Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Pats Defense Dominates, but the Offense Continues to Struggle Nov 06, 2022

Show notes

Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Colts, the defense’s impressive performance, and another lackluster game from Mac Jones (0:30). Then, he chats with PFF’s Doug Kyed about the game, Josh Uche and Matt Judon’s sack-fest, what is going on with Jake Bailey, and more (19:00). Brian ends with a listener call, the Bruins’ Mitchell Miller debacle, and some Celtics thoughts (42:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Fixing the Pats Offense with Khari Thompson. Plus, Joe Mazzulla through Seven Games and the B’s Can’t Lose! Nov 04, 2022

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Brian chats with WEEI’s Khari Thompson about how to fix the Patriots offense (0:30), the trade deadline, the Patriots upcoming game against the Colts, and more (40:40). Then, Brian takes some Celtics-related listener calls and assesses Joe Mazzulla’s first seven games as head coach. He ends by recapping the Bruins win over the Rangers.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Ime Might Be Headed to the Nets, and Antoine Walker on the Pierce and Pitino Celtics. Plus, Crickets From the Pats at the Trade Deadline. Nov 01, 2022

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(0:30) Brian breaks down the news that Ime Udoka is set to become the new Nets head coach after they fired Steve Nash, and what it means for the Celtics and Nets. (14:30) Then, Brian chats with Antoine Walker about his Celtics career, the ’98 All-Star Game at MSG, Tatum’s MVP chances, and more. (37:30) Finally, he discusses the Pats' uneventful trade deadline and takes a few listener calls about the Patriots offense

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Win but It Is Officially Time to Be Worried About Mac, With James White Oct 31, 2022

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(0:30) Brian recaps the Patriots win over the Jets and discusses another shaky outing for Mac Jones. (20:30) Then, he chats with former Patriots running back James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s pass-catching abilities, Zach Wilson’s decision-making, and more. (38:30) Finally, Brian takes a few listener calls and talks about the Celtics’ win over the Wizards.

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Will 2021 Mac Jones Show Up on Sunday? Plus, John Jastremski on Pats vs. Jets and an Increasingly Miserable Tom Brady Oct 28, 2022

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(0:30) Brian shares his Trio of Takes, covering the pressure on Mac Jones this week, the Pats defense, and the Celtics’ early defensive deficiencies. (18:30) Next, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Patriots-Jets game, the demise of the Yankees' season, and whether the Jets are for real. (36:00) Finally, Brian discusses the Bruins’ hot start, Tom Brady’s woes, and takes a few listener calls.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Mac Is Back, More Odd Pats Press Conferences, and Eddie House on the Cs Oct 26, 2022

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Brian begins with news that Mac Jones is set to start on Sunday against the Jets, the strange press conferences Bill, Mac, and Bailey Zappe have had this week, and how they compare to other infamous media moments from the Belichick era (23:30). Then he chats with NBC Sports Boston analyst and former Celtics guard Eddie House about the ’08 championship team, his thoughts on the current team, and more (45:30). Brian wraps up with some listener calls, and a couple thoughts on the Red Sox’s offseason.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Bad Night at Gillette as Questions Loom over the Pats QBs Oct 25, 2022

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(0:15) Brian tries to make sense of a bizarre night at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots got thumped by the Bears and Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe. (22:00) He discusses the loss and the QB controversy further with former Patriots running back James White. (43:00) Brian ends with a few listener calls on the Pats game and his thoughts on the Celtics' loss to the Bulls.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Pressure Is on Mac Jones. Plus, Jason Goff on Patriots vs. Bears. Oct 21, 2022

Show notes

(0:30) Brian starts off with news that Mac Jones may be healthy enough to start on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and discusses how that may impact the Patriots’ offensive game plan.

(20:30) Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Jason Goff about the upcoming Bears vs. Patriots game, Justin Fields’s disappointing sophomore season, the Bulls’ potential this year, and more.

(51:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call and a few thoughts on the upcoming Celtics schedule.

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Are Tatum and Brown the Best Duo in the NBA? Plus, Nora Princiotti on Mac vs. Zappe Oct 19, 2022

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(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. (29:30) Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ season, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, Tom Brady’s bizarre season, and more. (52:00) Finally, Brian takes a listener call about the Patriots.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Bailey Zappe Carries the Suddenly Dangerous Patriots With James White, Plus Celtics Season Over/Unders Oct 16, 2022

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(0:30) Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots' dominant win over the Browns, before he chats with former Pats running back James White about the game, QB Bailey Zappe’s impressive performance, some fun Bill Belichick stories, and more (18:00). Then, Brian takes a crack at some Celtics season over/unders (38:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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