Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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What Went Wrong With Mac, Bill, and the Pats With Mark Daniels Jan 31, 2024

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ high-scoring win over the Pacers Tuesday night, which included Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup (0:50). He then discusses the latest details surrounding Fenway Sports Group’s purported acquisition of a large stakein the PGA Tour and how that may be influencing its stewardship of the Red Sox (23:00). Then, he speaks with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about his latest story outlining the fractured relationship between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick and where it all went wrong (35:40). Brian and Jamie offer up their final thoughts, including some job ideas for Belichick next year (1:18:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Matt Porter on the First-Place Bruins. Plus, Derrick White and the Celtics Get Back on Track. Jan 30, 2024

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Brian recaps the Celtics' comeback win against the Pelicans on Monday night, including an impressive second-half shooting performance and the end of Derrick White's slump (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter about another surprisingly strong Bruins team, which sits atop the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and the reasons for its success (21:50). Finally, Brian and Jamie go over the NFL conference championship games and look ahead to the Super Bowl (1:01:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Matt Porter

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Lessons From the Loss Vs. the Clippers With Evan Valenti Jan 28, 2024

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Brian chats with Evan Valenti of CLNS about the Celtics, their disappointing home loss to the Clippers, Jaylen Brown’s struggles against elite defenses, the top threats in the East, and more (0:30). Then, Brian gives his thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s recent coaching staff, whom the Pats should take with their top draft pick, and the Boston athletes facing the most pressure (58:55). Brian and Jamie wrap up the show with some final thoughts on the Celtics (1:10:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celts Blow Out the Heat, But Get a Scare. Plus, Chad Finn on Cooper Flagg. Jan 26, 2024

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Brian discusses the news that the Falcons will not be hiring Bill Belichick as their next head coach, before recapping the Celtics' blowout win over the Heat, which included another Kristaps Porzingis injury scare (0:30). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about top basketball prospect and Mainer Cooper Flagg and his basketball journey (36:20). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the NFL conference championships (1:08:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Falcons-Belichick Check-in With Zach Klein Jan 24, 2024

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Brian chats with WSB Atlanta’s Zach Klein about the latest news surrounding Bill Belichick and the Atlanta Falcons, the pros and cons of hiring Belichick, and the other leading candidates for the job (0:50). Then, Brian talks about Jayson Tatum and the Celtics’ championship window, and whether the Buffalo Bills’ recent failures offer any lessons for this C's team (22:00). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer some calls and emails about the Sox and C's (45:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zach Klein

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Big Night for the J's. Plus, a Disastrous Weekend for the Sox With Tyler Milliken. Jan 23, 2024

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Brian kicks off the pod with a recap of the Celtics’ win in Dallas, which included huge games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a reunion with ex-Celtic Kyrie Irving (1:30). Then, Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox’s terrible offseason, FSG’s eyebrow-raising comments at Winter Weekend, Triston Casas’s development, and more (22:30). Brian and Jamie end the show by discussing the Celtics and the offensive fireworks across the NBA on Monday night (1:13:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tyler Milliken

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Big Decisions Ahead for Mayo. Plus, Celts Bounce Back. Jan 22, 2024

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Brian starts with an update on Bill Belichick’s job search, as he and other prominent coaches are interviewing with the Falcons (0:30). Then, he hits on a couple more Patriots notes about Mac Jones and the coaching staff before discussing another impressive Bruins season. He then recaps the Celtics’ win over the Rockets Sunday night (38:00) before Brian and Jamie close out the show by talking about the NFL playoffs (52:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Winning Streak At The Garden Comes to an End. Plus, O’Brien Is Out and Belichick to the Falcons. Jan 20, 2024

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Brian touches on the Red Sox sinking even lower at Winter Weekend, before recapping the Celtics’ loss to the Nuggets, ending their home winning streak (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the news that Bill O’Brien is heading to Ohio State and Bill Belichick is in deep talks with the Atlanta Falcons (29:00). Finally, Brian answers some calls and emails, before he and Jamie give out their best bets for the NFL divisional round (47:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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First Impressions of Jerod Mayo With Zack Cox Jan 18, 2024

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Brian reacts to Red Sox chairman Tom Werner’s recent comments on the team’s offseason and then recaps the Celtics’ win over the Spurs Wednesday night (0:40). Then, he chats with Zack Cox about Jerod Mayo’s introductory press conference, how he will fill out the coaching staff, whom the Pats may take in the draft, and more (22:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the frustration building in Sox Nation (1:06:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celts Check-in With Brian Robb. Plus, Ranking Possible Belichick Destinations. Jan 16, 2024

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Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ recent wins, Joe Mazzulla’s Coach of the Year chances, potential moves the Cs might make, how many All-Stars this team should have, and more (0:30). Then, Brian talks about the NFL coaching drama, and top destinations for Bill Belichick (45:30). Finally, Brian and Jamie discuss the potential landing spots for Belichick, and also recap some of the wild-card weekend action (1:03:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Brian Robb

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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