Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian starts by trying to make sense of the Red Sox’s disappointing season thus far, including subpar starting pitching and a black hole at shortstop (0:35). Then, he commiserates with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the state of the team, why things haven’t worked out as expected, and whether there are any potential fixes (16:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox (54:55). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by discussing the crazy Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers and Knicks, before getting into the latest drama surrounding the Red Sox’s pitching staff (0:35). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about some interesting questions surrounding the Patriots, including who their no. 2 wide receiver will be behind Stefon Diggs and how the carries will be broken up between Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson (26:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the Red Sox’s issues (1:01:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the latest Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson exposé that the New York Times published on Tuesday, including the news that the two may be engaged, before shifting to the Bruins, who extended GM Don Sweeney for two more seasons (0:35). Then, Brian speaks with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the end of the Celtics’ season, the financial crunch that the team faces this offseason, and the potential trades they could make to lighten their payroll (25:10). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Belichick drama (57:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with some leftover thoughts on the Celtics, including Jaylen Brown’s knee injury and whether this is the end of an era for this team (0:35). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s loss on Sunday, another bad start from Brayan Bello, Andrew Bailey’s tenure as the pitching coach, when we might see Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony in the majors, and more (11:40). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (50:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ blowout loss in MSG, ending their season (0:35). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the Celtics’ future, which players could be on the move, how they team will fare without Jayson Tatum, and more (25:10). Brian ends with some listener calls and a recap of the Red Sox’s loss to the Braves on Friday night (1:01:10).  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Keith Smith  Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Jayson Tatum–less Celtics' blowout win over the Knicks on Wednesday night, including big games from Luke Kornet, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown (0:35). He then touches on the Red Sox’s woes after getting swept by Detroit (20:30)Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the Celtics-Knicks series and whether the Celtics can pull off the upset on Friday night to force a Game 7 in Boston (39:05). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie break down the Patriots' 2025-26 schedule (54:05). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and CLNS Media’s Evan Valenti react to the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s serious-looking leg injury, and how the team moves forward if he misses a significant amount of time (0:35). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the Celtics, and their now regular Bill Belichick check-in (1:00:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Celtics’ dominant win over the Knicks on Saturday afternoon, including some much better shooting all around, Payton Pritchard’s infectious energy, a great Derrick White game, and some effective adjustments from Joe Mazzulla (0:35). Then, Brian discusses the latest drama with Rafael Devers, including a face to face meeting with Sox owner, John Henry (32:35). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the C’s and the Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson saga (40:30).  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Rafael Devers drama before getting to some leftover thoughts on the Celtics-Knicks series (0:35). Then, he chats with CNN’s John Berman about the Red Sox’s season, whether it's time for the Sox to bring up their top prospects, their favorite Sox players of all time, and more (27:10). Brian and Jamie end with some leftover Celtics thoughts and talk some TV (1:08:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Chad Finn about another Celtics collapse, Jayson Tatum’s terrible game, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching philosophies, potential remedies to their problems, whether or not this series is over, and more (0:35). Then, Brian takes some listener calls on the game (51:40). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices