Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens with a potential trade the Patriots could make for star receiver AJ Brown and why the Celtics duo of Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum need to win another championship to cement their legacy (0:00). Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Kaufman about the retooled Red Sox rotation, their new infield, and potential breakout candidates (18:00). Then, they try to predict when Tatum might return, his new docu-series with NBC, and assessing the Celtics’ top Eastern Conference rivals (44:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NFL offseason, and the looming MLB labor battle (1:14:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Kaufman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including another frustrating Red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Roman Anthony making Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Stefon Diggs’s contract situation with the Pats, tanking in the NBA, and more (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call on the Pats and Celtics, and end with some Sox talk (44:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing the history of "Super Bowl Hangovers" and if the Pats will buck the trend next year before looking at the Red Sox’s new emphasis on run prevention as the team’s recipe for success (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics at the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum’s potential return and how that affects the Celtics’ chemistry, the other top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Super Bowl and some new TV (1:17:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by trying to figure out if and when Jayson Tatum might play a game this season, and how he will fit into the Celtics’ rotation (0:00), before hitting on some leftover takeaways from the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss and the heavy load Drake Maye carried for the team all season (18:45). Then, Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s most recent trade that landed them 3B Caleb Durbin, Craig Breslow’s offseason, whether the Red Sox have enough power in their lineup, the beefed-up starting rotation, and more (35:55). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Super Bowl (1:33:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian reacts to the Patriots loss to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye’s bad game, a commendable defensive effort, and a questionable game plan from the coaching staff (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the game, questions about the offensive line, the Pats’ underwhelming offensive skill players in this game, what the Pats should do to improve in the offseason, and more (24:30). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics blowout loss to the Knicks on Sunday (48:30).  Brian and Jamie take a couple calls, offer up some final thoughts on the game, and reflect upon the Pats’ surprising run to the Super Bowl (1:00:50). 

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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