Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

Pats Hit Rock Bottom. Oct 06, 2024

Show notes

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Dolphins, some sloppy play across the board, bad coaching decisions from Jerod Mayo and his staff, and when we might see Drake Maye in at quarterback (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics’ preseason games against the Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, as well as Jeremy Swayman’s new contract with the Bruins (27:50). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener calls on the Celtics and Pats (41:35).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats-Dolphins With John Jastremski. Plus, a Lesson for the Red Sox, and Is Drake Maye in Good Hands? Oct 03, 2024

Show notes

Brian opens with a lesson the Red Sox could learn from the teams currently still in the playoffs, then looks at Pats offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s unimpressive record after four games (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Dolphins game, the MLB playoffs, Bill Belichick’s future, and more (20:45). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 5 (44:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Previewing the Celtics Season With Chris Forsberg Oct 01, 2024

Show notes

Brian discusses the Patriots' woeful offense, the Sox’s end-of-season press conference, and the contract standoff between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman (1:00). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg about the Celtics as they open up training camp, a chip on their shoulders after a summer of slights, how the team will deal with Kristaps Porzingis’s injury, and more (28:20). Brian and Jamie end with some emails on the Sox and Pats (1:13:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Forsberg

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Get Dominated by the Niners With James White Sep 30, 2024

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Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ tough loss to San Francisco, the offensive line’s continued struggles, how the Pats can game-plan to minimize their weaknesses on offense, Kendrick Bourne’s potential return, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the blockbuster Knicks trade that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to New York and the Red Sox’s disappointing end to the season (33:35). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Joe Castiglione’s retirement and some other media nuggets from the NFL (57:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats-49ers Preview With Ted Johnson Sep 26, 2024

Show notes

Brian shares a couple of leftover thoughts as the Celtics get started with the preseason (1:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ upcoming game against the 49ers, the ways opponents have been exposing the Pats on offense and defense, how the Pats can possibly have a shot against the Niners, game picks, and more (12:35). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 4 (41:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ted Johnson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Champs Open Up Camp. Plus, Mark Daniels on the Pats’ Issues. Sep 24, 2024

Show notes

Brian shares his thoughts after the Celtics hold their first media day of the season, including how the team will adapt without Kristaps Porzingis to start the season and how the team will cope with the impending sale of the franchise (0:30). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots following their 1-2 start, issues with the secondary, the lack of production from the team’s wide receivers, potential landing spots for Bill Belichick, and more (24:35). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails on the Pats and C’s (1:00:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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When Will We Drake Maye? And other Sunday Thoughts. Sep 22, 2024

Show notes

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts including when he thinks Drake Maye will start for the Patriots and why, Derrick White’s chances of being an all-star, the Sox’s top priorities heading into the offseason, who he thinks the most popular Celtic will be this upcoming season, and more. Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Sunday thoughts.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Pats Get Exposed With James White Sep 20, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots' blowout loss to the Jets, the offensive line's dreadful performance, whether the Pats can even think about starting Drake Maye given their leaky protection, Super Bowl LI memories, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls on the game (36:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 3 (48:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Can the Pats Get the Passing Game Going Against the Jets? With Tom Giles Sep 17, 2024

Show notes

Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Patriots season thus far, their struggles with the passing game, how the secondary will fare against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and game picks (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call, chat about Bill Belichick’s latest comments on the ManningCast, and discuss Pats-Jets a bit before getting into some surprising Celtics snubs in the NBA player and coach rankings from CBS Sports (39:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Seahawks Spoil the Pats’ Home Opener With James White Sep 15, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to Seattle, some crucial missed opportunities that cost the Pats the game, a lack of production from the Pats receivers, the 2014-15 Pats Super Bowl–winning team, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses reports of tension between Wyc and Irv Grousbeck regarding the Celtics’ sale, and some Sox-Yanks drama (34:45). Finally, Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the Pats (44:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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