Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with CNN’s John Berman about the Red Sox’s first half of the season, and they give out their picks for the team’s MVP, their most fun player, and predict some second-half surprises (0:35). Then, they discuss whether the Sox will make a splash at the trade deadline and if the Sox can make a serious postseason run (37:20). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the MLB Home Run Derby and NBA Summer league (56:00). 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: John Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s 10-game win streak heading into the All-Star break, Brayan Bello’s recent great starts, Roman Anthony’s mature at-bats, and pitchers the Sox could target before the trade deadline (0:35). Then, Brian looks at the Red Sox’s first two draft picks, pitchers Kyson Witherspoon and Marcus Phillips (57:15). Brian ends with a few listener calls before he and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the Sox’s win streak (1:01:45). 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 unveils his top ten most intriguing figures in the Boston sports scene that includes players, coaches, and executives (0:45). Next, he and Jamie take a listener email and they discuss the list, including some honorable mentions (58:30).  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 Sox’s impressive play against the Rockies, including an explosive offense and a masterful pitching performance from Brayan Bello (0:35). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Adam Kaufman about the upcoming Patriots season, and they give out some bold predictions (27:30). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the Celtics’ offseason (1:24:20). 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: Adam Kaufman Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the possibility of Damian Lillard coming to Boston, and how that would impact the Celtics (0:35). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Nationals, Trevor Story’s hot bat, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some areas of need that could be addressed at the trade deadline, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Red Sox’s All-Star selections and the MLB All-Star Game (47:00). 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: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series against the Reds, which featured some promising developments in their two wins before a sloppy loss to wrap up the series on Wednesday (0:35). Then, Brian talks to the voice of the Celtics, Sean Grande, about the team’s big offseason, what additional moves the team could make, Al Horford’s decision and his place in Celtics history, as well as some thoughts on this year’s Red Sox team (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on LeBron James’s future, a potential Patriots trade target, some Sox thoughts, and more (1:14:20). 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: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the start of NBA free agency, Luke Kornet leaving Boston to sign with San Antonio, the Celtics’ recent draft picks, how competitive the C’s will be in the East next year, and more (0:35). Then, Brian discusses the Bruins’ free agent pickups so far this year, their draft picks, and a look back at the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (43:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Celtics (56:20). 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: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including the Celtics’ big trades thus far, whether Jaylen Brown could be next, and which Celtics free agents could be back with the team (0:35). He also touches on the Bruins’ draft and the reasons behind the Red Sox’s slump (21:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and hit on some Tom Brady news and some summer nuptials (39:40). 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 Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ recent trades and how it will affect their strategy going into next season, before highlighting the team's first-round draft pick, Hugo Gonzalez (0:35). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall from Sox Prospects about a woeful West Coast trip for the Sox, who have now lost five games in a row, and what that means with the trade deadline approaching (13:30). Brian and Jamie then answer a listener call before some final thoughts on the Sox (1:10:20). 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 reacts to the Kristaps Porzingis trade before chatting with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and some draft picks (0:35). Then, they discuss who else could be on the move on the Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s recovery, the intricacies of the NBA’s luxury tax penalties, and more. Then, Brian tries to understand the raft of injuries that have plagued the NBA playoffs in recent years and the downsides of the luxury tax penalties (47:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement (1:08:30). 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 Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti 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: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices