Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the upcoming Celtics-Knicks playoff series, the Celtics’ nagging injuries, series predictions, and more (0:40). Then, Brian discusses the slumping Sox, their struggling bullpen, and Triston Casas’s knee injury (49:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and the latest in the Bill Belichick saga (1:02:15). 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: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the first round of the NBA playoffs, including Jayson Tatum’s incredible series, Jrue Holiday’s hamstring injury, the formidable Cavaliers, and more (0:35). Then, Brian explains why a few players—including Tatum—could be in line to become the next face of the NBA, depending on who wins the Finals this year (29:30). Later, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie get to the latest Bill Belichick drama (42:40). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ series-clinching win over the Magic on Tuesday night, including a stellar game from Jayson Tatum, but also some worrying signs with Kristaps Porzingis (0:35). He then hits on the Red Sox’s win, and Garrett Crochet’s latest start. Then, he chats with Andrew Callahan from the Boston Herald about the Patriots’ draft, the Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson drama, and they each make three predictions for the team moving forward (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails and chat about the final episode of ‘Celtics City’ and Belichick (1:13:20). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics' hard-fought win in Orlando on Sunday night, including an incredible game from Jayson Tatum and some unsung plays from the ageless Al Horford (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Patriots’ 2025 draft class, their favorite picks, some more questionable ones, and how the Patriots' promising offseason affects the team’s outlook for next season (20:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before chatting about Jayson Tatum’s greatness and the Red Sox taking two out of three in Cleveland (49:20). 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 Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Friday night, the Magic’s physicality, and some questionable calls, before hitting on the Patriots' first few picks in the draft, including the explosive Ohio State running back, TreVeyon Henderson. They close with some thoughts on the up-and-down Red Sox (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before some final thoughts on the Celtics game (33:30). 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: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ first-round draft pick, Will Campbell out of LSU, and what factors led to the Pats selecting the left tackle over other possible options (0:45). Then, he chats with Sox Prospect’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Mariners series, Rafael Devers’s continued struggles, why the team has been stuck around .500 and why that might change, the Sox’s top prospects in Worcester, and more (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Will Campbell (1:09:15).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Ian CundallProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ Game 2 win over the Magic, thanks to a superb game from Jaylen Brown as well as strong efforts from Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard (0:45). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the NFL draft, Will Campbell’s competitiveness, this year’s tight end class, a deep group of running backs, and more (28:55). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie discuss the latest episode of 'Celtics City’ (1:14:05).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Chad GraffProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Magic, including some red-hot shooting from Derrick White, some vintage plays from Jrue Holiday, a nasty fall for Jayson Tatum, and more (0:40). Then, Brian reviews the Red Sox’s first three games against the White Sox, including an ugly loss on Sunday but another terrific start from Garrett Crochet on Saturday (20:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Celtics’ first postseason game (36:00).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the upcoming Celtics-Magic playoff series, how the Celtics will deal with Orlando's physicality, Jaylen Brown’s knee, the best bets for the series, and more (0:40). Then, Brian goes over the Bruins’ disappointing series and what the team needs to do to get back into contention next season before discussing the Red Sox’s 1-0 win over the Rays on Wednesday (35:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the NFL draft and what the Pats should do at number 4 (54:40).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Steve CerutiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a bumpy start to the Red Sox–Rays series, including an ugly performance from Tanner Houck on Monday before an Alex Bregman–fueled win on Tuesday night. Then, he takes a quick look at the Celtics’ first-round opponent: the Orlando Magic (0:40). Afterward, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the rumors that the Giants could be interested in Shedeur Sanders and that Abdul Carter could therefore be available at no. 4. They also review the Joe Milton III trade, potential wide receivers the Pats could target later in the draft, and more (28:10). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the scuffling Sox before recapping the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ (1:12:05)The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices