Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens by discussing the Boston Herald’s recent article surrounding the Patriots' dysfunctional and disappointing season (0:30). Then, he chats with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about the upcoming Pats-Jets game, coaching decisions facing the Krafts regarding Bills Belichick and O’Brien, and the Celtics’ impressive start to the season (23:45). Finally, Brian and Jamie give out their NFL bets for Week 18 (1:10:20).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Tom GilesProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox’s offseason, the Chris Sale–for–Vaughn Grissom trade with the Braves, John Henry and Fenway Sports Group’s plan for the ball club, whether this could be Alex Cora’s last season as manager, and more (0:15). Brian and producer Jamie then end with some thoughts on the FSG’s stewardship of the Sox (46:45).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: Chris CotilloProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons joins the show so he and Brian can discuss a highly entertaining basketball game as the Celtics fall to the Thunder in OKC. They discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s big night, where the Thunder rank among the NBA’s best teams, Kristaps Porzingis’s incredible shooting prowess, Jayson Tatum’s ceiling as a player, and more (0:30).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: Bill SimmonsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Bills and discusses Bailey Zappe’s up-and-down game, how this loss affects the Pats' draft positioning, and whether Bill Belichick has done enough recently to hold on to his job (0:50). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s busy weekend, Chris Sale's trade to the Braves, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito's signing, and the news that Sox ownership is interested in cutting payroll further (24:50). Finally, Brian and producer Jamie answer an email and discuss Belichick’s future (47:20).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 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

The Celtics extended the Pistons' losing streak to 28 games in a 128-122 OT victory at the Garden. Brian explains why the Celtics offense is different compared to years past (00:50). Brian is then joined by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald to discuss what the future holds for Bill Belichick and the Patriots, how they match up against the Bills, and some reminiscing about DeflateGate.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: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellan, Olivia Crerie, Clifford AugustinAdditional 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' successful West Coast road trip, including a win over the Lakers on Christmas, Derrick White’s All-Star case, Jrue Holiday’s recent hot steak, how Kristaps Porzingis has changed the team’s offense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the Patriots’ win over the Broncos on Christmas Eve, Bailey Zappe’s strong game, how this changes their draft strategy, and whether they will still look to add a QB (54:30). Finally, Brian and Jamie talk a bit more about the game and say goodbye to Caleb Williams and Drake Maye as the Pats drop to no. 4 in the NFL draft (1:23:50).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: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with the news of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's deal with the Dodgers, before he speaks with Mile High Sports’ Cody Roark about the upcoming Pats-Broncos game on Christmas Eve, Sean Payton’s first season as Denver’s head coach, where Russell Wilson ranks in the top NFL QBs these days, and a look back at Brady vs. Manning and the Pats-Broncos rivalry from years past (0:50). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of a few recent Celtics developments, like Derrick White’s emergence as a top player, Jaylen Brown's smarter game, and how the Cs have fared when Jayson Tatum is off the court (30:35). Then, Brian gives out his Christmas wish list for Boston sports, before he and Jamie discuss the list and give out some NFL bets for Week 15 (43:45).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: Cody RoarkProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Celtics’ impressive win over the Kings, which featured Kristaps Porzingis’ best game as a Celtic, more Derrick White magic, and some ferocious dunks from Jaylen Brown (0:30). Then, Brian reviews what went wrong from the Celtics’ crushing overtime loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night, when some of the team’s bad habits from recent years reemerged (31:15). Brian and producer Jamie end with some Celtics mailbag questions (46:40).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 BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to NBC Sports’ Ted Johnson to discuss the state of the Pats, whether or not Bill Belichick will be let go at the end of the season, whether he will stay on as head coach but relinquish his front office duties, and a look ahead to the draft. They finish up by discussing the most important players of the Pats dynasty in the early 2000s (0:15). Then, Brian and producer Jamie chat about the ’01 Patriots and some of the other most surprising championship runs in recent Boston sports history (54:20).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Ted JohnsonProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats’ loss to the Chiefs, more backbreaking mistakes by the offense, what the future holds for the coaching staff and the franchise overall, memories from the 2018 and 2019 Patriots teams, and more (0:30). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics’ impressive win over the Magic, Jaylen Brown’s fantastic game, a perfect 5-0 home stand, and takes stock of some of the other top contenders in the NBA (35:00). Finally, Brian and producer Jamie commiserate about some bad bets, and look ahead to the Celtics' West Coast road trip (56:45).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: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices