Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

The Patriots' Five Most Interesting Story Lines, Plus Pats vs. Browns Preview With Jonathan Peterlin Oct 14, 2022

Show notes

(0:30) Brian unveils his top five Patriots' story lines—which includes two of the NFL’s top RBs in Rhamondre Stevenson and Nick Chubb—before previewing the upcoming Patriots–Browns game with Jonathan Peterlin of The Fan in Cleveland (18:00). Brian ends by answering some Patriots-related listener calls, and then recaps the Bruins' opening win on Wednesday night (42:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Bill Simmons on the Pats’ Playoff chances, Trade Candidates, and All Aboard the Brogdon Bandwagon Oct 13, 2022

Show notes

Brian and Bill discuss the Patriots season and why things are looking up in Foxboro (0:30). They touch upon Zappe vs. Mac, Rhamondre Stevenson’s stellar season, some potential trades, and more, before turning to the Celtics’ upcoming season (37:30). They end by begrudgingly discussing the sad state of affairs in Red Sox Nation (59:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Zappe vs. Mac, and Are the Pats Good at Drafting Again? Plus, Andrew Raycroft on the B’s upcoming season. Oct 11, 2022

Show notes

(0:30) Brian shares his “Four Quarters of Pats Notes” before chatting with NESN hockey analyst Andrew Raycroft (22:00) to preview the Bruins’ upcoming season. They discuss the B’s new head coach Jim Montgomery, the team’s aging core of veterans, the goalie competition, and more. (45:00) Brian wraps up with a listener call about the free-agent pitcher that the Red Sox should target and shares a couple thoughts on the Sox and Celtics.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Should Mac Be Worried About Zappe? Plus, Doug Kyed on the Pats’ Dominant D and Running Game Oct 09, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots’ impressive win over the Lions.

17:30 - Brian breaks down the game with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, and they talk about Bailey Zappe’s first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s big day, the Patriots' dominant defensive effort, and more.

38:30 - Brian answers listener calls about the Patriots game, as well as the Red Sox’s offseason pitching needs. Plus, he touches upon Antonio Brown’s recent bizarre social media posts.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Five Ingredients Needed for a Pats Win on Sunday. Plus, the Lions Play-by-Play Voice Dan Miller on Matt Patricia and the Lions’ Season. Oct 06, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - Brian shares his five ingredients for success if the Patriots intend to come out with a win against Detroit on Sunday.

21:30 - Brian talks to Lions radio announcer Dan Miller about the Patriots vs. Lions game, Matt Patricia’s tenure in Detroit, the Lions’ first-ranked offense, and more.

42:30 - Brian answers a listener voicemail about the sad end to the Red Sox season and talks about Xander Bogaerts’s future, as well as Malcolm Brogden’s play so far in the Celtics’ preseason games.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Sean Grande Previews the Celtics' Season, Plus Western Kentucky's Tyson Helton on Bailey Zappe Oct 05, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - Brian talks to Boston Celtics radio announcer Sean Grande about the upcoming season, social media’s role in the Ime Udoka story, getting to know Kevin Garnett in Minnesota and Boston, and more.

38:45 - Brian is joined by Western Kentucky football coach Tyson Helton to talk about his former quarterback Bailey Zappe, who is now in line to start for the Patriots.

52:00 - Brian unveils his “Fast Five” Boston storylines that cover recent Patriots acquisition Jamie Collins, Tom Brady’s off-field woes, the Red Sox’s offseason needs, and more.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Pats Lose, but Get a Moral Victory in Bailey Zappe’s Debut? Oct 03, 2022

Show notes

0:30 – Brian shares his instant reaction to the Patriots vs. Packers game and what he saw from Bailey Zappe at QB, some rookie standouts on the defense and special teams, the Patriots’ upcoming schedule, and more.

15:30 – Brian talks to James White about the game, the two-headed rushing attack of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, Bill Belichick’s fiery showing on the sidelines, how teams stay positive after a tough loss on the road, and more.

31:30 – Brian answers some listener calls on the Patriots game, touches upon the latest Ime Udoka news, and talks about Blake Griffin’s addition to the Celtics.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Andrew Callahan on Potential Challenges Facing the Patriots Without Mac Jones. Plus, James Jones Previews Pats vs. Packers. Sep 29, 2022

Show notes

0:20 - Brian talks to Andrew Callahan of the 'Boston Herald' about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones’s ankle injury, the Pats' top-five offensive weapons, and more.

26:30 - Brian breaks down the upcoming Patriots vs. Packers game with former Packers WR James Jones, and James shares his thoughts on the new-look Packers offense without Devante Adams, the Packers’ porous run defense, his top teams in the league, and more.

37:45 - Brian reveals his best Boston bet of the week, then shares a few thoughts on Red Sox rookie first baseman Triston Casas, and later touches on Jaylen Brown’s upcoming season.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Injury Could Determine Mac’s Future With the Pats, Plus Gary Washburn on Celtics Media Day Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s development as a franchise QB.

20:00 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe about Celtics Media Day, the Ime Udoka ordeal, why the Celtics tabbed Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach, what it will take to resign Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more.

39:00 - CELTICS/PATRIOTS - Brian shares his thoughts on Robert Williams’s outlook this season and his long-term durability, and also talks about Kendrick Bourne's continued absence from the Patriots’ offense.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Mac Goes Down. Plus, James White on the Pats' Offense Finding a Rhythm. Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the Pats’ WRs, and more.

18:20 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl Champion James White about the game, positive signs from the Patriots’ offense, the mistakes that may have cost the Patriots the win, Josh McDaniels poor start in Las Vegas, and more.

35:15 - PATRIOTS/CELTICS: Brian answers listener voicemails on the Patriots game, as well as the Ime Udoka scandal.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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