Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Pats-Raiders Preview With Jason Horowitz Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by assessing the Patriots after four games, comparing their 2-2 record to other notable Pats teams from years past (0:00). He then chats with Raiders radio play-by-play announcer Jason Horowitz about the Pats-Raiders game, Kirk Cousins's rejuvenation, how best to cover Brock Bowers, game predictions, and more (17:50). Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for Week 5 (47:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Jason Horowitz

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Are Drake and the Pats Back on Track? With Doug Kyed. Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

Brian reacts to the Red Sox’s end-of-the-year press conference and talks about why he’s not very optimistic about the team’s future under the current regime (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Pats’ big win over the Bills on Sunday, Romeo Doubs's growing confidence, how the run game can become more consistent, the Pats’ pass rush, and more (39:25). Brian and Jamie end by offering up some final thoughts on the state of the Sox (1:18:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Doug Kyed

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Drake Looks Like Drake Again, With James White Oct 04, 2026

Show notes

Brian recaps the Patriots’ stunning upset win over the Bills and a great game from Drake Maye (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake’s big day, containing Josh Allen and the Bills’ passing attack, Efton Chism III’s incredible catch, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls on the game (1:00:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Pats-Bills Preview With Andrew Callahan. Plus, the Hangover From the Sox Loss. Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Brian looks at the fallout after the Red Sox’s ugly playoff exit in the Bronx, including some eyebrow-raising postgame comments from some of the team’s veteran players (0:00). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Bills game, their level of concern for Drake Maye, whether Romeo Doubs will emerge as a bigger part of the offense, game picks, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 4 for the NFL season (1:02:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Callahan

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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An Embarrassing Night for Chad Tracy and the Sox Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s ugly loss to the Yankees that ends their season, including some more extremely questionable decisions by Sox manager Chad Tracy (0:00). Then, Brian digs a bit deeper into the team's roster flaws, why they’ve been able to produce enough offense in the postseason, and what Craig Breslow needs to do to fix the problems (13:50). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox’s season (37:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Cam Schlittler Mows Down the Sox, and the Yankees Take Game 1, With Ian Cundall Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

Brian chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s blowout loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the MLB wild-card round. They discuss Cam Schlittler’s dominant performance, some questionable decisions by Chad Tracy, how the Sox can bounce back in Game 2, and more (0:00). Then, Brian tries to make sense of Drake Maye’s abysmal start to the season, and why he’s struggling so much (56:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and touch on the Bruins’ win in the first game of the NHL season (1:32:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Terrible Day for the Pats, With James White. Plus, a Lookahead to the Red Sox-Yankees Series. Sep 27, 2026

Show notes

Brian breaks down why things have gone so terribly wrong for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense following their blowout loss to the Jaguars (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, why Maye is turning the ball over so much, the Pats’ ineffectual ground game, and how the Jaguars were able to move the ball on the Patriots defense (29:30). Brian and producer Jamie end with a listener call on Drake Maye and then look ahead to the MLB playoffs and the Red Sox-Yankees wild-card series (1:02:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Patriots-Jaguars Preview. Plus, Early Celtics Predictions With Zack Cox. Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by explaining why the Patriots’ upcoming game against the Jaguars could be the perfect matchup for Drake Maye to break out of his slump (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about how the running game will fare without Michael Onwenu, how the Pats secondary will defend the Jags’ dangerous receivers, game predictions, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for Week 3 (59:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Zack Cox

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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A Look Back at the Last Two Pats Games With Chris Mason. Plus, Breslow and Tracy Get Deals Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by assessing the Red Sox season, whether they have what it takes to make a playoff run, and why the Sox decided to extend Chad Tracy and Craig Breslow now (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about the Patriots first two games, what is up with Drake Maye, how the Pats will split carries between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson going forward, Zak Kuhr’s defensive philosophy, and more (26:25). Then, Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Sox and the NFL (1:10:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Mason

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Pats Win Their Home Opener, With James White Sep 20, 2026

Show notes

Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s slow start to the season, and why the Patriots offense hasn’t been nearly as productive as last year (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ win over the Steelers, the defense’s impressive performance, how the offense can get back on track, and more (17:30). Then, Brian and producer Jamie take a listener call about the game, and celebrate the Red Sox clinching a playoff berth (42:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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