Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Seahawks-Pats Preview With Christian Fauria Sep 12, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with two-time Super Bowl champ Christian Fauria about some of his favorite teammates from the 2000s Pats dynasty, the Pats rushing attack against a stout Seattle defense, how the Pats can attack a shaky Seahawks offensive line, game picks, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the Patriots game and across the NFL for Week 2 of the season (45:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Christian Fauria

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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What to Make of the Pats’ Win With Doug Kyed Sep 10, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ win on Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson’s great game, defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington’s brilliant game plan against the Bengals offense, an early preview of the Seahawks-Pats game in Week 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses whether or not the Pats can have success with a limited passing game before he switches to the Red Sox, who are miraculously still in the wild-card race (42:45). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls and chat about Bill Belichick’s debut on the ManningCast (53:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Upset the Bengals With James White Sep 08, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ surprising win in Cincinnati, the Patriots’ impressive rushing attack, Jacoby Brissett’s mistake-free play, Jerod Mayo’s first win as the Pats’ head coach, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener calls and discuss the keys to the game, Tom Brady’s shaky debut as a color announcer, and review some best bets from week 1 (18:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats-Bengals Preview With Dan Hoard. Plus, Week 1 Picks. Sep 05, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with the Bengals’ radio broadcaster, Dan Hoard, about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, Ja'Marr Chase’s contract dispute, Joe Burrow’s recovery from elbow surgery, the Bengals' impressive offensive line, and how the Pats can potentially keep up (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game, plus some other Week 1 bets and their Super Bowl predictions (19:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Dan Hoard

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Season Preview With Andrew Callahan Sep 03, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the upcoming Patriots season, impressions of Jerod Mayo thus far, the selection of Drake Maye over other roster needs in the draft, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email before chatting about the Red Sox’s tailspin and Bill O’Brien’s first win as the head coach of Boston College (38:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Patriots Questions a Week Away From the Season Sep 01, 2024

Show notes

Brian goes over his top Patriots questions heading into the season. He dives into Rhamondre Stevenson’s upcoming season, a preview of the Pats’ rookie wide receivers, what offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt brings to the table, and more (0:45). Then, he talks about the NBA title betting odds for the 2024-25 season, and why the Celtics could be set up nicely to repeat (31:15). Finally, he takes some calls before he and Jamie wrap up (43:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Jacoby Brissett Gets the Starting Job. Plus, NFL Futures With Tate Frazier Aug 29, 2024

Show notes

Brian discusses the news that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB for the Pats, and why the team went with Brissett over Drake Maye (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about their favorite NFL futures bets, including their picks for MVP, rookie of the year, coach of the year, comeback player of the year, and more (22:10). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the bets, and offer up a few more (49:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tate Frazier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Cut-Down Day With Khari Thompson Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Patriots' final roster heading into the season, some notable cuts, the wide receiver depth chart, offensive line struggles, Drake Maye’s timeline, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about Bill Belichick’s media engagements, early impressions of Jerod Mayo, and Eliot Wolf’s tenure (32:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Khari Thompson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Drake Maye Shines, the O-Line Struggles, and a Rough Weekend for the Red Sox Aug 26, 2024

Show notes

Brian goes over the Pats’ preseason finale against the Commanders, some impressive plays from Drake Maye, some dreadful ones from the offensive line, and the quarterback competition between Maye and Jacoby Brissett (0:40). Then, he recaps the Sox’s tough weekend; they were swept at home by the Diamondbacks, and their pitching continues to falter (24:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Sox and chat about Drake Maye’s night (44:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Alex Speier on the Zombie Red Sox. Plus, a Positive Patriots Theory. Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier about the Red Sox’s winning road trip, this team’s impressive resilience, the return of Triston Casas, Ceddanne Rafaela’s strong rookie season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call, before Brian shares an optimistic view of the Pats’ future—among other football thoughts. Later, they discuss some NFL futures bets (31:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Alex Speier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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