

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Ringer
Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
The Sox’s Season Comes to an End. Plus, Pats-Bills Preview With Chad Graff.
Brian opens by recapping a gutting Red Sox loss to the Yankees to end their season (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the upcoming Pats-Bills game on 'Sunday Night Football,' whether the Pats can run the ball, how to contain Josh Allen, and more. Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for NFL Week 5 (54:10), before some last thoughts on the Sox’s playoff loss and the MLB playoffs (1:12:30).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chad Graff
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Sox Give Away Game 2
Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about Game 2 of the Red Sox-Yankees series, including some key Sox blunders that cost them a couple runs, Brayan Bello’s disappointing outing, a gutsy performance from the bullpen, and what to expect in a pivotal Game 3 (0:45). Brian and Jamie take a listener call before wrapping up with more thoughts on Game 2 (1:06:10).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Sox Take Game 1 in the Bronx
Brian opens with his big takeaways from a thrilling Red Sox-Yankees game that included an incredible start from Garrett Crochet and some masterful managerial tactics from Alex Cora. Then, Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the game, the big seventh inning for the Sox’s offense, a tense save from Aroldis Chapman, and what to expect from starter Brayan Bello in Game 2 (19:00). Brian and Jamie take some listener calls and emails to close out the show (52:00).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Kevin Hench
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Pats Smash the Panthers, With James White. Plus, Red Sox Vs. Yankees!!
Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox will face the Yankees in the Bronx in the wild-card round of the MLB playoffs, before he shares his thoughts on the Pats' blowout win over the Panthers (0:45). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Stefon Diggs’s performance, Drake Maye’s efficient play, Marcus Jones’s electric punt returns, and more (29:00). Brian takes a listener call before he and producer Jamie discuss Sox-Yanks (51:00).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 28min
Pats-Panthers Preview With Eric Edholm. Plus, the Sox Can’t Clinch a Playoff Spot.
Brian recaps the Red Sox–Blue Jays series: The Sox took two out of three games, but they came up short on Thursday night, when they could have clinched a postseason berth. Then, he chats with NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming Patriots-Panthers game on Sunday, Drake Maye’s decision-making, how the top of the 2025 draft class has played so far this season, and more (14:30). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for NFL Week 4 (48:50).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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: Eric Edholm
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 35min
Sorting Through a Sloppy Start to the Season for the Pats. Plus, a Huge Win for the Sox.
Brian breaks down a big win for the Red Sox in Toronto, where they overcame a shaky start from Lucas Giolito and got some big hits from the bottom half of their lineup (0:45). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Patriots’ sloppy play, which running back gets the start on Sunday, Christian Gonzalez’s availability, and some early Celtics notes heading into training camp (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails and discuss the MLB playoff race (1:14:35).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 4min
Turnovers Doom the Pats. Plus, the Sox Can’t Run the Bases.
Brian recaps the Patriots’ ugly loss to the Steelers, which included five turnovers, some great Drake Maye plays, too many penalties, and more (0:45). Then, he discusses the Red Sox-Rays series, including a couple of wins before some baserunning miscues derailed Boston in Sunday night’s loss (30:10). Brian takes a listener call before he and Jamie chat about Sunday’s games and the MLB postseason race (45:00).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 18min
Pats-Steelers Preview With Andrew Fillipponi
Brian opens by discussing the disappointing Red Sox–A’s series, some poor starts from Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and an ice-cold offense (0:45). Then, Brian chats with Andrew Fillipponi about the upcoming Pats-Steelers game, the Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats' ground game can attack the Steelers, and more (23:15). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game and their best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season (51:10).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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 Filiponi
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
Is This the Start of Drake Maye’s Breakout Season? With Mark Daniels.
Brian opens by discussing Drake Maye’s great game against the Dolphins and why he may be primed to go on a run against the Pats’ upcoming subpar opponents (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Pats’ win, the offensive line’s solid performance, why the defense has been slightly disappointing, and more (10:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final Pats thoughts (56:10).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 22min
Drake Maye and the Pats Win in Miami, With James White. Plus, the Sox Avoid a Sweep.
Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' first win of the season and Drake Maye’s great game against Miami (0:45). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenation, the Pats’ kicking woes, and the state of the league in Week 2 (27:20). Brian then recaps the Red Sox–Yankees series, including a Sox win on Sunday night (52:50). Brian answers a call before he and Jamie offer up their last thoughts on the Sox and Pats (1:06:10).
We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us an email 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
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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