Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the NBA trade deadline, whether or not the Celtics will make a move, what other Eastern Conference rivals may do at the deadline, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the news that Stephen Belichick is leaving the Pats, and gives his thoughts on the renewed Patrick Mahomes versus Tom Brady debate (38:00).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Justin VerrierProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Grizzlies, which featured Marcus Smart’s return to Boston (0:30). Then, Brian speaks with NESN’s Lou Merloni about the news that Theo Epstein is joining Fenway Sports Group, how it affects the Red Sox, other moves the Sox may make, playing with Pedro Martinez, and more (11:50). Brian ends with some Pats tidbits, including director of scouting Elliot Wolf’s ascent within the organization (50:30).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: Lou MerloniProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a lackluster Celtics loss to the Lakers, and then gives his initial impression of the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator, Alex Van Pelt (0:30). Then, he shares his Friday Thoughts, including the new NFL head coach hirings, the Pats’ coaching staff, and the Sox’s ugly offseason (28:00). Finally, Brian and Jamie discuss their thoughts in greater detail (53:30).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ high-scoring win over the Pacers Tuesday night, which included Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the starting lineup (0:50). He then discusses the latest details surrounding Fenway Sports Group’s purported acquisition of a large stake in the PGA Tour and how that may be influencing its stewardship of the Red Sox (23:00). Then, he speaks with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about his latest story outlining the fractured relationship between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick and where it all went wrong (35:40). Brian and Jamie offer up their final thoughts, including some job ideas for Belichick next year (1:18:00).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Mark DanielsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics' comeback win against the Pelicans on Monday night, including an impressive second-half shooting performance and the end of Derrick White's slump (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter about another surprisingly strong Bruins team, which sits atop the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and the reasons for its success (21:50). Finally, Brian and Jamie go over the NFL conference championship games and look ahead to the Super Bowl (1:01:50).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: Matt PorterProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Evan Valenti of CLNS  about the Celtics, their disappointing home loss to the Clippers, Jaylen Brown’s struggles against elite defenses, the top threats in the East, and more (0:30). Then, Brian gives his thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s recent coaching staff, whom the Pats should take with their top draft pick, and the Boston athletes facing the most pressure (58:55). Brian and Jamie wrap up the show with some final thoughts on the Celtics (1:10:50).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: Evan ValentiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the news that the Falcons will not be hiring Bill Belichick as their next head coach, before recapping the Celtics' blowout win over the Heat, which included another Kristaps Porzingis injury scare (0:30). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about top basketball prospect and Mainer Cooper Flagg and his basketball journey (36:20). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for the NFL conference championships (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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Chad FinnProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with WSB Atlanta’s Zach Klein about the latest news surrounding Bill Belichick and the Atlanta Falcons, the pros and cons of hiring Belichick, and the other leading candidates for the job (0:50). Then, Brian talks about Jayson Tatum and the Celtics’ championship window, and whether the Buffalo Bills’ recent failures offer any lessons for this C's team (22:00). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer some calls and emails about the Sox and C's (45:45).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Zach KleinProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian kicks off the pod with a recap of the Celtics’ win in Dallas, which included huge games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a reunion with ex-Celtic Kyrie Irving (1:30). Then, Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox’s terrible offseason, FSG’s eyebrow-raising comments at Winter Weekend, Triston Casas’s development, and more (22:30). Brian and Jamie end the show by discussing the Celtics and the offensive fireworks across the NBA on Monday night (1:13:00).GoFundMe Link for Doug Kyed’s daughter, Hallie - //gofund.me/3c30b847We 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: Tyler MillikenProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with an update on Bill Belichick’s job search, as he and other prominent coaches are interviewing with the Falcons (0:30). Then, he hits on a couple more Patriots notes about Mac Jones and the coaching staff before discussing another impressive Bruins season. He then recaps the Celtics’ win over the Rockets Sunday night (38:00)  before Brian and Jamie close out the show by talking about the NFL playoffs (52:30).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices