Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with former Patriots running back James White about the team's ugly loss to the Giants on Sunday, including another Mac Jones benching, a potential game-tying missed field goal by Chad Ryland in the closing seconds, Bill Belichick’s mindset at 2-9, and more (0:30). Then, Brian reaps the Celtics' win over the Hawks, a great team defensive performance, and another sneaky good Derrick White game (44:20). Finally, Brian and producer Jamie get to a listener call, and discuss their bets from Week 12 in the NFL (1:09:15).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: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with the Celtics' statement win over the Bucks, breaking down why Boston is better built to win a championship compared to Milwaukee. He discusses a solid bench game from the C's, and why the Bucks can’t guard them (0:30). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Globe’s Andrew Callahan about the QB situation in New England, Bill O’Brien’s disappointing tenure as offensive coordinator, the Giants-Pats game, and more (41:00). Then, Brian takes some calls, and he and Jamie make their picks for Week 12 of the NFL (1:19:20).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: Andrew CallahanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about recent QB prospects around the NFL and how their situations compare to Mac Jones's in New England. Does the locker room still believe in Mac? Then, they take a trip down memory lane as James recalls the toughest opponents he played against, the biggest trash talkers, most underrated teammates, and more (0:15). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics' win in Memphis and does a metric man breakdown of Kristaps Porzingis’s play this year (45:00). Brian and producer Jamie then chat about the Pats’ draft positioning after the Giants’ surprise win today, take an email about the C’s, discuss their bets from Week 11, and get ready for the Celtics-Bucks showdown on Wednesday and Thanksgiving football (1:16:50).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

Brian opens with a recap of the Celtics' win over the 76ers, including a vintage Al Horford game, impressive backcourt play by Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, and a great defensive game plan against Joel Embiid (0:30). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Andrew Raycroft about the Bruins’ hot start to the season, Jeremy Swayman’s lights-out play in goal, David Pastrnak’s scoring, Brad Marchand’s tenure as captain, and more (27:35). Then, Brian discusses a report that the Pats locker room has turned on Mac Jones, before he and Jamie talk NBA, and give out their picks for Week 11 of the NFL (1:05:10).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: Andrew RaycroftProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with a quick note on the Pats' waiving of cornerback Jack Jones after numerous off-field issues before he recaps the Celtics’ win over the Knicks Monday night, including a sensational game from Jayson Tatum and a great team effort against one of the best defenses in the NBA (0:50). Then, Brian chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the train wreck Patriots, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, the 2024 NFL draft, the Bruins’ great start to the season, Craig Breslow’s to-do list for the Sox, and more (37:00). Brian then takes a listener call before he and Jamie talk about the C’s and Brian’s best bet for Wednesday night against the Sixers (1:21:50).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: Joe MurrayProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and James White recap the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Germany and discuss Mac Jones’s benching, Bill O’Brien’s questionable offensive game plan, who the quarterback will be moving forward, the top quarterback prospects, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the game and revisit their bets for Week 10 (35:00). Brian ends by recapping the Celtics’ past two wins, including a blowout win over the Raptors on Saturday night (45:50).Host: Brian BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Bruins’ win over the Islanders on Thursday, and the reasons behind their incredible start to the season (0:35). Then, he talks with NBC Sports’ Tom Giles about Sunday’s Patriots-Colts game, Bill Belichick and Mac Jones’s futures with the team, the Celtics’ season so far, the NBA in-season tournament, and more (19:20). Then, Brian shares a thought on who might be the new Patriots QB next season (58:45), before Brian and Jamie give out their best bets for Week 10 of the NFL season (1:16:30).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 recaps the Celtics' 106-103 loss to the 76ers, including a tough night all around for Jaylen Brown, a relatively quiet performance from Jayson Tatum, how the C’s guarded Joel Embiid, worrying signs from the Celtics bench, and more.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 The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ 5-1 start to the season, including Monday night’s overtime loss to Minnesota. They also talk about the Celts’ formidable backcourt tandem of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, how Kristaps Porzingis has given the offense a new dimension, a preview of the Celtics-Sixers game on Wednesday night, and more (0:30). Then, Brian notes some similarities in the coaching careers of Gregg Popovich and Bill Belichick, and how Bill could learn from Pop’s final act (1:05:10).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 chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the Patriots' disappointing loss to the lowly Commanders, the team’s subpar receiver corps, the dumb mistakes that cost the Pats, whether Mac Jones could be on a different team next season, and more (0:30). Then, Brian talks about Jayson Tatum’s great start to the season, and makes the case for why he may be the most complete player in the NBA (42:00). Finally, Brian takes a call before Brian and producer Jamie revisit their best bets for Week 9 in the NFL (1:14:35).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