
The Red-Hot Celts With Justin Verrier. Plus, Why the Patriots Should Win on Sunday.
1/06/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game, and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP case and what the Celtics should do with Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ terrific season, Brad Stevens’s amazing job as GM, where the Celtics rank among the NBA’s top contenders, and more (24:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before discussing the Red Sox’s offseason and Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford (58:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected]. 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: Justin Verrier Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats Blow Out the Dolphins; Chargers Are Next
1/05/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
Brian breaks down the Patriots’ blowout win over the Dolphins and why Drake Maye deserves to win the NFL's MVP, before marveling at Jaylen Brown’s 50-point game in the Celtics’ win over the Clippers on Saturday night (0:00). Then, Brian chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats win and Rhamondre Stevenson’s rejuvenated running (40:30). They break down Week 18 around the NFL, and the next week's Pats-Chargers playoff game. Brian and producer Jamie end with a listener call before offering up some final thoughts on the Pats as they head into the playoffs (1:05:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected]. 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: James White Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston Sports End-of-the-Year Awards With Joe Murray
1/01/2026 | 1h 40 mins.
Brian discusses the news that Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge, then touches how this might affect the team (0:00). Then, he is joined by The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray to give out some end-of-the-year awards in Boston sports, including Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Rookie of the Year (8:15). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season (1:13:10). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected]. 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: Joe Murray Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Is the MVP and the Latest on Stefon Diggs, With Doug Kyed
12/30/2025 | 1h 28 mins.
Brian discusses the news that Stefon Diggs is facing felony and misdemeanor charges and what that means for the Patriots, before diving into Drake Maye’s strong case for MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed about the Pats-Dolphins game on Sunday, injury updates on Will Campbell, Milton Williams, and Robert Spillane, and potential playoff opponents for the Pats (27:30). Then, Brian answers a listener call before he and Jamie talk about the Red Sox’s offseason (1:07:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected]. 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pats Blow Out the Jets and Win the Division
12/29/2025 | 1h 9 mins.
Brian discusses the Patriots winning the AFC East for the first time since 2019 after their blowout win over the Jets, including five Drake Maye touchdown passes (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Celtics’ loss in Portland on Sunday night, due in part to some cold shooting from some of their best players and some poor rebounding (28:00). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie look ahead to some potential playoff opponents for the Pats (50:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices



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