Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

The Grant Williams Trade With Brian Robb. Plus, Do the Red Sox Have an Ace? Jul 06, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Grant Williams trade, the Celtics' other offseason moves, Jaylen Brown’s contract negotiations, Damian Lillard buzz, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie get to some mailbag questions about the Celtics and Patriots (29:00). Brian ends with a Metric Man breakdown of Brayan Bello’s recent streak of excellence, and why the time is now for a contract extension (44:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Brian Robb

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Ted Johnson on the Revamped Patriots Offense. Plus, Lillard to the Celts? Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the latest trade news regarding Damian Lillard, and discusses whether the Celtics could land him (0:15). Then, he talks to three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the new Patriots offense under Bill O’Brien, the team’s wide receiver corps, Belichick’s recent comments on the ’01, ’03, and ’04 championships, and more (26:15). Brian ends by revisiting how the Sox handled Nate Eovaldi contract talks last year, and discusses Garrett Whitlock’s latest injury (1:05:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ted Johnson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Dame on the Move, and Whether the Celtics Should Be Worried With Justin Verrier. Plus, Where Does Mac Jones Rank Among AFC QBs? Jul 02, 2023

Show notes

Brian is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to talk about NBA free agency thus far, Damien Lillard’s potential landing spots, Jaylen Brown’s potential contract extension, Grant Williams’s fate, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses Mac Jones as he enters year three with the Patriots, and where he ranks among AFC QBs (29:15). Finally, Brian takes a listener call, and assesses the Bruins’ offseason moves (47:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Verrier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Eight Burning Celtics Questions. Plus, Julian McWilliams on the Struggling Sox. Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

Brian presents his eight burning questions for the Celtics as NBA free agency is about to begin (0:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the slumping Sox, their terrible defense, Chaim Bloom’s job security, the trade deadline, and more (29:45). Brian ends with a listener call and an email, before digging into the DeVante Parker and his contract extension (1:11:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Free Agency Primer With Michael Pina. Plus, the B’s Make a Trade. Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, whether more moves are coming for the Celtics, other notable transactions from around the league, and more (0:30). Then, Brian offers up a few last thoughts on the Celtics before taking a listener call on the Patriots (42:20). He ends by discussing the Bruins' offseason, their recent trade, and what comes next for the team after their disappointing finish (55:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Why Hopkins Should Sign With the Pats With Mike Tannenbaum. Plus, Tatum’s Next Steps. Jun 25, 2023

Show notes

Brian details what Jayson Tatum needs to do to step up his game and win a title and also dives into the numbers on Jaylen Brown’s impact on the Celtics compared to other star players (0:30). Then, he chats with ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum, who is also the former Jets GM, about DeAndre Hopkins, the Patriots' defense, the Pats-Jets rivalry of the 2010s, and more (37:40). Brian ends with a few listener calls on the Pats and Celtics (1:05:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mike Tannenbaum

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Marcus Smart Therapy Session With Bill Simmons and His Dad Jun 23, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with Bill Simmons and his dad, Dr. Bill Simmons, about the Marcus Smart–Kristaps Porzingis trade, Smart’s legacy in Boston, the Celtics’ draft pick being Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown’s future with the Cs, and more (0:15). They then briefly talk about the Patriots and their chances of signing DeAndre Hopkins (57:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bill Simmons and Dr. Bill Simmons (Bill’s dad)

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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End of an Era: Marcus Smart Traded In Deal for Kristaps Porzingis Jun 22, 2023

Show notes

Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics are trading Marcus Smart as part of a three-way deal with Memphis and Washington in which Boston will get Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round draft picks.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sober and Drunk Celtics Trades. Plus, Are the Sox For Real? Jun 21, 2023

Show notes

Ahead of the NBA draft, Brian pitches a couple serious potential trades for the Celtics, and a couple more wild “drunk” potential trades (0:35). Then, he takes a listener call before commenting on the latest Jack Jones arrest news (29:45). He ends with some thoughts on the Red Sox’s six-game win streak and the team’s promising young core (40:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Jack Jones and DeAndre Hopkins With Andrew Callahan. Plus, Sox Sweep the Yanks. Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

Brian talks to Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Pats cornerback Jack Jones’s arrest, how his absence could impact the defense, DeAndre Hopkins’s visit, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers a listener call on Brayan Bello and the Sox before Brian and Jamie get to a couple Celtics mailbag questions regarding potential offseason moves (34:00). Brian ends by recapping the Red Sox’s sweep of the Yankees (1:14:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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