Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Sean Grande On The Celts Big Win Over The Lakers. Mar 09, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with the voice of the Celtics Sean Grande about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious illness, appreciating this incredible era of Celtics basketball, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about NFL free agency (59:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Sean Grande

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Bruins Trade Brad Marchand Mar 08, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the news that the Bruins are sending team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers for a conditional first-round pick (0:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sox Predictions With Ian Cundall. Plus, the B’s Get Ready to Sell, and the C’s Keep Rolling. Mar 07, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ wins on Wednesday and Thursday night, and details how things got so bad with the Bruins (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of 'Sox Prospects' about spring training and their top Red Sox predictions heading into the season (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email, and they discuss the news that 'Off The Pike' regular James White is joining the football coaching staff at the University of Illinois (1:20:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Previewing the Pats' Offseason With Andrew Callahan Mar 04, 2025

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Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ offseason, Mike Vrabel’s stature and reputation around the league, Eliot Wolf’s precarious position with the team, whom the Pats will target in free agency, the upcoming NFL draft, and more. Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Connor Wong’s upcoming season and hits on a few Celtics thoughts, including Al Horford’s unsung value (45:15). Brian and Jamie end with a few Pats thoughts, including Bill Belichick's decision to pull out of ‘Hard Knocks’ (58:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Bounce Back Against Denver With Evan Valenti. Plus, a Huge Offseason for the Pats. Mar 02, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Nuggets on Sunday, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, how the Celtics handled this tough stretch of games, and more (0:35). Then, Brian does a Metric Man preview of Wilyer Abreu’s season for the Sox before giving some Patriots offseason notes (46:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats-related thoughts (1:03:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celts Lose a Showdown With Cleveland at the Garden. Mar 01, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics tough loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night, how things might be different with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday back in the lineup, why the two teams seemed destined for the Eastern Conference Finals, and more. Then, Brian forecasts Trevor Story’s upcoming season before jumping into some NFL combine notes, along with the news that Bill Belichick and UNC will be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ (21:25).Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Celtics game (48:45).

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Justin Termine on the Threats to the Celts Feb 27, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with SiriusXM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ biggest threats across the league, including the Cavaliers in the East—who the Celtics play on Friday—and the Thunder in the West (0:40). Then, Brian does a Metric Man forecast of Triston Casas’s upcoming season (50:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Krafts’ poor grades from Patriots players (58:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Termine

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Spring Training Check-In With Chris Cotillo. Plus, the Celtics Keep On Rolling. Feb 26, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Raptors on Tuesday, including another strong game from Derrick White, and the Bruins’ continued struggles (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the latest drama with Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida’s future with the club, whether Kristian Campbell or Roman Anthony can make the Opening Day roster, injuries to the starting rotation, and more (25:55). Brian then projects Devers’s upcoming season before he and Jamie close by discussing Mike Vrabel’s press conference on Tuesday (1:05:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Beat the Knicks Again With John Jastremski. Plus, Crochet and Bregman Debut for the Sox. Feb 23, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the strong debuts for new Red Sox players Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, and weighs whether Jarren Duran will have a better or worse season than last year (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Sunday before they turn to the Red Sox and Yankees (21:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and then chat about the upcoming Celtics documentary and the Sox’s promising start to spring training (50:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Offseason Predictions With Doug Kyed. Plus, The Celts Roll and Team USA Loses. Feb 21, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps Team USA’s overtime loss to Team Canada in 4 Nations Face Off hockey final before hitting on the Celtics’ dominant win over the 76ers (0:35). Then, Brian and The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed share their top Patriots’ offseason predictions, including players and positions they could target in the draft and free agency (25:15). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations Face Off tournament (1:08:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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