Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Pats Training Camp Story Lines With Chad Graff. Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by looking at some of the young superstars around MLB and how the Red Sox can find one of their own, either internally or through an acquisition (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots as they get set to start training camp next week, how Drake Maye can build on the incredible season he had last year, Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation, how the Pats will fare with their challenging schedule, and more (12:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Sox, and also talk about the World Cup and the ESPYs (58:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Red Sox Awards at the All-Star Break With Ian Cundall Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by looking at Drake Maye’s upcoming season. Can Maye live up to expectations, and where does he rank on pundits’ lists (0:00)? Then, Brian and Baseball America’s Ian Cundall give out some awards for the Red Sox at the All-Star Break for team MVP, most improved, most disappointing, biggest surprise, and what to expect from the team for the rest of the season (20:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk Celtics and Sox (1:15:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Red Sox Roll Into the All-Star Break Jul 12, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens with his Sunday Thoughts after the Red Sox win their ninth straight game and discusses whether they have done enough to be buyers at the trade deadline (0:00). Then, he turns to the Celtics, discussing whether Jayson Tatum can level up his game this coming season and what Celtics fans can expect from Paul George (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the red-hot Sox (44:00).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Inside the Jaylen Brown Trade With Chad Finn. Plus, the Sox Stay Hot! Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by discussing Craig Breslow’s job security given that the Red Sox have won 11 of their past 13 games and why some of the moves he made last offseason don’t look as bad as they did earlier in the season (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Jaylen Brown trade, what was going down behind the scenes between Brown and the team, how Jayson Tatum is feeling, and more (22:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Breslow’s job performance (1:12:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm Talk to the Media, With Michael Pina Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

Brian looks at the ripple effect of the Jaylen Brown trade, why the front office was ready to move on from him, and which Celtics could benefit from extra minutes next season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the trade, Bill Chisholm’s defensiveness during the Celtics' press conference on Monday, how the CBA motivated the team to make the move, and more (28:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails before hitting on some Patriots notes (58:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Trying To Make Sense of the Jaylen Brown Trade Jul 05, 2026

Show notes

Brian digs further into the Jaylen Brown trade and tries to explain why the Celtics were so eager to move on from Brown, whether Payton Pritchard can develop into a top player, what to expect out of Paul George in Boston, how sports media reacted to the trade, and more (0:00). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the trade (46:00).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Did the Celtics Really Just Trade Jaylen? Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics have traded All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks and tries to make sense of the trade (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the trade and the legacy of Jaylen Brown and this era of the Celtics (31:50).

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The First Day of NBA Free Agency With Brian Robb. Plus, Fireworks at Fenway. Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

Brian starts by discussing a crazy Red Sox-Nationals game, including a bench-clearing brawl and a troubling injury to Connelly Early, before touching on the Kawhi Leonard trade (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about NBA free agency, the Jaylen Brown situation, and big men the Celtics could try to sign (25:30). Brian and Jamie end with some World Cup talk (54:45).

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Guest: Brian Robb

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Jaylen Watch With Justin Termine. Plus, the Sox Sweep the Yanks! Jun 29, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by breaking down the Red Sox’s surprising sweep of the Yankees, including Sunday’s dramatic extra-innings win (0:00). Then, he chats with Sirius XM’s Justin Termine about the latest from Jaylen Brown, whether he is over- or undervalued, whether he’ll be traded, and more (16:20). Brian and Jamie end with some World Cup talk, and some loose ends with the Celtics and Bruins (57:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Termine

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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What’s Next for Jaylen and the Celtics? With Bobby Manning. Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

After the Heat once again thwart the Celtics, Brian opens with a list of his least favorite teams of the 21st century (0:00). Then, he chats with Bobby Manning about the fallout from the failed Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, what Jayson Tatum is thinking about all of this, the NBA draft, and whether Brown will be traded this offseason (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails, some honorable mentions for Brian’s least favorite teams list, and the latest news involving Dianna Russini (1:18:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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