Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian tries to make sense of yet another heartbreaking Patriots loss, but also tries to find the positives after the Pats almost came back after trailing 22-0 (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the game, better play and body language from Mac Jones, who might be calling the offensive plays next year, and more (18:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls about the game, and previews the Celtics-Bucks showdown on Christmas Day (38:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Nora PrinciottiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian dissects the reasons for the Celtics’ recent skid after another loss to the Pacers on Wednesday night (0:30). Then, he chats with the Bengals’ play-by-play announcer, Dan Hoard, about the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, the Bengals’ Super Bowl chances, Joe Burrow’s impact on the franchise, and more (21:45). Brian wraps up with his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week before assessing Mac Jones’s standing and value around the NFL as his disappointing second year comes to a close (39:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Dan HoardProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ disastrous last-second loss to the Raiders, whether Belichick set Mac up to fail this year, who might start at QB for the Pats next season, and more (0:15). Then, Brian reacts to the recent ESPN article detailing the Red Sox front office’s moves in the Chaim Bloom era (34:20), before discussing the B’s continued success and the Celtics’ recent struggles (45:40).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

Brian recaps a wild Patriots-Raiders game and discusses the final play that doomed the Pats, as well as Mac’s performance and demeanor and Rhamondre’s big game (0:30). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champion James White about the stunning loss, how the Patriots gave up a late fourth-quarter lead, Chandler Jones’s winning TD, and more (17:20). Finally, Brian takes a listener call and talks about another C’s loss to the Magic, plus the Sox signing Justin Turner (35:20).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian is joined by the voice of the Celtics, Sean Grande, and they discuss the team's historic start, Robert Williams’s imminent return, Jaylen Brown’s outstanding month, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a listener call and discusses the impact that the loss of Josh McDaniels has had on the Pats offense this season, before touching on some recent MLB signings (1:03:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Sean GrandeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ wild win over the Lakers on Tuesday night, Jayson Tatum’s clutch performance, and overall thoughts on the Celtics’ road trip before he gives his current rankings of the Boston GMs (0:15). Then, he chats with Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe about the Red Sox’s offseason, why they let Xander Bogaerts walk, the front office’s reputation around the league, and more (26:45). Finally, Brian takes a call and breaks down the Bruins’ shootout win over the Islanders (57:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Pete AbrahamProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Patriots’ win over the Cardinals on 'Monday Night Football,' the mistakes that almost cost them the game, and their upcoming schedule as they fight for a playoff spot (0:30). Then, he sits down with three-time Super Bowl champion James White to talk about the game, the Pats' young RBs that stepped up, the Judon-Uche combo, and the Patriots' upcoming week out West (17:00). Then, Brian takes a couple calls and breaks down the Celtics’ West Coast woes (41:30).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: James WhiteProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian marvels at the current success of the Celtics and Bruins, and sees where they fit amongst the best Boston teams of this century across the four major sports (0:30). Then, he sits down with Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com to discuss the upcoming Patriots-Cardinals Monday night game, friction between Kyler Murray and the team, Kliff Kingsbury’s job security, the Pats' offensive struggles vs. the Cards' defensive struggles, and more (18:30). Finally, Brian gives his final thoughts on the Xander Bogaerts disaster, but also looks at some of the other Red Sox free agent signings (37:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Tyler DrakeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the news that Xander Bogaerts is leaving the Red Sox and signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres (0:30). Then, he chats with Bill Simmons about the Bogaerts news, how it affects the Red Sox’s standing in Boston, and where the team goes from here. Then, they talk about the soaring Celtics and Bruins before commiserating about the lackluster Patriots (21:45).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Bill SimmonsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with former Patriots offensive coordinator and three-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Weis about the Patriots’ offensive struggles, how they can fix them, and stories about Tom Brady and the 2000s Patriots dynasty (0:30). Then Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Raptors on Monday night, Blake Griffin’s strong performance, and whether or not Jaylen Brown can make an All-NBA team (28:00). Finally, he takes a listener call and discusses the Red Sox and the MLB Winter Meetings (44:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Charlie WeisProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices