Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens by discussing some big MLB moves, including Pete Alonso to the Orioles, and why the Red Sox didn’t sign him (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the huge Patriots-Bills game on Sunday and if Drake Maye and the Pats can unseat Josh Allen and the Bills in the AFC East (23:30). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 15 (1:00:25). 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 discusses the MLB Winter Meetings and some players he thinks that the Red Sox may be interested in, including Pete Alonso. Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the surprisingly good Celtics, Neemias Queta’s remarkable improvements, where Joe Mazzulla ranks among the NBA’s best coaches, and more (21:30). Then, he and Jamie answer a listener email on the Pats (1:01:00). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on some recent Red Sox moves, whether Sox ownership is all in on winning a championship, the current College Football Playoff format, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Chad Finn about the Celtics’ hot streak, Jalen Brown’s improved playmaking, when a possible Jayson Tatum return could happen, the comparisons between the ’01 Patriots and the current team, and more (24:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and an email (1:17:30). 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: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics' upset win over the Knicks on Tuesday night and a great game from Jaylen Brown (0:45). Then, he goes through a series of fact or fiction questions surrounding the Patriots, including whether or not Drake Maye will win MVP, with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan (20:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 14 (1:06:00). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Patriots’ dominant win over the Giants on Monday night and how they look like the team to beat in the AFC (0:45). Brian then chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, the Pats defense’s bruising play, and an improved running attack from the Pats (26:35). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Pats (57:20). 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 recaps the Celtics’ win over the Cavs on Sunday, including some big shots from Payton Pritchard. Then he gives out some Sunday Thoughts, including the Sox’s spending constraints this offseason, how the Pats’ banged-up offensive line will fair against the Giants on Monday night, and why the Bruins have been surprisingly successful this season (26:10). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about Thanksgiving football (57:00). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s acquisition of pitcher Sonny Gray before giving out his top reasons he is thankful for the Pats, Sox, Bruins, and Celtics (0:45). Then he chats with The Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Patriots, their injured offensive linemen, why their run game has struggled, and how an injured Neemias Queta affects the Celtics (21:45). Brian and Jamie end with some best bets for the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games (53:30). 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: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots' win in Cincinnati that featured some costly injuries to the offensive line and talks about why the Pats can’t run the ball (0:45). Then, he discusses the Celtics’ win over the Magic on Sunday and Neemias Queta’s ankle injury. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Drake Maye’s subpar performance, and the Pats’ running game (30:15). Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Pats (54:00). 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: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens the pod by comparing Drake Maye’s career with the start of Joe Burrow’s, which included a trip to the Super Bowl in his second season with the Bengals (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the radio voice of the Bengals, Dan Hoard about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, the Bengals’ terrible defense, what Ja’Marr Chase’s suspension means for the game, and why the Bengals have been unable to capitalize on Joe Burrow’s greatness in recent years (26:15). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 12 (47:00).  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: Dan Hoard Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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