Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian starts with his burning questions surrounding the Patriots and their AFC East rivals as the season approaches (0:00). Then, Brian chats with masslive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the mercurial Red Sox, their series split in Houston, Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this weekend, and more (44:00).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

Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Pats; they go through each positional group and project the roster coming out of training camp. Then, Brian recaps a rough couple of losses for the Red Sox in Houston and discusses the reasons for their woes.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 chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Patriots-Packers preseason game, and the joint practices leading up to it.GoFundMe Link for Doug Kyed’s daughter, HallieThe 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 McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian shares three breakout candidates for the Patriots. He then chats with Ian Cundall about a frustrating Sox series, Chris Sale's return, and top prospects. Brian also reviews the Celtics' schedule and biggest games.

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Danny Kelly about the young core of the Patriots, what Ezekiel Elliott will bring to the team, Pats fantasy sleepers, and more (0:45). Then, Brian briefly touches on the burgeoning Mahomes-Brady debate, before presenting his top five favorite Boston sports teams since 2000 (34:30). Brian and Jamie review the list, before getting to a couple listener emails (1:17:30).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: Danny KellyProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Patriots training camp, Malik Cunningham’s eye-catching preseason debut, problems along the offensive line, adding a running back, and more (0:30). Then Brian breaks down a successful homestead for the Red Sox, including impressive returns for Chris Sale and Trevor Story (50:30). Brian ends with a couple listener calls and an email (1:20:00).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 recaps the Patriots’ first preseason game against the Texans, and notes which players stood out (0:30). Afterward, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ roster, and together they decide which players they think will be better and which players they think will be worse next season (29:30).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: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses reasons the Patriots can be successful this year, including their stout defense and an improved rushing attack (0:40). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the top AFC East storylines entering the season, like which team has the most drama surrounding it, the division’s best defense, and more (15:00). Then, Brian touches upon Orioles announcer Kevin Brown's suspension controversy in Baltimore, before presenting his top five Celtics wings in recent years (40:00).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: John JastremskiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the optimism at Patriots camp, Mac Jones’s rapport with his new receivers, potential trouble along the offensive line, and more (0:30). Brian then recaps a dreadful weekend for the Red Sox, who were swept by the Blue Jays, and discusses more Alex Verdugo drama (28:30). Finally, Brian presents his top five Celtics big men in recent years and takes a listener call (51:00).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: Nora PrinciottiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks about Pats training camp, where reports say the offense had its best practice of the year, and news that Tom Brady has bought a stake in an English soccer team (0:30). Then, Brian chats with SoxProspect’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox at the deadline, how this team will fare down the stretch, and a look at the team’s farm system (18:00). Brian ends with his list of the top five Celtics guards in recent years (1:01:15).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 BarrettGuests: Ian CundallProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices