Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Is Joe Mazzulla Underrated? Plus, the Red Sox Rotation Is Set. Mar 24, 2024

Show notes

Brian explains why he thinks Joe Mazzulla has actually been underrated this season, as the Celtics have been playing with an incredible consistency and effort level on a nightly basis (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s pitching staff, as Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck win the final two spots in the starting rotation (33:10). Finally, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie get to an email (49:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Mark Daniels on the Pats’ Offseason. Plus, Ian Cundall Previews the Sox. Mar 21, 2024

Show notes

Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about expectations for new Pats head coach Jerod Mayo, the top QB prospects and their pro days, the franchise’s new team-building philosophy and timeline, and more (0:30). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about spring training, the chances Ceddanne Rafaela will be starting CF this season, and updates on the Sox’s other top prospects, like Miguel Bleis and Marcelo Mayer (40:50). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on which franchise is closer to success (1:18:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Mark Daniels and Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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March Madness Picks With John Jastremski. Plus, the Celtics Beat the Bucks. Mar 21, 2024

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Brian recaps the Celtics' win over the Bucks Wednesday night and explains why he feels that the Bucks pose the biggest threat to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament as they give out their picks and best bets for March Madness (31:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the tournament (50:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Matt Hamachek on the Final Two Episodes of ‘The Dynasty’ Mar 19, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps another breezy Celtics win over the Pistons on Monday night and explains how the Celtics have generated such efficient offense recently (0:30). Then, he speaks with director Matt Hamachek about the final two episodes of ‘The Dynasty,’ which cover Bill Belichick’s head-scratching decision to sit Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII, Belichick’s masterful defensive game plan versus the Rams in Super Bowl LIII, his relationship with Tom Brady as the dynasty came to an end, and more (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the docuseries (1:05:05).

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Guest: Matt Hamachek

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Figuring Out The Pats’ Direction With Khari Thompson. Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

Brian talks to Khari Thompson about the Patriots’ offseason, the top QBs in the upcoming draft, wide receivers the Pats could target in the later rounds, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s undermanned pitching staff, and how things got so bad (40:50). Finally, Brian and Jamie commiserate about the Sox, and answer a listener email about the NFL draft (55:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Khari Thompson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Andrew Callahan on NFL Free Agency. Plus, the Celtics Stomp the Suns. Mar 15, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps another impressive Celtics win over the Suns Thursday night, in which Jayson Tatum got back on track and Jaylen Brown continued the best stretch of basketball in his career (0:55). Then, Brian talks to the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about NFL free agency, how the Pats lost out to the Titans on WR Calvin Ridley, whom they can still target to bolster their offensive line, which QB they should take in the draft, and more (20:45). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer a couple Celtics-related emails (1:00:15).

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Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A New Element to the Celtics Offense. Plus, the Pats and Eliot Wolf Stay Busy. Mar 13, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Jazz Tuesday night. He details how the C's, and Jaylen Brown especially, have been attacking the rim with success since the All-Star break (0:30). Then, Brian reviews day two of NFL free agency, the Patriots' retention of linebacker Josh Uche, wide receivers the team could still target, and a clue about which QB Washington may take at no. 2 in the draft (26:15). Brian and Jamie end with some NFL free agency trivia (45:10).

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Matt Hamachek on Episodes 7 and 8 of ‘The Dynasty’. Plus, Day One of NFL Free Agency. Mar 12, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps the Patriots’ moves on the first day of NFL free agency, including signing former Patriot Jacoby Brissett and resigning Kendrick Bourne and Michael Onwenu (0:30). Brian then speaks with director Matt Hamachek about episodes 7 and 8 of his docuseries ‘The Dynasty’ which cover Deflategate and Tom Brady’s ensuing suspension, Super Bowl 49 and Malcolm Butler’s miraculous interception, the Patriots’ historic comeback in Super Bowl 51, and more (20:35). Brian takes a listener call before he and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the episodes (1:00:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Matt Hamachek

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The End of The Mac Jones Era. Mar 10, 2024

Show notes

Brian details the trade sending Pats QB Mac Jones to Jacksonville for a 6th round pick. He discusses the Mac Jones Era in New England, and why it didn’t work out (0:30). Then, he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Suns on Saturday night, and explains a couple thoughts he has on the Celtics’ two biggest stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (25:45). He also recaps the Bruins’ win over the Penguins on Saturday, and their moves at the trade deadline (42:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Mac Jones’ tenure in New England (48:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Tatum and Celts Come Up Short in Denver. Plus, Pats Offseason With Zack Cox. Mar 08, 2024

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Brian breaks down the Celtics' loss to Denver on Thursday night, a shaky performance from Jayson Tatum, a typical stellar game from Nikola Jokic, and why Denver has to be the favorite to win it all (0:30). He also recaps the Bruins' feisty win over Toronto, which could be a playoff series preview (22:50). Then, he chats with Zack Cox about the Pats’ offseason, Bill Belichick’s potential media gigs, who the Pats should target in free agency, and more (30:10). Finally, Brian answers some listener calls, before Brian and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the Celtics-Nuggets game (1:18:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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