Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about NBA Finals storylines, including how the Mavs will defend Boston’s wings, nightmare scenarios that could doom the Celtics, what a potential title would mean for various members of the Celtics organization, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple listener calls before he and Jamie give out their best bets for the Finals (1:02:35).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 Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic, ranking this Celtics team in franchise and NBA history, Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a head coach, and more (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some quick thoughts on potential famous Finals spectators (1:17:20).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: Sean GrandeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out six thoughts on the NBA Finals, including a side-by-side comparison of the Celtics' and Mavericks' rosters. Plus, how the Celtics offense will attack Luka Doncic and the Mavs defense, Kyrie’s return to Boston, and more (0:30). Then, he and Jamie end with some final words on Brian’s thoughts (53:45).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart, Matthew Judon’s contract talks, Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame ceremony, and more (0:40). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss how the media covers Jayson Tatum and talk about the upcoming NBA Finals (48:00).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: Mark DanielsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the national media, and potential Finals matchups (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener questions on the Celtics and Patriots (46:15).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 recaps the Celtics’ clutch Game 4 win in Indiana to sweep the series, sending the C’s back to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown winning the ECF Larry Bird MVP Award (0:30), and then he looks back at the past several years to detail how this Celtics team got to the cusp of a championship (21:00). Then, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie discuss the game and look ahead to the Finals (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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Celtics’ comeback Game 3 win in Indiana, including one of Jayson Tatum’s best playoff performances, some clutch plays from Jrue Holiday down the stretch, Al Horford’s red-hot three point shooting, and more (0:45). Then Brian discusses Kristaps Porzingis’ recovery, and how exactly the Celtics have missed him on the court (33:30). Brian ends by answering some listener calls before he and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the game (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 recaps the Celtics' dominant Game 2 win over the Pacers, including a 40-point effort from Jaylen Brown, some very welcome lineup changes, an odd Jayson Tatum game, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of Sox Prospects about the Red Sox’s season thus far, their impressive outfield play, Tanner Houck’s fantastic season, Raffy Devers’s hot streak, and a look at the Sox’s farm system (32:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Game 2, and some NBA media observations (1:20:55)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 chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ crazy Game 1 win, lineup adjustments Joe Mazzulla needs to make, concerns about Al Horford, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the All-NBA teams, which did not include Jaylen Brown, the All-Defensive teams, and respond to a few listener emails (29:00).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: Brian RobbProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a wild Celtics overtime win against the Pacers to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, including the game-saving 3-pointer from Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of regulation, some incredible guard play from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, adjustments both teams might make for Game 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at the Western Conference finals and how the Wolves and Mavs match up, and which team would be an easier opponent for the C's (34:35). He also touches on some Patriots notes, including question marks along the offensive line, and Matthew Judon’s contract situation (44:50). Finally, Brian answers some listener calls on the Celtics, before he and Jamie give some final thoughts on an extremely exciting Game 1 (56:05).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices