflix Cowboys documentary series (1:14:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Roster Projections With Chad Graff. Plus, Will Drake Maye Make the Year Two Leap? Aug 19, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots training camp, his 53-man roster projection for the Pats, which receivers are in and which are out, Drake Maye’s comfort with Josh McDaniels’s offense, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call on the Celtics and discuss the new docuseries 'America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' about the 1990s Cowboys (54:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Did the Pats Find a Star Running Back. Plus, the Sox Can’t Sweep the Marlins. Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts, including another standout performance from Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Marcelo Mayer’s worrisome injury history, the Celtics’ competition in the Eastern Conference next season, and more (0:20). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie assess the state of the Red Sox’s bullpen (37:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The State of the American League With Ben Lindbergh Aug 14, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses Roman Anthony’s incredible rookie campaign and his meteoric rise within the Boston sports scene (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the Red Sox’s pitching rotation, their AL East rivals—the Blue Jays and the Yankees—and the top contenders in the American League (16:25). Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Anthony (1:03:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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NFL Futures with Will Hill. Plus, a Metric Man Breakdown of Garrett Crochet. Aug 12, 2025

Show notes

Brian breaks down what went wrong with Garrett Crochet’s start in the Red Sox’s loss to Houston on Monday night (0:25). Then, he chats with Fox Sports’ Will Hill about their favorite NFL futures, including the Patriots’ ceiling, some surprise teams, and contenders for the NFL’s top awards (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple more of their favorite NFL futures bets (1:00:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Will Hill

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Rough Weekend for the Sox in San Diego With Ian Cundall. Plus, the Pats Get Started. Aug 11, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss to the Padres on Sunday, some small mistakes that added up to cost the team two of three in San Diego, Kristian Campbell and Peyton Tolle’s progress in Worcester, and more (0:20). Then, Brian recaps the Patriots' first game of the preseason, including some standout plays from rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (59:35). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (1:11:35).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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