Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ offseason moves, their recent announcement that the team is up for sale, other big moves across the NBA, and the Celtics’ biggest threats in the East next season (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the Red Sox’s solid play recently, and whether they will be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline (50:40).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: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian addresses Jayson Tatum’s record $314 million super max contract to start the pod, before discussing the news that the Celtics are reportedly up for sale, why Wyc Grousbeck is selling, and what that means for the franchise moving forward. Then, Brian breaks down Derrick White’s 4 year, $125.9 million extension and some other big moves across the NBA, like Paul George signing with the 76ers (0:45). Then, he looks at the Bruins new acquisitions, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, and how they will help the club next season (32:45).  Brian ends with a couple listener calls before he and Jamie talk about the Celtics’ potential sale (40:30). 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 takes a look at NBA free agency, what moves the Celtics could make, and how the new CBA second-apron rules really hamstring the Celtics’ options (0:40). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about how best to manage Tanner Houck’s workload, Triston Casas’s injury timeline, Rafael Devers’s hot bat, and more (16:05). Brian and Jamie end by answering a listener email (57:55). 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: Ian CundallProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ first two draft picks and how they can contribute to the team (0:40). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Red Sox’s solid first half of the season, Alex Cora’s great job managing the club, potential trades the Sox could make to bolster the squad, the young players that have made major impacts this season, and more (21:15). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie end with some favorite parts about going to games at Fenway Park (55:10).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: Will FlemmingProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian looks at the Celtics’ first-round pick, Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman, and how he can help the team in the short and long term (0:15). Then, he chats with Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots, and they both make some bold predictions about the upcoming season (20:45). Brian and Jamie then discuss the predictions and add a couple more (1:13:15).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: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ title, and how this year’s team compares to the 2007-08 Celtics championship team. Then they go through the Celtics’ top players and their most memorable moments from this postseason (0:15). Brian and Jamie end with some listener emails, and chat about the upcoming NBA draft (41:25).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian compares this year’s title-winning Celtics team with the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series. He looks at the many similarities between the two teams but also one notable difference (0:45). Then, he looks at the top Boston athletes and how the Celtics’ championship changes the pecking order (38:30). Then, he takes some listener calls before he and Jamie chat about Boston’s most popular athletes and more (47:30).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 The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the Celtics’ incredible year, their title window going forward, how other teams may copy the Celtics’ blueprint, the upcoming NBA draft, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers some listener calls, and he and Jamie answer some listener emails (32:50).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: Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell about her all-night-long coverage of the Celtics’ win on Monday, what made this team special all season long, Jaylen Brown’s much improved defense this season, Joe Mazzulla’s eccentricities, and more. Then Brian answers some more listener calls about the Celtics’ title (44:00). Brian and Jamie end with some more thoughts on Banner 18 and how they plan to celebrate (1:08:00).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: Noa DalzellProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian celebrates the Celtics’ 18th NBA title with Kevin Hench, as they discuss Jaylen Brown’s Finals MVP performance, Joe Mazzulla’s fantastic coaching job this season, how this championship squad stacks up with other great Celtics teams, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls about what this title means to Celtics Nation (47:15). Brian and Jamie end by celebrating the title, and reflect on what a special season this has been (1:15:10).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: Kevin HenchProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices