Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Are the Patriots Really Going to Start Drake Maye? Plus, Evan Valenti on Jayson Tatum’s Big Night. Jan 03, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses whether the Patriots will actually start Drake Maye on Sunday, with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft on the line, and why they desperately need that pick (1:00). Then, he chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about the Celtics' exciting win over the Timberwolves and Jayson Tatum’s incredible game (18:35). Brian and Jamie end with their Week 18 best bets, the upcoming NFL playoffs, and the College Football Playoff (1:08:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Future Is Up in the Air in Foxborough, With Doug Kyed. Plus, the Celtics Bounce Back. Dec 31, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win over the Raptors on Tuesday and the Bruins' loss to the Capitals (1:00). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots as they enter the final week of the regular season, whether Drake Maye will start Sunday, evaluating Jerod Mayo's and Eliot Wolf’s first years, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with a few listener emails about the Pats (1:08:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Pats Lay an Egg at Home With James White Dec 28, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Chargers, Eliot Wolf’s roster building struggles, players’ morale as the team piles up losses, whether or not the Krafts will make any changes with the coaching staff, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie discuss the game some more, and how the Pats got to such a bad place, and where they go from here (32:20). Brian ends with some baseball free agency news, including Teoscar Hernandez signing with the Dodgers, and how that affects the Red Sox’s plans (47:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Top Boston Sports Stories of the Year. Plus, the Celtics Go Down on Christmas. Dec 26, 2024

Show notes

Brian discusses the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers on Christmas, and why the team has struggled a bit in December (0:45). Then, he shares his top Boston sports stories of the year, including the Celtics’ title run last season, Drake Maye’s rookie year, and the Red Sox acquiring ace pitcher Garrett Crochet (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 17 (40:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Magic Upset The Celtics With Steve Ceruti. Plus, Walker Buehler to the Red Sox. Dec 24, 2024

Show notes

Brian discusses the news that the Sox signed pitcher Walker Buehler and then looks at the Pats' backfield, Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson (0:35). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the Celtics loss to the Magic, why the Magic give the Celtics so much trouble, where the two teams rank in the East, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA Christmas games, and talk about their holiday plans (1:03:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Steve Ceruti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Put Up a Fight In Buffalo With James White. Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ hard fought loss to the Bills, including some promising signs from Jerod Mayo and the coaching staff, Drake Maye’s performances against top QBs this season, the Patriots’ improve pick in the upcoming draft, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses Jayson Tatum’s monster game against the Bulls on Saturday, his chances of winning an MVP in his career, and the Red Sox’s new pitcher, Patrick Sandoval (30:00). Brian and Jamie close with some final thoughts on the Pats-Bills game (58:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Sox's Next Move With Chris Cotillo. Plus, a Metric Man Breakdown of Drake Maye. Dec 19, 2024

Show notes

Brian starts with a Metric Man breakdown of Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, especially considering his supporting cast on the team (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about Bill Belichick to UNC, the Red Sox’s offseason, the Garrett Crochet trade, and any additional moves that the Sox might make (18:20). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 16 in the NFL (1:02:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Potential Changes in Foxborough With Mark Daniels Dec 17, 2024

Show notes

Brian starts by assessing Drake Maye’s impressive rookie season, and compares him to the other QBs around the NFL (1:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Jerod Mayo’s rocky first year, whether he or any other coaches are on the hot seat, how the locker room views the coaching staff, Eliot Wolf’s equally poor first year, and more (15:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the NFL draft and discuss potential head coaching candidates and some Celtics nuggets (52:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Rough Afternoon In Arizona With James White Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

Brian reacts to another tough loss to the Cardinals for the Pats, as the mistakes the team makes continue to mount, before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game (1:00). Then, he reviews the Red Sox’s offseason moves, and what additional moves the team could still make (33:00). Brian answers a couple listener calls, before he and Jamie add some final thoughts on the Pats and Celts (42:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Bill Belichick’s Future at UNC With Tate Frazier Dec 13, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dismantling of the Pistons on Thursday night (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about Bill Belichick as the head coach of UNC, how Belichick hopes to resurrect the program, Drake Maye’s UNC career and future in the NFL, and more (21:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the upcoming Pats-Cardinals game, then give out their best bets for Week 15 in the NFL (58:05).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tate Frazier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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