Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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

Brian talks to the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about a lackluster MLB trade deadline for the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom’s team-building strategy, and how the clubhouse will react to the lack of action (0:30). Then, they discuss some media news—the new NBA Finals announcers, Mike Gorman’s upcoming final season as Celtics announcer, and who might fill his shoes (41:10). Then, Brian chats with Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr about Patriots training camp, Mac Jones and the new Pats offense under Bill O’Brien, the other AFC East teams, and more (57:45).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 BarrettGuests: Chad Finn and Conor OrrProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps a disappointing Red Sox loss in San Francisco before discussing the trade deadline, players the Red Sox might target, and who might be on their way out of Boston (0:15). Then, Brian shares some thoughts on the Pats after the first few training camp practices (37:25). Brian ends with his top five most entertaining Boston athletes since 2000, and Brian and Jamie discuss the list and other noteworthy players who just missed the cut (57:40).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 discusses Jaylen Brown’s new contract, how to get the most out of him, and what it all means for the Celtics next season and beyond (0:30). After, he previews the Patriots receiver corps, and discusses why there is reason for optimism this coming season (20:30). Then, Brian talks to The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the surging Sox, reinforcements coming off the IL, trade deadline targets, and more (37:00). Then Brian ends with a couple listener calls (1:23:00).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: Tyler MillikenProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg about Jaylen Brown’s new supermax contract, how it will impact the team in the years to come, Malcolm Brogdon’s future, and more (0:15). Then, Brian examines some recent QB draft classes and how teams fared when deciding whether to extend or move on from their drafted QBs, and how that relates to the Patriots and Mac Jones (42:30). Finally, Brian goes over Patrice Bergeron’s sterling career, and why he decided to hang ’em up (1:14:20).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: Chris ForsbergProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian talks to NFL Media’s Eric Edholm about the upcoming 2023 Patriots season, Mac Jones’s ceiling as a quarterback, the Pats’ offensive weapons, the rest of the strong AFC East, and more (0:45). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Triston Casas’s recent offensive surge and the impressive play of other young Sox players (34:00). Finally, Brian discusses Paul Pierce’s recent comments about his career compared to Dwyane Wade and whether Pierce gets enough credit for his career (59:45).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: Eric EdholmProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses what the Patriots offense will look like in 2023, why Rhamondre Stevenson is the key to their success, and how his usage will benefit Mac Jones and the passing game (0:30). Then, he explores the Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft relationship and whether there is tension there (25:00). Then, he talks to Masslive.com’s Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox at the trade deadline, whether they will be buyers or sellers, whom the Sox might target, and who might be on their way out of Boston (38:45). Brian ends with a couple listener calls responding to his top 10 Boston athletes list (1:19:45).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

Brian chats with iHeart Radio Boston’s Adam Kaufman about the Celtics’ offseason and expectations for the next season (0:45). Then, they talk about the upcoming Patriots season, and go over a few Pats-related bets (41:00). Then, Brian shares his top 10 current Boston athletes before Jamie pops on and they evaluate the list (55:40).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: Adam KaufmanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices