

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Ringer
Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 24min
Can the Pats Get the Passing Game Going Against the Jets? With Tom Giles
Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the Patriots season thus far, their struggles with the passing game, how the secondary will fare against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and game picks (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie take a listener call, chat about Bill Belichick’s latest comments on the ManningCast, and discuss Pats-Jets a bit before getting into some surprising Celtics snubs in the NBA player and coach rankings from CBS Sports (39:30).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 BarrettGuest: Tom GilesProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
Seahawks Spoil the Pats’ Home Opener With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ overtime loss to Seattle, some crucial missed opportunities that cost the Pats the game, a lack of production from the Pats receivers, the 2014-15 Pats Super Bowl–winning team, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses reports of tension between Wyc and Irv Grousbeck regarding the Celtics’ sale, and some Sox-Yanks drama (34:45). Finally, Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the Pats (44:50).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

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 21min
Seahawks-Pats Preview With Christian Fauria
Brian chats with two-time Super Bowl champ Christian Fauria about some of his favorite teammates from the 2000s Pats dynasty, the Pats rushing attack against a stout Seattle defense, how the Pats can attack a shaky Seahawks offensive line, game picks, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the Patriots game and across the NFL for Week 2 of the season (45:40).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: Christian FauriaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
What to Make of the Pats’ Win With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots’ win on Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson’s great game, defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington’s brilliant game plan against the Bengals offense, an early preview of the Seahawks-Pats game in Week 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses whether or not the Pats can have success with a limited passing game before he switches to the Red Sox, who are miraculously still in the wild-card race (42:45). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls and chat about Bill Belichick’s debut on the ManningCast (53:25).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: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2024 • 58min
Pats Upset the Bengals With James White
Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Patriots’ surprising win in Cincinnati, the Patriots’ impressive rushing attack, Jacoby Brissett’s mistake-free play, Jerod Mayo’s first win as the Pats’ head coach, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener calls and discuss the keys to the game, Tom Brady’s shaky debut as a color announcer, and review some best bets from week 1 (18:45).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

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 17min
Pats-Bengals Preview With Dan Hoard. Plus, Week 1 Picks.
Brian chats with the Bengals’ radio broadcaster, Dan Hoard, about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, Ja'Marr Chase’s contract dispute, Joe Burrow’s recovery from elbow surgery, the Bengals' impressive offensive line, and how the Pats can potentially keep up (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game, plus some other Week 1 bets and their Super Bowl predictions (19:45).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: Dan HoardProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Pats Season Preview With Andrew Callahan
Brian chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the upcoming Patriots season, impressions of Jerod Mayo thus far, the selection of Drake Maye over other roster needs in the draft, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email before chatting about the Red Sox’s tailspin and Bill O’Brien’s first win as the head coach of Boston College (38:15).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: Andrew CallahanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2024 • 54min
Patriots Questions a Week Away From the Season
Brian goes over his top Patriots questions heading into the season. He dives into Rhamondre Stevenson’s upcoming season, a preview of the Pats’ rookie wide receivers, what offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt brings to the table, and more (0:45). Then, he talks about the NBA title betting odds for the 2024-25 season, and why the Celtics could be set up nicely to repeat (31:15). Finally, he takes some calls before he and Jamie wrap up (43:40).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
Jacoby Brissett Gets the Starting Job. Plus, NFL Futures With Tate Frazier
Brian discusses the news that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB for the Pats, and why the team went with Brissett over Drake Maye (0:45). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Tate Frazier about their favorite NFL futures bets, including their picks for MVP, rookie of the year, coach of the year, comeback player of the year, and more (22:10). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the bets, and offer up a few more (49:45).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: Tate FrazierProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024 • 60min
Pats Cut-Down Day With Khari Thompson
Brian chats with Boston.com’s Khari Thompson about the Patriots' final roster heading into the season, some notable cuts, the wide receiver depth chart, offensive line struggles, Drake Maye’s timeline, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about Bill Belichick’s media engagements, early impressions of Jerod Mayo, and Eliot Wolf’s tenure (32:15).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: Khari ThompsonProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


