

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Ringer
Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 32min
The Celtics’ Season Is on the Brink. Plus, John Jastremski on the Top AFC East Offseason Moves.
Brian recaps the Celtics' brutal blowout loss to the 76ers, another slow start for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla vs. Doc Rivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the NBA playoffs, the top five AFC East offseason moves, and a highly competitive AL East (36:00). Brian ends with some listener calls and emails, before a quick recap of the Red Sox’s loss in Atlanta (1:01:30).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: John JastremskiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 1h 20min
Celtics Lose Another During Crunch Time. Plus, Steven Ruiz on Mac Jones Entering Year 3.
Brian breaks down yet another close Celtics loss, why this team can’t seem to win these tight games, and Tatum and Brown’s inconsistent play (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the Patriots’ offense, their offseason additions, Bill O’Brien as the new offensive coordinator, and Mac Jones as he enters his third season (23:00). Brian ends with a mailbag question, and then recaps the Red Sox’s series against the Phillies (58:15).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Steven RuizProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2023 • 55min
The Celtics Take Back Home Court Advantage, and the Sox Make It Seven Straight.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ game three win against the 76ers, a great overall defensive performance, Jaylen Brown’s physicality, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s seven game win streak, Chris Sale’s impressive velocity, the team’s red hot offense, and he also reevaluates Chaim Bloom’s offseason moves (31:40). 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.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1h 23min
The Celts Clobber the Sixers, Plus Julian McWilliams on the Red Hot Sox
Brian recaps a dominating Celtics win over the 76ers, Joel Embiid’s effectiveness, and Jaylen Brown’s bounce-back game, before a quick recap of the Sox’s win over the Blue Jays (0:15). Then, he chats with Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the streaking Red Sox, the MVP of the team thus far, how the rotation and bullpen shake out, and more (34:00). Finally, Brian ends with a listener call (1:15:40).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Julian McWilliamsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
Another Frustrating Celtics Loss. Plus, Bruins Post Mortem with Scott McLaughlin
Brian breaks down yet another frustrating Celtics loss, this time to an Embiid-less Sixers (0:30). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin about the Bruins’ epic collapse and how the franchise handles the offseason, including the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci (23:00). Brian ends with a couple mailbag questions about Bruins heartbreak and a surging Alex Vergudo, before ranking some of the worst Boston sports losses in recent history (1:07:30).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Scott McLaughlinProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 1h 34min
The Bruins Choke. Plus Andrew Callahan on the Pats Draft, and a Preview of Celtics-Sixers With Raheem Palmer.
The Bruins’ season ends with a stunning collapse as they fall to the Panthers in overtime—Brian goes over what went wrong (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots draft, and they each give out their grades for the draft class (12:00). After, Brian and The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer preview the Celtics-Sixers series, including whether or not Joel Embiid will play in the series (54:15). Brian ends with a listener call, and does a quick recap of the Red Sox’s win over the Guardians (1:18:15).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Andrew Callahan and Raheem PalmerProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 18min
Celtics Move On, and the Pats Get a Steal at 17 With Nora Princiotti. Plus, Matt Porter on Bruins-Panthers.
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ Game 6 win in Atlanta, which sends them through to the next round of the playoffs (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ first-round draft pick, cornerback Christian Gonzalez (35:30). Finally, The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter joins the podcast to talk about the Bruins-Panthers series with Game 6 coming up on Friday (45:30).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Nora Princiotti and Matt PorterProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 34min
An Epic Celtics Collapse With Michael Pina. Plus, Khari Thompson on What the Pats Should Do at 14.
Brian and The Ringer’s Michael Pina react to a stunning Celtics loss to the Hawks and discuss what exactly went wrong (0:30). Then, Radio Boston’s Khari Thompson joins Brian to preview Round 1 of the NFL draft and discuss what the Patriots might do with the 14th pick (28:30). Brian ends with a preview of Game 5 of the Bruins-Panthers series and does a Metric Man breakdown of Chris Sale's and Garrett Whitlock’s recent starts (1:05:00).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Michael Pina and Khari ThompsonProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 25min
Drew Bledsoe on His Pats Career and the Kraft-Belichick Relationship. Plus, a Boston Trifecta as the C's, B’s, and Sox All Win!
Brian talks about the Celtics’ solid win in Atlanta, the team’s increased physicality, and Jaylen Brown ditching the mask and having a big game (0:30). Then, Brian chats with Patriots Hall of Famer Drew Bledsoe on life after football, his Patriots career, Mac Jones’s potential, Kraft and Belichick’s relationship, and more (24:30). Brian ends by recapping the Bruins' Game 4 win over the Panthers, as well as the Red Sox’s series win in Milwaukee (52:00).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Drew BledsoeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2023 • 58min
The Celtics Lay an Egg, and The B’s Bounce Back in Florida.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss in Atlanta, their poor team defense, Jaylen Brown’s disappointing performance, and more (0:30). Then, he reacts to the news that Ime Udoka is the front runner for the Toronto head coaching job, and how that might affect Jaylen’s future (24:40). Brian ends with some listener calls, before discussing the Bruins’ impressive game 3 win in Florida and Patrice Bergeron’s nagging injury (35:00). 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.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


