Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian and CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti react to the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s serious-looking leg injury, and how the team moves forward if he misses a significant amount of time (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the Celtics, and their now regular Bill Belichick check-in (1:00:25). 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: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Saturday afternoon, including some much better shooting all around, Payton Pritchard’s infectious energy, a great Derrick White game, and some effective adjustments from Joe Mazzulla (0:35). Then, Brian discusses the latest drama with Rafael Devers, including a face to face meeting with Sox owner, John Henry (32:35). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the C’s and the Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson saga (40:30).  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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Rafael Devers drama before getting to some leftover thoughts on the Celtics-Knicks series (0:35). Then, he chats with CNN’s John Berman about the Red Sox’s season, whether it's time for the Sox to bring up their top prospects, their favorite Sox players of all time, and more (27:10). Brian and Jamie end with some leftover Celtics thoughts and talk some TV (1:08:50). 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 Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Chad Finn about another Celtics collapse, Jayson Tatum’s terrible game, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching philosophies, potential remedies to their problems, whether or not this series is over, and more (0:35). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the game (51:40). 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: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics' shocking second-half collapse against the Knicks on Monday night, including a record amount of missed 3-pointers, another Kristaps Porzingis illness, off nights for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more (0:40). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the .500 Red Sox, potential solutions for their hole at first base, and their struggling bullpen (24:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie give some final thoughts on the Celtics’ loss (1:08:40). 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: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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