Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

Justin Verrier on the Struggling Celtics. Plus, the Sox’s Underrated Signing. Mar 19, 2023

Show notes

The Ringer’s Justin Verrier joins the show to discuss the slumping Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s ongoing shooting woes and what may be causing them, Jaylen Brown’s chances of making an All-NBA team, how the Celtics stack up against some of the other Eastern Conference contenders, and more (0:15). Next, Brian looks at new Pats TE Mike Gesicki and then does a deep dive into the numbers on new Red Sox OF Adam Duvall and the revamped outfield overall (30:00). Finally, Brian recaps the Bruins' dismantling of the Sabres on Sunday and talks about Patrice Bergeron’s Boston legacy (44:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Verrier

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Andrew Callahan on JuJu vs. Jakobi. Plus, Is Jaylen Brown Playing the Best Basketball of His Career? Mar 16, 2023

Show notes

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night as well as Jayson Tatum’s continuing struggles and Jaylen Brown’s stellar play (0:30). He then chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots’ free agency moves, their signing of WR JuJu Smith-Schuster over Jakobi Meyers, what more needs to be done to improve the team, a very strong AFC East, and more (23:00). Afterward, Brian takes a few mailbag questions and ends with a couple of Sox pitching notes and his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week (1:02:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Michael Pina on Whether We Should Be Worried About the C’s. Plus, Jakobi Meyers Signs With Vegas. Mar 14, 2023

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Brian opens with the news that Jakobi Meyers is leaving the Pats for the Raiders and other updates from NFL free agency (0:30). Then, The Ringer’s Michael Pina stops by to discuss the Celtics’ befuddling loss to the lowly Rockets, Marcus Smart’s shaky play, Robert Williams’s impact on the team, and more (11:30). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Rob Bradford about his new book with former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, 'A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime,' and they also discuss the upcoming Red Sox season (47:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Michael Pina and Rob Bradford

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Offseason Preview With Doug Kyed. Plus, Busy Weekend for the B’s and C’s. Mar 12, 2023

Show notes

Brian starts off by recapping the Celtics’ win over the Hawks Saturday night, Tatum’s impressive shooting and playmaking, and a new effective rotation the team is using when Tatum is off the court. Plus, Brian discusses Chris Sale’s latest spring training outing, and the news that he won’t be the Opening Day starter (0:15). Then, he chats with A to Z Sports’ Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ offseason, how the team might replace Devin McCourty, and how they can address their offensive needs at wide receiver and offensive tackle (33:00). Finally, Brian breaks down the Bruins' two games against the Red Wings this weekend, which they split, before announcing the winner of his “I wish I could have bet on that” Boston sports bracket (1:10:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Fort Myers Vibe Check With Julian McWilliams. Plus, the C’s Bounce Back. Mar 09, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Trail Blazers Wednesday night—which broke a three-game losing streak—and takes a closer look at Jayson Tatum’s play lately (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the “vibes” at spring training, the Red Sox’s rotation, who might lead off for the club, Triston Casas’s ceiling, and more (25:45). Brian also takes a listener call, discusses the trade rumors of Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, and closes with the final round of the "I wish I could have bet on that" Boston sports bracket (1:03:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Conor Ryan on the B’s Stretch Run. Plus, the C’s Lose on the Free Throw Line. Mar 07, 2023

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Brian recaps another Celtics loss, this time to the Cavaliers. He goes over their poor 3-point shooting, Grant Williams’s struggles, and the team’s rebounding woes (0:30). Then, he chats Conor Ryan of Boston.com about the Bruins’ stretch run, the team’s new additions, the toughest playoff matchups for the B’s, and more (25:00). Brian ends with some mailbag questions, a couple Sox notes, and a segment of the “I wish I could have bet on that” bracket (52:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Conor Ryan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Lose to the Knicks Again! Plus, Zach Kram on Malcolm Brogdon and the Sox. Mar 06, 2023

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Knicks in double overtime and tries to make sense of the team’s recent struggles (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Zach Kram about Malcolm Brogdon’s Sixth Man of the Year chances, Kram’s NBA Odds Generator, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (23:30). Brian ends with a couple Pats and Bruins nuggets, and continues his “I wish I could have bet on that” moments bracket (50:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zach Kram

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sean Grande on the Celts … Plus, Pasta Gets Paid Mar 03, 2023

Show notes

Sean Grande, the voice of the Boston Celtics, joins Brian to discuss the C’s rotation as the playoffs inch closer and closer. Who’s going to be in and who's going to be out of lineups during crunch time as the season winds down? Would the season be a failure if the Celtics don’t make it back to the finals? Plus, the Bruins sign David Pastrnak with a massive eight-year contract for $90 million, and continue their historic run.

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Sean Grande

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti and Jamie McClellan

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Jayson Tatum Is in a Funk. Plus, Chris Cotillo on Triston Casas’s Bizarre Pregame Routine. Feb 28, 2023

Show notes

Brian recaps the Celtics' loss to the Knicks on Monday night and discusses Tatum’s slump post-All-Star break (0:15). Then, he chats with Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com about his story detailing friction between Triston Casas and some of the veterans on the team, potential breakout players for the Sox, the makeup of the rotation and bullpen, and more (20:30). Brian ends with a couple of listener voicemails (1:00:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Beat the Sixers in Prime Time … Again Feb 26, 2023

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Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the 76ers Saturday night, Derrick White versus Marcus Smart in the starting lineup, and potential playoff seeding in the East (0:30). Then, he discusses the Red Sox’s start to spring training, the new MLB rules, and Rafael Devers’s MVP chances (24:00). Finally, Brian answers some mailbag questions on all four Boston teams (41:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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