Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens by previewing the Patriots-Dolphins game and talking about how Drake Maye must improve his play and start winning these types of games (0:45). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the upcoming Yankees–Red Sox series, the Red Sox’s rookie starters, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, and the MVP of the Sox so far (8:00). Brian and Jamie end by giving out their best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season (1:03:40). 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: Julian McWilliams  Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian looks at the league’s promising young quarterbacks and discusses how their situations compare with Drake Maye’s (0:45). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about what went wrong for the Pats in their loss to the Raiders, the coaching mistakes, the nonexistent run game, Kayshon Boutte’s strong performance, and what they must do to win in Miami on Sunday (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Maye (59:30). 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. 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 a disappointing Patriots loss to the Raiders, and the halftime adjustments that the Raiders made that won them the game. Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about Drake Maye’s up-and-down performance, Will Campbell’s NFL debut, and some other notes from around the league. Brian ends with a listener call before he and producer Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the Pats. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the news that Roman Anthony will miss extended time with an oblique strain and the impact of his absence on the Sox (0:45). Then he chats with the voice of the Raiders, Jason Horowitz, about Pats-Raiders on Sunday, Brock Bowers’s greatness and how the Pats can slow him down, Ashton Jeanty vs. TreVeyon Henderson, Josh McDaniels facing off against his former team, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 1 and their Super Bowl picks (50:50). 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: Jason Horowitz Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a wild Red Sox win on Tuesday, including an injury scare for Roman Anthony and another shaky start from Garrett Crochet (0:45). Then, he chats with Doug Kyed about the Pats, Christian Gonzalez’s availability for Sunday, Drake Maye’s running game, and Bill Belichick’s rough debut at UNC (20:35). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the upcoming NFL season (1:16:10). 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about Payton Tolle’s electric start on Friday night, his meteoric rise through the minor leagues, Roman Anthony’s incredibly high ceiling, and the Red Sox’s World Series window (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple calls before he and Jamie talk about Jarren Duran’s exciting play (1:02:30). 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. 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 recaps the Red Sox’s sweep of the O’s, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some late-inning dramatic wins, and some great starts from Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito. He then makes his picks for the upcoming slate of college football games (0:45). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the reasons to be hopeful and also worried about the upcoming Patriots season and whether they will be good enough to make the playoffs (41:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on NCAA football (1:22:40). 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: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Patriots' final 53-man roster, dives into some surprising players that made the roster, and takes a look back at a dreadful 2024 draft class (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about the upcoming NFL season, the Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs, some of their favorite futures bets, and the NCAA football season (18:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Patriots’ roster (1:02:30). 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. 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: Tate Frazier Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Sox’s series win over the Yankees in New York, another pair of fabulous starts from Brayan Bello and Garrett Crochet, and some more big hits from Trevor Story (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the series, the Yankees’ player development problems, Aaron Boone’s job security, and the current temperature of the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry (28:25). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email before some loose Sox and Patriots thoughts (49:30). 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. 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 Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps an exciting Red Sox win over the Yankees (0:20) before chatting with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the game, Roman Anthony’s incredible season, the Red Sox’s chances of making the playoffs, and more (20:30). Then, Brian gives out his top five most important Patriots players this season (55:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the list, some recent comments from Bill Belichick, and the new Netflix Cowboys documentary series (1:14:50). 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: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices