Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Bonus Pod: Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox and Belichick to North Carolina Dec 12, 2024

Show notes

Brian goes over the Red Sox’s blockbuster trade for White Sox ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and what the Red Sox had to give up in return (1:00). Then, he and Jamie discuss the news that Bill Belichick is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of North Carolina’s football team (24:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sox Hot Stove With Ian Cundall. Plus, Belichick to UNC? Dec 10, 2024

Show notes

Brian starts with a couple thoughts on whether Jerod Mayo could be on the hot seat, then discusses reports that Bill Belichick may be headed to college football as the head coach at North Carolina (0:55). Then, he chats with SoxProspects.com’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offseason, which players the team is targeting, potential trades, the team’s farm system, and more (20:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NBA Cup and 'Monday Night Football.’ (1:13:00)

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Recapping the Celtics' Weekend With Bobby Manning. Plus, Sunday Thoughts. Dec 08, 2024

Show notes

Brian gives out his Sunday thoughts on Bill Belichick, the Sox, and more (0:45). Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics’ weekend, including a win against the Bucks and a loss to the Grizzlies (17:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the College Football Playoff bracket (1:06:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Drake Maye Comparison, Plus Sox Optimism Dec 05, 2024

Show notes

Brian looks back at other great athletes that didn’t have a good enough supporting cast and discusses whether Drake Maye could be in for a similar fate (1:00). Then, Brian hits some quick notes on the Celtics continuing their winning ways, the Bruins turning things around, and some optimism around the Sox’s offseason (37:25). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener emails and give out their best bets for Week 14 in the NFL (55:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Ted Johnson on the Pats' Coaching Staff. Plus, the Sox Make a Signing. Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

Brian discusses the Celtics’ win over the Heat on Monday night and the benefits of Joe Mazzulla’s intense, competitive mindset (0:45). Then, Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the questions surrounding the Patriots’ coaching staff, who on the staff might not survive the offseason, the team’s incredibly leaky defense, Drake Maye’s bright future, and more (20:10). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the Sox's signing of receiver Aroldis Chapman (54:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ted Johnson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Pats Let Drake Down. Plus, the Celts Go Down in Cleveland. Dec 02, 2024

Show notes

Brian breaks down another frustrating loss from the Pats before he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about how the Pats let the game slip away, Drake Maye’s strong performance, and more (1:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Cavaliers, who they are chasing in the Eastern Conference standings (38:00). Brian ends with some listener calls, before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the C's and Pats (57:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Huge Game for Mayo on Sunday Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

Brian starts the pod by listing three things he’s thankful for in the Boston sports scene (0:55). Then, he speaks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Patriots vs. Colts, Anthony Richardson vs. Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo’s future with the Patriots, Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on the Celtics, and more (14:35). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the packed week in sports before giving out their best bets for Week 13 (52:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Unicorn Is Back! With Evan Valenti. Plus, the Pats Can’t Get out of Their Own Way. Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the court and how special this Celtics team really is (0:40). Then, Brian details all of the issues surrounding Jerod Mayo and why he has struggled so much in his first season as the head coach of the Pats (48:15). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Mayo and the Red Sox’s offseason plans (1:19:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Embarrassing Loss for the Pats in Miami Nov 25, 2024

Show notes

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' brutal loss to the Dolphins, which featured a slew of penalties, mental mistakes, coaching lapses, and more (0:45). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, including a barrage of 3-pointers from the C’s (12:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Patriots’ shaky coaching, front office, and ownership and whether the team can properly maximize Drake Maye’s talent (35:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Optimism About the Sox’s Offseason With Lou Merloni. Plus, a Pats-Dolphins Preview. Nov 21, 2024

Show notes

Brian looks at the numbers from the Celtic's big win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, and the impact Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have on the team’s offense (0:45). Then, he chats with NESN’s Lou Merloni about Sam Kennedy’s promising comments about the Red Sox’s offseason plan, Juan Soto’s future, the top pitching targets, and more (15:30). Brian and Jamie end with a look at Pats-Dolphins and their best bets for Week 11 in the NFL (1:04:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Lou Merloni

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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