Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

Potential Celtics Trades With Justin Verrier. Plus, a Weekend for the Sox. Jun 01, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series win in Atlanta, including another dominant start from ace pitcher Garrett Crochet, a Trevor Story resurgence, and Craig Breslow’s media session (0:35). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ offseason, the future of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum with the team, potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trades, and more (32:05). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener calls (1:02:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Verrier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Somehow Things Are Getting Worse for the Sox May 29, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the Red Sox after their disastrous series in Milwaukee, including Wilyer Abreu’s slump, a lack of clutch hitting, and some more defensive mistakes (0:35). Then, Brian compares the OKC Thunder’s current rise to the Celtics’ run in the early 2020s (38:00). Brian and Jamie end by commiserating over the Red Sox’s slump, and hit on the Stefon Diggs controversy (44:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Previewing A Busy Offseason for the Bruins With Conor Ryan. Plus, Ranking the Top Five Athletes in Boston. May 27, 2025

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Brian predicts who will be the five most popular athletes in Boston one year from now (0:35). Then, he talks to Boston Globe reporter Conor Ryan about the Bruins’ offseason, potential free-agent targets, Don Sweeney’s contract extension, and the team’s head coaching search (25:30). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseason and break down Brian’s top-athletes list (1:03:35).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Conor Ryan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Recapping a Miserable Weekend at Fenway May 25, 2025

Show notes

Brian starts by trying to make sense of the Red Sox’s disappointing season thus far, including subpar starting pitching and a black hole at shortstop (0:35). Then, he commiserates with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the state of the team, why things haven’t worked out as expected, and whether there are any potential fixes (16:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox (54:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Kevin Hench

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Three Patriots Questions With Chad Graff. Plus, the Sox Can’t Avoid Drama. May 22, 2025

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Brian starts by discussing the crazy Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers and Knicks, before getting into the latest drama surrounding the Red Sox’s pitching staff (0:35). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about some interesting questions surrounding the Patriots, including who their no. 2 wide receiver will be behind Stefon Diggs and how the carries will be broken up between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson (26:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the Red Sox’s issues (1:01:00).

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Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Potential Celtics Moves With Zack Cox. Plus, a Belichick Update. May 20, 2025

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Brian discusses the latest Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson exposé that the New York Times published on Tuesday, including the news that the two may be engaged, before shifting to the Bruins, who extended GM Don Sweeney for two more seasons (0:35). Then, Brian speaks with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the end of the Celtics’ season, the financial crunch that the team faces this offseason, and the potential trades they could make to lighten their payroll (25:10). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Belichick drama (57:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Recapping a Rough Weekend With Ian Cundall May 18, 2025

Show notes

Brian opens with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics, including Jaylen Brown’s knee injury and whether this is the end of an era for this team (0:35). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss on Sunday, another bad start from Brayan Bello, Andrew Bailey’s tenure as the pitching coach, when we might see Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony in the majors, and more (11:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (50:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celtics Season Comes To an End May 17, 2025

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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ blowout loss in MSG, ending their season (0:35). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics’ future, which players could be on the move, how they team will fare without Jayson Tatum, and more (25:10). Brian ends with some listener calls and a recap of the Red Sox’s loss to the Braves on Friday night (1:01:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Keith Smith

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Kornet Game! With John Jastremski. May 15, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Jayson Tatum–less Celtics' blowout win over the Knicks on Wednesday night, including big games from Luke Kornet, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown (0:35). He then touches on the Red Sox’s woes after getting swept by Detroit (20:30)Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics-Knicks series and whether the Celtics can pull off the upset on Friday night to force a Game 7 in Boston (39:05). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie break down the Patriots' 2025-26 schedule (54:05).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Tatum’s Injury Looms Over Celtics Loss With Evan Valenti May 13, 2025

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Brian and CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti react to the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s serious-looking leg injury, and how the team moves forward if he misses a significant amount of time (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the Celtics, and their now regular Bill Belichick check-in (1:00:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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