

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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Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
Celtics Trade Deadline Intel with Keith Smith
Brian starts with Tom Brady’s interview with Bill Belichick and looks back at their relationship in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with Spotrac’s Keith Smith about the upcoming NBA trade deadline, the Kevin Durant trade rumors, and other moves the Celtics may make (19:00). Finally, Brian takes a listener call, and gives out his top-five best trade deadline moves from the Boston teams (48:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Keith SmithProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2023 • 1h 11min
Ted Johnson on Playing With Tom Brady
Brian starts with some thoughts on the Celtics’ loss to the Suns on Friday night, what kind of player they might target at the trade deadline, and the Kyrie Irving trade (0:15). Later, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about Tom Brady’s retirement, special moments from their time together in New England, and the current team’s makeup (23:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls and discusses the latest Alex Cora news (59:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Ted JohnsonProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 7min
Alex Cora on the MLB Offseason and the 2023 Red Sox
Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the team's offseason moves, including Rafael Devers’s big contract extension, Xander Bogaerts’s departure, the revamped bullpen, and more. (0:30). Brian ends with some analysis of the Celtics and Bruins’ wins on Wednesday night (44:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 49min
Instant Reaction Pod: Tom Brady Retires
Brian reacts to the news that Tom Brady is calling it a career, and discusses his final years in Tampa Bay compared to the end of his time in New England. Then, he goes through his favorite Brady moments from his time with the Patriots before ranking his top five Boston athletes of the 21st century.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 8min
Jaylen Brown Bounces Back, and Andrew Callahan on Patriots Dysfunction.
Brian breaks down the thrilling Celtics overtime win over the Lakers, Jaylen Brown’s impressive performance down the stretch, and how the Celtics-Lakers rivalry compares to other notable Boston ones in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about his revealing article about the Patriots’ offensive dysfunction this past season and how the team fixes its issues going forward (27:20). Finally, Brian takes a call and offers up a few optimistic notes on the Red Sox (56:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Andrew CallahanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
C’s and B’s Both Lose, and Eric Edholm on Pats' Needs in the Draft
Brian breaks down the Celtics’ overtime loss to the Knicks, Jaylen Brown’s subpar game, and another lackluster third quarter from the Celtics (0:30). Then, he chats with NFL.com’s Eric Edholm about the recent ‘Boston Herald’ article detailing the Patriots' dysfunction this past season, Mac Jones’s potential going into year three of his career, areas of need for the Pats in the draft, and more (23:00). Finally, Brian takes a call about the Sox and recaps the Bruins’ loss in Tampa (50:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Eric EdholmProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 9min
Instant Reaction Bill O’Brien Podcast With Doug Kyed
Brian chats with Pats Chat’s Doug Kyed about the news that Bill O’Brien is returning to New England as the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator, how the hiring process played out, and how O’Brien’s presence will affect Mac Jones and the rest of the offense (0:30). Brian ends with some thoughts on Tom Brady’s future, and the news that the Red Sox traded P Josh Taylor to the Royals for IF Adalberto Mondesi (47:30).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Doug KyedProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 15min
Should the C’s Stand Pat at the Trade Deadline? Plus, Chad Finn on the New Red Sox NESN Booth.
Brian recaps the Celtics’ gritty win in Toronto on Saturday night and discusses any moves the team might make before the trade deadline (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the new additions to the NESN Red Sox broadcast for the upcoming season, NBC Sports Boston and the Celtics, and the Red Sox’s Winter Weekend (18:50). Finally, Brian takes some calls and talks about Mac Jones and the Pats’ offensive coordinator search (55:40).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Chad FinnProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 29min
A Wild Celtics-Warriors Finals Rematch. Plus, Julian McWilliams With a Great Chaim Bloom Story and Other Sox News
Brian recaps an electric Celtics overtime win against the Warriors, and also covers the Bruins’ win over the Rangers on Thursday night (0:30). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about Chaim Bloom’s immediate reaction to the news that Xander Bogaerts signed with the Padres, and which Sox players might step up to help fill the void left by Bogaerts (23:00). Brian ends with some listener calls and advocates for some moves he’d like to see the Pats make this offseason (1:02:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Julian McWilliamsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
Tatum Taking Over as the Face of Boston. Plus, Zack Cox on the Patriots' Offseason.
Brian breaks down Jayson Tatum’s 51-point game in the Celtics’ win over the Hornets on MLK Day and makes the case for Tatum as the most important athlete in Boston (0:15). Then, he chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Patriots' offseason needs, Mac Jones’s future with the team, how the Pats might use their cap space in free agency, and more (19:30). Finally, Brian offers up a few more Celtics nuggets, recaps the B’s rout of the Flyers Monday, and discusses the news that Sox pitcher Connor Seabold was traded to the Rockies (49:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Zack CoxProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


