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**Off The Pike with Brian Barrett**

Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, ‘Off the Pike’ features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.

Latest Episodes:

Reaction to the Celtics’ Press Conference Sep 23, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Replace Ime Udoka, Plus Steven Ruiz on the Pats Making Mac Worse Sep 23, 2022

Show notes

0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach, how the Celtics will fare this season, and more.

15:20 - CELTICS - Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the Celtics, and how their bumpy offseason affects the overall Boston sports landscape.

22:20 - PATRIOTS - Brian talks to The Ringer's Steven Ruiz about Mac Jones’s worrisome sophomore season and who's to blame, the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Ravens, Tom Brady’s season in Tampa Bay, and whether anyone can stop the Bills.

43:40 - PATRIOTS - Brian shares his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week and looks ahead to Sunday’s Patriots recap episode with former running back James White.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Brian Robb & Steven Ruiz

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Ime Udoka’s Reported Suspension and the Potential Fallout for the Celtics Sep 22, 2022

Show notes

00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member and what it means for the 2022-23 Celtics season.

Host: Brian Barrett

Associate Producer: Jamie McClellen

Additional Production Support: Steve Ceruti

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Alex Cora on the 2022 Red Sox, Moving on From Plawecki, and What the Future Holds for Bogaerts and Devers Sep 21, 2022

Show notes

0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, and other promising Red Sox prospects, as well as veterans like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers.

32:20 - Brian previews tomorrow’s episode on the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Ravens.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Alex Cora

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Ted Johnson on Why the Pats Don't Play Their Best Players. Plus, Chara Retires a Bruin Sep 20, 2022

Show notes

0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths.

15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengths and weaknesses as a coach, the 2001-02 Patriots Super Bowl run, and more.

41:30 - BRUINS: After it was announced today that Zdeno Chara is signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bruin, Brian reflects back on the defensemen’s career as well as where the 2010s Bruins rank in NHL and Boston history.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ted Johnson

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Win, But Do We Have a Mac Problem? Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more.

17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game.

38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and signs that the players aren’t happy with Chaim Bloom.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Pressure Is on Matt Patricia in Week 2 Sep 15, 2022

Show notes

(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2.

(14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the years, and more.

(43:20) – PATRIOTS: Brian shares his bet of the week, and takes a listener call about Mac Jones’s arm strength.

(46:20) – RED SOX: Brian discusses Brian Bello’s start last night against the Yankees, and how he stacks up against other former Red Sox pitching prospects.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Fillipponi

Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and James McClellan

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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James White on Matt Patricia Calling Plays, Plus Bourne in Trouble and Bogaerts's Future Sep 14, 2022

Show notes

(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more.

(24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense.

(44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts's uncertain future with the team.

(51:34)-CALLERS: Callers talk about the Pats.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Pats Lose in Miami. Are All of Our Offseason Fears Real? Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

(00:57) - PATRIOTS: Mac Jones injury update, offensive struggles, and why Kendrick Bourne needs to play.

(09:21) - PATRIOTS: WEEI’s Khari Thompson joins the show to discuss the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. NOTE: Khari joined immediately after the game, before the news of Mac Jones’s injury.

(36:48) - PATRIOTS: Why everyone is going to have to get used to hearing broadcast teams like Greg Gumbel and Adam Archuleta in this new era of Pats football.

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Khari Thompson

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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Ryen Russillo on How the Celtics Stack Up in the East After the Gallo Injury Sep 08, 2022

Show notes

(0:00):CELTICS - The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joins the show to discuss the impact of Danilo Gallinari being out for the season and how the Celtics stack up in the East.

(21:52): PATRIOTS - Things to look out for during Week 1.

We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Producer: Steve Ceruti

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