Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Latest Episodes:

Pats Check-In With Mark Daniels. Plus, Brad’s Presser and Jaylen’s Stream. May 07, 2026

Show notes

Brian discusses Brad Stevens’s end-of-season press conference, why there might be big changes coming to the roster this offseason, and what to make of Jaylen Brown’s most recent comments (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots, which players might take a step forward next season, the Pats’ new draft class, and more (39:45). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Bruins and Celtics (1:19:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Do the Celtics Need a Major Shake-Up? With Adam Kaufman. May 05, 2026

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Brian explains what the Celtics need to do this offseason and why the team needs to upgrade its roster around Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he speaks with Celtics Beat’s Adam Kaufman about the Celtics, how the team got away from its winning formula in the postseason, Jaylen Brown’s recent comments, and why he might be on the move this offseason (25:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on Brown and touch on Stefon Diggs’s trial (1:21:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Kaufman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Celtics Collapse With Michael Pina. May 03, 2026

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Brian reacts to the Celtics’ stunning collapse, losing at home to the 76ers in Game 7, and why Joe Mazzulla keeps losing these playoff series (0:00). He then discusses the end to the Bruins’ season on Friday night, and how they build on the progress they made this year (10:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ disappointing playoff exit, the bizarre starting line-up for the C’s in Game 7, Jaylen Brown’s up and down series, and more (17:40). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls on the Celtics and talk about Joe Mazzulla’s tenure as the head coach (1:22:50).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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The Celtics Lose Again, Setting Up Game 7 at the Garden. Plus, Can the B’s Send The Series Back to Buffalo With Adam Pellerin. May 01, 2026

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Brian breaks down another terrible Celtics loss to the 76ers, including some serious issues with Joe Mazzulla’s stubborn coaching and a dreadful game from Jaylen Brown (0:00). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Pellerin about the Bruins-Sabres series and whether the Bruins can win Game 6 at the Garden on Friday night and force a decisive Game 7 (49:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Garrett Crochet injury and Brayan Bello’s miserable season so far (1:11:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Pellerin

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Disastrous Second Half for the Celts, the B’s Stay Alive, and Julian McWilliams on Alex Cora Apr 29, 2026

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the 76ers, including an incredibly disappointing second half, before getting to the Bruins’ overtime win against the Sabres to send the series back to Boston (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about why the Red Sox fired Alex Cora, whether Cora or the front office is more to blame for the Sox’s struggles, whether the Sox have a player development problem that goes beyond the coaching staff, and more (39:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest Mike Vrabel drama (1:39:00).

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Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celts Dominate Game 4, With Justin Termine. Plus, the Sox Fire Cora and the B’s Lay an Egg. Apr 27, 2026

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Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, and discusses how the Sox got to this point after a very disappointing start to the 2026 season (0:00). Then, he reviews the Patriots’ draft class before hitting on the Bruins' pitiful loss to the Sabres on Sunday (26:00). Then, he chats with Sirius XM’s Justin Termine about the Celtics’ blowout win over the 76ers on Sunday, Payton Pritchard’s fantastic game, whether the Sixers have a chance of extending the series on Tuesday, and more (40:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the roots of the Red Sox’s seemingly endless dysfunction (1:24:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Justin Termine

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celtics Win in Philly. Apr 25, 2026

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Brian reacts to the Celtics’ gritty win over the Sixers in Philly, including some clutch shots from Payton Pritchard and some troubling play from Neemias Queta . Then, he breaks down another terrible Brayan Bello start for the Red Sox and the Patriots’ 2nd and 3rd round picks in the NFL draft (0:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the C’s-76ers series (32:25).

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Producer: Jamie McClellan

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More Vrabel Drama, the B’s Go Down 2-1, and Celtics Adjustments With Bobby Manning. Apr 24, 2026

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Brian starts by reacting to Mike Vrabel drama and whether it will have an effect on the Patriots going forward, before taking a look at the team’s first-round pick, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ tough loss at home to the Sabres in Game 3, and the Red Sox’s miserable series against the Yankees (25:30). Then, Brian chats with Mass Live’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics-76ers series, Derrick White’s shoddy shooting, Joe Mazzulla’s inflexibility with in-game adjustments, and who will win Game 3 on Friday night (46:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about the Vrabel saga (1:28:45).

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Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Doug Kyed on Vrabel and the NFL Draft. Plus, an Ugly Loss for the Celtics and a Big Win for the B’s. Apr 22, 2026

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Brian opens by recapping the Celtics' loss to the 76ers on Tuesday night and discussing some bad habits the C’s fell into when trailing (0:00). Then, he gets into a rowdy Bruins win in Buffalo, including a scrappy, adrenaline-fueled third period (24:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about A.J. Brown trade rumors, potential positions the Patriots could target in the upcoming draft, and Mike Vrabel’s comments on the Dianna Russini scandal (32:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and a discussion about the Celtics-Sixers series (1:26:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B’s Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall. Apr 20, 2026

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Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B’s Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall.

Brian opens with the Celtics’ resounding win over the 76ers on Sunday, how Derrick White shut down Tyrese Maxey, and why the Sixers are going to have a problem guarding the Celtics’ wings. Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about Garrett Crochet’s tough start to the season, including Sunday’s loss to the Tigers, and why the Red Sox offense is having so much trouble scoring any runs (28:40). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Bruins’ collapse versus the Sabres, the Boston Marathon, and some of the network studio crews’ fashion choices (1:14:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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