Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian details the trade sending Pats QB Mac Jones to Jacksonville for a 6th round pick. He discusses the Mac Jones Era in New England, and why it didn’t work out (0:30). Then, he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Suns on Saturday night, and explains a couple thoughts he has on the Celtics’ two biggest stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (25:45). He also recaps the Bruins’ win over the Penguins on Saturday, and their moves at the trade deadline (42:25). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Mac Jones’ tenure in New England (48:10).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics' loss to Denver on Thursday night, a shaky performance from Jayson Tatum, a typical stellar game from Nikola Jokic, and why Denver has to be the favorite to win it all (0:30). He also recaps the Bruins' feisty win over Toronto, which could be a playoff series preview (22:50). Then, he chats with Zack Cox about the Pats’ offseason, Bill Belichick’s potential media gigs, who the Pats should target in free agency, and more (30:10). Finally, Brian answers some listener calls, before Brian and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the Celtics-Nuggets game (1:18:15).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Zack CoxProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ collapse in Cleveland on Tuesday night and why the team has struggled to score in crunch time (0:40). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the Sox’s spring training so far, Lucas Giolito’s injury and how it affects the pitching staff, Brian Bello’s reported contract extension, Rafael Devers’s season outlook, and more (26:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email and talk about the Pats’ offseason (1:12:50).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Julian McWilliamsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian speaks with filmmaker Matt Hamachek about the latest episodes of his docuseries ‘The Dynasty’ which cover Tom Brady’s ACL injury, Matt Cassel and the 2008 Pats’ surprisingly strong season, and the Aaron Hernandez saga. They then preview the next couple episodes, which cover the Deflategate controversy (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener emails on the series, and discuss how it portrays different members of the dynasty (42:30).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Matt HamachekProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a dominant Celtics win over the Warriors at the Garden, which featured the largest halftime lead in franchise history, and argues that this team could be an all-time great in Boston sports history (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the NFL scouting combine and which QB he thinks will be available with the third pick: Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels (25:00). Finally, Brian and Jamie discuss the Celtics’ incredible win streak (45:50).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with WRKO’s Adam Kaufman about the NFLPA survey that had the Patriots ranked near the bottom across most categories, whether or not this has affected the on-field product, and how the Pats can bounce back this offseason through free agency and the draft (0:00). Then, they discuss Joe Mazzulla as head coach, and whether he deserves more credit for the Celtics’ impressive season (40:35). Later, they look at some Red Sox futures bets, as well as which have the best value (1:01:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email, and look ahead to the Celtics-Mavericks game on Friday night (1:14:35).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Adam KaufmanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ ninth straight win, how the C's won this game over the 76ers in a different way than they usually do, and why this way bodes well for the team heading into the postseason (0:30). Then, Brian discusses Patriots' de facto GM Eliot Wolf’s press conference, which included insight into how Wolf evaluates talent, the draft, QBs, and also shows just how much power he now wields in Foxborough (27:30). Finally, Brian and Jamie chat about the Celtics and their tough upcoming schedule (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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks with filmmaker Matt Hamachek about Episodes 3 and 4 of his docuseries 'The Dynasty.' They touch on Bill Parcells's relationship with Robert Kraft, the birth of the "Patriot Way" as the team beat the Rams to win its first Super Bowl, Spygate, the ’07 undefeated season, and more (0:15). Then Brian gives out a few leftover thoughts on the show before hitting on some Patriots offseason news, including Eliot Wolf’s drafting process (30:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and some more Pats talk (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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Matt HamachekProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics' and Bruins’ recent play and what about their performances indicates that they are trending in opposite directions; the Celtics are playing their best basketball of the season and some of the best basketball in franchise history (0:30), while the Bruins are fading (34:35). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call and touch on the Sox and spring training (49:10).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian is joined by WEEI’s Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to talk about the Patriots, 'The Dynasty' docuseries, and what the team should do with the no. 3 pick in the NFL draft (0:55). Then, they go back and forth drafting the best 21st-century Boston athletes, before producer Jamie joins to note a few omissions from their squads, and declare a winner (30:10). Brian and Jamie then end with a few leftover thoughts about the draft, and reflect on what an incredible run Boston sports have had since 2000 (1:21:40).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Nick “Fitzy” StevensProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices