Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Bruins' 3-1 win in Washington to open their season, including a big game from David Pastrnak, before recapping the Celtics’ first preseason game (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick’s ugly start to his UNC coaching tenure (28:50). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Belichick and the MLB playoffs (39:30). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about former UNC and current Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after his big win in Buffalo on Sunday night, before discussing Bill Belichick’s horrendous start to his college coaching career at Chapel Hill (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Globe’s Conor Ryan about the Bruins, what the expectations should be with new coach Marco Sturm, and whether this team can compete for a playoff spot (52:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Belichick and October’s sporting events (1:36:15). 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 Guests: Tate Frazier and Conor Ryan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Patriots’ upset win over the Buffalo Bills and Drake Maye’s first statement win as a pro (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the big win, Stefon Diggs’s incredible game, the secondary’s strong play versus the Bills offense, and the Patriots’ road ahead (16:30). Then, Brian offers up some early thoughts on the Celtics’ upcoming season and how they can compete with the rest of the Eastern Conference (40:30). Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie close out with some last thoughts on the Pats’ win (1:05:00). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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 Graff 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 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. 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 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. 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: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices