Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Grading the Celtics’ Bench With Brian Robb. Plus, Red Sox Drama! Feb 18, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the drama in Fort Myers with the Red Sox, including Rafael Devers’s initial refusal to DH and Triston Casas’s eyebrow-raising comments about the roster (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb to grade the Celtics’ bench at the break and assess the Celtics’ chances of winning the Eastern Conference (27:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming NFL free agency and MLB spring training (1:03:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Brian Robb

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Grading The Celts at the All Star Break and Projecting the Sox’s Lineup With Chad Finn. Feb 16, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the USA’s electric win over Canada in the 4 Nations hockey tournament on Saturday night, the Red Sox’s potential lineup, grades for the C’s starters at the all-star break, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament, and the upcoming final at TD Garden (1:10:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Alex Bregman Signs With Sox, With Joe Murray Feb 13, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the Red Sox signing Alex Bregman and how that changes the outlook for the upcoming season, plus Garrett Crochet and a possible contract extension, the Bruins at the break, the NFL offseason, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Bregman news and a brief chat about the upcoming Celtics docuseries (54:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Joe Murray

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celts Are Rolling With Tom Giles. Plus, Lessons Learned From the Eagles Super Bowl Win. Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

Brian starts by discussing the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, and lessons the Patriots can learn from their success (0:45). Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Celtics’ strong play as of late, Tom Brady’s Super Bowl call, Jayson Tatum’s magnificence, Jrue Holiday’s stamina down the stretch, and more (26:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Celtics, and talk about the latest Red Sox offseason buzz (51:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celts Are Still the Best in the East Feb 09, 2025

Show notes

Brian shares his takeaways from the Celtics’ beatdown of the Knicks in MSG, including why he is confident in the Celtics’ chances in a potential playoff matchup with the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s stellar play, Derrick White as a bellwether for the team, and why the Celts are set up with Tatum for years to come (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots (50:35).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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NBA Trade Deadline With Zach Kram. Plus, a No-Show From the Celts. Feb 07, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Mavericks on Thursday night and where things went wrong (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about the NBA trade deadline, the big trades across the league, how they affect both conferences, and where Cooper Flagg could end up (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with their picks and best bets for the Super Bowl (1:01:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zach Kram

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celtics Look Like the Celtics Again! Plus, Super Bowl Props and Dynasty Talk With John Jastremski. Feb 05, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the top-seeded Cavaliers to run their win streak to four games in a row (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Super Bowl, the Chiefs dynasty, their favorite prop bets, and more (28:20). Brian ends with some thoughts on the Pats, and Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp, who are both on the NFL trading block (53:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Big Comeback for the C's With Justin Verrier. Plus, Luka to L.A.?! Feb 03, 2025

Show notes

Brian starts by discussing the shocking trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers before emphasizing how important the upcoming NFL draft is for the rebuilding Patriots (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the big trades around the NBA, the Celtics’ comeback win over the 76ers on Sunday night, and the biggest threats to the Celtics across the league (30:30). Brian and Jamie end with an email about college basketball in New England (1:01:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Verrier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Offseason Wishlist With Chad Graff Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Bulls on Wednesday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ big game, Jalen Brown’s increased scoring in the paint, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ beefed up coaching staff, and they both share their offseason wishlists for the team (27:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Pats’ draft pick, and the coaching staff (59:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Inconsistent Celts With Zack Cox Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

Brian talks to the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ frustrating inconsistencies, which were on display in their loss to the Rockets on Monday night. They also talk about the differences between this year’s team and last year’s, Jayson Tatum’s slump, who might buy the Celtics, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Patriots’ latest coaching hires and what he thinks of them (41:00). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie compare the Chiefs’ current run to the Patriots’ dynasty (56:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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