Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Patriots Position Grades Heading Into the Draft With Zack Cox. Plus, the C’s Catch a Break! Apr 12, 2023

Show notes

Brian reacts to the Hawks’ upset win in the play-in game in Miami, which sets up a favorable Celtics-Hawks first-round matchup (0:30). Then, he chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the state of the Pats roster, and they give out grades for each position group (13:00). Brian also takes some listener voicemails before talking about the Bruins setting the regular-season points record and the Red Sox–Rays game, which was a disappointing start to the Red Sox’s series (56:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Pressure Meter Heading Into the Playoffs, the Bruins Make History, and Adam Duvall Goes Down Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

Brian looks back at the Bruins’ historic season as they win a record-setting 63rd game (0:15). Then, he looks at the three Celtics figures with the most pressure on them heading into the postseason, and debates who will have the best postseason: Derrick White, Marcus Smart, or Malcolm Brogdon (13:45). Finally, Brian answers a listener call, breaks down the Sox’s series sweep in Detroit, and discusses the Adam Duvall injury news (42:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Four Reasons the Celts Can Win the Title With Tom Giles. Plus, Recapping the First Week of the Sox With Steve Perrault. Apr 07, 2023

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Brian shares his four reasons that the Celtics can win the title with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles, and they also discuss the Patriots’ QB drama (0:30). Next, Brian chats with ITM’s Steve Perrault about Week 1 of the Red Sox’s season, Chris Sale’s up-and-down start against the Tigers, Raffy Devers and Adam Duvall’s hot starts, and more (38:30). Finally, Brian answers a couple mailbag questions (1:20:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles and Steve Perrault

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Are the Pats Shopping Mac? Plus, Celtics Look Comfortable Against the Sixers, and Andrew Raycroft on the Bs. Apr 05, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics loss in Philly Tuesday night, but explains why he isn’t that worried about a potential Celtics-Sixers playoff matchup (0:30). Then, Brian discusses recent Mac Jones rumors, as well as the dysfunction surrounding the QB and the Pats (24:40). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Andrew Raycroft about the B’s historic season, Bergeron’s legacy, and the Stanley Cup playoffs (43:15). Brian ends with some thoughts on another Sox loss to the Pirates (1:17:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Raycroft

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celtics Own the Bucks With Michael Pina. Plus, Where The 2022-23 Bruins rank in Boston Sports History. Apr 03, 2023

Show notes

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the recent Celtics-Bucks game, how the two teams match up, whether or not the Celtics are better off as the 2-seed, and more (0:30). Then, he recaps the Red Sox’s first series against the Orioles, Adam Duvall’s hot start, the team’s shaky pitching, and what's up with Chris Sale (27:45). Finally, with the Bruins winning their 60th game on Sunday, Brian assesses where the team ranks amongst the best recent Boston sports teams (56:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Celtics’ Five Advantages Over the Bucks. Plus, Sox Come Up Short on Opening Day. Mar 31, 2023

Show notes

Brian lays out the five advantages the Celtics have over the Bucks following their 41-point blowout win in Milwaukee on Thursday night (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Red Sox’s Opening Day loss to the Orioles, the team’s poor pitching, and Masataka Yoshida’s impressive debut, and later looks ahead to Chris Sale’s start on Saturday (34:30). Finally, Brian takes a couple voicemails—and the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy! (1:07:00)

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Nora Princiotti on Lamar to the Pats. Plus, the Celtics’ Unconventional Path to a Title. Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

Brian goes over a disappointing Celtics loss in Washington before sharing some thoughts on this team’s unusual place among title winners in recent NBA history in terms of its homegrown core (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, the Lamar Jackson buzz, Robert Kraft’s relationship with Bill Belichick, and more (31:30). Brian ends by answering some mailbag questions, recapping the Bruins’ loss to the Predators, and looking forward to Opening Day (1:01:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Nora Princiotti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sox Season Predictions With Tyler Milliken. Plus, Jaylen Brown Looking Like a Young D Wade. Mar 27, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ dominating win over the Spurs, which included another incredible game from Jaylen Brown, and he also takes stock of Derrick White’s Celtics tenure thus far (0:30). Then, Brian previews the Red Sox’s season with The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken, and they offer up some fun predictions for this year (21:45). Brian ends with a couple listener calls and recaps the Bruins’ shoot-out win in Carolina (1:15:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tyler Milliken

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Chad Finn on the WEEI Controversy, and Pete Abraham on Yoshida Hype. Plus, All In on Lamar Jackson! Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

Brian kicks off the pod by explaining why the Pats should sign Lamar Jackson (0:30). He then discusses the latest controversy at WEEI with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn. They also touch on Tom Brady’s media future and Chad’s new book, ‘The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters’ (12:00). Brian also chats with the Globe’s Pete Abraham about the World Baseball Classic and Masataka Yoshida’s strong tournament, some of the other new faces on the Red Sox, and what to expect from the Red Sox pitching staff (39:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Chad Finn and Pete Abraham

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Blow Out the Kings. Plus, Brian Robb on Jaylen Brown, and Eric Edholm on the Pats’ Draft Targets. Mar 22, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ blowout win in Sacramento and shares some thoughts on the World Baseball Classic (0:30). Then, he chats with MassLive.com’s Brian Robb about the latest Jaylen Brown news, the odds that he’ll stay with the Celtics, and some hypothetical trades if he decides not to (24:00). Finally, NFL Media’s Eric Edholm joins the show to discuss the Patriots’ roster needs, and who the team might target in the draft (58:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Brian Robb and Eric Edholm

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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