Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

Chaim Bloom Is Out. Plus, Dolphins-Pats Preview With John Jastremski. Sep 14, 2023

Show notes

Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom and talks about why the Sox made this move and how the team will move forward from here (0:30). Then Brian gives out some AFC East thoughts about the Rodgers-less Jets, Josh Allen’s shaky play, and the Dolphins’ porous defense (24:00). Finally, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Aaron Rodgers injury and the Jets season as well as the upcoming Dolphins-Pats 'Sunday Night Football' game, the Dolphins' explosive offense, and how Bill Belichick and the defense might slow them down (52:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Jastremski

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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What We Learned About the Pats in Week 1, With Ted Johnson Sep 12, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, positive takeaways from the Pats offense and Mac Jones’s play, how the defense stifled Jalen Hurts, Bill Belichick’s questionable decision-making in recent years, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a look at next week’s opponent, the Dolphins, their high-flying offense, and how the Pats might be able to stop them (1:01:25). Finally, he ends with some NBA thoughts, including on the 2024 Olympics and Jayson Tatum’s place among the NBA’s best (1:13:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ted Johnson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Battle Back, But Fall Short Against Eagles With James White Sep 11, 2023

Show notes

Brian opens with some takeaways from the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles, and points out some silver linings on both sides of the ball for the Pats (0:15). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the game, the defense’s impressive performance, Tom Brady’s retirement ceremony, and more (37:40). Brian ends with a listener call (1:00:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats-Eagles Preview With Ben Solak Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

Brian talks to The Ringer’s Ben Solak about the Patriots-Eagles game on Sunday, where Rhamondre Stevenson ranks among the NFL’s top backs, Jalen Hurts’s development into a top QB, how the Eagles offense will match up with the Pats defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian gives out some season predictions for the Pats, looking ahead to another standout season from Matthew Judon and notable improvement in Mac Jones’s play (31:20). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out some of their favorite bets for the Pats and around the league entering the season (1:00:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ben Solak

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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An Early Look at Pats-Eagles With Khari Thompson. Plus, Top Five Brady Moments. Sep 05, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson about the upcoming Pats-Eagles season opener, potential breakout candidates on the Pats, and some of the other intriguing teams around the NFL (0:45). Then, with Tom Brady set to return to Gillette for Week 1, Brian shares his top five Brady moments from his storied career before he and Jamie discuss the picks and other worthy moments (59:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Khari Thompson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Season Preview With James White Sep 04, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' upcoming season, Mac Jones and the offense, Tom Brady’s return to Gillette, and more (0:30). Then, Brian shares some leftover thoughts on the Pats and lays out what would qualify as a successful season for the team (38:50). Then, Brian answers a call and email before touching on a few final Red Sox notes (1:01:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Is Mac Jones Ready to Take the Leap? With Andrew Callahan. Aug 31, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with Andrew Callahan about Mac Jones’s outlook entering the season, his relationship with Bill O’Brien, the players around him on the offense, and whether or not the Pats are a playoff team (0:30). Then, Brian examines the Red Sox starting rotation and what the team must do to improve its pitching next season (42:10). Brian ends with a call and a note on the Damian Lillard situation in Portland (1:01:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Zappe Gets Cut! Plus, How the Pats Offense Compares to the Rest of the NFL With Sheil Kapadia. Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

Brian evaluates the Patriots' final 53-man roster coming out of training camp and reacts to the surprising news that Bailey Zappe did not make the team (0:40). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia about the Patriots offense and how it stacks up with the rest of the league. They also touch on the team’s defense, as well as its Week 1 matchup against the Eagles (19:20). Brian ends with a recap of the Red Sox’s embarrassing losses to the Astros and takes a couple calls on the subject (49:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Sheil Kapadia

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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How Much Pressure Is on Mac Jones? Plus, Mookie Takes Over Fenway. Aug 27, 2023

Show notes

Brian starts by discussing how much pressure Mac faces entering his third season and how it compares to the pressure on other AFC quarterbacks (0:40). Then, he recaps the Red Sox–Dodgers series, which Mookie Betts dominated both on and off the field (30:50). Finally, he offers some Celtics thoughts, including how Jayson Tatum’s offseason training could impact his game (56:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sox Are Still Alive, and Mookie’s Return With Chris Cotillo. Plus, Pats Burning Questions. Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

Brian starts with his burning questions surrounding the Patriots and their AFC East rivals as the season approaches (0:00). Then, Brian chats with masslive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the mercurial Red Sox, their series split in Houston, Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this weekend, and more (44:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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