Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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

Brian details an impressive Celtics win over the Knicks on the night they raised banner 18 into the rafters at the Garden (1:00). Then, Brian chats with WEEI’s Nick ‘Fitzy’ Stevens about the Patriots’ tough season, Bill Belichick’s eyebrow-raising comments this week about the team, whether Jerod Mayo is in over his head, and more (36:10). Then, Brian takes a few listener calls, before he and Jamie close out the show with some final thoughts on the Celtics’ win (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: Nick ‘Fitzy’ StevensProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses another tough loss for the Patriots in London against the Jaguars and the mounting scrutiny surrounding the Pats coaching staff (0:30). Then, he chats with James White about the loss, the growing disconnect between the players and the coaches, Drake Maye’s solid performance, and more (32:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and commiserate about the Pats (47:50).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 discusses the latest Patriots news, including growing fractures between the coaching staff and the players as well as a preview of the Pats’ upcoming game against the Jaguars in London (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about some top predictions and thoughts about the upcoming Celtics season, including some bullish Payton Pritchard predictions and who might be the C’s top competition in the East (16:25). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Tom Brady’s ownership stake in the Raiders and how that might affect his broadcasting future, and they give out their best bets for Week 7 (1:22:15).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: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the Celtics’ preseason thus far before moving on to the Pats and Drake Maye’s debut last Sunday, Jerod Mayo’s comments on the roster, an assessment of the Patriots receivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins’ first week of the season, as the team has gone 2-2-0 (35:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and discuss some recent NFL trades and Bill Belichick’s comments on the 'ManningCast.' (47:10)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: Zack CoxProducer: 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’ blowout loss to the Jaguars, Drake Maye’s promising debut, some explosive plays on offense, what’s causing the Pats’ shaky run defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on Maye’s first start (26:25).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