Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

0:30 - PATRIOTS - Brian discusses Mac Jones’s tight-lipped press conference and how his ankle injury will impact the Patriots’ season as well as Mac’s development as a franchise QB.20:00 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe about Celtics Media Day, the Ime Udoka ordeal, why the Celtics tabbed Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach, what it will take to resign Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and more.39:00 - CELTICS/PATRIOTS - Brian shares his thoughts on Robert Williams’s outlook this season and his long-term durability, and also talks about Kendrick Bourne's continued absence from the Patriots’ offense.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

0:30 - PATRIOTS: Brian recaps the Patriots’ loss to the Ravens, Mac Jones’s injury and how it affects the Patriots moving forward, the performances of the Pats’ WRs, and more.18:20 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to three-time Super Bowl Champion James White about the game, positive signs from the Patriots’ offense, the mistakes that may have cost the Patriots the win, Josh McDaniels poor start in Las Vegas, and more.35:15 - PATRIOTS/CELTICS: Brian answers listener voicemails on the Patriots game, as well as the Ime Udoka scandal.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

0:30 - Brian reacts to the Celtics’ press conference addressing the Ime Udoka suspension.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

0:30 - CELTICS - Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com to discuss Ime Udoka’s season-long suspension, Joe Mazzulla’s prospects as the interim head coach, how the Celtics will fare this season, and more.15:20 - CELTICS - Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the Celtics, and how their bumpy offseason affects the overall Boston sports landscape.22:20 - PATRIOTS - Brian talks to The Ringer's Steven Ruiz about Mac Jones’s worrisome sophomore season and who's to blame, the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Ravens, Tom Brady’s season in Tampa Bay, and whether anyone can stop the Bills.43:40 - PATRIOTS - Brian shares his Greatest Boston Bet of the Week and looks ahead to Sunday’s Patriots recap episode with former running back James White.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Brian Robb & Steven RuizProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:30 - Brian discusses the news that Ime Udoka will likely be suspended for the season due to his reported consensual relationship with a female staff member and what it means for the 2022-23 Celtics season.Host: Brian BarrettAssociate Producer: Jamie McClellenAdditional Production Support: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:25 - Brian talks to Red Sox manager Alex Cora about their season to date and why things didn’t go as planned. They also touch on Brayan Bello, Triston Casas, and other promising Red Sox prospects, as well as veterans like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers.32:20 - Brian previews tomorrow’s episode on the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Ravens.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Alex CoraProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:33 - PATRIOTS: Brian puts Mac’s performance on Sunday into perspective, and talks about how the Patriots offense isn’t doing enough to highlight its quarterback’s strengths.15:00 - PATRIOTS: Brian talks to former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson about the Patriots’ season thus far, Mac Jones's and Matt Patricia’s effects on the offense, Bill Belichick’s strengths and weaknesses as a coach, the 2001-02 Patriots Super Bowl run, and more.41:30 - BRUINS: After it was announced today that Zdeno Chara is signing a one-day contract to retire as a Bruin, Brian reflects back on the defensemen’s career as well as where the 2010s Bruins rank in NHL and Boston history.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

0:36 - Brian recaps the Patriots’ win in Pittsburgh and talks about Nelson Agholor’s big day, the defense’s solid work, Mac Jones's shaky performance, and more.17:00 - Brian breaks down the Pats’ win with Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, as they take a deeper look at the numbers from the game.38:00 - Brian discusses the Red Sox’s decision to designate catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment, and signs that the players aren’t happy with Chaim Bloom.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

(2:00) – PATRIOTS: The Patriots’ tough upcoming schedule and the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Patriots offense in Week 2.(14:50) – PATRIOTS: Host of the radio program ‘Drive Time’ on The Fan’ in Pittsburgh, Andrew Fillipponi joins Brian to discuss the Patriots-Steelers game, the impact of TJ Watt’s injury, Mitch Trubisky’s role on the Steelers offense, the Pats-Steelers rivalry over the years, and more.(43:20) – PATRIOTS: Brian shares his bet of the week, and takes a listener call about Mac Jones’s arm strength.(46:20) – RED SOX: Brian discusses Brian Bello’s start last night against the Yankees, and how he stacks up against other former Red Sox pitching prospects.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Andrew FillipponiAssociate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and James McClellanProducer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:35)-PATRIOTS: Former Patriots running back and 3-time Super Bowl champion James White joins the show to talk about the transition from Josh McDaniels calling plays to Matt Patricia, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, and more.(24:58)-PATRIOTS: Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time Week 1 and other thoughts on the Pats offense. (44:12)-RED SOX: Sox lose to the Yankees in extras, and Xander Bogaerts's uncertain future with the team.(51:34)-CALLERS: Callers talk about the Pats.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: James WhiteAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyProducer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices