Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday night before getting to a couple of the Red Sox’s recent offseason moves (0:45). Then, he talks to MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats, including their best addition this season, the biggest surprise, the Rookie of the Year, and how they stack up against the top teams in the AFC (19:50). Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the Sox’s offseason in more detail (1:07:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, discussing how important this offseason is for the Red Sox, Bill Belichick’s comments about potentially returning to the NFL, the Patriots' prime position to win the AFC East, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics’ win over the Clippers, Boston's improved shooting, Jordan Walsh’s great defense, and Jaylen Brown’s excellent play (20:30). Brian then takes a listener call before he and Jamie discuss Milton Williams’s ankle injury (1:04:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with his initial thoughts on the Pats' win over the Jets and just how far this team can go with Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, TreVeyon Henderson’s three touchdowns, Drake Maye’s pocket presence, and more (16:00). Brian then discusses the Celtics’ recent play, including some solid minutes from Jordan Walsh and some thoughts on the Red Sox’s offseason (47:10). Brian and Jamie give out their best bets before Brian answers some calls on the Pats (1:09:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White  Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps another brutal Celtics loss to the Sixers in Philly, and the Bruins’ seventh win in a row against the Maple Leafs (0:45). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Patriots’ strong season, the top teams in the AFC, a preview of the Pats-Jets game on Thursday night, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the upcoming Pats game and the Red Sox’s offseason wishlist (52:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Pats’ big road win against the Buccaneers, and how the league is on notice as New England has now won seven in a row (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about TreVeyon Henderson’s big game, the Pats’ explosive offense, the lockdown defense, and more (19:50). Brian ends with a couple listener calls before he and producer Jamie recap a solid weekend from the Bruins and Celtics (44:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Pats’ remarkable first half and what a win this weekend in Tampa would mean before he recaps the Celtics’ rout of the Wizards on Wednesday night (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz about where the Pats rank among the NFL’s best teams, how the Pats offense stacks up against the Bucs defense, the Bucs’ banged-up offense, and more (19:25). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 10 of the NFL season and a little TV talk (45:35). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Danny Heifetz Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a quiet trade deadline for the Patriots and why that is OK with him, before digging into some stats from Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Then, he details the Red Sox’s offseason to-do list, including adding another starting pitcher and figuring out who will play third base (0:20). He then chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ loss to the Jazz on Monday night, their poor rebounding, whether Derrick White could be on the move before too long, and more (32:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the NFL trade deadline (1:14:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots' tight 24-23 win over the Falcons, including a down day for Drake Maye and a shaky game from the offensive line, before discussing a promising start to Hugo González’s Celtics career (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats game, how the Falcons defense confused Maye, and a couple of key injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte (34:00). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie close out the show with some final Pats thoughts (52:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Celtics’ impressive win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night and how Jaylen Brown has stacked up against the opponents’ best players (0:45). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots’ recent trades, their overall depth across the roster, and whether the Falcons—or anyone—can stop Drake Maye these days (18:40). They also give out their game predictions. Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 9 of the NFL season (57:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Muench about the Patriots’ surprising 6-2 record, Drake Maye’s MVP-type season so far, the offensive line’s play, Robert Spillane and the defense, and more (0:45). Then, he talks to The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics, how much the team has missed Jayson Tatum, their lack of talent in the frontcourt, and whether or not the team should tank (51:50). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on Maye (1:19:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guests: Steve Muench and Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices