Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss to the Hawks (their worst of the season), including some of their critical mistakes (1:00). Then, Brian discusses some Red Sox free agent news involving Juan Soto, Nick Pivetta, and some of the other top pitchers on the market (17:00). After, Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ improvement in recent weeks, reassessing the Pats’ coaching staff, Drake Maye’s effect on the rest of the team, Kayshon Boutte’s development, and more (35:40). Brian takes a listener call before he and Jamie discuss the NBA Cup and the Sox’s free agency plans (1:15:40).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 BarrettGuest: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Bears, Drake Maye’s game compared to Caleb Williams, the Pats’ stout defense, and more (0:35). Then, Brian breaks down the Celtics’ win over the Bucks, and Jayson Tatum’s impressive MVP-type start to the season (35:40). Brian ends with some listener calls, and he and producer Jamie chat about the day in Boston sports (1:01:50).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 BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about Drake Maye’s promising rookie season, assessing the Patriots’ draft class, Pats vs. Bears, and the rookie QB showdown between Maye and Caleb Williams (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down some Celtics stats and Neemias Queta’s impact on the team (39:10). Brian and Jamie end with the best bets for NFL Week 10, and some more thoughts on Maye vs. Williams (47:40).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 BarrettGuest: Eric EdholmProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ loss to the Warriors at home, the Steve Kerr–Jayson Tatum drama, Derrick White’s All-Star case, the Brian Scalabrine–Kendrick Perkins beef, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s offseason plans, and the Bruins’ shutout loss to the Maple Leafs (32:00). Finally, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie wrap with some final thoughts on the game and sports media (50:10).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 BarrettGuest: Justin VerrierProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Titans, including some spectacular plays from Drake Maye, including a last-second, game-tying touchdown, the Patriots inability to run the ball and stop the run, a lack of production from the team’s wide receivers, the upcoming trade deadline, and more (0:50). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics' back-to-back wins in Charlotte and the drama surrounding former Celtic Grant Williams's flagrant foul on Jayson Tatum (30:00) . Brian takes a couple listener calls, before he and producer Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the Pats and C’s (48:05).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 BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives some quick thoughts on Mookie Betts's third title win, and looks back at one of the worst trades in Red Sox history (1:00). Then, he speaks with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Drake Maye’s promising career start, whether or not he'll play Sunday after last week’s concussion, Ja'Lynn Polk and the rest of the Pats’ underwhelming receiving corps, the upcoming matchup with the Titans, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie later end with some leftover World Series thoughts, their best bets of Week 9, and some Chiefs-Pats dynasty comparisons (51:10).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 BarrettGuest: Chad GraffProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian details the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Pacers, Neemias Queta’s unsung performance, how the Celtics will bounce back, and more (0:30). Then, he discusses a disappointing start to the Bruins’ season, and whether they have enough talent to truly be competitive this year (29:30). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about some new eyebrow-raising comments from Joe Mazzulla (35:10).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with CLNS’s Evan Valenti about the Celtics' win over the Bucks, Payton Pritchard’s stellar game, this year’s team compared to last year’s, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie close the show with some odds and ends, including the Patriots trading edge rusher Joshua Uche (1:00:20).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 BarrettGuest: Evan ValentiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ upset win over the Jets in Foxborough, the team responding to Jerod Mayo’s challenge, Drake Maye’s injury, potential trades at the deadline, and more (1:00). Then, Brian discusses the Celtics, who beat the Pistons on Saturday night (17:55). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Patriots’ win (37:40).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 BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ easy win over the Wizards, as well as the Bruins’ third straight loss (1:00). Then, he chats with Mad Dog Sports’ Adam Schein about the upcoming Pats-Jets game, what has gone wrong for the Jets this season, the new lows for the Pats, and the upcoming Yankees-Dodgers World Series (29:40). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 8 (1:00:10).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 BarrettGuest: Adam ScheinProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices