Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Pats Season Preview With Mark Daniels Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by digging into the high expectations around Drake Maye and just how much he had to carry the Patriots last year, compared to other notable young QBs in recent years (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Pats, their thin depth at edge, whether their offensive line will be improved this year, where their receiving corps ranks in the NFL, and more (24:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the recent controversy revolving around Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming and the Yankees (1:09:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Rough Weekend for the Sox in the Bronx With Chris Hatfield. Aug 30, 2026

Show notes

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Chris Hatfield about the Red Sox-Yankees series, the Sox’s quiet bats, what is up with Willson Contreras, and what we can expect from Roman Anthony and Trevor Story now that they’re back with the team (0:00). Then, Brian discusses UNC and Bill Belichick’s win over TCU to open the college football season, and Christian Gonzalez’s contact negotiations (45:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the disappointing Sox-Yanks series (59:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Hatfield

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Top 10 Boston Athletes Aug 27, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by recapping the Red Sox-Marlins series, including a couple exciting wins before a disappointing loss. The Red Sox head to the Bronx next for a pivotal four-game series against the Yankees (0:00). Then Brian unveils his list of the top 10 Boston athletes, along with some honorable mentions (32:15). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, and Jamie adds in a few more names (1:04:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Breaking Down the Kayshon Boutte Trade With Doug Kyed Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by discussing Eliot Wolf’s press conference, including Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations and the Kayshon Boutte trade. He then talks about some interesting comments from Jayson Tatum’s camp and Payton Pritchard (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots, the Boutte trade, Gonzalez returning to practice, the running back depth chart, and more (19:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Jarren Duran (55:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Sox Sweep Raffy and the Giants, With Kevin Hench Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

Brian discusses the Patriots’ preseason game against the Eagles on Saturday night and some surprising comments from Mike Vrabel after the game about the team’s lack of depth (0:00). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Giants over the weekend, Craig Breslow’s redemption, how the Sox stack up with the other top teams in the American League, and more (14:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Jamie’s recent piece on Fenway Franks in The Boston Globe (55:10).

Fenway Franks story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/17/magazine/onions-hot-dog-condiments-fenway/

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Kevin Hench

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Previewing the Sox’s Stretch Run With Chris Cotillo Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by sharing his approval ratings of the four Boston coaches for the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the recent drama between the fans at Fenway and Willson Contreras, Garrett Crochet’s rehab progress, what to do with Trevor Story, Rafael Devers’s return to Fenway, and more (21:45). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Devers’s Red Sox career (1:13:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Three Pats Takes With Nick "Fitzy" Stevens Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseason and why the team ultimately decided to split up Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (0:00). Then, he chats with Nick "Fitzy" Stevens about the Pats, and they each share three predictions for the upcoming season about players who could make the year two leap, who will win the AFC East, and which wide receivers will shine the brightest (24:30). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Christian Gonzalez’s contract negotiations and some summer travels (1:08:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Nick "Fitzy" Stevens

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Patriots Predictions, Celtics Role Players, and Are the Sox in Trouble? Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

Brian Barrett opens the pod with Patriots talk before handing out some predictions. Will Drake Maye regress coming off a Super Bowl run? How soon can the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez resolve his contract extension issue? Will Derrick White have a bounce-back season for the C’s? Plus, are the Red Sox in trouble after their recent struggles?

(00:38) - The Patriots' possible regression

(05:44) - Derrick White's upcoming season

(10:15) - Christian Gonzalez's contract situation

(15:59) - Eli Raridon’s role on the Patriots

(39:51) - How Paul George can help the Celtics

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Clifford Augustin

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Reacting to the Celtics Schedule With Evan Valenti. Plus, the Sox Avoid a Sweep. Aug 14, 2026

Show notes

Brian Barrett kicks off the podcast by breaking down how the Red Sox avoided a sweep and the biggest takeaways from the series. Then, he gets into the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation. Plus, Evan Valenti of CLNS Media joins the pod to react to the Celtics schedule and go over the key dates to watch for (Jaylen Brown’s return), then discuss the tough Eastern Conference slate.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Clifford Augustin

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Pats Predictions With Tate Frazier. Plus, the Sox Lose Their Fourth Straight. Aug 12, 2026

Show notes

Brian discusses the Red Sox’s four-game skid as well as Adley Rutschman’s Sox debut behind the plate (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the Patriots' upcoming season, what to expect from Drake Maye, some of their favorite futures bets for the Pats and the rest of the NFL, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the NFL and NBA schedules (1:16:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tate Frazier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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